Picnic Point Pumas lose top spot at Bankstown City Netball Association’s grand final

Picnic Point Pumas were frustratingly close to taking out Bankstown City Netball Association’s grand final on Saturday.

Picnic Point Pumas fell just short of victory at the grand finals on Saturday. Picture: Tim Clapin

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Picnic Point Pumas were frustratingly close to taking out Bankstown City Netball Association’s grand final on Saturday.

But the top spot was just out of reach, with Chipping Norton crowned division one champions after a 33-30 victory.

The result of the grand final could have gone either way on Saturday. Picture: Tim Clapin

It was a finish that characterised many of the grand final matches at Deverall Park.

“There were a lot of close games with just a few goals in it,” president of Bankstown City Netball Wayne Chesterton said.

The division one grand final was frustratingly close. Picture: Tim Clapin

The close calls added to the atmosphere on the day.

“There was a lot of excitement on the court,” Mr Chesterton said.

“Everyone was really hyped up because it was grand final day. There were kids and supporters on the sidelines cheering for friends and family members.”

Chipping Norton verse Picnic Point Pumas at Deverall Park. Picture: Tim Clapin

On the day, 24 divisions from 15 clubs in the association competed for titles.

In division two, Bankstown Blues defeated Picnic Point 52-39.

The grand final blows the full-time whistle on the club’s winter competition.

But the off season will be just as busy.

A pumas player looks to pass the ball in Saturday’s grand final. Picture: Tim Clapin

Three teams from the association will go into the night inter-district competition this September.

In October, the club’s six-week summer introduction begins as well as the Bankstown Koori Cup.