SWNFL 2023: Donnybrook Blackwood Ravens keen to consolidate top five spot in skirmish with Busselton Magpies

As the South West Netball Football League approaches its run home to the finals, Donnybrook Blackwood will set out to consolidate a spot in the top five. Following a competition bye last weekend, the Ravens are set to return to the court at Geographe Leisure Centre, where they will take on Busselton during round 15 on Saturday. Boasting a 3-6 record, Donnybrook Blackwood currently find themselves locked in a tight race for fifth place on the ladder, sitting above South Bunbury only by percentage. Despite suffering a 63-56 loss to Eaton in their most recent game in round 12, the Ravens brought themselves back from the brink during the third quarter, outscoring Eaton 18-15 to bring the margin down. After being absent from the court for the past two weeks, the Ravens will likely return to the court with even more determination to get in front early. On the other hand, Busselton will be keen to bounce back from a disappointing 64-46 loss to Eaton from round 13. The last time that Busselton and Donnybrook Blackwood met was during the competition’s Anzac round, where the Ravens edged out Busselton to claim the win 51-50 in a thrilling contest. Round 15 will also see Augusta Margaret River continue on their quest to stray themselves from the bottom of the ladder when they take on Carey Park at the Margaret River Recreation Centre on Sunday. With only two games left in their home and away season, the Hawks will likely step into high gear in order to get themselves in front early after falling just short against South Bunbury in round 13. Carey Park will also be looking to return with fierce determination after suffering a 63-44 loss to Harvey Brunswick Leschenault in round 13. The last time the two sides met, Carey Park pulled off a convincing 63-31 win during the Anzac round.