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17 July, 2026
Constable boots eight to lead Demons
AN eight goal haul to spearhead Lachie Constable has led Lismore/Derrinallum to a strong win over finals contender Caramut in round 11 of the Mininera and District senior football competition.
The Demons led at every change in wet conditions on their way to a 10.17.77 to 1.8.14 win at the Caramut Recreation Reserve.
“We were pleased to go in to the quarter time break with a two goal lead after kicking into what was a three to four goal breeze in the first term,” Lismore/Derrinallum coach Alec Wiltshire said.
“The heavens then opened up and we played in torrential rain for the next three quarters.
“It was pleasing we could then make the most of our opportunities and score a really good win.”
Wiltshire said a strong week of preparation contributed to the win.
“There’s been a bit of hype around Caramut and justifiably so, there’s a bit of unknown about them so we could really only control what we could control.
“We had a pretty good week on the track and carried that into Saturday which was really pleasing to see.”
Constable was named best after bagging eight of the Demons’ 10 goals.
“Lachie was very impressive in those conditions; the ball was like a piece of soap and got heavier and heavier.
“It was nice for him to hit the scoreboard, he’s probably played more of a team role in the past few weeks, but everyone likes a goal kicker and he was fantastic.”
Playing just his third game for the season, Zack Mongelli was second best for Lismore/Derrinallum.
“Zack’s had a tough year, he put in an unbelievable pre-season and then in our first practice match back in March did a hamstring, and he’s done it two or three times.
"He’s courageous, he’s got no fear, so just throws himself at the footy a lot of the times, and you close your eyes and just hope for the best; he would’ve intercepted six or seven balls and made it hard for Caramut to enter their forward 50.”
Blake Scott, Henry Walsh, Noah McIntosh and Marshall Browne were also in the best in the win for the Demons.
This week the undefeated Demons head to Moyston to take on the winless Moyston/Willaura team.
“We’ve got five games until finals so our focus is to just push each other to keep improving every week and focus on what we can control.”
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The reserves match saw Lismore/Derrinallum score an 11.12.78 to 2.4.16 win.
Fraser Toohey, Harry Bufton, Ryan Jeffrey, Todd Lamont, Jack Pitts and Tim Turner were the Demons best, with Jeffrey kicking five goals.
The under 17 football saw Lismore/Derrinallum score a 4.2.26 to 2.8.20 win.
Tyler Daffy, Luke Bond and Jackson Davies were the Demons best, with Davies kicking two goals and Charles Turner and Laine Scott one each.
In the under 13 game, Lismore/Derrinallum recorded a big 12.13.85 to 0.0.0 win.
Charles Turner, Liam Barr and Eddie Gellie were the best for the junior Demons, with Andrew Wylie kicking three goals and Turner and Gellie two each.
The A grade netball saw Lismore/Derrinallum register a strong 51-16 win.
Best for the Demons were Alex Sheridan and Steph Smith.
Caramut took out the B grade game with a 41-27 win.
Best for the Demons were Grace Fisher and Georgia Kerr, with Bridgette Filbay shooting 15 goals.
The C grade game ended in a 40-10 win to Caramut, with Bella Hovey, Darcie Marquand and Lilly Miller best for the Demons.
The 17 and under netball saw Caramut score a 46-10 win.
Sophie Fay and Tash Henderson were best for Lismore/Derrinallum, with Lacey Grundmann shooting six goals.
Caramut recorded a 41-18 win in 15 and under netball.
Sophie McConachy, Nina Birley and Ruby Fay were the Demons best in the loss, with Charlotte Henderson shooting nine goals.
The 13 and under game saw Lismore/Derrinallum score a 22-14 win, with Alexis Henderson and Matilda Henderson best for the junior Demons - Alexis Henderson shooting 14 goals.
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