Sport
24 September, 2026
Netball Panthers Roar to Grand Final Glory!
Gilgandra's under 16s division two netball side has won a Dubbo premiership.
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The Gilgandra Panthers have finished their season on a high, claiming the Dubbo Netball Association division two premiership with a 33–27 grand-final victory against St Strikers at Dubbo on Saturday, September 19.
The Panthers dominated the first half, taking control of the contest with strong teamwork and pressure across the court to establish an early lead.
The Strikers fought back after half-time, but the Panthers held their composure and continued to work hard to protect their advantage.
The final whistle sparked celebrations as the Panthers secured the six-goal win and the premiership.
Congratulations to coach Lisa Eason and the girls who were rewarded for their season of hard work and determination.
A strong performance when it mattered most!
"It’s been an incredibly emotional week for our community, with the team proudly wearing their wristbands in support of Big Q (the late Quentin Karaitiana)," Gilgandra Junior Rugby League and Netball wrote via social media.
"The atmosphere was electric and the Panthers dug deep to get the job done, 33–27 - what a win!"
That’s a wrap on the 2026 football and netball season!
As another season comes to a close, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all our families for getting the kids to training and games each week, our dedicated volunteer coaches and everyone who helped make the season possible.
A very special thank you to our amazing sponsors. Your generosity and ongoing support means so much to our club and helps provide opportunities for our players throughout the season. Without you, our club simply couldn’t do what we do.
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our entire football and netball community.
Thank you for an amazing 2026 season!
