CMFNL

KANGAS TACKLE UNBEATEN BLUES AT COHUNA

COHUNA Kangas will be aiming to break Kerang’s unbeaten streak in the Central Murray FNL senior footy action this Saturday.

The Kangas and Blues meet in the 15th round of the 3SH-backed competition at Cohuna from 2.30pm.

It’s a rematch of the ’22 grand finalists.

When these clubs last met in round four, Kerang won 96-58 at Riverside Park.

Cohuna is back in action after the bye.

The Tyson Findlay-coached Kangas start the round in fifth place.

A great battle to qualify for the finals involves Lake Boga, Cohuna and Swan Hill all locked on 28 points.

Nyah Nyah West United is a win away in seventh place.

A key to Cohuna’s chances of beating Kerang will be the on-ball and midfield duels.

The Kangas will look to ruckman Chris Anderson, Sam McGlone, Jarrod Findlay and Joel Helman to lead the way.

Targets in Cohuna’s attack include Rhys Free, Dylan Johnstone and Mitch Treacy.

The Troy Coates-coached Blues fought on for a one-point win against Nyah Nyah West United at Kerang last Saturday.

Although it was outscored, 32-16 in the last, Kerang held for an 80-79 victory.

Best in the Blues’ latest win included wingman Hayden Hall, rover Sam Heavyside, Gregor Knight and Josh Hunter in defence.

Players to watch for Kerang include captain Josh Nitschke in the centre, ruckman Nic Lang, Jake and Nathan Hammond, and Bradlee Pay in attack.

Nyah Nyah West United returns to Nyah to take on Swan Hill.

The Demons almost caused the upset of the season last Saturday as Riley and Corey Daniels kicked four and two goals on Kerang’s turf.

Swan Hill marked a 26-point win against Mallee Eagles last round.

It’s another huge match for NNWU as it fights Swan Hill to stay in finals contention.

Previous meeting between these clubs ended in a 32-point win for the Swans.

Among the best for the Demons last round were Ethan Curran, Kayne Davidson, Campbell Everitt and Ethan Saville.

Key forward Hassan Ahmat-Watkins has played some great matches for the Demons.

Ruckman Matt Gibbs will be up against Swans’ star Toby Thoolen.

Other key players for Swan Hill include Leighton Dullard, Jose Miliado, captain Luke Phelan and Matt Wade.

Big test for a Swans’ defence that includes Thomas Corridan, Tom Holdstock, Xavier Moloney and Hamish Robertson.

Tyntynder takes on Lake Boga at Alan Garden Reserve in Swan Hill.

The Tyntynder Bulldogs marked a 17-goal win against Koondrook Barham at Barham last Saturday.

Patrick Blake kicked five goals last round, but was not named for this round.

The Bulldogs will look to Josh Dwyer, Jason Eagle and Wilhelm Hawkins in attack.

Key match-ups for Tyntynder will be Matt Gilbee in the ruck against Jacob Simpson, and Isaiah Bull ruck-roving against Nathaniel Holmes-Brown.

Lake Boga had the bye after a 74-point victory in the 13th round against Mallee Eagles.

In-form players for the Magpies include Lochie Laing, Lincoln Sieben, Matt Taverna and Jake Warren.

Lake Boga’s line-up includes David Gourdis at centre half-forward, Jayden Lonergan and Ricky Wild in attack, and Marty Parsons as a key defender.

Mallee Eagles take on Tooleybuc Manangatang at Lalbert.

In round four the Eagles soared to an eight-goal win at Tooleybuc.

Mallee worked hard in a 49-75 loss at Swan Hill last round.

Best for the Eagles in that contest included Harrison Allen, Wes Bennett, Billy and Zac O’Meara.

Mallee also has Paul Davis at centre half-forward, Angus McKenzie in ruck, Joe Halloran and Harry McGregor as key pillars in defence.

The Saints are back on field after a bye.

In round 13 the Saints were held to a tally of three goals at Kerang.

The Saints will look for big games from the likes of wingman Ryan Domaille, Ethan Goldfinch at half-back, rover Blake Grant and Harrison Maher.

Ben Doolan was named in the ruck for Tooleybuc Manangatang, Tom Carland in the centre, and Rylee Taylor at full-forward.

A red-hot Balranald will be back on home turf at Greenham Park to take on Koondrook Barham.

Last week’s 40-point victory at Woorinen was one of Balranald’s best of the season.

Key players for the Kangaroos include Jaxon Neagle at centre half-back, Jack Salau in a back pocket, and Jack Jones.

An attack that includes Ben Fuller, Drew Lloyd and Nathan Ablett will capitalise on chances created by the likes of Ethan Gant, Colin Andrews, Ryan Middlebrook and Jordan Wilkins.

It’s been a tough run for Koondrook Barham all season.

The River Raiders were outplayed by Tyntynder last round in a contest where Bill Barry, Regan Hamilton, Josh McMahon and Colin McVeigh were among the best for the KB line-up.

This week’s team includes Jordan Bassett and Will Callow as key defenders, Mitch Christensen, Patrick Goble and Jack Thrum.

Woorinen has the bye.

FAVOURITES TAKE POINTS IN ALL NETBALL MATCHES

THE favourites triumphed in all five A-grade netball matches on Saturday as the Central Murray FNL ran the 15th round.

Cohuna was at home to take on Kerang.

The Kangas played well to be within six goals at quarter-time, but from there the Blues took control to win the next three quarters, 20-9, 22-15, and 16-12.

At the final whistle, Kerang led 76-48.

Courtney Robertson was in hot form as she scored 64 goals for Kerang and Olivia Jones added 12.

Cohuna’s attack was led by Kobie McIvor, 23; and Ebony Black, 18.

A century was reached as Balranald hosted Koondrook Barham at Greenham Park.

The Kangaroos led 22-2 at quarter-time and 46-12 by the main break.

Ella Mirtschin went on to score 74 goals and Jess Parry poured in 35 as the Kangaroos bounded their way to a 109-20 result.

Goalers for Koondrook Barham were Emily Fasham, 14; and Tatum Boyd, 6.

Mallee Eagles turned a nine-goal lead at half-time into a 17-goal win against Tooleybuc Manangatang at Lalbert.

The Eagles led 18-16 at quarter-time and 38-29 by the long break.

It was a closely-fought third term which went Mallee’s way, 15-13.

In the last Mallee Eagles scored 18 goals and held the Saints to a dozen for a 71-54 result.

Goalscorers for Mallee Eagles were Kellie Walker, 38; Megan Thorneycroft, 27; and  Emelia Shannahan, 6.

The Saints had Shaniah Nunn score 22 goals.

Tyntynder faced the ladder-leading Lake Boga at Alan Garden Reserve in Swan Hill.

It was a strong start by Lake Boga to lead 15-8 at quarter-time.

The Bulldogs fought back to win the second, 13-11.

Lake Boga’s buffer was 11 at a quarter to play and 18 by the final whistle.

Sarah and Katie Hepburn scored 45 and 11 goals in a 56-38 win for the Magpies.

Tyntynder’s attack was led by Kimberley Calvert, 23; and Kelsey Rowe, 15.

Nyah Nyah West United played Swan Hill at Nyah.

The Swans won every quarter in a 69-32 result.

Zoe Morris scored a game-high 46 goals for Swan Hill as Kelly Bonney added 12 and Ingrid Condely chipped in with 11.

Stephanie Henson was leading goal scorer for Nyah Nyah West United on 13.

Woorinen had the bye.

Round 15 scoreboard:

A-reserve:
Cohuna 65 d Kerang 45
Tyntynder 32 lt Lake Boga 46
Nyah Nyah West United 28 lt Swan Hill 40
Mallee Eagles 67 d Tooleybuc Manangatang 37
Balranald 89 d Koondrook Barham 19

B-grade:
Cohuna 52 d Kerang 14
Tyntynder 28 lt Lake Boga 40
Nyah Nyah West United 34 lt Swan Hill 45
Mallee Eagles 60 d Tooleybuc Manangatang 40
Balranald 34 lt Koondrook Barham 37

B-reserve:
Cohuna 44 lt Kerang 49
Tyntynder 20 lt Lake Boga 44
Nyah Nyah West United 21 lt Swan Hill 48
Mallee Eagles 43 d Tooleybuc Manangatang 26
Balranald 47 lt Koondrook Barham 49

18-and-under:
Cohuna 94 d Kerang 10
Tyntynder 67 d Lake Boga 24
Nyah Nyah West United 14 lt Swan Hill 81
Mallee Eagles 72 d Tooleybuc Manangatang 23

16-and-under:
Cohuna 53 lt Kerang 54
Tyntynder 31 lt Lake Boga 58
Nyah Nyah West United 21 lt Swan Hill 57
Mallee Eagles 37 lt Tooleybuc Manangatang 42
Balranald 56 d Koondrook Barham 21

14-and-under:
Cohuna 14 d Kerang 11
Tyntynder 27 d Lake Boga 25
Nyah Nyah West United 9 lt Swan Hill 47
Mallee Eagles 43 d Tooleybuc Manangatang 20
Balranald 25 lt Koondrook Barham 43.

NYAH NYAH WEST UNITED CLIMBS INTO THE FIVE

NYAH Nyah West United has grabbed the fifth rung on the Central Murray FNL’s senior footy ladder after 15 rounds.

The NNWU Demons won last Saturday’s home clash with Swan Hill by 22 points to now be fifth at three rounds to go in the regular season of the 3SH-backed competition.

As the Demons fired into the five, Cohuna Kangas dropped out after a loss at home to the unbeaten Kerang.

At Nyah the NNWU Demons led 45-22 at half-time.

Swan Hill fought back to win the third quarter, 26-23, but the Demons tally of 1.3 to 1.1 in the last sealed a 77-55 victory.

Key forward Hassan Ahmat-Watkins kicked four goals for NNWU as Brayden Bigham added two.

The Swans’ attack was led by Matthew Wade, three; and Jarvis Keogh, two.

Best for the Demons were Joel Walsh, Joel Campbell, Ethan Saville, Brayden Bigham, Alex Erlandson and Riley Daniels.

Matthew Wade, Jose Miliado, Toby Thoolen, Brandon Houlihan, Adam Manning and Xavier Moloney were Swan Hill’s best.

Cohuna started well in its clash at home with Kerang.

The Kangas scored four goals in the first term as Kerang kicked 4.2.

In the second it was Kerang which took control to add 3.3 to a goal.

A 17-point buffer for the Blues at the start of the second half grew to 24 at a quarter to play.

Although Cohuna fought back to win the last, 21-6, it was Kerang which marked a 74-65 victory.

The Blues’ attack was led by Michael Runciman, three; Tyson Clingan and Rylee Smith, two.

Jake Hammond kicked a match-high four goals for Cohuna as Rhys Free chipped in with two.

Best for the Troy Coates-coached Kerang were Rylee Smith, Josh Nitschke, Jesse Clark, Sam Heavyside, Martin Kelly and Ryan Gillingham.

Jake Hammond, Joel Helman, Jarrod Findlay, Tom Metherell, Daniel Paterson and Cooper McLoughlan played well for the Tyson Findlay-coached Kangas.

Lake Boga scraped home for a five-point victory at Tyntynder.

It was the Bulldogs who dominated on their ground across the opening three quarters.

Tyntynder led 27-9 at quarter-time and 40-25 by the main break.

Heat was right on Lake Boga in the third as the Bulldogs scored 3.5 to 1.4.

The Magpies faced a 28-point deficit going into the final term.

Lake Boga’s desperation lifted markedly in the last 30 minutes as it slammed on 6.3 to a goal to complete a 74-69 victory.

Lochie Laing led Lake Boga’s attack on four goals as Xavier Sherlock added two.

Tyntynder’s leading goalkickers were Jordi Bibby and Jason Eagle on three, and Zac Denham with two.

Best for Lake Boga were Daniel Dzufer, Jayden Lonergan, Lochie Laing, Tyle Williams, Matt Taverna and Jacob Simpson.

Matt Gilbee, Jordi Bibby, Harry Simpson, Zac Denham, Brock Storer and Elliot Broad starred for the Bulldogs.

Hauls of eight and five goals by Brent Macleod and Andrew McDonald led Mallee Eagles to a 49-point win against Tooleybuc Manangatang at Lalbert.

The Eagles made a flying start to score 5.3 to a point in the first term.

Mallee’s run did not let up as it led 45-10 by half-time.

The Eagles held a 10-goal buffer by the last change.

Tooleybuc Manangatang fired up to score 4.5 to 3.0 in the final term.

At the final siren, Mallee Eagles led 15.5 (95) to 6.10 (46).

The Saints’ attack was led by Josh Williams with three.

Best for Mallee Eagles were Joe Halloran, Zac O’Meara, Brent Macleod, Beau Bennett, Angus McKenzie and Wes Bennett.

Connor McDonald, Shane Foley, Ethan Goldfinch, Josh Williams, Tom Carland and Jaicob Kenny played well for the Saints.

Eight goals by Balranald’s Ben Fuller against Koondrook Barham meant he surged to the lead in the league’s goalkicking race.

The Kangaroos dominated play on their turf at Greenham Park.

Balranald racked up goal tallies of eight, six, 10 and five per quarter for a 29.23 (197) to 4.1 (25) result.

Ben Fuller led the attack on eight goals as Ethan Gant added six.

Other multiple goalkickers for Balranald were Jydon Neagle, five; Matt Neagle, three; Rory Fitzerald, Drew Lloyd, two.

Mitch Christensen kicked two goals for Koondrook Barham.

Best for Balranald were Ethan Gant, Matt Neagle, Ben Fuller, Toby Lay, Harrison Soraggi and Jack Salau.

Reagan Hamilton, Josh McMahon, Chester Gardner, Patrick Goble, Billy Barry and Jack Thrum worked hard for the River Raiders.

Woorinen had the bye.

Round 15 scoreboard: https://www.centralrivers.com.au/cmfnl-game-day-results-ladders

NEXT ROUND

In next Saturday’s round 16 action the ladder-leading Lake Boga is at home to play Balranald.

Swan Hill takes on Cohuna Kangas.

Tooleybuc Manangatang faces Nyah Nyah West United at Manangatang.

Koondrook Barham clashes with Woorinen at Barham.

It’s a bye for Kerang, Mallee Eagles, and Tyntynder.