It was a battle of the contenders in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday and it didn’t disappoint, with two one-goal results.
Six of the top seven teams went head to head in a round which could have changed the top six.
An undermanned Macedon returned to the winners’ list with a 44-43 win against fifth-placed Romsey.
The Cats overcame a five goal three-quarter time deficit to get the win, thanks to Cats playing coach Ciara Stewart’s 10 goals from 11 attempts.
The win keeps the Cats in fourth spot, a game clear of the Redbacks.
At Arnolds Creek, Melton Centrals held off a fast-finishing Diggers Rest to win 51-50.
Centrals led by nine goals at three-quarter time before the Burras found their groove in the last quarter. Rebecca Morabito was the standout for the Centrals.
The Centrals, who have beaten three of the other top seven sides in the past three weeks, remain in third position.
Ladder leader Rupertswood had the week off because Rockbank does not have an A-grade side.
This allowed Riddell to go top with a 57-45 victory over seventh-placed Lancefield.
Bombers defender Lauren Close continued her recent good form to be named best on court, while Rebecca Colwell shot 38 goals from 40 attempts.
Midcourter Taylah Watson was named the Tigers’ best.
The Bombers jump ahead of Rupertswood on percentage.
Broadford defeated Wallan in the other match.
