Sport
23 May, 2023
Bombers hold on to fifth
COBDEN is holding on to fifth place on the Hampden League after its 37-point win over Portland last weekend.
COBDEN is holding on to fifth place on the Hampden League after its 37-point win over Portland last weekend.
With only percentage separating the Bombers from Warrnambool and Koroit in sixth and seventh, the ladder is tightening up with six rounds played.
Playing in front of their home crowd, the Bombers got off to a slow start, allowing the Tigers to kick four majors in the opening quarter while adding just one goal, one behind to the board.
The second quarter proved just as fruitful for the visitors, who went into the main break with a 14-point lead.
Following allegations of verbal abuse, umpires walked off the ground just prior to the half-time siren.
Cobden Football Netball Club president James Green said that after discussions in the officials’ rooms between the on-field umpires and presidents from both clubs, it was decided the game would continue.
The Bombers began their comeback in the third term to get within eight-points at the end of the quarter.
A come-from-behind final term saw the Bombers thrill the home crowd, booting eight majors while restricting Portland to just one straight goal.
Final scores were Cobden 15.10.100 to Portland 9.9.63.
Best for the Bombers were Zac Green, Jesse Williamson, Jordan Fowler, Mark Marriott, Jack Hammond and Jia Anderson.
Goals went to Christian Koroneos and Williamson with three each, Jack Hammond and Luke Smith added two apiece, while Martin Angus, Jordan Fowler, Paul Pekin, Grady Rooke and Ashley Rosolin each contributed to the board.
Cobden’s reserves also enjoyed a well-earned victory on the weekend, defeating Portland 24.18.162 to 2.4.16.
The Bombers currently sit undefeated on top of the ladder.
Best players for the home side last weekend were Louis Darcy, Sam Darcy, Louis Robertson, Ben Berry and Joshua Hickey.
James McLeod booted eight goals for the Bombers, while Harry Darcy added four, Berry and Michael Koroneos three each, two to Thomas Darcy and one each from Jack Darcy, Louis Darcy, Sam Darcy, Bradley Gillingham, Josh Hickey, Nicholas Kemp and Robertson.
Earlier in the day, Cobden’s under 18.5 side had a comfortable win over Portland, 9.4.58 to 4.8.32.
Tyler Humphrey added to his goal tally with three, while Bailey Vines added two and singles came from Kurtis Baker, Kayleb Bignell, Jayden Gass and Jonty Robertson.
Best for the Bombers were Bailey Vines, Thomas Roberts, Jonty Robertson, Safari McVilly, Angus Molan and Tyler Humphrey.
The Bombers had mixed results on the netball courts last weekend.
Results were as follows:
Open – Cobden defeated Portland 78-29. Best for the Bombers: Lara Taylor, Sophie Blain and Jaymie Finch.
Division one – Cobden defeated Portland 66-30. Best players were Nadine McNamara, Molly Hutt and Sarah Smith.
Division two – Cobden lost to Portland 30-32. Best for the Bombers: Emily Darcy, Hannah Justin and Erin Fahey.
Division three – Cobden defeated Portland 36-30. Best players: Macey-lee Hickey and Jessica Anderson.
17 and under – Cobden defeated Portland 56-28. Best player: Jessica Walsh, Nikki Clover and Matilda Darcy.
17 and under reserves – Cobden defeated Koroit 52-10. Best for the Bombers were Charlotte Bennett, Sienna Chivell and Julia Walsh.
15 and under – Cobden drew with Portland 27-27. Lila Bennett and Emily Hickey were best for the Bombers.
15 and under reserves – Cobden lost to Warrnambool 9-37. Best for the Bombers: Mia McVilly and Madison Stegic.
13 and under – Cobden lost to Portland 18-19. Best for the Bombers was Maddison Fisher.
Round seven this weekend will see Cobden travel to Gardens Oval to take on Port Fairy.
