Sport
27 June, 2024
Bloods in the five
TERANG Mortlake now sits fifth on the Hampden League ladder and a game clear of the Cobden Bombers following last weekend’s win over Camperdown.
With just percentage now separating third from fifth (with Warrnambool in third and Koroit in fourth), the race to the finals series is hotting up.
Last weekend saw the Bloods put on a strong performance at Mortlake’s Wilsons DC Farran Oval to defeat the Magpies by 28 points.
In the opening term the Bloods went out firing, booting home 5.4 while containing the visitors to just three behinds.
The second quarter saw the Magpies settle and apply greater pressure on the board, adding 3.2 while the Bloods managed just 1.3, heading into the main break with a 20-point lead.
This was extended to 31 points by three quarter time before an even final term saw the home side hang on for victory.
Final scores were Terang Mortlake 17.9.111 to Camperdown 12.11.83.
Jacob Moloney scored three goals for the Bloods while Alexander Moloney, Lewis Taylor and Xavier Vickers added two each.
Darcy Hutchins, Ryley Hutchins, Kane Johnstone, Isaac Kenna, Sam McLean, Xavier Moloney, Ned Roberts and Ryan Tanner each contributed a goal.
The Bloods will take on ladder leaders South Warrnambool this weekend.
The Roosters will be eager for redemption following their first loss of the season last Saturday, when they went down to North Warrnambool.
Terang Mortlake also holds fifth spot on the reserves ladder, three games clear of the Magpies in sixth after last Saturday’s well-earned 63-point win.
The Bloods held the visitors to just one goal two for the entire game while slotting home 10.11.71.
Zeke Reeves, Thomas Justin, Henry Roberts, Tom Arundell, Jordan Harris and Toby Harris were strong for the Bloods.
Goals went to Matthew Baxter and Thomas Justin (two each), Tom Arundell, Will Berryman, Jordan Harris, Toby Harris and Tyler Vickers.
Earlier in the day the Bloods’ under 18s held on for a thrilling two-point win over the Magpies in a low-scoring affair, 4.5.29 to 4.3.27.
Hamish Hobbs, Will Layley, Josh Slater and Tyler Vickers kicked a goal each while Vickers, Charlie Kenna, Hamish Hobbs, Henry Carroll, Brodie Odonohue and Jack Fowler were named in the best.
Terang Mortlake’s netballers won four from nine games played last weekend.
Open – Camperdown defeated Terang Mortlake 55-46. Best players: Eboni Knights, Ava Grundy and Jacqui Arundell.
Division one – Terang Mortlake defeated Camperdown 60-32. Best: Jessica Davis, Pippa Barr and Ellen-Rose Lee.
Division two – Terang Mortlake defeated Camperdown 38-29. Best: Amy Conheady, Ashleigh Hunger and Linda Clifford.
Division three – Camperdown defeated Terang Mortlake 46-40. Best: Molly Kavenagh, Zoe Williams and Ava Nolan.
17 and under – Camperdown defeated Terang Mortlake 48-30. Best: Molly Kavenagh, Millie Scanlon and Charli Dillon.
15 and under – Terang Mortlake defeated Camperdown 36-19. Best: Madelyn Clarke, Pippa Barr and Ava Conheady.
15 and under reserves – Terang Mortlake defeated Camperdown 43-9. Best: Hope Kenna, Sadie Baker and Mikala Madzarevic.
13 and under – Camperdown defeated Terang Mortlake 39-12. Best: Mia Baker, Chloe Bourchier and Zoe Hill.
13 and under reserves – Camperdown defeated Terang Mortlake 18-8. Best: Matilda Conheady, Daisy Dillon and Elise Jewell.
