It’s been a long time since the Saints last took the chocolates in A grade netball, but with the club’s Ladies Day function and stalwart Saige Broz celebrating her 200th top-level outing, there’s no better time to break the drought.

Myrtleford’s seven-game losing streak was broken on the weekend on the court at McNamara Reserve, as the Saints held on in a nail-biter to down Wodonga by the thinnest of margins, 54-53.

From the first whistle, it was clear the match would be a close tussle, with neither team able to hold the lead for long before it was all even once again.

There were rarely more than a goal in it, but Myrtleford held the early advantage with a 13-12 lead after 15 minutes.

The shooters began to work into the match, causing trouble at both ends of the court as the defenders worked valiantly to rein them in.

The margin was out to two goals by the long break, but an immense third term from the Bulldogs saw the scoreboard sit at 40-40 as the final term loomed.

It was fast and frantic netball, but ultimately, Myrtleford held their nerve to record their fourth win for the year.

Saints coach Olivia La Spina said it was a brilliant feeling to get the win on such a big day for the club.

“The girls went into the game really fired up and desperate for a win - with Saige’s 200th and Ladies Day, there was a lot of be excited about, and we just wanted to get the job done,” she said.

“I thought our attack end was brilliant all day.

“They stayed control and really played a big game of ‘keepings off’ - not many fly-away balls, they were all short and sharp.

“Tay Reidy was great under the post, and shot probably the best I’ve seen all year.

“Em Sharp’s game was super underrated, I thought her leadership, particularly in the last two minutes, was a huge part in us winning the game.

“Tay Cartwright had the biggest job of the day on Molly Moylan and really stepped up.

“Her and Niamh [Thorn] in defence were ruthless, and kept up their intensity for a solid four quarters.

“Our whole team really stepped up.

“We wanted it, and they kept their foot down all game, and to get the win for Saige I think was a special moment for all of us.”

In other grades, it was a day dominated by the Saints.

The under 15s (41-29), under 17s (41-37), and C grade (45-33) all recorded comprehensive victories, while the B grade squad came up short 43-65.

Myrtleford hit the road this weekend in their last away game before finals, off to WJ Findlay Oval to take on Wangaratta Rovers.