Sport
5 April, 2024
South dominates
GOOD Friday saw plenty of local footy and netball action, with the annual South Warrnambool v Koroit clash.
The annual Good Friday clash between South and the Saints once again provided plenty of entertainment, with both sides keen test their pre-season efforts.
In ideal weather conditions, spectators were treated to an even first quarter, with both sides kicking four goals one for the term.
The second was just as close, with accuracy in front of goals and early leads playing a big part on the scoreboard.
The Roosters went into the main break with a handy 13-point lead before the Saints piled on four goals to one in the third term to take control on the board.
Eight points down heading into the final quarter, the Roosters gathered momentum and found their team-mates in the forward line, kicking three goals four behinds while containing the Saints to just a point for the term.
Final scores were South Warrnambool 11.9.75 to Koroit 9.8.62.
Sam Kelly had a great day out for the Roosters kicking five majors.
He was well supported by team-mates Shannon Beks (4) and Jack Dye (2).
For the Saints, Connor Byrne led the way on the board with three majors, followed by William Couch (2) and singles to Matthew Bradley, Jett Grayland, Liam Hoy and Paddy O’Sullivan.
Best for the Roosters were Jed Henderson, Sam Kelly, Jack Dye, Sam Thompson, Harry Lee and Myles McCluggage.
Best for the Saints were Connor Byrne, Thomas Baulch, Paddy O’Sullivan, Jett Grayland, Tate Waterson and Liam Hoy.
The Roosters dominated in the reserves match, taking home a confidence-boosting 102 point win, 18.8.116 to 2.2.4.
Best for the Roosters were Mitchell Wollermann, Walker Owen, Peter Doukas, Sam Lenehan, Harrison Black and Daniel Hawkins.
Goals went to Kym Eagleson and Sam Lenehan (four each), Xavier Beks and Walker Owen (3), Sam Smith (2) and singles to Daniel Hawkins and Mitchell Wollermann.
The Roosters also led the way in the under 18s match, defeating Koroit 11.8.74 to 2.7.19.
Netball
Open – South Warrnambool def Koroit 45-24.
Best players: Meg Carlin, Carly Watson and Emma Buwalda (South); Shelby O’Sullivan, Indi O’Connor and Molly McLaren (Koroit).
Division one – South Warrnambool def Koroit 24-23.
Best: Ruby Couch, Ella Thornton and Madeline Solly (South); Rosie Bowman, Mia Mills and Emily Batt (Koroit).
Division two – South Warrnambool def Koroit 29-23.
Best: Susie Morris, Caitlin Doukas and Courtney West (South); Ella Lewis, Hannah OKeefe and Rachael McGrath (Kooit).
Division three – Koroit def South Warrnambool 35-15.
Best: Lexie Madden, Georgia McKenry and Caitlin O’Grady (Koroit); Lilly Carey, Charlotte Meade and Kate Noseda (South).
17 and under – Koroit def South Warrnambool 37-20.
Best: Hannah O’Keefe, Rosie Bowman and Shelby O’Sullivan (Koroit); Annabel Thornton, Sara Anderton and Frankie Butters (South).
17 and under Res – South Warrnambool def Koroit 34-19.
Best: Charli Johnstone, Mia Smith and Chloe Madden (South); KooperMcInerney, Sophie McGeechan and Hannah Gleeson (Koroit).
15 and under – South Warrnambool def Koroit 38-14.
Best: Maya Rhodes, Hollie Whelan and Ginger Butters (South); Poppy Monk, Zoe Dobson and Edie Batt (Koroit).
15 and under res – South Warrnambool def Koroit 37-26.
Best: Zeta Kane, Eleanor Bussell and Zara Steel (South); Annabelle Foster, Ella McLaren and Arli Langdon (Koroit).
13 and under – South Warrnambool def Koroit 36-18.
13 and under res – South Warrnambool def Koroit 28-21.