Sport
30 July, 2026
Costly errors from the Power
KOLORA-Noorat was competitive in its round 15 Warrnambool and District senior football match against second-placed Russells Creek on Saturday, but still went down by 42 points.
Russells Creek ran out 14.18.102 to 9.6.60 winners at the Mack Oval.
“We were certainly competitive and our pressure and tackling was good all day,” Kolora-Noorat coach Shane Scanlon said.
“We had patches where we played really well and moved the footy well, but at times just costly errors that resulted in goals going back the other way was probably the main thing that hurt us.”
Nick Marshall was best for the Power in the loss.
“Nick was one of the ones who used the footy really well, he just linked up well through the backline, hit targets and got a couple of possessions in a row.
“He used the footy well and set us up well from down there.”
Defender Brad Lucas was also in the best for Kolora-Noorat.
“He was probably our only tall defender down there, he’s really hard at it all day, crashes in and hurts, he was awfully sore after the game, I’m hoping he gets up for this week.
“Talking to their coach after the game, they had four or five blokes sore because of his presence too, he only knows one way.”
Jack Lehmann was the most effective forward for the Power, kicking four goals.
“Jack did well, kicked four and probably could have kicked another couple, passed a couple off he could have kicked.
“He makes a fairly big difference to our side, Jack, whether he’s forward or back, it just gives us quality at either end and means that he gives us a bit more flexibility with other players.”
This week the Power hosts Timboon at the Noorat Recreation Reserve.
In the reserves football, Russells Creek had a 13.9.87 to 0.2.2 win.
Mitchell Wyss, Dylan Stone, Jack Pekin, Caleb McLean, Ethan McMaster and Ben Whytcross were best for the Power in the loss.
The under 18.5 game saw Russells Creek record a 10.10.70 to 1.3.9 win.
Patrick Spokes, Kai Tonkin, William Kenna, Damon Anders, Darcy Hutton and Ben Whytcross were Kolora-Noorat’s best, with Spokes kicking the lone goal.
The under 13.5 game saw Russells Creek register a 6.4.40 to 0.0.0 win.
Jack Menz, Crawford Dunn, Riley McIntosh, Charlie Simpson, Braydon Guy and Jaylen Timperley were best for the junior Power.
WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 15
RESEVRES FOOTBALL
RUSSELLS CREEK v KOLORA NOORAT
Russells Creek 13.9 (87) defeated Kolora Noorat 0.2 (2)
Best Players
Russells Creek: Alix Lane, Leigh McKane, Coedie Carter, Aaron Williams, Isaiah McLeod, Pat Keane
Kolora Noorat: Mitchell Wyss, Dylan Stone, Jack Pekin, Caleb McLean, Ethan McMaster, Benjamin Whytcross
Goal Kickers
Russells Creek: Aaron Williams 5, Jyah Chatfield 2, Bill Mellcan 2, Alix Lane, Harrison McCormack, Isaiah McLeod, Benjamin van Zelst
A five goal win in the A grade netball has seen Kolora-Noorat move back into the top five.
The tight contest throughout saw the Power triumph 48-43.
“It was so exciting, a much needed and very good win,” Power coach Lillie Bourke said.
“We now sit fifth, ahead on percentage which is great.”
Fresh from her 100-goal performance the week before, Tara Elliott dominated with a match high 43 goals.
Mid-courter Hannah O’Connor was best for Kolora-Noorat in the win.
“Hannah was fantastic, she ran through the middle and in wing attack, she was steady when we needed her to be and really just led by example.”
Consistent performers Molly Bourke and Ailish Glennen were also in the best for the Power.
“Molly was great in wing attack and wing defence, she showed her maturity in a lot of situations.
“Ailish gives her all every week, is always such a team player, we love having her.”
The A reserve game saw Russells Creek score a 36-32 win.
Best for the Power were Grace Lee, Ruby Cain and Jessica Beasley, with Lee scoring 18 goals.
In the B grade netball, Russells Creek scored a 44-21 win.
Kolora-Noorat’s best were Grace Roberts, Linda Kenna and Meg Pekin, with Alexandra Smith shooting 11 goals.
The 17 and under netball saw Russells Creek win 46-18.
Millicent Black, Mayci Dwyer and Harriot Riches were best, with Riches shooting 11 goals.
The 15 and under game saw a 28-20 win to Kolora-Noorat.
Ruby Williams, Jade Byron and Courtney Stonehouse were the Power’s best, with Skyla Coburn shooting 19 goals and Isla Spokes nine.
The 13 and under netball ended in a 20-20 draw.
Tilli Hutchins, Clancey Greene and Kayla Denny were best for Kolora-Noorat, with Indi Blair shooting 12 goals.
In the 11 and under game, Russells Creek scored a 35-2 victory.
Best for the Power were Zoe Hayden, Rosie Selman and Holly Davis, with Selman and Milana Herry shooting a goal each.
WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 15
A GRADE NETBALL
RUSSELLS CREEK v KOLORA NOORAT
Russells Creek 43 lost to Kolora Noorat 48
Best Players
Russells Creek: Charlotte van der Starre, Fleur Mahoney, Ruby Evans
Kolora Noorat: Hannah O’Connor, Private player, Ailish Glennen
Goal Scorers
Russells Creek: Molly Evans 19, Rebecca Hicks 14, Ruby Evans 10
Kolora Noorat: Tara Ellott 43, Sophie Lehmann 5
