Sport
9 August, 2024
Magpies return to winners' list
WITH several players contributing to the scoreboard, Camperdown’s senior footballers notched up win number five last Saturday.
In front of a home crowd at Leura Oval, the Magpies got the early jump on Port Fairy, kicking 5.4 in the opening term while containing the Seagulls to just two behinds.
However, the visitors were quick to bounce back in the second, adding five majors while the Magpies could manage just 1.2 to bring the margin back to eight points going in to the main break.
A relatively even third quarter saw the margin remain the same heading into the final term but to their credit the Magpies held strong and took the win by 20 points, 11.15.81 to 9.7.61.
Hamish Sinnott, Cameron Spence, Eric Guthrie, Matthew Field, Angus Gordon and Harry Sumner were named in the best.
Lenny Stephens, in his first senior game for the club, was quick to make an impact, contributing to the scoreboard with a goal.
Team-mates Matthew Field (2), Judah Dundon, Eric Guthrie, Fraser Lucas, Isaac McVilly, Hamish Sinnott, Zach Sinnott, Cameron Spence and Isaac Stephens also scored majors for the day.
Coming off a win, the Magpies will now turn their focus to this weekend’s round 16 match against ladder leaders South Warrnambool at Friendlies.
Their run home will see them face bottom-side Portland next week before rounding out the home and away season against the second-placed North Warrnambool at Leura Oval.
Camperdown’s reserves also celebrated a win on the weekend, defeating Port Fairy 16.10.106 to 4.7.31.
Tim Fitzgerald and Ned Molan both had a big day out, kicking six majors each, while Luke Ball added two and Toby Kent and Ashley Royal contributed one goal each.
Best for the Magpies were Ned Molan, Toby Kent, James McVilly, Luke Clarke, Jake Muddle and Nelson Loader.
Camperdown’s under 18s, holding fifth spot on the league ladder, celebrated a well-earned 96 point win over the Seagulls, 13.19.97 to 0.1.1.
Tarkyn Love booted home five goals while Tom Baker added three and Myles Sinnott two.
Other contributors were Aidan Conheady, Jonty Lafferty and Darcy Vick with a goal apiece.
Best players for the side were Tom Baker, Tarkyn Love, Myles Sinnott, Daniel Ryan, Wilba Cheeseman and Jacan Brooks.
Just three games out of the top five, Camperdown’s Open netball side has performed remarkably well this season, gaining valuable on-court experience.
Last weekend saw the team enjoy a 64-43 goal victory over Port Fairy, with Piper Stephens, Isobel Sinnott and Lily Eldridge named best on court.
Other results were:
Division one – Port Fairy defeated Camperdown 54-29. Best: Grace Lucas, Rachel Templer and Kirby Stonehouse.
Division two – Port Fairy defeated Camperdown 45-22. Best: Hope Kerr, Emily Helmore and Grace Roberts.
Division three – Port Fairy defeated Camperdown 38-26. Best: Sondi Guthrie and Ruby Walsh.
17 and under – Camperdown defeated Port Fairy 58-28. Best: Piper Stephens and Elsie Sinnott.
17 and under reserves – Camperdown defeated Port Fairy 27-18. Best: Lily Maskell, Isla Nolan and Amarli Lawlor.
15 and under – Port Fairy defeated Camperdown 33-32. Best: Shelby Mahony, Breeana Daffy and Kiara Love.
15 and under reserves – Port Fairy defeated Camperdown 27-20. Best: Charli Lee, Grace Fleming and Keira Johnston.
13 and under – Camperdown defeated Port Fairy 38-4.
13 and under reserves – Camperdown defeated Port Fairy 25-10. Best: Bella Brebner, Essi Myers and Meg Nolan.
