IN what has already become a season to remember, Euroa A Grade netball coach Ellie Warnock is guiding her team through an incredible undefeated run in 2025.
With B Grade and B Reserve also enjoying strong seasons, and juniors performing at a high level, the entire club is moving forward together.
Coming off the high of a premiership win last year, Warnock and her squad have carried that momentum and is showing no signs of slowing down.
“We’ve really found our groove this season,” said Warnock.
“I think the key to our success has been consistency and connection, both on and off the court.
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"The players have really gelled this year and become a solid unit."
While the on-court performance has been sharp, Warnock believes the foundation lies in doing the simple things right.
“We play with intensity, but we never lose sight of the basics,” she said.
Another key to the strength of the club has been the depth.
The club has an enviable talent pool across all senior levels, with B Grade players consistently stepping up when needed, keeping standards high and competition healthy. The energy and cohesion among teams is creating a real ripple effect throughout the club.
“Our juniors are also looking really strong, especially the 15 and Under who are sitting third on the ladder,” Warnock noted.
“Their skill and maturity are beyond their years, it’s so exciting to see that talent coming through.
It gives us a lot of confidence in the future of our club.”
Among the season’s standout moments have been the close games A grade have encountered.
“The calmness across court has reached a whole new level,” Warnock said.
“We stick to our structures and back each other one hundred percent".
A few personnel changes have only added to the team’s growth.
The addition of Sami Kreltszheim has brought fresh energy and poise to the attacking end.
“She’s smart, speedy, and creative and has slotted in beautifully,” said Warnock.
"Meanwhile, the absence of Tylah Marchbank has led to a reshuffle, with captain Kellie Davidson moving into goal defence.
“Kellie has thrived. She’s strong, dependable, and leads by example, everything you’d want in a captain.”
The buzz around the club isn’t limited to A Grade, with the other grades and juniors having a strong year as well.
“There’s a real sense of unity and pride this year,” Warnock said.
“When one team succeeds, it lifts everyone else."
Despite the undefeated run, Warnock and her team are keeping their feet firmly on the ground.
“We’re not taking anything for granted,” she said.
“We’ve put ourselves in a strong position, but we know there’s still a lot of work to do.”
The upcoming midseason break provides the perfect opportunity to reset and refocus.
“A little rest will do us good,” said Warnock.
“We’ll reflect on what’s working, clean up the minor errors, and sharpen up as we head into the back half of the season.”
And yes: back-to-back premierships are in sight.
“That’s the goal, of course,” Warnock admitted.
“But our focus is on taking things one week at a time.
We’ve got a group that’s capable, driven, and hungry to keep improving.
If we keep showing up, playing our brand of netball, and staying connected, then hopefully we’ll give ourselves the best shot at going all the way again.”
With a united group, rising club spirit, and one of the most composed and competitive A Grade outfits in recent memory, Ellie Warnock has every reason to be proud and every reason to believe the best is yet to come.
