Western Border Football Netball Budget - The Western - Round 5 2021

WESTERN BORDER FOOTBALL & NETBALL

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2021 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME ROUND 5 - MAY 8

Star Bulldog celebrates 200 games Former East Gambier skipper Shem Balshaw celebrates his 200th game today against the Saints

McGregor celebrates 350 games

Pictured left: Roos coach Lisa McGregor celebrates her 350 game milestone

NORTH GAMBIER V WEST GAMBIER EAST GAMBIER v MILLICENT CASTERTON SANDFORD v SOUTH GAMBIER

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a t t h e picturesque Island Park, but its fans may not witness a pre y display when ladder-leader South Gambier comes to town.

East Gambier v Millicent

North Gambier v West Gambier

No ma er the result between East Gambier and Millicent at McDonald Park today, the spotlight will shine on one man, Shem Balshaw.

Fresh from tas ng victory for the first me since September 2019, West Gambier fancies revenge on North Gambier in a rematch of the previous WBFL grand final.

The veteran Bulldog will play his 200th game for his beloved club and his team mates will do everything they can to salute him with a victory.

The Roos ended their 602-day wait by k i l l i n g C a ste r to n S a n d fo rd w i t h a barnstorming second half and the Tigers be er brace themselves for another fast finish.

The two sides could not further apart on the ladder with the Cats yet to challenge for premiership points, while the Demons have been unbeatable.

West has won each last quarter in 2021 and can bombard the scoreboard in quick bursts which was on full show last week with 94 points a er half me.

The Victorians are in the middle of a rebuilding phase and new A Grade coach Kane Forbes has endured a rough start to 2021.

Tom Holmes con nues to run riot in the middle and Todd McPartlan has added another gear from half back, while Garret Ha and Josh Schapel are in fine goalkicking form.

Last week against West Gambier he would been op mis c at half me, but a drama c drop in inefficiency allowed the opponents to run away to a 94-point win.

However, the sight of yellow jumpers will bring back a lot of memories from the 2019 decider where Sam Stafford kicked the Roos out of conten on.

Despite the lack of success, the Cats can take heart from their only home game of the year when they made sure Millicent earnt the win and returned home with a few bruises.

H o w e v e r, t h e S a i n t s c a n n o t b e underes mated having taken giant strides over recent weeks.

Clint Gallio's men backed up a breakthrough triumph over Casterton Sandford with an away win over West Gambier, but could not make it a hat-trick against North Gambier.

However, the Saints pushed the reigning premier all the way un l the final siren and were led by the ageless Steve Duldig.

The likes of Nick Lock and James Bryne will have their work cut out trying to slow fearsome forward Gene Robinson, who will be keen to return to his best a er falling below par his lo y standards.

But last week Millicent displayed its variety of op ons in front of goal including young guns Sam Willis and Jaxon Cushion.

On grand final day Stafford booted six goals and he has warmed up for the rematch with mul ple majors each round including two bags of seven.

One of them helped the Tigers return to winning ways under lights in Millicent.

The Saints will eye a poten al opportunity to keep East on the back foot a er the side suffered its first defeat of the season to a rampant South Gambier.

It was an important moment in North's 2021 season having lost the previous two encounters as the squad gets to know each other on the field.

The Bulldogs were cut apart by the Demons' work rate and could miss playing coach Ma Willson a er he went down with a knee injury last week.

The Tigers could be boosted by the return of ruckman Luke Powell, who has plenty of kms in the legs a er comple ng a marathon as veteran Sco Fle and junior Henry Gould took over the du es.

The likely absence of the silky le footer for a couple of games will leave a huge hole in the midfield and place more pressure on the shoulders of co-coach Jayden Eldridge.

Despite the pain of round 4, East aims to give Balshaw the perfect celebra on and put its premiership push back on track, but Millicent could make things tricky.

With the winner being awarded a top-four place on the ladder, there is more than just bragging rights on the line these rivals clash for the first me since that last Saturday in September two years ago.

Casterton Sandford v South Gambier Casterton Sandford enjoys a home game

Casterton Sandford also won its previous encounter with the Demons in 2019, which was also a sudden-death ba le in the final round of the season.

However, today will be a different story as South builds the perfect premiership case.

Brayden Kain's side has cked off every single Western Border side except for the Cats with rela ve ease and many expect the pa ern to con nue.

The only concern for the Demons is the injury list with Brodie Foster, Jack Casey and Bronson Saffin all in doubt.

But one of South's greatest strengths is depth and the club should keep its perfect record intact.

RESULTS ROUND 4 SENIORS West Gambier 4.1 9.2 16.3 24.6 (150) Cast. Sandford 3.4 4.5 6.8 8.8 (56) WEST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: G. Ha 5, J. Schapel 5, M. Waldron 3, A. Pfitzner 2, D. Phillips 2, L. Bradley-Brown 2, J. Williams, T. Lewis, T. Holmes, J. Coombe, T. Mcpartlan Best: T. Mcpartlan, T. Holmes, J. Schapel, G. Ha, L. Bradley-Brown CAST. SANDFORD FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: A. McKinnon 3, J. Gibbs 2, K. Humphries 2, H. McCrae Best: J. Gibbs, D. Cleary, D. Ayton, D. Wombwell, H. McCrae, A. McKinnon East Gambier 0.0 2.3 3.5 5.7 (37) South Gambier5.4 8.6 11.8 13.9 (87) EAST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: G. Cooper 2, T. Balshaw, J. Fry, R. Flamank Best: N. Lock , J. Eldridge, J. Dempsey, J. Fry, M. Kieselbach, S. Agnew SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: S. Enderl 3, C. Munro 3, J. Tentye 3, B. Foster, K. Jones, T. Saffin, K. Eagleson Best: D. Handreck, D. Stra ord, B. O''Neil, C. Munro, T. Reid, S. Enderl Millicent 2.1 3.4 8.6 10.9 (69) North Gambier 2.3 5.5 10.5 14.6 (90 MILLICENT FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: S. Willis 3, G. Robinson 2, M. Reilly, N. Lang, J. Cushion, K. Varcoe, J. Carger Best: S. Duldig, K. Varcoe, J. Carger NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: S. Stafford 7, J. Mcconnell 4, N. McInerney 2, T. McLennanl Best: S. Stafford, N. McInerney, J. Schutz, B. Stafford, N. Brown, D. Kenny

RESERVES West Gambier 4.3 9.4 16.8 22.15 (147) Cast. Sandford 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6) WEST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: R. Wilson 8, R. Fox 5, N. Lewis 2, C. Hein 2, D. Robbins 2, K. Badman, A. Heron, S. Von Duve Best: R. Fox, R. Wilson, J. Kranz, B. Loef, D. Robbins CAST. SANDFORD FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: S. Diegmann Best: B. Kennewell, W. Rowland, C. Jones, J. Sco , J. Parsons, R. Killey East Gambier 0.0 4.0 5.1 5.2 (32) South Gambier4.4 7.8 13.12 20.13 (133) EAST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: M. Ferguson 3, B. Clark, J. Weedon Best: N. Humphries, B. Gaffney, R. Devlin, B. Clark, D. Howard, J. Nunan SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: H. Capewell 4, C. Fisher 4, C. Fallas 3, J. Smith 2, E. Marks 2, N. Seager 2, L. Gray, B. Howard, E. Chuck Best:J. Duncan, E. Chuck, E. Marks, H. Winterfield, B. Howard, D. Reid

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Millicent 2.2 2.3 4.7 8.11 (59) North Gambier 2.0 7.0 9.1 12.4 (76) MILLICENT FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: N. Robbins 2, C. O''Connor 2, N. Stra ord 2, W. O''Connor, J. Hateley Best: N. Robbins, H. Willis, M. Varcoe, C. O''Connor, J. Oppelaar, N. Stra ord NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: M. Kurzman 4, M. Chapman 3, T. de Wit 3, C. Baker Best:T. de Wit, T. Young, K. Spedding, T. Firth, L. Persello, T. Scarth

U/18's East Gambier 4.1 4.1 5.3 7.5 (47) South Gambier 2.1 8.6 14.10 18.13 (121) EAST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: R. Flamank 3, S. Nai 2, K. Dwyer, M. Price Best: S. Lock, S. Nai, R. Flamank, K. Dwyer, T. Graney, J. Baggio SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: L. Turley 3, J. Stephens 3, J. McGregor 2, T. Rayner 2, J. Snell, M. Sims, E. Sims, M. Lockwood, A. Ridding, E. Fisher, N. Wilke, L. Winterfield Best: M. Sims, J. McGregor, L. Winterfield, N. Wilke, J. Chuck, L. Turley Millicent 3.1 4.3 8.6 12.9 (89) North Gambier 1.0 3.2 4.3 5.4 (34) MILLICENT FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: K. Dunn 3, J. Cushion 2, B. Werchon 2, K. Shanks, J. Werchon, A. Wesolowski, N. Joy, K. Varcoe Best:K. Dunn, N. Joy, K. Shanks, J. Haines, M. Varcoe, B. Werchon NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: J. Griffith, B. Allison, J. Arthurson, T. Harris, Z. Clark Best: D. Arthurson, E. Firth, J. Williamson, A. Stafford, B. Allison, B. Allen

U/16's East Gambier 4.1 4.1 5.3 7.5 (47) South Gambier2.1 8.6 14.10 18.13 (121) Goals: R. Flamank 3, S. Nai 2, K. Dwyer, M. Price Best: S. Lock, S. Nai, R. Flamank, K. Dwyer, T. Graney, J. Baggio SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: L. Turley 3, J. Stephens 3, J. McGregor 2, T. Rayner 2, J. Snell, M. Sims, E. Sims, M. Lockwood, A. Ridding, E. Fisher, N. Wilke, L. Winterfield Best: M. Sims, J. McGregor, L. Winterfield, N. Wilke, J. Chuck, L. Turley

Best: D. Arthurson, E. Firth, J. Williamson, A. Stafford, B. Allison, B. Allen West Gambier 4.2 7.5 10.7 17.8 (81) Cast. Sandford 0.0 0.0 3.0 4.0 (24) WEST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: B. Wiese 4, M. Byfieldt 4, N. Davey 3, C. Carson, J. Judd, S. Medhurst, J. Edwards, L. Loring, M. Hill Best: F. Kenseley, B. Wiese, H. Opperman, E. Perryman-Cary, J. Day, J. Edwards CAST. SANDFORD FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: O. Foster, R. Makore, M. Bright, C. Wombwell Best: nil supplied

U/14's West Gambier 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.6 (30) Cast. Sandford 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.2 (38) WEST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: S. Fraser 2, B. Szopory 2 Best: B. Noble, S. Fraser, K. Stratman, T. Hammond, H. Croker CAST. SANDFORD FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: B. Rhook 2, O. Foster 2, J. Rhook, R. Kaliebe Best: S. Pa on, R. Kaliebe, D. Munro, B. Rhook, K. Blenkiron East Gambier 3.4 6.6 9.10 10.10 (70) South White 0.1 1.2 1.4 4.5 (29) EAST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: A. Bruce 4, J. Picken 3, J. Carey, J. Mee, R. Ellis Best: A. Bruce, R. Lawrence, C. McCracken, J. Carey, A. McKinnon, G. Lapatha SOUTH GAMBIER WHITE FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: M. Bentley 3, C. Page Best:M. Bentley, T. Radley, M. Lawson, K. Maxwell, G. Jones Millicent 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.1 (25) North Gambier 0.3 0.4 2.9 5.10 (40) MILLICENT FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: SJ. Werchon 2, C. Kenny 2 Best: H. Thwaites, K. Gibson, J. Werchon, W. Wilson, L. Cawood, A. Smith NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: W. Norman 2, A. Dally, J. Fle , K. Allen Best: C. Turner, Z. Cordell, B. Braithwaite, I. Coleman, A. Dally, K. Allen

Millicent 3.1 4.3 8.6 12.9 (81) North Gambier 1.0 3.2 4.3 5.4 (34) MILLICENT FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: K. Dunn 3, J. Cushion 2, B. Werchon 2, K. Shanks, J. Werchon, A. Wesolowski, N. Joy, K. Varcoe Best: K. Dunn, N. Joy, K. Shanks, J. Haines, M. Varcoe, B. Werchon NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goals: J. Griffith, B. Allison, J. Arthurson, T. Harris, Z. Clark Emmerson Marks *Images courtesy Frank Monger Photography

LEADING GOAL KICKERS Bendigo Bank Seniors Name Gene Robinson Kym Eagleson Sam Stafford Brodie Foster Jus n McConnell Todd Lockwood Colby Munro Brayden Kain Mark Rumbelow

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

U/18's Rnd Total 0 21 1 14 0 13 1 10 0 9 0 8 3 7 0 7 0 6

Reserves Henri Capewell Ma Ferguson Joshua Smith Charlie Fisher Ma hew Chapman Christopher Fallas Brodie Clark Toby DeWit Josh Weedon Jake Dempsey Riley Wilson

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

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4 3 2 4 3 3 1 3 1 0 3

14 11 11 10 7 7 7 6 6 6 5

Name Alex Ridding Oliver Thomson Liam Turley Elliot Fisher Kynan Dunn Jordan Stephens Noah Sims Jaxon Cushion Adam Prosperi-Porta Tarkyn Morale

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

Joel Bryant Jacob Todd Harry Wright Reese McLaughlin Jed Sims Nicholas Adams Kobe Gibson

South Gambier Millicent South Gambier North Gambier South Gambier South Gambier Millicent

Aaron Dally Alexander Bruce Je Werchon Kobe Gibson Riley Ellis

North Gambier East Gambier Millicent Millicent East Gambier

Rnd Total 1 11 0 7 3 7 1 7 3 6 3 6 0 4 2 4 0 4 0 4

U/16's 3 3 3 0 0 1 2

15 13 10 6 6 6 6

1 4 2 0 1

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

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

P 4 4 4 4 3 3

W 4 3 2 2 0 0

L 0 1 2 2 3 3

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 382 276 298 279 148 166

Agst 152 238 310 316 197 336

% 71.54 53.70 49.01 46.89 42.90 33.07

Pts 8 6 4 4 0 0

Agst 76 199 242 225 228 291

% 85.71 56.83 45.62 4792 24.50 16.86

Pts 8 6 4 2 2 0

Agst 123 138 218 224 277 0

% 77.05 58.81 38.42 36.18 27.86 0.00

Pts 8 4 2 2 0 0

Agst 70 76 175 115 233 334 350

% 83.37 53.09 61.45 68.17 48.11 25.94 14.22

Pts 12 4 6 4 4 2 0

Agst 87 172 151 105 158 132 258

% 77.81 58.95 57.82 65.57 30.09 20.96 00.39

Pts 10 8 6 4 2 0 0

RESERVES W 4 3 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 2 3 2 3

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 456 262 203 207 74 59

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

P 4 3 3 3 3 0

W 4 2 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 0 1 2 2 3 0

For 413 197 136 127 107 0

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

P 6 3 5 4 5 5 4

W 6 2 3 2 2 1 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 0 1 2 2 3 4 4

For 351 86 279 246 216 117 58

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

P 5 6 5 4 4 3 3

W 5 4 3 2 1 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 0 2 2 2 3 3 3

For 305 247 207 200 69 35 1

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U12 Ac on between Millicent and North Gambier *Image courtesy Brian Watson Photography

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COACH B.KAIN SOUTH

S.STAFFORD NORTH

FORWARD C.MUNRO SOUTH

G.HA WEST

CHF

J.GIBBS CAST-SAND

D.HANDRECK SOUTH

CENTRE

J.FRY EAST

N.McINERNEY NORTH

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J.ELDRIDGE EAST

T.McPHARTLAN WEST

RUCKS

K.VARCOE MILLICENT

J.SCHUTZ NORTH N.LOCK EAST

S.DULDIG MILLICENT

BACKS

J.SCHAPEL WEST

BENCH D.AYTON CAST-SAND B.STAFFORD NORTH J.CARGER MILLICENT D.CLEARY CAST-SAND

D.STRATFORD SOUTH

H.McCRAE CAST-SAND T.HOLMES WEST B.O’NEIL SOUTH

ofthe FOOTBALLER YEAR EAST GAMBIER v SOUTH GAMBIER

WEST GAMBIER v CASTERTON SANDFORD 5 4 3 2 1

Todd McPartlan Tom Holmes Josh Schapel Jackson Gibbs Garrett Ha

West Gambier West Gambier West Gambier Cast-Sandford West Gambier

5 4 3 2 1

Dane Handreck Colby Munro Dion Stratford Nick Lock Jayden Eldridge

South Gambier South Gambier South Gambier East Gambier East Gambier

MILLICENT v NORTH GAMBIER 5 4 3 2 1

Sam Stafford Nick McInerney Steve Duldig Jake Schutz Kade Varcoe

North Gambier North Gambier Millicent North Gambier Millicent

MARK OF THE WEEK

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JOHNFORSTER

MATCH OF ROUND 3 V WHERE YOU

North Gambier Yellow & Black

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Senior Coach: Jus n McConnell Senior Assistant Coach: Luke Powell Reserves Coach: Ma hew Kurzman Assistant: Campbell Baker 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32

Will Stafford Nick McInerney Nick More Henry Gould Tom McLennan Ma hew Hensel Tim McInerney Joel Griffith Ma hew Opperman Jake Schutz Dean Jamieson Jay Turner Samuel Shepherd Hamish Telford Jordan Holli Declan Kenny Timohty Young Sam Stafford Tom Fle Jordan Mansel Ma hew Kurzman Nicholas Mark Bradley Stafford Laurie Persello Dylan Munn Mitch Whan Nick Brown

33 36 37 39 41 42 43 44 46 48 55 90

Jus n McConnell Luke Powell Jack Walker Danny Poyner Ethan Norman Cambell Baker Hamish Ryan Adam Prosperi-Porta Edward New Tim Scarth Bre Shepherdson Nick Blachut

West Gambier Blue & Red

Senior Coach: Steven Wenman Senior Assistant Coach: Rowan Fox Reserves Coach: Nathan Lewis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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

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

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

GOAL OF THE WEEK

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GARRETTHA

North Gambier Yellow & Black Congratula ons to Millicent for organising last week, especially the weather, and agreeing to playing most games with 16 a side, which helped us out more than them.

By the me the A grade started the shed was certainly rocking, perhaps as some forgot to pace themselves for the later start/finish.

The A grade was a cracking game, with both teams fielding numerous underage players. A highlight of our year so far has been watching how well Jus n has coached a team with much less experience than he has had in previous years. We were a bit unsure what to expect a er our previous game, but the boys bounced back well. A few were given tough jobs and keys to our game was Jake Schutz blanke ng the 10 goal forward from the previous week and Sam Stafford snagging 7. With contribu ons from all, other best players were the ever reliable Nick McInerney and Brad Stafford, Nick Brown (who is having a break out year) and Declan Kenny. Also of note was the vintage cameo performance of Sco Fle , whose wife no longer understands the word 're rement' and the debut of Jack O'Connor, who was born quite some me a er Sco played his first A grade game.

The reserves got back on the board with a win, with a few new and old players making appearances for the first me this year.

A er a fair bit of work in the last few weeks, we are hopeful numbers will keep improving. Best players were Toby De Wit (who is knocking on the door for his A grade debut), Tim Young, Karl Spedding (welcome to the club), Toby Firth, Laurie Persello and Tim Scarth.

Unfortunately, the return to football of Adam Creek was short lived, with a stretcher and ambulance required, as it was for Jaky Norman in the u16s. There was no malice in either incident and we wish both a quick recovery, in line with the new concussion protocols which we didn't want to have to worry about so quickly.

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With 6 u18s in the A Grade the boys were a bit under-manned, but may well have assisted the A grade in wearing out some of the Millicent boys who also doubled up.

Best players were Jacob Arthurson, Elijah Firth, Jamie Williamson, Alex Stafford, Brody Allison and Brody Allen.

The u16s had a tough day against a strong team. Best players were Jayk Norman, Zayne Young, Darcy Arthurson, Hector Opie and Angus Allen. If the boys keep working hard, their next win won't be too far away.

The u14s have had a great start to the year and this con nued on Saturday. Do yourselves a favour and get to the footy early to watch their brand of footy. Best players were Cooper Turner, Zac Cordell, Ben Braithwaite, Iowani Coleman, Aaron Dally and Kade Allen.

The u12As had a come from behind win and all of the u12s appear to have had a good day. It was good to see so much yellow and black around the Millicent ovals and courts.

This week we are hos ng West, with the Tom Hall trophy (currently held by West) up for grabs. Get around all our teams for what promises to be compe ve games all day.

West Gambier Blue & Red

Started the Day a bit later then usual in a game against a very determined Under 14s side. Casterton had a determined bunch of kids that where to good in the end of the day, Casterton got over the line in a close game. Our boys showed great sponsorship and rallied around each and bounced back to hit the lead in the last quarter. Bailey Noble con nued his good form this year with best on ground supported by Seth Fraser kicking 2 goals, Koby Stratman, Tate Hammond Harvey Croker.

Under 16s started of with a solid first quarter then strung together 4 very good quarters of football for the day. With some excellent passages of play with overlap running and ball movement and hard running. Best players Finn Kenseley, Billy Weise, Harrison Opperman, Ethan Perryman / cary, Joel Day and Jarred Edwards.

Reserves Kicked of well with a good team performance and played some good football. Lewie and Dale played their 100th game for the day and played in a big win. Riley Wilson Kicked 8 goals in a great performance reminding Wenmo of how good he is. The fossil of the team Foxy put his hand up for selec on again a er not

talking to his brother-in-law all week a er being dropped from the seniors, with Best player followed by Riley Willson, Joshua Kranz, Kiwi and Dale Robbins.

The seniors kicked on a er a hard week on the track to get on the board. Its great to get reward for effort as its been a tough start to the Year with the Coach being told he is out for the year. The boys rallied around and followed the direc ons well.

Great to see some players ge ng confidence and believing in themselves and delivering on the day. G HA fist half was outstanding reminding us all the bag of tricks he has. Waldo hi ng the scoreboard but working hard and con nuing to present and give us a target forward. Todd Mcpartlan was solid in defence rebounding ball a er ball to win best on ground followed by the ever green Tom Holmes, Josh Schapel, Garre Ha and skipper Lawry Bradley Brown.

This week we head to Vansi art Park to con nue our good form to through all grades and start building our season. We are heading to the Commersh a er the game for tea so come along and support our great sponsors.

Fridge

Our first official social func on next week, The Championships North Tennis Open is on tonight so we look forward to seeing the talent and fashions on show.

Club memberships are now due. We have kept the amount at $40 and for that you get a stubby holder and s cker, so no excuses and let's see if we can break last years membership record. Payment can be made at club, via Team App or by simply seeing Andrew or Mardi Whan.

Thanks to our major sponsors, Stuckey Electrical Contractors and KFC. Go Tigers.

Gabe Parsons & Ethan Gladman contest for the mark *Image courtesy Thomas Miles - SE Voice

North Gambier Yellow & Black

West Gambier

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Blue & Red

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

Coach: Tim McInerney Assistant Coach: Brody Allison Brodie Allen Jacob Arthurson Brad Braithwaite Zach Clark Elijah Firth Henry Gould Joel Griffith Tyler Harris Seth McRae Ethan Norman Jack O'Connor Adam Prosperi-Porta Alex Stafford Jay Turner Jamie Williamson

Jacob Sawley Edward New

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

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

Coach: Michael Minuzzo Assistant Coach: Todd Lewis

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

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

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

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

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 30

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

Under 14’s Coach: Craig Turner Assistant Coach: 2 3 4 7 8 10 13 14 16 22 23 52 55 75

Aaron Dally Cooper Turner Zane Norman Iowani Coleman Jackson Driver Bowen Rogers Ben Braithwaite James Fle Zac Cordell Kade Allen Vincent Dellorefice Sam Crispino Will Norman Connor Lunnay

Coach: Adam Pfitner Assistant Coach: Kyle Giddings Aden Minge Luca Roulstone Je Davis Penny Coleman Chad McLaughlin

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

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

24 Tate Hammond 25 Deacon Gilbert

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Under 12 A’s Coach: Jason Baron 1 4 7 10 14 19 27 32 53

Mitchell Chapman Cooper Harris Sam Baron Seth Carlyon Reid Hamilton Samuel Swiggs Max Proswe CharlieWaters Fletcher Mobbs

Coaches: Shane Sugden & Simon Richards 65 76 76 81 87

Levi Creek Laurence Te Wahi Ryder Lomas Mason Rogers Esaie Kulimushi Charlie Wurst

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

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

Under 12 B’s Coaches: Adrian Flowers & Danny Vinko 6 8 9 11 18 21 32 47 54

Lincoln Holtham 61 Jayden Hunter 62 Kobe Roulstone Ethan Brook 79Jack Dyson Ethan Fle Kobi Long Eddie Kahorao Nayte Cra er James Bryan Hayden Wren Brock McEachern Jacob Vinko Banjo Stephens Kane Harris

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

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

Coach: John Stafford 2 3 4 13 15 16 19 36 39

Thomas Norman 50 Mason Rogers 54 Alex Bell 88 Jake Cary 98 Jacob Cox Jobe Lynagh Henry Montgomery Ronnie Coleman Jobe Creek

Edwin Buckland Kye Wren-Mitchell Owen Flowers John Hardie Stafford Tyler Norto Finnegan Brokensha Zayden Light

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

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

Riley Clark Bradley Hudson Jack Fenton

Under 12 D’s Coaches: Michael Durbidge & Stacy Mullens 7 22 24 25 25 49 55 57 70

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

88 Kobe Hamilton 95 Mitchell Allen 96 Banks Stephen

Coaches: Luke Rainey & Aaron Heron Kobe Rainey Oliver Flier Mason Jackson Levi Secomb Oscar Hinchcliffe Jake Luus Eddie Cram Lucas Kenne Oliver Nemes

Reilan Hancock Archie Murdoch Ryan Eas ck Henry Milne Maximus Harris Blake Brooks Blake Heron Jayden Maloney Crawford Gilmore

Under 12 E’s Coaches: Danny Vinko & Stephen Kamphius 9 38 44 58 69 71 89

Digby Stephens Lukas Vinko Ned Kamphius Cohen Minter Harry Lucas Thomas Bryan Ted Lucas

Coaches: Ben Clark & Rob Povey Rowan Cram Cli on Joyce Brayden Eas ck Sam Nemes Jaxson Povey Arthur Badenoch Oakley Hammond

Bohdi Gleed Andrew Williamson Graham Henare Brody Cooper Vivian Grady Reid

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

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

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

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Hello readers and just say. We our boys down back make it real won't talk about last weeks one hard for him. sided result. Well done South. Too good.

Shem shemmy shemwar the goat.

What ever you feel like calling him.

The under 14's had a very big win Shem will play his 200 A grade and the under 16's held their own game for the club. Well done great effort. a er a slow start.

Dunny’s boys in the under 18's Stay back around at the club, as we were on fire at the start and I can need to finish off this 3 home game s nt at the kennel. Dinners see a win just around the corner. will be on plus a few might be Well done to Jayden and Kelly for h a n g i n g a r o u n d f r o m t h e raising some much needed funds president club lunch. Yep one of those days. for the local cancer group.

This week we take on the Millicent saints. Go a to love the Millicent lads. Tunks, Joel even wormy.

They are always thinking that we are just up to no good. Boys just relax. Trust us. As we sort of trust you.

Also exci ng news that the club will be hos ng Gary Able Friday June 11, please purchase your ckets from the eventbrite link below, get in quick as they won’t last.

Go Dogs.

From a spectators point of view we are looking forward to see gene line up for the saints. Hopefully

Happy Mother’s Day, to all the Mothers out there.

Mother figures, Mums to be, Mothers in heaven and all the Mothers that look a er their partners.

On that, women are a unique and wonderful breed. There are so many differences between women and men. For example...

A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs where as a woman will pay $1 for a $2 item she doesn't need, but it's on sale?

When ea ng out and the bill arrives Damian, Ben and David will throw in $20 each even though it's only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back. Except Bronte, he's the excep on to the rule.

When the girls get their bill, out comes the pocket calculators...

Men wake up as good looking as they went to bed, Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

Women when they start packing a suitcase begin packing a month in advance, writes hundreds of lists, packs the kids’ suitcases too. Schedules all the ac vi es, wakes up at night fearing they've forgo en something, suddenly remembers things she's forgo en and then tries to pack everything that clearly exceeds suitcase capacity. Needing a partner, 2 kids and a dog standing on it to get it closed.

A man starts packing his shorts, a tee shirt 5 minutes before leaving. Right, that's me done.

And how frustra ng is it wai ng for women to get ready for an event!!! In that "I'll be ready in 5 minutes" I reckon I could fly to the moon and write a poem, but when they are finally ready you've been wai ng pa ently for hours and you haven't got your shoes on yet. You are the reason for arriving late.

I do admit women could be the smarter gender though. I asked my partner if I was the only one she's been with. She happily said yes, the others were 9 and 10's.

Mum said men are like beer bo les, Empty from the neck up. All jokes aside I wish every mother a great and wonderful Mother’s Day. A big crowd for the night game against North, unfortunately going down by 21 points in a ght contest. Congratula ons to Eli Redman on his A grade debut, doing some nice things and held his own. Trying to follow in his brothers footsteps.

Let's hope if he does, he gets dra ed to a decent club.

Best players for Millicent, the veteran Steve Duldig ge ng best on. And at the other end of the age bracket Kade Varcoe 2nd best with a stand out game, Cargs ba led hard with Cream Willis kicking 3 goals

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An undermanned reserves side ba led against a undermanned North side and lost by 17 points.

Be er players on the day were Nat, Harry, Macka, Colby, Jack Oppelaar and Starty.

Under 18s recorded a solid win with some great team footy played by all. Pete D is doing a great job of managing to get the best from his players while

Millicent Red, Black & White also trying to keep a lot of them fresh for second games each week and thanks to those lads. Dunny slo ed 3 in a BOG performance and is catching the eye, Nick Joy another who is working into form, others to feature Kalan, Jed, Ma Varcs and Blake.

Kalan Shanks put in a dominant game in the 16s, tore it up and used teammates well to give the boys a big win. Toddy was back to his early season form with 6 goals and others to feature were Jack Hagge , Blake W, Kobe Gibson backing up from 14s and Tallan Dunn.

14s just missed out a er a great game with Thwaitsey taking some great marks and is a big improver, deserving BOG. Kobe Gibson played a belter also and was backed up by Je , William Wilson, Liam Cawood and Adam Smith.

Huge Congratula ons from us all at Millicent Football Netball Club this week to Steve Duldig on 350 Games.

An awesome achievement by Digger and he has given his heart and soul to the Millicent FNC over the journey in many ways. One of the best blokes in the game, and also one the fairest, best and most respected players not just here but in Country footy in SA. Keep your eye on the budget in coming weeks for more on his achievements.

Making my mark, The Appren ce Millicent Under 12 As Millicent 5 / 7/ 37 Lost to North 6/3/ 39 Goal kickers - Cruz Gibson, Ryder Lindner, Levi Robins, Naite Thomson, Lenny Tunkin Best Players - Cur s Shanks, Ryder Lindner, Lenny Tunkin, Henry Damhuis, Cruz Gibson, Mitchell Holyoak-Tarrant Millicent Under 12Cs Best Players - Levi Robins, Tait Grge c, Arlie Sims, Ryder Stra ord, Brax Thomas, Tyler Ryan Goal Kickers - Brax Thomas 2, Tait Grge c and Campbell McMullan Awards - Tyler Ryan and Campbell McMullan Millicent Under 12Es Award Winners - Owen Lloyd and Lachlan Murphy Best players - Jed Sunderland, Jax Reilly, Owen Lloyd, Hunter Hughes and Lachlan Murphy Goal Kickers - Jed Sunderland, Cur s Shanks, Ryder Lindner, Lenny Tunkin, Henry Damhuis, Cruz Gibson, Mitchell Holyoak-Tarrant Millicent Under 12Cs Best Players - Levi Robins, Tait Grge c, Arlie Sims, Ryder Stra ord, Brax Thomas, Tyler Ryan Goal Kickers - Brax Thomas 2, Tait Grge c and Campbell McMullan Awards - Tyler Ryan and Campbell McMullan Millicent Under 12Es Award Winners - Owen Lloyd and Lachlan Murphy Best players - Jed Sunderland, Jax Reilly, Owen Lloyd, Hunter Hughes and Lachlan Murphy Goal Kickers - Jed Sunderland

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

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

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Under 16’s Coach: Darren Dean Assistant Coach:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Under 12 A’s Coaches: Kelvin Cook & Grant Spooner Jackson Saunders Rhys Grigg Sco Brooks Joshua Cameron Noah Spooner Zalia Will Vincent Xavier Clark Tate Cook

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

Coaches: Craig Tunkin and Michael Gibson 3 5 6 6 7 7 9 12 12

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

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

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

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Under 12 C’s Coach: Ma White Bodhi Ellis Nash Neilson Brayden Legray Mitchell O’Brien Tom Croser William Clark Liam Hinchliffe Lewis Anderson Lucas Johnston

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

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

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

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

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

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Asher Anderson Kade Jakutavicius Maxx Keenan Tyler Cox Campbell Best

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

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200 GAME MILESTONE FOR SHEM BALSHAW Today's round of the 2021 Bendigo Bank Western Border Football League season will not be forgo en any me soon by East Gambier veteran Shem Balshaw.

When Balshaw runs out with his team mates at McDonald Park to face Millicent, it will be the 200th me he wears the Bulldogs' jumper.

The classy half-forward has been a loyal Bulldog inside the Kennel since his debut against North Gambier in 2004.

In the years since he has become a leader at East and captained the club to its breakthrough 2017 flag.

However, having been forced to wait to reach the double ton due to a COVID shortened 2020, Balshaw said the milestone had been a source of mo va on recently.

“It will be good and has probably kept me going for the last few years to get there,” he said.

“During the year before COVID, it (200) was star ng be thrown around that I was ge ng close, so it has been on my mind for a while and could be one of the last things I do as a football player.”

Despite the ques ons over how long Balshaw will add to his growing record of games, his form and class have never disappeared.

He con nues to lead the charge from the half forward line and his two-goal performance in a ght win over North Gambier this year was par cularly impressive.

A er not taking part in the Limestone Coast Super League last year, Balshaw said he has loved the game on and off the field in 2021 and is encouraged by his team's 3-1 start.

“I have really enjoyed the year so far,” he said.

“The year off has probably done a world of wonders, so I am feeling pre y fit and healthy.

“Ge ng out there with the boys and having a schnitzel on Thursday night has been great.

“I think if we can keep the injuries under control we are looking pre y good to be around the mark.”

As a fresh young teenager, Balshaw enjoyed a dream debut against the Bulldogs' archrival the Tigers.

He said it will be tough to forget his maiden taste of A Grade footy a er making an impression with his very first touch.

“I was in Under 18's and we played North Gambier in a pre y fiery game and my first kick was actually a goal from the forward pocket,” Balshaw said.

“There were some big boys on both sides and I think we won by less than a goal, so I remember it very well.

“I played a couple more games that year before taking part in the B Grade finals series a er ge ng a bit injured.”

Following his first foray into the WBFL, Balshaw moved to Adelaide for study and won a flag for Walkerville.

But a er just four years away, he returned to Mount Gambier and has remained in the Kennel ever since.

Balshaw's name will forever be remembered at McDonald Park having led the club out of a lean period and towards a drought-breaking premiership in 2017.

He said he was ini ally a reluctant to take the posi on, but was especially proud to be the first East captain to li the trophy since Peter Dempsey.

“I probably fell into the role just because we were such a young team, so I may not have been a natural choice as a captain,” Balshaw said.

“But I grew into it over the years and hopefully wasn't too bad.

“The 2017 flag was definitely the highlight to achieve the big goal were chasing during those years when we did struggle.”

Having spent his en re Western Border career at the Kennel, Balshaw has created many happy memories and cannot wait to play his 200th at the same venue.

“The biggest thing is how close the club is,” he said.

“Most of my best mates are all from the club and there have been a lot influen al people.

“I am sure there will be a few nerves because I have never been able to shake them off over the years, but it should be a great day.”

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

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

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The 3 sets of brothers, Carlin, Cleary and Jarrad all gave 100 % and young Zack Nash in his first senior game looked like it was his 50th, showing poise and composure under pressure.

Our talls in Mat Killey, Hamish McCrae and Sam Broomby played big with strong marking a feature, Damian Wombwell is another who plays big and his a ack on the ball was bruising to any opponent who tried to take him on.

A strong start set up the game, and dogged determina on kept them in front, Billy Rhook and Oliver Foster kicked 2 goals each and Billy was also named in the best along with Samuel Pa on, Ricky Kaliebe, D y l a n M u n r o a n d K e l e m The “Prez” Dylan Ayton was Blenkiron. inspira onal as he was tagged by several Roo Boys and quite o en Now the young Cats have got 2 fending off 3 or 4 to the ball and, games in 5 days playing South with the assistance of Isaac Forbes Gambier White on Saturday and and Jimmy Boulton, ge ng the then a night game against South ball moving forward.

Red Wednesday at 5:30 pm, both games are at Island Park. A bit of This week we welcome South to night footy mid week will be great Island Park, the Demons are viewing and the Cats are in with a having a very good season thus far big chance. h e l p e d a l o n g b y S a n d fo rd s favorite son Kym Eagleson, if we The Cats Reserves had to call on can keep Dozer quiet we might be some reserves of their own due to able to get the lollies, but it'll take injuries, the inclusion of Nathan a fair bit of gaffer tape or plenty of Fidler into the team for his first cheers from the Cats supporters. game in a couple of years and the return from injury of Darren A er the game it is Mexican night, Murrell meant that the young teas are as normal with some reserves had the input of over 80 Mexican specials, dressing up is years experience. encouraged and there will be some Mexican beverages Unfortunately the Cats were available at the Bar so come along unable to keep up with the Roos sing some La Bamba, or maybe La due to so ssue injuries and in Raza or chill out to some classic Chris McKinnons case a lack of Santana, Vamos Gatos! ssues, Chrisso coped a whack to the nose and was taped up to look Thank-you to all our valued like Voldemort. sponsors including Nutrien Ag Solu ons, Taylor Motors, Glenelg The Seniors had some good Inn, Bendigo Bank, Aston Newman patches but couldn't get the ball Timbers, Casterton Secondary cleanly into the forward 50, when College and Foodworks. it did Jackson Gibbs, Kaden Humphries and Adam McKinnon Bre Murrell made the most of it.

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Great weather for a day out at the everyone will be needed for us to kennel playing the game we love succeed in September. against the undefeated East Gambier Pheasants.

A er a slow start and a quarterme bake from the great man Always a pleasure to match talents Mud the thirds responded to win against East Gambier and it was running away by 74 points. great to see so many red and white Duncan has coached most of these shirts in the kennel club room a er boys for much of their junior the game, all WBFL clubs need to careers and their team play and support each other as much as football nous can be largely put possible. Congratula ons to East down to his mentoring. Full credit Gambier on raising a mountain of to East Gambier for pu ng a highly compe ve unit when their money to fight cancer. numbers looked low just weeks We started the senior game on fire before the season start. Best with 5 first quarter goals and players were another lad des ned thought how good is this. Sadly for a long senior career Mitch both teams suffered injuries which S i m s , J o s h M c G re g o r, L u ke took the gloss of the match a er Winterfield, Nick Wilke, Josh that. In a hard fought tussle the Chuck and Liam Turley. final margin was 50 points and it was good to see our depleted Best of luck to all players and team grind out an important win. teams this weekend and a special Enderl, Munro and Tentye were men on to Lee Cree and Royal electric with 3 goals each with best Mile in the SA Derby, we’re hoping players one of the best recruits for another roar similar to the around Dane Handreck, veteran Millicent game!

Diesel on his second home ground, skipper Bre o in elite form pity about his AFL team, Munro, Reid and Enderl.

The ressies are playing great team footy winning against what was an undefeated Bulldog team by 101 points. Joel Duncan showed his undoubted poten al and must be close to senior selec on which could be equally said about Ethan Chuck, Emerson Marks, Hugh Winterfield, Duncan Reid and Kobe Chant. Maybe the best thing about this season so far is the emergence of young talent in our reserves team from our strong junior football program. Guiding the show was the evergreen champions Brent Howard and Luke Foran. We have some players missing out on games due to numbers on the track but please s ck with us. It’s a long season and

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

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

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

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SamDomaschenz James Braun Jed Sims Cayde Watson Joel Wayth

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

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

White Coach: Adam Salmon Assistant Coach: 62 Jack Wombwell

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

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26 Phoenix Holland 29 Isaak Bouchier 30 Harry Hicks Darcy Landon Henry Pedler Red Dean Harten Elwood Geary Jake Richter Ethan O’Donnell Charlie Lockwood Archie Morgan Finn O’Reilley Oscar Sneath

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

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

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

Jobe Harten Cooper Clayfield Sco McBain

Under 12 B’s Coach: Charlie Jarrad 11 13 20 22 24 30 37 39 43

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

Coach: James McGregor 47 George Edgar

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

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

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Nate Wakefield Blake Janeway Paddy Bouchier Samuel Miller

Under 12 C’s Coach: Kym Clayfield

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1 8 13 14 15 16 25 31

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

Under 12 D’s Coach: Darren Carlin 5 21 26 27 29 32 33 34 35

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

Coaches: Nat Anderson & Vanessa Maxwell 36 Lacy Thompson 40 Harry Simson 41 Zeb Beaton

4 5 6 7 8 9 17 25

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

26 45 66 77 90 91 92 93

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

Under 12 E’s Coaches: Mark Winterfield & Chris Patzel

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

103 106 107 108 109 110 112

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

113 114 116 117 119 120

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

*Images courtesy Frank Monger Photography

FOOTY JENS HOTEL

WITH Since the turn of the century, West Gambier midfielder Tom Holmes has been a mainstay on football grounds from Malseed Park to AAMI Stadium.

The 32-year-old has seen it all from winning Western Border flags to playing against the state’s best in the SANFL, but s ll enjoys lacing up the boots and leading the Roos into ba le.

“I got bored during the winter last year, so I was keen to get back into it and play,” he said.

“A er the year off and I thought it would take around a month to get back into playing, but over the last few weeks I have got a bit of the footy and used it well.

“It is very even this year and hopefully we can put up some solid performances in the second half of the season.”

Holmes has “become part of the furniture at Malseed Park” having started his career at the same venue in the late 90’s.

The ball magnet said his passion for the game started on a paddock on the other side of the Victorian border, which intensified a er a friend introduced him to West.

“I lived on a family farm at Mumbannar and had a lot of me to myself, so I just remember watching the AFL on TV and kicking the footy against the shed,” Holmes said.

“Dad said I should have been helping him on the paddock, but I was more interested in kicking the footy around.

“I went to primary school with a mate called Luke Davey, captain of the premiership sides, who got me out to West Gambier and I just felt at home making lots of friends.”

Holmes was a big Shane Crawford fan, but it was not long un l he found himself packing his bags to Adelaide and adjus ng to life at boarding school in Prince Alfred College.

The youngster enjoyed the challenge of compe ng in the city against the likes of Hamish Hartle .

However, bigger things awaited the Limestone Coast kid and Holmes became intrenched in the Glenelg junior teams and trained almost every day.

All of the blood, sweat and tears on the training track paid off for Holmes, when he was rewarded with a SANFL league debut as a teenager.

The then 18-year-old ran out for the Bay for the first me in round 23 2007 against none other than Bernie Vince’s Woodville.

Amazingly the game ended in a draw and Holmes kept his place for the elimina on final against Sturt the following week which was another cracker with the Tigers victorious by nine points.

The Roo recalls sharing the experience with another Western Border star.

“To make my league debut and manage to stay for finals was a massive thrill,” Holmes said.

“I played on the wing and Jus n McConnell was in the forward line wearing his long sleeves and he kicked seven goals and I put just about every single one on his chest. “ The commentators said Holmes and McConnell had a bit of chemistry, so we have a bit of a laugh about that now.”

Glenelg went down to Woodville in the second week of finals, but Holmes and his team mates went one be er and reached the decider in 2008.

Although the Bay could not overcome a mighty Central Districts at AAMI Stadium, Holmes will never forget the special occasion.

“I started on the bench, but when I went out there, the pressure was through the roof like nothing I had ever experienced,” he said.

“A few mes you just got hammered straight a er ge ng the footy and the game was over before you knew it.”

But it was not all bad news for Holmes, who came within reach of the AFL dream when he was invited to a Port Adelaide training camp at Alberton run by premiership coach Mark Williams.

Sadly Holmes said “no one really talked to me” during the week-long affair and a knee injury curtailed his 2009 campaign.

Home sickness forced him back home later that year, but the leg issues delayed a Roos’ reunion in 2010.

Holmes was forced to wait a couple of rounds

HOLMES before making an unexpected A Grade WBFL debut against Hamilton Imperials a er smashing down a couple of steak sandwiches and borrowing some boots.

He said the transi on from the SANFL to WBFL was not an easy one.

“It was definitely different,” Holmes said.

“The football was s ll strong and I found it challenging each week trying to stay in the side because we had a strong group and they were tough games.”

Holmes se led into West’s centre square for the remainder of the season and helped the club to a maiden WBFL premiership in 39 years.

He said he will never forget the emo ons a er holding off a fast-finishing Millicent by three points.

“It was one of the best days of my life and my greatest football memory,” Holmes said.

“A er being at West my whole life, I didn’t realise how many people it impacted and the emo onal experience was awesome.”

A er enjoying the high of back-to-back flags and a “career-best” season in 2011, Holmes returned to Glenelg again.

Despite pushing the boundaries on the playing and training field and finishing third in the best and fairest count, he admi ed he just “lost the fire” and resumed life in the Blue Lake City once again.

Since returning, Holmes has endured three grand final defeats to North Gambier in his third and fourth s nts at the Roos which were separated by a two-year change of scenery at Tantanoola.

With hundreds of games under his belt, the running machine conceded it is hard to see giving up the game.

“I can’t talk too far ahead, but I am s ll plugging away,” Holmes said.

“I definitely enjoy it and get itchy feet when the footy is on TV, so it will be hard to give up.”

Holmes has supported Hawthorn all of his life and wished he could have witnessed the infamous 1989 grand final, while he enjoys former teammate Tim O’Brien represent the club now and likes listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

THOMAS MILES - SE VOICE

ROUND 4 RESULTS A GRADE East Gambier 73 (E, Hunter, T. Bosko) d South Gambier 31 (G. Edwards, A. Duncan) West Gambier 80 (S. Ri er, C. Ransom) d Casterton Sandford 31 (M. Mutch, R. Broomby) Millicent 61 (L. Duldig, T. Sanderson) d North Gambier 59 (B. Walters, C. Davey) A RESERVE East Gambier 64 (L. Harvey, C. Horrigan) d South Gambier 38 (A. Kuhl, M. Thiele) West Gambier 50 (C. Hunter, Z. Malseed) d Casterton Sandford 49 (M. Rice, H. Rhook) North Gambier 49 (P. McInerney, J. Li le) d Millicent 39 (S. Ellis, A. Campbell) B GRADE South Gambier 52 (L. Bruggemann, J. O’Neil) d East Gambier 32 (G. Hunt, Z. Cornolo) Casterton Sandford 53 (R. Newell, K. Harvey) d West Gambier 25 (S. Cummins, A. Boyd) Millicent 39 (J. Sunderland, J. Ma hews) d North Gambier 31 (A. Whan, K. Quinn) C GRADE East Gambier 40 (K. Gaffney, C. Burford) d South Gambier 37 (E. Egan, K. Telford) West Gambier 45 (P. Coombe, M. Milich) d Casterton Sandford 27 (G. McPeake, I. Baker) Millicent 51 (K. Coghlan, N. Ba en) d North Gambier 28 (B. Young, A. Parr) 17 & UNDER South Gambier 62 (M. Reid, A. Clayton) d East Gambier 37 (A. Bosko, K. Dempsey) West Gambier 51 (T. Bryant, S. Ri er) d Casterton Sandford 40 (C. Rice, M. Hutchins) Millicent 85 (L. Denton, D. Tinkin) d North Gambier 31 (K. White, L. Norman) 15 & UNDER A East Gambier 46 (A. Beveridge, I. Dwyer) d South Gambier 15 (C. Ryan, M. Harrold) West Gambier 46 (T. Lindner, L. Simpson) d Casterton Sandford 27 (L. Michelmore, I. Longhurst) Millicent 41 (A. Denton, E. Easterby) d North Gambier 24 (S. Mobbs, C. Nulty) 15 & UNDER B East Gambier 27 (M. Bu on, A. Beveridge) d South Gambier 14 (S. Wight; C. A will) Casterton Sandford 43 (I. Longhurst, C. Helm) d West Gambier 24 (J. Heraper, A. Hudson) Millicent 32 (H. McGrath, A. Pra ) d North Gambier 25 (G, Maldari, P, deNys) 13 & UNDER A South Gambier 35 (C. A will, B. Ridding) d East Gambier 34 (E. Chi leborough, K. Kerr) West Gambier 48 (E. Jolley, S. Lindner) d Casterton Sandford 13 (O. Nolte, C, Gorman) Millicent 34 (M. Lynch, O. Paul) d North Gambier 27 (E. Adam, M. Collins) 13 & UNDER B East Gambier 21 (T. Kemp, C, Li le) d South Gambier 8 (H. Harvey, G. Yates) West Gambier 27 (L. Pearson, M. Dyson) d Casterton Sandford 15 (O. Nolte, A. Bailey) North Gambier 20 (G. Nulty, M. Human) d Millicent 5 (J. Hibberd, A. Gysbers) 11 & UNDER East Gambier 13 (A. Olsen, I. Dickson) d Souoth Gambier 1 (L. Noonan, L. Jones) West Gambier 17 (C. Hunter, I. Lynch) d Casterton Sandford 7

LADDERS A-GRADE East Gambier Millicent North Gambier West Gambier South Gambier Casterton

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

East Gambier North Gambier Millicent West Gambier Casterton South Gambier

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 4 2 2 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 2 2 4 4

F 298 281 213 238 153 107

15 & UNDER A A PTS 112 8 185 8 196 4 222 4 257 0 318 0

% 72.68 60.30 52.07 51.07 37.31 25.17

Millicent North Gambier East Gambier West Gambier Casterton South Gambier

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

Casterton East Gambier Millicent West Gambier North Gambier South Gambier

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

A-RESERVE W 4 3 2 2 0 0

D 0 0 1 0 1 0

L 0 1 1 2 3 4

F 218 243 196 190 145 114

A PTS 154 8 160 6 139 5 180 4 209 1 264 0

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 3 1 1 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 3 3 4

F 181 199 167 124 138 131

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 2 2 1 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 2 2 3 4

F 188 151 135 116 131 80

A PTS 121 8 142 6 120 6 156 2 178 2 223 0

% 59.93 58.35 58.18 44.28 43.67 37.00

A PTS 91 8 137 6 119 4 136 4 139 2 179 0

% 67.38 52.43 53.14 46.03 48.51 30.88

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 2 2 1 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 2 2 3 4

F 301 216 197 145 132 152

F 210 188 138 131 86 35

A PTS 71 8 83 6 126 6 124 4 202 0 182 0

% 74.73 69.37 52.27 51.37 29.86 16.12

W 4 3 3 1 1 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 3 3 4

F 150 126 106 99 87 49

A PTS 100 8 86 6 101 6 114 2 120 2 86 0

% 60.00 56.75 51.20 46.47 42.02 36.29

A PTS 149 8 175 6 219 4 178 4 214 2 208 0

P

W

D

L

F

A

PTS

%

Millicent North Gambier West Gambier South Gambier East Gambier Casterton

4 4 4 4 4 4

4 3 2 2 1 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 2 2 3 4

207 179 108 86 80 38

61 52 113 150 131 191

8 6 4 4 2 0

77.23 77.48 48.86 36.44 37.91 16.59

North Gambier West Gambier Millicent Casterton East Gambier South Gambier

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 3 1 1 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 3 3 4

F 128 86 72 60 43 18

A PTS 25 8 40 6 46 6 106 2 86 2 104 0

13 & UNDER B

% 83.66 68.25 61.01 36.14 33.33 14.75

NETBALL GAME TIMES

17 & UNDER Millicent South Gambier West Gambier Casterton North Gambier East Gambier

L 0 1 1 2 4 4

13 & UNDER A

C-GRADE Millicent South Gambier East Gambier North Gambier West Gambier Casterton

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

15 & UNDER B % 58.60 60.29 5850 51.35 40.96 30.15

B-GRADE Millicent South Gambier Casterton North Gambier East Gambier West Gambier

W 4 3 3 2 0 0

% 66.88 55.24 47.35 44.89 38.15 42.22

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

MATCH REPORTS MILLICENT V NORTH GAMBIER Not even a perfect shoo ng performance from Caroline Davey could earn North Gambier the premiership points as the new look Saints ground out a two goal victory over a valiant Tigers.

EAST GAMBIER V SOUTH GAMBIER East Gambier is making a habit of fast starts and the weekend was no excep on as the Bulldogs created a wave of turnover ball, giving goalers Amryn Bosko and Tenille Gray plenty of opportuni es to score.

It was neck and neck for the en re four quarters and even when Millicent worked their way to a six goal advantage in the final term, the Tigers were not done with, working their way back before the reigning premiers secured the crucial two goal advantage as the final whistle sounded.

Lisa Fyfe, Bo Creek and Tyne Bosko completely shut the young Demons forward line down, denying me and space, as they con nually disrupted their forays forward and the transi on was fast and flawless as Emily Hunter drove the middle of the court, connec ng with Kate Dempsey, who was taking the role of the absent Tarsh McCallum, and then leaving the finishing to Amryn Bosko and Gray.

North was missing key u lity Noni McConnell, who is s ll looking to shake off a calf injury, while Millicent had no Kimmi Tincknell, the mul -premiership defender, who was ill and unable to take the court.

Tincknell’s absence meant rising star Por a McRae earned her first full game at the top level and while Davey produced a shoo ng performance with no issues, McRae did create turnover ball at cri cal mes, including a pivotal rebound late in the contest.

The first quarter suggested a complete demoli on was on the cards and the 73-31 scoreline was dominant but the Demons did have some shining lights and a er the polished, unrivalled performance in the first quarter, the Bulldogs did end up in a scrappy affair, completely in control but not afforded the same flow of the first quarter.

North Gambier went into the final quarter one goal ahead and ironically, given Davey’s 100 percent shoo ng for the match, it was the Saints who recorded no misses as they secured the two goal win.

Fyfe, Creek and Tyne Bosko con nued to make the Demons earn every goal but Grace Edwards had her strongest game under the post against the premier defensive combina on in the compe on and youngster Lara Munro was not in midated by her highly creden alled opponents and con nued to present.

Lisa Duldig ran hard all day, pu ng in a strong defensive performance at wing defence before moving to centre and leading her team home, while Tabatha Sanderson, who nailed 13 straight in the tense final quarter, con nued to present and cause headaches for the North defenders.

Gray was her usual dominant self, controlling the a ack line, taking plenty of strong contested balls and finishing accurately, while Amryn Bosko proved to be the perfect foil, playing with composure and presen ng just when required with both goalers finishing accurately.

Davey ne ed 44 of North’s 59 goals and was a standout for the Tigers, while Brianna Walters backed up her ANZAC Day performance, when she took home the Shirley Underwood Medal, with another hard running effort that saw her impact at both ends of the court.

New Demons defender Renee Pluckhahn certainly had her moments despite being matched against the classy Gray, while Alyssa Duncan was the key feeder, making good posi on on the circle’s edge in what was a tough ba le with Tyne Bosko.

Given North is s ll nkering with its line-up, the Tigers would be thrilled with a four quarter performance that saw them match it with the reigning premiers, while for the second successive week, the new look Saints found a way to grind a win.

East Gambier con nues to put the runs on the board and will be anxious to take on the Saints, arguably bearing the burden of favouri sm against the reigning premiers, while South Gambier will be throwing everything at the Cats in both sides’ best chance of a breakthrough

DENTON’S

v i c to r y w i t h n ew look, inexperienced line-ups.

WEST GAMBIER V CASTERTON SANDFORD Injuries are not helping Casterton Sandford’s cause as the inexperienced line up looks to con nue to develop and compete against the compe on’s best but the Cats can take heart from recoding their highest score for the 2021 season thus far as its young list con nues to work hard and learn.

It was always going to be a tough ask against West Gambier with the experience of Carlee Ransom, Amy Cram and Lisa McGregor and then there’s the height of Sarah Ri er and her unassuming sister Jade at the other end of the court so the task, given West had pushed Millicent to the limit the previous week, was enormous.

Natalie Rhook answered Cats coach Tori Broomby’s S.O.S and took the goal keeper bib to cover for Meg Fennell and her leadership in the defensive third was cri cal, as was Broomby’s in the offensive third as she looks to con nue to develop her young line-up.

In the end though, it was all about weight of supply and West had a lion’s share of possession with Sarah Ri er conver ng at ever y opportunity, making the most of the hard driving and accurate feeding of Ransom, who was back to her best on the a acking wing.

Madison Mutch ran hard all day for the Cats and her connec on with Broomby, who made every post a winner, including conver ng eight from eight in the second quarter, ensured the Cats kept the scoreboard cking over with their limited opportuni es.

A er challenging but not defea ng Millicent the previous round, West would be pleased to again put in a polished performance, while the Cats will be turning their a en on to hos ng South Gambier and their best chance yet for victory.

ROUND 5 PREVIEWS EAST GAMBIER V MILLICENT For the first me in arguably a decade, East Gambier will start hot favourite in its clash with reigning premiers Millicent, having brushed aside the other four teams in the compe on.

East Gambier has some new faces but it is a star ng seven without a weakness, while the Saints are rebuilding without Donna Denton and Hayley Dunn.

The good news for the reigning champs is they have been challenged in the past two rounds but have found a way, while East will have pencilled in this match as a chance to truly message just how good this 2021 combina on could be.

No team has got within 30 goals of the Bulldogs in the first four rounds. Lisa Fyfe is playing as well, if not be er, than her best and fairest medal winning season in 2017, and her combina on with Bo Creek already looks solid and there is no be er defender in the compe on against tall shooters.

Tyne Bosko con nues to be the unheralded cog in the defensive group at the Bulldogs but her ability to shut down opponents and double as a cri cal offensive link player will loom large in this top of the table contest.

Emily Hunter will take on either Lucy Denton or Lisa Duldig and that will be a ba le worthy of the entrance fee alone, while Tarsh McCallum will bring her speed and smarts to the contest and her connec on with Tenille Gray and Amryn Bosko will need to be at its best to limit the opportuni es for the Millicent defenders to create turnover ball.

Gray is as good as she has ever been – hard working, strong and accurate on the finish – and her combina on with Amryn Bosko is potent – the duo has been sharing the scoring responsibili es, adding to the challenge for defensive opponents.

Millicent’s Kimmi Tincknell and Hannah Nitschke will have to work over me to work the front posi on and not allow any easy ball for the East shoo ng combina on and they will also be relying on Denton and Duldig to pressure the East feeders and not allow the ball to move with speed into the Bulldogs goal circle.

At the other end, Tabatha Sanderson will need to be strong in here posi oning and hands as Creek and Fyfe contest every ball, especially those in the air, while Demi Verbena’s smarts will be cri cal as she looks to keep Fyfe occupied and away from the intercept and her long range finishing will be pivotal.

Paige Nitschke is as unassuming as her East opponent Tyne Bosko but she is effec ve and she knows just where her goaling team mates like the ball.

Given the challenge West and North have posed to the Saints, the Bulldogs look the winners, but no team should underes mate the reigning champs and East will need to be at their best to secure the highly an cipated victory.

CASTERTON SANDFORD V SOUTH GAMBIER This is a ba le of two new look line-ups filled with inexperienced campaigners but both will be desperate to take the points and inject come confidence into their squad.

South will be able to u lise some of its university departures this weekend with Imi Walker almost certain to take the court and that alone ps the scales in the favour of the Demons.

Her first three rounds were outstanding and she influences the contest no ma er what role she is asked to fill.

Grace Edwards’ height also looms as a factor, especially if Meg Fennell is s ll sidelined and Natalie Rhook or Sharna Fidler might earn a call up to tackle the Demons recruit.

Cats coach Tori Broomby has not let leading this young side affect her own personal form and her ba le with Brandi Bouchier looms as one of the pivotal contests in the clash, while star Demons recruit Renee Pluckhahn will also be looking to use her ability to read the play and her ght checking to create turnover ball for South and young goaler Charlo e Rice will need to be at her best and use her ability from long range.

Scarle Jarrad is arguably the most important Cat on court, with her strong driving, leadership and ability to not only be damaging in a ack but also to do some defensive damage.

The match also looms as a clash of two of the rising stars of the compe on, South goaler Lara Munro and Cats defender Caeleigh Humphries.

Munro has shown great composure and work rate in her debut A Grade season, while Humphries contests strongly and does not allow her opponent any easy ball.

Casterton Sandford mid courter Madison Mutch is coming off her best performance in the top senior grade which will be a huge confidence booster as she takes on the hard running Hannah Witherow.

In a way the Cats are unlucky that Walker and some of her university alumni are back in the

region for a social event and it will give South the edge and the Demons should be the team that takes the point in what will be a hard fought contest.

NORTH GAMBIER V WEST GAMBIER The Tigers would feel confident a er a strong showing on ANZAC Day and taking Millicent right down to the wire but it is not a fait accompli against the Roos, who con nue to build and develop their young line-up.

Every match up is en cing and the cloud surrounding the fitness of Noni McConnell looms large over the contest.

Young West shooter Sarah Ri er has been in stellar form and presents a challenge for Tigers defender Maddie Whaites, who is rarely beaten and will make the teenager earn every scoring opportunity.

Mel Renko and Lisa McGregor are two of the most respected players in the compe on and both will be looking to take charge of the match up and lead their side to victory.

Nikeisha Facey has shown great promise at wing defence and her work over the ball and willingness to contest every ball will place pressure on whoever North hands the wing a ack bib.

The ba le of the speedy and hard working Tara Bryant (West) and Brianna Walters (North) will be exci ng and another one of those on court match ups that both sides will be eager to win.

Carlee Ransom has been back to her best in 2021 and North is yet to se le on a wing defender, but it be er be someone prepared to deny the classy wing a ack me and space or she will con nue to delivery Sarah Ri er and McGregor plenty of scoring opportuni es.

Jade Ri er will face another huge challenge this week as she takes on Caroline Davey, fresh from a perfect shoo ng performance but with Amy Cram out front, looking to make life tough for either Alycia Close or Ellen Brown, Jade Ri er will have plenty of support from the wily defender but the speed of either Close or Brown on the front cut will have to be respected as both can finish accurately.

North should be confident from its close encounter with Millicent and take the points in a nailbiter.

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A Grade, had a tough game Saturday against West a er losing two players to injuries, but up and coming junior players of the club stepped up to help. Everyone con nued to improve throughout the game, finishing 31-80. Best players were Tori Broomby and Madi Mutch.

and Mikayla Hutchins.

15 a once again played a great game of netball, showing improvement and skill all the way down the court and high standard of play. They unfortunately went down 27-46. Best players were L au ra Mich elmo re an d In d i Longhurst.

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A reserve, unfortunately went down to West 49-50. Was a very close game and the players once again showed they will be a strong team in the compe on. Best players were Mikayla Rice and Haylee Rhook.

15b played a solid four quarters of netball, and kept improving with each quarter to secure their third win for the season. Best Players were Indi Longhurst and Chelsea Hulm.

Some great results in the seniors from round 4, A grade with a big win, A-Reserve in a 1 goal thriller and Jenna’s C grade girls also coming away with the 4 points. In the junior netball the 17’s, 15A’s, 13A’s 13B’s and the 11’s all with great wins. Keep up all the great work girls.

Name: Lisa McGregor Team: A Grade Posi on/s played: GA / GS How long have you played netball for? Since I was 10 years old so 22 years Favourite food: Tough one but I do love a good steak Fa v o u r i t e A n i m a l ? D o g s – especially my dog, he is the best!!

Who is the coaches pet? I love them all but I’ll say Amy Cram – she is always the first to do what I ask but I would be lost without her.

What has been your netball highlight so far? Playing 350 games for the club I love!!!

What would you spend your last $50.00 on? A lo o cket – fingers crossed I would win some more money Who is your funniest team mate?

S a ra h R i e r – s h e d o e s n ’ t inten onally try to be funny but she is always making us laugh. She is one of a kind!!

What is your dream job? Wedding Planner If you could invite 3 people to join your netball team to play, who would you pick?

Gretel Bueta Jane Watson Liz Watson All 3 are superstars and I love the way they go about their games

Name: Leila Croker Team: 15A’s Posi on/s played: Centre How long have you played netball for? I started playing netball for the first me at the age of 10 in the U11’s at West.

Favourite food: Anything Mexican, ice-cream or pasta Favourite Animal: most dogs, especially corgis Who is the coaches pet? I believe so far we’re all equal so its hard to choose?

What has been your netball highlight so far? I’ve had lots of n e t b a l l h i g h l i g h t s i n m a ny different teams including rep teams but my favourite so far would be earning the Kristyn Dawe scholarship for 2020/2021 as I am honoured.

What would you spend your last $50.00 on? Clothes for sure but food would come in a close second Who is your funniest team mate?

I struggle to pick this as we’re all pre y quiet, there are a few jokes here and there! Though a honourable men on is definitely Lucy when she accidentally says sorry all the me and we tell her off!

What is your dream job? Not a clue but I would love to travel in the future If you could invite 3 people to join your netball team to play, who would you pick? Shooter – Gretal Bue a, Def – Courtney Bruce, Mid – Ash Brazil

B Grade played a solid 4 quarters of netball, to secure their third win of the season, against West.

The girls played a strong game from start to finish to end the game 53-25. Best players were Renee Newell and Kerri Harvey.

13a produced a much improved p e r f o r m a n c e o n S a t u r d a y.

Showing great skills all the way down the court. Scoring 13-48.

Best Players: Olivia Nolte, Caitlin Gorman.

The 13bs had a close game on the weekend but didn’t quite get the C grade went down to West 27- 45, win in the end finishing 15-27. Best but made West earn every goal players were Olivia Nolte and they shot, slowing the play and Amelia Bailey. crea ng turnovers. Best players were Georgia McPeake and Isy Our under 11s had a very close Baker. game this weekend. Showing great skills all the way down the court to 17& under went down to West 49- finish 7-10 51. Was a extremely close game from start to finish. The girls played a solid four quarters of netball all the way down the court.

Best players were Charlo e Rice

East Gambier Red & Black Massive congratula ons to Jayden Eldridge and Kelly Salievic for such a successful fundraising effort suppor ng the local Cancer Council group on Saturday.

50 Games Milestones Indianna Dwyer Indi is an exci ng player that thrives in a defensive posi on. She's ge ng the opportunity to play with the seniors this season which is exci ng. Keep and eye on this one!

Zoee Cornolo Zoee has returned to East a er her knee injury and we couldn't be happier! A dynamic midcourt player and a dedicated leader of the team.

A Grade - East 73 defeated South 31 Best Players - Emily Hunter & Tyne Bosko Awards Winners - (Athletes Foot) Emily Hunter (OK Pie Shop) Tyne Bosko (Dwyer’s Boxing) Bo Creek It was warmer condi ons then what the girls were use to on Saturday when we faced South at McDonald Park.

South put on a strong performance, really pu ng the pressure on us all game.

Bo Creek, Lisa Fyfe and Tyne Bosko worked relessly in defence all game, crea ng turn overs early which allowed for a small lead at the end of the first quarter. Kate Dempsey replaced Tarsh McCallum and worked in well with Emily Hunter feeding it into Tenille and Amryn in the goal circle who finished it off nicely.

Bo Creek, Tyne Bosko and Emily Hunter were the award winners for this week's game.

Casey Horrigan stepped onto the court with fresh legs for the last quarter and performed well.

We con nued to focus on our team game and what we needed to do, which worked to our advantage on Saturday coming away with a win.

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Accurate shoo ng kept us in the 1st quarter and we had good passes of play straight to our goalies. however, our passing op ons let us down in the 2nd quarter and South took full advantage of this. regrouping in the 3rd and having belief in yourselves showed exactly how well you can all play. Movement of the ball was much be er with definite and strong leads, strong defence throughout the court, gaining turnovers. Our second half was definitely be er which was great to see. stay focused on those passing op ons and leads girls and the rewards will come with the hard work.

15A’s - East 46 defeated South 13 Best Players - Ambah Beveridge & Indi Dwyer Award Winners - (Fasta Pasta) Jordy Davis (KFC) Ma lda Lamb (Cophenhagen) Keelie Neilson

East Under 15A’s fourth match of the season saw the girls work well as a team to come away with a convincing win. Ma lda Lamb and Ambah Beveridge both posi oned well and shot accurately. Keelie Neilson and Jordan Davis worked well to drive the ball onto the circle’s edge and then exhibited clam and flexible thinking when feeding into the goal circle. Tahlia Geraghty con nued to work on pressuring her opponents passing into the circle by applying strong hands over-the-ball pressure. Indi Dwyer and Tonique Burford both guarded their players ghtly and con nued to display an effec ve lean on their opponents' shots for goal. Well done girls.

15B’s - East 27 defeated South 14 Best Players - Millie Bu on & Ambah Beveridge Award Winners - (Athletes Foot) Millie Bu on (Scroll Queen) Mia Young (McDonalds) Grace

This week we are excited to host Millicent at our home grounds. Millicent always bring their A game and have strength all over the court. It’s going to be tough, but we look forward to the challenge.

With a slow start to the game and a determined south side, we didn’t play our best first quarter but managed to stay in front by 5 points going in to the second quarter. The girls managed to se le through the next three quarters and scored the turnovers we needed to create a fair margin.

Overall everyone did their best and we managed to get a good win on the board. Well done girls!

A Res - East 64 defeated South 38 Best Players - Lauren Harvey & Casey Horrigan Award Winners - (Lima & Co) Jasmine Rokov (Salts of the Earth )Lauren Harvey (Club Tea) Casey Horrigan

13A’s - East 34 lost to South 35 Best Players - Ellie Chi lebrough & Ka e Kerr Award Winners - (Kaboom) Ka e Kerr (Red Rooster) Ellie Chi lebrough (Scroll Queen) Sharni Clark

B Grade - East 32 lost to South 52 Best Players - Gemma Hunt & Zoee Cornolo Award Winners - (Creek Livestock) Gemma Hunt (Jens Hotel) Amy Feast (San Piero) Issy Whaites

It was a tough day for the girls. The girls fought hard all game. They have been minimising their mistakes and improving with each game. We tried few combina ons again this week. The girls played well and unfortunately in the last 5 minutes of the game they rushed and south got the turn overs and went we went down by 1.

Very proud of the girls and can’t wait for the challenge against Millicent

What another tough game on Saturday, defence Amy Feast, Erin Hudson worked hard and having balls turn over before Amy called injury, where Issy Whaites hit the court for the first me of the season. Mid court always consistent with hard drives and passing in 50 gamer Zoee Cornolo and Becky Grosser. At half me changes were made bringing Amy Feast back on at GD, Issy Waites to WD, and Megan Wilson to GS. Having two moving shooters in Megan Wilson and Gemma Hunt who played an outstanding game.

We have fantas c plays just need to con nue throughout the whole 60 minutes.

C Grade - East 40 defeated South 37 Best Players - Ka e Gaffney & Cindy Burford Award Winners - (Gym Challenge Meals) Cindy Burford (Nourish Nook) Georgia Quick (Beau e Studio) Ka e Gaffney We knew going into Saturday's game it would be a ght contest. We started out strong but our 3rd quarter let us down losing a few good opportuni es. Going into the 4th we made a few changes with Daniela Waters coming out to Goal A ack and Jordan Davis at Centre. Our defensive pressure was great causing crucial turnovers that got us over the line taking the win 40-37.

17s - East 37 lost to South 62 Best Players - Amryn Bosko & Kate Dempsey Award Winners - (Hue Colour) Kate Dempsey (F45) Izzy Lamb (Club Tea) Lilli Spooner

13B’s - East 21 defeated South 8 Best Players - Tahni Kemp & Chloe Li le Award Winners - (natural Born Grillers) Chloe Li le (Boost Juice) Mia Li le (Intersport) Ruby Driscoll The girls came out determined, they worked together as a team, backing each other up in both a ack and defence. Their a ack is becoming smoother and this resulted in the team conver ng this to goals. There defensive pressure was amazing all down the court, which resulted in some brilliant intercep ons.

Congratula ons on your first win for the season.

11’s - East 13 defeated South 1 Best Players - Ava Olsen & Liana Dickson Award Winners - (25 Acres) Ava Hosking (South Eastern) Ava Olsen (Bakers Delight) Liana Dickson They girls had their second win for the season!

They played smart and hard, and focused on the challenges set for each quarter! We had 10 very happy girls on Saturday!

South Gambier Red & White

Congrats to the 13 & Under A girls for thier hard fought win over East by one goal. Misty is really star ng to develop this young group and it is great to see the girls ge ng reward for effort with Bree, Gracie and Charlie all playing well...

be tough...Special men on to emerging club talent that has come through our junior ranks in Emilia and Mykaela who are working hard every week...

The A Grade might have had a lopsided result but seeing Renee go toe to tow with the best player in the compe on in the past five years in Tenille Gray was great to watch and Alyssa and Lara really stood up to the tough physical p re s s u re w e h av e c o m e t o associate with East - the Bulldogs being the best side in the compe on over the first four rounds so despite the scoreline, t h e re we re p o s i ve s to b e gleaned...

The B Grade con nues to go on its merry way and congrats to Jaymee O'Neil who despite being a year older and feeling a li le under the weather, s ll managed to secure the SE Voice Senior Player of the Week across the en re Western Border Netball Associa on...that makes it two gongs in two weeks with Bella ge ng the award the previous round - just reward for what has been a stellar start to the season for the C Grade u lity who has made the goal defence bib her Thanks to all the volunteers, from own... coaches to scorers to everyone in between for making sure the first T h e A Re s e r v e c o n n u e t o month went off with a bang!!!! improve and with Tracy now back on deck permanently, hopes are high that development will con nue. The girls were well in the contest for a half against a strong East Gambier line up and the youngsters including Megan Reid are really holding thier own in senior company...for a completely overhauled new look line up, the ini al rounds were always going to

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MILLICENT

Millicent Red, Black & White A Grade In a very ght contest, the girls showed composure to take the win by 2 goals. Great to see Por a have the opportunity for a full A grade match, playing a closechecking defensive game against an experienced player. Tabatha was again a strong target and converted accurately.

Millicent def North 61 to 59 Best players: Lisa and Tabatha A Reserve A tough game for the A reserve girls unfortunately going down to a strong North team. It was great to welcome Kayleigh back on court a er her ankle injury, playing well in her first game back. Wishing Jo a speedy recovery, the team can’t wait to have you back on court.

Some great passages of play, with some talented juniors again being showcased throughout the game.

North def Millicent 39 to 49 Best players: Sophie and Ali B Grade A close game for the B grade girls with the girls working hard as a team all day. Some great running

by Jackie through the midcourt, allowed the ball to be delivered into the goalies who finished accurately. Some great defence was shown throughout the game and the girls will only improve as they se le into their combina ons.

Millicent def North 39 to 31 Best players: Jackie and Jacqui

Millicent def North 85 to 31 Best players: Lucy and Daisy

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Under 15 A’s A great start to the game with the girls leading 14-3 at quarter me.

Fantas c defence in the circle caused lots of turnovers, however North’s pressure did not allow the girls to score freely in a ack. The girls worked hard all over the court to step up and take the win.

Millicent def North 41 to 24 Best players: Abby and Edie Under 15 B’s Great feeding by Alannah and shoo ng by Hailey allowed the girls to get off to a strong start to take the lead at quarter me.

There were lots of posi onal changes throughout the game, with all girls adjus ng well. Tough defence by the girls and some great intercepts by Jaimie allowed the Saints to keep the lead.

Millicent def North 32 to 25 Best players: Hailey and Alannah Under 13 A’s Some accurate shoo ng got the girls off to a great start to the game. There were lots of turnovers throughout the game, giving coach Lucy something to work on. The girls finished off well with a strong team effort.

Millicent def North 34 to 27 Best players: Mylee and Piper Under 13 B’s A very tough game for the girls from the start, facing a talented North team. All of the girls worked hard on their defence, crea ng lots of turnovers. Great to see the girls con nue to work posi vely as a team.

C Grade The C grade girls had another win against North, with everyone working so well together as a team. 4 solid quarters by all girls showed that every player is improving each week. The girls are looking forward to the rest of the North def Millicent 20 to 5 Best players: Jeda and Asha season.

Under 11s A hard-fought game by the Under 11s, with all girls showing great teamwork. Some good defence Under 17s throughout the girls showed they The Under 17s girls had another are improving every week, well strong win against North. Paige done. and Daisy ran hard again through the midcourt with Lucy and Rylee finishing off nicely. Some great Millicent def North 29 to 9 defensive pressure allowed lots of Best players: Lucy and Zara ball to be turned over, with most turnovers being converted.

Millicent def North 51 to 28 Best players: Krystal and Nicola

North Gambier

A grade - North 59 Millicent 61 Two goals difference at full me against the team that has been the benchmark in the Western Border, was testament to the hard work this group of players has been undertaking at trainings and during pre-season. The defensive pressure of Maddie Whaites and Mel Renko in the circle ensured the opportunity of pivotal turnovers.

Lauren Buddle worked hard all day on the defensive wing guaranteeing the opposi on had to work for each pass. Brianna Walters and Tenielle Barry stepped up nicely and combined well in a ack. The GA bib was shared equally with Alycia Close and Ellen Brown, both showed us the talent they have as feeders into the ring who were more than willing and able to put up the shot. Caroline Davey shoo ng at 100% played a pivotal GS role as indicated on the scoreboard. Lots to like, however, this journey is a work in progress. This weekend will give us a good gauge of where we are against a quality West side.

Best players: Caroline Davey and Maddie Whaites

Yellow & Black Under 17’s - North 31 Millicent 85 The girls had a tough match against a quality Millicent side. Despite the score, the girls fought hard all game and con nued to work towards our teams goals each quarter. The girls persisted to more than double their first half score in the second half, and it was great to see the girls s ck together and work really well as a team. Kate, Ka e and Kasey won plenty of ball in defence and created a number of turnovers which was awesome to see. We will regroup and work hard at training this week ahead of our game against West on the weekend.

Best players: Kasey White and Lauran Norman

Under 15 A - North 24 Millicent 41 Millicent came out firing and we were not ready. From the get-go their defence was on top with their goalies conver ng. A er some changes we made we were able to peg it back a li le with Stella ge ng her hands to some wayward balls in defence and Cara and Macey finding the goal ring. Lots to learn from this loss and lots to get us mo vated to come out stronger A Res - North 49 Millicent 39 next week It was goal for goal in the first Best players: Stella Mobbs and Cara quarter. Millicent moved the ball Nulty quickly in the a acking third and were accurately conver ng their Under 15 B - North 25 Millicent 32 goals. North were able to edge in The under 15b girls had a slow start front by a few goals at quarter me. to their match on Saturday, coming It was a ghtly contested second up against an evenly matched quarter and North were able to Millicent side. Our defensive edge in front to go to the half me pressure was outstanding, with by 5. A change in the a acking end Gabby Maldari, Eadie Mustart and worked in favour for North and they Allegra Holtham making it hard for were able to convert goals that the Millicent a ack line. Even were turned over by their defence. though we lost the game, it was an The last quarter saw Millicent score exci ng last quarter winning 10-3.

4 goals in a row, which made it close.

North again turned over the ball in Best players: Gabby Maldari and defence through hard work and Piper Denys consistent rebounding. North converted the goals and ended the Under 13 A - North 27 Millicent 34 Best players: Kelsie Anderson and game with a 10-goal win.

Best players: Phoebe McInerney Maggie Collins and Maddi Stegmeyer Under 13 B - North 20 Millicent 5 Best players: Mischa Human and B grade - North 31 Millicent 39 Not our best performance but not Penny Coleman our worse. We stuck with them for 3 quarters but just unable to sustain Under 11 - North 9 Millicent 29 through that last term. Some great With a late start and a nice sleep in movement in our a ack with some for the mums and dads we travelled great shoo ng and our defence to Millicent. We tried some new worked relessly. Hoping to get our combina ons with everyone trying full team in next me and turn that really hard against a very skilled score around. side. It’s important for us all to remember to keep making space Thanks to Cara for si ng bench.

Best players: Ash Whan and Alice and using our voices to get the ball safely down the court. Well Done.

Tentye Best players: Taya Jones and Indiana Renko C grade - North 28 Millicent 51 Best players: Ilana Adam and Ka e Dyson

MILESTONES

350 MILESTONE FOR TOP ROO Last weekend we celebrated a very special milestone, this player started back with West Gambier Netball Club at the age of 10 years old as a junior in 1998 in the U15 Compe on and played through to 2007 and then headed off to pursue her career. 2012 saw her return to West to con nue her playing career as well as coach, being a commi ee member and Umpiring. The last 4 seasons have seen her steer the ship of the A Grade team.

She has been a Western Border squad member in the U15, U17 sides & numerous A Grade years where she also umpired and mentored.

She is extremely passionate about the juniors in our club developing their skills to ensure our club is heading in the right direc on.

Congratula ons Lisa on achieving your 350 Game Milestone.

100 GAMES FOR HORRIGAN Mikaela started her netball career at through the age groups together. She is West Gambier in 2016 and has such always at training, and always puts her team mates first. versa lity.

She can play all posi ons and play them Congratula ons on your 100th game all well. She has the most amazing reach Mikaela and I'm sure there will more to and is the one player that can pull in one add in the West colours. of those freaky intercepts.

She never complains and will play what ever posi on you ask of her and has probably played every posi on at some stage while at west. I think the one thing she enjoys most is playing with her mates and most of these girls here have gone

1998 - 2007 Started playing juniors at west at the age of 10 years old 2006 commi ee 2012 played 2013 U17 Coach 2014 U17 & U15 coach 2014 records officer 2015 U17 & U15 coach 2016 commi ee & coached 2017 A grade coach 2018 A grade coach 2019 A grade coach 2020 A grade coach (appointed but no Senior season held due to COVID) 2021 A grade coach

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