Back home last round with a visit from our near neighbours and fierce rivals the Raiders on another cool but fine day. A very big crowd in attendance with the Premiership reunions in full swing, and the ladies being entertained in the basketball social rooms.

Seniors

Again a  few good ins but still some troops on the sidelines and a couple of injuries during the game unfortunately; however, this gives continued opportunities to other guys to step up to the plate. 

The start of the game was tight and contested which was to be expected. The boys got their noses in front at the first change and then lost the kicking boots a bit in the second quarter; still a handy 34 point lead at half time. The second half was all Blues as the boys piled on 16 goals to keep the crowd cheering until the end. A good win in the finish to stay at the pointy end of things.

Best players:  Sean Hunter, Lachie Ross, Brad Pay, Marty Kelly, Josh Nitschke and Nick Stagg.

Queens Arms Hotel Voucher: Lachie Ross.

Kevin Shanahan Massage: Josh Nitschke. (Great to have Kevin on board, he looks after some of the Bendigo boys regularly, welcome to the club mate)

Exchange Hotel Award       5  Seany H, 4  Yak, 3   BPay, 2,   Marty, 1   Captain Josh

On the road up to Nyah today to tackle the Demons; always a difficult place to come away from with a win. Let’s bring one home today.

Reserves

Well what can you say? With a score of 74 – 1 you might say that’s a comfortable win, but the Raiders boys certainly didn’t let up all day, all credit to them. It may seem harsh to some but we had a few boys play a bit below what they’re capable of. We’ve had a week off and now have games to come against teams around us on the ladder.

Two blokes who were great all day, Sam Skinner and Kel Adams – both very consistent 4 quarter efforts. Well done fellas, BK Publishing and Grub McKnight Concreting awards to you. Young Rylee Gitsham was another who tried his heart out, picking up the Andy Gray Plumbing award. Bob Hall played possibly his best game of the year running out of the backline all day; Bob gets the coveted Can Bar award. Coaches Award went to Jonah McKnight for an excellent roving / crumbing forward game; he is another one continuing to improve. 

As they say, a win is a win, keep up the good work boys.

Colts

We had a few players coming back against a Raiders outfit that showed why they are placed so highly on the ladder. The game started with a close, hard fought first quarter that saw the Raiders with their noses in front. The second was also tight with a point in it at half time. In the third our boys struggled to score and the Raiders dashed out to a 24 point lead. They started the last quarter with a full head of steam; our lads couldn’t match them and the visitors went home with a 30 point win and bragging rights.

Best players and awards:

McKnight Concreting: Cody Makeham, Zorbas Pizza & Pasta: Cooper Meehan, Coaches Award: Mason Dibsdale, Sutterby Beanie: Aochim Warren, Sportspower: Lachlan Somerville,

Ladies Award: Jay Ogborn

Choice Cut Butchers Award: 3 Cody Makeham, 2 Cooper Meehan, 1 Mason Dibsdale

Good luck to all teams today, get around and support the boys and girls.

Go Blues!!

Under 14.5

A tough game for the boys today made them come together as a team to work really hard in the second half to keep the win. Flynn, Hugh and Harvey were all solid, with Nick and Seth working hard out of the backline. Connor and Tyler put in extra hard as did big Jez. The boys are all playing some great footy.

Best players and awards: Bunyip & Kate’s Award: Flynn McKnight, Laura Bremner’s Award:  Hugh Bremner, Lefty’s Jumper Award: Harvey Macri, Zorba’s Pizza & Pasta: Seth Hall, Ladies’ Committee: Nick Oliver, Betta Home Living: Connor Goodson, 1% Jumper: Tyler Bortolotto. 

Under 12s

The boys put in another great effort and it’s just a matter of time before knock up a win. They continue to improve so much each week and bring all the boys in to the game together as a team. Great job, GO BLUES!

Kerang Netball Club Results

Round Eleven

Kerang v Koondrook Barham

25/6/2022

Under 12’s

Kerang 13 def Koondrook Barham 10

Wow girls, great game. Everyone listened and helped each other out. Laela always awesome anywhere, Macey ever reliable, Tahlia and Isha getting better every week. Well done everyone. Go Blues!

This week’s awards went to; Laela Grayling and Tahlia Rubold (Sportspower), Sienna Hicks (Little Blue Bookshop), Trinity Hastie and Haylee Chesnais (Betta Electrical), and Tanisha Thamm (Ladies Committee).

Under 14’s

Kerang 24 def by Koondrook Barham 32

Didn’t play our game today. Was a close match. Need to keep fighting.

This week’s awards went to; Keira Wise, Joli Robertson, Laela Grayling, Rachael Peacock and Lucy Pilgrim.

Under 16’s

Kerang 41 def Koondrook Barham 42

Wow a super intense game today, and our girls gave it their all. Was not our day though. A ripper game by all our girls, read the ball well and held their ground. Everyone kept their heads up and made us proud with their attitude and determination.

This week’s awards went to; Hallie Murphy (Kerang Truck & Trailer), Brooke Heffer (Pizza Kitchen), Sophie Hunter (Ladies Committee) and Tahleah Walters (Betta Electrical).

B Res

Kerang 27 def by Koondrook Barham 58

Sadly, not our day on the court today but all girls played well today, attack played to expectations and the girls attitude remained positive on the court right to the end.

This week’s award went to; Cass Hicks (Chino’s), and Kristen Hall (Rulcify’s)

B Grade

Kerang 46 def by Koondrook Barham 52

Excellent attitude on court, very proud of everyone for keeping heads up all game. Great competitive game. So close! Well done!

This week’s award went to; Phoebe Hall (Legend Apparel) and Jamison Wise (Tailored Peach).

A Res

Kerang 56 def Koondrook Barham 23

Great game with the Blues in full control of the whole game. Even with a total change of positions, the girls never looked beaten. Go Blues!

This week’s award went to; Tahni Clark (Royal Hotel) and Trishelle Martin (Little Shoe Shop).