Ammos take BNL glory back to Queens Park

Geelong Amateur has rectified its shortcomings in 2019 to go all the way in 2022, defeating Ocean Grove in today’s (Saturday, but September 3) Bellarine Netball League Grand Final, 60-48.

With a margin of just four goals at half time, Ammos blew the game open in the third with a 18-9 quarter.

Geelong shooter Ruby Watson remained cool, calm, and collected at the offensive end, while the hard work at the defensive end from keeper Keisha Guilmartin kept the ball moving.

Leading by 13 at the final break, Riley Richardson’s side rode out the remaining 10 minutes to secure the season decider against the Grubbers by 12 goals.

Watson had a massive impact with 48 goals next to her name, backed up by Darcy McFarlane’s 12 goals.

Rebecca O’Neil managed well for Ocean Grove with 30 goals, but it wasn’t enough despite Ashton O’Brien’s 18 supplementary scores.

Watson, Guilmartin and McFarlane all received best-on-court honours for Geelong, whereas O’Neill, Anna Smith and Grubbers captain Kelsey Ollis received the same recognition for Ocean Grove.

Guilmartin was awarded Player of the Game as Ammos secured its first premiership in six years.