Western Border Football Netball Budget - The Western - Round 13 2023

Millicent pair Kade Varcoe & Clint Gallio represented SAcountry v WAcountry at Optus Stadium in Perth last weekend

SENIORS

Millicent 3.4 6.7 9.9 12.10 (82)

South 0.1 0.3 0.4 3.5 (23)

Best - Millicent: H. Tunkin, J. Carger, F. Bradley, J. Werchon, J. Verbena, S. Waring; South: M. Harrold, M. Sims, L. Foran, J. Sims, B. Whicker, C. Fallas.

Goals - Millicent: F. Bradley 3, M. Reilly 2, C. O’connor, J. Carger, J. Verbena, J. Cushion, S. Waring, C. Williams, J. Werchon; South: B. O’Neil, J. Sims, M. Harrold.

North 1.2 3.2 6.5 7.5 (47)

West 1.2 4.4 6.7 7.8 (50)

Best - North: S. Stafford, D. Arthurson, N. McInerney, J. Schutz, J. Holli, C. Ortlepp; West: B. Newton, T. Holmes, J. Pfitzner, A. Stone, K. Giddings, R. Cowling.

Goals - North: D. Bachmann 3, N. Blachut 2, N. McInerney, C. Ortlepp; West: M. Minuzzo, T Lewis, J. Williams, A. Stone, R. Cowling, D. McElroy, B. Newton.

Cast-Sand 1.1 4.1 5.1 8.2 (50)

East 3.3 7.4 10.6 13.8 (86)

Best - Casterton Sandford: M. Krieger, A. McCrae, J. OBrien, M. Killey, P. Milich, T. Foster; East: J. Dowdy, F. Scanlon, S. Couldrey, R. Lillecrapp, K. McCracken, S. Lock.

Goals - Casterton Sandford: S. Craig, H. Mccrae, A. McKinnon, J. Coer, M. Duerden, D. Ayton, J. Carlin, M. Krieger; East: M. Rumbelow 3, R. Flamank 3, S. Lock 2, R. Lillecrapp 2, N. Lock, L. Brooker, C. Slape.

Goals - Millicent: T. Dunn 3, J. Peters 3, M. Withers 2, J. Werchon 2, S. Duldig 2, M. Nitschke, N. Robbins, J. Walker; South: R. Sturges.

Best - Casterton Sandford: H. Carlin, J. Smith, A. Russell, T. Searle, R. Killey, K. Forbes; East: L. Hicks, R. Clarke, A. Dethmore, K. Chileborough, T. Wilke, N. Bignell.

Goals - Casterton Sandford: J. Smith 2, R. Killey 2, B. Millard 2, H. Carlin, J. Smith, A. Russell, K. Humphries; East: R. Janeway, B. Rees.

UNDER 18'S

Best - North: J. Collins, T. Hamilton, C. Turner, D. Bryan, Z. Nulty, R. Kinyabugma; West: B. Winterfield, B. Overmaat-Pohlner, A. Circelli, P player, S. Medhurst, M. Byfieldt.

Goals - North: D. Bryan 3, B. Braithwaite 2, Z. Nulty 2, J. Collins, T. Hamilton, S. Doody, Z. Young, C. Turner, J. Hanne; West: B. Winterfield 2, N. Davey, A. Circelli.

Goals - North: A. Bruce 4, J. Driver; West: S. Fraser 3, K. Harkness, J. Sim, T. Hammond.

Best - Casterton Sandford: B. Mckinnon, E. Geary, J. Rhook, H. Dorahy, R. Hutchins; East: J. Mee, R. Angelino, A. McKinnon, B. Versteegh, N. Gollan, T. Tilley

Goals - Casterton Sandford: B. Mckinnon 3, J Rhook 2, J. Rhook, O. Foster, E. Geary, D Munro; East: J. Picken, R. Angelino.

UNDER 14'S

Best - Millicent: C. Shanks, S. Coghlan, L. Easterby, A. Gysbers, L. Tunkin, L. Robbins; South: J. Hagge, M. Ropini, A. Nunn, J. Harten, B. Jennings, H. Higgins.

Goals - Millicent: W. Jennings, R. Straord; South: J. Vause 2, C. Clayfield, J. Harten. West

Best - North: E. Fle, C. Harris, E. Kulimushi, J. Dyson; West: J. Joyce, J. Burchell, J. Flier, D Jackway

Best - Millicent: T. Lawlor, J. Todd, B. Werchon, D. Sigston, P. Jennings, C. Todd; South: A. Sims, H. Fisher, N. Adams, C. Watson, H. Keding.

Goals - Millicent: T. Lawlor, H. Gibbs, C. Todd; South: A. Urquhart 4, H. Fisher 4, C. Fielding 2, C. Watson, S. Domaschenz, N. Forbes, L. Ray

RESERVES UNDER 16'S

West 3.7 9.9 17.11 23.15 (153)

Best - North: N. Mark, J. Glidden, B. Howard, B. Dethmore, T. Horrigan, Z. Clark; West: D Robbins, R. Rutkowski, J. Coombe, B. Papps, L. Winterfield, S. Nay Than.

Goals - North: No goal scorers recorded; West: B. Papps 6, J. Schapel 5, R. Rutkowski 4, N. Lewis 2, S. Nay T. 2, L. Winterfield, D. Robbins, J. Thomas, J. Hewe.

Best - Millicent: B. Tilley, C. Damhuis, N. Robbins, H. Gibbs, J. Walker, C. Reilly; South: J Sneath, K. Chant, J. Harvey, L. Gray, L. PearceRaisin, N. Adams.

Best - Millicent: M. Hunt, C. Todd, J. Werchon, H. Thwaites, C. Damhuis, D. Sigston; South: L. Sigley, J. Richter, A. Milich, I. Bouchier, E. Forbes, M. Bentley

Goals - Millicent: W. Jennings, C. Hateley, M. Hunt; South: J. Maxwell 4, M. Bentley 2, E. Forbes, A. Milich, I. Bouchier, J. Salmon, H. Hicks.

Goals - North: E. Kulimushi 5, E. Fle 2, R. Hamilton, M. Rogers; West: No goal scorers recorded.

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Best - Casterton Sandford: J. Lykke, B. Rhook, J. Geary, T. Makore, N. Robbins; East: R. Grigg, A. Kanahs, W. Vincent, T. Dumigan, E. Clark, N. Spooner

Goals - Casterton Sandford: J. Lykke, J. Geary; East: W. Vincent 3, CJ Ligairi 2, R. Hayden, E. Cook, A. Kanahs.

Best - North: K. Allen, C. Turner, A. Bruce, E. Brook, Tate Smith; West: S. Fraser, K. Harkness, T. Hammond, K. Stratman, B. Noble.

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SATURDAY

MONDAY 8.00am - 10.00am

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What a great reunion weekendwehadlastweek. To have so many (happy) people around the club gives the players, coaches, c o m m i t t e e s , s t a f f, volunteers and supporters a boost, that hopefully will last the rest of the season. Now we just need to work out how to get some of you back to the footy more regularly, especially the locals.

At the risk of sounding like an English cricketer, we did everything but win the seniors,goingdownbyonly 3 points. Unlike the cricket, the rain in the last ¼ probably didn’t help us. Until next time West. Best players were Sam Stafford, Darcy Arthurson, Nick McInerney, Jake Schutz, Jordan Hollitt and Cam Ortlepp.

The highlights in the reserves was the fact we didn’tneedanyunderagers to make up the numbers, and the guest umpire in Anthony Killer Kilsby, who was better with the whistle than he was playing last reunion weekend. Awards were given to Nick Mark, Josh Glidden, Brayden Howard, Brady Dethmore, Tyler Horrigan and Zach Clark Hang in boys, hopefully we will get some playersbackinthenextfew weeks.

After a fairly ordinary first 1/4, the U18s put in one of their better performances for year, running our convincing winners. There was plenty of individual and team brilliance, with best players hard to pick. None the less, named in the best were Jonty Collins,

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Trae Hamilton, Cooper Turner, Darcy Bryan (3 goals), Zach Nulty and RichieKinyabugma.

The U16s were a few soldiers down, but never gave up and were coming home strong at the final siren, falling short by 6 points. Awards were given to Kade Allen, Cooper Turner, Alex Bruce, Ethan BrookandTateSmith.

Fletty took the reigns by himselfintheU14s,butthe boys (and Penny), didn’t m i s s a b e a t E s a i e Kulimushi cleaned up with 5 goals to get in the best players, together with Ethan Flett, Cooper Harris andJackDyson.

This week we welcome Millicent and our sponsors to Vansittart Park We couldn’t operate without t h e s u p p o r t o f o u r sponsors, so get around them and support their businesses (and put on a performanceforthem.

Please support the social functions and the coming events,asfollows;

Saturday 12 August 2023 –NorthGambierCup(anight attheraces)

Friday 1 September 2023 –Goods&servicesauction

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

VLast week we welcomed back the Ballarat Boys (although they’re now spread all over Australia) for their annual Millicent Falla Memorial visit Millicent’s father Ash spoke eloquently of the work continuing in her honour. He also proudly announced the worthy recipient of the Millicent Falla medal as our Captain Jacob Carger for his determination in a comprehensive win againstSouth.

Lacking Clint and Gitta (congratulations on State duties men), Micah (work), Hags (OS) and Robbo (Scandinavian Equine Manvid Flu); we alsolostCreamearlywith a recurrence of his hamstring injury. Given the conditions, it was a v e r y p l e a s i n g performance of control, adaptation and poise

Tunks was another contender for best on, Fraze was named third (and booted 3 goals), Wormathisdashingbest, Jack with his sublime reading-of-play and Fish gloving them as if it wasn’t a winter sport Dredgie slotted 2 goals; singles to Cargs, Chipper, Worm, Fish, Cush, Jack a n d C l a n c y .

Congratulations and thanks to Brian Cawood who was promoted up from the U16s for his first senior game as Manager inRobbo’sabsence.

The Rezzies played well too, real well. They kept the ball alive and the

difference was player’s preparedness to push to contests and support their teammates and provideadisposaloption. We welcomed Joe Walks and Worm (Snr) back. 3 goals each to Poxy and S n o w ; 2 to Wo r m , Withers and Digga, singles to Nugget, Nat and Wobbles BT ’s workarateenabledhimto get to contests, read the givesandcrumbs,beston for a marshalling display. Charlie and Harry playing their second games in heavy conditions gave us pace. Evergreen Nat and Clay provide that stability and counter-possessions at important times. Joe was lively in his bionic hips.

Get behind the big rig Harry Willis who will no doubt be awesome and dangerous in his 50th game against North today. CongratsHazz!

Good to see Mason Redman’s value at the Dons being recognised with pen-to-paper in a long term deal. Would’ve lookedhorribleinaCrows guernsey.

Keep an eye on our socials over the coming weeks for some exciting items being auctioned online leading up to our Auction Night on 12th August.

Millicent Millicent

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Coach: Kevin Bryan Team

North Gambier North Gambier

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Under 18’s Under 18’s

Coach:

Team

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Under 16’s Under 16’s

Coach:

Under 14’s Under 14’s

Coach: Ryan Roulstone Assistant Coach: Sco Fle

Team Manager: Jess Roulstone

North Gambier North Gambier

Yellow

Coach: Brad Tilley

Zavier Gurney

Ryder Straord

Axel Joyce

Levi Robbins

Tyler Ryan

Brax Thomas

Arli Sims

Colby Watson

Blayke Koehne

David Berzel

Pacey Duldig

Red, Black & White

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

Coach: Danny Vinko Team Managers: Stephen

Coach: Team Manager:

Archer Wilson

Raff Lawlor

Hughes Hunter

Oliver Sager

Frankie Robbins

Kobe McGrath

Hamish Damhuis

Tully Robinson

Fraser Fleming

Owen Lloyd

Jed Sunderland

Jax Reilly

Lauchlan Murphy

Tex Thomas

Jarvis Gurney

Ziggy Galambos

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

Coach:

Jagger Gibson

Sunny Coughlan

Levinson Clyde

Parker Millowick

Degan Rigney

Mariah Lloyd

Jacob Gysbers

Mark Rigney

South Gambier South Gambier

Blue, White & Red

South Gambier South Gambier

Red & White

Well we certainly knew it was footy season down at Millicent last weekend with the game being a real slog earlyin the conditions, the boys put there body over the ball and competedwellbutMillicentshowed why they are on top at the moment. BestplayerwasMitchHarroldwhois putting together a really solid season, Mitch Sims, Luke Foran, Jed Sims,BryceWhickerandChrisFallas. Best wishes go to Hugh Winterfield who suffered a season ending shoulder injury, we hope you have a speedy recovery and see you back earlynextyear

The Ressies were around the mark early but got blown away in the 2nd half Best players were Jamo Sneath, Koby Chant, Josh Harvey, Luke Gray, Lloydo and Nick Adams following up fromthe18’s.

The 18’s had a good win after going down last week and Addi Sims had the ball on a string out on the wing and was first best, Fish rucked well and bagged four goals for second best. Other awards to Nick Adams, Cayde Watson and Huddy Keding. GusUrquhartalsokickedfourgoals.

The 16’s continued on with their good brand of footy with Lewis Sigley, Jake Richter, Archie Milich, Isaak Bouchier, Emerson Forbes and Mason Bentley in the bests while Jace Maxwell continued his goal kickingformwithfour

The16’scontinuetoplaysomereally exciting team footy and this week Jace Maxwell was on the end of some good work picking up seven and the exciting Emerson Forbes

kicking three. Jace was best with other award winners Brody Fox, Lachie Cameron, Jack Walmsley, IsaakBouchierandNoahMaxwell.

The 14’s lads got up in the top of the table clash with the bests being Hagget, Ropitini, Nunn, Harten, Jennings and Higgins with Josh Vausekickingacoupleofgoals.

We welcome the Cats to BLSP this week in a Senior football clash that will be crucial in keeping our finals hopesalive.

Just an update on coaching for next year with Kainy letting us know that he is stepping down as coach next year due to the time commitments required. I’d like to thank Kainy from allourplayersandsupportersforthe workthathehasdoneoverthelast3 years as coach. Kainy has taken the team to two Grand Finals in 2021 & 2022 and has shown great leadership this year with the development of our juniors, it’s been a great to watch the improvement through the year Not onlyhasheledtheclubbuthasbeen outstanding on the field leading the league goalkicking and playing interleague, zone carnival and playingstatecountryagainstWAlast year He has also been amazingly generous and selfless off the field, he is tireless worker around the club and has been instrumental in all of the recent club upgrades. There is some good news though and Kainy was the first one to sign on again for nextyearandwiththeculturehehas created he has helped to bring the playinggroupalongforanotheryear in2024.

VUps and Downs last weekend for the Cat Fans, two wins and two losses in the footy, Prez Ayton played his 150th senior game, C Grade Netballers played their socks off and won and Carlton got into the eight and then back out, upsanddowns.

The Under 14 Cats had another crack but fell just short at the end, their never give up attitude is an inspiration to us all, better players were Jett Lykke, Billy Rhook, Jagger Geary, Takudzwa Makore andNathanRobbins.

The Under 16's were able to fight off some fierce competition in the youngDoggies,kickingawayinthe last quarter, better players were Bay McKinnon, Elwood Geary, Jedd Rhook, Henry Dorahy and RileyHutchins.

It was Ressies day on Saturday so therewasnochancetheCatswere losing, because you need to work hard to earn a thirst and victory tastes sweet, cand Justin Carlins boys dare to dream, CARN RESSIES!

Better players in a top team effort were Hamish Carlin, Jarrad Smith, Andrew Russell, Thomas Searle, RickKilleyandKaneForbes.

Despite the special milestone for senior stalwart Dylan Ayton and

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the games prior to spur them on the Senior Cats were not up to the task against a Doggies team keen to get their first win It was a learning experience for Kane Forbes'CatsandIknowwewillsee a better showing today because they have a lot of pride these lads andwillpickeachotherup.

Better players were Michael Krieger, Alaistair McCrae, Jarrod O'Brien,MattKilley,PatMilichand TomFoster

This week we are at Blue Lake Sports Park to play the South Demons, we have burnt the sage and spread the salt so we have nothingtofearhere,enjoytheday out, find a dryish spot to park the Car and gather around with the hundreds of other Cat Fans to cheeronourCats,CARNCATS!

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

UpcomingEvents:29thofJulyBIG NIGHT TONIGHT, CSFNC BALL at BOONAROO with the extremely talented MUD MADEX, singing all thehits!

5th of August Bucking Bull at the clubrooms, Nugget and Snow will still be wearing chaps but are not partakingintheride.

Casterton-Sandford Casterton-Sandford

Outgoing Demon coach Brayden Kain

Well done to Jedd Rhook and Archie Lane who played in the SANFL U15 Intrastate championships

South Gambier South Gambier

Under 18’s Under 18’s

Under 16’s Under 16’s

Under

Under 14’s

Coach: Nat Anderson

William Anderson

Kyan Awill

Oscar Benjamin

Paddy Bouchier

Flynn Clarke

Zachary Cung

Mitchell Dening

Benjamin Ellis

South Gambier South Gambier

Red & White

Jesse Mitchell

TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

Elijah Finnegan

Alexander Hill

Imogen Hopes

Blake Janeway

Jackson Janeway

Jackson Jones

Beau Maxwell

Samuel Miller

Thomas Pedler

Sebasan Radlmair

Connor Ruwoldt

Liam Salmon

Beau Vivian

Nate Wakefield

Kobi Hay

Tate Anderson

Desney Bums

Summer Burns

Hudson Cook

Parker Davis

& Mark 15 Tate Ashby

Essie Hill

Jack Mitchinson

Chase Noonan

Hudson O'Connell

Rowan Patzel

Casey Peterse

Jack Rees

Harry Sneath

Levi Tull

Fletcher Walker

Riley Watson

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Coaches: 1 Tyler Kilsby 93 Beau Cung

108 Hudson Walker 8 Lukas Yeates 9 Harry Earl 109 Lauchlan Abbo Oliver Howes 92 Fletcher Wilson

Coach: Daniel Miller

Coach: Jonathon Kilsby 99 Breianna Hopes 106 Chase Awill 107 Charlie Holmes 110 Xavier Mugavin William Dening

91 Maddox Doidge Alex Miller

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West Gambier West Gambier

Hallelujah after a month of teasing us with some close losses the senior guys finally got on the winners list. The game was hard and physical and undisciplined at stages which kept the umpires on there toes With at least seven 50m penalties 1 send off and upon review of footage1playerandarunner on report which I hope appropriate penalties are handed down by the tribunal enoughaboutthat.

3 goals to Rumbelow and Flamank Best players Jake Dowdy, Frazer Scanlon, Sam Couldry,Reece Lillicrap, Ky mccracken and Sam Lock. A real positive was how some of our younger guys stood up when the pressure and physicality were up and kept alevelhead.

Reserves didn't have a great day not too many positives butthey'vestillgottime.One p o s i t i v e w a s t h e performance of the U18s who featured in the best playersfutureslookinggood

Best players L Hicks, R Clarke,

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A D e t h m o r e , K Chittleborough, T Wilke and NBignell

U16s started well in the first quarter but casterton were just a bit bigger and stronger butnevergaveup.

Best players J Mee, R Angelino, A McKinnon, B Versteegh, N Gollan and T Tilley

U14shadagreatwintheboys are continuing to improve andwinslikethesereallyhelp withthereconfidence

Best players R Grigg, C Ligairi, W Vincent, T Dumigan, E ClarkandNSpooner

Events this week we have a hypnotist night still tickets available

Next week is presidents luncheon always a good day, get a hold of the club if you wantaseat

West Gambier West Gambier

Blue & Red

VThis week we venture to east for another game. E v e r y t h i n g i s happening in the footballworldwithport losing and the Pies winning! It just seems natural and right doesn’t it Michael Minuzzo!

The weeks are flying by and we have the end of the season around the corner. Its been cold and wintery but great to be at the football every week. Special congrats to our boys w h o v e n t u re d t o Adelaide for Glenelg country games Jacob Sim, Harvey Croker (captain) and Rhys Newtongreatworklads and done the club proud. To add to that special mention to Harveywhowasnamed captain of the Glenelg country team and then won Glenelg’s Country Player of the carnival.

Awesomeworkguys.

Club is closed Saturday nightaswehaveanight of before we have the Day with the Duck and Casinonight.Wewillbe A u c t i o n i n g t h e indigenous Jumpers also so some Good times ahead for club so rest up stay warm and enjoythefootball. Fridge

GoRoos

Cruz, Jarvi and Riley for represenng East Gambier FC as part of the Glenelg U15 Country team playing in the SANFL intrastate championships this week Well done to Tony Mee who was team manager

L-R: Jacob Sim, Harvey Croker (captain), Rhys Newton all represenng West Gambier FC as part of the Glenelg U15 Country team playing in the SANFL intrastate championships this week

East Gambier East Gambier

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Under 18’s Under 18’s

Coach: Jason Dunn

Team Manager:

1 Cody Williams

3 Dom McDonald

4 Talan Daltan

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

Coach: Kevin Schutz

Team Manager:

Mason Andersen

Ryan Angelino

Jarrod Carey

Charlie Clark

Brock Dempsey

Isaac Dwyer

Noah Gollan

Toby Grigg

Riley Lawrence

Lachlan Legray

Cruz McCracken

Angus McKinnon

Jarvi Mee

Riley Mitchell

Andison Penyman

Jaiden Picken

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

William Rentsch

Corey Smith

Solomon Telford

Tex Tilley Brodie Versteegh

Coach: Jason Dunn

Team Manager:

1 Cody Williams

3 Dom McDonald

4 Talan Daltan

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

Ryan Angelino

Jarrod Carey

Charlie Clark

Brock Dempsey

Isaac Dwyer

Noah Gollan

Toby Grigg

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

West Gambier West

East Gambier East Gambier

21 Trae Wilke

22 Ethan Humphies

5 Kyan Chileborough

William Rentsch

Banjo Sampson

Corey Smith

Solomon Telford

Tex Tilley

Brodie Versteegh

Skye Virtanen

Taj Wilson

Coach: Mahew White

Braith Allison

Je Beever

Cooper Bignell

Nicholas Clark

William Clark

Tom Croser

Hallam Davey

Finn Gale

East Gambier East Gambier

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Under 12 A’s Under 12 A’s

Max Greene

Noah Griffin

Kade Hand

Vaughan Hunter

Brayden Legray

Nash Neilson

Mitchell O'Brien

Lennox Telfird

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

West Gambier West Gambier

Tyler Mariano

Hamish Mckenzie

Tahj Pitkin

Louis Prosperi-Porta

William Richardson

Bentley Ward

Isaac Thami

Harley Walker

Taj White

Baden Dihm

Sebasan

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

Cody O'Brien

Rayan

Flynn Turner

Logan White

Ryder Wilson

FROMTHEARCHIVES

THE1970s:WBFL’SGREATESTERA No-onesawitcoming

1970sWERETHEBEGINNINGOFTHEEND

Part5

BYtheendofthe1970slocalfootballwasbooming,oratleast that’swhateveryonethought. Sometimes,somethingisstaringyou in the facebut you don’t seeit.

Itseemsextraordinarytoclaimthebeginningofthedemiseof the Western Border Football League happened at the same time the league appeared to be at its strongest, particularly fromaninter-leagueperspectivein1979and1980.

Perhapsthatiswhyno-onesawitcoming.

In hindsight, what is interesting is the beginning of the end was gaining momentum by 1980 but it started in 1979 and thereareseveralreasonsforthedemise.

In early 1973 a WBFL team made up of only the four Mount Gambierclubs,withGaryLazarusascaptain-coach,thrasheda visitingSouthAdelaideteaminamatchatVansittartPark.

As a result, South Adelaide became the laughing stock in Adelaide footy and media circles but by early 1979 there had been much healing done between the WBFL and South Adelaideafterthat1973defeat.

ItwasatimewhenWBFLwasatitsstrongestandevencapable ofbeatingAdelaideclubs.

By 1979 South Adelaide, coached by Hadyn Bunton jnr, were on the rise and played a full strength WBFL side pre-season at BlueLakeSportsPark.

North coach Barry Padley had arrived from Fitzroy and Jim Buckley from West Adelaide to bolster an already strong team. Buckley had come from Port Melbourne in the VFA and thenplayedwithWestAdelaide.Hewasabrilliantleaderwith bothSouthandWBFLleagueteams.

South Adelaide had recruited East’s Brooksby twins, Phil and Graham after their heroic performances in the 1975 and 76 grand finals and Phil would go on to play interstate football withSAatfullback.

The game was a cracker and played with little spite and WBFL wonbyafewpoints.

Laterin1979SouthAdelaidewentontolosetheSANFLgrand final to Port Adelaide, indicating how strong the WBFL side was.

But while the WBFL competition was strong and the interleaguesidewouldplayintwoVCFLchampionshipgrandfinals in the next three years, there were warning signs few saw coming, suggesting the “great days” of the league might soon beover

VFLclubswereintroublefinanciallyand already discussions had started about establishing a national league and by about 1982 South Melbourne was gone, off to Sydney to becometheSydneySwans.

AsotherstatesjoinedandtheVFLbecametheAFL,twothings happened. Firstly, the number of ex-league players from VFL and SANFL going to the country to earn good money stopped, mainly because they could earn just as much or more by staying closertoMelbourneorAdelaideandplayingwiththeVFAand other suburban and nearby country leagues as close as GeelongorouterAdelaide.

Instead of most sides having five or six recruits this dropped alarmingly and while some top notch coaches were still recruited, it became only a matter of time before this too, changed. Also some local clubs started to feel the financial pinch, with notably North Gambier falling into serious financial trouble in the early 1980s. West and others would follow in years to come.

One of the strengths of the WBFL during the 1970s was the depth of local talent each club possessed There were numerous players who stayed to play locally because of work, orlackofopportunity/incentivetomovetoAdelaide.

Thatstartedtochangeintheearly1980sastheSANFLstarted to raid country talent but the problem was there was little or no monetary return to clubs for these players and as a result, many top young players, such as Andrew Jarvis, Glenn Keast, Kevin Harris, Trevor and Colin McDonald, Robbie and Grant McKinnon, Brett Copping and Matthew Brookes were picked up by league clubs for virtually nothing, leaving country clubs strugglingforbothtalentandfunds.

Obviously, young players always had the opportunity to be picked up by league clubs if they were good enough, but with the lack of top recruits, and ex-league players as coaches, the loss of many young players forced down the standard at local level.

Althoughno-onerecogniseditthen,bytheearlytomid1980s attracting top VFL and SANFL players, such Carlton’s Bill Bennett, Fitzroy’s Darryl Peoples, Dennis Dare, West Torrens’ Paul Cummins, John Staker and Brian Clark, West Adelaide’s Greg Curnow, Tasmania’s Doug Norton-Smith and Lindsay Bell, Port’s Eric Freeman, Glenelg’s David Maczkowiack and Norwood’s Barry Smith,as wellas othertop Victoriancountry leagueplayers,hadcometoanend.

way,wellsortof,whentheysucceededinconvincingtheVCFL to allow them to transfer from the WBFL to the Hampden League.

However, there was a sting in the tail when they were told to amalgamate with their hated arch-rival Hamilton and Portland was also told they had to switch to the Hampden League leaving the WBFL with Casterton and a six team league.

FormostlocalfootyfanstherecentSANFLproposedsplitupof former WBFL clubs into two South East leagues is a “dog’s breakfast” and most appear to agree the Mid SE should have been left alone and two leagues – Upper and Lower SE would have been a better option, with teams from Naracoorte and south playing in one league and clubs above Naracoorte playinginanother

Regardless, almost everywhere regional footy stands at the crossroads, but for those who lived through the 1970s it was regarded as the WBFL’s greatest era and one which we will neverseeagain.

Through the 1970s all four Mount Gambier were financially sound,theirlicensedclubswereopensevendaysaweekwith evening meals and discos packing clubrooms Saturday and Sundaynights.

The young talent that was coming through the ranks in all clubs was extraordinary Some went on to play league footy but many others who were just as good or even better, decided to remain here in their home town to play with local clubs and rub shoulders with VFL, SANFL and Victorian league recruits.Theygotthebestofbothworlds.

In the 1970s Mount Gambier was a football town and footy wasalmostareligion.

It was the best of times and fortunately for those who lived throughthateratheywitnessedlocalfootballatitspeak. Sadly,itwillneverbethesameagain.

On the South Australian side, the government’s decentralisation program which had enticed many government workers, teachers, police and others to transfer to country centres, such as Mount Gambier, Penola and Millicentwasbeingdismantled.

The first thing which happened was from a political standpoint. Stafftransfersbetweenbanksalsostopped.

Fewer employment transfers cut down opportunities for footballrecruitstocometothedistrict.

Muchthesamewashappeningontheothersideoftheborder and farming centres such as Casterton, Coleraine and Heywoodwerefeelingthepinchaspopulationdwindled.

It took a decade for the full impact to be realised,but it was at theendofthe70swhenitallstarted.

Compounding this was the attitude of the VFL (later AFL) and theSANFL.

This was later followed by an end to the era of attracting exleague players as playing coaches such as Gary Lazarus (Fitzroy) , Bill James (Melbourne), Russell Crowe (Fitzroy) , John McBain (Port), John Dankert (VFA), Frank Davis (Melbourne), Bob Clayton (Port), Jim Buckley (West Ade), Barry Padley (Fitzroy), Col Saddington (Richmond, Sturt), Graeme Robbins (Richmond, South Ade), Neville Caldow (West Torrens), Shane McKew (South Melb), Barry Goodingham (North Melb), Ron Beattie (Hawthorn), Ian McGuiness(VFL)andMickTwomey(Collingwood).

Intothe1980sand90stherewastheoccasionaltopex-league coachsuchasMillicent’sRichardHill,Portland’sLeoKing,later Wayne Blackwell and West’s David Twomey, but an era had ended.

With good young players being drawn out of the area and virtually nothing coming in, the talent pool started to get smallerandsmaller

Added to this, was the fact smaller towns like Penola, Coleraine and Heywood were struggling to field competitive teams and more particularly were having trouble fielding a Thirds(under18)team.

History shows that all three eventually left the league and all didverywellinotherleagues.

The final nail in the coffin was when Imperials finally got their

• PHOTO: South coach Jim Buckley in action for the WBFL againstSouthAdelaidein1979.AttherearisSouthAdelaide’s PaulHarradine.

50games

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ClairejoinedtheWestFamilyin2020aspartofourUnder11Team,wehave enjoyed watching her learning the ropes and 2023 see’s her as part of the 13A Team under the guidance of Kel Anderson and Hayley Cowie. She is an enthusiascplayerthatgives100%everygamesheplays,herdriveandlove for the game always makes her stand out. She is happyto try anything once, shewillgooutofherwaytomakeithappenonthecourt.Welookforwardto what the future holds for her with the West Gambier Netball Club CongratulaonsClaireonreachingyour50GameMilestone.

Eva was always bound to end up playing for West Gambier Netball Club and in 2020 she took to the courts as part of our Under 11 Team. 2023 see’s her working with Kel and Hayley in the 13A side. She is a bright happy hardworking player who is able to move effortlessly around the goal circle and known to drop a long shot here and there. She has owned her shoong role in the 13A’s and dominated against older players. Her drive to work harder each week shows her dedicaon, determinaon, and ability at becomingthebestshecanateverytrainingandeverygame.Sheisdefinitely an upcoming future star at west. Congratulaons Eva on achieving your 50 GameMilestone.

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RESULTS

A GRADE

West Gambier 59 (L. McGregor, T. Bryant) d North Gambier 46 (M. Griffith, M. Renko)

East Gambier 45 (C. Perryman, E. Cole) d Casterton Sandford 28 (M. Cleary, I. Lane)

Millicent 53 (D. verbena, D. Tunkin) d South Gambier 45 (E. Bouchier, A. Duncan)

A RESERVE

West Gambier 51 (T. Earl, C. Ransom) d North Gambier 50 (A. Pitson, C. Nulty)

Casterton Sandford 64 (T. Broomby, M. Smith) d East Gambier 27 (T. Gray, B. Hicks)

Millicent 55 (D. Denton, A. Craig) d South Gambier 47 (C. Muller, M. Thiele)

B GRADE

West Gambier 57 (C. Carraill, E. Gillies) d North Gambier 39 (M. Human, A. Redman)

Casterton Sandford 69 (T. Cleary, E. Grigg) d East Gambier 48 (N. Smith, J. Clark)

Millicent 31 (K. Coghlan, M. Fleming) d South Gambier 24 (T. Bonney, K. McIntyre-Clark)

C GRADE

North Gambier 45 (K. Egan, H. Fox) d West Gambier 28 (J. Beaver, E. Sutherland)

Casterton Sandford 42 (J. Parsons, K. Gill-Killey) d East Gambier 40 (M. Wilson, S. Hobson)

South Gambier 49 (B. Winterfield, M. Dalton) d Millicent 36 (L. McCallum, A. Gysbers)

17 & UNDER

North Gambier 83 (C. Nulty, A. Collins) d West Gambier 35 (A. Pearson, L. Simpson)

East Gambier 41 (J. Davis, I. Dwyer) d Casterton Sandford 37 (I. Longhurst, C. Hulm)

Millicent 65 (M. Lynch, L. Paul) d South Gambier 21 (G. Dalton, S. Grassi)

15 & UNDER A

North Gambier 71 (R. Darimaani, M. Collins) d West Gambier 26 (L. Pearson, A. Allen)

East Gambier 41 (T. Kemp, L. Hannaford) d Casterton Sandford 36 (B. Carlin, M. Rees)

15 & UNDER B

North Gambier 49 (M. Griffith, I. Stafford) d West Gambier 26 (H. Jackson, L. Pearson)

Millicent 53 (E. Walker, L. Nicholls) d South Gambier 12 (A. Ferrari, M. Bowering)

Millicent 58 (E. Denton, P. Paul) d South Gambier 17 (G. Dalton, L. Sneath) 13 & UNDER A

North Gambier 47 (L. Hunter, A. Halloran) d West Gambier 26 (M. Jackway, I. Lynch)

Casterton Sandford 38 (A. Murphy, R. Gorman) d East Gambier 22 (I. Mee, C. Lile)

Millicent 49 (S. Zalme. I. Coghlan) d South Gambier 6 (S. Ryan, L. Jones)

13 & UNDER B

North Gambier 20 (I. Renko, A. Schloithe) d West Gambier 12 (M. Thomas, H. Jackson)

Casterton Sandford 44 (R. Gorman, I. Luers) d East Gambier 19 (S. McCracken, I. Cook)

Millicent 13 (P. Johnson L. Van Eeden) d South Gambier 9 (M. Fullerton, A. Green)

11 & UNDER

North Gambier 12 (F. Wakefield, I. Clark) d West Gambier 9 (G. Tremelling, M. Povey)

East Gambier 8 d Casterton Sandford 3

Millicent 20 (M. Buhlmann, L. Rainsford) d South Gambier 1 (M. Raedel, E. Scotland)

ROUNDPREVIEWS

SOUTH GAMBIER V CASTERTON SANDFORD

CastertonSandfordrecoveredfroma poor start last round to put in a compeve second half to keep the scoreboard under control in their losstoEastGambier.

This weekend, a strong start will be key as they look to challenge South Gambier at Blue Lake Sports Park in the quest for a drought breaking victory.

Madalene Cleary has been on outstanding form at goal aack for the Cats and her bale with athlec South defender Ellie Bouchier will be onofthematchshapingmatchupsof thegame.

Cats shooter Ivy Lane is also coming off a strong performance and her ability to gain more possession up against Demons defender Sophie Wight will go a long way to keeping the Cats in the contest on the scoreboard.

At the other end, the defensive duo of Caeleigh Humphries and Ebany Jarrad will be looking to be at their close checking best to put the South shoong combinaon of Gracie Dalton and Alyssa Duncan under pressurefromthegetgo.

The mid court bales loom large as well with Casterton Sandford’s Madelina Paon, Chelsey Galpin and Chloe Foster taking on Tully McShane, Ruby Richter and Megan Reidinabaleoftheyoungguns.

South has both the encounters in 2023thusfarbutCastertonSandford hasclosedthemarginsotheDemons will need to be at their best to maintainthatperfectrecordoverthe Catsthisseason.

EASTGAMBIERVWESTGAMBIER

Reigning premiers West Gambier are headed to McDonald Park this weekend to take on East Gambier as the Roos look to keep their unblemishedrecordin2023intact.

West has been able to field its

premiership line-up in most matches this season and it has given the Roos an added advantage while in contrast east Gambier has baled injury and player unavailability all season and don’t have the smew chemistryofpreviousseasons.

Stopping Sarah Rier is the number one focus of most teams and while Morgan Amy will take that challenge onasherdirectopponent,shewillbe hopingBoCreek,ElizaColeandChloe Perryman can place plenty of pressure on their direct opponents –Lisa McGregor, Tara Bryant and Mikaela Horrigan – to ensure the feeds to Rier are delivered under pressure.

At the other end, it will take paence from the Bulldogs to work their way through the West defensive line of Zoe Malseed, Amy Cram and Jade Rier,withtheRoostriocomingoffa performance against North Gambier that really restricted the Tigers’ scoringopportunies.

Tarsh McCallum will be key to marshalling the troops at the offensive end for the Bulldogs while the work rate of Casey Horrigan will again be pivotal in opening up space intheshoongcircle.

Accuracy on the shot will also be important as Cram and Rier are rarelyoutrebounded.

East has had their moments of challenging the top sides but are yet to upset one of the contenders and West is probably not the team ripe forthepicking.

NORTHGAMBIERVMILLICENT

North Gambier would have loved to have cashed in on their stunning start last weekend against West Gambier and know they will have to bemoreconsistentintheirclashwith Millicent at Vansiart Park this weekend.

The Saints were challenged by South Gambier in Round 12 and no doubt have looked to iron out some wrinkles this week and North has

already defeated the Saints once this season meaning this looms as easily theghtestcontestoftheround.

Both teams have a similar challenge – limit the amount of ball the respecvetallmbershootersenjoy.

Both Tabatha Sanderson (Millicent) and Grace Pos (North) have been a dominant presence in their respecve goal circles and both have the benefit of classy goal aacks working in tandem and delivering the ball in Demi Verbena and Macey Griffith.

While the main responsibility for curbing the shooters’ influence will be Saints goal keeper Pora McRae and North’s Mikaila Pi, the respecve goal defenders –Millicent’s Lauren van Eeden and North’s Noni McConnell – will need to find the balance between shadowing their own opponent but also geng back to the circle for somehelpdefence.

The mid courts are well matched with every bale able to turn the contest.

ExperiencedTigerscentreMelRenko will go head to head with the hard running Lillie Paul, while Lauran Norman will look to use her athlecism and height to disrupt the influenceofDaisyTunkin.

The bale of the day could well be Saints wing defender Lisa Duldig lookingtodenyBriannaWaltersme and space to exert her influence on thecontest.

The Tigers would also call Stella Mobbs into acon as a shooter or defender, while Georgia Clark returned to the court last weekend fortheSaintsontheroadtorecovery from her knee reconstrucon giving Millicent another opon for the mid court.

It is almost too close to call but the Saintsinaghtone.

MILLICENTVSOUTHGAMBIER

It wasn’t a win but South Gambier could take heart from its Round 12 clash with Millicent, going down totheSaintsbyeightgoalsinaghtcontest.

The match looked set to follow a familiar script in the opening quarter as the slick saints fond Tabatha Sandersoninspacemeandmeagainwiththetall shooter neng 15 from 18 as Millicent worked s waytoafivegoalquartermelead.

Accuracy from South shooters Gracie Dalton and Alyssa Duncan kept the young Demons in touch, combining for 11 from 13 but the home side definitelylookedincontrolandsetforacomfortable win.

Missing defender Sophie Wight, South gave Mykaela Thiele the chance to take on Sanderson and thanks to some pressure on the feed from Tully McShane and Megan Reid, Thiele worked her way into the contest, restricng the Millicent goaler to ninegoalsinthesecondasSouthstartedtorampup thedefensivepressurealloverthecourt.

At half me the lead was seven and in the second half, it was all about the defensive end of the court as scoring opportunies were harder and harder to comeby

South converted a perfect 11 from 11 and won the quarterbyone,courtesyofsomestrongrebounding and turnover work from Thiele and Ellie Bouchier, and the match was well poised for an excing final quarter

Unlike the previous two rounds, where South has faded in disappoinng fashion to see both East and North secure comfortable victories, the young Demons stayed in the hunt and while they couldn’t makeinroadsintothedeficit,theywereabletokeep theSaintsontheirtoesunlthefinalwhistle. Demi Verbena was a huge factor in the Millicent victory with her perfect ball placement, her leadership in the aacking third and her accurate finishing.

Pora McRae and Lauren VanEeden also worked hard to win the ball back whenever the Demons threatenedandasalways,theSaintsmidcourtwere reliablewithballinhand.

Ellie Bouchier was again influenal with her ability tocreateturnoverballwhileattheotherend,Alyssa Duncan connued her 2023 consistency as she took charge of the offensive end of the court for South. McShane was also influenal in providing good pressure on the incoming ball and denying the Millicentfeederseasyaccesstothecircle’sedge.

CASTERTONSANDFORDVEASTGAMBIER

The Cats hosted the Bulldog at the weekend and while it was not the start Casterton Sandford was looking for, they did recover and a strong third quarter saw them work their way back into the contestinwhatwasamuchmoreevensecondhalf

East Gambier have tradionally been fast starters and they brought that in spades at the weekend withadevastang26-8openinghalf

Relentless defensive pressure was the foundaon for the dominant first half and then slick ball movement ensured that dominance was reflected onthescoreboard.

Ambah Beveridge suited up for her second A Grade match in the absence of Renee Henke and she took full advantage of the opportunity, presenng strongly and taking a lion’s share of the shoong responsibilies.

She shot 18 first half goals as she baled it out with tenaciousCatsdefenderEbanyJarrad.

Casterton Sandford just struggled to find an easy path to their shooters in the opening half, with mid court pressure from Eliza Cole and Chloe Perryman creang much of the turnover ball, with Morgan Amy and Bo Creek dominang the defensive circle andnotgivingupaneasyball.

The Cats only generated 18 scoring opportunies in thatfirsthalf,withEastenjoying42shotsongoal,so thescoreboardwasalwaysgoingtobelopsided.

Meg Smith entered the game for the home side at halfmewiththecentrebib,movingChelseyGalpin to the aacking wing, with circle defender Jarrad and Caeleigh Humphries also swapping roles and thechangeshadanimmediateimpact.

The Cats won the quarter 11-6 as Madalene Cleary found more me and space in range and need 10 from 12 for the quarter Smith and Galpin, along with her shoong partner Ivy Lane, started to use the ball more efficiently and refused to give up the easyturnoversofthefirsthalf

It meant by three quarter me the deficit had been reduced to 13 and then the final quarter was basically a goal for goal arm wrestle as Casterton Sandford showed what their best netball can look like.

While Cleary dominated the third quarter, it was East goal aack Casey Horrigan starring in the last, converng 10 from 12, as East got back on track to recordthe15goalvictory

NORTH GAMBIER V WEST GAMBIER

It was the match of the round and North Gambier definitelycametoplay,shoongoutoftheblocksto taketheopeningquarter17-12.

Mel Renko, Brianna Walters and Macey Griffith were working the angels well in aack to find shooter Grace Pos in space and the Tigers goaler converted12from15.

It doesn’t take much to spring the reigning champs intoaconandthatopeningquartercertainlydid.

DefensivelytheRoosgotbacktobasicsandclamped down on their opponents, forcing errors from the faultless Tigers of the first quarter and reducing the amount of shots on offer as West slowly but surely workedtheirwaybackintothelead.

The defensive efforts all over the court were rewarded by Sarah Rier and Lisa McGregor who need a perfect 18 from 18 to take a one goal lead intothemainbreak.

The Roos connued in the same vein in the third, again really making things tough with their defensivepressure,whilesllmanagingtoworkthe ball into their own shoong circle with good precisionasthescoreboardpressuremounted.

West won the third quarter 14-9 to take a six goal leadintothefinalquarterandtheyonlybuiltonthat as the Roos again denied North easy scoring opportunies,whileRierandMcGregorconnued tofindspaceadfinishaccurately

In the end, the accuracy of West and the amount of scoring opportunies they generated told the story ofthematchandthefinal59-46scoreline.

Aer that dominant opening quarter from the Tigers, West kept the home side to 29 goals from 44 opportunies, while the Roos enjoyed a final three quarters that saw them convert 46 from 50 opportunies.

Tara Bryant was at her hard running best and her balewithMelRenkowasahighlightofthecontest.

McGregor was also influenal with her smart posioning and accurate feeding, while jade Rier and Amy Cram were relentless in their pressure on PosandMaceyGriffith.

Griffith did, however do a mountain of work, and connuestogrowasasmartfeederintoPos,while sll taking shots herself, while Renko was her side’s clearbest.

Stella Mobbs took the wing defence bib for North in theabsenceofLauranNormanandtheTigerswould be hoping to start to sele their back court line-up as finals approach with injury, illness and player unavailability hampering their opportunity to put out a stable combinaon week in, week out, to this point.

LADDERS

C-GRADE

North Gambier North Gambier

Yellow & Black

Under11’s

It was an exciting win for the girls this week. Theyworkedreallywellasateam,displaying positive attitudes and fantastic teamwork. The girls worked together to link the ball down the court, displaying some seamless passages of play Our defensive pressure was strong, and the girls all worked incrediblyhard.

Best players awarded to Frankie Wakefield and Isla Clark (sponsored by Halloran Diesel) Both girls demonstrated their versatility in attack & defence VanCino encouragement award goes to Payton Bilney Our focus this week was to work together as a team, and the girls did that beautifully

Under13B

We played a tight first half Our defensive pressure all over the court allowed us to disrupt West's play and take some good intercepts. Moving into next week, we need to collectively be more positive towards each other and trusting in our teammates. This will allow us to read off each other, providing leads into open spaces moving down the court, release the ball forward for the receiver to run onto and have some fun. Let'sgogirls!

Bestplayers:IndiRenkoandAddiKamphius

Under13A’s

One of our best team performances for the entire four quarters We focused on defensive pressure which created a lot of extra scoring opportunities All goalers displayed terrific accuracy and Carey finished off with some wonderful longrange goals Ava & Amelie focussed on strong rebounds and extended holds over the shot. Mackenzie, Jenna, Grace & Lacey workedtheballsafelythroughthemidcourt withstrongdrives&goodtiming.

Best players: Ava Halloran (sponsored by HalloranDiesel)andMackenzieHarrold

Under15B’s

The girls started strong from the first quarter, and this started from the strong defensiveeffortbyPenny,BellaandZoewho created many turnovers and kept South’s attacking end quiet These wonderful defensive efforts transitioned well to our attacking end where the girls work together to make the most of our opportunities and apply plenty of scoreboard pressure. Lacey fed the ball effectively to Claire who held strong and moved beautifully in goals combining well with Mia. It was another great game by the girls, keep up the good work.

Bestplayers:ZoeDavisonandClaireMitchell

Under15A’s

It was good to have our full team back this weekanditwasimportantforustofocuson our offensive structures, split circle defence and feeding from the circle, that we had gone over at training ahead of our game against West and then Millicent. The girls came out strong from the start and put strong full court defensive pressure on West.MischaheldstrongandherandElodie shot extremely accurately Maggie ran hard all game and her and Georgia achieved many wonderful circle feeds to our shooters. The 3 girls in defence, as usual workedgreattogethergainingplentyofball, and continue to improve bringing the ball out of our defensive end. Great game this weekgirls,let’sworkhardforatoughouting againstMillicentonSaturday

Best players- Mischa Human and Georgia Nulty(sponsoredbyNealeandNulty)

Under17’s

The girls had a close start to the game going goal for goal for the first half of the first quarter Some great on court leadership allowed the girls to settle, earning the lead at the first break From here the girls

continued to play smart and controlled netball allowing them to build on their lead. They worked hard each quarter to achieve the goals we had set as a team, exceeding what we agreed on. All in all, a fantastic teameffortresultinginastrongwin.

Best players: Macey Griffith and Sarah Brown

CGrade

Thegirlsdidagreatjobtotakecontrolofthe game early and apply defensive pressure across all areas of the court. Bec Johnson returned from a week off, getting her hand toalotofballsindefence.KeeleyQuinnand Kahlia Egan worked hard to provide options for us moving forward and finished off their work with strong feeds into the circle. Milly Allen and Hannah Fox converted on the scoreboard with great shooting accuracy, helping us to run away on the scoreboard in the second half We’re finishing the season offstrong,acredittothegirl’shardworkand dedication.

Bestplayers:KeeleyQuinnandMillyAllen

BGrade

Unfortunately we could not emulate our 2nd round win against West. They got the jump on us and once again we were in catch up mode. With a couple of key outs this week we called upon a couple of our up and comer15sgirlsin,RubyMitchellandMischa Human. Ruby and Justine worked tirelessly indefencetogetheranddidmanagetogeta few good balls. Mischa saw herself on a senior’s court for the very first time and made an impact in the GS position. Maddy and Amelia were able to get some great passes into Mischa and they were finished offwell.Let’srunsoutthisseasonwithsome goodtrainingsandbigeffortsforthelastfew games.

Best players: Amelia Redman and Justine Forrest

AReserve

A strong and consistent game by our team this week. It was evident that players were putting into practice the key areas we had been working on. Alisha Bryan and Alylcia Pitson were both accurate and connected well with mid court. Riley and Jessie took crucial intercepts and rebounds when we neededtoshiftthemomentumofthegame. Ava worked tirelessly all game, holding up the opposition in their drives, causing a slower game. Cara stood her ground and played her role beautifully making strong leads onto the ring and feeding into the goalers. Unfortunately, we became rattled in the last quarter and saw our 4-goal buffer diminish by our own mistakes. So many positivestotakeawayfromthisgame.

Best players: Alycia Pitson and Cara Nulty (sponsoredbyNealeandNulty)

AGrade

With a clean, well connected first quarter we saw our team go up by 4 in the first quarter We had lots of defensive touches and were able to contest in the circle to capitalise on our turnovers. Our goal was to slowdowntheirentryintowest’sGSwhoisa big target for them. We had to adjust our normal attacking line up to a more zone like defence, which we were able to do in the firstquarter However,afterthaterrorscrept into our game and where we were scoring off turnovers, we found that harder as the gamewenton. Mikailahadarippergamein GK and Bri feed well and withstood some physical pressure. We were disappointed with our last half of netball. Especially when westartedsowell.

Best Players: Mikaila Pitt and Brianna Walters (sponsored by D&M Walters Construction)

VIt was good to get back playing against Southlastweekendathome.Thisweekwe play North Gambier away with the Rump andRedfunctionbeingontonight!

U11s-20to1

A very consistent game had by all, just needtoremembertobesteadyonourfeet and slow down when we get a turnover Fantastic efforts at both ends of the court with some exceptional intercepts and great shooting. A great team effort which resulted in securing a very big win 20-1. Best players and awards went to Maggie Buhlmann (Dentons and Subway) and Layla Rainsford (Wendy's and Bakers Delight).

U13As-49to6

Another great game from the girls. We started off strong with an 18-goal quarter and continued to build our lead throughout the game. The girls worked hard and in the last quarter were able to switch up their positions for some fun. It was awesome to see Lindy back out on court after breaking her arm Keep working hard at training girls to get ready for finals. Best players were Scarlett Zalme and Indi Coghlan. Awards went to Amarlie Thomson (Chook House), Lucy Crowe (Shearers Cook), and Lola Ferguson (Boost).

Good work today girls. It was good to see what we have been working on at training beimplementedintoyourgame.Everyone worked hard to come in front and call for the ball The transition coming out of defence worked well with it then being able to be rewarded. Awards went to Clara (Dentons Sportspower) and Lindy (Zambreros).

U15As-58to17

Our Under 15A team started off well defensively keeping South to 4 goals for the quarter Down our offensive end, we wereforcingtheballintoourgoalieswhich caused a few errors The team still managing to score 16 by quarter time. The second quarter was by far the best. South only scored 2 goals but we kept increasing ourscore.Bytheendofthegametheteam had steadied in offence and kept the pressure in defence to get a win of 58-17. Best Players were Emily and Piper Awards went to Mylee Lynch (Ducky's) & Kalani Dunn(Zambreros).

U15Bs-53to12

The girls started well and continued that form for the first half Ella Matthews was dominant at WA driving hard and finding the goalies with accurate passing. In the second half the girls stepped up a gear in attack with some swift passages of play down court and great goalie connections. Our defensive pressure and reading of the play were great. A great team effort game. Best players were Emily Walker and Lexi Nicholls. Awards went to Ella Matthews (Chook House) and Asha Gysbers (MillicentChemist).

U17s-65to21

A much-improved game today in wet conditions. Our transition into attack was strong with great passing into the goalies. The timing down the court was great in passages with everyone reoffering and leading into space. A big welcome back to Bree playing her first game since breaking her arm. Another thank you to our under 15’s stepping up and filling in for us whenever we need them. Let’s keep this momentum up coming into a rough North

Red, Black & White

game. Thanks Mylee, Mia & Matti. Best players were Mylee and Lillie. Awards this week went to Lillie (Denton’s) and Mackinlee(MillicentChemist).

CGrade-36to49

We had an awesome game Saturday, starting off slow we worked our way through the game improving each quarter We didn’t make it an easy win for South as wecontinuedtofightthewholegamewith somegreatsecondeffortsdownthewhole court. Captain Bella Pollifrone consistently kept the game alive and controlled the plays down the court We had Asha Gysbers, Jeda Hibberd and Mackinlee Alcock back from our 15s and 17s sides who all played amazing and are fitting well into the team. I feel like we really worked well this week and can really take it up to these teams in the next few weeks. Good work C grade girls. Best players were Layla and Asha. Awards went to Bella (Dentons) andLisa(NewHeaven).

BGrade-31to24

Very wet and cold start for the girls today! We came out firing and had a great start, we knew South would come back hard against us, but we kept consistent on everything we have been working on at training. We had some great passages of play throughout the game Everyone worked hard and played their role well. Consistent pressure across the court and kept level heads. Very proud coach here to come away with a 7-goal win. Best players were Krystal Coghlan and Michelle Fleming. Awards went to Krystal (Sassi) andNicole(Pierinas).

AReserve-55to47

Once again, we played in cold and wet conditions! We adjusted our line-up with Jac away with Alana & Piper having a run throughthecentreandbothdidagreatjob providing plenty of drive and hitting circle edge to feed. Abby & Ryls combined well acrosstheattackinglineandAbbyfinished well in the first half with some long-range shooting. Keeley, Alice & Keish worked hardtostopthedriveofSouthandprovide us with more opportunities. Bell entered the game at the halftime break and added some fresh legs, getting plenty of touches andprovidingstrongdrivesoutofdefence. It has been great getting so many juniors onthecourtthisseason.BestPlayerswere Donna and Alana. Awards went to Donna (Laura & Vicki’s Award) & Nikeisha (McCourts).

AGrade-53to45

Once again, the heavens opened just on start time which once again forced us to adjust to wet conditions. We started well but to South’s credit they lifted which resultedingoalforgoalshootout.

Lisa had a consistent game leading the front-linedefenceonwingandhadarun-in centre. Lillie was steady all game playing both centre and wing defence Our transitions out of defence were improved. Great to see hard work at training implemented Daisy never stopped running all day providing a target both at centre pass and circle edge. The Tab to Demi connection had South’s defence on their toes under pressure all day Portia snapped up any loose balls and took some nice overhead interceptions at post whilst Laurenprovideduswith4quartersofhard close contesting defence. Best players and awards went to Demi (Somerset) & Daisy (HeavenonaHanger).

U13Bs-13to9

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Red & White

It might bot have resulted in victories but our A and A reserve teams did us proud at the weekend when they took on the mightofMillicentandcompeted stronglyforfourquarters…

For the A Grade, coming off two rounds where they had faded badly in final quarters, to go toe to toe with the second ranked Saints was a real credit to the youngline-up.

Mykaela Thiele stepped up into the goal keeper role and again showed she is more than up to the task, taking on the tough job of denying Tabatha Sanderson too much ball and it was one of the Millicent shooter’s more quietgamesfortheseason…

Ellie Bouchier was again influential, getting some important touches, rebounding strongly and also being importantintransition…

Tully McShane is the ultimate quiet achiever Playing wing defence can be a thankless role as so often the main aim is merely denying your opponent ball but that is what Tully did at the weekend, not allowing Daisy Tunkin to be too influential and denying easy access to the circle’s edge and putting pressureoneverypass…

Megan Reid is another quiet achiever – she just runs hard every week and is careful with ball in hand and she was as consistent as ever through the midcourt…

Ruby Richter has thrived in her return to the top side and not only does she hit the circle hard and run all day but she is a sneaky defensive asset with her willingness to try and win the ballback…

Alyssa Duncan continues to be a shining light in this team and a strong leader. She controls the attacking end of the court with her direction and strong leads and has mentored Gracie Dalton as they build a strong shooting partnership Alyssa does a mountain of work up the court to bring the ball down and then takes control in the goal third to

ensure a good shooting position isfound.

Grace Dalton has been a revelation in the A Grade team with her composure and willingness to compete – the experience she has gained and the talent she has shown in her debut season bodes well for the future…

The A Reserve was also impressive despite not winning thegameastheytookonthetop rankedMillicentteam.

Mykaela did a great job in defenceonarguablythegreatest playertheWBNAhaseverseen–DonnaDenton–andshestuckat thetaskandwonplentyofball.

Charlene had a great battle with Abby Denton and her ability to get her hands on the ball and disrupt the Saints efforts to score was impressive… She was also critical in bringing the ball downcourt…

Joirdy Bell, Chelsea Ryan and Maddie Burley controlled the wings–tightcheckingindefence and strong driving when in offence and their work rate to ensure we kept possession and foundawaytoscore…

Caitlin was impressive again as she ran hard against a couple of (younger!!!) opponents but she was still hugely influential in both offence and defence and her leadership is always important…

Jaymee was a running machine again, offering time and time again to give her team mates a safe outlet and her shooting in difficult conditions was accurate She also got some importantdefensivetouches…

Georgia has hit her straps in the past few weeks and she made good position in the circle and finishedaccuratelytoensureher team mates were rewarded for winningtheballback…

Both sides have had some tough times in 2023 but Round 12 (outside of their wins) was a round to be proud of and build on…

Casterton-Sandford Casterton-Sandford

Blue, White & Red

What a Saturday afternoon it was for our C Grade side taking home not only their first win of the season, but a win against the top side East Gambier Congratulations and what a terrific accomplishmenttohaveachieved!

Casterton-Sandford netball players, coaches and supporters would like to say a huge thankyou to our game day voucher sponsors Your ongoing support throughout the season is appreciatedandvalued.

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Under11’s:3-8

Voucher Winners: Nicola Boyd, Hannah Davis, Sylvie Richardson and CleoLonghurst

Under13B’s:44-19

Best Players: Renee Gorman and IsabellaLuers

Voucher Winners: Georgia Bailey, AdeleMurphyandBrooklynMutch

Under13A’s:38-22

BestPlayers:AdeleMurphyandRenee Gorman

Voucher Winners: Isabella Luers and ChloeKurzman

Under15B’s:BYE

Under15A’s:36-41

Best Players: Brydie Carlin and MakaylaRees

Voucher Winners: Rachel Forbes, Amy CraufordandOliviaNolte

Under17’s:37-41

Best Players: Indi Longhurst and ChelseaHulm

Voucher Winners: Ivy Lane, Madeline PattonandIsobelMcCrae

CGrade:42-40

Best Players: Janine Parsons and Katie Gill-Killey

Voucher Winners: Katie Gill-Killey and BrydieCarlin

BGrade:69-48

Best Players: Trictia Cleary and Emma Grigg

Voucher Winners: Dakota Crawford andTrictiaCleary

AReserve:64-27

Best Players: Tori Broomby and Megan Smith

Voucher Winners: Megan Smith and ClaireFoster

It was the super seven in the A Reserves last Saturday that took the win from East Gambier Claire and Sharna were a consistent presence in the defensive goal circle, putting the opposition on edge allowing for multiple turnover opportunities It didn’t take long to move the ball from the defensive end into attack with centre court players Dani and Gaby putting some neat and fast drives into their games to play with high percentage possessions. Meg’s efforts and skill in the centre position didn’t go unnoticed and was highlighted across the court, including her impeccable feeding into goalies Tori and Paige. Paige’s accurate shooting allowed the girls to stretch their lead and by the final quarter the game saw the only position change when Tori wentbackintoGSandPaigeouttoGA, giving Tori a well-earned rest after an incredible three quarters of actively switching from attack to defence and vice versa. The 37-goal win was well deserved by the seven girls who are demonstrating fantastic teamwork, consistency,andskills.

AGrade:28-45

Best Players: Madalene Cleary and Ivy Lane

Voucher Winners: Madeline Patton andIvyLane

AdeleMurphy50Games(picbelow)

East Gambier East Gambier

Under11East8wonCasterton3

Itwassuchanexitinggame.Itsreallygoodto see all of the things we are learning at training been used in the game Keep traininghardgirls.Proudofthewholeteam.

BestPlayers:S.Creek,A.Hannaford

Award Winners: S. Creek (Fasta Pasta), A. Hannaford(Zambrero’s)

Under13BEast19LostCasterton44

What a great team game. We had fantastic passages of play during the game. Izzy and Olivia moved well together in the circle. Sailor and Isana passing in the circle was amazing and the defence if Tilly, Ava, and Chloe worked well together and got lots of hand to ball, unfortunately our passing let up down and we couldn’t convert the turn overs into goals. Keep training hard girls. Veryproudofyouall.

BestPlayers:S.McCracken,I.Cook

Award Winners: C Hosking (Arena) O Hosking(Wendy’s)

Under13AEast22LostCasterton38

AtoughgameagainstCasterton.Wegotlots of turn overs but unfortunately our passing let up down. We had many good passages of play during the game Ava and Mia worked well in defence getting lots of hand to ball. Sailor, Olivia, and Isana passing into the shooter was fantastic. Izzy and Chloe movedtheballwellwithinthecircle.Notthe resultwewanted,buteveryoneplayedwell. Keep training hard the next win is just aroundthecorner Veryproudofyouall.

BestPlayers:I.Mee,C.Little

Award Winners: I Mee (McDonalds), A Olsen(KFC)

Under15AEast41WonCasterton36

Congratulations on your first win for the seasongirls,youallplayedhardforthefull4 quarters. Everyone did exactly what I asked, itwasagreatgametowatchwelldone.Let’s continue to train hard and we will get more winsontheboard.Greatteameffort.

BestPlayers:T Kemp,L.Hannaford

Award Winners: K. Kerr (OK Pie shop), S. Clark(BakersDelight)

Under17’sEast41Won37

Fantastic team game today First 3 quarters weresoexcitingtowatchwiththehardwork youhaveallputincomingtogether

ThelastquarterCastertonreallyuppedtheir tempo and put pressure on which caused us to make minor errors, but to your credit you dugdeepandwonthegame.

Congratulationsgirlsawell-earnedwin

Also, a massive shout out to everyone that stopped and gave us a hand when Jordy got

West Gambier West Gambier

Red & Black Blue & Red

aflattireonthewaytoCasterton.Thankyou allforgettingustoCastertonontimeandfor gettingusallhomeagain.Trueclubspirit

BestPlayers:J Davis,I.Dwyer

Award Winners: The whole team (Zambrero’s)

CGradeEast40LostCasterton42

We knew having 5 players away we would have a tough game against CastertonSandford.

They brought a physical presence which rattled us, we had Indee Stratford and Skye Wilson both from Under 15’s make their debut to Senior’s, which was a great experience for them and played well, we also had Sam Hobson joins us in the last quarterfromtheUnder17’s,thankyougirls.

Wedidliftandfoughtharduntiltheend,but unfortunately Casterton-Sandford went homewiththeirfirstwinby2.

BestPlayers:M.Wilson(SponseredbyAdam WilsonPlastering&NicheHome),S.Hobson

Award Winners: M Wilson ( Fasta pasta), C. Lines(JensHotel)

BGradeEast48LostCasterton69

A tough game for us. We had a slow first half In the second half we found our connections and had fantastic passages of play The defence got hand to ball and we wereabletorewardthemdowninthegoals. Keep training hard girls the next win is just aroundthecorner

BestPlayers:N.Smith,J Clark

Award Winners: J Clark ( Globe Hotel), S. James(KirrslieJade)

AresEast27LostCasterton64

Was a tough game against a strong Casterton. We had good passengers of play during the game. Defence got hand to ball but unfortunately, we couldn’t convert into goals. Keep training hard the win is just roundthecorner

Best Players: T Gray (Sponsored by John Podgorski), B. Hicks (Sponsored by Hicks Auto&Engineering)

Award Winners: B. Hicks ( Foxies Deil), S. James(OKPieShop)

AGradeEast45WonCasterton28

Fantastic game today girls. Our defence was terrific. The shooters finished off strong in goals. Everyone stepped up and continued at a hard work rate. We need to continue that same patience over the next coming weeks. Welldonegirls.

Best Players: C. Perryman (Sponsered by BP Motorsport),E.Cole Award Winners: A. Beveridge ( Zambrero’s) T McCallum(25aces)

skye wilson& indee stratford

U/15 debuted for C Grade on Saturday and both played an amazing game

VLast Saturday we headed to Tiger land were we took North. Rach’s A-ressies just getting over the line by 1 goal. Bianca’s B Graders also coming off a great win. Michelle and Kirra’s 13B’s also picking up the win. With the Final roundsinoursightseveryteamwillbegivingit their all to stay in the top four A big thank you tothefollowingGameDayAwardSponsorsfor our Netball girls this week: Paradise PIZZA, Krispy Kreme Mount Gambier, Daryl & Megan Starick, Natalie Pearson - Finance BrokerM o u n t G a m b i e r, Ka b o o m Fa m i l y Entertainment, OK Pie Shop, Awatuna Pty Ltd, Sorrentos CAFÉ, ScRoll Queen, Birdie Blue, Makeup by Kirralie Jade, A Wave From It All, MGS Tilt Tray and Towing, Lima & Co., The Haven-Cafe&Takeaway,WashDayLaundry

Encouragement Award: Doug & Di Harding awardedtoTullyLindner

A GRADE: North defeated by West 46-59. 1st Best Player: Lisa McGregor 2nd Best Player: TaraBryant.

Somehowwegotawaywithnorainwhichwas lovely A great win by the girls with everyone stepping up and taking responsibility to win their positions I thought our defensive 4 played a consistent tight checking game causing many turnovers. Tara and Mik fed Sarah beautifully In a hard fought game, I was happy with the way we just kept at it. A HUGE thankyou to Anna, Tahlia, Carlee and Gracie for benching - with a bit of sickness hanging around our teams, I had no idea what today wasgoingtobring!!

ARESERVE:NorthdefeatedbyWest50-51.1st

BestPlayer:TahliaEarl.2ndBestPlayer:Carlee Ransom.

This was a musta winforus and weworkedso hard and definitely earnt the win was a close one though. Gracie had an outstanding 1st quarter her rebounds and defensive pressure were so crucial. Tahlia held so strong all day this combined with some amazing passes from Carlee made for some impressive passages of play Anna worked tirelessly all day and won her position hands down with a super effort. So great to have Chelsea back on decksuchatenaciousplayerandalwaysgiveit her all! Maddie works so hard for us every game and got some big rebounds right when weneededthem!

B GRADE: North defeated by West 39-57. 1st

Best Player: Caitlin Carraill. 2nd Best Player: Elysha Gillies. Game Day Award Vouchers: KylieHeaver&KirbyHunter

Last week we played against North. We went into this game coming off a high from our win thepreviousweekandwewantedtocontinue the intensity and determination The girls started off strong again and had an amazing first quarter which set us up for the rest of the game. With only the bare 7 this week the girls played a solid 4 quarters and got many rebounds and interceptions At the final whistle west took a convincing 18 goal win 39 –57.

CGRADE:NorthdefeatedWest45-28.1stBest Player: Teone Brauer 2nd Best Player: Emily Sutherland.

but they gave it their all. I was very proud of the game the girls played, kept their heads high and did some really great things throughout this hard game. Lucy and Imogen played against some very tall opposition but together they held and shot well. Our centre court girls in Tully, Halle and Aleisha kept up the pressure right down the court and had some brilliant passes into our goalies. Macy and Ellie in defence never gave up and tried their hardest right till the last whistle In games like this it is easy to drop your head. To mygirlscredittheyfoughthardandkepttrying forall4quarters.ThisisallIcanaskasacoach. Only 4 games to go till the finals, let’s give it ourall.

15A's: North defeated West 71-26. 1st Best Player: Lila Pearson. 2nd Best Player: Alice Allen Game Day Award Vouchers: Swaye Lindner&LilaPearson.

We always knew it was going to be a tough gameagainstNorth!Theyhavesometallgirls! Ourgirlsplayedhardfor4quarterswithsmiles still in their faces at the end of the game! The mid court worked hard at getting the ball into ourgoalies!

15B's: North defeated West 49-26. 1st Best Player: Holly Jackson. 2nd Best Player: Lila Pearson. Our u15b team showed great determination throughout the 4 quarters of Netball Holly Jackson playing an amazing defence game with great reading of the play and then her interceptswereonpoint

Maya Lynch showing great grit along with Libby Buck and with them girls voicing and directing the play down court helped with opening the court up for the Attacks to be on their toes Over all our u15B team gave their best.Northdefeatingwest49to26.

13A's: North defeated West 47-17. 1st Best Player: Miah Jackway 2nd Best Player: Isla Lynch. Game Day Award Vouchers: Isla Lynch &EvaPovey

Todayagainstnorththegirlscameoutfighting with Claire and Eva achieving 50 games for westforthisgame.Evashotamazinglyaround the goal circle and moved effortless, the mid court worked hard and defensive end getting some nice interceptions but unfortunately wasn’t enough for this week against north. Congratulations again Eva Povey and Claire Hunteron50game!!Gowest!!!

13B's: North defeated by West 12-20. 1st Best Player: Molly Thomas 2nd Best Player: Hannah Jackson. Game Day Award Vouchers: IsobelRichards&MollyThomas.

seniorDEBUT

An unfortunate loss for the girls against North going down 45 to 28, giving us a lot to reflect and build on for the next upcoming weeks. Puttingupagoodfightthegirlsgaveittheirall despite the scoreboard. Our defenders and midcourters applying immense pressure to earnthemselvessomegreatturnoversgetting it into our goalies who showed some great movement around some very physical defenders Each quarter we were able to extend our score and continue to play our game and improve. Something we will keep building on as we look to take on East. Best players and game day awards to Teone Brauer andEmilySutherland.

17/UNDER: North defeated West 83-35. 1st

Best Player: Aleisha Pearson. 2nd Best Player: Lucy Simpson. Game Day Award Vouchers: EllieXanthopoulos&HalleBout.

of the ladder in NorthGambier Averytoughgameformygirls

Our young 13b West team came up against North gambier this week. Aggie Thomas and Molly Thomas started the game in the defensive circle, working hard to deny the north goalies. They were well supported by Chaneil Cowland at WD. In attack Isobel Richards and Hannah Jackson shoot accurately, with Mackenzie Fisher at WA and Harper Lindner in C. The first half of the game was a close contest, with West leading by a single goal at half time. Going into the 3rd quarter saw Mackenzie and Chaneil going to thebench.SavannahRiddochhitthecourtatC andRubyLambatGD AggiemovedtoWDand Harper WA. West dominated the 3 quarter keepingtheNorthgirlsscoreless Northmade multiple changes at the last break trying to combat the hard working Westies. The last quarter was an even contest. The west girls wonthegame20-12.

UNDER 11's: North defeated West 12-9. 1st

Best Player: Gracie Tremelling 2nd Best Player:MackennaPovey

The improvement in this group of girls is so pleasing as a coach We played another amazing game last week against North. We had some excellent passages of play that resulted in goals. Our defensive pressure all over the court was brilliant. Well done girls, Caitlin and I are loving your enthusiasm and progress.

Today we lined against top

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

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South Gambier

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