Sport
5 September, 2025
Finals await netballers
IT was a tough finish to the season for Camperdown’s senior footballers last Saturday, with a 92 point loss at Koroit’s Victoria Park.
After an even first term, the Saints asserted their dominance with an eight goal to none second quarter to set up the 18.15.123 to 4.7.31 win.
“It wasn’t ideal,” Camperdown coach Clinton Thomas lamented.
“We didn’t finish the season how we would have liked.”
After a season full of competitive performances, the Magpies ended with a rare poor performance.
“The Cobden game in round six was the only other game where we didn’t really let out a yelp.
“Koroit are a very good team playing very good footy, we did make them look good, they came out very much up and about.”
Luke Kavenagh was best for Camperdown in the loss.
“Luke did really well and competed well in the ruck, he had a big third quarter giving us access to centre clearances.”
Alec Thomas had an equal match high 12 tackles and was also in the Magpies best.
“It was probably one of Alec’s better games for the year, he’s a tough competitor and tackled really well.”
Camperdown finished the season in seventh place, half a game out of the top five with eight wins, nine losses and a draw.
Immediately, the attention has turned to 2026.
“We’ve already met with most of the boys and are thrilled with the commitment for next year.
“We’ll look to add to our depth and will start mapping out the pre-season.”
Koroit also dominated the reserves football with a 23.14.152 to 4.1.25 win.
Luke Ball, Tim Fitzgerald, Leigh Ball, Paddy Hassett, Ned Molan and Taj Cunningham were Camperdown’s best in the loss.
Hassett kicked two goals with one each to Ned Molan and Tim Fitzgerald.
The Magpies reserves ended the season in ninth place with three wins and 15 losses.
The under 18 game saw Koroit win 11.15.81 to no score.
Ned Molan, Taj Cunningham, Scott Londregan, Archie McDonald, Max Rees and Harrison Glennen were best for Camperdown.
The under 18 Magpies finished last without a win.
Senior Football
Camperdown v Koroit
In the Open netball, the match ended in a 52-52 draw.
“The girls did such a good job,” Camperdown coach Jill Leader said of the match against third-placed Koroit.
“We started really strongly, then Koroit came back hard.”
Camperdown led by seven goals at half-time before the Saints narrowed the lead to two goals at the last change.
“The last quarter saw us have a few little fumbles and brain fades that allowed them to score and level it up.”
The improvement from the last encounter between the two teams was a big positive for Leader.
“Last time (in round nine) they beat us by 36 goals, it was a solid turnaround.
“The belief the girls will get out of that will be immense.”
Teenager Indy Cameron was best for Camperdown in the tied result.
“As wing attack, Indy played one of her most consistent games.
“She ended up having seven different opponents play on her, she was pretty much unstoppable.”
Fellow young players Elsie Sinnott and Piper Stephens were also in the Magpies best.
“Elsie played a fantastic role picking up Koroit’s goalers, she did a great job.
“Piper has played some of her best netball in the past few weeks.”
Nell Mitchell top scored with 31 goals, with Stephens scoring 21.
This week Camperdown, who finished fifth, play Cobden in the elimination final at Koroit.
“We played well at Koroit last week, hopefully playing at the same venue this week gives us a psychological advantage.
“We’re full of excitement to see how we will go.”
In the division one netball, Koroit recorded a 48-26 win.
Eliza Fleming, Macy Mahony and Chloe O’Brien were best for Camperdown, with Kiara Love shooting nine goals.
The division one Magpies end the season in ninth position with four wins and 14 losses.
Koroit got the points in division two with a 40-39 win.
Grace Dawson top scored with 23 goals and was named as best for Camperdown along with Alice Dawson and Emily Field, with captain Lauren Groen scoring 16 goals.
The division two Magpies finished 10th with one win and 17 losses.
Koroit had a 38-25 win in the division three game.
Lauren Murphy, Airlee Cole and Rachael Giblett were best for Camperdown, with Evie Mahony scoring 12 goals.
The Magpies finished ninth in division three with three wins, 14 losses and a draw.
The 17 and under netball was a tight contest, Koroit scoring a 39-38 win.
Piper Stephens, Isabella McDowall and Indy Cameron were best for the Magpies, with Stephens shooting 25 goals and Georgia Oates 12.
The 17 and under Magpies ended up third on the ladder and will play South Warrnambool in tomorrow’s qualifying final at Mortlake.
In the 17 and under reserves netball, Koroit scored a 43-15 win.
Matilda Narik, Maisie Molan and Keira Johnston were best for Camperdown, with Johnston scoring six goals.
Camperdown finished seventh in the 17 and under reserves competition with three wins and 11 losses.
In the 15 and under netball, Camperdown had a 29-27 victory.
Best for the Magpies were Madison Lucas, Kiara Love and Elle Mahony, with Love scoring 21 goals.
The under 15 Magpies finished fourth and will take on Terang Mortlake in Sunday’s elimination final.
In the 15 and under reserves, Camperdown scored a 28-26 win.
Evie Mahony scored 20 goals, while best for Camperdown were Scarlett Simmonds, Bonnie Van Den Berghe and Sasha Kerr.
The 15 and under Magpie reserves ended up in sixth place with five wins and 11 losses, one win out of the top five.
Koroit had a 35-28 win in the 13 and under netball.
Chloe Castle, Bella Brebner and Mali Maskell were best for the Magpies, with Maskell shooting 21 goals.
The under 13 Magpies finish the home and away season in second place and will play South Warrnambool in tomorrow’s qualifying final.
The 13 and under reserves game saw Camperdown record a close 20-19 win.
Vogue Fleming, Reagan Webb and Alice Dennis were best for the Magpies, with Fleming, Ruby Johnston and Zahlia Hill all scoring six goals.
The Magpies 13 and under reserves finished third on the ladder and will play Koroit again tomorrow in the qualifying final.
Open Netball
Camperdown v Koroit
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