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GOALKICKING accuracy was a key factor as Hay beat Macorna by a point in Saturday’s fourth round of senior footy in the Golden Rivers FNL season. 

Although the Lions had four less scoring shots, Hay’s tally of 14.8 (92) was enough to beat Macorna’s score of 13.13 (91). 

The in-form Simon Bunyan led Hay’s attack on five goals as Dom Booth, Will Clark and Cooper Scott chipped in with two each. 

Macorna’s Lachlan Ritchie was in superb touch as he kicked eight goals for the yellow and black. 

Hugh Mason added three majors for Macorna. 

Best for Hay were Simon Bunyan, Cooper Scott, Luke Arandt, Dom Booth, Jayden Kinces and James Eddy. 

Macorna’s best were Hugh Mason, Lachlan Ritchie, Jack Featherby, Harley Somerville, Shaun Haffenden and Michael Roberts. 

Moulamein had to fight hard to beat Wandella. 

The Swans led 27-nil at quarter-time and 39-4 by half-time of the match on Moulamein’s turf. 

In the third it was the Bombers who fired up to score 5.2 to 2.4 to be within 19 points at a quarter to go. 

Wandella won the last, 22-15, but it was the Swans who led on the scoreboard, 70-58 at the final siren. 

Andy Silva kicked three goals for Moulamein as Daniel Aarsman and Lochlan Phillips added two each. 

Wandella’s attack was led by Corey Walters on two. 

Best for the Swans were Mason Bailey, Daniel Aarsman, Cody Storm, Kaylem Hartley, Amos Farrell and Rodney Reeves. 

Russell Rich, Jack Radcliffe, Kane Timmins, Adam Ward, Tim Robinson and Corey Walters played well for the red and black. 

Ultima won a high-scoring contest on Murrabit’s ground. 

The Kangaroos led 80-27 at half-time and by 83 points at a quarter to play. 

Murrabit lifted to win the last, 31-15, but it was Ultima which marked a 138-71 victory. 

Multiple goalkickers for Ultima were Zac Cattlin and Sean O’Reilly, four; Kyle Symons, three; Bailey Codling, Jack Delmenico and Ryan Devereux, two. 

Damian Cupido and Nathan Henry kicked three goals for the Blues as captain Nathan O’Toole and Brayden Turvey added two each. 

Ultima’s best were Martyn Cooper, Sean O’Reilly, Jayden Kiel, Jamie Nicholas, Kyle Symons and Thomas Bull. 

Nathan O’Toole, Dustin Blake, Tobie Cameron, Blake Watts, Tom Copland and Rhys Carmichael were Murrabit’s best. 

THE winning streak for Moulamein kept rolling in Saturday’s fourth round of A-grade netball in the Golden Rivers FNL competition. 

Moulamein was too strong at home for Wandella. 

A 17-8 opening term put the Swans in control as they won the second, 10-6. 

Wandella worked hard in the third term to limit Moulamein to nine goals as it added six. 

Final result was a 44-31 win for the Swans. 

Murrabit surged clearly after an evenly-fought first half to beat Ultima by 18 goals. 

At quarter-time it was Ultima which led 11-9, but Murrabit hit back to win the second, 12-9. 

The Blues dominated the third to led 35-27 at a quarter to play. 

Grace Gillingham went on to score 20 goals as Montana Keating, 19, and Lauren Morrow, 9, were on target in a 48-30 victory. 

Ultima’s attack was led by Ash Sanders on 19. 

Macorna won by 16 goals on Hay’s court. 

The Hay Lions worked hard to be within four goals at quarter-time and half-time. 

In front 27-23 at the main break, the Tigers slammed on 16 goals to just four in the vital third term. 

Asela Finch and Emmalea Wishart capped off Macorna’s moves by scoring 28 and 24 goals in a 52-36 result. 

Hay’s attack was led by Ellen Jamieson on 20. 

Standings in the Golden Rivers FNL A-grade netball competition: 

Moulamein 175 per cent, 12 points; Murrabit 168, 12; Macorna 114, 12; Ultima 107, 8; Wandella 62, 0; Hay 47, 0. 

In next Saturday’s fifth round, Ultima hosts Moulamein. 

The Tigers take on the Blues when Macorna faces Murrabit. 

Wandella is at home to play Hay. 

Round four scoreboard: 

B-grade: 

Moulamein 35 d Wandella 27, Murrabit 40 d Ultima 19, Hay 25 lt Macorna 36. 

B-reserve: 

Moulamein 25 lt Wandella 26, Murrabit 32 lt Ultima 36, Hay 53 d Macorna 31. 

17-and-under: 

Moulamein 31 lt Wandella 54, Murrabit 8 lt Ultima 48, Hay 59 d Macorna 17. 

14-and-under: 

Moulamein 9 lt Wandella 26, Murrabit 19 lt Ultima 33, Hay 40 d Macorna 5. 

Ladders after four rounds: 

B-grade: 

Murrabit 159 per cent, 16 points; Moulamein 110, 12; Ultima 94, 8; Macorna 87, 4; Wandella 82, 4; Hay 81, 4. 

B-reserve: 

Hay 197 per cent, 16 points; Ultima 118, 12; Macorna 111, 8; Murrabit 92, 8; Wandella 68, 4; Moulamein 50, 0. 

17-and-under: 

Ultima 332 per cent, 16 points; Hay 254, 12; Wandella 102, 12; Moulamein 63, 6; Macorna 41, 2; Murrabit 39, 0. 

14-and-under: 

Ultima 240 per cent, 16 points; Murrabit 190, 12; Hay 189, 8; Wandella 96, 8; Moulamein 32, 4; Macorna 24, 0. 

A SHOWDOWN between the Lions and Cats highlights Saturday’s fourth round of senior footy in the Golden Rivers FNL competition. 

Hay is on home turf to meet Macorna. 

Both teams have a 1-2 record. 

The Lions are on the rebound from a four-goal loss at Moulamein. 

Hay worked hard to be within out points of the Swans at a quarter to go, but it was Moulamein which lifted to claim a 95-71 victory. 

Fergus Cattanach lifted his season tally to seven after a four-goal haul, while Simon Bunyan booted three. 

Key players for Hay include Dean Aylett, Will Clark, Hugh Crighton, Andrew Low, James Moran and captain Brad Pocock. 

Macorna will be determined to start well and to avoid lapses which proved costly in last Saturday’s loss at Ultima. 

The Tigers were down 26-9 at the first break and 48-22 by the main break. 

Macorna fought back to win the third, 9-1, but the Roos slammed on six goals in the last for an 89-40 victory. 

The play of Hunter Anset, Jack Featherby, Shaun Haffenden, Nick Ingleton and Michael Roberts will be crucial to the Tigers beating the Lions. 

The winless Murrabit takes on the ladder-leading Ultima at Murrabit. 

Gun forward Damian Cupido was held to a goal in Murrabit’s loss at Wandella last round. 

The Blues will look to Ed Aujard at centre half-back, Jono Aujard in the centre, ruck-rover Dustin Blake, Tobie Cameron at half-back, and co-captain Nathan O’Toole to continue their fine form. 

It’s a daunting task for Murrabit as Ultima won its latest hit-out by 49 points. 

Ryan Devereux kicked eight goals to be best afield as the Roos were too strong for Macorna. 

Other players to watch for Ultima include Darcy Farrell and Jye Purtill in attack, Jayden Kiel and Mitch Makepace in defence, Will Nelson, and Mitch Seton-Stewart from the wings. 

Moulamein is at home to face Wandella. 

The Swans had Andy Silva kick six goals and Khy Stovell boot four in their win against the Hay Lions. 

Both loom as major threats to the Bombers’ defence. 

In-form players for the Swans include Nathan Buckley, Amos and Corey Farrell, and Will Gibson. 

Moulamein also gained the classy Blake Azzopardi from Leitchville Gunbower. 

Wandella had many contributors in an 83-35 victory against Murrabit. 

Kane Timmins, three; Shannon Burton and Lee Pollock, two, were the Bombers’ multiple goalkickers. 

Best in Wandella’s first win of the season were Tim Robinson, Russell Rich, Lee Pollock, Matt Wilkinson, Adam McKenzie and Archer Lancaster. 

LADDER leaders Ultima and Moulamein meet in Saturday’s fifth round of senior footy in the Golden Rivers FNL season. 

Ultima has home-ground advantage as first takes on second from 2.30pm on the Kangaroos’ ground. 

The Roos and Swans are both unbeaten. 

In last Saturday’s play, Ultima scored a 67-point win at Murrabit as Martyn Cooper, Sean O’Reilly, Jayden Kiel and Jamie Nicholas led the way. 

Key players for the Kangaroos include Ryan Devereux in attack, Mitch and Tyler Makepeace, and Zac Cattlin. 

Moulamein won a closely-fought contest with Wandella in the Swans’ home. 

The Swans were under the pump from the Bombers, but were able to kick clear for a 70-58 victory. 

In-form players for Moulamein include Mason Bailey, Daniel Aarsman, Cody Storm and Kaylem Hartley. 

The Swans also have Andy Silva starring in attack. 

Heath Moloney and Rodney Reeves provide great leadership for Moulamein. 

Another big match is at Macorna where the Tigers take on Murrabit. 

The Macorna line-up will be determined to mark its second win of the season after a 91-92 loss at Hay last round. 

Best for the Tigers in the clash with the Lions were Hugh Mason, Lachlan Ritchie, Jack Featherby and Harley Somerville. 

A key to Macorna’s chances will be limiting goalkicking chances for former Brisbane Lions and Essendon forward Damian Cupido in Murrabit’s attack. 

Other players to watch for the Blues include Dustin Blake, Tobie Cameron, co-captains Ben Gillingham and Nathan O’Toole, and Blake Watts. 

Wandella is back at home to play Hay. 

The Bombers played a great game at Moulamein last round as Russell Rich, Jack Radcliffe, Kane Timmins and Adam Ward were best for the red and black. 

Wandella will look for big games from the likes of Mitch Collins, Austin and Jayden Crellin, and Adam McKenzie. 

The Hay Lions fought on for a one-point win at home against Macorna. 

A strong attack for Hay is led by Simon Bunyan, Fergus Cattanach and Liam Whitbourne. 

Others to watch in the Lions’ line-up include Luke Arandt, Dean Aylett, Dom Booth and Cooper Scott. 

Bombers face unbeaten Roos at Wandella 

THE Wandella Bombers face the ladder-leading Ultima in Saturday’s sixth round of senior footy in the Golden Rivers FNL season. 

Wandella has home turf as the Bombers take on the Kangaroos from 2.25pm. 

Although it has a 1-5 record, Wandella teamed superbly last round to finish within eight points of Hay in the Bombers’ hangar. 

Best for the red and black in that contest were Tim Robinson, Jack Radcliffe, Declan Hogg and Matthew Wilkinson. 

Key players for Wandella include Marong premiership player Adam Ward, Russell Rich, Kane Timmins, Tanner Treacy and Logan Keighran. 

Wooden spooner in 2022, Ultima is on a five-game winning streak. 

The Roos outplayed last season’s runner-up, Moulamein in last Saturday’s match at Ultima. 

Mitchell Seton-Stewart, Mitch Makepeace, Caillum Brady and Thomas Bull were best in a 62-point victory by the Kangaroos. 

Ultima’s team to take on Wandella includes Jayden Kiel, Jye Purtill, Zac Cattlin and Tyler Makepeace. 

Another big match will be at Moulamein where the Swans take on Macorna. 

The Moulamein line-up will be keen to rebound from a 10-goal plus loss at Ultima. 

Key players for the Swans include Daniel Aarsman, Blake Azzopardi, Amos Farrell and Ely Miller. 

Moulamein will also look to Amos Farrell, captain Heath Moloney, Kaylem Hartley, Zach Prentice and Luke Shannon to have an influence on this contest. 

Macorna marked an 85-point win at home against Murrabit last Saturday. 

Jack Featherby, Nick Ingleton, Josh Walters and Chris Wilson were best for the Tigers. 

The Tigers line-up includes captain Malcolm Neiwand, William Bentley, Shaun Haffenden, Anthony Free and Alex Kirby. 

It’s Lions versus Blues as Hay hosts Murrabit. 

The third-placed Hay will start favourite to take the points. 

Key players for the Lions include ruck-rover Dom Booth, rover Bentley Murphy, Simon Bunyan, Dean Aylett and captain Brad Pocock. 

A key for Hay will be to limit supply to Murrabit’s gun forward Damian Cupido. 

In what’s been a tough run for the Blues, Cupdio has kicked 19 goals to be joint leader in the league’s goalkicking race. 

The Lions named James Eddy at full-back. 

Murrabit’s best at Macorna last round were Tom Copland, Dustin Blake, Rhys Carmichael and Nathan Henry. 

The Blues will look to Ed and Jono Aujard, Zac Hard, Blake Watts and captain Nathan O’Toole to lead the way to victory. 

THE Lions from Hay trek across to Ultima to take on the red-hot Kangaroos in Saturday’s seventh round of senior footy in the Golden Rivers competition.

It’s first against third from 2.25pm as Hay tries to end Ultima’s winning streak.

After just two wins in 2022, Ultima is unbeaten and on top of the ladder.

There have been many contributors in the Kangaroos making their way to number one.

In round six it was Mitch and Tyler Makepeace, Thomas Bull and Will Nelson who played key roles in a 77-30 win by Ultima at Wandella.

Ryan Devereux has kicked 14 goals to lead the Roos’ goalkicking race.

Other key players for Ultima include ruckman Luke Doolan, Jayden Kiel, Caillum Brady and centre half-forward Kyle Symons.

Hay marked a 50-point win at home against Murrabit last Saturday.

Best for the Lions in that match against the Blues were Declan Watson, Dean Aylett, Bentley Murphy and Luke Arandt.

A talented attack from Hay includes Simon Bunyan, Fergus Cattanach and James Moran.

The Lions will also look for big games from the likes of captain Brad Pocock, Hugh Crighton and Jensen Hargreaves.

Another big match will be at Macorna where the Tigers take on Wandella.

A 2-4 record has Macorna in fourth place, but Wandella is just a win and less than 12 per cent behind.

The Tigers scored 87 points at Moulamein last round, but the Swans passed the 150-mark.

Stronger defence will be a goal for Macorna in this match.

Key players for the Tigers include Jack Featherby at half-forward, Nick Ingleton, Liam Roberts in the centre, and Josh Walters.

Macorna will also look to ruckman Jacob McIntosh, ruck-rover Michael Roberts, and skipper Malcolm Neiwand to set up a lot of attacks.

Wandella worked hard in their latest home game to be within 11 points of Ultima at half-time.

In the third it was the Kangaroos who surged clear and scored 5.1 to 2.1 and then kept the Bombers scoreless in the final term.

Best in the Bombers’ latest contest were Tim Robinson, Jack Radcliffe, Declan Hogg and Russell Rich.

The play of Jarred Schiltz in the ruck, Michael Rowe and Darren Rushton at stoppages, and workrate of a defence led by Jayden Crellin, Shannon Burton and Ryan Lancaster will be keys to Wandella’s chances.

Murrabit is home to take on Moulamein.

The Blues are yet to win and the task does not become easier up against the second-placed Moulamein which has a 5-1 record.

The Murrabit attack is led by former Brisbane Lion and Essendon player Damian Cupido, but he needs more support.

Best for Murrabit in last week’s loss at Hay were Dustin Blake, Jono and Ed Aujard, and Luke Murphy.

The Blues will look to Rhys Carmichael, Tobie Cameron and Michael Grant to defend well.

Moulamein will have sights on another big win.

A talented line-up representing the Swans includes Amos Farrell in the centre, Daniel Aarsman, Andy Silva and Khy Stovell in attack.

Moulamein named Cody Storm at full-back, captain Heath Moloney in the ruck, and Luke Shannon as rover.

MOULAMEIN FIGHTS FOR VICTORY AT MURRABIT

MOULAMEIN had to launch a final quarter fightback to beat Murrabit in Saturday’s seventh round in the Golden Rivers FNL senior footy action.

Although winless, Murrabit put in its best performance of the year to lead by four points going into the final term of the clash on its turf.

The Blues led 19-14 at quarter-time before Moulamein hit back to scored 6.2 to 3.1 in the second for a 14-point buffer at half-time.

Murrabit hit back strongly to win the third, 25-7.

In the last it was the Swans who scored 2.2 and held the Blues to just three behinds.

At the final siren, Moulamein led 73-66.

Daniel Aarsman was superb in the Swans’ attack and finished with a match-high six goals as Amos Farrell kicked three.

Murrabit’s attack was again led by Damian Cupido on four as Jono Aujard added two.

Best for Moulamein were Rodney Reeves, Daniel Aarsman, Amos Farrell, Cody Storm, Heath Moloney and Zach Prentice.

Tobie Cameron, Dustin Blake, Jono and Ed Aujard, Michael Grant and James Russo were Murrabit’s best.

Murrabit will add former Sydney Swans captain Josh Kennedy to its team for next Saturday’s home match against Wandella.

An AFL premiership player in 2012 and three-time Bob Skilton medallist at the Swans, Kennedy played 277 matches for Sydney after his AFL career began with Hawthorn in 2007.

Murrabit picked up Kennedy at pick four in this year’s Carlton Draft.

Ultima’s unbeaten run has hit seven after a 34-point win at home against Hay.

The Kangaroos led 27-11 at quarter-time before Hay cut the deficit by a goal in the second.

Quarter three was when Ultima lifted its play to score 4.2 to a point.

Hay won the last, 21-20, but it was Ultima which took the premiership points in an 86-52 result.

Thomas Bull kicked three goals in a best afield performance for the Kangaroos as Kade Benfield and Will Nelson added two.

Liam Whitbourne was Hay’s only multiple goalkicker on two.

Best for Ultima included Bailey Codling, Caillum Brady, Kyle Symons, Jamie Nicholas and Sam Coffey.

Fergus Cattanach, Daniel Stewart, Hugh Crighton, James Eddy, Kynan Headon and Dean Aylett were best for the Hay Lions.

The Macorna Tigers roared to an 81-point win at home against Wandella.

Macorna scored 6.3 to 2.4 in the opening term and won the second, 25-12, for a 64-28 lead by half-time.

The Tigers added 10.5 to 3.2 in the second to mark a 129-48 victory.

Troy Parker and Lachlan Ritchie dominated Macorna’s attack by kicking six and five goals.

A key inclusion for Macorna was former Maiden Gully YCW coach Wayne Mitrovic who kicked five goals in a return to where his footy career began.

Mitrovic first played for Macorna in 2008 and later played for Sandhurst and Wycheproof-Narraport.

The only multiple goalkicker for Wandella at Macorna was Jack Danckert on two.

Best for Macorna were Lachlan Ritchie, Nick Ingleton, Shaun Haffenden, Harley Somerville, Josh Walters and Malcolm Neiwand.

Adam Ward, Jonty Taylor, Archer Lancaster, Tim Robinson, Jack Radcliffe and Jarred Schlitz were best for the Bombers.

MURRABIT WINS TOP OF THE TABLE CONTEST

MURRABIT was too strong for Moulamein as the ladder-leaders in the A-grade netball competition met in Saturday’s seventh round of the Golden Rivers FNL season.

The Murrabit line-up was on its court for a crucial clash with the Swans.

Murrabit led 16-11 at quarter-time and 26-20 by the main break.

It was in the third quarter where the Blues charged clear.

A score of 14-9 put Murrabit in control.

By the final siren, Murrabit led 58-37.

The Blues’ attack was led by Montana Keating, 39, and Grace Gillingham, 19.

Goalers for Moulamein were Meg-Jordyne Rooney, 21, and Maddy Wild, 16.

Ultima fought back from a two-goal deficit at half-time to win its home game against Hay by 11 goals.

The Lions played well to lead 20-18 after two quarters, but Ultima struck back for a score of 16-8 in the third and 9-4 in the last to complete a 43-32 victory.

Macorna won every quarter on its way to a 51-30 win against Wandella.

The Tigers led 12-7 at quarter-time and 25-14 by the main break.

It was 12-5 in favour of Macorna in the third and 14-11 in the fourth.

Asela Finch scored 27 goals for the Tigers and Emmalea Wishart chipped in with 24.

Round seven scoreboard:

B-grade:

Murrabit 40 d Moulamein 31

Ultima 41 d Hay 32

Macorna 32 d Wandella 30

B-reserve:

Murrabit 34 d Moulamein 28

Ultima 37 db Hay 54

Macorna 16 d Wandella 11

17-and-under:

Murrabit 24 db Moulamein 58

Ultima 53 d Hay 41

Macorna 35 d Wandella 31

14-and-under:

Murrabit 31 d Moulamein 9

Ultima 31 db Hay 47

Macorna 12 db Wandella 34

Sydney Swans great Josh Kennedy to play for Murrabit

A PREMIERSHIP winner and one of the Sydney Swans greatest on-ballers, Josh Kennedy will play for Murrabit in the Golden Rivers footy action this Saturday.

Kennedy was taken by Murrabit at pick four in this year’s Carlton Draft.

A Hawk who became a Swan, Kennedy will be a Blue for a day as Murrabit hosts Wandella in the GRFNL’s eighth round.

Kennedy not only adds 290 games of AFL experience – 13 with Hawthorn, and 277 for Sydney – but also invaluable leadership from his stint as Swans captain.

A three-time All-Australian, Kennedy also earned the Bob Skilton Medal on three occasions as Sydney’s club champion.

Murrabit’s on-ball division to tackle Wandella will be co-captain Ben Gillingham in the ruck, Josh Kennedy as ruck-rover, and Blake Watts as rover.

In terms of premiership wins, the Kennedy clan has achieved many.

Josh’s father, John Kennedy Jnr was a four-time premiership player with Hawthorn in the club’s golden era of the 1980s.

Kennedy Jnr played 241 matches for the Hawks, with the highs being the grand final wins of ’83, ’86, ’88 and ’89.

Josh’s grandfather is the legendary John Kennedy Snr who played 164 matches for Hawthorn and was the club’s first premiership coach in 1961.

The Kennedy-coached Hawks also won the grand finals in ’71 and ’96.

John  Kennedy was elevated to Legend status in the AFL Hall of Fame.

On Saturday it will be Josh Kennedy doing what he can to help Murrabit end its winless run.

The Blues’ attack is led by former Brisbane Lions and Essendon forward Damian Cupido who despite limited chances has kicked 24 goals this season.

Last Saturday was clearly Murrabit’s best performance of the season as it finished within seven points of the second-placed Moulamein.

Best for the Blues in that contest at home included Tobie Cameron, Dustin Blake and James Russo.

The Wandella Bombers will be aiming for their second win of the season.

Last round, Wandella was beaten by 81 points in the clash with the Tigers at Macorna.

Best for the Bombers were Adam Ward, Jonty Taylor, Archer Lancaster, and Tim Robinson.

Other players to watch for Wandella include ruckman Jarred Schiltz, Russell Rich, and Ryan Lancaster who was named at full-back against Cupido.

It’s third against first on Saturday as Hay hosts Moulamein.

The Hay Lions are on the rebound from an 86-52 loss on Ultima’s ground.

Hay’s best against the Kangaroos included Fergus Cattanach, Hugh Crighton, Daniel Stewart, and James Eddy.

The Lions also have Dean Aylett in the centre, co-captains Kenneth Jubb and Brad Pocock, and Daniel Zambon in attack.

Moulamein won a hard-fought clash at Murrabit.

Players to watch for the Swans include Daniel Aarsman at half-forward, Amos Farrell in the centre, Rodney Reeves and Cody Storm.

Moulamein also has Nathan Buckley, Anthony Daw, captain Heath Moloney, and Andy Silva.

Another big game will be at Macorna where the Tigers take on the unbeaten Ultima.

The Tigers roared to an 81-point win at home against Wandella last round as Lachlan Ritchie, Nick Ingleton, Shaun Haffenden and Harley Somerville led the way.

Macorna’s line-up includes Wayne Mitrovic, Michael Roberts, Malcolm Neiwand and Xavier Wishart.

It’s been an incredible rise by Ultima which was last in ’22 on a 2-14 record to now be 7-0 and leading the ladder.

Ultima won its latest hit-out at home against Hay by 34 points as Thomas Bull, Bailey Codling, Caillum Brady and Kyle Symons were best for the Kangaroos.

The form of Mitch and Tyler Makepeace, and Jayden Kiel is another key factor in Ultima’s run.

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.

There is plenty of action to preview in Round 9 of the Golden Rivers, however, first, we would like to highlight some facts surrounding our annual Pride Round.

Statistically speaking, there are likely to be individuals at every club who are impacted by prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQIA+ communities, so we are asking clubs to come together and spread a positive message of acceptance and inclusion throughout our diverse sporting landscape.

The Central Murray and Golden Rivers Leagues believe that, as a community, we should celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community, by bringing awareness to the issues facing our local groups.

Everyone should feel and welcome to play the sport they love and, at our clubs and within the Leagues, we should not discriminate.

Why should you care about celebrating inclusion and acceptance in this year’s Pride Round?

The AIDS Council of NSW 58% of people in the Australian Sporting Sector believe that more effort should be put into the LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport. This is, in part, due to increasing experiences, and observations of, homophobia, discrimination, exclusion and prejudices within sporting clubs.

Research has demonstrated that a disproportionate number of LGBTQIA+ communities experience poorer mental health outcomes and have higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their peers. These health outcomes are directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being LGBTQIA+.

• LGBTQIA+ young people aged 16 to 27 are five times more likely to have attempted suicide in their lifetime.
• LGBTQIA+ people are two and a half times more likely to have been diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition in the past 12 months.
• LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to experience and be diagnosed with depression, specifically: LGBTI people are nearly six times more likely; Transgender and gender diverse people aged 14 to 25 are over seven times more likely; Transgender and gender diverse people aged 18 and over are five and a half times more likely; People with an intersex variation are over twice as likely.
• LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to experience and be diagnosed with anxiety, specifically, LGBTI people are over three times as likely to report having an anxiety-related condition.
• LGBTQIA+ people aged 18 and over scored a mean K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale)¬ score of 24.3, indicating high levels of psychological distress, compared to the general public mean of 14.5, indicating much lower levels of psychological distress.

Some further reading or helpful resources are available here for anyone who is interested in learning more:

Snapshot Of Mental Health And Suicide Preventation - https://bit.ly/3BYjLSj

ReachOut Australia - https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services

Rainbow Network - https://www.rainbownetwork.com.au/resources

Minus18 - https://www.minus18.org.au/

headspace - https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/swan-hill/

LEAGUE’S TOP TWO MEET AT MOULAMEIN

TOP teams Ultima and Moulamein meet as the second half of the home-and-away series in the Golden Rivers FNL senior footy season kicks off this Saturday.

Moulamein has home-ground advantage as second takes on first.

Clubs took a rest for a league general bye on the King’s Birthday holiday weekend.

The Swans will be determined to end Ultima’s unbeaten streak of eight matches.

When these clubs met in round five it was the Kangaroos who dominated to score a 112-50 victory at Ultima.

Before the break, Moulamein scored a 72-58 win at Hay.

Best for the Swans that day were Will Gibson, Cody Storm, Eddy Schifferle and Luke Shannon.

A Moulamein attack that includes Andy Silva, Daniel Aarsman, Khy Stovell and Blake Azzopardi will test the Roos all match.

Ultima was given a score in the round eight match at Macorna but found a way to record an 85-70 victory.

In-form players for the Kangaroos include Caillum Brady, Luke Doolan, Darcy Farrell and Kyle Symons.

Others to watch for Ultima include Mitch and Tyler Makepeace, Jayden Kiel, Thomas Bull and Luke Doolan.

Hay takes on Wandella.

In round five the Hay Lions clawed their way to a 56-48 win on Wandella’s ground.

Key players for Hay include ruckman James Moran, rover Fergus Cattanach, Brad Pocock and Joel Crocker in defence, Dom Booth in the centre, Ken Jubb and Declan Watson in attack.

The Bombers from Wandella will be fired up after a 67-71 loss to Murrabit in round eight.

Wandella will look for big games from the likes of Russell Rich in the centre, Adam Ward, Jayden Crellin, Shannon Burton, Ryan Lancaster and Jarred Schiltz.

After breaking its winless run, Murrabit is back home to take on Macorna.

The previous meeting between these clubs ended in an 85-point win for Macorna at home.

The inclusion of Sydney Swans great Josh Kennedy through the Carlton Draft played a big part in Murrabit beating Wandella.

Best in a long-awaited for the Blues included Dustin Blake, Michael Crossett, Sean Gillen and Nathan O’Toole.

Murrabit still has former Brisbane Lions and Essendon forward Damian Cupido leading the attack.

Best for Macorna in their clash with Ultima were Nick Ingleton, Grady Smith, Toby and Sam Whinfield.

The Tigers’ line-up to face the Blues includes Alex Ingleton, Lachlan Ritchie, Alex Kirby, Jack Featherby and Wayne Mitrovic.

MURRABIT MARKS CONSECUTIVE VICTORIES

MURRABIT has marked consecutive victories for the first time in this season’s senior footy action in the Golden Rivers FNL.

The Blues followed up the previous round’s win at home against Wandella by scoring a 16-point win on home turf in Saturday’s ninth round clash with Macorna.

Murrabit led 31-12 at quarter-time, but the Macorna Tigers fought back strongly to win the second term, 28-8.

The Blues unleashed their best footy this season in the third quarter as they slammed on 7.2 to 3.0 as Michael Crossett, Jono and Ed Aujard dominated.

Murrabit led by 25 points at a quarter to go.

The Tigers won the last, 11-2, but it was Murrabit which celebrated an 85-69 victory.

Gun forward Damian Cupido kicked a match-high five goals as Jono Aujard added two.

Murrabit’s attack was led by Chris Wilson, three; Wayne Mitrovic and Lachlan Ritchie on two each.

Best for the Blues included Dustin Blake, Nathan O’Toole and Damian Cupdio.

The Tigers’ best were Sam Whinfield, Lachlan Ritchie, Josh Walters, Chris Wilson, Xavier Wishart and Shaun Haffenden.

Ultima beat Moulamein in the battle of the league’s top two on Moulamein’s turf.

Scores were 19-all at quarter-time before Ultima slammed on 6.5 to 1.3 in the second.

Moulamein won the third term, 15-13, and a closely-fought final quarter went Ultima’s way, 26-23.

At the final siren Ultima led 99-66.

Multiple goalkickers for the Kangaroos were Darcy Farrell, four; Corey Grey, three; Jake Foster, Mitch Makepeace and Kyle Symons, two.

Moulamein’s attack was led by Daniel Aarsman and Josh Flight on two each.

Best for Ultima were Mitch Makepeace, Darcy Farrell, Kyle Symons, Jake Foster, Mitchell Seton-Stewart and Caillum Brady.

Amos Farrell, Corey Farrell, Heath Moloney, Ely Miller, Beau Duggan-Hulands and Blake Azzopardi played well for the Swans.

Superb play in the first and third quarters set up Hay’s win at home against Wandella.

The Lions led 28-1 at quarter-time, but Wandella fought back to win the second, 28-10.

In the third it was all Hay as it scored 6.4 to a point.

The Lions led by eight goals at three quarter-time before the Bombers lifted to score 5.2 to 1.3 in the final term.

At the final siren Hay led 87-62.

Declan Watson led the Lions’ attack on five goals as Fergus Cattanach and Will Clark added two each.

Wandella’s leading goalkickers were Shannon Burton and Michael Rowe on three apiece.

Best for Hay were Joel Crocker, Declan Watson, Dom Booth, Fergus Cattanach, Andrew Low and James Moran.

Adam Ward, Russell Rich, Shannon Burton, Declan Hogg, Jack Radcliffe and Jonty Taylor played well for Wandella.

ROUND 9 FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD: https://www.centralrivers.com.au/grfnl-game-day-results-ladders

SWANS TIE CLASH WITH ROOS AT MOULAMEIN

SCORES were locked on 32-all at the end of the A-grade netball match between Moulamein and Ultima in Saturday’s ninth round of the Golden Rivers FNL season.

After being down by margins of five, three and five goals at the first three changes on its court, Moulamein hit back to outscore the Roos in the final quarter, 11-6.

Ultima had scored 10, seven and nine goals in the opening three terms, but the Swans lifted their play in the last to limit the Roos to just six goals.

A great match ended 32-all.

Moulamein’s attack was led by Maddy Wild, 17, and Meg-Jordyne Rooney, 15.

Ultima’s leading goaler was Ash Sanders with 23.

At Murrabit the Blues won three quarters and drew another to complete a 48-35 victory against Macorna.

Montana Keating scored a game-high 30 goals for Murrabit as Grace Gillingham added 18.

Goalers for Macorna were Emmalea Wishart, 20, and Asela Finch, 15.

Hay won a closely-fought match at home against Wandella.

After being nine-all at quarter-time, Wandella hit the front by the main break after it won the second term, 8-6.

The Bombers led 27-23 at a quarter to go, but it was the Hay Lions who roared in the last to win it, 12-4, and the match, 35-31.

Hay’s attack was led by Ellen Jamieson, 31 goals.

The Bombers’ goalers included Macey Bott with 13.

ROUND 9 NETBALL SCOREBOARD:

B-Grade:
Moulamein 37 d Ultima 27
Murrabit 42 d Macorna 33
Hay 50 d Wandella 35.

B-Reserve:
Moulamein 33 lt Ultima 44
Murrabit 26 lt Macorna 30
Hay 45 d Wandella 17

17-and-under:
Moulamein 19 lt Ultima 72
Murrabit 27 d Macorna 26
Hay 50 d Wandella 34

14-and-under:
Moulamein 5 lt Ultima 34
Murrabit 33 d Macorna 9
Hay 32 d Wandella 21

ROUND 10

In Saturday’s round 10 action, Macorna is at home to play Hay.

Ultima is on home turf to tackle Murrabit.

Wandella hosts Moulamein.

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