GRFNL Round 16 Wrap Up
Ultima claws way to victory against Hay Lions
ULTIMA answered a spirited challenge from Hay to win the Golden Rivers FNL senior footy clash on Saturday by a goal.
The Kangaroos and Lions both warmed up for their finals campaigns by playing a great match in the 16th round on Ultima’s turf.
At quarter-time Ultima led 28-15.
Hay fired up to win the second term, 32-16.
Defences were on top in the third quarter as Ultima added 1.3 and Hay was held to a tally of two points.
Play opened up in the last where the Roos scored 3.2 to 3.0.
At the final siren, Ultima led 10.13 (73) to 10.7 (67).
Kade Benfield kicked four goals for Ultima as Corey Grey and Kyle Symons added two each.
Hay’s attack was led by Declan Watson, four; and Joel Crocker, two.
Best for the Kangaroos were Jack Fletcher, Luke Doolan, Kade Benfield, Jye Purtill, Will Nelson and Darcy Farrell.
Jack Cattanach, Luke Arandt, Clint Brunnenmeyer, Fergus Cattanach, Declan Watson and Will Clark played well for the Lions.
Wandella marked its final match of the season by scoring an upset 21-point win against Macorna.
The Bombers made a great start on their ground at Wandella to lead 28-8 at quarter-time.
The Tigers from Macorna fought back to win the second term, 27-9.
In the third it was Wandella which controlled a lot of the play to add 4.3 as it held the Tigers to a tally of 1.2.
Both teams added three goals in the last as the Bombers celebrated an 85-64 victory.
Adam Ward kicked three goals in a best afield performance for Wandella.
Darren Rushton also booted three goals for the red and black.
Macorna’s attack was led by Lachlan Ritchie and Chris Wilson with two.
Best for Wandella were Adam Ward, Russell Rich, Jack Radcliffe, Darren Rushton, Archer Lancaster and Myles Greenwood.
Lachlan Thompson, Jack Featherby, Xavier Wishart, Chris Wilson, Lachlan Ritchie and Ethan Stone were Macorna’s best.
Although there were many wayward shots at goal, Moulamein marked a 41-point win at Murrabit.
The visitors led 17-13 at quarter-time and then slammed on 5.5 to a point in the second.
A closely-fought third term went Moulamein’s way, 17-13.
Both teams added two goals in the last as the Swans won 10.22 (82) to 6.5 (41).
Moulamein’s attack was led by Amos Farrell and Rodney Reeves on three goals as Blake Azzopardi added two.
The Blues’ leading goalkickers were Damian Cupido and Nathan O’Toole on two.
Best for Moulamein were Rodney Reeves, Blake Azzopardi, Luke Shannon, Nathan Buckley, Amos Farrell and Lachie Martin.
Ed Aujard, Michael Grant, Tobie Cameron, Dustin Blake, Teeraphat Khongphueng and captain Nathan O’Toole were the Blues’ best.
Murrabit marks one-goal win against Moulamein
MURRABIT fought on for a one-goal win against Moulamein in Saturday’s 16th round of A-grade netball in the Golden Rivers FNL season.
The Blues and Swans played out a great match in the final round of the home and away series.
Scores were 10-all at quarter-time before Moulamein took charge in the second to win it, 15-11.
Murrabit hit back to win the third, 14-8.
Although the Swans outscored the Blues in the last, 14-13, it was Murrabit which marked a dramatic 48-47 victory.
The Blues’ attack was led by Montana Keating on 36 goals as Grace Gillingham added 12.
Goalers for Moulamein were Meg-Jordyne Rooney, 24; and Maddy Wild, 23.
Wandella could not halt Macorna’s attacking play on Wandella’s court.
The Macorna Tigers charged to a 15-5 lead at quarter-time and did not let up.
Macorna won the next two terms, 13-10 and 13-8.
An 18-goal buffer at a quarter to play became 28 by the finish as the Tigers romped to a 58-30 victory.
Goalers for Macorna were Asela Finch, 32; and Emmalea Wishart, 26.
Ultima won every quarter in a 60-35 result against Hay.
The Kangaroos led 16-9 at quarter-time and 34-13 by the main break.
The Lions from Hay roared back in the third to score 14 goals, but the Kangas added 15.
In the last, Ultima scored 11 goals and held Hay to a tally of eight.
Ultima’s attack was led by Ash Sanders, 39; and Grace Farrell, 12.
Ellen Jamieson scored 26 goals for the Lions.
Round 16 scoreboard:
B-grade:
Murrabit 30 d Moulamein 28, Wandella 46 d Macorna 42, Ultima 41 d Hay 27.
B-reserve:
Murrabit 36 d Moulamein 23, Ultima 44 lt Hay 56, Wandella 24 lt Macorna 46.
17-and-under:
Murrabit 26 lt Moulamein 44, Ultima 42 dr Hay 42, Wandella 57 d Macorna 35.
14-and-under:
Murrabit 36 d Moulamein 24, Ultima 44 d Hay 35, Wandella 40 d Macorna 14.
