Western Border Football Netball Budget - The Western - Round 14 2023

East Gambier starTarsh McCallum

her milestone 350th game last weekend against the Kangaroos

SENIORS

South 3.1 6.5 10.9 10.12 (72)

Cast-Sand 1.1 2.3 4.3 5.6 (36)

Best - South: M. Harrold, M. Sims, J. Sims, B. Whicker, E. Fisher, H. Fisher; Casterton

Sandford: M. Krieger, N. Schembri, J. Carlin, Z. Nash, P. Milich, H. Mccrae.

Goals - South: B. Kain 3, M. Sims 2, M. Harrold

2, B. O’Neil, H. Mitchell, J. Sims; Casterton Sandford: H. Mccrae 2, M. Killey, J. Carlin, N. Schembri.

North 1.2 2.5 2.9 6.9 (45)

Millicent 4.1 4.3 8.4 11.9 (75)

Best - North: S. Stafford, S. Egan, A. Dally, J Jenner, S. Zeitz, C. Ortlepp; Millicent: H. Tunkin, C. Gallio, H. McRae, J. Werchon, M. Rupcic, Z. McGuinness.

Goals - North: S. Zeitz, J. Jenner, C. Ortlepp, N. brown, T. de W., N. Blachut; Millicent: F Bradley 3, H. McRae 2, S. Waring 2, J. Carger, H. Tunkin, M. Reilly, F. Grimes.

East 2.2 3.3 7.6 10.9 (69)

West 3.2 6.8 8.9 10.9 (69)

Best - East: R. Lillecrapp, S. Lock, S. Lock, C. Slape, J. Forster, G. Cooper; West: K. Giddings, T. Lewis, B. Ousey, R. Cowling, A. Stone, L. Lefever

Goals - East: S. Lock 3, N. Lock 2, M. Scanlon 2, G. Cooper 2, A. Jones; West: J. Williams 2, D. McElroy 2, A. Pfitzner, M. Minuzzo, T. Redden, B. Virgo, R. Cowling, B. Papps.

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(100)

Best - North: T. Young, Z. Young, T. Horrigan, M. Blanck, A. Huon, Z. Clark; Millicent: N. Robbins, B. Tilley, J. Peters, C. Damhuis, shaun withers, P. Duncan.

Goals - North: Z. Young; Millicent: P. Duncan 4, J. Peters 3, B. Tilley 2, M. Nitschke, T. Dunn, W. Oconnor, C. Damhuis.

(65)

Best - South: C. Watson, L. Pearce-Raisin, H. Snell, C. Williams, J. Chuck; Casterton Sandford: T. Searle, K. Forbes, J. Smith, K. Humphries, C. Devereux, B. Wombwell.

Goals - South: J. Sneath 2, C. Watson 2, L. Delaney 2, C. Williams, D. Holland, H. Snell, R.

Sturges; Casterton Sandford: T. Searle 2, B. Gill, K. Humphries.

Bartle, O. Sneath, H. Ellis; Casterton Sandford: J. Rhook, J. Jones, O. Foster, S. Paon, D. Munro, A. Lane.

Goals - South: J. Maxwell 2, C. Lockwood; Casterton Sandford: D. Munro.

Best - East: D. Smith, C. Barry, R. Clarke, T Balshaw, T. Mccourt, T. Wilke; West: R. Rutkowski, P. Rudd, J. Carson, T. Dolan, C. Wagstaffe, T. Schrader

Goals - East: J. Donehue; West: R. Rutkowski 4, J. Coombe 2, S. Nay T. 2, N. Lewis 2, D Robbins, B. Cook, J. Schapel.

UNDER 18'S

East Gambier v South Gambier

Best - North: D. Bryan, T. Hamilton, S. Doody, D. Ilsley, M. Gold-Smiths, A. Allen; Millicent: D Sigston, J. Todd, T. Lawlor, T. Dunn, H. Gibbs, A. Lindner

Goals - North: S. Doody 4, D. Ilsley 4, R. McLaughlin 3, Z. Young 2, H. Haywood 2, D. Bryan, J. Collins, T. Hamilton; Millicent: H. Gibbs.

UNDER 16'S

Best - North: A. Dally, B. Braithwaite, C. McLaughlin, C. Turner, S. Crispino; Millicent: T Lawlor, W. Jennings, M. Hunt, L. Cawood, A. Lindner, C. Damhuis.

Goals - North: A. Dally 2, K. Allen, C. McLaughlin, A. Bruce, C. Blanck; Millicent: C. Hateley 3, J. Werchon, K. Gibson, A. Lindner, M. Hunt.

- North: S. Baron, J. Butler, E. Brook, C. Wurst, C. Blanck; Millicent: L. Tunkin, R. Lindner, L. Easterby, K. Kenny, A. Robbins.

Goals - North: E. Kulimushi 2; Millicent: L. Tunkin, O. Nicholls, R. Lindner, I. wilson, C. Gibson.

Best - East: T. Dumigan, T. Wilson, E. Clark, R. Grigg, E. Best, J. Saunders; West: T. Curnow, J Sugden, J. Burchell, R. Hinchliffe.

Goals - East: E. Best 2, CJ Ligairi 2, R. Grigg, T Wilson, S. Brooks; West: J. Coe.

Best - South: J. Awill, A. Nunn, H. Bailey, H. Medhurst, J. Vause, J. Burns; Casterton Sandford: B. Rhook, J. Lykke, N. Longhurst, J Geary, H. Buerworth.

Goals - South: J. Vause 5, O. McCracken 2, C. McGregor 2, T. Bryant, S. McBain; Casterton Sandford: B. Rhook.

Best - East: C. McCracken, R. Angelino, B. Versteegh, B. Dempsey, B. Sampson, C. Smith; West: H. Croker, K. Stratman, T. Stutley, R. Newton, L. Johnson.

Goals - East: R. Mitchell 2, R. Angelino, M. Andersen; West: L. Johnson 2, O. Feetom 2, H. Croker, H. Robert S., H. Mobbs.

Best - South: J. Richter, A. Milich, E. Forbes, J

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Riley Flamank has been in great goal kicking form for East Gambier

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Just a quick write up for the Western this week Cat Fans as I'm still a bit tired after the JBS Foods Black Tie Ball, great job by the organisers, sponsors andtheFosterFamily

TheUnder14scontinuetogive all they have got, there is only 14 of them but week in and week out they put on a show, better players were Billy Rhook, Jett Lykke, Nate Longhurst, Jagger Geary and HarryButterworth.

The Under 16's again put in a mightyeffortagainstthetopof the ladder Demons but had some issues converting, eventually going down by 15 points, better players were Jedd Rhook, Joshua Jones, Oliver Foster, Samuel Patton, DylanMunroandArchieLane. A slow start proved costly for theusuallyfaststartingRessies but the way they finished would have pleased Coach Carlin, better players were Thomas Searle, Kane Forbes, J a r r a d S m i t h , K a d e n Humphries, Conan Devereux andBevanWombwell.

The Seniors were just a bit off thepacebutIamsuretheycan come back from this set back, better players were, Michael Krieger, Nick Schembri, Justin Carlin,ZacNash,PatMilichand HamishMcCrae.

This week we welcome Millicent,enjoyourhospitality, reasonably priced sausages and magnifficent steaks because I have a feeling you are not going to enjoy the FootyasourCatsarelookingto makeamealoutofyourSaints, CARNCATS!

Thank-you to all our valued sponsors including Boonaroo, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Bendigo

B a n k , a n d C a s t e r t o n SecondaryCollege

Upcoming Events : 5th of August Bucking Bull at the clubrooms, Tim Rhook has againthrownhishatinthering to ride and Nugget will be waiting on the side lines with the linament and plaster, get along as it is sure to be a crackingevent.

Today we make the pilgrimage to Island Park. We've shared many entertaining encounters and wish Casterton-Sandford a long and prosperous future, and may there be many more great contests betweenourfantasticclubs!

Colby plays his 50th game today A product of our junior program, Clancy has steeled his way into our best lineup to be one of our key six defenders in the 22 flag A purveyor of red wine and never short of quick wit, get behind him today in what should be another toughencounter.

Last week our Seniors had a 30 pointwinoverNorth.Frazersnared 3goals,pairstoHamishMcRaeand Fish, singles to Tunks, Cargs, DredgieandFinn(musthavebeena gift!).Youjusthavetoloveruckmen kickinggoals.

Harry Tunkin continued his good form to be named best player followed by the return from State Country duties Clint. Hamish was named next, threading a string of continuous form together Worm was next followed by Micah who returned to the side Ginny rounded off the best players named and its worth mentioning theconsistentseasonhehashadas a major cog in our effective back six.

Millicent Millicent Red, Black & White

The Magoos had a convincing win. Goalkickers were: Slop IWelcome back Slop) with 4, Josh with 3, Brad 2 and singles to Nugget, Snow, Muzz and Charlie. Age will not weary the better players because like a fine wine.....Nat was named best followed by Brad and Josh. Charlie and Shaun were named next followed by Slop for his first game back (after a significant absence).

Many thanks to the organisers of the Rump'N'Red last week. Many thanks especially to those who frocked up and attended, making it an enjoyable and well patronised event.

After next weeks' home game against West the Club is holding its GoodsandServicesAuction. There are exceptional products on offer as well as the opportunity to become involved in some unique experiences. So after next weeks match,headoverforPrezzos,enjoy a meal and help supporrt the Club and its sponsors by bidding generouslyontheitemsoffered.

Finally, congratulations to Mason Redman on his 100th game for the Bombers today He is a great role model for our juniors and an example of where hard work and determinationcanleadyou.

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Under 18’s Under 18’s

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Under 16’s Under 16’s

Under 14’s Under 14’s

Casterton-Sandford Casterton-Sandford

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Under 12 A’s Under 12 A’s

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

Coach: Darren Carlin

2 Bailey Carlin

5 Toby Naylor

10 Oliver Kurzman

13 Fletcher McKinnon

14 Theo

17 Brody Davis

19 Harry Simson

Coach: Brad Tilley

Zavier Gurney

Ryder Straord

Axel Joyce

Levi Robbins

Tyler Ryan

Brax Thomas

Arli Sims

Colby Watson

Under 12 B’s Under 12 B’s

Blayke Koehne

David Berzel

Pacey Duldig

Millicent Millicent Red, Black & White

Under 12 C’s Under 12 C’s

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

Coach: Team Manager:

Archer Wilson

Raff Lawlor

Hughes Hunter

Oliver Sager

Frankie Robbins

Kobe McGrath

Hamish Damhuis

Tully Robinson

Under 12 D’s Under 12 D’s

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

Fraser Fleming

Owen Lloyd

Jed Sunderland

Jax Reilly

Lauchlan Murphy

Tex Thomas

Jarvis Gurney

Ziggy Galambos

NO TEAM FIELDED IN THIS GRADE

Under

12

E’s Under 12 E’s

Coach: Craig Gysbers

Jagger Gibson

Sunny Coughlan

Levinson Clyde

Parker Millowick

Degan Rigney

Mariah Lloyd

Jacob Gysbers

Mark Rigney

Senior Coach: Daron McElroy

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Assistant Coaches: Nathan Lewis

South Gambier South Gambier

HiAll,Theweekendsarefalling quicker and quicker and this weekend we host South at home. We have the day of the Duck followed by the casino night so a big night to be had. We are auctioning of our indigenous jumpers up the clubsobesuretogetupandbe apart of history Back at home hoping the fine weather holds of for the weekend and we get a reprieve of the rain for a homegame.

Training was great with all Junior Roos joining the west kids for training. It was a great sight and plenty of smiles on everyone’s faces The game was competitive at the end With our reserves Coach Nathan Lewis convincingly beating in a 1 on 1 contest in the goal square by an under 12 E player. Toolbox thinking he is magic side stepping kids, and Stoney running around the same height as most under 12s. Interesting thing is Stoney still never handballed in the drill.

West Gambier West Gambier

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The football karma gods got me last week after giving a bake to Minuzzo and boasting about the pies! Getting Cooky sooking in the first quarter to sending me love hearts in the last was painful as the Blues final hit some form. I am so fortunate and pleased to know my pain causes so many pleasurer and its amazing how many Blues supporters we haveintheclub.Unfortunately mymouthandmybrainarenot quick learners so this week we have a bye against the Hawks so we are back in the winners circle. That’s makes for a great Saturday at the club so get up andbeapartofitall.

Special thanks to all the wonderful sponsors that keep on giving and supporting our greatclubtirelessly.

VIt was sponsors day last week and we thank them all for the contribution to the club and we couldn't run without them and the Seniors put on a good show for them and snuck into the top 4 Mitch Harrold continued his good form to be best player, along with Mitch Sims, Jed Sims, Bryce Whicke, Elliot and Harry Fisher who played a great first game. Three goals to Kainy and a couple each to thetwoMitch's.

The Ressies had a good win and Cayde Watson put in a great display to pick up best player and kicked a couple of goals. Jamo and Liam Delaneykickedacoupleand its great to see Liam back after his long layoff. Other better players Lloydo, Henry Snell, Chris Williams and JoshChuck

The 16's had a tough game as usual against the young Cats getting up by 15 point, Best players to Jake Richter,

Archie Milich, Emerson Forbes, Jordan Bartlett, Oscar Sneath and Harry Ellis andacoupleofgoalstoJace Maxwell and one to Harry Ellis.

The 14's had a good win and Josh Vause had a nother good game in front of goals kicking five, while bests went to Attiwill, Nunn, Bailey,Medhurst,Vauseand Burns.

BiggamesagainstWestinall the grades this week , the club will be closed this Saturdaynight.

Next week we have our final home game for the season and the cocktail night which will be a great night more details will be posted throughtheweek.

Thanks to our major sponsors MG Plasterers, M i c k Rya n Pa i nt i n g , Lennons on Lake Terrace, Dycer Constructions and AustralianGasNetworks.

GoRoos Fridge

This week West seniors switched up their training and spent it training with our U/12 kids

2 Finn Kennesley

3 Charlie Stephenson

4 Max Byfieldt

5 Rafael Rigopoulis

7 Henry James

8 Sam Medhurst

12 Joe Judd

13 Charlie Carson

14 Nate Davey

15 Rylan Burchell

17 Brooklyn Winterfield

18 Zac Hopgood

22 Levi Loring

23 Anton Circelli

24 Brad Cowling

25 Bryce Cowland

Coach: Andrew Pearson

Team Manager:

1 Brodie Szopory

2 Rhys Newton

3 Cameron Murray

West Gambier West Gambier

Under 18’s Under 18’s

26 Noah Pezzimen

29 Blake Overmaat-Pohlner

30 Harry Opperman

31 Tom Smith

34 Talon Johnson

37 Mee Ree Htoo

43 Koan Vanderheyden

51 Jayden Prior

58 Soe Nay Bell

69 Joel Day

70 Addison Noble

Under 16’s Under 16’s

25 Oliver Pohlner

51 Jack Milich

South Gambier South Gambier Red

Coach:

Under 14’s Under 14’s

Coach: James McGregor

Manager:

2 Ryan Pearson

3 Zayne Parsons

1 Alexander Cram 4 Deegan Jackway 5 Tage Curnow

6 Hayden Aitchison 8 Jasper Coe 9 Jordan Burchell

10 Tyrece Porter

11 Jack Flier

12 Rhys Thiele

14 Zavier Ryan

15 Parker Pigno

17 Bradlei Witney

18 Mitchell Day

24 Ryan Hinchliffe

28 William Judd

37 Nate McKinnon

41 Logan Vivian

54 Joshua Witney

57 Jasper Sugden

Brodie Jennings

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Coaches:

Jackson

East Gambier East Gambier

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VNorth Gambier North Gambier Yellow

Well what a great game of country football the atmosphere was great with alot of banter between opposition crowds.

The seniors started well against the top side to be down by by a goal at quarter time but had a lapse in the 2nd with west kicking 3.6 to 1.1 to be 23 points down at half time The guys rallied in the 3rd to be 9 points down at the break to set up a great come back in the last with both teams having chances to get the win but ended up in a draw. The improvement in this group is starting to show some results and nevergiveupattitudeis giving supporters something to smile about.

Best players Reece Lillicrap, Sam Lock, Shaun Lock, Carl Slape, John Forster and GiancarloCooper.

Reserves went down to the top side by 63 points but with west only having 3 more scoring shots coach Mally might have them working on there goal kicking during the week.

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scoringmadeithardfor t h e m b u t t h e improvement is there justswitchingonforthe wholegame.

Best players Cruz

M c C ra c ke n , Rya n

A n ge l i n o, B ro d i e

Versteegn , Bro ck

D e m p s e y, B a n j o Sampson and Cory Smith.

U14s had a slow start but after quarter time everything clicked and the boys played some real good footy with that win gets the boys into4thplace.

Best players Titan Dumigan, Taj Wilson, Evan Clark, Rhys Grigg, Emmett Best and JacksonSaunders.

This week is our last homegamefortheyear past players day and presidents luncheon where we thank our s p o n s o rs fo r t h e support they give us in keeping our club going and with guest speaker Anthony Koutoufides the blues supporters shouldbeoutinforce.

North Gambier North Gambier

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Round 13 was us hosting M i l l i c e n t , w h o a r e currently strong across most grades, testing all our teams, but providing our sponsors some quality footballtowatch.

For the first time for the year, the U14s had the worst of the conditions Coach Roulstone and his Bali crew would have been a bit flat with the weather, but nonetheless they got off to a good start with a very even first half, only to fall away as the game went on. Best players were Sam Baron, James Butler, Ethan Brook, Charlie Wurst and CodyBlanck.

Not sure what the U16s did Friday night, but their 1st quarter cost them the game after outscoring Millicent for the rest of the game. Not sure they boys can make finals now, which is a shame given the talent they have. Here’s hoping theycanseeouttheseason with a few wins for coach Zeitz, and themselves. Award winners were Aaron Dally, Ben Braithwaite, Chad McLaughlin, Cooper TurnerandSavCrispino.

U16s were competitive most of the game but a lapse in the 3rd not

There is no doubt that the tightest team we have is the U18s and there performances reflect same. They were fairly ordinary in the 1st quarter, but whatever coach Bryan said, got them going. We are excited to see how far these boys can go. Best players were named Jonty Collins, Trae Hamilton, Cooper Turner, Darcy Bryan, Zach Nulty and RichardKinyabugma.

Nothing much changes

The senior inaccuracy early left too little time to put Millicent under too much pressure, despite getting within a couple of goals in the last quarter No games in the WBFL look easy this time of the year and the boysneedtogetsomeform and momentum going as we head towards finals. With an injury to our ruckman at the first bounce, it was again left to Sam Stafford to shoulder the ruck duties, which while got him best player, left us wanting in the forward line. Other best players were Sam Egan, Aaron Dally, Sam Zeitz and CamOrtlepp.

This week we are off to the kennel, with all teams needing a win. Let’s all get theretocheerthemalong.

week to week with the reserves, apart from the players, but this week we did manage a goal kicker! Well done Zayne and thanks to him and his U18 mates for helping out Awards were given to Tim Young, Zayne Young, Tyler Horrigan, Michael Blanck, AlexHuttonandZachClark. Please support the social functions and the coming events,asfollows;

Saturday 12 August 2023 –NorthGambierCup(anight attheraces)

TBA – Goods & services auction

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

East Gambier East Gambier

Red & Black

Under 18’s Under 18’s

Coach: Jason Dunn

Team Manager:

1 Cody Williams

3 Dom McDonald

North Gambier North Gambier

Yellow & Black

21 Trae Wilke 22 Ethan Humphies

5 Kyan Chileborough

8 Ky McCracken

4 Talan Daltan 10 Sam Couldrey 11 Kobe Wagener

6 Elijah Straord 12 Kaelen Mee

9 Angus Clarke

14 Fionn Graney

15 Campbell McLean

17 Nick Bignell

19 Will Ellis

20 Vinnie Kele

Coach: Kevin Schutz

Team Manager:

Mason Andersen

William Rentsch

Ryan Angelino Banjo Sampson

Jarrod Carey

Charlie Clark

Brock Dempsey

Isaac Dwyer

Noah Gollan

Toby Grigg

Riley Lawrence

Lachlan Legray

Cruz McCracken

Angus McKinnon

Jarvi Mee

Riley Mitchell

Andison Penyman

Jaiden Picken

Coach: Grant Spooner

Team Manager:

Emme Best

Sco Brooks

Flynn Chileborough

Eamon Cook

Samuel Dickson

Xavier Farmilo

Angelo Ferraro

Chayse Gifford

Rhys Grigg

Ryan Hayden

Alex Kanahs

Joel Rentsch

Jackson Saunders

Noah Spooner

William Vincent

Corey Smith

Solomon Telford

Tex Tilley

Brodie Versteegh

Under 16’s Under 16’s

Under 14’s Under 14’s

Skye

Coach: Mahew White

Braith Allison

Je Beever

Cooper Bignell

Nicholas Clark

William Clark

Tom Croser

Hallam Davey

Finn Gale

East Gambier East Gambier

Red & Black

North Gambier North Gambier Yellow & Black

Max Greene

Noah Griffin

Kade Hand

Vaughan Hunter

Brayden Legray

Nash Neilson

Mitchell O'Brien

Lennox Telfird

Coach: Bre Hosking

Zach Angelino

Chase Buckingham

Blake Cooper

Elijah Dickson

Will Hosking

Parker Lamont

william leitch

Connor Lynn

Coach: Nick Anderson

Samuel Andersen

Asher Anderson

Campbell Best

Hugh Clark

Oliver Clarke

Tyler Cox

Harrison Cram

Judd Creek

Tyler Mariano

Hamish Mckenzie

Tahj Pitkin

Louis Prosperi-Porta

William Richardson

Bentley Ward

Isaac Thami

Harley Walker

Taj White

Naon

Memphis Howard-Love

Coach: Andrew Angelino

Dominic Albanese

Storm Altschwager

Billy Angelino

Braxton Bowyer

Nicholas Brooks

Van Byron

Archie Cook

Lenny Cooper

Coach: Marco Lucchini

Nathan Barnes

Zade Kurzman

Nate Lucchini

Oliver Mckelvie

Nash Moelder

Lucas Murray

Jax Sargeant

Jenson Davey

Oscar Ferguson

Maton Finck

Brayse Gifford

Taj Jensen

Ted Kerr

Tyler McPherson

Nate Moloney

Logan Murray

Cody O'Brien

Rayan

Flynn Turner

Logan White

Ryder Wilson

FROMTHEARCHIVES

FOOTY:SEBFL:THEEARLYYEARS1957 MILLICENTSLIDESDOWNAFTERTWOFLAGS

BigchangesatMillicentin1957

MILLICENT had won the 1955 and 56 premierships under coach Ken Roberts but failed totakeathirdtitle.

Their premiership window was closing but it would re-open with a grand final appearance in 1960 after the arrival of Herb Henderson from Footscray, said to be the greatest VFL full back of alltime.

Neil McDonald who won the Mail Medal in 1954 wasstillplayingathisbestatcentrehalfbackand David Roughana moved to Millicent from East for oneyearowingtoanemploymenttransfer

He gave the Millicent outer defence plenty of rebound and his form during the season was so good he was selected in the SEBFL inter-league team.

Alby McIntyre had settled into a top full back where he mixed his pace and ability to play tall in the packs while veteran Tony Hodgens was still a talented centre half forward and provided Millicentwithasafeavenuetogoal.

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Rover Dale Baker made his debut that season and he was a tough, nononsenseplayerwholovedthetoughworkinthe packs and had that ability to find his way through congestedtraffic.

He would later become a MP and Leader of the StateOpposition.

Up forward, they had Gordon Whetstone at full forward and he was runner-up in the league goal kicking on two occasions. He was a fast leading full forward who had the knack finding the goals. He was a much under-rated forward who was rarelybeatenatatimewhenthereweresometop fullbacksgoingaround.

Allan Gould was now into the veteran stage of his career but what a career he had. He was still a consistent ruckman and with his height he had beaten many former league ruckmen in the past fewyears.

Interestingly, the team’s mascot for the year was coach Ken Roberts’ son, also named Ken. He would later play 112 VFL games – 100 with Essendonand12withMelbourne.

KenseniorstartedhisVFLcareeratRichmondlate because of the Second World War. He debuted in

1947 at aged 22 when he was rated the best first year player, playing on a half back flank and in 1949hewasrunner-upinRichmond’sleaguebest andfairestaward.

He later found his way to several Victorian countryleagues,winningapremiershipatMinyip before taking Millicent to two flags in 1955 and 56. In 1958 he coached the Millicent senior colts and coached Beachport in the now defunct SouthernPortsLeaguein1960.

The Millicent club president Gordon Hutchesson would later go on to become president of the Western Border Football League in the late 1960s.

(vc), C Downs, M Attiwill. Mascot: Ken RobertsJnr(whowentontoplayAFLlater).

• PHOTO: Back: B Durman, G Aikman, R Eddy, Allan Gould, Alby McIntyre, G Bowering, Ian Brooks. Middle: Gordon Hutchesson (pres), V Bowman, David Roughana, Graham Whetstone, Dale Baker, D Jorgenson, J Tully, L Eime (v/pres) F Foweraker (sec). Front: James Holt, R McIntyre, Tony Hodgens, Ken Roberts (capt coach), Neil McDonald

50games sara richards

SarajoinedtheWestGambierFamilyin2021aspartofourUnder11'sTeam, 2023seesheraspartofour13ATeam.

Sara is an amazing player with a massive future that can play anything and anywhere.Shehastheabilitytoshootfromanywhereinthering,shemoves effortlessly around the court and is an extremely strong defender She has taken every challenge that she is given and shines, she is a stand out player everyweekanddominatesinthegoalsweekinweekout.

A future star in the making. Congratulaons Sara on reaching your 50 Game MilestonewiththeWestGambierNetballClub.

50games isobel richards

IsobeljoinedtheWestGambierFamilyin2021aspartofourUnder11Team, 2023 has her playing in the 13B Team and the learning the ropes with Michelle and Kirra. She is a quiet achiever She encourages her teammates. She soaks in all the direcons given at training and game day and then appliesitonthecourt.Lastyearsheplayedmostlyinthemidcourt,thisyear shehasclaimedtheGSbibandhasmadeitherown.

This year she has improved her hand strength and passing and has become one of the strongest members of the 13B team. She is a pleasure to coach. Congratulaons Isobel on achieving your 50 Game Milestone with the West GambierNetballClub.

tarsh mccallum 350games net set go

LastweekwecelebratedTarshMcCallum’sextraordinaryachievementof 350games.

This milestone isn’t just about the number 350, it symbolises dedicaon, eamwork, and unwavering commitment and all that began in 2001 when Tarsh started in our 13 & Under team, playing 13’s and 15’s up to 2006whereshedebutedinBGradeasa15yearold.

The evidenceof herskillbecameevenclearerin2007and 2008as a 17& Under player, playing 27 A Reserve games and 7 A Grade games and becomingapermanentAGradeplayerasan18yearoldin2009.

From 2011 to 2014, Tarsh went to Uni, coming home to fill in for our senior grades for whichever team needed her. 2015 saw Tarsh return to Mount Gambier and to the A Grade side, racking up accolade aer accolade.

Numerous Team of Year awards, Runner-up and Best & Fairest, A Grade Premiershipcaptainandplayer+200WBNAseniorgames.

Shegoesaboveandbeyondforthemembers,playersandfamiliesatEast and has dedicated her me, energy and love to us; as a coach and ommiee member and friend and has contributed to the growth and promoon of netball in our community, illuminang the path for young girls to pursue their dreams and reminding us all that hard work and perseverancecanleadtoextraordinaryachievements.

arsh, achieving 350 games is no small feat It takes unwavering dedicaon, teamwork, countless memories, friendships forged, and the invaluable life lessons learned, it becomes a passion, you are more than just a player; you are a role model, an ambassador, and a symbol of what itmeanstoloveandexcelinthesportofnetball.

Congratulaons on this incredible milestone, and here's to many more ames filled with triumphs, memories, and the sheer joy of playing netball,mayyourlegacyconnuetoinspiregeneraonstocome.

Congratulaons to our team of Net Set Go-ers who have enjoyed 13 weeks of fun games and acvies which has helped them learn the fundamental skills of netball.

Thank you to our helpers Ebany, Madeline and Ivy for making it so fun.

PicturedwithherMumBronwynandDadCraig

RESULTS

A GRADE

South Gambier 42 (G. Dalton, T. McShane) d Casterton Sandford 31 (C. Humphries, I. Lane)

West Gambier 41 (S. Rier, J. Rier) d East Gambier 27 (T. McCallum, E. Cole)

North Gambier 46 (B. Walters, G. Pos) d Millicent 43 (P. McRae, D. Verbena)

A RESERVE

Casterton Sandford 51 (C. Foster, G. Tomkins) d South Gambier 35 (C. Muller, G. Ryan)

West Gambier 56 (T. Earl, C. Tremelling) d East Gambier 25 (M. Jones, T. Gray)

Millicent 66 (N. Facey, A. Craig) d North Gambier 56 (A. Pitson, A. Bryan)

B GRADE

South Gambier 48 (M. Glynn, K. McIntyre-Clark) drew with Casterton Sandford 48 (T. Cleary, E,. Grigg)

West Gambier 41 (E. Gillies, D. Wombwell) d East Gambier 29 (S. James, N. Smith)

Millicent 43 (K. Paon, K. Coghlan) d North Gambier 37 (A. Norman. M. Pegler)

C GRADE

South Gambier 46 (M. Dalton, J. Jennings) d Casterton Sandford 21 (A. Spratling, J. Parsons)

East Gambier 37 (T. Janeway, G. Ferguson) d West Gambier 29 (T. Braver, E. Pollock)

North Gambier 40 (S. Nieuwenhuizen, R. Johnson) d Millicent 21 (H. McGrath, E. Wesolowski)

17 & UNDER

Casterton Sandford 53 (I. Longhurst. I. Lane) d South Gambier 33 (S. Wight, S Bartle)

East Gambier 32 (T. Geraghty, J. Altschwager) d West Gambier 29 (C. Sco, I. McGregor)

North Gambier 50 (S. Mobbs, M. Griffith) d Millicent 32 (L. Van Eeden, L. Paul)

15 & UNDER A

South Gambier 36 (G, Dalton, R. Milich) d Casterton Sandford 28 (B. Carlin, M. Rees)

West Gambier 44 (L. Pearson, L. Murdoch) d East Gambier 18 (L. Hannaford, I. Straord)

North Gambier 44 (R. Darimaani, M. Human) d Millicent 30 (M. Fauchelle, P. Paul)

15 & UNDER B

South Gambier 25 (A. Ferrari, K. Awill) d Casterton Sandford 19 (K. Vise, C. Gorman)

North Gambier 35 (R. Darimaani, M. Griffith) d Millicent 22 (J. Hibberd, T. Grossser)

13 & UNDER A

Casterton Sandford 32 (M. Robbins, A, Murphy) d South Gambier 14 (S. Ryan, L. Noonan)

West Gambier 27 (E. Povey, S. Richards) d East Gambier 10 (I. Mee, T. Olsen)

Millicent 36 (A. Thomson, L. Crowe) d North Gambier 23 (G. Collins, A. Halloran)

13 & UNDER B

Casterton Sandford 30 (G. Bailey, A. Murphy) d South Gambier 14 (E. McCracken, M. Fullerton)

East Gambier 32 (O. Hosking, A. Olsen) d West Gambier 18 (S. Riddoch, H. Jackson)

Millicent 38 (P. Johnson, L. Sunderland) d North Gambier 8 (I. Renko, A. Kamphius)

11 & UNDER

Casterton Sandford 10 (A, Mutch, K. Henry) d South Gambier 3 (M. Agosnelli, L. Agosnelli)

East Gambier 16 (L. Bowyer, S. Beveridge) d West Gambier 5 (Z. Bonney-Dawson, E. Lamb)

Millicent 19 (Z. Thomson, I. Zalme) d North Gambier 14 (M. Suon, S. Halloran)

ROUNDPREVIEWS

WESTGAMBIERVSOUTHGAMBIER

The reigning premiers weren’t at their best in Round 13 and West Gambier will probably be without its coach and star goal aack Lisa McGregor but they would sll be confident on maintaining their unbeaten record when they host SouthGambierthisweekend.

The young Demons did take it up to MillicentinRound12butwerealile less polished at the weekend against the Cats so the Roos would believe theywillgetthejobdone.

Tahlia Earl stepped up for West last weekend when McGregor was injured early and rising teenage talent Lucy Simpson is also an opon to take the potenally vacant shoongrole.

SarahRierconnuestobeascoring machine and with the other end of the court with defenders Amy Cram and Jade Rier suffocang opposionoffences,theDemonswill need to bring their best for four quarters if they are to upset the reigningtleholders.

Gracie Dalton and Alyssa Duncan have formed a wonderful working relaonship in the South shoong circle and they will rely on good connecon with Ruby Richter and Megan Reid – Reid coming off a strong month in centre for the Demons.

At the other end, it will require shung down Sarah Rier and that task will take not only South’s circle defenders Sophie Wight and Ellie Bouchier but also Tully McShane and Reid to apply pressure to West feeders Mikaela Horrigan and Tara Bryant.

The boom line is even if McGregor is absent, the Roos have enough defensive firepower to create turnover ball as well as the presence and accuracy of Sarah Rier to securethepremiershippoints.

Aside from a fadeout in the last quarter, Casterton Sandford looked more seled and compeve in the Round 13 clash with South, but it is another step up in class as the Cats host Millicent, who will be looking to r e b o u n d s t r o n g l y f r o m a disappoinng narrow loss to North Gambierattheweekend.

Ivy Lane and Madalene Cleary are seling into their combinaon in the shoong circle and they will need to move the ball with paence and precision to find a way through the defensive line of Lauren Van Eeden and Pora McRae and that will rely on the work rate of Chelsey Galpin and Chloe Foster finding good feedingposiononthecircle’sedge.

At the other end, defenders Caeleigh HumphriesandEbanyJarradfacethe daunng task of denying Tabatha Sanderson easy ball, as well as controlling the influence of Demi Verbena.

Verbena is dangerous with ball in hand with her ability to find Sanderson at the post and she is also deadlinefromlongrangeontheshot and her connecon with Daisy Tunkin, Lisa Duldig and Lillie Paul will be pivotal in generang the slick ball movement so typical of the Saints at theirbest.

Madeline Paon will play a key role for the Cats in curtailing the influence of the Millicent mid court by denying them easy access to the circle’s edge as well as pressuring every feed in the hope of drawing errors.

In the end, Millicent boasts more experience and are a more seled line-upandtheywilltakethepoints.

EASTGAMBIERVNORTHGAMBIER

The match of the round is at McDonald Park as the Bulldogs host NorthGambier

The Tigers are coming off a confidence building victory over

Millicent, while East will be looking for beer consistency aer having a poor start and then a poor final quarter against West Gambier last round, in a match where they otherwise matched the reigning premiers.

Morgan Amy thrives on playing the tall shooters in the compeon and her bale with North shooter Grace Pos will be one of the match definingclashesofthematch. Amyisstrongintheairandworksthe front posion with strength to try and deny her taller opponents easy ball and with her partner in crime Bo Creek also hunng intercepons higher up the court, North will not want to take the East defensive line lightly

Of course, Brianna Walters and Mel Renko are quality feeders and along withTigersgoalaackMaceyGriffith have built great connecon with Pos so pressure from the likes of Chloe Perryman and Eliza Cole on that incoming ball will be crucial if East is to stay in touch on the scoreboard.

Thisweekendmarksanewchallenge for North circle defenders Mikaila Pi, Noni McConnell and Stella Mobbs – rather then denying a tall shooterball,theywillbefacedwitha quick moving circle, with Renee Henke not afraid to take the long shot and Casey Horrigan using her ming on the baseline move to find spaceinrange.

Coming off a strong performance in her 350th game Tarsh McCallum will also be a key and her bale with Lauran Norman or Pi will be another key match up. No one works the small spaces beer than McCallum and her delivery is always precise.

In theend,though Northjusthas too many weapons to let this one slip as thefinalsapproach.

SOUTHGAMBIERVCASTERTONSANDFORD

There was no doubt Casterton Sandford set themselves for theirround 13 clash with South Gambierandtheygotofftotheperfectstartas Ivy Lane dominated the shoong circle with eight from nine as the cats secured a two goal quartermelead.

Chelsey Galpin, Chloe Foster and Madalene Cleary were moving the ball with precision, while at the other end of the court, Ebany Jarrad and Caeleigh Humphries were making thingsalottougherfortheSouthshooters.

Safe to say, the Cats strong start jolted the Demons into acon The defensive effort improved significantly and Gracie Dalton started to find good shoong posion, neng 10from11asSouthwrestedbackthelead. Her combinaon with Ayssa Duncan started to look beer connected, while the hard running from Megna Reid in the centre saw the Demons enjoy beer ball movement across thecourt.

The half me advantage was three goals but the Cats were far from done and the arm wrestleconnued.

Humphries and Ellie Bouchier were both creang turnover ball for their respecve sides, while Dalton and Lane were having a shootout and at the final change South was clingingtoafourgoaladvantage.

EASTGAMBIERVWESTGAMBIER

East Gambier was celebrang a special milestone for a special player when they hosted West Gambier at the weekend but the party was short lived aer the Roos came out oftheblocksfiringandtookearlycontrolofthe clash.

East Gambier 2021 premiership captain Tarsh McCallum celebrated 350 games as a Bulldog andwhileshewasherside’sbestinthe14goal loss, her team mates would rue their sluggish start.

East struggled to find a way through the ght Westdefenceintheopeningquarterandcould onlyputfivegoalsontheboard,whiletheRoos were slick and direct in their ball movement and despite losing Lisa McGregor early in the quarter t a calf injury, the lead at the first changewasalreadyeight.

East sprung into acon in the second as McCallum and Eliza Cole enjoyed beer access to goalers Renee Henke and Casey Horrigan, while at the other end, Morgan Amy and Bo Creek were shung down the access to Tahlia Earl,whotookthegoalshooterbibtocoverfor McGregor, as the Bulldogs worked their way backintothecontest.

The 10-all second quarter at least steadied the ship for the home side and then in the third, the condions did not make for stylish netball foreitherteam.

NORTH GAMBIER V MILLICENT

ForthesecondmethisseasonNorthGambier has conjured a win over Millicent - a stunning openinghalfsenguptheeventualthreegoal victory

The Tigers opted for young defender Stella Mobbs as the match up for Saints shooter Tabatha Sanderson with usually goal keeper Mikaila Pi taking the defensive wing and the movehadimmediateimpact.

As the Saints struggled to find easy access to theshoongcircle,theTigersweremovingthe ball clinically, with Brianna Walters finding great connecon with Grace Pos, who rewarded her team mates by converng 11 from 14 as North set up a seven goal quarter melead.

TheTigersconnued theirrelentlessdefensive pressureandslickballmovementinthesecond andbythemainbreak,theleadwas11.

Millicent moved Lisa Duldig into the centre at the main break with Lillie Paul heading to the defensive wing and the move had immediate impact. North also made a change with Lauran Normantakingthewingdefencebib.

The Saints, though, had the beer of the third quarter, eang into the Tigers’ advantage and trailingbyonlysevenatthemainbreak.

Aerthethreetenseopeningquarters,thelast quarter was one way traffic as the Demons put theirfootdown.

While the goalers from both teams converted with good accuracy despite the wild condions, thematchwasplayedbetweenthe twogoalcirclesasbothsidesappliedrelentless defensivepressure. The Cats found themselves under pressure at every turn and while Lane connued to be reliable, neng five from six, there were just not enough scoring opportunies, while the Demons were able to find Dalton in space with regularity and her 10 from 13 ensured South endedupwithacomfortable11goalvictory.

The work of Tully McShane and Reid in the mid court was crical in the South victory, while HumphriesandLanewerebestfortheCats.

At the final change the margin was nine but when the Roos moved Sarah Rier back to her usual role of goal shooter and Earl moved out to goal aack, scoring became easier again for the reigning premiers and they won the quarter by five to register a comfortable 14 goalvictory

It was the Rier sisters leading the way for the Roos – Sarah as the scoring machine, while Jade combined with Amy Cram to ensure scoring was difficult for the Eats goalers and her work over the shot and rebounding was crucial.

For East, McCallum and the hard running Cole werebest.

Sanderson was suddenly freed up as she converted 12 from 14 and the Saints appeared tohavefinallyfoundtheirmojowithbeerball movement in aack and a more persistent defensiveeffort.

It was the Saints again in control in the final quarter but they were unable to reel in the Tigers’ advantage and North took the premiershippointswithathreegoalvictory.

Brianna Walters dominated the mid court for North and her connecon with Pos proved unstoppable for the majority of the contest, whilePoswasagainrocksolidatthepost.

Despite Pos having another strong game, Saints defender Pora McRae was in the contest all game, and she limited the usual output of the Tigers spearhead with her ght checkingandstrongcontesngintheair,while Demi Verbena connues to be one of Millicent’s best with her well med moves and precisedeliverytoSanderson.

LADDERS

C-GRADE

Casterton-Sandford Casterton-Sandford

Blue, White & Red

AGrade

FinalScore:31-42

Best Players: C Humphries & I Lane

AReserve

FinalScore:51-35

Best Players: C Foster & G Tomkins

BGrade

FinalScore:48-48

BestPlayers:TCleary&EGrigg

With South Gambier having a free shot after the final whistle andachancetoeventhescore, they stole the win away from the Cats girls and the game finishedinadraw!

CGrade

FinalScore:21-46

Best Players: A Spratling & J Parsons

Under17’s

FinalScore:53-33

Best Players: I Longhurst & I Lane

Under15A’s

FinalScore:28-36

BestPlayers:BCarlin&MRees

Under15B’s

FinalScore:19-25

Best Players: K Vise & C Gorman

Under13A’s

FinalScore:32-14

Best Players: M Robbins & A Murphy

Under13B’s

FinalScore:30-14

Best Players: G Bailey & A Murphy

Under11’s

FinalScore:10-3

Voucher Winners: K Henry, S Kurzman, S Richardson & A Mutch

Last weekend we played North at North, it was a competitive day in most grades. We also had the Rump and Red night, which was full of lots of fun and socialising, great to see so many people there! On Thursday, we had our annual buddynight,whichwasawesomeforthe younger children to work with the older club members. This week we play Castertonaway

U11s

26to20

Another wet, slippery morning, the girls encountered their closest game yet! Both teams adjusted to a short game to maintain possession! Scores were even right up to the last quarter making it an excitingfinish.Afteracoupleofchanges, we were able to sneak ahead with some fantastic feeding into the circle and accurate shooting form by the goalies to take the win! Awards went to Zarla Thomson Wendy’s) and Isabelle Zalme (BakersDelight).

U13As

Last week, we started off slowly with it being a close and even first quarter Eventually we started to turn over the ball and execute these on the scoreboard, but still not being able to extend our lead much. Another day of wet conditions affected our goalie’s accuracy and north applied a good full court defensive pressure. The girls need to keep working hard at training and listening to ensure we are ready and improving more before finals! Best players were Lucy and Amarlie and the JM Incentive award went to Scarlett for hersecondeffortsalldayindefence.

U13Bs

Awesomeworktodaygirls.Afterastrong start you were able to keep to going through the whole game. Everyone was leading to the ball and using front cuts. The transition down the court worked well with everyone coming to the ball and clearing out. Let’s come out firing this week. Best players were Olivia and Brydie.

U15As

30to44

We started the match well with some great defensive pressure and were patient in attack to score. The second quarterremainedthesameasthematch continued to go goal for goal. North lifted their intensity in the second half and we lost our flow to suffer our first loss for the season. We have lots to take from the match and we will continue to work hard at training. Best players were MattiandPiper

U15Bs

Tough day for the girls going down to North by13. Despite the margin the girls fought hard all game making North work hard for the win. Our defensive pressure was tireless all game lead by Lexi and Jeda in GK and GD Ella, Lainie and Eva ran the mid-court well while our new goalie combo for the day of Tahnee & Asha did a great job and worked well together. Best players were Eva and Asha.

Millicent Millicent Red, Black & White

U17s

We started the game a bit slow, but worked our way back at the end of the first and then played our style of game for the second quarter We had good passages in the second half and capitalised on any turnovers Our passing into the goalies was great with our goalies rewarding the hard work of the defenders. Let’s regroup and come out hard this week. Best players were LaurenandLillie.

CGrade

32to50 21to40

Another wet and windy day which really slowed our game down causing some mistakes early in the game. Some good things were happening through the quarters but unfortunately the girls weren’t playing their best. We need to keep on working as a team and keeping our heads in the game to hopefully get another win on the board next week. BestplayerswereHaileyandElla.

BGrade

43to37

Wet and slippery conditions slowed our game down and we had to have precise decisionmakingandpassingthroughthe mid court ! Our attackers worked hard making space for each other The teamwork in the goal circle is getting better each week. Defensively we forced alotoferrorsandhadgoodintercepts.It wasahardfought4quartergamewithus coming away with a 6-goal win! Keep working hard and being consistent girls! Its paying off Best players were Kate PattenandKrystalCoghlan.

AReserve

66to56

We started with a full team for the first time in 6 weeks and had a great start to the match taking a 5-goal lead early We kept our defensive intensity throughout the match and continued to apply scoreboard pressure We have been workinghardonourtransitiongameand thatisimprovingeachweek.Bestplayers wereNikeishaandAlana.

AGrade

43to46

The wet and slippery conditions posed a daunting challenge yet again, causing some unexpected turnovers and limiting scoring opportunities. As the first half concluded, we found ourselves trailing by 11. A switch up with Lisa and Lillie at the main break The girls exhibited unwavering determination, digging deep and incredible resilience to get back into the game They fought tenaciously, intercepting balls and executed seamless transitions to find Demi and Tab under the post The highlight from the game came when we turned the tide With teamwork and good ball retention, we staged a remarkable comeback, outscoring our opponents 25 to 17 in the second half Although disappointed withthe opening 2quarterscredittothegrouptheynever gave up, pushing hard until the very last minute, falling short by 3. Best players werePortiaandDemi.

West Gambier West Gambier

Round 13 had the Roos heading across towntotakeontheDoggies.Wehadgreat results in terrible weather conditions. We wishallourguysandgirlsallthebestinthe last few weeks as we get closer to the final roundsforthe2023season.Eachweekwe are extremely grateful for our Game Day Sponsors who provide awards for our 10 NetballTeams.Thisweekwesaythankyou to; OK Pie Sho, ScRoll Queen, Paradise PIZZA, Awatuna Pty Ltd, Daryl & Megan Starick, Krispy Kreme Mount Gambier, KaboomFamilyEntertainment, Wash Day Laundry, Boost Juice Mount Gambier, Birdie Blue, Makeup by Kirralie Jade, A Wave From It All, Sorrentos CAFÉ, MGS Tilt Tray and Towing, Lima & Co., The Haven - Cafe & Takeaway, The Ary, Natalie Pearson - Finance Broker - Mount Gambier, Vanity Makeup Bar and Body Lounge

Doug & Di Harding Encouragement Award awardedtoIslaStuckeyU11s

A grade West 41 defeated East 27 best playersJadeRitterandSarahRitter

Our defence was on absolute fire today, bringingtheirformfromlastweekintothis game. We started strong and had some greatpassagesofplay!!Tahlscameonand played her role beautifully A big thanks to Anna for benching. 3 more games before finals girls - keeping working hard and the resultswillkeepcoming.

A Reserve West 56 defeated East 25 best playersTahliaEarlandChelseaTremelling

Today, we had a strong start which was verypleasingandwewereabletoplayour game. Our attack line worked together impressively, capitalising on opportunities provided by our hard defensive work. It was great today to be able to get some of our juniors on the court. Well done to Ellie Charlotte and Lucy for coming on and playing their part in this team win. Well done everyone keep working hard at trainings!

B Grade West 41 defeated East 29 best players Elysha Gillies and Daena Wombell

Game Day vouchers Daena Wombell and KirbyHunter

Last week saw us take on East. Our first quarter was a little shaky with us playing catch-upnetballbutintheendwewereup by 1. With positional changes the girls adapted well and started to play better netball. Daena played an extraordinary game in keeper and got many rebounds and intercepts and the goalies capitalised by scoring the goal. The final 3 quarters wereveryconsistentwithscoredifference and we finished up winning our 3rd game inarowbeatingEast29–41.

C grade West 29 defeated by East 34 best players Teone Brauer and Emma Pollock

GameDayawardsEmmaPollockandEmily Phillips

Atoughfightbythegirlsbutunfortunately wentdownintheendtoEast,losing29-37. Seen some major improvement from the girls never giving up and implementing everything talked about. Was a rough day for the shooters, being pushed around forcing them to work hard for their goals. Our mid courters absolutely killed it applying the pressure all over the court and creating some great passages of play resulting in some well earnt goals Defenders did well to hold off some very strong east shooters Will continue to build on the momentum to take on the Southies.

U17s West 29 defeated by East 32 best

players Charlotte Scott and Imogen McGregor Game Day awards Alex Hudson andCharlotteScott

WelinedagainsttheEastgirlstodayandin our previous games we only just came away with the wins by 1 goal so it was going to be a tough game for us. Our defence in Tully Ellie and Halle put the pressureonfromthestart,Charlotteinthe C position brought the ball down to our attack girls with her usual skill and with Alex at the WA position feeding it into the goalies, Aleisha and Imogen. After half timeMacycameonatGKandLucyintoGS. All four quarters were very even with neither team making a break away At the final whistle we were 3 goals down. With 3gamestogoweneedtokeepbelievingin ourselves as I know we have the team to becompetitiveinfinals.

U15As West 44 defeated East 18 best players Lila Pearson and Lara Murdoch Game Day awards Lara Murdoch and Ella Jolley

A great game played today against East! Youplayedasawholeteamdownoneend of the court to the other Centre court playerswerestrong,goalieswereshooting really well and those long arms in the defence! Game day awards went to Lara and Ella! Enjoy your treats this week at traininggirlswelldeserved

U13As West 27 defeated East 10 best playersEvaPoveyand SaraRichards Game Day awards Miah Jackway and Claudia Vorwerk

Girls played a great game today and came out with an amazing win. Everyone on the court played well and gave it their all. Thank you to our sponsors for the game dayvouchers.

U13Bs West 18 defeated by East 32 best players Savannah Riddoch and Hannah Jackson Game Day awards Harper Lindner andSavannahRiddoch

The West 13B girls stared strong against a strong East lineup. Leading from the front was the captain Hannah Jackson in GA, combine well the Isobel Richards at GS who was playing her 50th game. They were being feed well by Harper Lindner WA and Savannah Riddoch C. Working hard in defence were Molly Thomas GK, Ruby Lamb GD and Chaneil Cowland WD At the end of the first quarter the girls were down by 3. Heading into the 2nd quarter the girls worked hard and come within 1 goal. However that was short lived with the East girls putting their foot down and extended their lead to 9 at the half time break. West made 1 change, Molly to the bench and Aggie Thomas to GK. East extended their lead at the 3rd quarter break to 13. Again West made changes.Chaneiltothebench,Mollyonat GDandRubyatWD

The West girls were able to stem the flow of goals only losing the quarter by 1 goal. Theywentdown18-32.

U11s West 5 defeated by East 16 best players Zoe Bonney-Dowson and Emily Lamb

Another great game by the girls against a tall East side The girls remained very competitive throughout the 6 quarters. We must remember to spread out and come forward to receive the ball from our team mates Very impressed with our chasing of loose balls and not letting go of the ball which we practice at training. Hopefullysomedaywewillhavearainfree day GoodluckagainstSouthtoday

South Gambier South Gambier

Red & White

No Ella. No Brooke. No worries. C Grade’s Chelsea Dunn and Alannah Clayton, who teamed in the 17 & Under team last year in the defensive circle, teamed up at the other end of the court in goals and while there were some blooper moments, the pair got the job done. Not to say Brooke (& Ella if she can!!!) aren’t more thanwelcomebacktotakeonthe shootingresponsibilities.

It saw Mel and Jess combine in defence and both played one of their best games for the season creating plenty of turnover ball, while Jade, who always provides plenty of moments of levity, was also instrumental in winning the ballback.

Misty ran hard through the middle and combined well with Ash, feeding the ball with precision to their young shooters and it was a good win over the Cats.

On a more serious note, Ella will b e m i s s e d a n d we h ave everything crossed that her work placement in Adelaide won’t totally preclude her from returning at some stage to be partoftheteamagain.

The B Grade had a come from behind draw with their rivals the Cats, in what was a tight, tough encounter that was goal for goal formuchofthecontest.

Both Kaitlyn and Tara did some good work on the Cats tall shooter, while Maca was Maca andnotjustimportantinwinning the ball back but also as a link playerthroughthemiddle.

Shelby’s return saw her take the goal defence bib and she worked overtime to reduce the influence of evergreen Trictia Cleary, while Jassy and Hannah ran hard through the mid court with Tara also having an impact when she movedintothecentre.

Sam and Mel again had to contend with some tight checking defending but they worked hard to find space and showed great composure in the last few minutes when the girls worked their way back to shar thepoints.

The15&UnderBalsohadagood win. This group of Amber, Grace, Kadie, Macie, Sophie, Layla and skipper Lily have shown great resilience, trying a number of positions and also helping out the15&underAteamandunder Misty’s guidance are improving each week, applying better defensive pressure and also lookingaftertheballbetter

Don’t forget to pop the presentation night details in your calendar and book those tans, make up, hair appointments and dresshire!!!!

Under11East16WonWest5

Was a good team game. The girls are improving from game to game and its amazing to see We had so many passages of play. The passing and movement during the game is fantastic. Keep up the great work girls. SoProudofyouall

BestPlayers:L.Bowyer,S.Beveridge

Award Winners: L. Bowyer (Club Tea), S Beveridge (KFC), A Lucchini (Wendy’s)

Under13BEast32WonWest18

A really good start to the game and it’s good to see all players improving each week Tilly, Ava, Liana had a great game in defence and worked extremelywelltobuildpressureinand aroundthering.Bobandsailorpassing to the goalies was fantastic. Izzy and Olivia work well into the ring together Let’s remember to come to the ball and our drives. Keep up the good work girls.

BestPlayers:O Hosking,A.Olsen

Award Winners: O Hosking ( Zambrero), L. Dickson (Fasta Pasta), I. Neilson(Kaboom)

Under13AEast10LostWest27

Was a tough game against a strong west side. We started off slow and we couldn’t peg back the score line. We had some fantastic passages of play during the game. Our defence worked extremely well together to get lots of hands to ball but unfortunately our mistakes let us down and we couldn’t concert them to goals. Let’s keep training hard and the next win is just aroundthecorner Proudofthegirls.

BestPlayers: I.Mee,T Olsen.

Award Winners: I. Cook (Kaboom), A. Olsen (OK Pie Shop), T Olsen (Bakers Delight)

Under15AEast18LostWest44

Was a tough game against a strong west side. Our defence got hands to ball but unfortunately, we couldn’t convert it to goals. Our goalies had great movement within the girl. Keep workinghardattraininggirls.

BestPlayers:L.Hannaford,I.Stratford

Award Winners: L Hannaford (Zambrero),I.Stratfors(BoostJuice),J O’Dea(McDonalds)

Under17East32WonWest27

Great game today by the whole team. Patience and persistence has paid off to see you get a very well deserved win.

Defence worked hard for the full 4 quarters to create needed turnovers. Mid-courtrantheballwellforthefull4 quarters playing our game and making correct choices for passes Goalies were accurate and made the most of everyopportunitytoscore.

All team members adapted to the many changes required while having a fullteam.

Overall, any extremely great team effort and I am very proud of each and everyoneofyou.

East

Gambier East Gambier Red & Black

Altschwager

Award Winners: T Geraghty (Nourish Nook), J Altschwager (Arena), A. Lines (25Acres)

CGradeEast37WonWest29

After our lose last week, we wanted to startstrongandfinishstrongwhichthe girlsdid.

Having Eryn play her last game before traveling overseas you will be missed! Brooklyn again was consistent in her defence Grace through the middle providing good drive and run the full game out. Chloe played an absolute pearler of a game at WD, Tamara playedatWAandshowedherpatience with her passing. In the goals Millie, Megan and Katie shot and all played welltogether

Welldonegirls,keepworkinghard.

BestPlayers:T Janeway(Sponsoredby Janeway Carpentry), G Ferguson (TRAC(TotalResultatConsulting)

Award Winners: C. Lines (Birdie Blue), T Janeway(FoxiesDeli),M.Button(San Piero)

BGradeEast29LostWest41

Our defensive end was tight turning over plenty of ball and Nicola shot really well but unfortunately the inconsistencyacross fourquarterswas lackingagain.

BestPlayers:S.James,N.Smith

AwardWinners:N.Smith(FastaPasta), J. Clark (Jens Hotel), B. Grosser (Zambrero)

AResEast25LostWest56

A tough game against a string west side. We had some great passages of play Ourgoaliesworkedwelltogether Ourdefenceworkedwelltogetherand built pressure which allowed us to get some hand to ball The midcourt worked extremely hard to bring the ballintothegoalies.Keeptraininghard thewinisjustaroundthecorner

Best Players: M Jones T Gray (sponsoredbyJohnPodgorski)

Award Winners: M Jones (Globe Hotel), T Gray (Kirralie Jade), B. Hicks ( FastaPasta)

AGradeEast27LostWest41

I solid game for us today girls. Really great pressure all over the court. We didn’t get the win but it was a massive improvement from the last time we play We still haven’t quite found that consistency across all 4 quarters, so let’s hope we can for next week. Big congratulations to Tarsh McCallum for achievingher 350 games. We are all so lucky to have you as an amazing coach andteammate.

Best Players: T. McCallum ( Sponsered byEastGambierNetballClub),E.Cole

Award Winners: M. Amy ( Nourish Nook), T McCallum (Zambrero), C Perryman(OKPieShop)

North Gambier North Gambier Yellow & Black

VUnder 11’s - It was another wet, cold start to our Saturday morning. The court was slippery and the ball was tricky to grasp but the girls displayed their absolute best efforts to support each other and work as a team. We had many seamless passages of play that demonstrated the skills we have been practising at training. Best players were Molly Sutton and Sophie Halloran. Molly has shown immense improvement over the season, she was pivotal in implementing our game strategy Sophie continues to demonstrate her versatility and strength in the midcourt. VanCino encouragement award went to Ivy Levine.Afantasticteameffortgirls,welldone.

Under 13B’s: - Our first game in a long time playingwithallsevenavailable.Thegirlscame out full of enthusiasm and worked hard to try and free themselves of their opponents. To Millicent's credit they moved the ball quickly and into space. We had some good passages ofplayandlinkedtheballnicelywhenlooking forward. Our connections grew as the game went on, and it was encouraging to see we nevergaveup.

Best players: Piper Lucas and Isla Brook and Z o e B o y d r e c e i v e d t h e Va n C i n o encouragementaward.

Under13A’s:-Achallengingtussleagainstthe undefeated team without our full line up. Grace displayed her versatility & worked positively with Ava in circle defence. Piper filled the WA position and linked well with Mackenzie & Jenna through the mid court. Laceyhadagreatgamedrivingtointospace& shooting accurately Carey was a good focal point in GS with strong holds & decision making. Our goal at 3/4 time was to win the final quarter which the girls achieved by 2 goals.

Bestplayers:LaceyHunter&GraceCollins

Under15A’s:-Wewentintoourgameagainst Millicent knowing it was going to be a tough game against a strong side, and to the girls credit they worked hard at training this week and implemented our structures which resulted in an amazing 14 goal win! It was a real team effort and it was great to see the girlspatienceinattackandfullcourtdefensive pressure resulting in many turnovers Georgia’s feed were beautiful and her second phase drives worked to break down Millicent’s defence. Elodie shot very well and continues to be a playmaker in our attack. I couldn’t have asked for much more from the girls and was very proud of how they all played. Maggie continues to do what she always does, drives hard, controls the game, feedswellandhadanoutstandinggameinher 100thgamefortheclub!WelldoneMaggie.

Best players: Maggie Collins and Kelsie Anderson

Under 15B’s: - With Millicent being close competitors all season, we knew it was going to be a tough game. It was a tight contest in the first quarter, only being up by a few at the first break. Mia and Mischa worked well to present to the ball in the circle and were both accurate in their execution. Georgia and Lily fed well into the circle with multiple intercepts through the mid court, while Bella, Penny and Raine got plenty of touches and reboundsthatturnedintogoals.Inthesecond half, Kelsie joined Mia in goals with both girls addingtoourmargin,whileZoealsowentinto WA and her quick drives provided plenty of optionsforKelsieandMia.Thegirlscontinued to push hard against Millicent’s efforts and responded well to feedback at breaks, which resulted in a 13 goal win (35-22). It is exciting to see the girls working so efficiently together asweapproachfinals.

Bestplayers:LilyBrookandMiaGriffiths

Under 17’s: - We knew this week could go either way against Millicent having won one a piece so far The girls have been working hard to ensure they present strong options to the ball and this was particularly evident during thefirstquarterwhichsawusgainafivepoint lead. Our second quarter, however, was a

different story Only scoring three goals we put a huge amount of pressure on our defenders to keep us in the game Our defenders met the challenge, keeping Millicent to just seven goals. The second half saw the same solid structure, positive decision making and confident passages of play that were evident in the first quarter, allowing the girls to extend their lead and completethegamewithanimpressive18goal win. It was an outstanding team effort, with everyoneworkinghardtoplaytheirpart.Best players for round 13 were Stella Mobbs and Tora Jones Both girls displayed a strong defensive performance, and heavily contributedtoouroverallresult.

Bestplayers:StellaMobbsandToraJones

C Grade: - Another strong win for us over Millicent this week, 40-21. It was a slow and messy start however the girls were able to compose themselves and really take control of the game in the second quarter We welcomed back Shay Merrett after 2 weeks off and she offered us great drives, second efforts and voice when transitioning the ball fromdefencetoattack.Thegirlsappliedgreat defensive pressure through the mid court which led to several interceptsand turnovers. Tara Fleming and Kahlia Egan fed beautifully into the circle all day Another strong team effort with the girls ready to finish off the seasonwell.

Bestplayers:ShayMerrettandTaraFleming.

B Grade: - Another close encounter with one of the tops teams. We definitely have the goods but can not seem to put that together for the full 60 minutes. Brianna and Katie worked tirelessly in defence against some tall and strong opponents. Zarly had her best gameyetatWDstoppingthedriveandgetting her hands to some great ball. Amelia and Maddy drove and fed well with Georgia and Ava moving well with some accurate shooting. We have 3 games left, lets make them strong and put together for the full 4 quartersandhopefullyacoupleofwinsonthe board.Awards:

Bestplayers:ZarlyJonesandBriannaLush

A Reserve: - We started strongly this week getting lots of the play and taking advantage of early missed shots, however a lot of errors, bad decision making and rushed passed saw us finish the quarter 6 quals down. After the quarter time break we came out on a role and wereplayingalotmoreconsistentnetballand got a great run on bridging this gap at one stage with some great pressure all over court, however we couldn’t maintain this lifted intensity and allowed Millicent to claw it back to an even quarter Some changes to the defence circle in the 3rd saw Millicent increase their lead slightly, and some further changes in the 4th actually saw us win that quarter so we know it is possible when we meet them again Our defense line in all combos was strong again today with Jessie getting her ands to lots of intercepts, whilst the work the attach line have done at training is showing so now we just need to pull it all together and get the linking right and go into thelastfewgamesoftheyearlikethis

BestPlayers:JessieLittleandAlyciaPitson

A Grade: - It was a great win this week. We thoughtcarefullyaboutmatchupsandbought a physical game to attempt to disrupt the sleek ball movement of Millicent. Our start wasjustwhatwewanted,withsoliddefensive pressure allows us to create turnovers and capitalise. At half time, we were up by 12 goals. Millicent and ourselves made some changesandtheycameoutfiringwitha6goal run straight out of the blocks. We manage to settle and start working the ball closer to the circle edge for feeding. Macey shot well in wet, windy conditions and stepped up when needed. Stella mobs was able to deny the MillicentGSandkeepheroutofthegame.

Bestplayers:MaceyGriffithandStellaMobbs

SEASON FIXTURE F.L.

ROUND 1 - 22nd April 2023

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

Anzac Day - 25th April 2023

South Gambier

North Gambier

ROUND 2 - 29th April 2023

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

North Gambier

East Gambier

South Gambier

West Gambier

ROUND 3 - 6th May 2023

East Gambier

West Gambier

North Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

ROUND 4 - 13th May 2023

East Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

North Gambier

South Gambier

Millicent

ROUND 5 - 20th May 2023

South Gambier

Millicent

North Gambier

East Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

ROUND 6 - 27th May 2023

North Gambier

Casterton-Sanfford

Millicent

South Gambier

West Gambier

East Gambier

ROUND 7 - 3rd June 2023

South Gambier

East Gambier

West Gambier

Millicent

Casterton-Sandford

North Gambier

BYE Interleague - 10th June 2023

ROUND 8 - 17th June 2023

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

East Gambier

South Gambier

North Gambier

ROUND 9 - 24th June 2023

South Gambier

North Gambier

Millicent

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

ROUND 10 - 1st July 2023

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

South Gambier

North Gambier

BYE State Country Championships - 8th July 2023

ROUND 11 - 15th July 2023

South Gambier

West Gambier

East Gambier

North Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

ROUND 12 - 22nd July 2023

Casterton-Sandford

North Gambier

Millicent

East Gambier

West Gambier

South Gambier

ROUND 13 - 29th July 2023

East Gambier

South Gambier

North Gambier

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

ROUND 14 - 5th August 2023

Casterton-Sanfford

East Gambier

West Gambier

Millicent

North Gambier

South Gambier

ROUND 15 - 12th August 2023

Millicent

South Gambier

North Gambier

West Gambier

East Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

ROUND 16 - 19th August 2023

West Gambier

Casterton-Sandford

Millicent

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

2nd Semi Final - Millicent - 2nd September 2023

Preliminary Final - East Gambier - 9th September 2023

Grand Final - South Gambier - 16th September 2023

East Gambier

South Gambier

North Gambier