Sport
13 September, 2024
District League celebrates
WARRNAMBOOL and District Football Netball League crowned its 2024 premiership sides last weekend.
Celebrations flowed at Nirranda on Saturday night, with the club taking home premiership flags in the senior football as well as the A and B grade netball.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Nirranda in the senior football, with Merrivale just as eager to get their hands on the silverware.
The Tigers got off to a quick start in the first quarter, heading into the second term with a handy 12-point lead.
However, Nirranda fought back in the second and kicked four goals to three to get within four points at the main break.
The third quarter saw Nirranda again lead the scoreboard for the term, kicking 3.3 to 2.1, with both sides kicking 2.3 in the last.
Final scores were Nirranda 9.10.64 to Merrivale 9.6.60.
Best for the premiers were Mathew Lloyd, Luke Weel, John Paulin, Jarryd Walsh, Jack Primmer and James Willsher.
Benjamin Dobson kicked three goals for Nirranda while Dylan Less added two.
Jackson Couch, Dylan Philp, Jack Primmer and Jeremy Stacey each contributed a goal.
Best players for Merrivale were Manny Sandow, Trent Harman, Flynn Atchison, Jack Neave, Sam Gleeson and Jack Gleeson.
Goals went to Jack Neave (3), Jack Gleeson (2), Josh Britton, Matt Hausler, Manny Sandow and Jonathan Sauze.
Merrivale took home the reserves premiership, defeating Russells Creek by 41-points, 8.7.55 to 2.2.14.
The Tigers dominated from the first bounce, kicking 2.1 to 1.0 in the opening term before holding Creek scoreless for the second and third quarters.
Best for the Tigers were Joseph Lenehan, Reggie Barling, Lachlan Hinkley, Jordan Greene, Jordan Musico and Corey Britton.
For Russells Creek, Marcus Askew, Dean Finlayson, Corey Mifsud, Joseph Wensley, Matt Herrmann and Chris Malone were in the best.
The under 18s premiership went to Russells Creek, defeating Allansford by 19-points, 6.12.48 to 4.5.29.
Best players for the Creek were Jailon Jenkins, Logan McIlroy, Jyah Chatfield, Darcy Stokes, Charlie Hoye and Ethan Debono.
For Allansford, Spencer Petschel, Malachi Draffen, Jordan Eldridge, Harry van Rooy, Lucas Byron and Levi Draffen were in the best.
Once again Nirranda’s A grade netballers showed their strength on the court, taking home the premiership flag after defeating Kolora Noorat 42-35.
Best on court for Nirranda were Joanna Couch, Lisa Anders and Amanda Gilbert – with Couch awarded the umpires’ best on court medallion.
Other netball results were as follows:
A reserve – Merrivale defeated Nirranda 32-18.
Best players for Merrivale were Luka Cassidy (umpire award), Jennifer Netherway and Riley Green Kelson.
Best for Nirranda were Aleisha Mugavin, Montana Wallace and Taylah Willsher.
B grade – Nirranda defeated Allansford 31-22.
Best for Nirranda were Shannara Drake (umpires’ award) and Chelsea Walsh while for Allansford, best players were Katie Monigatti, Sienna Ballinger and Chloe Janes.
17 and under – Kolora Noorat defeated Allansford 24-20.
Best for Allansford were Georgia Rea, Amelia Membrey and Zoe Read.
15 and under – Old Collegians defeated Dennington 24-18.
Best on court for Old Collegians were Maya Furphy, Paige Lenehan (umpires’ award) and Addison Holcombe.
Best players for Dennington were Sophie Ryan, Lily Vickery and Jayla Woller.
13 and under – Timboon defeated Russells Creek 28-18.
Best for Russells Creek were Stella Giblett and Ella Henriksen.
