Sport
23 May, 2025
Reigning premiers too strong
CAMPERDOWN’S senior footballers went down to reigning premiers South Warrnambool 10.11.71 to 5.3.33 at Friendly Societies Park last Saturday.
The Roosters gained the ascendency with a five goal to one first quarter, Camperdown never able to bridge the gap.
“To South Warrnambool’s credit, they came out firing in the first quarter while we missed the start and had to play catch up,” lamented Camperdown coach Clinton Thomas.
“In the early rounds we got away with an off quarter and still won, but you can’t concede a quarter to teams the quality of South Warrnambool.”
South Warrnambool kicked five goals to Camperdown’s four in the final three quarters.
“We competed well after quarter time which is something to take out of the game,” Thomas said.
Under 18 player Albie Cheeseman became the latest Magpie to make his senior debut.
“Albie slotted in well as a late call up to replace Jack Heanly who was not quite right.
“He kicked a nice goal, has a huge future as an inside player, always tough for a kid who plays physically to step up against older bodies.”
Thomas liked what he saw from Luke Kavenagh and Harry Sumner who were named as Camperdown’s best.
“Luke competed well, his pressure around the ball was impressive, as a ruckman he basically plays as an onballer too.
“Harry did really well, he has a big job every week on a good player, but always counter punches and gets plenty of his own ball too.”
This week Camperdown will host third placed Portland at the Leura Oval.
“There’s no easy games in the Hampden League, after two losses in a row they’ll be looking to come out with a point to prove.”
South Warrnambool dominated the reserves clash, winning 17.19.121 to 0.2.2.
Luke Ball, Leigh Ball and Henry Tickner were best players for Camperdown.
South Warrnambool had a huge win in the under 18s, 31.25.211 to Camperdown’s no score.
Paddy Hassett, Charlie Londregan and Harrison Glennen were best for Camperdown.
The under 16 and under 14 games were played under lights at the Leura Oval last Thursday night.
The Roosters were too strong in the under 16s, running out 14.14.98 to 5.1.31 winners.
Rorey Cameron kicked two goals for the Magpies, Archie McDonald,Charlie Londregan and Paddy Hassett were the Magpies best.
The under 14 match was another tough one for Camperdown, going down 8.10.58 to 2.0.12.
Alex Huggins, Isaac Lawlor and Charlie Unwin were the Magpies best, with Vincent Titmus and Darby Sinnott the goal scorers.
Camperdown’s under 12 footballers had the bye.
In Open netball, South Warrnambool had a commanding 66-40 win, winning every quarter.
For the Magpies, goal shooter Nell Mitchell scored 26 goals, with goal attack Piper Stephens scoring 13.
Best for Camperdown were Rosie Pickles, Elsie Sinnott and Nell Mitchell.
South Warrnambool won the division one netball 32-18.
Jess Cameron scored 15 of Camperdown’s goals and was named in the best for the Magpies with Isla Fleming and Isobel Sinnott.
The division two match saw a 38-35 win to South Warrnambool.
Kirby Stonehouse, Kate Hallyburton and Lauren Groen were best for Camperdown.
Grace Dawson scored 24 goals and Groen 11 for the Magpies.
In division three, South Warrnambool scored a 40-14 win.
Nell Blake, captain Lauren Murphy and Jess Van den Eynde were best for Camperdown; Van den Eynde top scoring for the Magpies with 10 goals.
Camperdown continued its unbeaten run in the 17 and under competition, winning 31-25 despite being two goals down at three-quarter time.
Kiara Love scored 28 goals for the winners, with best players being Indy Cameron, Claire Blain and Elsie Sinnott.
Camperdown was well beaten in the 17 and under reserves, 33-5.
Matilda Narik and Poppy Kerr were best for the Magpies.
In the 15 and under netball, South Warrnambool had a 38-25 win.
Kiara Love scored 18 goals and was named in the best with Madison Lucas and Tatum Courtney.
South Warrnambool had a 42-17 win in the 15 and under reserves.
Evie Mahony scored 13 goals for Camperdown, Charlotte Sutherland, Evie Mahony and Bonnie Van Den Berghe were best for the Magpies.
Camperdown had a win in the 13 and under netball, 23-21.
For the Magpies, Mali Maskell scored 12 goals and Abigail Sinnott 11, with Essie Myers, Maskell and Chloe Castle named as best players.
South Warrnambool won the 13 and under reserves 22-11.
Ruby Johnston scored six goals for the junior Magpies, with Alice Dennis, Zahlia Hill and Alexa Raven best for Camperdown.
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