Bombers open 2025 account with defining win over Saints

By Oliver Shedden

Apr 22, 2025

Kyabram's goal defence Jemma Hall was named best-on-court for her side. Photo by Kyabram Football Netball Club

After starting, its 2025 campaign with back-to-back losses, Kyabram’s A-grade netball side got on the board in round three at home against Benalla.

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While the Saints struck first in the opening quarter, it wasn’t long before the Bombers unleashed the full extent of their attacking power, netting six unanswered goals through the middle of the first period.

Taking a narrow one-goal lead heading into the second quarter, Kyabram did its best to continue on with its momentum, scoring the first five goals and maintaining its lead through the rest of the term, stretch its lead to three by half-time of the Goulburn Valley League clash.

Following the major break, the contest continued to be a tight one, with the two sides trading goals with the Bombers ultimately scoring one goal more than Benalla to increase their lead to four with a defining final frame looming.

Knowing if it didn’t bring its best the Saints would sneak away with the win, Kyabram strung together by-far its most impressive quarter of netball in 2025.

Goaling 13 times down the stretch while holding Benalla to nine goals to achieve victory demonstrated a mental resolve and the ability to rise to the occasion from the Bombers.

The final score was Kyabram 40 to Benalla 32.

Kyabram goal defence Jemma Hall was named best-on-court for her side in the victory.

The Bombers will hope they can build on the momentum of the win when they travel to Deakin Reserve in round four to take on Sheapprton United, which also has one win in 2025.