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2021 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME ROUND 15 - AUGUST 28

APPROACHING FOR GENE MACHINE Millicent goal machine Gene Robinson is hoping to bring up his 100 goal milestone today against East Gambier.

He’s currently si ng on 99 goals

200 Games for Lane NORTH GAMBIER v WEST GAMBIER SOUTH GAMBIER v CASTERTON SANDFORD EAST GAMBIER v MILLICENT

GAME PREVIEW East Gambier v Millicent The top four may be set in stone, but the final round of the 2021 Bendigo Bank Western Border Football League still offers plenty of significant talking points this Saturday.

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the top two on the line.”

However, East appears to be peaking at the right time following two impressive games against the Demons since play resumed from the COVID-19 break.

The “kennel” at McDonald Park will be packed The Bulldogs managed to pull of an inspiring as flag contenders East Gambier and Millicent 69-point win last weekend without key fight tooth and nail for second spot on the midfielders Matthew McCallum, Jake Harrap and Shem Balshaw. ladder.

Both teams have shown their premiership credentials at various points throughout the Young faces such as Luke Johnson and Keenan year, knocking off favourite South Gambier D w y e r f i l l e d t h e v o i d a n d w i t h t h e and playing entertaining football with a nice experienced trio likely to return, coaches Matt Willson and Jayden Eldridge will have mix of youth and experience. headaches selecting the final 22.

Although there is so much on the line for the Willson said he hopes Robinson can get the victor, all eyes will be on one man during the early applause before his men snatch the main prize. first quarter.

Super Saint Gene Robinson is on the cusp of “I might go down to the backline and play on making history this weekend being one kick Gene to help him get the 100, but it is a huge away from scoring a century of goals in the achievement by him, so we are happy to be apart of it. home-and-away season.

The defender's nightmare has been in this “Top two is on the line, so hopefully he can position before, kicking 100 goals for kick his one goal and we can go on to win.

Mypolonga and Bordertown in recent years.

However, only one man – North Gambier's The two games have been split evenly earlier Justin McConnell – has raised the century in this year, but expect the intensity to reach new heights with more than just bragging rights on the WBFL in the last 21 years.

But with just a single goal required, Robinson the line prior to finals. should feel confident of breaking triple North Gambier v West Gambier figures.

In his previous outing against the Bulldogs, his Pride will be on the line when North and West 13-goal tally almost outscored the entire Gambier meet at the picturesque Vansittart Park. score compiled by his 18 opponents.

With the Roos out of the finals frame, they will Once attention shifts past Robinson, Millicent be keen to finish a tough season on a high by has a rampaging midfield capable of knocking over the same team that defeated slingshooting the ball to the prolific forward them in the 2019 WBFL grand final. line in a flash.

Young guns Frazer Bradley and Sam Willis Injuries and consistency have held West back generate the speed, while veterans Clint from launching an assault on the final four, while the Tigers have proved too good in both Gallio and Tom Renzi add the finesse.

Saints' coach Gallio said the brains trust will hit clashes this year. the drawing board ahead of the big game.

“We will work out the things we did well and In round 5 North overturned a 17-point threenot so well the last time we played them which quarter time deficit into a 21-point victory, while the reigning premier had a much easier feels like forever ago,” he said.

“We will make sure we will be ready to go with time in the following matchup.

F.L. Although the Tigers cannot improve from fourth position on the ladder, this is a crucial game as they hope to carry some momentum into finals.

The yellow and black could not keep up with Millicent's pace last week despite the best efforts of Sam Stafford and Jake Schutz at both ends of the ground.

But with nothing to lose, expect the Roos to jump in hard.

The red and blue scored their first win in 84 days last weekend, while the yellow and black could not stop the rampaging Saints.

There could be some emotional scenes when the final siren sounds with injured West leader Steven Wenman already announcing to his team mates his playing and coaching days will be over after this weekend, while veterans Dwayne Phillips and Tom Holmes may also assess their futures during the summer.

Weman said he is determined to give the stalwarts a special send off if they do decide to retire.

“We want to finish the year on a positive not and just enjoy our footy,” he said.

“We might have a few guys finish up on the weekend, so we want to put in a good performance in for those possibly playing their last game in the red and blue.”

With finals just around the corner, the Tigers would be hungry to generate some winning form, but the Roos will throw plenty of punches.

With regional Victoria still in lockdown the South Gambier v Casterton Sandford clash has been abandoned.

RESULTS ROUND 14 SENIORS East Gambier 2.6 9.8 10.10 15.13 (103) South Gambier 1.0 3.2 4.4 5.4 (34) GOALS, East Gambier: B. Nunan 4, M. Rumbelow 2, G. Janeway 2, M. Scanlon 2, T. Lockwood 2, S. Lock 1, R. Flamank 1, R. Janeway 1 South Gambier: C. Munro 1, B. Foster 1, N. Sims 1, T. Saffin 1, B. Kain 1 BEST, East Gambier: D. Chris an, M. Willson, N. Lock , B. Rathjen, G. Cooper, J. Forster South Gambier: N. Sims, A. Kuhl, B. Keding, D. Stra ord Millicent 3.3 7.5 13.10 15.14 (104) North Gambier 2.0 4.2 5.2 8.3 (51) GOALS, Millicent: G. Robinson 8, J. Carger 2, l.

Smith 1, J. Cushion 1, C. Gallio 1, S. Willis 1, B. Shanks 1 North: S. Stafford 5, T. McInerney 1, J. Turner 1, N. Blachut 1 BEST, Millicent: J. Carger, F. Grimes, S. Gray, C. Gallio, F. Bradley, S. Willis North: S. Stafford, T. de Wit, T. McInerney, H. Telford, M. Whan, D. Kenny West Gambier 4.2 7.5 12.7 18.10 (118) Cast. Sandford 0.1 2.1 2.1 3.2 (20) GOALS, West Gambier: J. Schapel 3, T. Lewis 3, L. Bradley-Brown 3, J. Williams 2, M. Minuzzo 2, B. Papps 2, T. Holmes 1, K. Giddings 1, M. Waldron 1 Casterton Sandford: H. McCrae 1, D. Carlin 1, A. McKinnon 1 BEST, West Gambier: J. Williams, M. Minuzzo, L. Bradley-Brown, J. Pfitzner, T. Lewis Casterton Sandford: D. Cleary, D. Carlin, A. Jarrad, Z. Nash, J. Carlin, T. Foster

RESERVES South Gambier 3.4 7.8 10.11 12.12 (84) East Gambier 0.1 1.1 1.1 2.5 (17) GOALS, South Gambier: J. Smith 3, N. Seager 2, C. Fisher 2, L. Gray 1, B. Mitchell 1, H. Capewell 1, B. Howard 1, D. Reid 1 East Gambier: J. Thomas 1, J. Weedon 1 BEST, South Gambier: D. Reid, W. Wright, L. Gray, B. Howard, N. Seager, J. Smith East Gambier: A. Dethmore, D. Howard, A. Tos, J. Plunke , N. Humphries, B. Gaffney Millicent 4.2 5.3 6.6 6.9 (45) North Gambier 0.0 2.4 2.6 3.12 (30) GOALS, Millicent: M. Reilly 2, J. Davies 1, M. Nitschke 1, A. Wa s 1, C. Gysbers 1 North: A. Prosperi-Porta 1, B. Allison 1, M. Kurzman 1 BEST, Millicent Football Netball Club: H. Willis, C. Gysbers, D. Shanks, M. Reilly, M. Varcoe, L. Ferguson North: B. Braithwaite, J. Mansell, J. Arthurson, B. Allison, A. Stafford, J. Williamson

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West Gambier 3.8 5.9 9.12 14.16 (100) Cast. Sandford 0.0 1.0 1.1 3.2 (20) GOALS, West Gambier: R. Wilson 6, J. Aston 2, N. Lewis 1, J. Coombe 1, B. Kranz 1, J. Kranz 1, L. McClintock 1, J. Hewe 1 Casterton Sandford: M. Bright 1, P. Hutchins 1, S. Herbert 1

West Gambier 3.7 8.10 12.14 15.16 (106) Cast.Sandford 0.0 0.1 1.1 2.1 (13) GOALS, West: B. Wiese 5, J. Edwards 3, M. Cornolo 2, A. Noble 1, J. Day 1, H. James 1, C. Carson 1, H. Opperman 1 Casterton Sandford: J. Wombwell 1, C. Wombwell 1

BEST, West Gambier: J. Coombe, B. Kranz, C. Sanderson, R. Wilson, L. McClintock Casterton Sandford: M. Jarrad, M. Bright, F. Bright, S. Herbert, J. Balzan, C. McKinnon

BEST, West: B. Cowland, J. Day, T. Smith, H. Opperman, B. Wiese, S. Medhurst Casterton Sandford: S. Gibbs, C. Wombwell, M. Bright, J. Jones, J. Rhook, J. Wombwell

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South Gambier 3.2 7.4 9.4 12.6 (78) East Gambier 0.1 0.5 0.5 1.8 (14) GOALS, South Gambier: A. Ridding 6, B. Neshoda 2, J. Snell 1, L. Turley 1, J. Chuck 1, R. Kuhl 1 East Gambier: T. Bignell 1

South White 1.1 2.2 5.6 6.7 (43) East Gambier 0.0 1.1 2.1 4.1 (25) GOALS, South White: J. Salmon 3, J. Maxwell 1, C. Page 1, K. Maxwell 1 East Gambier: M. Millard 1, C. McCann 1, R. Ellis 1, J. Picken 1

BEST, South Gambier: R. Kuhl, M. Lockwood, A. Ridding, B. Neshoda, J. Chuck, J. Snell East Gambier: P. Vanikio s, E. Htoo, S. Nai, K. Dwyer, C. Barry, J. Plunke

BEST, South White: D. Landon, J. Salmon, S. Creek, B. Jennings, H. Ellis, L. Cameron East Gambier: R. Lawrence, J. Picken, R. Ellis, J. Mee, N. Gollan, A. Bruce

Millicent 5.2 8.3 16.5 20.7 (127) North Gambier 0.0 1.4 2.5 3.10 (28) GOALS, Millicent: J. Cushion 6, A. Wesolowski 5, A. Fuller 3, N. Joy 3, J. Werchon 1, R. Redway 1, J. Haines 1 North Gambier: S. McRae 1, B. Allison 1, Z. Clark 1

Millicent 1.0 2.3 3.4 5.4 (34) North Gambier 2.1 2.1 3.2 4.2 (26) GOALS, Millicent: K. Gibson 3, B. Douglas 1, C. Damhuis 1 North Gambier: S. Crispino 2, C. Turner 1, V. Dellorefice 1

BEST, Millicent: J. Cushion, J. Werchon, J. Haines, T. May, A. Wesolowski, N. Joy North Gambier: B. Braithwaite, S. McRae, B. Dethmore, J. Arthurson, B. Allison

U/16's South White 4.3 8.7 12.12 17.17 (119) East Gambier 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.2 (8) GOALS, South White: H. Wright 5, J. Bryant 3, M. Harrold 2, J. Salmon 2, C. Watson 2, H. Mitchell 1, S. Sims 1, S. Domaschenz 1 East Gambier: K. Mee 1 BEST, South White : H. Wright, M. Harrold, N. Adams, H. Mitchell, J. Wayth East Gambier: B. Ha, J. Lawrence, J. Mee, W. Ellis, H. Puhara, A. Clarke Millicent 1.2 6.3 9.3 12.7 (79) North Gambier 0.2 1.2 4.4 6.5 (41) GOALS, Millicent: H. Gibbs 3, J. Bowden 2, E. Redman 2, K. Shanks 1, K. Gibson 1, J. Hagge 1, B. Werchon 1, H. Mules 1 North: J. Norman 1, A. Allen 1, Z. Young 1, T. Hamilton 1, A. Dally 1, D. Arthurson 1 BEST, Millicent: E. Redman, J. Hagge , K. Shanks, B. Sims, H. Gibbs, M. Rohrlach North Gambier: D. Ilsley, Z. Nulty, M. Baron, D. Arthurson, Z. Young, J. Glidden

BEST, Millicent: W. Wilson, D. Sigston, K. Gibson, J. Werchon, C. Damhuis North Gambier: A. Dally, C. Turner, B. Braithwaite, Z. Cordell, J. Driver, B. Rogers West Gambier 3.2 4.3 6.5 8.7 (55) Cast. Sandford 0.0 1.1 3.1 3.2 (20) GOALS, West Gambier: K. Sneddon 2, R. Case 1, H. Mobbs 1, T. Hammond 1, T. Stutley 1, H. Croker 1, K. Stratman 1 Cast. Sandford: J. Rhook 1, C. Stephens 1, A. Lane 1 BEST, West Gambier: K. Stratman, R. Case, T. Hammond, T. Stutley, R. Barre Cast. Sandford: J. Jones, J. Rhook, D. Munro, R. Parsons, C. Rice, S. Pa on

LEADING GOAL KICKERS U/18's

Bendigo Bank Seniors Name Gene Robinson Jus n McConnell Sam Stafford Brayden Kain Todd Lockwood Kym Eagleson Beau Nunan Mark Rumbelow Garret Ha Colby Munro

Club Millicent North North Gambier South Gambier East Gambier South Gambier East Gambier East Gambier West Gambier South Gambier

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Rnd Total 8 99 0 43 5 37 1 35 2 29 0 27 4 18 2 18 0 17 1 17

Name Alex Ridding Luke Winterfield Jaxon Cushion Ellio Fisher Liam Turley Joshua Cornolo Oliver Thomson Jordan Stephens Alex Wesolowski

Club South Gambier South Gambier Millicent South Gambier South Gambier West Gambier South Gambier South Gambier Millicent

Liam Delaney Joel Bryant Jacob Todd Harry Wright Billy Wiese Eli Redman Jed Sims Lochlan Thiele

South Gambier South Gambier Millicent South Gambier West Gambier Millicent South Gambier South Gambier

Rnd Total 6 38 0 20 6 19 0 19 1 16 0 15 0 14 0 12 5 12

U/16's Reserves Charlie Fisher Henri Capewell Riley Wilson Ma hew Kurzman Zac Bradley Ma Ferguson Joshua Smith Christopher Fallas Nicholas Seager Ma hew Chapman

South Gambier South Gambier West Gambier North Gambier Millicent East Gambier South Gambier South Gambier South Gambier North Gambier

2 1 6 1 0 0 3 0 2 0

42 34 32 25 20 19 19 19 14 14

0 3 0 5 5 2 0 0

40 36 27 26 25 24 19 19

3 3 0 1 0

33 24 24 20 18

U/14's Kobe Gibson Jacob Salmon Aaron Dally Riley Ellis Cambell Hateley

Millicent South Gambier North Gambier East Gambier Millicent

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BENDIGO BANK SENIORS South Gambier Millicent East Gambier North Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford

P W L 14 12 2 14 9 5 14 9 5 14 7 7 14 5 9 14 1 13

South Gambier West Gambier East Gambier Millicent North Gambier Cast. Sandford

P W L 14 14 0 14 8 6 14 8 6 14 8 6 14 4 10 14 1 13

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

For Agst % 1145 671 63.05 1293 918 58.48 1162 878 56.96 1030 1032 49.95 893 1002 47.12 681 1581 30.11

Pts 24 18 18 14 8 2

RESERVES D 0 0 0 0 0 0

For Agst % 1462 285 83.69 833 698 54.41 759 684 52.60 692 659 51.22 707 944 42.82 295 1386 17.55

Pts 28 16 16 16 8 2

U/18's South Gambier Millicent West Gambier North Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford

P W L 12 12 0 11 8 3 11 3 7 11 3 7 11 1 10 0 0 0

D 0 0 1 1 0 0

For Agst 1256 249 723 546 473 723 441 757 286 904 0 0

% 83.46 56.97 39.55 36.81 24.03 0.00

Pts 24 16 7 7 2 0

For Agst % 1059 354 74.95 1061 342 75.62 1017 458 68.95 766 641 54.44 672 723 48.17 371 1127 24.77 247 1420 14.82

Pts 28 24 22 18 10 6 4

U/16's South White South Red Millicent West Gambier North Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford

P 16 15 16 16 15 16 16

W L 14 2 12 3 11 5 9 7 5 10 3 13 2 14

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

U/14's North Gambier South White Millicent East Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford South Red

P W L 16 14 2 15 13 2 16 9 7 16 9 7 16 7 9 16 3 13 15 1 14

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 852 680 692 596 421 301 256

Agst 317 340 423 458 602 821 741

% 72.88 66.67 62.06 56.55 41.15 26.83 25.68

Pts 28 26 18 18 14 6 2

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COACH WILLSON/ELDRIDGE EAST

G.ROBINSON MILLICENT

FORWARD T.LEWIS WEST

F.GRIMES MILLICENT

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M.MINUZZO WEST

S.STAFFORD NORTH

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N.SIMS SOUTH

J.CARGER MILLICENT

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T.REID SOUTH

C.GALLIO MILLICENT

J.SCHUTZ NORTH

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D.CLEARY CAST-SAND B.RATHJEN EAST

T.McINERNEY NORTH

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BENCH A.KUHL SOUTH S.GRAY MILLICENT D.CARLIN CAST-SAND B.NUNAN EAST

N.LOCK EAST

D.CHRISTIAN EAST J.WILLIAMS WEST M.WILLSON EAST

FOOTBALLERoftheYEAR NORTH GAMBIER v MILLICENT

WEST GAMBIER v CASTERTON SANDFORD 5 4 3 2 1

Jordan Williams Michael Minuzzo Diarmid Cleary Todd Lewis Lawry Bradley Brown

West Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford West Gambier West Gambier

5 4 3 2 1

Jacob Carger Sam Stafford Finn Grimes Clint Gallio Gene Robinson

Millicent North Gambier Millicent Millicent Millicent

EAST GAMBIER v SOUTH GAMBIER 5 4 3 2 1

Matt Willson Dan Christian Nick Lock Brad Rathjen Noah Sims

East Gambier East Gambier East Gambier East Gambier South Gambier

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Senior Coach: Jus n McConnell Senior Assistant Coach: Luke Powell Reserves Coach: Ma hew Kurzman Assistant: Campbell Baker

Senior Coach: Steven Wenman Senior Assistant Coach: Rowan Fox Reserves Coach: Nathan Lewis

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Will Stafford Nick McInerney Nick More Henry Gould Dean Hamilton Tom McLennan Ma hew Hensel Tim McInerney Joel Griffith Ma hew Chapman Ma hew Ikin Jake Schutz Dean Jamieson Jay Turner Sco Fle Hamish Telford Jordan Holli Declan Kenny Timohty Young Sam Stafford Tom Fle Jordan Mansel Toby Firth Ma hew Kurzman Nicholas Mark Bradley Stafford Laurie Persello

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Dylan Munn Mitch Whan Patrick Wilondja Nick Brown Jus n McConnell Sam Egan Luke Powell Jack Walker Sam Dwyer Danny Poyner Joel Renko Ethan Norman Cambell Baker Hamish Ryan Adam Prosperi-Porta Toby deWit Edward New Tim Scarth Dean Jamieson Bre Shepherdson Brayden Howard Karl Spedding Ciaran Buckley Nick Blachut

Tom Holmes (vc) Brad Wilson Ricky Lindner Garret Ha Kyle Giddings Alex Jarnevic Todd Lewis Steve Wenman Jordan Williams Jaymie Dobie Aden Pfitzner Sam Robson Abdullah Kamara Nathan Lewis Aaron Herron Nathan Taylor Jesse Pfitzner Dale Robbins Lawrey Bradley Brown (c) Dwayne Phillips Riley Wilson Tom Cleveland Alex Pearson Rowan Fox Jordi Coombe

26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 53 63 66

James Waugh Ben Papps Brodie Parsons Bradyn Olds Dylan Walsh Cooper Sanderson Michael Minuzzo Trueman Shrauder Todd McPartlan Joshua Schapel Callum Hein James Waugh Brandon Kranz Jake Lamb Sam Von Duve Max Crook Jessie Hewi Bailey Symonds Darren Smith Joel Bull Ben Loef Dylan Gillies Will Egan Mitch Boyd Tom Dolan (c)

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Firstly, the good things. It was J o r d y M a n s e l l , J a c o b Arthurson, Brody Allison, Alex good; Stafford and Jamie Williamson.

1. To drive past West and see The seniors left it to too few, C a s t e r t o n S a n d fo r d h a d with most of the best players managed to cross the border being the same as previous (we should not complain on weeks. Hopefully we get a few back from injury in coming our side of the border). weeks. Jake Schutz deserves a 2. That the sun was shining mention in keeping their full (early) and plenty of pollen in forward to 99 goals for the t h e M i l l i c e n t b r e e z e , year, despite endless supply, confirming we are heading into and Jake clearly has the best record against him this year. finals time.

Sam Stafford (5 goals), Toby de Wit, Tim McInerney, Hamish 3. To see so many back at the Telford, Mitch Whan and club after an away game Declan Kenny were our best players on the day.

Results did not go our way all day, and got worse for the Today we get to the last minor Geelong supporters into the round game vs West. Let's go evening. out with a bang and get some The U14s had the closest game, falling short by 8 points.

Nest players were Aaron Dally, C o o p e r Tu r n e r, B e n Braithwaite, Zac Cordell, Jackson Driver and Bown Rogers. Shocking news this week with Kade Allen confirmed as having done his ACL. Lets finish off the season for him!

wins on the board. For many it is our last game for the year and we can only thank the players coaches, team managers, time keepers, trainers etc for their efforts.

By the time you are reading this the auction will have been done. Again, huge thanks to the organisers and those businesses and individuals that made donations to enable a The U16s had a slow start, with successful night. the damage done by ½ time.

They matched Millicent in the Hopefully we can fill the club 2nd half in an improved tonight as it will be the last performance. Best players time we have all teams playing. were Deacon Illsley, Jayk See you all there.

Norman, Mackye Baron, Darcy Arthurson, Zayne Young and Thanks to our major sponsors, Joshuah Gidden.

Stuckey Electrical Contractors and KFC. Millicent U18s are a polished outfit and we didn't have any answers on the day. The boys Go Tigers. are sticking together and hopefully they get some results in the next few weeks.

Best players were Brad Braithwaite, Seth McRae, Brady Dethmore, Jacob Arthurson and Brody Allison.

If they had taken the most of their chances, the reserves could have snuck a win, mainly on the back of the U18s who double up, many of whom featured in the best players as follows; Brad Braithwaite,

Well what a cracker day it was with no rain for the day and some sun shine. We started out again with another strong performance with the under 14s. They are slowly building a solid season together and getting better and better every week. The boys started strongly and had an impressive first half and put the game out of reach. Koby Stratman was named best on ground followed by Robert Case, Tate Hammond, Toby Stutley, Reece Barrett.

Next game was another solid hit out with the boys playing in a lot of various positions and doing well. It was good to see them work as a team with some great passages of play.

Bryce Cowland was named Best on, followed with Joel Day playing his best game of the y e a r, To m S m i t h , H a r r y Opperman, Billy Weise, Sam Medhurst.

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player along with Brandon Kranz, Cooper Sanderson, Riley Wilson and Lewis McClintok.

Our Seniors played similar to the every other game for the day slow out the blocks but got going in the end. They played some great football and was good to see some smiles on the field again. Jordan Williams was best player along with Michael Minuzzo who has started to get his feet after his dancing mishap earlier in the year. Skipper Lawry Bradley Brown lead the way again like he does so often, followed easily by the 2 worst set shots in the team Jessie Pfitzner and Todd Lewis.

Great work of the Casterton people to stay around for so long in the club and enjoy some freedoms our beautiful South Aussie air provides, although sitting and drinking appeared difficult for them early, they all eventually mastered it by the end of the night. Great work guys and thanks from all the Westies.

Ressie's started scrappy but built over the 4 quarters to play some good football. They need to keep playing solid football to gel heading into finals. Riley bagging 6 goals was a great Fridge effort for the game. Jordy Coombe was named best

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Under 18’s Coach: Joel Carter Assistant Coach: Garret Ha

Coach: Tim McInerney Assistant Coach: 3 5 10 15 36 41 46 52 54 57 59 66 67 68 69 70

Angus Widdison 71 79 Henry Gould 83 Joel Griffith 85 Jay Turner Brady Dethmore Ethan Norman Edward New Brody Allison Tyler Harris Brad Braithwaite Jack O'Connor Brodie Allen Adam Prosperi-Porta Zach Clark Jacob Sawley Seth McRae

Alex Stafford Jacob Arthurson Jamie Williamson Elijah Firth

Aaron Ramsey Bana Say Ben Has ngs Brady Cook Bronson Boult Callum Thorne Connor Galpin Denzel Carter Drazic St John Ethan Giddings Ethan Gladman Harry Smith Jacob Rigney Joshua Cornolo Reece Cowling Shar Nay Than Will Crook

Under 16’s Coaches: Nick More & Bre Shepherdson Assistant Coach:

Coach: Michael Minuzzo Assistant Coach: Todd Lewis

8 12 13 14 15 17 20 21 22 25 27 29 36 52 85 93

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16

Reece McLaughlin Trae Hamilton Jayk Norman Angus Allen Darcy Arthurson Deacon Ilsley Jonty Collins Teangi Stephens Zayne Young Hector Opie Marley McDonald Mackye Baron Brodie Anderson Joshua Glidden Ethan Williamson Sebas an Doody

Brooklyn Winterfield Talon Johnson Levi Carson Sam Medhurst Bryce Cowland Finn Kenseley Henry James Koan Vanderheyden Billy Weise Nate Davies Mitch Cornolo Jo Judd Tom Howard Max Byfieldt Jarred Edwards

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 30

Marshall Hill Ethan Perryman-Cary Joel Day Brad Cowling Rayden Boer Charlie Carson Harry Opperman Tom Smith Kyle Johnson Addi Noble

Under 14’s Coach: Craig Turner Assistant Coach: 2 3 4 7 8 10 13 14 16 19 22 23 24 26 39

Aaron Dally Cooper Turner Zane Norman Iowani Coleman Jackson Driver Bowen Rogers Ben Braithwaite James Fle Zac Cordell Je Davis Kade Allen Vincent Dellorefice Amani Walker Xan Stephens Eadie Mustart

Coach: Adam Pfitner Assistant Coach: Kyle Giddings 52 55 65 75 84

Sam Crispino Will Norman Zac Cordell Connor Lunnay Jasmyn Plew-Jones Aden Minge Luca Roulstone Penny Coleman Chad McLaughlin

1 2 5 7 9 10 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 22 23

Brodie Szopory Jordan Heemskerk Harvey Croker Tyler Sco Silas Bowden Liam Johnson Jack Milich Reece Barre Robbie Case William Johnson Toby Stutley Logan Sco Seth Fraser William Pearson Harrison Mobbs

24 Tate Hammond 25 Deacon Gilbert

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Under 12 A’s Coaches: Shane Sugden & Simon Richards

Coach: Jason Baron 1 4 7 10 14 19 22 27 32

Mitchell Chapman Cooper Harris Sam Baron Seth Carlyon Reid Hamilton Samuel Swiggs Charlie Wurst Max Proswe Charlie Waters

53 57 65 76 76 81 87

Fletcher Mobbs Aden Minge Levi Creek Laurence Te Wahi Ryder Lomas Mason Rogers Esaie Kulimushi

Lily Kradolfer Jordan Disher Thomas Richards Kane Gilbert Jasper Sugden Johee Joyce Jaxon Hewle Tyler West-Jelleff Jedsen Whitehead

Brody Stevenson Ben Harfull Naite Fox Ashley Ma hews Baiden Peterson Tyler Pigno I Zac Richards

Under 12 B’s Coaches: Adrian Flowers & Danny Vinko 6 7 8 9 11 18 21 32 46

Lincoln Holtham Kobi Long Ethan Brook Ethan Fle Eddie Kahorao James Bryan Brock McEachern Jacob Vinko Nayte Cra er

47 54 61 62 79 83

Banjo Stephens Kane Harris Jayden Hunter Kobe Roulstone Jack Dyson Hayden Wren

Coach: Ma Fox Riley Brooks Jack Flier William Judd Deegan Jackway Oliver Fox Tage Curnow Sam Marcus Bailyn Hancock Parker Pigno Levi Carson Zavier Ryan Rhys Thiele Zavier Palmerino Timms

Under 12 C’s Coaches: Darren Smith & Ma Vivian

Coach: John Stafford 2 3 4 6 13 15 16 19 36

Thomas Norman 39 49 Mason Rogers 50 Alex Bell Finnegan Brokensha 51 Jake Cary 54 72 Jacob Cox 88 Jobe Lynagh Henry Montgomery 98 Ronnie Coleman

Jobe Creek Riley Chapman Edwin Buckland Zayden Light Kye Wren-Mitchell Tyler Norton Owen Flowers John Hardie Stafford

Malik Schultze Kalan Schultze Nash Hammond Toshiaki Owen Tristyn Sugden Xavier Hunter Trey Smith Harry Taylor Logan Vivian

Kade Rainey Xavier Pomery Jacob Edwards Samuel Telford Chayce Van Vuuren Ben Reichelt Braxton Reid Lincoln Beggs Elijah Loef

Riley Clark Bradley Hudson Jack Fenton

Under 12 D’s Coaches: Michael Durbidge & Stacy Mullens

Coaches: Luke Rainey & Aaron Heron

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Kobe Rainey Oliver Flier Mason Jackson Levi Secomb Oscar Hinchcliffe Jake Luus Eddie Cram Lucas Kenne Oliver Nemes

Claire Fle Digby Stephens Jack Davison Will Mullens Cooper Stephen Salaar Habib Riley Chapman Jarrah Durbidge David Kulimushi

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Rowan Cram Cli on Joyce Brayden Eas ck Sam Nemes Jaxson Povey Arthur Badenoch Oakley Hammond

Digby Stephens Lukas Vinko Ned Kamphius William Gannon David Kulimushi Cohen Minter Harry Lucas

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Senior Coach: Brayden Kain Senior Assistant Coaches: Brad Mitchell & Jus n Munro Reserves Coach: Nick Patzel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Henri Capewell Brent Howard Ellio Ben Bronson Saffin Bre O’Neil Dion Stra ord Duncan Reid Brodie Foster Sco Enderl Brock Keding Todd Reid Jake Tentye Kaleb Bowd Chris Williams Pat Glynn Lloyd Pierce-raisin Kym Eagleson Brayden Kain Ben Millar Ma Pra Alex Harkness Mitch Laube Joel Duncan Mason Hein Luke Gray Jack Gazzard Emmerson Marks Jack Casey

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Dane Handreck Josh Smith Taylor Saffin Corey Barre Robert Hein Colby Munro Mitchell Broome Ethan Chuck Hugh Winterfield Kobe Chant Kyle Jones Nick Patzel William Wright Jacob Wright Adam Kuhl Riley Sturges Chris Fallas Nick Steen Deegan Holland Charlie Fisher Jayden Green Branden Telford Nick Seager Luke Foran Ryan Harry Shannon Megaw Sebas an Marano Henri Capewell

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Issac Forbes Todd Clode Jarvis Parsons Hamish McCrae Jackson Gibbs Diarmid Cleary Sam Broomby Darren Murrell Kane Forbes Adam McKinnon Charlie Jarrad James Boulton Gabe Parsons Dylan Ryan Damian Wombwell Jock Cleary Ma Killey Hamish Carlin Mick Jarrad James Cameron Dylan Ayton Jus n Carlin James Killey Jarrad Smith Rick Killey Tom Foster Jake Tomkins Nick Schembri

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The reserves went on their winning way and are ready for the finals series. The season starts again then and being unbeaten doesn't mean much as all teams start level. Train hard and keep looking after your team mates.

We didn't have a winner on the ground, this has to be the reality check we needed going Even game from the thirds, the into finals. We're top of the U16s had a big win and the ladder for a reason - we need U14s won a close one. to get back to the basics of winning our own ball and Good luck everyone. showing the good teamoriented footy we can play.

We played a fast and skilful team in East Gambier last Saturday and they showed us how to go about it with a comprehensive win in the seniors.

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With the Shepparton Outbreak being announced late on Friday there was the worry that we wouldn't be able to get over the border finally for some footy, but not to worry we were all over before the cut off time and enjoyed a sunny day at Malseed Park, West Gambier.

West were playing in front of a large group of returned players and officials and Fridge and his crew had put on a great array of tucker and drinks for the day, best schnitz and gravy in the South East!

The Cats were strong defensively and held up play in the clinches, Diarmid Cleary, Adrian Jarrad and the returning Tom Foster were wrapping up Westies left right and centre restricting scoring opportunities for the majority of the quarter. West kicked away in the latter stages though putting on 3 goals in the last 5 minutes, to take a 25 point lead into the quarter time break.

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by West but their were some good linkage plays by the Cats that went unrewarded, led by young guns in Dillan Carlin, C o rey Wo m bwe l l , N i c k Schembri, Casey Jones, McKinnon and Nash.

Dillan Carlin was able to get a third major on the board late in the last quarter but the Cats last game for the year (I'm guessing) was not to have a fairy tale finish.

Well done on the effort all year Cats and it is pleasing to hear that so many have already made the commitment to come back next year, I can't wait for 2022 with so many exciting young prospects at the club and hopefully we can get a full season in!

D E E M N A O G D N A B The second quarter was more evenly poised on the score board as the Cats moved quickly forward through the exciting Zac Nash, helped along by a solid shepherd by Dylan Ayton, to the equally exciting Adam McKinnon, McKinnon kicking the Cats first goal.

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To Dylan, Kristy and all the hard workers behind the scenes thankyou for the work you have all put in this season, as Queen Elizabeth said in her Annus Horribilis speech, it is not a year I shall look back with undiluted pleasure.

Thank you also to all the Cats fans for the support given throughout the year, stick with the club through the hard times makes the good times so much The Cats had to wait another 10 sweeter, Carn the Cats! minutes for their second goal which came about when Gabe Thank-you to all our valued Parsons made some space for sponsors including Nutrien Ag himself and sent the ball long Solutions, Taylor Motors, into the forward line where Glenelg Inn, Bendigo Bank, Hamish McCrae put himself A s t o n N e w m a n T i m b e r s , between his opponent and the Casterton Secondary College ball and soccered the ball and Foodworks. through the big sticks.

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Under 18’s Coach: Duncan McGregor Team Manager: Darren Sims 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 78

Ethan Habets (vc) 79 Shem Wastell 80 James Snell 81 Joshua Chuck 82 Max Lockwood 84 Noah Sims 85 Mitchell Sims 87 Ellio Fisher Fergus Calderwood Oliver Thomson (vc) Ethan Sims Nick Wilke Liam Turley Josh McGregor (c) Blake Neshoda Alex Ridding

Ryan Kuhl Sam McTaggart Tyrone Rayner Jordan Stephens Oscar Adams Jack Domaschenz Harrison McBain

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White Coach: Ma Bryant Assistant Coach: David Wright White 4 Joel Bryant 7 Will Vaughan 8 Mitch Harrold 15 Connor Fielding 33 Nick Adams 35 Ethan Patzel 36 Anton Circelli 38 Sam Sims 41 Harry Mitchell 42 Rani Mu on 43 Fletcher Lawson 44 Nick Yates 45 Harry Wright 46 Josh Younger

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White Coach: Adam Salmon Assistant Coach: White 3 Jace Maxwell 5 Archie Milich 6 Lewis Sigley 11 Brad Jennings 12 Cooper Medhurst 14 Mason Bentley 17 Cur s Page 18 Noah Maxwell 19 Jacob Salmon 20 Lachlan Cameron 21 Will A will 22 Gabe Jones 23 Max Lawson 24 Harry Ellis

Red Coach: Darren Keding Manager: Michelle Kuhl

Lochlan Thiele Liam Delaney Mickey Richardson Kobe Bannon Angus Urquhart Lachlan Ray Brydon Klingberg Max Whitehead Addison Sims Jakob Hann Ma hew Thomas

Red Dean Harten Elwood Geary Jake Richter Ethan O’Donnell Charlie Lockwood Archie Morgan Finn O’Reilley Oscar Sneath

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Herman Ferreira Josh McPeake Mitchell Bright Adam Kaliebe Mav Parsons Rufaro Makore Trys n Gage Sully Gibbs Riley Hornibrook Sam Craig Fletcher Bright Gus Sweeney Sid Herbert Cory Wombwell Kais Parsons

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Red Coach: Shaun Lockwood Assistant Coach:

26 Phoenix Holland 29 Isaak Bouchier 30 Harry Hicks Darcy Landon Henry Pedler

Coach: Jimmy Boulton Assistant Coach: Dylan Ryan

Hector Farrugia Brody Fox Jack Walmsley Daniel Ferguson Merlin Hopgood Ryan O’Donnell Archer Gri on Bailey Broome Max Clements Layla Sneath

Coach: Brian Rhook Assistant Coach: 2 3 4 6 8 9 13 15 16 17 18 19 24 25 33

Ricky Kaliebe Dylan Munro Sam Pa on Ben Rafferty Jack Rhook Coby Rice Josh Jones Jedd Rhook Archie Lane Riley Hutchins Blake Kurzman Phoenix Lykke Regan Parsons Kelem Blenkiron Oliver Foster

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Under 12 A’s Coach: Heath Mitchell 61 63 65 67 68 70 71 72

Jaggar Geary Lee McTaggart Alex Nunn Josh Vause Hunter Higgins Kobi Svec Banjo Morgan Hudson Croser

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James Vaughan 86 Kobi Maxwell 88 89 Rhiley Miller Mason Ropi ni Wil Merchant Finn Mitchell Axel Page Oliver McCracken

Jobe Harten Cooper Clayfield Sco McBain

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Under 12 B’s Coach: James McGregor 1 2 3 4 5 7 8

Cooper Fear Patrick Sigley Ned Gazzard Josh Hagge Isaac Salmon Harrison Xanthopoulos Hugh Bailey

Coach: Charlie Jarrad 9 12 13 14 16 17 18 20

Fergus Tarr Cruize McGregor Je A will Blake Schroder Louis Fritsche Chase Kilpatrick Elijah de Breuk Henry Medhurst

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Samuel Ellis Kur s Bentley Anthony Whi aker Albert Peters Henry Ken sh Liam Cu ng

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Ayden Nolte Mitchell Hulm Takudzwa Makore Je Lykke Brody Davis Billy Rhook Nate Robbins Nate Longhurst Darcy Brown

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Coach: Kym Clayfield 1 8 13 14 15 16 25 31

Jesse Mitchell Remi Ropi ni Oliver Cu ng Holly Phillips Thor Svec Logan Cook Bella Mcros e Henry Childs

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Dane Obrien Cooper Howard Archie Sims Bailey Timms Jackson Baker Seth Nilsson Jack Odgers

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Coaches: Nat Anderson & Vanessa Maxwell 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 25

Ewan Ellis Max Yeates Zachary Cu ng Kyan A will Mitchell Dening Liam Salmon William Anderson Elijah Finnegan

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Flynn Clarke Oscar Benjamin Jackson Janeway Thomas Pedler Beau Maxwell Harry Window Benjamin Ellis Alexander Hill

Coach: Darren Carlin

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Nate Wakefield Blake Janeway Paddy Bouchier Samuel Miller

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Bailey Carlin Phoebe Gray Alby Lane Maggie Simson Ollie Kurzman Darcy Gorman Riley Gorman Fletcher McKinnon Fraser Richardson

36 Lacy Thompson 40 Harry Simson 41 Zeb Beaton

Under 12 E’s Coaches: Mark Winterfield & Chris Patzel 103 106 107 108 109 110 112

Jack Rees Chase Noonan Fletcher Walker Lachie Crouch Hudson Cook Harry Sneath Jordan Collins

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Casey Peterse Charlie Winterfield Levi Tull Hudson O'Connell Rowan Patzel Parker Davis

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Senior Coaches: Ma Willson & Jayden Eldridge Senior Assistant Coach: Derek Ferguson Reserves Coach: Travis Younghusband 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Brad Rathjen Jake Harrap Shem Balshaw Shaun Lock Mark Rumbelow Ma hew McCallum Jesse Fry Nick Lock Patrick Hatch Blair Humphries Garth Ransom Brodie Clark Todd Lockwood Brayden Nunan Josh Whaites Robbie Brewster Jake Dempsey Tully Balshaw James Byrne Dylan Howard Nick Walters Mark Kieselbach John Forster (c) Raegan Clarke Daniel Chris an Beau Nunan Ma hew Willson

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Jeremy Nunan Jayden Eldridge Riley Janeway Josh Weedon Nathan Humphries Ben Gaffney Liam Hicks Anthony Tos Keenan Dwyer Ben Nash Tyson Shepherd Jake Biggs Sco Agnew Ma Ferguson Giancarlo Cooper Grady Janeway Luke Johnston Jack Donehue Brent Collins Alex Dethmore Adam Todd Ryleigh Devlin Connor Li le Jamie Pannenburg Sam Peske Kaiya Gale

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Zac Bradley Kade Bradley Chris Robinson Noah Lang Joe Walker Clint Gallio Lyndon Smith (vc) Steven Duldig Sam Willis Luke Ferguson Colby O’Connor Joe Pra Jacob Carger (c) Tom Renzi Hugh Armfield Mitchell Nitschke Dylan Tincknell Mathew Withers Kade Varcoe Craig Gysbers Frazer Bradley Callen McGrath Kalan Shanks Kynan Dunn Nathaniel Robbins Mitchell Reilly (vc) Adam Allen Aidan Schultz Sam Grey

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Finn Grimes Caleb Williams Harry Tunkin Gene Robinson Josh Werchon Hamish Reilly Conall Schultz Jack Davies Graham Fennell Todd Craig Craig Thomson Clay Reilly Dylan Shanks Will O’Connor Jack Hateley McKenzie Varcoe Nathan Stra ord Jack Oppelaar Zac McGuinness Andrew Curson James Wa s Jeremy Hales Jordon Pra Harry Willis Angus Wa s Nick Ash Eli Redman Jaxon Cushion

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Hello readers The under 16's and 14's both What a feeling it was to get didn't get the chocolates against the Demons but let's footy back at the kennel. hit the ground hard against the The sun was shining the birds Saints. were chirping and the Sherrin footy was flying through the So no finals for the under 18's and under 16's. But finals for stixxxx. the Under 14's, B grade and A The A grade led by coach Matt grade.

Willson and Jayden Eldridge jumped the blocks on league A massive Thankyou to all the leaders and never looked back. coaches and support staff. You B e s t p l a y e r s w e r e D a n have all been fantastic.

Christian, Johhnny Forster, Matty Willson.

This weeks A grade will have a new trophy to be won by either Goal kickers were spread over Millicent or East Gambier. the whole team but Beau Nunan finished with 4 to lead The Ray Adair memorial trophy all scorers. Great win lads. will be played in memory of the late past president.

B grade struggled against South Gambier on Saturday. Ray Adair was a ripper of a But with a few players still to bloke and I would like to thank come back into the snr squad. his family on behalf of the East Fingers crossed we might catch Gambier Football Club. the Demons on a bad day.

(Which can happen in the See you all at the footy. finals) Best players were Alex Dethmore Dylan Howard and Anthony Tos.

Go Dogs.

Under 18's took on a strong South Gambier outfit and with one more game to go and finals not happening this year I'm hoping the boys will go out with a bang against Millicent this Saturday.

Have you ever tried to do a hearing test at home? Well, here's one case where My dad's hearing test didn't quite go as planned.

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Against North last week the opening quarter was a tight and hard contest Dad feared his wife Linda wasn't but managed to outscore North by 1 hearing as well as she used to and he goal. thought she might need a hearing Second quarter seen them kick aid.

4goals to 2 to take a 21-point lead He wasn't quite sure how to raise the into half time, Gallio was finding subject with her, so he called the heaps of the footy, along with Willis, fa m i l y D o c to r to d i s c u s s t h e Cargs, Frazer and Grimes. problem.

Premiership quarter seen the Saints The Doctor told him that he could kick 6 with Gene getting on the end perform a simple informal test at of some good work from the back home to give the Doctor a better idea line and Midfield. about the level of her hearing loss. Last quarter North outscored the Saints by a goal but Millicent run out “What you do”, the Doctor said, “is comfortable winners by 53 points stand about 15 metres away from Best player was Cargs, Grimes, Gray, y o u r w i f e a n d i n a n o r m a l Gallio, Frazer Bradley and Willis. conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 10 metres Reserves with some key players out, then 5 metres and so on until you get but gained Dredge back from injury, a response”. had a battle on their hands all day, but managed to secure the win by 15 Well, that evening, while my Mum points. was in the kitchen cooking dinner Best players where Harry, Gizzy, and he was in the lounge room, Dad Scruff Shanks, Mitch Reilly, Macca thought it would be a good time to and Ferg. perform the test.

He said to himself, “I must be about Making my Mark!

15 metres away, let's see what happens”.

Under 18 were 100-point winners So, in a normal tone he asked, “Hey, against North with Cush kicking 6 and what's for dinner?”

Wez 5. Other goals to Aussie Fuller No response. and Nick Joy 3, Hainsey, Worm and Riley Redway 1.

“Hmmm”, Dad thought to himself. Best Players, Cush, Josh, Hainsey, So he moved closer to the kitchen, Tizza, Wezza and Nick Joy. about 10 metres away from Mum and repeated, “Linda, what's for Under 16 had a 38-point win with dinner?” backman turned forward Harry Still no response.

Gibbs kicking 3 goals. Eli and Jackson “Her hearing must be worse than I Bowden with 2 and 1 each to Jack thought ”, he said to himself. Haggett, Shanksy, Blake and Kobe.

Best Players were Eli, Jack H, Shanksy, Next he moved into the dining room, Simsy, Harry Gibbs, and Max Rorlach. where he was about 5 metres from Mum and asked, “Honey, what's for Under 14 won by with Kobe kicking 3 dinner?” and Charlie D and Beau D kicking 1 Again he got no response. each.

So, he walked up to the kitchen door, which was only about 2 metres away.

“Hey, what's for dinner?”

Again there was no response.

So he walked right up behind her. “'Linda, what's for dinner?”

(I just love this) “For God's sake, Stephen”, she yelled out, “for the FIFTH time, it's bloody CHICKEN A grade had a good win against North that sees them play off this week against East, to see who finishes in second spot on the ladder and gets the double chance.

Best Players were William Wilson, Dyl Sigston, Kobe, Jett, Charlie D, Lenny, Campbell H and Max Hunt.

12 A had a win with Lenny and Ryder Lindner kicking the goals.

Best players were Lenny, Ryder, Curtis Shanks, Cruz Gibson, Ari Robbins, Cylas Goodes and Henry Damhuis.

12 C Goal kicker, Brax Thomas 2.

Better Players, Brax Thomas, Levi Robbins, Axel Joyce, Arlie Sims, Campbell McMullan and Pacey Duldig.

Awards to the first 4.

Under 8, Award winners, Halle Gene kicked 8 against North that has Stratford, Lachlan Murphy, Tully him on 99 goals, an amazing effort in Robinson. a shortened and covid interrupted season. So, let's all get down to East East Gambier goal sneak Beau Nunan was in great form last week kicking 4 goals

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Keenan Dwyer Saw Nai Lay Bae Darcy Hunt Soe Nay Jess Plunke Charlie Smith Sam Lock Thomas Bignell Tom Lewis Riley Flamank Mitchell Price James Baggio Thomas Graney Eh Mwe Connor Barry

Josh Werchon Tyrone May Ty Lang Blake Werchon Ma Varcoe Kalan Shanks Jed Haines Aus n Fuller Jacob Todd Billy Shanks Nicholas Joy Kade Varcoe Jack O’Leary Kynan Dunn Jaxon Cushion Tallan Dunn Deegan Lasle

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Under 16’s Coach: Darren Dean Assistant Coach:

Coach: Ma Ellis Assistant Coach: 1 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 13 14 17 19 23 24 27

Ky McCracken 32 Angus Clarke 33 Will Ellis (c) 43 Elijah Stra ord 60 Kyan Chi leborough 64 Fionn Graney 65 Blake Overmaat-Pohlner Kaelan Mee Talan Dalton Jack Lawrence William Virgo Harlon Puhara Bae Nae Ha Jarvi Mee Soe Nai

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Alex Lamb (vc) Bo Sampson Riley Lawrence Riley Ellis Nicholas Bignell Hayden Stewart

Je Werchon Jack Hagge Daniel Hateley Blake Werchon Eli Redman Max Rohrlach Kalan Shanks Tallan Dunn Jackson Dean Dylan Sigston Brodi Sims Harry Gibbs Kobe Gibson Jackson Bowden Sam Hunt

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Under 14’s Coach: Steve McCann Assistant Coach: 2 6 14 20 24 26 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46

Angus McKinnon Riley Mitchell Gav Lapatha Jaiden Picken Jarvi Mee Charlie Clark Tex Tilley Cruz McCracken Jarrod Carey Brock Dempsey Noah Gollan Brodie Versteegh Riley Lawrence Ethan Hunt Lachlan Legray

Coach: Jason Werchon Assistant Coach: 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 56 57 59 60 62 63 70

Solomon Telford Jamie Todd Isaac Dwyer William Rentsch Andison Perryman Vaughn Stra ord Mason Andersen Banjo Sampson Alexander Bruce Cooper McCann William Humphries Riley Ellis Corey Smith Toby Grigg Angus Work

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Je Werchon Adam Smith Max Hunt Kobe Gibson Dylan Sigston Harrison Thwaites Sam Gronn William Bohlin Cash Kenny Liam Cawood Beau Douglas Cambell Hateley Zac Ash Cooper Todd William Wilson

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Under 12 A’s Coaches: Kelvin Cook & Grant Spooner

Coaches: Craig Tunkin and Michael Gibson

Jackson Saunders Rhys Grigg Sco Brooks Joshua Cameron Noah Spooner Zalia Will Vincent Xavier Clark Tate Cook

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Archie Allen Flynn Gray Evan Clark Henry Virgo Troy Horbury Jalen Allen Connah Sims Amelia Ireland Blair Virgin

Cur s Shanks Ryder Lindner Ari Robbins Byron Sonnycresp Mark Bohlin Isabelle Lenny Tunkin Cylas Goodes

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Naite Thomson Oakley Nicholls Cruz Gibson Liam Millard Logan Douglas Klaye Kenny Mitchell Holyoak-Tarrant Dallas Zalme

Under 12 B’s Coach: Shane Grigg Taj Wilson Xavier Farmilo Ryan Hinchliffe Linx Hellyer Eamon Cook Chayse Gifford Alex Kanahs Flynn Chi leborough Samuel Dickson

Posy Tilley Harry Lynn Lachlan McCann James Driscoll Titan Dumigan Jack Humphries Emme Best Logan Forster

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Coach: Ma White Bodhi Ellis Nash Neilson Brayden Legray Mitchell O’Brien Tom Croser William Clark Liam Hinchliffe Lewis Anderson Lucas Johnston

Coach: Nathan Stra ord Je Beever Braith Allison Kade Hand Cooper Bignell Max Greene Vaughan Hunter Taj White Mitchell

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Tait Grge c 19 Colby Watson 25 Dextor Ross 29 Soney Cresp 33 Ryder Stra ord Levi Robbins Pacey Duldig Axel Joyce Cambell McMullan

Tyler Ryan Tait Cameron Brax Thomas Arlie Sims Thomas Lowe Judd Hales

Under 12 D’s Coach: Bre Hosking Tyler Mariano William Leitch William Richardson Will Hosking Noah Griffin Chase Buckingham Elijah Dickson Na on Edwards Tahj Pitkin

Parker Lamont Oliver Devlin Zach Paech Jensen Duell Connor Lynn Jordan Soderlund Louis Prosperi-Porta Travis Seaman Blake Cooper

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Coach: Nick Anderson & Richard Humphries Judd Creek Hugh Clark Tayte Mcgrath Blake Humphries Baden Dihm Samuel Andersen Sebas an Grubb

Asher Anderson Kade Jakutavicius Maxx Keenan Tyler Cox Campbell Best

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Fraiser Fleming Frankie Robins Owen Plloyd Summer Ros Tex Thomas Jax Reilly Jed Sunderland

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As the 2021 Bendigo Bank Western Border Football League season heads into finals, players need to dig deeper to reach the top and few perfected that skill like Heath Sims.

Sims was lucky enough to win many premierships during his junior days at Millicent before even more flags followed after his switch to South Gambier.

Growing up in Millicent, his introduction to the game was through the school footy system and before too long he ventured off to McLaughlin Park.

Sims said it was a fun time rising through the grades with a super Saints' outfit.

“We were rather successful in junior footy through Under 12's to 16's,” he said.

“We played in four consecutive grand finals and won three premierships, which was nice to have as a junior.”

However, it was a special day with some of Glenelg's SANFL stars from the eighties which made the biggest impact on Sims' childhood.

“Way back as a 10-year-old I will always remember turning up at a Glenelg Football Club clinic where some footballers came down and I was lucky enough to win an award from Mount Burr boy (300 SANFL game veteran) John Seebohm,” he said.

“I won a footy and then I was hooked, following the Glenelg footy club and one player I loved was Kym Hodgeman, who moved to North Melbourne, hence I am still a North Melbourne tragic to this day.”

After flying through juniors, Sims broke into Millicent's A Grade unit at the raw age of 17 under the stewardship of Port Adelaide legend and eight-time Collingwood player Russell Johnston.

He said it took a while to get his head around the situation.

“I was a scrawny little whippet, so I was a bit overawed being around club legends because it was just an honour to train with the seniors,” Sims said.

“It was when the We ste r n B o rd e r was at its top being a hard competition and I was thrown onto the wing.

“It was strange because on the football field I had a bit of a no-fear factor and I probably put my body in places it should not have been.

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“Although Millicent was not a massively successful club on the field, you still had to work hard to earn your spot.”

Sims strung together close to 50 games for the Saints, but lived in Mount Gambier completing an apprenticeship and the recruiters at Blue Lake Sports Park sensed an opportunity to bolster their loaded list.

“I was working and living in Mount Gambier, but still travelling to Millicent three nights a week, so it was full on,” he said.

“Then the great Peter Sims from South Gambier tried to track me down over a few phone calls which I rejected.

“But then we sat down and in the end, I thought had some mates at South, I was doing a lot of travelling and playing against them they were very professional and respected, so it was an easy thing to say 'yes I want to be a part of that'.

“They were very accommodating in welcoming me and they were very humble which taught me some great life skills.”

Sims arrived at South in 1998 and enjoyed success straight away helping the team to its third successive flag in his first grand final.

He admitted he was nervous during his maiden A Grade decider and said the competitive, but unified vibe around the club was the secret to the Demons' success.

“Training was a fun place to be,” Sims said.

“You did not want to let your mate beat you, so there was always a desire to improve “My first grand final was amazing; everyone had a job to do and we were lucky enough to get the job done.

“It was all about mateship and enjoying football.”

South did it again in 1999 where Sims played a starring role winning the best-on-ground medal with four goals, but it almost never happened.

“We had just come off a preliminary final against North Gambier where I broke a finger after getting it caught in Andrew Close's guernsey,” he said.

“I thought that was the end of me, but the finger was put back together on Monday and I fronted up on Saturday.

“Peter Sims decided to put me into the forward line and I kicked three goals in the first quarter which was not expected.”

The Demons complete their staggering five-peat, a record in the WBFL in the following year and Sims believed it was the high point in his career from a team and individual perspective.

“Under Duncan McGregor we went through 2000 undefeated which I think had never been done before,” he said.

“I also thought I played my best footy during that year and got to represent the state in the national championships.

“We played in Wagga and it was very cold, but was coached by Adelaide Crows legend Rodney

Maynard and the team manager was Darren Chandler, who happens to be my boss at the moment.

“Myself, Jon Copping and Brett Exelby were the locals from the team and they are mates for life.

“It was a great experience playing fast and hard footy, so it was pretty well the perfect year.”

South and Sims' habit of collecting trophies continued throughout the 21st century with three more grand final victories in seven years.

The veteran remained an integral part of the Demons' side performing roles across all areas of the oval.

But Sims concluded enough was enough after a failed attempt to score a seventh premiership against North Gambier in 2012.

“I had never played in a losing grand final, so it was not the best way to go out, but it was not a hard decision to make,” he said.

“I started to get those old man injuries and thought I had my time and wanted to get more involved in my kids' footy.

“I remember sitting with Leigh Capewell in the changerooms and we thought 'that is it' so we weren't being the big tough guys anymore.”

The magnificent midfielder is still deeply involved with the game though his job as the game development coordinator at the SANFL. Sims has only been in the role for six months, but is honoured to continue giving back to the game.

“That Glenelg clinic put a smile on my face, so it gives me a lot of enjoyment now doing similar sorts of stuff representing the Glenelg Football Club,” he said.

“I cover all three leagues in the South East zone and all the schools in between to grow and improve fo o t b a l l p a r t i c i p at i o n t h ro u g h co a c h i n g , competitions and clinics.

“Working in something that is a passion like football, it doesn't seem like work.”

Sims still bounces around Blue Lake Sports Park, keeping a close eye on his sons Jed and Mitch, who are also becoming very successful and talented Demons in their own right.

Sadly, this will be the final footy flashback of the year.

It has been a privilege speaking to some of the modern-day greats of the Western Border world and learning their amazing stories.

I hope you have enjoyed reading them as much as I loved writing them!

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ROUND 14 RESULTS A GRADE East Gambier 64 (T. Gray, E. Hunter) d South Gambier 36 (A. Duncan, E. Bouchier) Millicent 62 (T. Sanderson, L. Denton) d North Gambier 57 (B. Walters, C. Davey) West Gambier 74 (S. Ri er, A. Cram) d Casterton Sandford 47 (C. Humphries, P. Murrell) A RESERVE East Gambier 55 (M. Richardson, T. Gray) d South Gambier 35 (M. Reid, M. Thiele) Millicent 47 (S. Ellis, S. Galllio) d North Gambier 41 (A. Close, L. Morgan-Howe) West Gambier 62 (C. Hunter, H. Fischer) d Casterton Sandford 61 (N. Rhook, M. Rice) B GRADE South Gambier 55 (S. Auld, C. Riley) d East Gambier 32 (N. Smith, G. Hunt) Millicent 54 (M. Varcoe, J. Sunderland) d North Gambier 19 (A. Whan, E. Willoughby) Casterton Sandford 60 (A. McKinnon, L. Cleary) d Werst Gambier 31 (L. Jones, J. Kipping) C GRADE East Gambier 45 (K. Gaffney, D. Waters) d South Gambier 35 (J. McGregor, M. Dalton) Millicent 56 (S. Sims, S. Skeer) d North Gambier 26 (B. Young, I. Adam) West Gambier 35 (P. Coombe, O. James) d Casterton Sandford 33 (J. Parsons, K. Hutchins) 17 & UNDER South Gambier 57 (A. Duncan, M. Reid) d East Gambier 30 (I. Lamb, A. Bosko) Millicent 83 (O. Dean, D. Tunkin) d North Gambier 32 (L. Norman, A. Tentye) West Gambier 62 (S. Ri er, H. Pearson) d Casterton Sandford 50 (C. Foster, C. Humphries) 15 & UNDER A East Gambier 23 (J. Davis, M. Lamb) drew with South Gambier 23 (S. Wight, M. Harrold) Millicent 36 (L. Paul, E. Easterby) d North Gambier 24 (S. Mobbs, C. Nulty) West Gambier 54 (L. Croker, L. Simpson) d Casterton Sandford 27 (I. Lane, P. Carlin) 15 & UNDER B East Gambier 22 (A. Beverdige, L. Lamb) d South Gambier 17 (S. Wight, C. A will) Millicent 37 (M. Fauchelle, M. Alcock) d North Gambier 21 (P. DeNys, T. McEachern) Casterton Sandford 50 (P. Carlin, M. Pa on) d West Gambier 24 (A. Hudson, I. McGregor) 13 & UNDER A South Gambier 36 (B. Bell, B. Ridding) d East Gambier 27 (S. Clark, K. Kerr) Millicent 39 (E. Crowe, M. Lynch) d North Gambier 28 (K. Anderson, E. Adam) West Gambier 43 (E. Jolley, S. Lindner) d Casterton Sandford 12 (O. Nolte, B. Carlin) 13 & UNDER B East Gambier 32 (T. Kemp, M. Clark) d South Gambier 5 (Z. Cole, H. Harvey) North Gambier 28 (M. Wells, M. Griffith) d Millicent 16 (J. Hibberd, T. Grosser) West Gambier 16 (L. Murdoch, E. McKenny) d Casterton Sandford 15 (M. Rees, B. Carlin) 11 & UNDER South Gambier 15 (E. Merchant, I. Fielding) d East Gambier 11 (I. Watson, S. Beveridge) Millicent 18 d North Gambier 15 West Gambier 36 (R. Lamb, H. Jackson) d Casterton Sandford 6 (S. Winchester, K. Henry)

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LADDERS 15 & UNDER A

A-GRADE East Gambier Millicent North Gambier West Gambier South Gambier Cast. Sandford

P W D 13 13 0 14 12 0 14 7 0 13 6 0 14 2 0 12 0 0

Millicent North Gambier East Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford South Gambier

P W D 14 12 1 13 10 0 13 8 0 13 5 0 12 3 1 14 1 0

L 0 2 7 7 12 12

F 826 956 770 802 614 398

A PTS 478 27 712 24 668 14 726 13 903 4 879 2

% 63.34 57.31 53.54 52.48 40.47 31.16

Millicent North Gambier West Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford South Gambier

P W D 14 14 0 13 10 0 13 6 0 13 5 1 12 2 0 13 1 1

Cast. Sandford East Gambier Millicent West Gambier North Gambier South Gambier

P W D 12 12 0 13 10 0 14 9 0 13 4 0 14 4 0 14 1 0

F 854 772 663 613 563 473

A PTS 615 25 595 20 578 17 669 11 619 9 868 2

% 58.13 56.47 53.42 48.05 47.63 35.27

P W D 14 12 0 14 12 0 12 8 0 14 4 1 13 3 1 13 0 0

L 2 2 4 9 9 13

F 709 721 517 466 458 443

A PTS 431 24 522 24 416 18 599 9 615 8 731 1

% 62.19 58.00 55.41 43.75 42.68 37.73

Millicent North Gambier South Gambier West Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford

P W D 14 14 0 14 9 0 13 7 0 14 6 0 13 3 0 12 1 0

L 0 5 6 8 10 11

F 651 574 461 522 408 297

A PTS 369 28 497 18 436 15 527 12 563 7 521 4

% 63.82 53.59 51.39 49.76 42.01 36.30

17 & UNDER Millicent South Gambier West Gambier North Gambier Cast. Sandford East Gambier

P W D 14 14 0 14 9 0 13 7 0 14 6 0 12 3 0 13 1 0

% 73.12 66.11 47.93 42.84 31.16 29.64

L 0 3 5 9 10 13

F 531 405 366 338 333 201

A PTS 290 26 329 21 345 18 371 9 439 8 400 2

% 64.67 55.17 51.47 47.67 43.13 33.44

P W D 14 14 0 14 11 0 14 8 0 13 4 0 13 3 0 12 0 0

L 0 3 6 9 10 12

F 729 635 358 338 274 117

A PTS 233 28 218 22 474 16 440 9 507 7 579 2

% 75.77 74.44 43.02 43.44 35.08 16.81

13 & UNDER B

C-GRADE Millicent North Gambier East Gambier South Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford

A PTS 294 28 307 20 466 13 491 12 614 6 522 3

13 & UNDER A

B-GRADE Millicent South Gambier Cast. Sandford North Gambier East Gambier West Gambier

F 800 599 429 368 278 220

15 & UNDER B

A-RESERVE L 1 4 5 8 8 13

L 0 3 7 7 10 11

L F A 0 995 549 5 1437 622 6 741 696 8 533 1446 9 459 619 12 507 740

PTS 28 18 15 12 8 3

% 64.44 69.79 51.56 26.93 42.57 40.65

North Gambier Millicent West Gambier Cast. Sandford East Gambier South Gambier

P W D 14 12 0 14 12 0 13 9 0 12 3 1 13 3 1 14 0 0

L 2 2 4 8 9 14

F 406 353 286 180 203 104

A PTS 152 24 189 24 169 19 249 9 347 8 426 0

% 72.75 65.12 62.85 41.95 36.90 19.62

NETBALL GAME TIMES 9am & 8.45am - 13 & Under A & 11 & Under 10.15am - 15 & Under A & 13 & Under B 11.30am -17 & Under & 15 & Under B 1.00pm - A Reserve & C Grade 2.30pm - A Grade & B Grade *All mes are in South Australian me zones

MATCH REPORTS EAST GAMBIER V SOUTH GAMBIER Much like the previous weekend against North Gambier, South Gambier played a strong first half against the undefeated Bulldogs and trailed by only five at quarter me and 11 at the main break.

Missing tall shooter Grace Edwards, who suffered a season ending ankle injury mid week, the young shoo ng combina on of Alyssa Duncan and Lara Munro shower no fear, combining well and using their agility and understanding from some seasons in junior ranks together, to work their way through the tough East defence of Lisa Fyfe and Bo Creek.

In the end, it was a 28 goal loss but the young South shoo ng combina on c e r ta i n l y m a d e t h e m o st o f t h e i r opportuni es, ne ng 36 from 42, in a promising glimpse into the future for the Demons.

But in the end, the Bulldogs relentless pressure and speed with ball in hand wore t h e D e m o n s d o w n , re co rd i n g t h e comfortable victory with Emily Hunter and Tarsh McCallum domina ng the mid court and Tenille Gray and Amryn Bosko revelling in plenty of supply to ensure the scoreboard was eventually weighted in the home side's favour.

Gray was at her prolific best, taking plenty of ball high in the court and using her usual decep on on the pass to work plenty of shots from close range or dishing off to her composed younger shoo ng partner.

South defenders Brandi Bouchier and Ellie Bouchier s ll got some touches but the weight of supple told a story.

Hunter, Tyne Bosko, Fyfe and Creek s ll had their moments of crea ng turnover ball, especially when the ball was delivered cross court or in the air, while another four quarters with McCallum back in the line-up a er a long injury lay off, can only be valuable for the compe on pacese ers.

East certainly trialled some offensive and defensive plays during the contest, readying themselves for when they will be seriously tested by Millicent this weekend and in a twist in the draw – the following week, in finals.

Duncan was clearly the best for the Demons – thrown back into the shoo ng circle a er a season on the a acking wing, and not missing a beat. In fact, she was then general of the forward line, accurate on the finish and combined well with Munro.

Ellie Bouchier also made her mark while taking on the toughest defensive gig in the compe on – denying Tenille Gray easy

ball – and while Gray was clearly on of East's best, Ellie Bouchier took some strong rebounds, got her hands to some cri cal ball and was strong over the shot.

injury has certainly not helped their premiership campaign.

WEST GAMBIER V CASTERTON SANDFORD Glad to be back on court, Casterton Sandford but in a strong first half against the finals bound Roos, trailing by 11 at the main break.

Buddle has allowed Mel Renko to move into the centre and has combined well with the circle defenders, Maddie Whaites and Noni McConnell, to pressure opposi on into error and crea ng turnover ball.

On the flip side, North has been running with eight players, rota ng their mid court, so a rejigging of the line-up will not be as disrup ve as it could have been.

Paige Murrell used her pace and ming on the drive to secure a number of scoring opportuni es for the Cats, ne ng 18 from 22 in the opening half.

The defensive pressure from Caeleigh Humphries and Ebany Jarrad was also impressive as they ba led the height and accuracy of Sarah Ri er and smarts of Lisa McGregor to try and minimise the scoreboard damage.

T h at b e i n g s a i d , S a ra h R i e r wa s outstanding again, ne ng 54 from 65, as she con nued to hit the long and close range shots, while McGregor really picked up her scoring in the second half with 16 from 18.

Kit was the third quarter when the damage was done – West taking the quarter 24-10 which put the result beyond doubt.

The hard running Tara Bryant and Scarle Jarrad had a great tussle through the mid court, while West defender Amy Cram was marshalling the troops in the defensive third and crea ng plenty of turnover ball with her ability to read the play and cut off many a foray forward from the Cats.

Celebra ng her 50 game milestone, Zhane Crawford did her best to stop Carlee Ransom influencing the contest with a consistent performance on the defensive wing for the Cats, while Murrell thrived on the move to goal a ack in the final quarter, conver ng eight from nine as her pace and ming against proved pivotal.

It looms as the final minor round match for the Cats with lockdown set to stymie their final round clash with South Gambier, while West now face North Gambier in the final minor round before taking the Tigers on again in the first semi final.

MILLICENT V NORTH GAMBIER It was another classic ba le with Millicent defea ng North Gambier for the third me this season in another ght encounter.

The Tigers again showed they will be as compe ve as anyone in the upcoming finals series, although losing wing defender Lauren Buddle to an Achilles

North held a one goal lead at the first break and won the second quarter by one as well but it was the third quarter that turned the game, the Saints taking it by eight to take a six goal lead into the final quarter before eventually winning by five goals.

As expected it was a ba le of the tall shooters, North's Caroline Davey ne ng 50 from 56 and Millicent's Tabatha Sanderson conver ng 47 from 53, with both shooters having a perfect quarter each – Davey opened the match with 12 straight, while Sanderson finished with a flurry in the final quarter with 13 without a miss.

Of course, someone has to get the ball to the tall mber at the post, and North's Brianna Walters and Millicent's Lucy Denton did it well, with both being named in their respec ve team's best.

Both used their pace and accuracy on the feed to ensure both shooters had plenty of opportuni es to hit the scoreboard.

The third quarter dominance from the Saints was as much about the defensive work as it was what Millicent did with ball in hand, keeping North to only 14 scoring opportuni es as Denton and Duldig applied the pressure out front and Hannah Nitschke and Por a McRae created enough turnover ball to give the Saints the ascendancy and Sanderson's 16 from 17, courtesy of some crea ve feeding from Demi Verbena, ensured Millicent got band for their buck.

Normally losing three mes to a team during the minor round would be defla ng for an opposi on but North knows they are in striking distance and will now turn their a en on to taking on West Gambier, both this weekend and then in the knockout semi final the following weekend.

ROUND 15 PREVIEW EAST GAMBIER V MILLICENT It is the top of the table clash and a preview of next weekend's 2nd semi final so given it is somewhat of a dress rehearsal, both East Gambier and Millicent have a chance to trial things and also hold a few tac cs back, making the result of this contest hard to quan fy.

There is certainly a psychological advantage to be gained by securing the victory and East will be keen to emulate their opponent's incredible record in seasons past, by ending the minor round undefeated and not showing any chinks in the armour as they head into the double chance final next Sunday against the reigning premiers The Bulldogs took more than a half to shake off a determined South Gambier last round and they will be looking to bring more intensity to this weekend's contest, especially in terms of the full court defensive pressure the Bulldogs have long considered a trademark and that was more evident in their dominant second half against the Demons.

Much will rest on the ability of Paige Nitschke and Demi Verbena to use their speed and smart s to work their way through the tough defensive efforts of Emily Hunter, Tyne Bosko, Lisa Fyfe and Bo Creek, while at the other end, it will be the pressure from hard working mid courters Lucy Denton and Lisa Duldig to try and force the feeders into error and deny Tenille Gray and Amryn Bosko too much easy ball.

The return of Tarsh McCallum saw some strong structure in the offensive end and the a ack line will be be er for having returned to their preferred star ng seven and no doubt any wrinkles have been ironed out this week on the training court.

Millicent are certainly more match hardened, having some off a tough victory over North Gambier in a high quality contest and they have proved in 2021 that they are good at keeping opposi on teams at bay in ght goal for goal contests.

The start will be cri cal with both sides usually looking to blow opposi on out of the water early but while the gap is closing on East and the challengers, the Bulldogs should end the 2021 minor round with a zero in the loss column.

NORTH GAMBIER V WEST GAMBIER This will be a match to savour and like the East versus Millicent clash is a dress rehearsal for the following Saturday's knockout semi final. North Gambier is hos ng West Gambier with the results split thus far in 2021. The Tigers should enter the clash confident a er again pushing Millicent to the limit but West will also be buoyed by a domina ng performance over the Cats.

There are intriguing match ups all over the court with Maddie Whaites looking to quell the influence of star Roo shooter Sarah Ri er and at the other end, Jade Ri er looking to deny iconic

DENTON’S

Tiger shooter Caroline Davey too much ball.

Both Whaites and Jade Ri er will be relying on pressure out the front from their respec ve mid courts, as well as the work of their fellow circle defenders with both North's Noni McConnell and West's Amy Cram are the generals of their respec ve defensive thirds.

The mid court clash between experience North centre Mel Renko and rising star Tara Bryant will be intriguing as both boast a strong work ethic, and impact at both ends of the court, hi ng the circle hard in a ack and ge ng important defensive touches.

This match will be all about gaining the mental edge for the following week and imagine both will be going all out to win.

North will be hampered by the season ending injury to Lauren Buddle so this weekend will be a chance to develop a new team chemistry at the defensive end but they should be able to secure a narrow victory on their home court.

SOUTH GAMBIER V CASTERTON SANDFORD Match abandoned

North Gambier Yellow & Black A grade North 57 vs Millicent 62 A good strong start saw us up by 2 at the main break. The first half was a strong 7 player performance. Unfortunately, in the third quarter Lauren was injured and left the court for the remainder of the game. Tenielle stepped into the WD tag and played her part in a strong defensive structure.

Unfortunately, we went down by 5. However, there is a lot to like about the work ethic of each player.

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U15A's North 24 vs Millicent 36 We didn't come away with a win but the girls fought hard all game.

We started strong which is the goal we set ourselves during the week.

A lapse in the third and few silly mistakes was the only reason we went down. Looking forward to facing them again in the finals.

Awards: Stella and Cara

U15B's North 21 vs Millicent 37 The girls had a great first half, everyone played really well. Sadly, we fell away in the second half. For our last game next week, let's play A Res North 41 vs Millicent 47 the way we know we can and It was a tight tussle between these come away with a win two teams, the top of the table clash. Both teams match up well U13A's North 28 vs Millicent 39 and it was always going to be a The girls played an impressive first challenge to maintain the intensity quarter with speedy transitions & required to overcome a strong good decision making in attack to Millicent side. We were able to outplay the opposition by 2 goals. maintain this level for 3 quarters of Tight checking defence by all netball but unfortunately some players especially Kelsie, Ruby & missed goals and errors allowed Raine in the defence third created Millicent to make a 10 goal lots of extra opportunities for our turnaround in the last quarter. We goalies. Awards- Elodie & Ruby will regroup and have another crack at this team in the first final.

U13B's North 28 vs Millicent 16 The 13B girls came out firing! It B Grade North 19 vs Millicent 54 Not our greatest effort out there was like a switch had been flicked but we did show some more and you could see the want in their aggression. Let's work this week eyes. Each and every player played and play like I know we can and a strong game, chasing every ball give the finals a shake. Awards: and putting pressure down the court throughout the whole game.

Elyse and Georgia The ball was turned over many of times by our strong defenders, C Grade North 26 vs Millicent 56 linked down the court quickly with We knew it would be a challenging our mids and the shooters were game, however we let Millicent able to execute the shots. All g e t t o u s e a r l y a n d n e v e r players received an award this recovered. We know we can play week based on how gratified they much better especially when we made us as coaches. play as a team. We will work hard to be ready for the next clash in the Under 11's North vs Millicent 2nd Semi in Casterton.

All players combined well today to produce a great game against a U17's North 32 vs Millicent 83 s k i l l e d t e a m a t M i l l i c e n t .

The girls had a strong start to the D efen s ively yo u a ll wo rked game which is a real positive as together to get many touches and this is something we have been intercepts which resulted in working hard on throughout the turnovers and kept their score to a season. Unfortunately, we weren't minimum. Our passing down court able to maintain this momentum and driving is improving each throughout the game, and lost week so let's keep up the good Alysha to an ankle injury in the work for our last game. Well done second quarter which made things to all. Congratulations to Ava and difficult. Proud of the girls Taylah for receiving the awards attacking efforts to achieve our this week. goal we set at the start of the game. Well done to Zarly who worked hard all day to drive onto the circle and feed beautifully into the goalies. Best players - Lauran and Zarly.

What a great day to play netball in what was our final home game for the season!

Was even better to welcome Casterton to Malseed Park after we weren't sure if the games would even go ahead the night before. Was great to see the smiling faces on the all the kids faces who were just happy to be playing the sport they love. Thank you to all the people that worked in the b a c k g r o u n d t o m a ke i t happen.

West Gambier Blue & Red

Holly Jackson 13B's: West defeated Casterton 16 - 15 1st Best Player: Lara Murdoch 2nd Best Player: Ella McKenny Under 11's: West defeated Casterton 36 - 6 1st Best Player: Ruby Lamb 2nd Best Player: Hannah Jackson

A big thank you to our Round 14 Game Day Award Sponsors for this Round - Please make sure you support them and say thanks when you get the A Grade: West defeated chance❤ Casterton 74-47 1st Best Player: Sarah Ritter 2nd Best Paradise Pizzas Player: Amy Cram Kaboom Family A Reserve: West defeated Entertainment Casterton 62-61 1st Best Tracey Cowie & Matt Cowie Player: Claire Hunter 2nd Best The Stihl Shop Andrew Sealey Player: Han Fisher Fasta Pasta Mount Gambier B Grade: West defeated by Lima & Co. Casterton 31 - 60 1st Best The Nourish Nook Player: Leeanne Jones 2nd Leanne ' s Bodyshop VIP's Best Player: Jess Kipping Vanity Makeup Bar and Body Lounge C Grade: West defeated skin PT & massage Casterton 35 - 33 1st Best Metro Bakery and Cafe Player: Paige Coombe 2nd Dwyer's Boxing Club Best Player: Olivia James Beaurepaires Mount Gambier 17/Under: West defeated Casterton 62 - 50 1st Best Player: Sarah Ritter 2nd Best Player: Hayley Pearson - Game Day Vouchers: Maddie Milich & Stevi Clayton 15A's: West defeated Casterton 54 - 27 1st Best Player: Leila Croker 2nd Best Player: Lucy Simpson Game Day Awards: Tully Lindner & Leila Croker

In our final game before finals we head to the home of the tigers where I am sure there will be some great games of netball played.

For the teams not playing finals I hope you have enjoyed your season and we look forward to seeing you next season.

As always the biggest thank you to all our sponsors for the 15B's: West defeated by 2021 season. We appreciate Casterton 24 - 50 1st Best your ongoing support.

Player: Alex Hudson 2nd Best Player: Imogen McGregor 13A's: West defeated Casterton 43 - 12 1st Best Player: Ella Jolley 2nd Best Player: Swaye Lindner Game Day Awards: Swaye Lindner &

South Gambier Red & White Well - that was it ladies - the last minor round game of the season for the mighty Demons with this weekend's clash with Casterton Sandford unfortunately unable to go ahead because of Victorian lockdown.

The A Grade had another great first half against the undefeated Bulldogs with Alyssa putting in one of her best performances of the season, slipping into the shooting circle for the first time this season in A Grade and killing it with accurate shooting and also great feeding into Lara. Brandi and Ellie again battled hard for touches against the slick East offence, while Tully had her first four quarters on the court and was especially important as a link player. Renee and Hannah also ran hard all day, while Megan made a great cameo on the attacking wing.

The A Reserve had their best outing for the year - saving the best for last. Injuries and player unavailability has made it a tough year but Megan and Emilia played a great game in goals, while at the other end, Mykaela and Macca created some good turnover ball with Macca even spending the final quarter in centre - nice work!!!! It was one of Mel's best games for the year as she got some important touches and was also a critical link player, while Tori ran hard and delivered some of her risky but impressive balls into the circle. Tully and Ruby worked hard through the mid court with Ruby also heading back to goal keeper in the final quarter and getting a couple of important touches.

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The 17 & Under girls avenged their shock loss to East the previous time around - even without Flick at the helm and they, too, now have a finals campaign to prepare for.

The 15 & Under A girls had their best game for 2021 - another team saving the best for last - with a draw - with Maddison and Sophie the best of what was a great team effort.

The 15 & Under B girls had a narrow loss, while the 13As recovered from a slow start to win and they, too, have finals in their sights.

The 13 & Under B girls had a tough outing with skipper Lily a shining light with a great four quarter effort and Halle and Zara also putting in strong performances.

Scarlet hit the ball hard and took some great rebounds, while Kadie, Aaliyah and Sophie worked overtime in defence to create a lot of turnover ball. Tegan was also fantastic with her hard running and she is one to watch given she technically has three more years in the age group.

The 11s had a great finish to the season with their first win over East for the season with their court work being really good and backed up with some great finishing from Holly, Elsie, Courtney and Maya... this group of 15 troopers have been amazing and the club should be excited about their progress...

Casterton-Sandford

The wait was finally over for us to hit the court again after several weeks off and the A grade girls made the most of what would turn out to be our last game for the season. With an injury cloud over Claire Foster Charlotte Rice started on the court at GA and the attack line up started with Tori Broomby in the WA and Paige Murrell in her most dominant position of GS with ever reliable Scarlett Jarrod running the C position. The attach line was able to get off to a strong start finding their feet with some create passing and strong leads made. The defensive end consisted of young guns Zhane Crawford on the WD and Caeleigh Humphies and Ebany Jarrod in the circle. The girls managed to find their feet quickly and didn't make it easy for the experience West attack line.

The second quarter saw West get a quick jump on the Cats however the team wasn't going down without a fight. Our defensive line up dug deep creating turn over after turn over. The cats moved the ball well down the court each time managing 8 unanswered goals to go into half time only 6 down. Some changes were made and we welcomed Claire Foster into the GD position. Claire and Caeleigh quickly teamed up and where able to get their hands to a few balls. Paige continued her strong driving and leadership within the goal ring as Charlottes confidence continued to grow. Scarlett and Tori continued to work hard to get the ball on the ring and use their voices to support their goaling team. West come out firing in the third pushing their lead out to 20. Changes where made in the last break bring Ebany back on who didn't take long to get her hands to the ball again. Zhane was wearing her player down with her tight checking defensive. In the attack end more changes were made. Tori went back to goal shoot with Paige out at GA. Charlotte moved to WA giving the team some extra drive through the centre. Tori and Paige didn't waste time getting score on the board finding plenty of space. Scarlett continued to push out four consistent quarters through the centre. To wests credit they continued to build on their strong margin. The cats definitely didn't go down without a fight and were about to put together what could have been their most consistent game for the season.

The cats A grade girls have definitely done our club proudly through what has been, at times, a tough year on the court. They have never given up and have done the blue, white and red dress proud. All the best to all clubs and teams as they move into finals.

A reserve, unfortunately went down to West 60-61, unfortunately resulting them missing out on their finals dream. This season A res, had a very new team, consisting of many new players, but continued to work hard and improve as a team throughout the whole season and should be very proud of their efforts.

The B Grade continued on its merry way, while the C Grade just fell short again but both have a chance to make thier mark in the finals and we will all be out there to support them.

B Grade had a special game on Saturday with mid court star, Lorree Lane played her 200th game for CSFNC. They had a fantastic win over West 60-31 to cement there place in the 2021 finals. Best players were Annalee McKinnon and Lauren Cleary. Best of luck girls for finals.

C grade had a close game on Saturday, unfortunately going down to West by two goals. After Several weeks off the girls were keen to get back onto the court and get another win on the board for the season, unfortunately just falling short at the final whistle. B players were Janine Parsons and Kimberly Hutchins.

The 17&under Casterton Sandford girls stepped onto the court against West Gambier.

First game back since 10/7. After being

Emily Walker

Elsie Merchant

*Images courtesy Frank Monger Photography

Blue, White & Red lockdowned and not being able to train as a team, the girls had come onto the court ready to go.

Chloe foster and Charlotte rice, playing goals together all season, did not disappoint.

Scoring every chance they could and even being defensive attackers when the play didn't go our way. Chloe Kerr and Marissa Jamieson who played our wing attack fed the ball to the goalies without hesitation. Always backed eachother and followed through with their strong leads onto the ring.

Makayla Hutchins running out the tough position of C for 4 consistent quarters, she fed well to the goalies, drove hard for the ball and down the court to ensure she was always there.

Ebony Mutch and Sophie hart fulfilled the Wing defence position, sticking right to the opposing player, working hard on getting any hard to lose balls, leading strongly through the mid court to be that option.

Our defenders Caeleigh Humphries and Ebany jarrad, did not disappoint, all season they have played together, improving on making it harder for their opposing players to get into the ring. Getting lots of hands to the ball and being strong for the rebounds.

Unfortunately the girls didn't walk away with a win, but they did give a fight. After not being about to train as a team, the girls adapted phenomenal to the changes and walked onto that court like they hadn't missed a game.

Well done to all of these girls, your fierce competitiveness on the court was great to see.

I could not be more proud of you all. 50 - 62.

15 and under As are continuing to improve each week. They showed great strength in contesting the ball across the court. After having a slow start in the first quarter after not playing for several weeks, the girls soon got back on track to play a solid game of netball. The girls even managed to match West's 13 goals scored in the final quarter.

The best players were Ivy Lane and Pheobe Carlin. Massive thanks to Caitlyn Gorman for filling in.

15& under bs, had a slow start to the game allowing the westies to get a few goal lead on them. After regrouping and making a few changes on court, the girls got back in the groove, took back their lead and went on to lead for the rest of the match, finish 50-24.

Due to injured shooter Chelsea Hulm and Hannah Nash we welcomed Brydie Carlin and Olivia Nolte into the team, who came onto the court and fitting straight in, massive thank you to you both.

After not playing for several weeks the under 13 A girls were keen to get back on court.

We started the game off well and the girls drove strongly in attack.

West had very tall goalies but our defenders never gave up.

The girls had some great passages of play and reduced the deficit from the first round against West.

Thanks to Chloe and Marlee for filling in.

The under 13 b team almost came away with the win in a fantastic game that saw the girls fall a goal short at the final siren. After not having played for several weeks the girls were raring to go, and were neck and neck the whole game, but unfortunately couldn't away with the points.

The Casterton-Sanford under 11's girls had a great final game against West on Saturday, each girl continued to show improvement over the season and should be very proud of them selves.

Good luck to all the teams in the finals.

MILLICENT

East Gambier Red & Black A Grade - East 64 v South 36 Best Players - Tenille Gray & Emily Hunter Awards Winners - (Gym Challenge Meals) Tenille Gray (South Eastern) Emily Hunter (Beautie Studio) Tyne Bosko South put on a strong team performance, putting the pressure on all game.

East were excited about the return of Tarsh McCallum, who has been out for several games due to an injury.

East finished with a convincing win, 64 to South 36.

Tenille Gray, Emily Hunter & Tyne Bosko we're awarded best players.

East now face the challenge of playing Millicent this week.

A Res - East 55 defeated South 35 Best Players - Michelle Richardson & Teagan Fray Award Winners - (Creek Livestock) Michelle Richardson (Nourish Nook) Teagan Gray (OK Pie Shop) Sharna McKinnon B Grade - East 32 lost to South 55 Best Players - Nichola Smith & Gemma Hunt Award Winners - (Hue Colour) Becky Grosser (South Eastern) Megan Wilson (San Piero) Issy Whaites All the girls gave all on Saturday against a neat and tidy side of South Gambier. But again, our fitness and mistakes took over and brought the score out by 23 goals.

Although we did improve from last game against South 2 week ago.

Let's go out hard, we have nothing to lose and more to gain on Saturday against Millicent.

C Grade - East 45 v South 25 Best Players - Katie Gaffney & Daniela Waters Award Winners - (Athletes Foot) Jordy Davis (Lima & Co) Georgia Quick (F45) Katie Gaffney Very proud of all of the girls on Saturday, it was a great team effort and adjusting to changes quickly. Proving on the scoreboard and taking home the win.

17's - East 30 lost to South 57 Best Players - Issy Lamb & Amryn Bosko Award Winners - (OK Pie Shop) Issy Lamb (Athletes Foot) Amryn Bosko (Natural Born Grillers) Kate Dempsey A few passing errors early allowed South to get an early jump on us. As the game went on, we responded well and improved each quarter. It's been a fun season with you all, let's enjoy our last week together. Congratulations Sophie on your 50 games!

1 5 A ' s - Ea st 2 3 D rew S o u t h 2 3 Best Players - Jordy Davis & Matilda Lamb Award Winners - (Kaboom) Jordy Davis (Bakers Delight) Ambah Beveridge (Copenhagen) Tahlia Geraghty This was a game that we should have taken and from 1 week to this week was

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such a different game. We just didn’t place the ball correct to our team mates - with soft passes and incorrect choices, seen South take the ball way too easy.

We need to fight harder in tougher games and work the ball smarter. We did however have some great passes of player from deep in defence to our goalies who finished off well. However, the consistency wasnt enough and we game away with a draw. Let's regroup this work and put in 4 solid quarters

A Grade In what was a close game which was marred by a very serious injury to North's WD Lauren. On behalf of MNFC we wish her the very best with her recovery. The girls collectively worked well as a team to secure another good win in the lead up to finals.

15B's - East 22 defeated South 17 Best Players - Ambah Beveridge & Lillie Lamb Award Winners - (25 Acres) Indi Dywer (Red Rooster) Lille Lamb (McDonalds) Grace Gazzard

Best players: Tabatha & Lucy Millicent def North 62 to 57

We came away with the win, however we had to fight for it and wasnt an easy win. We need to stay body strong and want the ball a lot harder than what we did on saturday. Second attempts, chase and attack the ball strong is what wins games. you can't just cruise and expect it to happen, make it happen and work hard and strong. With our last game before finals, I want to see the intensity lift and see everyone put in 100% effort .

13A's - East 27 lost to South 36 Best Players - Sharni Clarke & Katie Kerr.

Award Winners - (Fasta Pasta) Lily Mcaintosh (Scroll Queen) Katie Kerr (Boost Juice) Skye Wilson The 13A girls come out firing on Saturday and showed just how capable they are as a team. Their balance, stren gth an d p atien ce was well displayed in this game and was a full team effort making us as coaches very proud of the continued progress they have showed throughout the year.

Unfortunately, the girls didn't take the win but should be very proud of their game.

13B's - East 32 defeated South 5 Best Players - tahni Kemp & Matilda Clark Award Winners - (Natural Born Grillers) Tahni Kemp (Scroll Queen) Jolie O'Dea (Intersport) Mia Little The girls came out firing today, determined for a win. They combined beautifully in attack to move the ball down the court and finished off strongly in goal. The defensive pressure was good all down the court enabling the defenders to get timely intercepts. Great game girls.

11's - East 11 lost to South 15 Best Players - Isabella Neilson & Stellah Beveridge Award Winners - (Athletes Foot) Isabella Neilson (McDonalds) Stellah Beveridge (Bakers Delight) Ava Olsen The girls played a fantastic game this weekend. Unfortunately, they lost but they kept their heads up and played a fantastic game. They swapped positions each quarter and it kept them on their toes! 1 game to go and the girls are so excited

A Reserve Another tight tussle for the A Reserve in a physical match against North. A slow start again for the girls, trailing at quarter and half time. The girls had a good last half to fight back and take the win, a strong team effort.

Best players: Sophie & Shelby Millicent def North 47 to 41 B Grade Fantastic full court defensive effort which proved effective in a great display for teamwork.

The girl had some lapses in concentration, allowing unforced errors to come into the game, something that can be improved on in the coming weeks. Thanks to Saige and Keeley for being a part of the team again this week.

Best players: Mia & Jackie Millicent def North 54 to 19

Millicent Red, Black & White

Best players: Olivia & Daisy Millicent def North 83 to 32 Under 15 A's The girls got off to a slow start with some wasted turnovers, however turned things around finishing the game strong. The team is working towards being able to run out 4 quarters of netball before finals.

Best players: Lillie & Ella Millicent def North 36 to 24 Under 15 B's A slow first half for the team.

The girls turned things around in the second half with everyone adjusting and playing a fun, enjoyable team game.

Awesome to see the girls smiling and enjoying themselves. Keep up the hard work at training as the results are showing on the court.

Best players: Matti & Mackinlee Millicent def North 37 to 21 Under 13 A's The girls had a slow start however improved each quarter. It was a very skilful game by both teams, with play flowing well.

Best players: Eva & Mylee Millicent def North 39 to 28 Under 13 B's A competitive first half. North gave great defensive pressure in t h e s e c o n d h a l f c re a t i n g turnovers. The girls are working on their confidence and the ability to adapt to change.

C Grade Another great win for the girls, beating North who sit at second position on the ladder convincingly this weekend.

Fantastic games from Sapphire and Sophie. Awesome to see the girls working so well Best players: Jeda & Tahnee together nearing the end of the North lost to Millicent 16 to 28 season.

Under 11's Best players: Sapphire & Sophie Great teamwork by the girls.

Excellent defence all the way Millicent def North 56 to 26 down the court with the girls improving every quarter.

Under 17's Once again, the girls worked well defensively to bring a Best players: Courtney & Olive convincing win. Ever yone Millicent def North 18 to 15 chipped in to created turnovers giving the goalies plenty of opportunity. A great team effort.

MILESTONES

Sarah Parsons

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Janine Parsons

Zhane Crawford

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SOPHIE McLEAN

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Sophie is reliable on the game days, bringing good court, able to transition the vibes to the team. ball from defence into attack safely and quickly.

Picture attached - Sophie with Mum, Wendy and Dad, She's been described as Kerry sunshine at trainings and

LORREE LANE

20M0ES GA

Mul ple league best & fairest winner and premiership player

SEASON FIXTURE

F.L.

Rnd 9 - 7th AUGUST 2021

Rnd 13 - 14th AUGUST 2021

Rnd 14 - 21st AUGUST 2021

Rnd 15 - 28th AUGUST 2021

4th SEPTEMBER 2021

5th SEPTEMBER 2021

11th SEPTEMBER 2021

18th SEPTEMBER 2021

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