Round 5 – Kerang Football Netball Club

Football Round Four Wrap Up…

Seniors – Kerang 96 def Cohuna 58

 Back on home soil at Riverside Park last Saturday for the much-awaited Grand Final reply against our fierce rivals from Cohuna. The weather was a bit cool for watching but ideal for playing footy despite a breeze blowing to the town end.

The game started as expected, with both sides bringing great pressure around the ball and the player. No place for the faint hearted in this one. The Kangas jumped out of the blocks before the Blue boys settled and began to even the contest. The quarter ended with Cohuna holding a slender 4-point lead. The second quarter saw the Blues make the most of their opportunities to post a 5-2 to 1-5 quarter for a 17-point lead at the long break. The boys kept the foot down in the second half with a 6 goal to 3 returns to run out 38-point winners at the end. Some tired boys headed off to the Progressive Dinner to celebrate a good day’s work.

Best players were led by Josh Nitschke with a superb captain’s game despite some heavy attention. Great games also by Adam Hunter, Rylee Smith, Josh Hann, Michael Dalrymple, and Jesse Clark.

Reserves – Kerang 158 def Cohuna 21

Well, the Magoos certainly got the job done on Saturday. A real contest in the first half but after that they really controlled the game. Their fitness and teamwork came to the fore in an excellent all-round performance. Rhylee Gitsham was excellent in the ruck and around the ground especially with his run and dash. Coaches award to Rhylee great performance. Not far behind him was Alex Lloyd in his best game for the year not only kicking 6 goals but giving some away, a really great team game Alex. Autopro towel goes to the BOD. Jonah McKnight and Harry Saunders were two exciting forwards were used their youth to get in space and get on the scoreboard. Tommy Dunham played his best game for the year also running hard all around the ground and consistently giving great drive around the field. Great game Tommy. Peter Moore never wasted a ball going forward, a real pleasure to see. Rounding off the awards were two of our most consistent players so far this year in Captain Higgs and Foxy Tuohey running themselves into the ground and never wasting a possession always trying to bring fellow teammates into the game, super efforts fellas. This week we have the doggies on their home deck, so let’s make sure we bring our A game and continue our great start to the 2023 season.

Under 17.5’s – Kerang V Cohuna – No Game

Under 14.5’s - Kerang 97 def Cohuna 27

Another game well played.  Thank you to the Cohuna boys for a great game.  The boys all put in a great effort and played their best.  Great teamwork by all today. A big shout out to our award winners. 

Awards:  Coaches Award – Flynn McKnight, Zorba’s Pizza Award – Ronarian Dowd, Sportspower Award – Hugh, Ladies Committee – Conor, KJ’s Tackle of the Day – Austin, McKnight Concreting Chocolate Award – Xander, 1% Award – Ollie.

Under 12’s – Kerang 12 def by Cohuna 25

Great effort this week with improvement coming with every quarter.  We are not far away from our first win.  Greta effort by all players with everyone contributing on the day.

Awards: Coaches Award – Jobe Howden, Bob & Caitlin Sutterby Boot Bag – Logan Sutterby, Happy Elephant Voucher – Jack Grayling, Rumbold Earthmoving – Jamie Sutterby, Ladies Committee Award – Mitch Wilson, McKnight Concreting Award – Max Sanders, 1% Award – Braxton Hayes.

Round 5 – Kerang Football Netball Club

Netball Round Four Wrap Up…

 A Grade Kerang 57 def Cohuna 35

 A bit of a slow start but after half time our intensity and defensive pressure started to pay off. A great team effort! Awards: Royal Hotel – Courtney Wright, 1% Award – Tahni Clark, Katelyn’s Towel – Zoe Livingston.

A Res Kerang 30 def by Cohuna 41  

The girls fought though a hard four 4 quarters today. They played their roles well, with some things to improve on this week.

Awards: 1% Award – Cooper Birrer, Tailored Peach – Tara Cordina, Legend Apparel – Remi Macri.

B Grade   Kerang 20 def by Cohuna 69

 A tough game against quality competition. Our defenders worked hard all game pressuring the ball all over the court. Shooters had a hard day, not only adapting to a new pairing, but also intense defenders. Thanks to Tahliah and Maia for filling in today.

Awards: Queens Arms – Malea Casboult, Legend Apparel - Tahliah Giri, 1% Award – Cass Hicks.

B Res Kerang 50 de by Cohuna 51

 OMG ladies! What a fantastic game. To be down and work our way back into 1 goal down was an awesome effort. Terri did what was asked of her. Mel always running and working hard. Thanks to Kobie and Jamison for helping us out and playing so well. A great game by all players. Well done!

Awards: Cobram Estate – Mel Butler, Rulcify’s – Kobie Waddingham, 1% award – Terri Chesnais.

Under 18’s   Kerang 11 def by Cohuna 94

Keep your heads up high. Keep working hard at training. The girls are improving each week.

Awards: Sportspower – Tahleah Walters, Ladies Committee – Tahliah Giri 

Under 16’s Kerang 55 def Cohuna 36

 These girls continue to amaze us with their teamwork, resilience, and trust with each other. Their want for the ball showed. Their fitness showed today as their 3^rd and 4^th quarters they dominated. Great effort girls. A couple of injuries, so we wish these girls all the best in their recoveries. 

Awards: Drew Robertson Plastering – Brooke Heffer, Kerang Truck & Trailer – Hallie Murphy, Ladies Committee – Lily Wise.

Under 14’s   Kerang 29 de Cohuna 18

We had our first win today, and I wish everyone could get an award – all the girls played amazing. Everyone did the things we have been working on at training and played in positions they aren’t necessarily comfortable in. 

Awards: Pizza Kitchen – Lucy Pilgrim, Belinda Grayling Award – Indiana Ryan, Ladies Committee – Thaieisha Towle-Wise.

Under 12’s Kerang 4 def by Cohuna 21

 A freezing start to the day today didn’t stop the determination of our U12s team. They did not stop trying the entire 6 quarters. Congratulations girls on another hard-fought game. Well done.

Awards: Harley Tarr $10 award – Ivy Velleley, Rumbold Earthmoving – Taniesha Thamm, Zorba’s – Sienna Hicks, Ladies Committee – Tehya Gitsham, Chinos – Tahlia Rumbold.

 This week we head to Swan Hill to take on Tyntynder, where we hope to bring home a few wins.  Best of luck to all our teams. Good luck to all the footballers and netballers in action today.

GO BLUES!