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29 August, 2025
Magpies weather the storm
IN A REVERSAL of the round eight senior Hampden league clash, Camperdown got the win over Cobden on Saturday.
The round 17 match saw the Magpies score a 12.9.81 to 7.13.55 victory at Leura Oval.
The Bombers held a slender two point lead at half time, with the third quarter decisive in the result.
“Coming in we knew it was a real danger game,” Camperdown coach Clinton Thomas said.
“It was certainly nice to beat them this time, the local derby certainly does generate a lot of interest.”
Of the tight first half, Thomas said the Magpies were prepared for a fast start.
“Cobden really jumped us last time and got away from us.
“It was all about weathering the storm in the first half, we matched them well.”
Thomas was thrilled with how the Magpies played in the third quarter.
“We played our game in third, it was nice to have our processes stand up.”
“Beating Cobden is always a fantastic day for Camperdown.
“The boys had really good energy all day and certainly enjoyed the win.”
Josh Place was rated as best for the Magpies in the win.
“Josh had eight intercept marks at half back, he rebounded strongly and gave us plenty of drive.”
Matthew Field and Wilba Cheeseman were also in the Magpies best.
“Matty played a solid game on the wing, he was laying tackles and his defensive running was superb.”
“It was one of Wilba’s better games, we know he’s a good finisher but the metric for him is his defensive effort and pressure which he was really strong at on Saturday.”
Cheeseman, Bayley Thompson, Judah Dundon and Angus Gordon kicked two goals each for the Magpies.
With a game to go Camperdown sit two points outside the top five.
To make the finals Camperdown need to beat Koroit at Koroit tomorrow and rely on Terang Mortlake losing to Warrnambool.
“Koroit are probably the in-form team in the competition at the moment.
“We’ve got a few boys under some injury clouds, but it's a good opportunity to play our game and have a peg at it.”
Cobden got the points in the reserves football with a 10 point win, 6.7.43 to 5.3.33.
Isaac McVilly, Jake Clissold, Leigh Ball, Luke Ball, Jack Heanly and Paddy Conheady were Camperdown’s best.
Clissold and Tim Fitzgerald kicked two goals each.
The under 18 game saw Cobden have a strong win, 12.14.86 to 1.4.10.
Taj Cunningham, Isaac Cootesmith and Riley Murfitt were best for the Magpies, with Cunningham kicking the lone goal.
Reserves Football
Camperdown v Cobden
In the open netball, Cobden scored a 63-50 win.
The match served as a preview of the elimination final in two weeks time where the teams will meet again.
“The scores didn’t really reflect how we played” Camperdown coach Jill Leader said.
“We had our chances to close the gap, but overall I was pleased with the girls’ effort.”
Leader took plenty of positives out of the game.
“It was a game to build belief and we achieved that.
“It was good to see where we matched up well and what we need to work on ahead of the elimination final.”
Goal defence Rosie Pickles and wing defence Elsie Sinnott were best for Camperdown.
“Rosie and Elsie slowed down Cobden’s movement into the goal circle, they both give us great flexibility over the defensive end.
“Elsie played a fantastic game on a quality player with a lot of experience in Jaymie Finch.”
Leader was pleased with the full team performance.
“They all played well, there wasn’t a passenger.”
Goal shooter Nell Mitchell scored a match high 30 goals, with Piper Stephens scoring 20.
Leader expects a tough encounter against third placed Koroit to finish the home and away season.
“It doesn’t get any easier this week, they are a very strong team.
“We weren’t happy with our game against them last time, we’ll take that belief from last week’s game and play hard.”
In the division one netball, Cobden recorded a big 51-18 win.
Macy Mahony, Isla Fleming and Eliza Fleming were best for Camperdown, with Mahony shooting 11 goals.
Cobden got the points in division two with a 38-37 win.
Kate Hallyburton, Emily Field and Grace Dawson were best for Camperdown, with Lauren Groen scoring 20 goals and Dawson 17.
Cobden had a 36-33 win in the division three game.
Airlee Cole, Nell Blake and Lauren Murphy were best for Camperdown, with Murphy scoring 16 goals and Jess Van den Eynde 15.
Camperdown were too strong in the 17 and under netball, scoring a 60-17 win.
Indi Cameron, Georgia Oates and Isabella McDowall were best for the Magpies, with Oates shooting 32 goals and Macy Mahony 14.
In the 17 and under reserves netball, Camperdown scored a 33-30 win.
Poppy Kerr, Maisie Molan and Matilda Narik were best for the Bombers, with Molan scoring 17 goals and Keira Johnston 15.
In the 15 and under netball, Camperdown had a 46-28 victory.
Best for the Magpies were Olive Wills, Charlotte Hinds and Madison Lucas, with Kiara Love scoring 21 goals and Lucas 15.
In the 15 and under reserves, Cobden scored a 34-30 win.
Evie Mahony scored 20 goals and was best for Camperdown along with Sasha Kerr and Scarlett Simmonds.
Camperdown had a 36-19 win in the 13 and under netball.
Chloe Castle, Abigail Sinnott and Etti Glennen were best for the Magpies, with Mali Maskell shooting 24 goals and Sinnott 12.
The 13 and under reserves game saw Camperdown record a 30-22 win.
Reagan Webb, Vogue Fleming and Philipa Murphy were best for the Magpies, with Ruby Johnston scoring 14 goals and Zahlia Hill 11.
Division 2 Netball
Camperdown v Cobden
15 and Under Netball
Camperdown v Cobden
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