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Great Southern Griffins - Grand Finals Wrap-up

Congratulations to all the Griffins Sporting teams that participated in Grand Finals for 2023. 

Hockey

Ten, Eleven, Twelve Girls – Griffins Red vs Griffins Blue

The senior girl’s hockey final was a nail-biting all-Griffins affair, with Griffins Red winning with seconds to go in the second half of extra time.  Special congratulations to Pippa Wilson for winning her team’s Fairest and Best Award, Player of the Match for the Grand Final and Fairest and Best for the entire Ten, Eleven and Twelve Competition. Incredible effort Pippa.

 

Ten, Eleven, Twelve Boys – Griffins vs Mt Barker

In another gripping final, Griffins defeated Mt Barker 6-4. It was 2-2 at the end of full time and extra time with Griffins winning the penalty shootout 4-2.  Congratulations to Hamish Medway, who was awarded Player of the Match for the Grand Final, and to Kaden Patterson, who was Runner Up Fairest and Best for the Association.

Seven, Eight, Nine Girls - Griffins Blue vs Spencer Park

Unfortunately, Griffins lost to Spencer Park 4-0 in the Grand Final.  This team played their hearts out at every match this season and the Grand Final was no different, with everyone giving their all.  Special thanks to Bo Anning from Year 6 who helped fill the team every week and contributed greatly.

Netball

Griffins 8 vs Narrikup

Congratulations to Griffins 8 (B2) on their close Grand Final win, defeating Narrikup 39-38.

 

In other grand final games, Griffins 7 (B1) lost to Narrikup 31-45 and Griffins 6 (A5) lost to Narrikup 31-24.

 

Albany Netball Association Award Winners

  • A2 Runner-up Most Valuable Player – Kira-Lee Dimer
  • A5 Runner-up Most Valuable Player – Chelsea Pearson
  • B2 Runner-up Most Valuable Player – Sophie Pearson

Both Felicity Poole and Katie Hartzell were nominated for the Albany Netball Association’s Jamie Gowland Award, which recognises outstanding service to netball by an Under 18 player.  Congratulations to Katie for winning the prestigious award.  Griffins Netball are lucky to have such wonderful role models for our junior players.

Winter Sports Photography

Almost all our winter sporting teams have now been photographed by our Sponsor, Krysta Guille Photography.  The images are amazing and are available for all Griffins members to download here, free of charge.  Many thanks to Krysta for her invaluable contribution.

Basketball – Aussie Hoops

Registrations are now open for Aussie Hoops.

 

Aussie Hoops is Basketball Australia’s official introductory program, providing a fun and inclusive basketball experience for 5–7-year-olds.

 

Saturday Mornings - Starting 14th of October 2023

8.30am - 9.30am at ALAC

Cost: $95 ABA fees and $14.66 BWA fees.

Griffins Major Sponsors