BOTTOM club Swan Centre gave fourth-placed Eastleigh Removals a battle when the two met in the Premier League.

The game started at a fast pace with Eastleigh shooter Sharon McHale converting her shots well.

The players were extremely vocal throughout and the effort from all players was 100 per cent.

By the end of the first quarter, it was 11-11.

Eastleigh brought on Sue Mills as wing attack and scored two goals on the trot - but they needed to keep both the pressure and momentum going.

They took advantage of some of Swan's mistakes but found the situation reversed when Swan started a comeback that gave them a 22-21 half-time lead.

Eastleigh, in a close huddle on the side of the court, kept their half-time talk calm. They were all taking big, deep breaths and reminding each other to control the game and use the channels.

And, during the second half, the players worked hard to continue the pace and secure the win after an excellent display of disciplined but hard-fought netball for which umpires Sue Sivier and Nick Guise-Smith deserved credit.

This season Eastleigh have benefited from the fantastic support they get as a club from their husbands, parents, boyfriends and children.

Their matches are a real family concern and they are sure all the support has had a positive effect for all of them in the results they have achieved.

LET'S MEET THE TEAM:

Goal shooter - Sharon McHale, player coach and first aider, is glad to be back playing after a three-year break. Married with two children, she works for Southampton City Council as a technical administrator.

Goal attack - Jackie Hammond, club secretary, is married with three children. She is passionate about the game and cherishes the friends it has given her.

Wing attack/centre - Sue Mills, is the treasurer. Along with husband Pete they sponsor the team. Sue has enjoyed her netball this season, especially the club camaraderie. She has two children and also likes to play tennis.

Wing attack/centre - Catherine Pollock's three pregnancies are the only events that ever stopped her playing. Team captain,she has had the difficult task of picking the team this season. Her six-year-old daughter, Nicole, who is a loyal supporter, has already got the netball bug and is involved with Home James Netball Club.

Centre/wing defence - Claire Barrowclough, youngest member of the team, studies at Tauntons College. She hopes to become a personal trainer and enjoys most sports including basketball.

Wing defence - Michelle Webb, student at Barton Peveril.One of the youngest players. Her ambition is to be a PE teacher. She enjoys the netball for the competitive aspect.

Goal defence - Vanessa Candy, court captain, plays netball for the social aspect and team spirit as well as finding it a good way to keep fit. Despite being the oldest member of the team she is still capable of keeping up with younger teammates.

Goal keeper - Diane Pollock, team physio and first-aider. A physiotherapist at Queen Alexandra Hospital, she has played netball since junior level and enjoys all team sports. She also plays volleyball at national level.