Sport
24 July, 2024
Tigers on the prowl
SIMPSON’S senior footballers now sit just a game outside the top five on the Colac District ladder after a win last weekend.
The Tigers travelled to Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve on Saturday to take on Western Eagles in wet and slippery conditions.
Senior coach Daniel Beard was impressed with the way his side quickly adapted from dry to wet footy, and stuck to the basics.
“The ground did get a little bogged up later in the afternoon but overall the conditions weren’t too bad; certainly not as bad as many other grounds around the district which is a real credit to the Eagles,” he said.
“We were still able to get our hands on the ball and handle it well so that was pleasing.
“Nine wins for the season is definitely on the cards for us but we’ll be chasing 10 which will get us into the top five.”
Beard said he believed his side was a real finals contender and carried the self-belief needed to win pressure games.
“Last weekend we went back to playing simple footy and that’s what we do well,” he said.
“Marc Jamar was huge in the ruck and dominated all day, Tom Leishman was solid in the midfield and Nick Duynhoven and Jono Jennings were also strong.
“Our back six worked really hard and limited their scoring opportunities.”
Final scores were Simpson 9.6.60 defeated Western Eagles 3.6.24.
Best for the Tigers were Jamar, Thomas Leishman, Brad Salmon, Ryleigh McVilly, Jack Hookway and Darcy Leishman.
Nick Duynhoven kicked four goals for the day and was well supported by Nicholas Harding with three and Matthew Drayton and Jonathon Jennings with one apiece.
Simpson’s reserves now sit on top of the league ladder after a convincing 66-point win over Western Eagles, 10.8.68 to 0.2.2.
Brodie Neale kicked four goals for the day, Jordan Riches added two while Cody Mason, Samuel Newcombe, Brett Robbins and Darcy Thorburn added one each.
Best for the side were Mason, David Weel, Riches, Sam Rial, Neale and Jaryd Duynhoven.
The under 18s, sitting third on the ladder, celebrated a 35-point win, 9.7.61 to 4.2.26.
Best for the team were Bradey Fratantaro, Oliver Rial, Luke Everett, Jack Balcombe, Hunter Bennett and Riley Costin.
Isaac Holland kicked three goals, Riley Chamberlain and Jayden Gass two each while Sam O’Connor and Oliver Rial contributed one apiece.
Simpson’s A grade netballers, sitting fourth on the ladder, defeated Western Eagles 48-39. Best players were Paige Salmon, Emily Duynhoven and Chloe Woods.
Other results for the Tigers on the netball courts:
B grade – Simpson drew with Western Eagles 32-32. Best: Macey-lee Hickey, Melissa Drayton and Brianna Gass.
C grade – Western Eagles defeated Simpson 41-23. Best: Rachael Duynhoven, Georgie Arndell and Leesa Seabrook.
D grade – Simpson defeated Western Eagles 26-23. Best: Lisa Arndell, Carly Newcombe and Brianna Ferrari.
17 and under – Western Eagles defeated Simpson 49-31. Best: Shelby Cameron, Leah Robb and Olivia Rhode.
15 and under – Western Eagles defeated Simpson 54-20. Best: Leah Godfrey, Esha Crole and Ellie Balcombe.
13 and under – Western Eagles defeated Simpson 29-13. Best: Halle Barake, Grace Bowman and Milah Crole.
With four rounds remaining of the home and away season, Simpson will host Irrewarra-Beeac this Saturday.