GRFNL Round 7 Wrap Up
MOULAMEIN FIGHTS FOR VICTORY AT MURRABIT
MOULAMEIN had to launch a final quarter fightback to beat Murrabit in Saturday’s seventh round in the Golden Rivers FNL senior footy action.
Although winless, Murrabit put in its best performance of the year to lead by four points going into the final term of the clash on its turf.
The Blues led 19-14 at quarter-time before Moulamein hit back to scored 6.2 to 3.1 in the second for a 14-point buffer at half-time.
Murrabit hit back strongly to win the third, 25-7.
In the last it was the Swans who scored 2.2 and held the Blues to just three behinds.
At the final siren, Moulamein led 73-66.
Daniel Aarsman was superb in the Swans’ attack and finished with a match-high six goals as Amos Farrell kicked three.
Murrabit’s attack was again led by Damian Cupido on four as Jono Aujard added two.
Best for Moulamein were Rodney Reeves, Daniel Aarsman, Amos Farrell, Cody Storm, Heath Moloney and Zach Prentice.
Tobie Cameron, Dustin Blake, Jono and Ed Aujard, Michael Grant and James Russo were Murrabit’s best.
Murrabit will add former Sydney Swans captain Josh Kennedy to its team for next Saturday’s home match against Wandella.
An AFL premiership player in 2012 and three-time Bob Skilton medallist at the Swans, Kennedy played 277 matches for Sydney after his AFL career began with Hawthorn in 2007.
Murrabit picked up Kennedy at pick four in this year’s Carlton Draft.
Ultima’s unbeaten run has hit seven after a 34-point win at home against Hay.
The Kangaroos led 27-11 at quarter-time before Hay cut the deficit by a goal in the second.
Quarter three was when Ultima lifted its play to score 4.2 to a point.
Hay won the last, 21-20, but it was Ultima which took the premiership points in an 86-52 result.
Thomas Bull kicked three goals in a best afield performance for the Kangaroos as Kade Benfield and Will Nelson added two.
Liam Whitbourne was Hay’s only multiple goalkicker on two.
Best for Ultima included Bailey Codling, Caillum Brady, Kyle Symons, Jamie Nicholas and Sam Coffey.
Fergus Cattanach, Daniel Stewart, Hugh Crighton, James Eddy, Kynan Headon and Dean Aylett were best for the Hay Lions.
The Macorna Tigers roared to an 81-point win at home against Wandella.
Macorna scored 6.3 to 2.4 in the opening term and won the second, 25-12, for a 64-28 lead by half-time.
The Tigers added 10.5 to 3.2 in the second to mark a 129-48 victory.
Troy Parker and Lachlan Ritchie dominated Macorna’s attack by kicking six and five goals.
A key inclusion for Macorna was former Maiden Gully YCW coach Wayne Mitrovic who kicked five goals in a return to where his footy career began.
Mitrovic first played for Macorna in 2008 and later played for Sandhurst and Wycheproof-Narraport.
The only multiple goalkicker for Wandella at Macorna was Jack Danckert on two.
Best for Macorna were Lachlan Ritchie, Nick Ingleton, Shaun Haffenden, Harley Somerville, Josh Walters and Malcolm Neiwand.
Adam Ward, Jonty Taylor, Archer Lancaster, Tim Robinson, Jack Radcliffe and Jarred Schlitz were best for the Bombers.
MURRABIT WINS TOP OF THE TABLE CONTEST
MURRABIT was too strong for Moulamein as the ladder-leaders in the A-grade netball competition met in Saturday’s seventh round of the Golden Rivers FNL season.
The Murrabit line-up was on its court for a crucial clash with the Swans.
Murrabit led 16-11 at quarter-time and 26-20 by the main break.
It was in the third quarter where the Blues charged clear.
A score of 14-9 put Murrabit in control.
By the final siren, Murrabit led 58-37.
The Blues’ attack was led by Montana Keating, 39, and Grace Gillingham, 19.
Goalers for Moulamein were Meg-Jordyne Rooney, 21, and Maddy Wild, 16.
Ultima fought back from a two-goal deficit at half-time to win its home game against Hay by 11 goals.
The Lions played well to lead 20-18 after two quarters, but Ultima struck back for a score of 16-8 in the third and 9-4 in the last to complete a 43-32 victory.
Macorna won every quarter on its way to a 51-30 win against Wandella.
The Tigers led 12-7 at quarter-time and 25-14 by the main break.
It was 12-5 in favour of Macorna in the third and 14-11 in the fourth.
Asela Finch scored 27 goals for the Tigers and Emmalea Wishart chipped in with 24.
Round seven scoreboard:
B-grade:
Murrabit 40 d Moulamein 31
Ultima 41 d Hay 32
Macorna 32 d Wandella 30
B-reserve:
Murrabit 34 d Moulamein 28
Ultima 37 db Hay 54
Macorna 16 d Wandella 11
17-and-under:
Murrabit 24 db Moulamein 58
Ultima 53 d Hay 41
Macorna 35 d Wandella 31
14-and-under:
Murrabit 31 d Moulamein 9
Ultima 31 db Hay 47
Macorna 12 db Wandella 34
