Sport
4 June, 2025
Bombers break through for win
COBDEN’S senior footballers have broken through for their first win of the season with a 12.12.84 to 5.11.41 win over Camperdown at the Cobden Community Bank Recreation Reserve.
“It’s a reward for effort for the team,” a happy Cobden coach, Brody Mahoney said.
“We’ve been close in every game, but until you get that win it doesn’t mean much.”
Cobden was on top right from the start and dominated the first three quarters; their approach pleasing Mahoney.
“We came out firing early, we needed to start well which we did.
“The game really opened up for us after that start, we played on our terms for those three quarters.”
Patrick Smith was named best on ground in his second game back, while forward Michael Koroneos kicked a match high five goals.
Mahoney was full of praise for his midfield group and didn’t want to single anyone out.
“Our midfield was super, their run and pressure was super, we didn’t have a weak link there at all.
“The boys were relieved and excited after the game.
“Wins against Camperdown always mean a lot to everyone at Cobden.”
With the bye this week, Mahoney said the Bombers would take a short break before preparations resume for the Portland game on June 14.
“We’ll have Tuesday night off and resume training on Thursday; we’ve had a strong block of training, it will be good to have a bit of a break.”
Cobden’s reserves footballers scored a convincing 15.9.99 to 5.3.33 win.
Henry Robertson, Luke Hickey and Louis Robertson were the Bombers best, Thomas Spokes and Lachy Green kicking three goals each.
Thirteen goals from captain Ryan Mottram led Cobden to a massive 33.15.213 to 1.0.6 win in the under 18s.
Oscar Norman and Edward Delaney kicked four goals each, with Ollie Rial and Kayden Daffy named in the best alongside Mottram.
Camperdown won the under 16 game by three points, 5.10.40 to 5.7.37.
Rusty Ponting, Broly Henderson and Riley Beames were best for the Bombers, with Aaron Fleming kicking two goals.
Camperdown scored a 40 point win in the under 14s, 11.5.71 to 4.7.31.
Samuel Robertson kicked three goals and was named Cobden’s best alongside Ace Roberts and Ryan Bailey.
Camperdown also got the points in the under 12 football with a 3.3.21 to 1.6.12 win.
Harry White, Anderson Pekin and Jack Bourke were the Bombers best.
An important win for the Cobden Open netballers with a 68-52 win over Camperdown.
The win sees the Bombers a win clear in fourth place over the Magpies in fifth.
“We knew how important this game was, it was a crucial win to get that four point buffer over Camperdown,” Bombers coach Nadine McNamara said.
Cobden got out to a strong start, up 20-10 at quarter time.
“We had a real focus on our starts in the lead up, it was very pleasing how intense we were.”
Jaymie Finch and Sophie Hinkley were best for the Bombers, McNamara liking the duo’s contribution.
“Jaymie and Sophie were superb, they fed (goal shooter) Nikki Clover well and gave us plenty of drive.”
Finch scored 20 goals with Clover scoring a match high 42.
“Nikki Clover has been building in confidence, she had a tough match up against a very tall goal keeper and played extremely well.”
With a week off, the Bombers will refresh ahead of their next game against Portland.
“Nice to have a rest this week, the Portland game will be similar to the Camperdown game, Portland are four points behind us so another important game against another finals contender.”
The division one netball saw Cobden have a 40-28 win.
Macey Hicks, Matilda Darcy and Kyla Groves were the Bombers best, Hannah Anderson and Jess McGlade both scoring 18 goals.
Cobden led all day in the division two netball to record a 42-37 win.
Hailey Mahoney scored 31 goals and was named best on court, with Leah Dickson and Morgan Nelson also in the best.
Nelson also put through 11 goals.
Camperdown got the points in division three with a 45-26 win.
Tayla Hickey scored 15 goals and was Cobden’s best, with Georgia Darcy and Sophie Hickey also in the best for the Bombers.
The undefeated Camp-erdown 17 and under team was too good, scoring a 52-15 win.
Tilly McCrae, Marley Howard and Hannah Robe-rtson were best for the under 17 Bombers.
The 17 and under reserves game went Cobden’s way, the Bombers winning 37-30.
Sophie Halliday, Emily Hickey and Marley Howard best for Cobden, Hickey shooting 22 goals and Hannah Robertson 11.
Camperdown also took the points in the 15 and under netball with a 36-27 win.
Isabella Wain, Maddison Fisher and Ava Bonner were best for the Bombers, with Bonner scoring 15 goals and Wain 12.
Camperdown also got the win in the 15 and under reserves, 23-21.
Chloe Anderson, Charli Robbins and Greta Darcy were the best for Cobden, with Anderson and Savannah Beames scoring 10 goals each.
Camperdown recorded a 37-24 win in the 13 and under netball.
Best for Cobden were Charlotte Dean, Sienna Merrett and Dakoda Baker; Dean leading the goal scorers with 12 while Olivia Bignell scored seven.
Camperdown took out the 13 and under reserves game 26-21.
Mahli Baxter, Scarlett Saarikallio and Sienna Anderson were best for the Bombers; Amelia Katsaros scoring 12 goals and Emma Bonner nine.
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