Netball: Souwest Jets unable to continue winning momentum, Collie continue strong start in SWNFL

Souwest Jets were unable to continue their winning momentum in the West Australian Netball League on Sunday, going down 70-47 to Hamersley Comets at Waroona Recreation Centre. Coming off their first win of the season over Peel Lightning, the Jets made a strong start against the second-placed Comets, heading into quarter-time trailing by only two goals. The quality of the visitors won out over the remaining three quarters, with a 37-22 run over the second and third terms all but sealing the result before the lead was extended by another six goals in the last. The under-21 side was also coming off their sole victory of the campaign but suffered a similar fate, going down 71-55 to the Comets. A quick turnaround for their next fixture will see the Jets head to Gold Netball Centre to take on West Coast Warriors on Thursday, with the under-21 game starting at 6.30pm and the open contest getting under way at 8pm. In the South West Netball Football League, Collie’s strong start to life in the league competition continued with a 52-44 victory over Carey Park at Roche Park Recreation Centre on Saturday. The Eagles sit on top of the ladder in their first season in the competition with a 3-0 win-loss record. Augusta-Margaret River grabbed their first victory of the season by defeating Eaton 39-37 and Donnybrook Blackwood beat South Bunbury 49-35.