Sport
31 July, 2025
Finals hopes dashed
KOLORA-Noorat’s senior football finals hopes ended on Saturday after a nine point loss to Timboon.
In muddy, wet conditions at the Timboon Recreation Reserve, the Demons scored a 3.8.26 to 2.5.17 win.
“It was a very difficult game, scores were extremely hard to come by,” Kolora-Noorat coach Sam Uwland said.
The Power kicked a goal in each of the first two quarters but were unable to score after half time.
“Timboon fought hard and were very smart defensively.
“In those conditions there were a lot of tired guys in the second half.”
Uwland singled out defenders Oscar Curran, Henry Kenna and Nick Marshall for their efforts.
“Those three were sensational all day down back, they chopped off a lot of Timboon’s forward entries.”
Fred Beasley, Louis Cahill and Ethan Wyss also featured in the Power’s best.
With finals now all but out of the equation, next year will be the focus for Kolora-Noorat.
“There’s still plenty to gain this year with development of our young group for next year,” Uwland said.
“A lot of pluses have come out of this year so far, the vibe around the club is very positive.”
This week the Power host Panmure at Noorat.
“We lost to Panmure the first time around this year, so this time it will be all about going in with the right mindset and playing our best footy.”
Timboon had a strong 10.3.63 to 3.4.22 win in the reserves football.
Josh Brown, Paul McSween and George Beasley were the Power’s best in the loss.
McSween, Beasley and Craig King kicked a goal each for Kolora-Noorat.
Kolora-Noorat had a 3.4.22 to 2.2.14 win in the under 18 football.
Sonny Podger, Max Kavenagh and Eitan Brooks were best for the Power, with Oscar Ritchie kicking all three goals.
In the under 15 football, Timboon registered a 6.4.40 to 4.7.31 win.
Archie Curran, Leo Beasley and Michael Woolhouse were best for the Power, with Beasley kicking two goals and Stanley Coverdale and Crawford Dunn one each.
In the under 13s, Timboon had a big 15.11.101 to 2.0.12 win.
Crawford Dunn, Jack Menz and Daniel Newton were best for the junior Power, with Dunn and Newton kicking a goal each.
In the A grade netball, Timboon scored a crucial 52-44 victory.
The loss for Kolora-Noorat sees the Power now four points behind fifth placed Timboon in seventh.
Molly Bourke, Nellie Sadler and Courtney Garner were best for the Power, with Garner shooting 33 goals and coach Lillie Bourke eight.
Timboon had a 37-33 win in the A reserve netball.
Eliza Smith scored 20 goals, with Jessica Beasley, Steph Jenkins and Nicole O’Shannessy best for Kolora-Noorat.
The B grade game saw Timboon record a 36-28 win.
Alexandra Smith, Lucy Molan and Grace Roberts were the Power’s best, with Smith shooting 13 goals and Alexis Ameduri 10.
Timboon scored a 41-29 win in the 17 and under netball.
Matilda Curran, Mayci Dwyer and Eliza Beaton were the Power’s best, with Harriot Riches scoring 16 goals and Curran 13.
In the 15 and under match, Timboon recorded a 31-19 win.
Zoe Roberts scored 13 goals and was best for Kolora-Noorat.
The 13 and under game saw Timboon have a 31-21 win.
Jade Byron, Tilli Hutchins and Syriah Guy were best for Kolora-Noorat, with Ruby Williams scoring 16 goals.
