Victoria\u2019s fast start began with a 6.5-1.5 win over Western Australia in the morning, before an identical margin against Tasmania in the afternoon secured the early lead across all three titles – overall, men\u2019s and women\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Bailey Goodall was instrumental on debut, claiming a 5&3 win over WA\u2019s Spencer Harrison before cruising to a 7&6 victory against Tasmania\u2019s Elijah Monaghan.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think everything just clicked,\u201d Goodall said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI holed some putts, which was nice, made a few birdies to keep the momentum going, and capitalised on my opponents\u2019 mistakes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great experience with the team, we all know each other quite well, so it\u2019d be great to get the win.\u201d<\/p>\n
South Australia sit level on two team points but second on win-loss ratio after a 5-3 win over Tasmania in the morning and a 6-2 upset victory over last year\u2019s runners-up Queensland.<\/p>\n
One of SA\u2019s more experienced players, Amelia Whinney, led the charge with a 5&3 win over Tasmania\u2019s Jessie Richmond before defeating Queensland\u2019s two-time women\u2019s team champion Ionna Muir 4&2.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe knew we\u2019d be underdogs against Queensland, but I\u2019m proud of how the team fought through to get the win,\u201d Whinney said.<\/p>\n
She also spoke about the significance of a potential home victory in Adelaide.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always pretty special winning at home,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to see familiar faces out supporting us, so it would mean a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
New South Wales sits half a point behind in third after a 4-all tie with Queensland and a 5-3 win over Western Australia.<\/p>\n
Queensland are fourth on half a point, while Western Australia and Tasmania are still searching for their first win.<\/p>\n
In the men\u2019s championship, Victoria lead on two points, with South Australia half a point behind.<\/p>\n
Queensland and Western Australia have one point, Tasmania half a point, while New South Wales are yet to register a point in their title defence.<\/p>\n
In the women\u2019s championship, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia all sit on two points, separated by win-loss ratio.<\/p>\n
Queensland, chasing a third consecutive women\u2019s title, are yet to score a point alongside Western Australia and Tasmania.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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