General News
19 May, 2022
Mapgies fly high again
CAMPERDOWN found its way back to the winner’s circle this week with a 50-point victory over Port Fairy at home on Saturday.
CAMPERDOWN found its way back to the winner’s circle this week with a 50-point victory over Port Fairy at home on Saturday.
The Magpies started strongly, kicking five goals in the first period to lead 34-21 at quarter-time, but a resurgent Seagulls team fought back to be within five points at the half-time break.
Camperdown seized control early in the second half, although the Magpies missed a number of chances to convert their dominance to goals in the third quarter.
But the home side outkicked their opponents by seven goals to four in the final term, running away to victory with a final score of 19.18 (132) to 12.10 (82).
On-baller Charlie Lucas was best on ground for Camperdown, doing a lot of the hard work around contests and stoppages to get his side first look at the ball.
Lucas’ work was an important factor in the win, as supply to the forward line from stoppages has been an issue for Camperdown in recent games.
Forwards Sam Gordon and Tim Fitzgerald looked dangerous from the start, and once again provided important focal points up front for the Magpies, kicking eight and three goals respectively.
Coach Neville Swayn said his players were happy to be able to celebrate club stalwart Luke Clarke’s 200th game with a win.
“It was a memorable day for the club, Luke’s 200th game,” he said.
“We were really pleased to get the result for him, he’s been a very loyal servant and a great player for our footy club."
“We took him out of the back line and put him up forward for the last 10 minutes to see if he could sneak a goal, and he actually kicked three points."
“So it was a bit funny by the end, they were all gettable goals and he’s usually a pretty good kick.”
The win leaves Camperdown in seventh spot but among a pack of five teams equal on wins with fourth-placed North Warrnambool.
The Magpies travel this week to Koroit to face the Hampden League powerhouse, and to make matters worse Swayn will be unable to coach against the Saints due to COVID-19 protocols.
“I can’t coach, so (assistant coach) Cameron Spence will be coaching the boys for the first time,” Swayn said.
“He’ll be fine with that, but I’m not looking forward to sitting at home knowing they’re playing.”
Swayn said his players would be realistic about their chances of beating Koroit, but they were taking a wider view of the next month of football.
“It’s been a bizarre year, but it’s just really important we hang in there,” he said.
“It’s a massive challenge this week at Koroit, but we’ll just focus on the next three or four weeks."
“If we can just hang in there and win some games we’ll stay in touch, that’s what we’re aiming for.”
The Magpies started strongly, kicking five goals in the first period to lead 34-21 at quarter-time, but a resurgent Seagulls team fought back to be within five points at the half-time break.
Camperdown seized control early in the second half, although the Magpies missed a number of chances to convert their dominance to goals in the third quarter.
But the home side outkicked their opponents by seven goals to four in the final term, running away to victory with a final score of 19.18 (132) to 12.10 (82).
On-baller Charlie Lucas was best on ground for Camperdown, doing a lot of the hard work around contests and stoppages to get his side first look at the ball.
Lucas’ work was an important factor in the win, as supply to the forward line from stoppages has been an issue for Camperdown in recent games.
Forwards Sam Gordon and Tim Fitzgerald looked dangerous from the start, and once again provided important focal points up front for the Magpies, kicking eight and three goals respectively.
Coach Neville Swayn said his players were happy to be able to celebrate club stalwart Luke Clarke’s 200th game with a win.
“It was a memorable day for the club, Luke’s 200th game,” he said.
“We were really pleased to get the result for him, he’s been a very loyal servant and a great player for our footy club.
“We took him out of the back line and put him up forward for the last 10 minutes to see if he could sneak a goal, and he actually kicked three points."
“So it was a bit funny by the end, they were all gettable goals and he’s usually a pretty good kick.”
The win leaves Camperdown in seventh spot but among a pack of five teams equal on wins with fourth-placed North Warrnambool.
The Magpies travel this week to Koroit to face the Hampden League powerhouse, and to make matters worse Swayn will be unable to coach against the Saints due to COVID-19 protocols.
“I can’t coach, so (assistant coach) Cameron Spence will be coaching the boys for the first time,” Swayn said.
“He’ll be fine with that, but I’m not looking forward to sitting at home knowing they’re playing.”
Swayn said his players would be realistic about their chances of beating Koroit, but they were taking a wider view of the next month of football.
“It’s been a bizarre year, but it’s just really important we hang in there,” he said.
“It’s a massive challenge this week at Koroit, but we’ll just focus on the next three or four weeks."
“If we can just hang in there and win some games we’ll stay in touch, that’s what we’re aiming for.”
