GRFNL Round 8 Wrap Up

BLUES BEAT BOMBERS IN THRILLER AT MURRABIT

THE Murrabit Blues marked their first win of the Golden Rivers FNL’s senior footy season Saturday’s eighth round showdown with Wandella at Murrabit.

The inclusion of Sydney Swans great and gun on-baller Josh Kennedy through the Carlton Draft was a massive plus for the Blues in their clash with the Bombers.

Murrabit led 26-2 at quarter-time and 45-23 by the long break.

The Bombers struck back to win the third term, 15-13.

Eyeing its first victory since August 6, Murrabit was under pressure in the last, but a score of 2.1 to 4.5 was enough for the Blues to clinch a 71-67 victory.

Former Brisbane Lion and Essendon forward Damian Cupido again led Murrabit’s attack on four goals as Morgan Randall added two.

Kennedy was among best and kicked a goal.

Multiple goalkickers for Wandella were Michael Rowe, four, and Logan Keighran, two.

Murrabit’s best were Nathan O’Toole, Dustin Blake, Damian Cupido, Josh Kennedy, Michael Crossett and Sean Gillen.

Best for Wandella were Adam Ward, Jonty Taylor, Jarred Schiltz, Ryan Lancaster, Tim Robinson and Michael Rowe.

Ultima’s unbeaten run kept rolling, although the Kangaroos were under the pump in the final term at Macorna.

The Roos led 78-39 at three quarter-time, but the Tigers never gave up and scored 5.1 to 1.1 in the last.

At the final siren it was Ultima in front, 85-70.

Jack Fletcher, Corey Grey and Kyle Symons kicked three goals apiece for Ultima as Jye Purtill chipped in with two.

Macorna’s attack was led by Chris Wilson, four, and captain Malcolm Neiwand, two.

Best for Ultima were Darcy Farrell, Caillum Brady, Luke Doolan, Kyle Symons, Tyler Makepeace and Jamie Nicholas.

Nick Ingleton, Grady Smith, Toby and Sam Whinfield, Lachlan Thompson and Lachlan Ritchie played well for the yellow and black.

Moulamein marked a 14-point win at Hay.

The Swans led 37-12 at half-time of the clash in the Lions’ den.

Led by the play of Will Gibson, Cody Storm and Eddy Schiffelre, Moulamein kicked away to lead 62-32 at a quarter to go.

Hay hit back to score 4.2 to 1.4 in the final term as Moulamein won 72-58.

Multiple goalkickers for Moulamein were Khy Stovell, three; Daniel Aarsman and Josh Flight on two.

Hay co-captain Kenneth Jubb kicked four goals.

The Swans’ best included Luke Shannon, Khy Stovell and Daniel Aarsman.

Best for Hay were James Moran, Tom McGufficke, Kenneth Jubb, co-captain Brad Pocock, Daniel Zambon and Andrew Low.

MACORNA TAKES POINTS AGAINST ULTIMA

MACORNA withstood a second-half fightback by Ultima to win the A-grade netball match in Saturday’s eighth round of the Golden Rivers FNL season.

The Macorna Tigers surged to a 23-16 lead by half-time on their court.

After both teams scored seven goals in the third it was Ultima which outscored the Tigers, 12-9, in the fourth term.

Despite the great play by Ultima in the last quarter it was Macorna which held on for a 39-35 victory.

The Tigers’ attack was led by Asela Finch, 22, and Emmalea Wishart, 17.

Goalers for Ultima were Grace Farrell, 19, and Ash Sanders, 16.

Murrabit was too strong for Wandella.

The Blues led 27-14 at the main break of the match at Murrabit and went on to claim a 56-29 victory.

Montana Keating scored a game-high 31 goals for Murrabit as Grace Gillingham added 18 and Lauren Morrow chipped in with seven.

The Swans from Moulamein won 64-41 on Hay’s court.

Moulamein won three quarters as the other ended in a 14-all draw.

Meg-Jordyne Rooney scored 38 goals for Moulamein as Ellie Henery, 21, and Stevie Bibby, five, were also on target.

Hay’s attack was led by Ellen Jamieson who poured in 31 goals.

Round eight scoreboard:

B-grade:

Macorna 24 d Ultima 21

Murrabit 55 d Wandella 23

Hay 28 db Moulamein 52

B-reserve:

Macorna 34 d Ultima 33

Murrabit 34 d Wandella 16

Hay 64 d Moulamein 19

17-and-under:

Macorna 4 db Ultima 59

Murrabit 18 db Wandella 35

Hay 60 d Moulamein 19

14-and-under:

Macorna 6 db Ultima 40

Murrabit 55 d Wandella 16

Hay 43 d Moulamein 10

There is no play on the King’s Birthday holiday weekend of June 10-12.

The second half of the home and away series starts on June 17 when Moulamein hosts Ultima.

Hay meets Wandella in the clash of the Lions and Bombers.

Murrabit is at home to play Macorna.