Sophie Hanrahan pictured at this year's Victorian Netball League grand final, looking to transition the ball further up court.
Corowa’s own Sophie Hanrahan was again crowned a Victorian Netball League champion, as the City West Falcons defeated the Hawks Netball Club last week in the 2025 championship final.
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The Falcons trailed by eight goals at half-time but were able to turn the game around and come away with a two goal victory.
The Corowa-Rutherglen Roos defender played all four quarters in the grand final, and has now won three VNL championships since joining the club in 2023.
In 2023, Hanrahan was also in the Collingwood side that clinched the Australian Netball Championship, defeating the NSW Swifts in the finale by two goals.
Her natural ability also awarded her the Championship division’s most valuable player in 2024.
From Corowa to championship glory- Sophie Hanrahan embraced new heights. Pictured after the 2023 Grand Final win.
The City West Falcons have won 16 premierships since the VNL’s inception in 2009.
Hanrahan said it felt surreal to win her third championship.
“It’s a bit wild to be honest. I remember I was at the Falcons at their first premiership win and thought wouldn’t that be cool to be a part of a winning team,” she said.
“I never thought I’d win three let alone play championship, its very wild.”
With Ovens and Murray finals coming up soon, Hanrahan said she believes the Corowa Rutherglen Roos Senior Netball side are travelling well.
Sophie Hanrahan in action for Corowa Rutherglen Roos. Last night she claimed her third VNL championship for City West Falcons.
“Considering the bumps we’ve had along the way, we are ready for the finals,” she said.
“We are guttered for Gave McCrae, who did her knee a few weeks ago.
“She’s been super valuable off the court, and has assumed a coaching role since her injury.
“Although it’s a tight competition, we are travelling well into finals, and have the potential and capability of going all the way.”
Sophie also told the Free Press how much she appreciated the playing opportunities she was given by the Corowa Rutherglen Roos Football Netball Club.
“I’m very lucky to have had Corowa for 10 years, which has allowed me to get to where I am now,” she said.
The Roos are aiming for their first A-grade premiership in the Ovens and Murray and are still in the hunt to take out the minor premiership at the season end.
