Defeated Cobden coach Nadine McNamara conceded a lack of patience was the key to her side’s demise in the open netball grand final.
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“We were patient with the ball for three quarters and then the last quarter we lost our heads,” the goal defence said after the 41-32 defeat to Koroit on Saturday.
“We then lost our focus and our concentration and threw away too many balls.”
McNamara believes the Bombers are on the right track despite missing out on claiming a maiden open grade premiership.
“Obviously the ultimate achievement was to win today so we’re disappointed in the result,” she said.
“Reflecting back on the year, it has been a fantastic year and we have seen lots of growth and lots of young players coming through and that’s something we can take going forward.”
The Bombers on-field leader, who is weighing up her future as the club’s coach, said she was hopeful of retaining her side.
“I’m hopeful we are able to retain them but we haven’t had discussions with the girls yet,” McNamara said.
“But hopefully we can get onto that in the next couple of weeks and try to retain our list we have.”
McNamara praised the effort of injured midcourter Sophie Barr, who entered the match with heavy strapping to her right hamstring.
“She is a competitor and her injury was a four to six-week injury but she came out today and fought on pure adrenaline,” she said.
“She did everything she could to get herself right and we are glad she gave it a go today.”