Sport
10 July, 2025
Cats too strong for Power
KOLORA-NOORAT’S senior footballers suffered a third consecutive loss, going down to Allansford in round 13 last weekend.
The home team, after an even first quarter, dominated to run out 80-point winners.
Giant Allansford forward Robbie Hare bagged 11 goals in Allansford’s 20.16.136 to 8.8.56 win.
“It’s been a tough run playing the top three in the past three games,” Power coach Sam Uwland said.
“But it’s a good learning curve playing against the best teams and seeing how they go about it.”
Under 18 player William Kenna, a product of the Power’s junior ranks since under 12s, made his senior debut.
“William played on the wing and a bit up forward.
“He’s fast, knows how to find space and took a really good contested mark on Saturday.”
Fred Beasley was the Power’s best in the loss.
“Fred did well coming back from a groin injury, his workload has been light on,” Uwland said.
“He looked back to normal on Saturday with the way he was able to break away from packs.”
Keilan Webster Bamford and Max Kavenagh were also in the Power’s best.
“Max has been really good and was strong with his pressure.
“Keilan set up well, played that third man up role and is very courageous.”
Paul McSween was the Power’s only multiple goal kicker with two.
The Power’s next assignment after this week’s league bye is a home game against South Rovers on July 19.
Allansford were also too strong in the reserves, scoring a 19.16.130 to 2.0.12 win.
Neil Kelly, George Beasley and Alex Kenna were Kolora-Noorat’s best, with Trent Glennen and Riley Scanlon kicking a goal each.
The under 18 football saw Allansford record a 13 point win, 8.4.52 to 6.3.39.
Jack Smerdon, Sonny Podger and Levi Cootesmith were best for the Power, with Oscar Ritchie kicking three goals.
Kolora-Noorat had a 8.6.54 to 4.6.30 win in the under 15 football.
Noah McKenzie, Archie Curran and Leo Beasley were the Power’s best, Curran and Archie McDonald kicking three goals each.
Allansford was too strong in the under 13 game, scoring a 11.9.75 to 1.0.6 win.
Braxton Sachs, Crawford Dunn and Hamish Messer were the junior Power’s best, with Sachs kicking the Power’s lone goal.
Allansford had a strong 65-44 win in the A grade netball.
“Allansford really did come out firing,” Power coach Lillie Bourke said.
“They’re a great team, despite the score I feel we did our best to take it up to them.”
Goal shooter Courtney Garner scored 30 goals and was best for the Power.
“Courtney was fantastic again, she’s really hitting her straps in her first season with us,” Bourke said.
Molly Bourke and Nellie Sadler were also listed in the best for the Power.
“Molly was great, she showed real leadership skills and played a variety of roles on Saturday,” Bourke said.
“Nellie was fantastic in defence again, she’s having a really solid season for a young player.”
Bourke is looking forward to the break ahead this week, with Kolora sitting seventh on the ladder, equal on points with Timboon (fifth) and Old Collegians (6th).
“We’ve got some important games coming up, we’ll reset after this weekend and hit the rest of the season hard.”
Kolora-Noorat had a 31-26 win in the A reserve game.
Hayley Collins, Jessica Beasley and Steph Jenkins were best for Kolora-Noorat, Collins scored a match high 21 goals with Eliza Smith scoring 10.
Allansford took out the B grade game with a 49-10 win.
Keely Vaughan and Lucy Molan were best for the B grade Power, with Alexandra Smith scoring eight goals.
Allansford won a tight 17 and under game 40-39.
Jade Byron, Ella Maher and Eliza Beaton were best for the Power, with Harriot Riches scoring 22 goals and Matilda Curran 17.
Allansford scored a 52-19 win in the 15 and under netball.
Isla Spokes was best for the Power, with Harriot Riches scoring nine goals and Zoe Roberts eight.
The 13 and under game saw Kolora-Noorat score a big 34-9 win.
Quinn Thomas and Georgie Mellington were the best for the Power, with Skyla Coburn scoring 18 goals and Thomas 10.
