Sport
12 September, 2025
Crowds enjoy prelim finals
NIRRANDA’S senior footballers have booked themselves a spot in this weekend’s Warrnambool District League grand final after a convincing 62-point win over Merrivale last Saturday.
Nirranda took a handy 25-point lead into the main break at Reid Oval on Saturday, and after a relatively even third term managed to boot home 6.5 in the final quarter (while keeping the Tigers scoreless for the term).
Final scores were Nirranda 12.12.84 to Merrivale 3.4.22.
Matthew Lloyd and Jeremy Stacey both added two goals to the scoreboard for the victors, while team-mates Hugh Giblin, Louis Kew, Jack Lenehan, Dylan Parish, John Paulin, Will Rowbottom, Dylan Willsher and James Willsher each contributed a goal.
Nirranda will now face Allansford in tomorrow’s premiership decider.
SENIOR FOOTBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Nirranda v Merrivale
In the reserves last weekend, Allansford ended Timboon Demons’ finals campaign in what was a close, low-scoring affair, 5.7.37 to 4.8.32.
Jeremy Ellis kicked two goals for the Cats and was listed in the best alongside Thomas Knowles, Wayne Parry, Harry van Rooy, Jackson McLean and Kailin Jans.
The Cats will face top-side Russells Creek in the grand final.
RESERVES FOOTBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Allansford v Timboon
And in the under 18s preliminary final, South Rovers defeated Timboon Demons by 35 points to book their spot in tomorrow’s premiership clash with Russells Creek.
UNDER 18 FOOTBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
South Rovers v Timboon
UNDER 15 FOOTBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Russells Creek v South Rovers
UNDER 13 FOOTBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Dennington v Timboon
There was plenty of action on the netball courts last weekend, with Nirranda dominating the A grade preliminary final, defeating Allansford 42-24.
Best for the victors were Steph Townsend, Thalia Coates and Amanda Gilbert while for Allansford, Lisa Pender, Emma Stacey and Grace Bell were listed among the best players.
Nirranda will be keen to take out their fourth straight premiership tomorrow when they take on Merrivale from 2pm.
A GRADE NETBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Nirranda v Allansford
In the A reserve match, Allansford booked themselves a spot in this weekend’s grand final, defeating Nirranda by just two goals, 22-20.
Sarah Neeson, Bridget Foster and Sally Bond were best for the Cats.
A RESERVE NETBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Allansford v Nirranda
Allansford also won their way through to the grand final in B grade, defeating Russells Creek 26-17.
Best players were Erin Arms, Kerry Christoforou and Nicole Smith for Allansford; and Lillian Maher, Maddie Cook and Melina Kelson for Russells Creek.
B GRADE NETBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Allansford v Russells Creek
In the 17 and under preliminary, Russells Creek defeated Allansford 32-28 while in the 15 and unders, Allansford defeated Timboon Demons 23-17.
17 AND UNDER NETBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Russells Creek v Allansford
15 AND UNDER NETBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Allansford v Timboon
The 13 and under match saw Russells Creek end Kolora Noorat’s finals series with a 27-26 win.
13 AND UNDER NETBALL
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Russells Creek v Kolora Noorat
