Both teams moved the ball well in the first half with Sale leading 6-5 at quarter-time and led 14-13 at half-time.

Maffra, who had been runner-up in the past two under 15 grand finals, played its best netball for the match in the third quarter to lead by three at the final change.

Defender Brodie Brunt, who was named best-on-court with good support from Molly Havers and Maddie McMillan, limited the scoring chances of the Sale forwards.

Mikahla Callahan and Tayla Egan were good in attack for Maffra with midcourt players Jacklyn Gray, Abbey Gray and Grace Howe involved in the quick movement of the ball which set up goals.

Sale defenders Chelsea Fernandez, Karina Allan and Caitlyn Fyfe all played well.

Chloe McIntyre and Chloe Cousin were good at midcourt, while Tori Dessent and Georgia Andrews were good in attack.

Sale won a high standard under 17 grand final against Traralgon with slick passing accurate goal shooting and teamwork being a feature.

The first half was real arm wrestle, at quarter-time it level at 10-all and after another quarter of goal-for-goal netball, it was 19-all at half-time.

Sale played its best netball in the third term, outscoring the Maroons 13-6.

Sale defenders Gemma Skeen, Brittany Jones, Tahlia Lange and Lauren Ryder helped turn defence into attack, Grace Lappin-Lee, Maddie Fuhrmann and Tina Nguyen were good in midcourt and, in attack, Alanna Jones and Camille Johnson shot with uncanny accuracy when the match was there to be won.

The Maroons fought back in the final quarter with Aimee Davidson and Brittany Mustoe doing well in attack but Sale held on to win 39-34.

Sale went into the grand final without match winner Sarah Jolly, who was on a plane to Vietnam for a school geography excursion when the match was being played.

Sale coach Di Jolly said after the win she was delighted with the teamwork and spirit of the girls. who were at their best when challenged by a very good Traralgon team.