Western Border Football Netball Budget - The Western - Round 16 2023

SENIORS

Millicent 1.2 3.3 3.6 5.9 (39)

West 0.1 1.2 4.9 5.12 (42)

Best - Millicent: C. Gallio, S. Waring, H. McRae, D. Tincknell, K. Shanks, H. Tunkin; West: L. Lean, M. Minuzzo, B. Newton, K. Giddings, L. Bradley-Brown, T. Mcpartlan.

Goals - Millicent: F. Bradley 2, H. McRae, H. Nitschke, H. Willis; West: D. McElroy 2, M. Minuzzo, K. Giddings, T. Lewis.

Best - North: M. Baron, S. Stafford, J. Schutz, A. Dally, C. Ortlepp, B. Shepherdson; Casterton Sandford: N. Schembri, D. Cleary, G. Parsons, M. Krieger, J. Carlin, A. McKinnon.

Goals - North: S. Stafford 3, J. Mcconnell 2, T. de W. 2, J. Collins, A. Dally, N. brown; Casterton Sandford: A. McKinnon 2, S. Craig, H. Mccrae, D. Cleary, J. OBrien, G. Parsons, M. Krieger

South 0.6 1.11 5.16 7.21 (63)

Best - South: M. Harrold, M. Sims, H. Mitchell, B. Whicker, T. Saffin; East: J. Forster, R. Lillecrapp, G. Cooper, K. Dwyer, S. Lock, R. Flamank.

Goals - South: E. Fisher 3, B. O’Neil, H. Mitchell, C. Fallas, H. Wright; East: R. Flamank 3, F. Scanlon.

RESERVES

Millicent 1.1

(32)

Best - Millicent: B. Tilley, N. Robbins, M. Withers, D. Shanks, S. Duldig, A. Was; West: R. Rutkowski, W. Crook, M. Kipping, D. Royals, L. Winterfield, T. Redden.

Goals - Millicent: S. Duldig 3, J. Peters 2; West: L. Winterfield 4, N. Lewis 2, R. Wilson 2, B. Papps, R. Rutkowski.

Cast-Sand 3.1 7.1 9.3 11.5 (71) Best - North: B. Howard, Z. Clark, B. Dethmore, L. Tille, B. Allison; Casterton Sandford: C. Wombwell, J. Smith, C. Devereux, R. Makore, K. Humphries, F. Bright.

Goals - North: T. Young 2, R. McLaughlin, L. Tille; Casterton Sandford: R. Killey 5, F. Bright 3, B. Gill, R. Makore, C. Wombwell.

UNDER 18'S

East 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) Best - South: A. Urquhart, H. Keding, C. Watson, K. Bannon, L. Ray, F. Lawson; East: No best players have been selected.

Best - North: C. Turner, B. Braithwaite, C. McLaughlin, A. Dally, J. Davis; Casterton Sandford: J. Rhook, O. Foster, J. Rhook, J. Jones, B. Mckinnon, C. Rice.

Goals - North: A. Dally 2, C. Turner; Casterton Sandford: J. Rhook 4, O. Foster 2, R. Hutchins 2, J. Rhook 2, K. Sneddon, A. Lane, S. Paon.

UNDER 14'S

Best - South: C. Williams, B. Telford, J. Chuck, D. Holland, C. Watson; East: C. Lile, A. Dethmore, B. Coppick, B. Rees, T. Mccourt, B. Gaffney

Goals - South: C. Watson, D. Holland, C. Denney-Allen; East: A. Dethmore, M. Kieselbach, J. Thomas, B. Rees.

Goals - South: A. Urquhart 9, L. Delaney 2, C. Watson 2, J. Kuhl 2, L. Ray 2, K. Bannon, C. Fielding, A. Sims, H. Keding; East: No goal scorers recorded.

Best - Millicent: T. Dunn, H. Gibbs, P. Jennings, C. Hateley, A. Wesolowski, B. Werchon; West: MeeReh Htoo, P. Player, A. Noble, A. Circelli, B. Overmaat-Pohlner.

Goals - Millicent: H. Gibbs 2, A. Wesolowski, P. Jennings; West: F. Kenseley, B. Winterfield, Z. Hopgood, L. Loring, B. Overmaat-Pohlner, T Smith, T. Johnson, P. Player

Goals - South: J. Harten 3, J. Vause 3, M. Ropini 2, O. McCracken 2, P. Sigley, L. Fritsche, S. McBain; East: E. Best, R. Hayden, J Saunders.

West 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

Best - Millicent: W. Jennings, C. Shanks, R. Lindner, N. Thomson, H. Damhuis, S. Coghlan; West: J. Sugden, X. Hunter, J. Flier, B. Reichelt, L. Vivian.

Goals - Millicent: W. Jennings 5, N. Thomson 2, H. Damhuis, B. Thomas, K. Kenny, C. Shanks, C. Gibson; West: No goal scorers recorded.

Best - South: B. Fox, N. Maxwell, A. Milich, M. Bentley, R. Paterson, J. Richter; East: C. McCracken, A. Perryman, J. Mee, R. Angelino, T. Tilley, R. Mitchell.

Goals - South: W. Awill 4, J. Richter 4, J. Maxwell 3, R. Paterson, E. Forbes, N. Maxwell, L. Sigley, H. Hicks, O. Sneath; East: R. Mitchell 2, R. Angelino, I. Dwyer

Best - North: E. Kulimushi, S. Baron, C. Harris, P. Coleman, C. Waters, J. Butler; Casterton Sandford: J. Lykke, B. Rhook, L. Auld, H. Robins, N. Longhurst.

Best - South: M. Ropini, O. McCracken, J. Burns, J. Harten, A. Nunn, C. McGregor; East: R. Grigg, CJ Ligairi, E. Cook, J. Saunders, T White, R. Hayden. Millicent

Best - Millicent: C. Damhuis, J. Werchon, C. Hateley, D. Sigston, L. Cawood, L. Tunkin; West: T. Stutley, K. Stratman, O. Feetom, R. Barre, S. Fraser, T. Hammond.

Goals - Millicent: C. Hateley 5, A. Robbins; West: O. Feetom 3, T. Stutley

Goals - North: E. Kulimushi 7, P. Coleman 3, F Mobbs 2, C. Blanck 2, K. Roulstone, C. Harris, E. Brook, L. Creek, L. Holtham, I. Richards; Casterton Sandford: No goal scorers recorded

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SATURDAY

MONDAY 8.00am - 10.00am

All eyes will be on the North v Millicent clash for the goal kicking tle with North’s Sam Stafford needing a solid oung if he’s going to regain the lead from Millicent’s Frazer Bradley

Millicent Millicent

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VNorth Gambier North Gambier Yellow

The Seniors went down by 3 points to West Gambier last week in an arm wrestle. Goalkickers we're Fraze with 2 and singles to Hamish McRae, Hags and Harry Gibbs. They certainly had theirchances,sotherewould be more positives than negatives coming out of the coaches' post match review Clintcontinuedhisgreatform and led from the front all day with a relentless attack on the ball Fish and Hamish McRae also continued their good form. Dyl Tincks was exemplary with his attack at the ball and thirst for contestedfooty. Kalmopped up across half back and initiated several counter attacks forward. Tunks also had plenty of the ball to roundoutthebestplayers.

The Rezzies were in touch with 10 minutes to go. The scoreboarddoesn'tliebuta5 goal margin did not reflect

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the contest for most of the game Injuries affected availability pre-game and further injuries depleted any positional flexibility as the gamewenton.Diggakicked3 goals and Josh kicked 2. Best players were Brad, Nat, Withers, Scruff, Digga and Goose.

Shaun Withers plays his 50th this week. It's great to see him back after a lot of time outofthegame.

Many thanks to Organisers, Sponsors,BiddersandBuyers at the Goods and Services Auction and a very special mention to our outstanding auctioneerWillChay

We welcome North Gambier for our last home and away gamethisweekandwelcome everyone back to the club rooms for Prezzos and a meal.

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VRound15sawusplayourlasthome game for all teams, v Casterton Sandford, noting we are hosting the1stseminextweek.

Some early morning rain and a full days play saw Vansittart Park turn frompristineconditionsintoamud heap, the likes we haven’t seen for quite a few years. Most players were happy to hear we wouldn’t trainontheovalduringtheweek!

The U14s kicked off proceedings with a big win. Well done to the catsforfrontingupeachweek,with limited numbers and size, and to ourplayerswhodonnedthemighty Geelong colours to help them out. Our best players were , Esaie Kulimushi, Sam Baron, Cooper Harris, Penny Coleman, Charles WatersandJamesButler

Fair to say the U16s have had a rough year, and this continued, with the cats being far too strong. Hopefully the boys can stick together over the summer and come back bigger and stronger Awards we given to Cooper Turner, Ben Braithwaite, Chad McLaughlin, AaronDallyandJettDavis.

The reserves started well but then had plenty go against them, including losing Tyler Harris to an ankle injury, which hopefully is not as bad as it looked. On one leg, coach Young was a multiple goal

scorer (a rarity in the ressies this year). Best were named Brayden

Dethmore, Lachlan Tillett and BrodyAllison.

The cats had plenty to play for in the seniors, but we got off to a hot start, only for them to get back into thegameinthe2ndhalftogiveusa scare. A timely reminder that 4 quartersoffootywillberequiredto progress in the finals Our reluctant ruckman Sam Stafford wasagaininthebest,togetherwith our youngest player, Mackye Baron, and others including Jake Schutz, Aaron Dally, Cam Ortlepp andBrettShepherdson.

Today we venture to Millicent and with dead rubbers in most games we will be concentrating on either finishing off the year well and/or preparingforfinals.

With it being some teams last games, get back to the club for the awardsandtea.

Please support the social functions andthecomingevents,asfollows;

Saturday 14 October 2023 – Senior presentationnight

Saturday 28 October 2023 – Goods &servicesauction

Thank you to our major sponsors in Stuckey Electrical Contractors and KFC.

F.L.

Coach: Jacob Carger

Team Manager: Jason Werchon

Millicent Millicent

Red, Black & White

Under 18’s Under 18’s

Coach: Kevin Bryan

North Gambier North Gambier

Yellow & Black

12 Dylan Sigston 20 Ashton Lindner

Under 16’s Under 16’s

Coach: Finn Grimes

Team Manager: Brian Cawood

1 Je Werchon

2 William Jennings

13 Sam Gronn

14 Cambell Hateley 15 Lenny Tunkin

16 Zach Ash

3 Teej Lawlor 4 Curs Shanks 7 Harrison Thwaites 9 Klaye Kenny 12 Dylan Sigston 21 Adam Smith

Coach: Nat Robbins

Under 14’s Under 14’s

Millicent Millicent

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Under

North Gambier North Gambier Yellow & Black

South Gambier South Gambier

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Casterton-Sandford Casterton-Sandford

Blue,

South Gambier South Gambier Red & White

Good to see the Senior boys bounce back with a much-neededwinagainst East to give themselves a shotatreachingthefinals this week down at Casterton.Theconditions were atrocious and three young blokes led the way Mitch Harrold, Mitch Sims and Harry Mitchell leading the awards along with Bryce Whicker and captain Taylor Saffin. Leading goal kicker on a day when we kicked 21 points was Elliott Fisher withthree.

TheRessieswentdownto the East boys in what will be the Elimination final in a couple of weeks. The Juniors continue to play good footy on the lead

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into finals and a special mention to Gus Urquhart who kicked nine in the 18's.

It was great to see a really good crowd at the C o c k t a i l n i g h t o n Saturday with the mood lifted by the Matildas gettingoverthelineandit was a great reaction in theclub.

Big week against the Cats thisweek,getdownthere andcheertheladson.

Thanks to our major sponsors MG Plasterers, Mick Ryan Painting, Lennons on Lake Terrace, Dycer Constructions and AustralianGasNetworks.

SENIOR MEN’S COACH SEASON 2024

TheSGFNCisseekingapplications foraSeniormenscoach for season2024.

TheSouthGambierFootballClubisthemostsuccessfulclubin the Western Border Football League. The club has strong JuniornumbersfromAuskickandteamsfrom8yearsofageto Under18’s,aJuniorGirlsandWomen’steam.

The club is heavily focussed on the development of Juniors to becomeSeniorfootballersandcreatingawholeclubculture.

Casterton-Sandford Casterton-Sandford Blue, White & Red

Here we are Cat Fans, the last Home and Away game of 2023, theUnder16'sareinthefinalsand some crazy football in the seniors could see them in the finals, is 10 percentage points too much to make up? Ask John Webb maybe, lets just go with 25 goals and see how things pan out from there, a winor4willdometoday

The Cats seniors last week left their run a bit late, but it made for exciting football played out in front of a large crowd of Cat Fans at Vansittart Park, better players were Nick Schembri, Diarmid Cleary, Gabe Parsons, Michael Krieger, Justin Carlin and Adam McKinnon.

The Cats Reserves put the North Ressies to the sword and the tip of theswordwasRickyKilleywhoput through 5 goals, I heard a rumour that if Brody Mihocek hadn't pulled his finger out that Rick was goingtogetthecalluptothePies! Better players for the Cats were Cory Wombwell, Jarrad Smith, Conan Devereux, Rufaro Makore, Kaden Humphries and Fletcher Bright.

to start today, better players were Jedd Rhook , Oliver Foster, Jack

andCobyRice.

The Under 14's will be looking to recruit a few more players in the off season, but everyone that has played this year has done a terrific job,betterplayerswereJettLykke, Billy Rhook, Lachie Auld, Henry RobinsandNateLonghurst.

Today we welcome South Gambier to Island Park, make the Demons supporters welcome as they did for us just a short time ago at BLSP and finish the season fullofvoice,CARNCATS!

Thank-you to all our valued sponsors including Boonaroo, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Bendigo Bank, and Casterton Secondary College

Upcoming Events: Tonight we have a Band at the clubrooms called No Plans, they play all the classics from The Angels through to Wheatus, so if you wondered if you'deverseemyteenagedirtbag face again or if you had plans change them to No Plans and stick aroundattheclubfordinneranda dance.

Mount Gambier is a vibrant country town with the second largest population in South Australia. The region has thriving timber, agriculture, fishing and tourism industries and is located on the coast halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne.

A playing coach is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

The role is remunerated and will be negotiated dependent on theapplicant’sexperience.

All applications please send to sgfc@southgambierfc.com.au bythe 16th of August for more information please call Darren Simson0407754565.

South Gambier South Gambier

Under 18’s Under 18’s

Under 16’s Under 16’s

Under 14’s Under 14’s

Coach: Nat Anderson

South Gambier South Gambier

Zachary Cung

Ellis

Finnegan

Hill Blake Janeway

Janeway

Jones

Beau Maxwell

Samuel Miller

Coaches: Chris Patzel & Mark Winterfield

Kobi Hay

Hadley Bryant

Tate Anderson

Harty Blackwell

Desney Bums

Summer Burns

Thomas Pedler Sebasan Radlmair

Connor Ruwoldt

Liam Salmon

Vivian

Nate Wakefield

Levi Tull Essie Hill

Jack Mitchinson

Chase Noonan

Hudson O'Connell

Rowan Patzel

Casey Peterse

Jack Rees Hudson Cook

Parker Davis

Harry Sneath

Fletcher Walker

Riley Watson

Charlie Winterfield

West Gambier West Gambier

Senior Coach: Daron McElroy

East Gambier East Gambier

1S Aden Pfitzner

Assistant Coaches: Nathan Lewis Reserves Coach: Nathan Lewis 2 Will Crook 4 Taylor Redden

1R Jacob Rigney 5 Kyle Giddings

3 Michael Minuzzo

Hi all, its finally here the last home game of the year Its been a good long season as the business endjustkicksintogear.

Last week down in Millicent in the second bestbeershedwasasolid day for west with our under 14s getting us under way in a tough day for the kids. As I said e v e r y w e e k t h e improvement is their and its evident in the results. This week is a must win for the 14s this week to endtheyearonahigh.

Our 16s went down in a tough game playing Millicent but again never gave up at all and have the side to play deep finals if they put it together

Our 18s boys had a good day and playing some solid football at the right time of year. The big squad of players are putting together some solid quarters of football

West Gambier West Gambier

now they just have to put italltogether.

Our reserves and seniors playedoutgoodgamesof football and both have some improvements needed to get better Roo has been talking about thatmarkallweeksoheis still on a high and hopefully he lifts them all tocomewithhimthrough thefinals.

Today is a great day for the club with Tom Dolan playing his 300th game for the club. When you h e a r To m ' s n a m e mentioned you never hear a bad word spoken about him. He is a true champion of our club and joins a select list of few to play 300 games at our club.

Makesureweallbuy Tom a rum after the game and makesureyougetupclub for presentations and JumperAuction.

Fridge

VLast weekend we played league powerhouse on and off field South

G a m b i e r. We o n l y managed 1 out of 5 wins fortheday

U14s started well but a 7 goal to 0 2nd quarter was the boys downfall but therewaslotsofpositives totakeintonextgame.

Best players Rhys Grigg, CJ Ligairi, Eamon Cook, Jackson Saunders, Taj WhiteandRyanHayden.

U16s played a much bigger south team who dominated most of the game.Theboyshadtimes during the game where they controlled the play but couldn't sustain it long enough to make a real impact on the score board.

B e s t p l a y e r s C r u z M c C r a c k e n , A n d y perryman, Jarvi Mee, Ryan Angelino, Tex Tilley andRileyMitchell.

U18s the guys just didn't have the numbers with half a dozen U16s coming up to fill in the numbers , well done to those lads who put there hands up most weeks to fill in. The guys tried but on the big s o u t h o v a l t h e r e opponents took them to thesword.

Reserves was a good game to watch was probably one of the best games they played all y e a r w i t h M a r k Kieselbach coming out of

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retirement to play his 100th game in the red and black The guys played a tough brand of football with Conner Barry playing a lone hand in the ruck was judged best afield followed by Alex Dethmore, Brayden Coppick, Brendan Rees, Tom McCourt and Ben Gaffney

Seniorswithafewinjuries and a suspension came in with an undermanned side. With that gave chances to Dylan Smith and Tyson Shepherd to play there senior debuts. The first half was an inaccurate low scoring affair but a 4 to 2 goal 3rd quarter by South set up a 31 point loss the guys h a v e s h o w n improvementallyear. Best players John Forster, Reece Lillicrap, Giancarlo Cooper, Keenan Dwyer, Sam Lock and Riley Flamank.

This week we play West Gambier AGAIN with the seniors, U18s and u16s playing there last game of the season. The Reserves have locked in a spot in the finals and the u14s play to get in the finals so get there early and cheer themon.

The club will be open from 5 for presentations, senior presentations will be on the 7th of October more information will be outinthecomingweeks.

Blue & Red

West Gambier West Gambier

Coach:

2 Finn Kennesley

3 Charlie Stephenson

4 Max Byfieldt

5 Rafael Rigopoulis

7 Henry James

8 Sam Medhurst

12 Joe Judd

13 Charlie Carson

14 Nate Davey

15 Rylan Burchell

17 Brooklyn Winterfield

18 Zac Hopgood

22 Levi Loring

23 Anton Circelli

24 Brad Cowling

25 Bryce Cowland

Coach: Andrew Pearson

Team Manager:

26 Noah Pezzimen

29 Blake Overmaat-Pohlner

30 Harry Opperman

31 Tom Smith

34 Talon Johnson

37 Mee Ree Htoo

43 Koan Vanderheyden

51 Jayden Prior

58 Soe Nay Bell

69 Joel Day

70 Addison Noble

Under 18’s Under 18’s

Coach: Jason Dunn

Team Manager:

1 Cody Williams

3 Dom McDonald

4 Talan Daltan

East Gambier East Gambier Red & Black

21 Trae Wilke

22 Ethan Humphies

5 Kyan Chileborough

6 Elijah Straord

8 Ky McCracken

9 Angus Clarke

10 Sam Couldrey

11 Kobe Wagener

12 Kaelen Mee

14 Fionn Graney

15 Campbell McLean

17 Nick Bignell

19 Will Ellis

20 Vinnie Kele

Under 16’s Under 16’s

Coach: Kevin Schutz

Team Manager:

Mason Andersen

William Rentsch

5 William Johnston

25 Oliver Pohlner

26 Koby Stratman (c)

27 William Pearson

Ryan Angelino

Jarrod Carey

Charlie Clark

Banjo Sampson

Corey Smith

Solomon Telford

Brock Dempsey

Isaac Dwyer

Tex Tilley

Brodie Versteegh

1 Brodie Szopory 16 Toby Stutley

6 Seth Fraser 17 Liam Johnson

67 Angus Work

Noah Gollan

Toby Grigg

13 Bailey Noble

14 Reece Barre

20 Ben Harfull

63 Harrison Mobbs 21 Ethan McKenny 23 Owen Feetom

Coach:

Manager:

1 Alexander Cram

2 Ryan Pearson

3 Zayne Parsons

4 Deegan Jackway

5 Tage Curnow

6 Hayden Aitchison

8 Jasper Coe

9 Jordan Burchell

10 Tyrece Porter

11 Jack Flier

12 Rhys Thiele

14 Zavier Ryan

15 Parker Pigno

17 Bradlei Witney

18 Mitchell Day

24 Ryan Hinchliffe

28 William Judd

37 Nate McKinnon

41 Logan Vivian

54 Joshua Witney 57 Jasper Sugden

Riley Lawrence

Lachlan Legray

Cruz McCracken

Angus McKinnon

Jarvi Mee

Riley Mitchell

Andison Penyman

Jaiden Picken

Under 14’s Under 14’s

Coach: Grant Spooner

Team Manager:

Emme Best

Sco Brooks

Flynn Chileborough

Eamon Cook

Samuel Dickson

Xavier Farmilo

Angelo Ferraro

Chayse Gifford

Rhys Grigg

Ryan Hayden

Alex Kanahs

Joel Rentsch

Jackson Saunders

Noah Spooner

William Vincent

Skye Virtanen

Taj Wilson

West Gambier West GambierV

Coach: Mahew White

Braith Allison

Je Beever

Cooper Bignell

Nicholas Clark

William Clark

Tom Croser

Hallam Davey

Finn Gale

East Gambier East Gambier

Red & Black

Under

Coach: Bre Hosking

Zach Angelino

Chase Buckingham

Blake Cooper

Elijah Dickson

Will Hosking

Parker Lamont

william leitch

Connor Lynn

Coach: Nick Anderson

Samuel Andersen

Asher Anderson

Campbell Best

Hugh Clark

Oliver Clarke

Tyler Cox

Harrison Cram

Judd Creek

Max Greene

Noah Griffin

Kade Hand

Vaughan Hunter

Brayden Legray

Nash Neilson

Mitchell O'Brien

Lennox Telfird

Isaac Thami

Harley Walker

Taj White

Tyler Mariano

Hamish Mckenzie

Tahj Pitkin

Louis Prosperi-Porta

William Richardson

Bentley Ward

Baden Dihm

Hudson Farmilo Thomas Gale

Sebasan Grubb

Naon Hedwards

Maxx

Memphis Howard-Love

Blake Humphries

Kade Jakutavicius

Coach: Andrew Angelino

Dominic Albanese

Storm Altschwager

Billy Angelino

Braxton Bowyer

Nicholas Brooks

Van Byron

Archie Cook

Lenny Cooper

Coach: Marco Lucchini

Nathan Barnes

Zade Kurzman

Nate Lucchini

Oliver Mckelvie

Nash Moelder

Lucas Murray

Jax Sargeant

Jenson Davey

Oscar Ferguson

Maton Finck

Brayse Gifford

Taj Jensen

Ted Kerr

Tyler McPherson

Nate Moloney

Logan Murray

Cody O'Brien

Rayan Singh

Flynn Turner

Logan White

Ryder Wilson

FROMTHEARCHIVES

HUGHBUCKLEY:EAST,CRIBPOINTSTAR

NewhonourforHughBuckley

MOSTlocalfootballsupportersrememberEast Gambier dashing centre half back Hugh Buckleyfromthe1960s.

Buckley arrived at East Gambier in 1963 from Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria and immediately became one of the best centre half backs in the South East and Border Football League (in 1963) and from 1964intheWesternBorderFootballLeague.

BuckleyplayedasignificantroleinhelpingEast win its first A grade premiership in 1965 – he was among the Bulldogs’ best right through thatpremiershipcampaign-butbeforethathe had a decorated career with Crib Point and earlier this year was awarded a life membershipofthatfootyclub.

Buckley started playing A grade football with Crib Point at the age of 15 at centre half back where he was up against matured-age opponents, yet because of his height and ability, even at that age he was able to hold his ownandbecameatopplayer

Interestingly, Buckley started playing football with Crib Point at 12 years of age and would turn up to play at the club with his hob-nailed boots – that’s all he had. The trainers would then pull out the hob-nails from the soles and heels of his boots and then insert proper “stops”orsprigsastheywerecalled.Whenthe game was completed, the trainers would then get back to work and pull out the “stops” and re-insertthehob-nailstoBuckley’sbootssohe could ride his bicycle the five miles back to his family home. For those who don’t know, hob nails were a little smaller than the size of a one cent piece, made of steel and nailed into the sole to prevent wear on the leather sole of the boot. Soldiers wore them until more recent times.Therewereasmanyas20inthesoleand heel of each boot, so effectively you were walkingon“steel”

At Crib Point he won the most consistent trophy numerous times and today has a perpetual trophy struck in his name which goes to the player who is deemed the most consistentfortheseason.

At Crib Point, the Buckley name was well-

known. Buckley’ father was a committee member from just after World War Two while Buckley’s brother Robin also played for Crib Point although his career was short Buckley’s son Paul has continued the tradition and has been a trainer withCribPointformanyyears.

Sons James and Daniel both played football whilehisgrandsonalsoplayedforashorttime.

This means that five generations have either played or been involved with the Crib Point FootballClub.

Buckley was a member of Crib Point when the club won its first A grade premiership in 1958 and also when East Gambier won its first premiership in 1963, so Buckley has great historywithbothclubs.

He was awarded Crib Point life membership recently in 2023 and it is understood only two members of the Crib Point premiership team are still alive Surprisingly he was never awardedalifemembershipwithEastGambier, yetservedtheclubwithgreatdistinction.

from opposite directions. As they met headon, the impact broke Buckley’s lower leg and ruined Harrap’s knee and he never played football again. Buckley played again but it that injurydidhamperhiminlateryears.

When Buckley came to Mount Gambier and in following years he became a popular butcher but after retiring from football Buckley learnt howtomassageinjuredplayers.Hisreputation was well-known throughout regional leagues andeventoSANFLandVFLlevel.Ofteninjured league players would knock on his door and seek treatment. In many cases they were back on the track the next day and available the followingSaturday

Anyone who sought treatment with Buckley knew the success he could achieve but if they were asked to describe the treatment their replywouldbeaonewordanswer:“Pain”

In the 1950s Buckley attracted great interest from VFL clubs but because Crib Point wore black and white stripes like Collingwood, his heartwassetonplayingforthe‘Pies.However, rightly or wrongly, he was told because he was not a Catholic his chances of playing at Collingwood were slim. Of course, over the yearsthingschanged.

In the meantime he attracted interest from Hawthorn which sent him two letters encouraging him to try out with the Hawks but hisheartwassetontheblackandwhite.Today, Buckley supports the Crows, mainly because he has now lived in Mount Gambier and South Australia for more than 60 years and believes he should support the SA team. None-the-less there are those at Crib Point who believe BuckleycouldhavemadeitatVFLlevel.

His son Paul also does massage treatment for footballerssothetraditioncontinues. Later, after leaving Crib Point, Buckley became a legend at East Gambier and his play from centre half back won him plaudits from coaches, supporters and opponents. He wore the number 17 guernsey at East with distinction and later that number would also be worn by another champion - full forward DesTrotterinthe1970s.

Buckleybrokehislegtwiceanditthreatenedto endhiscareer Thesecondbrokenlegoccurred in about 1967 when he and North half forward Don Harrap collided as they each tried to kick the ball off the ground, coming at the footy

• PHOTO: Hugh Buckley runs out to play with CribPointearlierinhisfootballcareer ends

Lifemembershipandpremierships

50club games

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Ella joined the West Gambier NetballClubin2021aspartofour 13B Team. 2023 sees her as part of the 13A team under the guidance of Haley and Tracey She is a very strong player and a little pocket rocket who certainly makes her presence known in the midcourt.

She has great vision into the circle

with her strong passes down the court. She loves to get along with her teammates and always loves to do her BeReals and snapchats withherfriends.

Congratulations Ella on achieving your 50 Game Milestone with the West Gambier Netball Club, we look forward to many more gamestocome.

RESULTS

A GRADE

South Gambier 36 (A. Bouchier, A. Duncan) d East Gambier 28 (T. McCallum, E. Cole)

Millicent 67 (T. Sanderson, L. Duldig) d West Gambier 61 (T. Bryant, S. Rier)

North Gambier 76 (M. Pi, L. Norman) d Casterton Sandford 29 (M. Cleary, E. Jarrad)

A RESERVE

South Gambier 47 (G. Ryan, C. Muller) d East Gambier 31 (T. Waters, T. Gray)

Millicent 61 (K. Stuart, J. Sunderland) d West Gambier 58 (C. Tremelling, M. Milich)

North Gambier 54 (A. O’Shaughnessy, A. Bryan) drew with Casterton Sandford 54 (I. Longhurst, P. Murrell)

B GRADE

East Gambier 40 (S. James, J. Clark) d South Gambier 28 (S. Auld, S. Raedel)

Millicent 47 (J. Iovino, K. Coghlan) d West Gambier 39 (C. Carraill, K. Heaver)

Casterton Sandford 67 (C. Hulm, A. Balzan) d North Gambier 43 (B. Lush, A. Norman)

C GRADE

South Gambier 43 (B. Winterfield, M. Kuhl) d East Gambier 34 (G. Ferguson, Z. Creek)

West Gambier 48 (A. Koch, L. Boyd) d Millicent 35 (L. McCallum, N. Winter)

Casterton Sandford 58 (A. Spratling, E. Mutch) d North Gambier 36 (K. Egan, H. Fox)

17 & UNDER

East Gambier 36 (J. Altschwager, M. Lamb) d South Gambier 22 (S. Wight. S. Grassi)

Millicent 51 (L. Van Eeden, M. Lynch) d West Gambier 44 (A. Pearson. E. Xanthopoulos)

North Gambier 57 (M. Griffith, A. Collins) d Casterton Sandford 46 (M. Paon, I. Lane)

15 & UNDER A

South Gambier 50 (S. Grassi, R. Milich) d East Gambier 36 (T. Kemp, K. Kerr)

Millicent 65 (K. Dunn, P. Paul) d West Gambier 29 (L. Pearson., M. Vivian)

North Gambier 76 (M. Collins, R. Darimaani) d Casterton Sandford 15 (B. Carlin, O. Nolte)

15 & UNDER B

Millicent 37 (A. Gysbers, L. Rainford) d West Gambier 24 (L. Pearson, L. Buck)

North Gambier 67 (P. Coleman, M. Griffith) d Casterton Sandford 6 (A. Bailey, C. Gorman)

13 & UNDER A

South Gambier 35 (L. Noonan. A. Timms) d East Gambier 24 (M. Lile, C. Lile)

Millicent 45 (L. Van Eeden, L. Ferguson) d West gambier 15 (E. McKenny, C. Hunter)

North Gambier 35 (C. Grivell, L. Huntger) d Casterton Sandford 18 (C. Kurzman, I. Luers)

13 & UNDER B

East Gambier 26 (O. Hosking, M. Lile) d South Gambier 5 (A. Green, E. McCracken)

Millicent 30 (L. Sunderland. L. Van Eeden) d West Gambier 22 (S. Riddoch, H, Jackson)

Casterton Sandford 36 (S. Edwards, A. Murphy) d North Gambier 21 (L. Hunter, P. Lucas)

11 & UNDER

East Gambier 17 (C. Hosking, K. Waller) d South Gambier 11 (M. Raedel, W. Bowering)

Millicent 34 (B. Douglas, H. Straord) d West Gambier 24 (E. Ponham, S. Stratman)

North Gambier 24 (P. Bilney, I. Levine) d Casterton Sandford 12 (P. Paddimitro, A. Mutch)

ROUNDPREVIEWS

CASTERTONSANDFORDVSOUTHGAMBIER

Casterton Sandford is hosng South Gambier this weekend and will be looking to challenge hard and potenally breakthrough for a victory before season’send.

The Demons have won the previous three encounters but none have been parcularly convincingsotheCatswillliketheirchances.

Itwilltakeafourquarterperformanceandagood startwillbekey

Ivy Lane and Madalene Cleary have formed a strong shoong partnership and while they suffered from a lack of supply last round, they finishedtheopportuniesprovidedaccurately,so if their team mates can provide more ball, the scoreboardwillremainhealthy

Ofcourse,theywillneedtofindawaytogetgood shoong posion under the pressure of Ellie Bouchier and Sophie Wight, and it will also require from hard work from mid courters Chelsey Galpin and Chloe Foster ta take care of ball in hand and be paent to find a safe opon in thatshoongcircle.

Accuracy will also be important as Bouchier and Wightarestrongrebounders.

The South defenders will also be looking to Megan Reid and Tully McShane to pressure Galpin and Foster, hopefully forcing them into error with their decision making and execuve to allow Bouchier and Wight the chance to create turnoverball.

At the other end, Caeleigh Humphries and Ebany Jarradhaveformedasoliddefensivecombinaon for the Cats and while South shooter Gracie Dalton is strong on the hold, she is not as tall as theplayerstheduohavefacedinrecentweeks.

Dalton has had a stunning debut season in A Grade and she had a strong game against East at theweekend,finishingaccurately,andherpairing with Alyssa Duncan will gtest the young Cats defenders.

Duncan has become the architect of South’s aacking third and her ability to work the angles anduseherstrongdrivesonthefrontcuttogreat effectoenopensupopportuniesforDalton.

RubyRichterandReidwilljustneedtoshowsome paence and also be prepared to work hard as their opponents Foster and Madeline Paon, will nbotletthemhavethingstheirownway

Aer breaking through for a victory over a higher ranked opponent last round, the Demons should getthejobdone.

MILLICENTVNORTHGAMBIER

It might be the final minor round and both Millicent and North Gambier might have their finals spots locked away but the double chance is on the line at McLaughlin Park, making this a cricalclash.

Millicent will enter the clash confident aer finally inflicng a loss on the reigning premiers West Gambier last round with their offence showingitstrademarkclinicalballmovementand accuracyonthefeedtoTabathaSanderson,while defensivelytheywereabletosomewhatslowthe ballmovementoftheRoos.

North got the job done against Casterton Sandford last weekend, as expected, and now needtoturntheiraenontodenyingSanderson and star goal aack Demi Verbena too many scoringopportunies.

Thatwillrequireafullteameffort,withMelRenko and Lauran Norman needing to pressure the feeds from Lillie Paul and Daisy Tunkin in the hopesofextracngerrorsonthefeed,whileNoni McConnell will need to wear Verbena like a glove as her control of the offensive end and smarts withballinhandcanbedeadly She is also an accurate long range shooter so it is notjustaboutherdeliverytoSanderson.

Mikaila Pi was outstanding last round and she will need to be at her best to command front posion and force Sanderson into uncomfortable shoongposions.

Of course pung a tall shooter into uncomfortable posions is also the task at hand for Millicent as the Saints look to limit the supply toGracePos.

Pora McRae and Lauren Van Eeden are strong in the air but they will want Lisa Duldig and Paul to pressure North’s quality mid court – Renko and Brianna Walters – as the delivery will be pinpoint ifthereisnopressureontheincomingball. Macey Griffith and her bale with Van Eeden will be one of the pivotal matchups, with the young goalerbuildingagoodrelaonshipwithPosand alsohappytotakeontheshotwhenrequired.

With so much on the line, this will be an arm wrestlewiththeSaintsjustgengthejobdone.

WESTGAMBIERVEASTGAMBIER

WestGambierwillbelookingtoreboundstrongly from their first loss of the season last round, hosngEastGambierthisweekend–theBulldogs alsocomingoffadisappoinngloss.

Morgan Amy can take her placeatthebackofthecourt,asshewillhavethe tough task of the aernoon – liming the influenceofprolificshooterSarahRier.

Her work, in tandem with Bo Creek, who has had another stellar season, holding East’s defensive line together, will be pivotal if East is to upset the reigningpremiers.

The circle defenders will also need Bulldogs mid courters Chloe Perryman, Eliza Cole and Tarsh McCallumtoplaceplentyofpressureontheWest feeders, especially given the current form of Tara Bryant, who rarely wastes a possession, and the ability of Mikaela Horrigan to find Rier and Lisa McGregoringoodshoongposion.

A different challenge faces the West defenders this weekend – no tall shooter in the East line-up butratherashortermovingcircle.

It will see Amy Cram and Jade Rier using their height advantage and ability to squeeze space to try and place untold pressure on Renee Henke, Casey Horrigan and Ambah Beveridge, and whichever combinaon takes the shoong roles for the Bulldogs will need to finish accurately as Cram and Rier will dominate the rebounding stats.

ZoeMalseedhasahugejobonthedefensivewing fortheRoos,asshelookstodenyme,spaceand easy ball to Tarsh McCallum, who is coming off anotherstrongperformancelastround.

West just has too much firepower to let a second successive game slip as they look to finals and theirpremiershipdefence.

MATCH REPORTS

SOUTHGAMBIERVEASTGAMBIER

South Gambier has finally broken through in 2023 for a win against a team ranked higherontheladder

The Demons set up the victory with a stunning second quarter, which they won 13-4 on the back of a dominant shoong performance from Gracie Dalton, and that was enough to set up the eventual eight goalwinningmargin.

The other three quarters were arm wrestles with neither side able to gain an advantage.

Missing Morgan Amy, Sharna McKinnon again took the goal keeper bib for East, combining well with Bo Creek, as both sides had all their defensive wares on show, with mother-daughter combinaon, Brandi and Ellie Bouchier, applying strong pressureaswellattheotherend,including the second quarter where they limited the Bulldogs to six scoring shots, converng onlyfour

In such a ght defensive stoush, the workratefromthemidcourtwasimmense as they looked to find a way through the court and East’s Tarsh McCallum did not stop running and presenng to try and drag her side back into the contest with Sophie Wight and RubyRichter also having to do a power of work to find their goalers inspace.

Aer the disastrous second quarter, East injected Ambah Beveridge into the goal aack role, her second A Grade berth for the year, moving Casey Horrigan to wing aack and McCallum into the centre and while the changes seled East, the Bulldogs were never able to recover from theninegoaldeficitinthesecond.

Alyssa Duncan was crical in the second half for the Demons as her composure and class shone through to ensure she and her young team mates maintained the rage andsecuredthepremiershippoints.

MILLICENTVWESTGAMBIER

Reigning premiers West Gambier have suffered their first loss for 2023 in an epic clashwithMillicentatMcLauglinPark.

While the final margin was six, very lile separated the two sides across the hard foughtfourquarters.

It was Millicent by one at quarter me and that was also the half me margin as both shooters, Tabatha Sanderson and Sarah Rier, nailed every scoring opportunity for the quarter – Millicent’s Sanderson converng a perfect 14 straight and Rier neng15from15.

At three quarter me the margin was two in favour of the home side and in the end, theSaintsgotthebeerofthefinalstanza, with Sanderson again neng a perfect 13 from 13 to ensure Millicent stayed in the raceforatoptwofinish.

Thehighlyskilledcontest,thatwasalsorife with defensive pressure, was a genuine reflecon of finals netball and whets the appeteforwhatliesahead.

The bale between Lillie Paul and Tara Bryantthroughthemiddleofthecourtwas one for the ages as the two speedy, hard running centres connually presenng for theirteammates.

Rier and Sanderson were always going to be the focus of the scoring and neither disappointed, while the feeding from respecve goal aacks, Millicent’s Demi Verbena and West’s Lisa McGregor, back fromhercalfstrain,waspinpointandtheir control of the offensive third pivotal to theirteam’sscoring.

Lisa Duldig’s leadership was crical as she marshalled the defensive end of the court and also player a role in transion as she helpedbringtheballdowncourt.

NORTH GAMBIER V C A S T E R T O N SANDFORD

The Tigers started strongly and finished with a bang to secure a strong 76-29 victory over Casterton Sandford at the weekend.

Grace Pos was on fire and strong under the post, converng 14 from 15 in the first and an astonishing 21 from 24 to book end astunningshoongperformance.

With the excepon of the final quarter, whichtheTigerswon23-7,theCatsbaled hard and were compeve, just suffering from a lack of supply, given the shoong accuracy was good, missing only six goals for the match, including seven from seven byMadaleneClearyinthelast.

ThatlackofsupplyfortheCatswasnotjust anindicaonoftheTigersclinicaloffensive ball movement but their relentless defensivepressure.

Mel Renko and Lauran Norman made life tough for the Casterton Sandford feeders and denied them any easy ball, while Mikaila Pi and Noni McConnell were at their ght checking best, also dominang anyilladvisedaerialfeeds.

Young Cats defenders Ebany Jarrad and Caeleigh Humphries certainly contested well against an onslaught of possession for the Tigers with Jarrad pung in her best gameforthe2023season.

The Tigers now face a bale for second withMillicentthisweekend,whiletheCats have one last chance to secure victory whentheyhostSouthGambier

Last weekend we played at home, where we played against West with good competitive games all day We were lucky enough to have another day with minimal rain, this week we play North for our final round of the season with it being a home game!GOSAINTS!

U11s-34to24

Continuing to show their growth and development each week, the girls took to the court on Saturday confident and enthusiastic! Their defence was a highlight again this week with multiple intercepts each quarter The mid court worked hard all game to find space and were hitting the circle well! The goalies showedgreatconnectionsandmovement in the circle! A great team effort to come away with another good win Awards went to Bridie Douglas (Bakers Delight & McDonalds) and Halle Stratford (Sportspower&Wendys).

U13As-45to15

Another solid game by the girls We startedoffslowlyinthefirstquarteraswe made quick adjustments to players being away As a few positions were changed, we were able to open the space in attack and score off our turnovers effectively The goalies worked well in the circle, shooting accurately The midcourters worked hard all day to lead in front and clear out, and our defenders chased up any loose balls. Best players were Lindy and Lola. Awards went to Lola (Duckys), Scarlett (Wendys) and Amarlie (Subway). Thanks heaps to Brydie and Lacey for sittingbench!

U13Bs-30to22

We knew this match was going to be a tough one with West having an easy win last match, but everyone brought their A game today, which ended in our favour by 8 points. Our defensive pressure down the court enabled us to have several great turnovers, which were brought down to theattackingendwithpatience,andease. This game showed how much everyone has improved during the season and what we are capable of as a team. Well done to all! Awards went to Lindy (Sportspower), Lottie (Fasta Pasta) and Prudence (JM Incentive). Best players were Lacey and Lindy

U15As-65to29

In one of our best four quarter performances for the year the girls worked as a team, applying pressure defensively and hitting our targets in attack.Wewereabletoscoreconsistently throughout the match and restrict the oppositions attempt at goals by our full court defensive pressure. It was great to getourwholesquadonthecourtandlet's keep working hard to keep our momentum up going into finals Best players were Kalani and Piper Awards went to Matti (Dentons), Bell (Java & Bakers Delight), and the JM Incentive to Mia.

U15Bs-37to24

We took on West in what was a good, contested game by both sides Each quarter we made changes and the girls adapted well showing our versatility Our full court defensive pressure is a strength and on Saturday we forced lot of turnovers. Our 4-quarter attacking game is getting there with some great passages of play throughout the game Awards went to Jeda Hibberd (Fasta Pasta), Eva Crowe (Java) and JM incentive to Tahnee

Millicent Millicent

Red, Black & White

Grosser Best players were Asha and Lainie.

U17s-51to44

A steady start for the girls. A few great passagesofplaycreatedsomegreatshots by Mylee and Abby who shot brilliantly all game.Westkeptupwithusfor3/4sdueto Westpickingupinterceptsonsomeofour quickbuterraticpassing.Ourgirlsputona strong defence and got some great pressure on the ball. West shooters were on their game and didn’t miss many opportunities. Final score was a win 5144 and best players were Lauren & Mylee. Awards went to Abby (Java/Boost) and Jaimie(Pierinas).

CGrade-35to48

After coming off a one goal loss last week this team went out and had an unreal game. A slow start in the first 5 minutes but the girls started to find their feet by the end of the quarter They continued to build throughout the game with many defensive turn overs and accuracy in the goal circle. Captain Bella Pollifrone went out with a bang in her WA position, coming out strong with every centre pass and Naomi Winter having another consistent game in WD Overall a good effort from this side. Well done girls. Best players were Laylah and Naomi, and awards went to Lisa (Somerset) and Naomi(Pierinas).

BGrade-47to39

Fantastic performance by all players today! Everything we have been working on is coming together at the right time. We had some great passages of play movingtheballthroughthemidcourtand it made it easier for our attackers and it was great to have a full team on the court today and we finished off with a strong win. Kalli Brown (Laura and Vickys) and Jordyn Iovino (Sassi) were our award winners. Best players were Jordyn and Krystal.

AReserve-61to58

It was a great close win in a match that went goal for goal majority of the game. We worked tirelessly all over the court in our defensive efforts and forced our opposition into errors When we maintainedpossessionoftheballandhad lots of attacking options we scored well, and this is our focus leading into the last minor round game. Donna played a solid game with her direction and smarts in the circle. Best went to Jackie and Keeley and awardswenttoJackie(HeavenonHanger) andAlice(Dentons).

AGrade-67to61

An impressive 4 quarter performance girls! We started well with Daisy dominating the centre passes and connecting with well Dem & Tab who finished well Lillie finding nice touch through the midcourt and her defensive game was spot on! Lisa, Lauren & Portia working tirelessly together as a unit, contesting, and taking away space in West’s attack line to restrict their scoring. Our hard running and defensive pressure was a highlight from the first 15 minutes to last minute of the fourth. A solid team effort leading into the final minor round game. Best named were Tabatha & Lisa. Awards went to Portia (Pierinas) and Tab (New Heaven). Special thanks to Keisha andJackieforbenchsupport.Also,special mention to all volunteers who have helpedtimeandscoreeachweek.

Under11’s:

North Gambier North Gambier Yellow & Black

An absolutely fantastic win for the girls today They came together as a team and put into play all the strategies we've practised at training Our defensive pressure was strong, and the girls worked incredibly hard in the goal circle. VanCino encouragement awards went to Molly Sutton and Piper Mulraney A fantastic teameffortgirl,superproudofyouall.Well done!

Best players: Payton Bilney and Ivy Levine bothsponsoredbyHalloranDiesel

Under13A’s:

Averyclosecontestuntilhalftimeagainsta tall Casterton team All seven players worked hard in defence & attack in the third quarter setting up a 17 goal win. Our focus was to play in front and time our leads into the space & swing the ball around the circle edge which enabled the team to transition the ball safely into our goalers. Everyone should be proud of their teamwork, determination and intensity displayed in this game and take this confidenceintoournextmatch.Awards: Best players: Jenna Baron & Ava Halloran sponsoredbyHalloranDiesel

Under13B’s:

Afantasticteamgamebyallgirlstoday Our growth individually and as a team is pleasingtosee.Everyoneusedvoicecalling for the ball and encouraging teammates when we scored. Our angles on our drives were better and we were looking to pick the best option to pass too. Everyone put hands pressure over their opponents, and we were able to create some turnovers in defense A great game girls in wet conditions VanCino encouragement to Lacey for fantastic shooting and leadership. Awards to Addi S who got her hands to a lot of balls in defense and Emily fortakingonalladviceandrewardedwitha goal.

Best players: Lacey Hunter and Addison Schloith

Under15A’s:

We settled back into our regular combinations this week and looked to really focus on our court structures and play heading into the last round and finals. The girls made smart decisions and ensured to make that extra pass in attack whennecessarytofindthebetterfeedinto ourgoalies.Ourfullcourtdefencepressure was again on show as our goalies, mid counters and of course amazing defenders all saw many stops that we were able to converttogoalsourend.Wewillworkhard at training this week ahead of our last match against Millicent before finals! Congratulations to Raine on your 50th game,you’reasuperstarandwe’resolucky to have your athleticism and speed on our team.

Best players: Elodie Adam and Maggie Collins

Under15B’s: The conditions were slippery, but the girls did well to work the ball down our end, attempting some of the strategies we discussed at training. Penny, Georgia and Raine had some great intercepts in defence, and Zoe and Lacey provided multipleoptionswiththeirleadsinthemid court. Lily and Maggie also had some great passes into the circle, and Mia and Kelsie were able to finish with some accurate shots. Despite the wet ball, the girls had strong hands to pull the ball in. The second half saw Lily, Penny and Lacey move into goals, and they did well to get in front and were accurate with their shots. Maggie

also joined Raine in defence where they had some great rebounds The girls displayedgreattransitionsfromdefenceto attack and have proven to be very versatile in their positions throughout the season. Theyhadanimpressivewin,66-6.

Bestplayers:LaceyAllen&PennyColeman

Under17’s:

Another week of missing players meant new combinations and some of the girls playing out of their normal positions. It took us a little bit to settle against a strong Casterton line up, but once we found our momentumthegirlsgeneratedsomegreat passages of play The second half was stronger for the team, allowing them to establish some much-needed scoreboard pressure.Theycontinuedtoworkhaduntil the end of the game, earning an 11-point win.

Best players: Jayme Young and Coco Mackereth

BGrade:

Anotherstrongstartthisweekbutwewere unable to maintain this for the full game. The scoreline does not reflect the game that was played by the girls. Our defence wasgreatwithJustinetryinghardonsucha tall shooter, with Katie and Brianna doing wonderful in there too. Amelia and Maddy fed well to the goalies with patience and some nice passes. Ava and Georgia moved well and with confidence while finishing with some beautiful accuracy One more game to go and one more game in the yellow and black for a few of our players. Let’s give everything this week to give theseplayersawinningsendoff!!

Bestplayers:AvaNorman&MaddyPeglar

AReserve:

Weknewwewereinforatightgameagain, and theresultshowsthis.Thefirsthalfsaw usplayingveryconsistently,withlotsoffull court pressure and everyone working hard to get hands to ball, with Amanda working really hard around the defensive ring complimenting out solid backline however we were unable to get in front. A few changed at ½ time to add some extra height into the goal circle and give Alisha who was solid as a rock and wearing the majority of the workload worked in our favour as we came out firing lifting our intensity across court, however Casterton and upped their talk and pressure again lateinthegame,whichseemedtorattleus and unfortunately we were unable to hold onto the lead and came away with the draw

Best players: Alisha Bryan sponsored by NeilandNultyandAmandaO’Shaughnessy

AGrade:

A convincing win from the girls this week. Some better attacking decisions and structures Our defensive end was dominant from the get-go, taking interceptsandcausingturnovers.Wehada focus to be disciplined and take extra passes and taking our drives, knowing we will need to do this in the coming weeks. We were able to keep a team to under 30 goals which a solid defensive effort, and Grace shot with confidence under the post this week. Noni took many interceptions throughout the mid court and goal circle and drove through the mid court in attack. Counting down to the finals - looking forward to coming together and putting outourbestperformances.

NoniMcConnellsponsoredby HalloranDieselandGracePotts

Bestplayers:

Casterton-Sandford Casterton-Sandford

Blue, White & Red

There were some tough games against North Gambier last weekend, with a fewteamsmanagingtograspthewin.

AGrade-FinalScore:29-76

BestPlayers:MCleary&EJarrad

Vouchers:MPatton&ILane

Season Highlights: Massive improvements and development as a new and young team. Boogie bounce forthosethatcouldgo!

AReserve-FinalScore:54-54

BestPlayers:ILonghurst&PMurrell

Vouchers:ILonghurst&PMurrell

Season Highlights: Making finals as well as our win against West Gambier Having a team dinner at the Albion Hotel.

BGrade-FinalScore:67-43

BestPlayers:CHulm&ABalzan

Vouchers:AWhillas&JCousins

Season Highlights: Our highlights started in Round 8 when we defeated the unbeaten south team, it really turnedtheseasonaroundforus.

How well the girls have gelled to become a team. Kerri and Emma were our only players from last year's B Grade team. We had 3 girls new to club, 1 who had never played netball before and others that had up to 3 seasons off The girls have been dedicated to training and drama free all season, We are looking forward to thechallengeofafinalseriestogether

CGrade-FinalScore:58-36

BestPlayers:ASpratling&EMutch

Vouchers:BCarlin&KGill-Killey

Season Highlights: First win for the season which was against East Gambier,thetopteamatthetime!

Under17's-FinalScore:46-57

BestPlayers:MPatton&ILane

Vouchers:ILonghurst&CHulm

Season Highlights: Welcoming a new member to our team and gelling so

well from the start. The success of some of our team members in the Western Border and Glenelg region trials.Ourteambondingnight.

Under15A's-FinalScore:15-76

BestPlayers:BCarlin&ONolte

Vouchers:BCarlin&ONolte

Under15B's-FinalScore:6-67

BestPlayers:ABailey&CGorman

Vouchers: E McKinnon, N Cornish & C Gorman

Season Highlights: Both of our Under 15 teams loved the parents vs kids game held at training as well as the teambondingnight.

Under13A's-FinalScore:18-35

BestPlayers:CKurzman&ILuers

Vouchers:BMutch&AMurphy

Under13B's-FinalScore:36-21

BestPlayers:SEdwards&AMurphy

Vouchers:YGrigg&SEdwards

Under11's-FinalScore:12-23

Vouchers: N Boyd, P Papadimetriou, R James&AMutch

Season Highlights: The girls improvement and how well they have gelled together since the start of the season. Being able to play all positions and everyone having the opportunity to be captain. Ability to start reading the play and improving their passages ofplay

Thankyou to all the sponsors, parents, volunteers, coaches, and players who have made this season possible Goodluck Cats girls for this last round on home turf and to those who are finalsboundinthecomingweeks!

Best players: Katie Dyson and Amelia Redman

games

VWhat a weekend for our two senior sides – with both our A Grade and A Reserve teams securing wins in the same weekend – the second time this season but a rare feat over recentseasons…

The A Reserve got off to a slow start buteventuallyhittopgeartogetthe win…

Georgia and Jaymee were outstanding in goals and kept their cool under some tough physical pressurefromtheEastdefenders…

Jaymee has been as consistent as ever in 2023 and Georgia has had a super month or so and was super accurateattheweekend…

Caitlin was again a star in the mid court with her hard running both ways, getting some important defensive touches and always criticalinattack…

Chelsea and Maddie got the job done on the attacking wing, driving hard to the circle and feeding well, while Joirdy played one of her best gamesfor theseason, gettingplenty of tuches and proving important in transition…

Defensively Mykalea and Charlene havebeensuperballseasonandthe weekendwasnodifferent…

The A Grade had a stunning second quarter to set up their win with Gracie and Alyssa shining in goals; Ruby, Sophie and Tully working hard

& White

South Gambier South Gambier Red

in the mid court and the Bouchier gals - Brandi, who played game 200, & Ellie creating plenty of turnover ball…

It was also a day to celebrate a great milestone – 250 games for Kim M Intyre-Clarke…

Reliable, durable and a potential matchwinner – this player has represented the South Gambier Netball Club for 250 games and in almost all of them she has been a star

A circle defender, she has consistently polled well in association best and fairest counts, often appearing in her grade’s top five and she has plenty f club trophiesinthecabinet.

She plays a tight checking game but also reads the play well and hunts the interception, loving nothing more than powering into the centre third to take a spectacular interception…

She works hard over the shot and reboundsstronglyandisakeyplayer in transition, driving hard down courttoturndefenceintooffence…

She has played with experienced defenders and also helped develop younger team mates and she has a competitivestreaklikenoother…

They don’t come any tougher, or more determined to succeed than Maca–KimMcIntyre-Clarke…

Todaywrapsup thehome and awayseason and what a successful 2023 it has been. As we head towardsthefinalswewouldliketothankallour volunteers, parents, grandparents, friends, umpires and our amazing president Kate and the wonderful committee that support our amazing club. Please try and support our girls through the finals and we wish all players and coachesallthebest.GOROOS.

Congratulations to Kellie Buck for obtaining her CgradeBadge.WeareveryproudofyouKel.

This week we say THANK YOU to the following

Game Day Sponsors: Kaboom Family

Entertainment, McDonald's Mount Gambier

East, Daryl & Megan Starick, Paradise PIZZA, ScRoll Queen, Boost Juice Mount Gambier, OK Pie Shop, Awatuna Pty Ltd, Sorrentos CAFÉ, Vanity Makeup Bar and Body Lounge, The Haven - Cafe & Takeaway, Lima & Co., A Wave

From It All, MGS Tilt Tray and Towing, Natalie Pearson-FinanceBroker-MountGambier

Doug & Di Harding Encouragement Award: ClaireHunterU13As.

A GRADE: Millicent defeated West 57-51. 1st

Best Player: Tara Bryant. 2nd Best Player: Sarah Ritter

Tough hit out today, with lots still to work on headingintofinals.AbigthankyoutoAnnaand Leish for benching. A big 5 weeks of Netball coming up for us and our club, looking forward to the hard work and challenges coming our way,weknowwecandoit!

A RESERVE: Millicent defeated West 61-58. 1st

Best Player: Chelsea Tremelling 2nd Best Player:MadelynMilich.

How good was the sun to stay out for our game hooray!! A close one today and I’m so proud of how hard everyone worked I think we definitely had our opportunities, though Maddiehadasupergamewithsomeabsolutely stunning intercepts in the last quarter was very exciting. I think we learned some more things abouteachothertoday Whenweareonweare on and have some brilliant passages just need to keep the momentum up when we can. Keep chasing that ball girls even at training this week let’sgetit!!!

B GRADE: Millicent defeated West 47-39. 1st

Best Player: Caitlin Carraill. 2nd Best Player: KylieHeaver GameDayVoucherAwards:Daena

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LastSaturdaysawustakeonMillicent.Fromthe very first whistle it was a very physical match and it saw us play into their game. After a while we did finally settle and we started playing the netball we know we can The defensive pressure on the ball and Daena was getting some good rebounds and interceptions. The goalieshadtoworkhardtokeeppossessionand they used the mid court well who didn’t force the ball into the circle. We applied pressure all overthecourtwhichsloweddowntheirdriveto the scoring end. Overall the game had a lot of positivesbutunfortunatelywewentdownby8.

C GRADE: Millicent defeated by West 35-48. 1st Best Player: Teone Brauer 2nd Best Player: OliviaJames.

An amazing last round against a strong defensive Millicent side. Our girls played a solid 4 quarters, maintaining a lead throughout. Our shooters had some brilliant shots with minimal misses. Once again, our defensive side turned over the game multiple times to our benefit. The shift from defence to attack and vice versa was swiftand proactive which paid off overand over We look forward to our final round vs a competitiveEastsidebeforethefinalsseries,

UNDER17'S:MillicentdefeatedWest51-44.1st

Best Player: Aleisha Pearson. 2nd Best Player: Eleanor Xanthopolous Game Day Voucher

Awards:TullyLindner&MacyPearson.

We went into this game with nothing to lose. The mighty Millicent are a brilliant team even on their bad days. We started every strong playing our own game and not letting the opposition get on top of us. Starting off in goals this week we had Aleisha and Imogen who kept the Millicent defence on their toes. Backed up by Alex and Charlotte around the goal circle. Macy and Ellie once again had the job of

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stopping the goals for the other team and the pressure they put on them along with Tully at WD was just fantastic, at the first quarter break we were only 1 down. By half time we were still only1downhavingaveryevenquarterwiththe Millicent girls. Lucy came on at GS and Halle wentintotheWAposition.Thethirdquarterwe let our game drop a bit and we came out at ¾ time down by 7 but we kept our heads going into the final ¼ and kept them under control having an even last quarter with the final score stillonly7down.

This was a game to show us what we can do if we put it all together, a great game going into thelastroundagainstEast.GOWESTIES.

15A's: Millicent defeated West 65-29. 1st Best Player: Lila Pearson. 2nd Best Player: Miley Vivian. Game Day Voucher Awards: Mikayla Pearson&MileyVivian.

We came up against a strong Millicent team on Saturday but you never gave up! It just made you play stronger! It took us a little while to get going today but you have weeks like that one more week to go and then finals! Game day awards went to Mikayla for great defence work andLilaforgreatshooting

15B's: Millicent defeated West 37-24. 1st Best Player: Lila Pearson. 2nd Best Player: Libby Buck.

Another hard solid four quarters of netball played by our under 15 B side today who showed so much grit and determination. Great defence work showed buy our defenders and some great work happening in our attacking end withourgirlsshootingfromallangles Too bad we couldn’t get this one over the line Millicentcameawaywiththewinintheend 3724. A massive congratulations goes to Clair Hunter for stepping up from the u13A to join our teamwith her first gameon court playingin defence she’s a player to watch out for in the futuresuperstarinthemaking.Welldonegirls.

13A's: Millicent defeated West 45-15. 1st Best Player: Ella McKenny 2nd Best Player: Claire Hunter Game Day Award Vouchers: Ella McKenny & Samantha Foster Doug & Di HardingEncouragementAward:ClaireHunter

The girls played their hardest sadly not coming out with a win but they all put everything they had into it. The defence work hard through the whole game and even getting some touches to the ball here and there. The mid court played a fast game and did very well at switching from attacking to defence. The shooters had some goodshotsandworkedverywellinthecircle.

13B's: Millicent defeated West 30-22. 1st Best Player: Savannah Riddoch. 2nd Best Player: Hannah Jackson. Game Day Voucher Awards: RubyLamb&MollyThomas.

This week the West 13b girls come up against Millicent in Millicent. This is always a tough game. In cold conditions the girls struggled to convert balls in the goals and Millicent capitalised taking the lead at the 1st break by 4 goals. The West girls started to make better connectionsinthe2ndquarterandwereableto scoremoreball.Millicentextendedtheirleadto 6 at the half time break. Going into the 3rd quarter both teams made changes in the defenceend.ThisworkedwellforMillicentgirls who got the jump on the Westies. At the last break Millicent lead by 11 Another small changeindefenceforwestseemedtosparkthe team up. They had some great interceptions that they were able to convert to goals. After somegreatplaysthewestgirlswereabletowin thequarterby3goals. Unfortunatelylosingthe gameby8.

UNDER 11's: Millicent defeated West 34-24. 1st Best Player: Eliza Parham 2nd Best Player: SophieStratman.

WOW! What a great game by both teams last Saturday It was a great team effort. There were some outstanding passages of play from defence into attack. Our attack at the ball was amazing and we providedplenty of pressure on the court in our defensive end. One of our most consistent games. One more left girls. Caitlin and I are very proud of how far you have come. Enjoyyourlastgamefortheseason.

AGradeEast28lostSouth36

When it got tough, we couldn’t get the job done. Very disappointing result for us We had plenty of opportunities but could utilise the ball movement to finish. Too many errors let us down. Let’s regroup this week and aim to work smarter and harder against West. It’s up to usifwewanttoplayfinals.

Big thank you to all our bench players, and Amber and Sharna againforsteppingup.

Best players: T McCallum (sponsoredbyEastGambierNetball Club),E.Cole

Award Winners: R. Henke (Birdie Blue),T McCallum(FoxiesDeil)

AResEast31LostSouth47

Was a tough game against a strong southside.Wehadgreatpassergers ofplay Defencegothandtoballbut unfortunately could convert them to goals. The shooters worked well together with moving the ball around.Keeptraininghardgirls.

Best Players: T Walters ( Sponsered b y H & L S c h e i d l ) , T G ray (sponseeredbyJohnPodgorski)

Award Winners: T Walters (Jens Hotel),B.Hicks(SanPiero)

BGradeEast40WonSouth28

What a win. The girls started the game strong. . The defence worked extremely hard and got lots of turn overs which the shooters could convert into goals. The midcourt drovehardallgameandthepassing into the shooter was amazing. Well done girls you should be all very proudofyourselves.

Bestplayers:S.James,J Clark

Award Win n ers : S. James (Zambrero's), N Smith (OK Pie Shop)

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We knew coming up against South we would have to fight hard, and play our very best game. However things didn’t go our way and things happenedoutofourcontrol.Youall should be very proud, to try your absolute best with what we could do.

Best Players: G Ferguson (Sponsered by TRAC (Total Result at Consulting),Z.Creek

Award Winners: M. Wilson ( Globe Hotel),G.Ferguson(25acres)

17'sEast36WonSouth22

Great game. The girls adapted well to the weather conditions and got the win over South. The girls tried a new set play and succeeded and also kept doing all the other plays they have learnt. Everyone worked really hard to achieve individual goals.

They played as a team supporting

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each other and encouraging each other.

Play as a team, back each other, celebrate the good plays, and play ourgame

Best Players: J Altschwager , M. Lamb

Looking forward to a great game against west, if we keep playing like we have been good things will come. Award Winners: M. Lamb (Kirralie Jade),ALines(KFC)

15a’sEast36LostSouth50

Was a tough game against a strong South side. We started the game well but unfortunately small error let us down The goalies word extremely well together with moving the ball around and there movement in the circle Keep traininghardgirls.

BestPlayers:T Kemp,K.Kerr

Award Winners: T. Kemp (Kaboom), E.Chittleborough(Wendy’s)

Under13a’sEast24LostSouth35

Wehadaslowfirsthalf Defencegot lotsofturnoversbutunfortunately, we couldn’t convert into goals. The second half we found out spark and start using our angels and triangles in the circle which helped finding the shooters easier Keep training hardgirls.

BestPlayers:M.Little,C.Little

Award Winners: A. Hosking (Fasta Pasta),A.McCracken(KFC)

Under13b’sEast26WonSouth5

In a good win I was pleased to see how everyone adjusted to their positional changes. Olivia moved and drove well into the goals finishing off well and Tilly had an awesome game in defense, turning theballovernumeroustimes.

Everyone defended well to cause the turnovers and then positioned well, drove hard and kept the court opened.

A great team effort by all. lets keep workinghard

BestPlayers:A.Olsen,M.Little

Award Winners: O. Hosking (Ok Pie Shop),T Olsen(McDonalds)

Under11East17South11

It was an amazing game to watch. Thegirlsareimprovingsomuchand its really good to see the things we have been practising at training implemented into our game. Let’s enjoy our last training and game this week girls. I am so proud of you all.

BestPlayers:C.Hosking,K.Waller

Award Winners: K Waller (Fasta Pasta),C.Hosking(McDonalds)

SEASON FIXTURE F.L.

ROUND 1 - 22nd April 2023

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

Anzac Day - 25th April 2023

South Gambier

North Gambier

ROUND 2 - 29th April 2023

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

North Gambier

East Gambier

South Gambier

West Gambier

ROUND 3 - 6th May 2023

East Gambier

West Gambier

North Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

ROUND 4 - 13th May 2023

East Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

North Gambier

South Gambier

Millicent

ROUND 5 - 20th May 2023

South Gambier

Millicent

North Gambier

East Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

ROUND 6 - 27th May 2023

North Gambier

Casterton-Sanfford

Millicent

South Gambier

West Gambier

East Gambier

ROUND 7 - 3rd June 2023

South Gambier

East Gambier

West Gambier

Millicent

Casterton-Sandford

North Gambier

BYE Interleague - 10th June 2023

ROUND 8 - 17th June 2023

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

East Gambier

South Gambier

North Gambier

ROUND 9 - 24th June 2023

South Gambier

North Gambier

Millicent

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

ROUND 10 - 1st July 2023

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

South Gambier

North Gambier

BYE State Country Championships - 8th July 2023

ROUND 11 - 15th July 2023

South Gambier

West Gambier

East Gambier

North Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

ROUND 12 - 22nd July 2023

Casterton-Sandford

North Gambier

Millicent

East Gambier

West Gambier

South Gambier

ROUND 13 - 29th July 2023

East Gambier

South Gambier

North Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

ROUND 14 - 5th August 2023

Casterton-Sanfford

East Gambier

West Gambier

Millicent

North Gambier

South Gambier

ROUND 15 - 12th August 2023

Millicent

South Gambier

North Gambier

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

ROUND 16 - 19th August 2023

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

1st Semi Final - North Gambier - 26th August 2023

2nd Semi Final - Millicent - 2nd September 2023

Preliminary Final - East Gambier - 9th September 2023

Grand Final - South Gambier - 16th September 2023

East Gambier

South Gambier

North Gambier