CMFNL Round 14 Wrap Up
Photo: Tracy Roberts, Kerang
KERANG WINS THRILLING SHOWDOWN WITH NYAH NYAH WEST UNITED
KERANG’S unbeaten run in this year’s Central Murray FNL senior footy action was almost broken by Nyah Nyah West United in Saturday’s 14th round.
The Blues and Demons met in the 3SH-backed competition clash at Kerang’s Riverside Park.
The Troy Coates-coached Blues led 28-20 at quarter-time and 42-38 by the main break.
In the third term it was Kerang which had plenty of the play to score 3.4 to 1.3.
Although it started the final term facing a deficit of 17 points, NNWU lifted its play dramatically.
The heat from the Demons forced mistakes from the reigning premier and was capitalised on brilliantly.
NNWU scored 5.2 in a brilliant final quarter, but Kerang’s tally of 2.4 was enough to clinch an 80-79 victory.
Michael Runciman kicked two goals for the Blues as nine team-mates featured on the goalkicking list.
The Demons’ attack was led by Riley and Corey Daniels on four and two goals.
Best for Kerang were Sam Heavyside, Josh Nitschke, Gregor Knight, Jesse Clark, Hayden Hall and Josh Hunter.
Ethan Saville, Kayne Davidson, Campbell Everitt, Riley Daniels, Jaydyn Stirling and Ethan Curran starred for the Demons.
Balranald marked a 40-point victory on Woorinen’s turf.
The Kangaroos led 27-20 at quarter-time and 36-21 by the main break.
Balranald had doubled Woorinen’s tally of 22 points by three quarter-time.
In the last the Roos scored 4.2 to 1.2 to complete a 70-30 victory.
Drew Lloyd and Jydon Neagle kicked two goals apiece for the Roos.
A strong defensive effort meant Woorinen had no multiple goalkickers.
Balranald’s best were Jaxon Neagle, Harrison Soraggi, Jack Salau, Jack Helgeland, Ethan Gant and Jack Jones.
Best for the Tigers were Lachlan Gardner, Dylan Godwin, Doug Beames, Matt Gardner, Josh Domaille and Robbie Miller.
Swan Hill overcame an 11-point deficit at quarter-time to beat Mallee Eagles by 26 points.
The Eagles had plenty of the play in the opening term at Swan Hill and scored 4.2 to 2.3.
In the second the Swans seized control to score 5.3 as the Eagles were held to just three behinds.
A closely-fought third term went Swan Hill’s way, 20-18.
Wayward kicking meant the Swans added seven behinds in the last, while the Eagles scored two behinds.
At the final siren, Swan Hill led 10.15 (75) to 7.7 (49).
Leading goalkickers for the Swans wer Zach Mihocek, three; Jack Charleson and Matt Wade, two.
The Eagles’ attack was led by Andrew McDonald and Brent Macleod on two each.
Swan Hill’s best were Matt Wade, Adam Manning, Zach Mihocek, Luke Phelan, Leighton Dullard and Toby Thoolen.
Wes and Braidon Bennett, Harrison Allen, Billy and Zac O’Meara, and Jonah Devlin played well for the Eagles.
Koondrook Barham could do little to stop Tyntynder’s charge to a 17-goal win at Barham.
The Bulldogs made a brilliant start to score 5.6 to a behind in the first term.
Tyntynder added 7.1 to 3.1 in the second, and 3.4 to 3.1 in the third term.
Patrick Blake went on to kick five goals in a 143-41 victory for the Bulldogs.
Other multiple goalkickers for the red, white and blue were Isaiah Bull and Josh Dwyer, three; Jordi Bibby and Justin Ellis, two.
Corey Barrington kicked two goals for Koondrook Barham.
Best for Tyntynder were Harry Simpson, Isaiah Bull, Matt Gilbee, Patrick Blake, Elia Ware and Josh Dwyer.
Bill Barry, Colin McVeigh, Josh McMahon, Reagan Hamilton, Nathaniel Leonard and Jack Shannon were the Rivers Raiders’ best.
Round 14 scoreboard: https://www.centralrivers.com.au/cmfnl-game-day-results-ladders
SWANS WIN DUEL WITH EAGLES
SWAN Hill won a closely-fought A-grade netball contest with Mallee Eagles in Saturday’s 14th round of the Central Murray FNL season.
The Swans led 14-13 at quarter-time and 30-24 by the main break.
In the third was when Swan Hill gained a sizeable break as it won the term, 17-13.
Although the Eagles fought back strongly to outscore the Swans in the final term, 15-12, it was Swan Hill which claimed a 59-52 victory.
Goalers for Swan Hill were Zoe Morris, 33; and Ingrid Condely, 26.
The Eagles’ attack was led by Kellie Walker, 28; and Megan Thorneycroft, 24.
Balranald scored a six-goal win against Woorinen.
Scores were 13-all at quarter-time before the Kangaroos won the second term, 12-5.
The Tigers clawed the margin back to six at a quarter to go.
Both teams added 10 goals in the last as the Roos won 47-41.
Balranald’s attack was led by Ella Mirtschin, 36; and Jess Parry, 11.
Tayla Bennett scored 34 goals for the Tigers as Emily Siely added seven.
After scores were 18-all at half-time, Nyah Nyah West United won the third term, 10-7 against Kerang.
The Demons did not let up the heat in the last as they scored nine goals and held the Blues to a tally of seven.
At the final whistle, Nyah Nyah West United led 39-32.
Kerang’s attack was led by Courtney Robertson with 27 goals.
Stephanie Henson scored 17 for the Demons.
Tyntynder charged to a 73-34 win against Koondrook Barham.
The Bulldogs won the opening two terms, 16-11 and 20-6.
A 19-goal lead by the long break was 39 by the last.
Kimberley Calvert scored a match-high 37 goals for Tyntynder as Kelsey Rowe added 36.
Goalers for Koondrook Barham were Emily Fasham, 25; and Tatum Boyd, 9.
Round 14 scoreboard:
A-reserve:
Swan Hill 33 lt Mallee Eagles 55
Woorinen 45 d Balranald 30
Kerang 31 lt Nyah Nyah West United 39
Koondrook Barham 19 lt Tyntynder 85
B-grade:
Swan Hill 47 dr Mallee Eagles 47
Woorinen 61 d Balranald 29
Kerang 24 lt Nyah Nyah West United 67
Koondrook Barham 47 d Tyntynder 18
B-reserve:
Swan Hill 52 d Mallee Eagles 33
Woorinen 31 lt Balranald 41
Kerang 38 d Nyah Nyah West United 22
Koondrook Barham 67 d Tyntynder 28
18-and-under:
Swan Hill 32 lt Mallee Eagles 41
Kerang 37 d Nyah Nyah West United 21
Koondrook Barham 13 lt Tyntynder 61
16-and-under:
Swan Hill 43 d Mallee Eagles 38
Woorinen 70 d Balranald 19
Kerang 83 d Nyah Nyah West United 23
Koondrook Barham 35 d Tyntynder 30
14-and-under:
Swan Hill 16 lt Mallee Eagles 30
Woorinen 50 d Balranald 17
Kerang 26 d Nyah Nyah West United 12
Koondrook Barham 33 lt Tyntynder 35
NEXT ROUND
Highlight of next Saturday’s 15th round will be Cohuna against Kerang at the Kangas’ ground at Cohuna.
Tyntynder and Lake Boga clash at Alan Garden Reserve in Swan Hill.
Nyah Nyah West United faces Swan Hill at Nyah Recreation Reserve.
Mallee Eagles tackle Tooleybuc Manangatang at Lalbert.
Balranald is home at Greenham Park to play Koondrook Barham.
Woorinen has the bye.
