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30 May, 2025
Game-winning third term from Demons
LISMORE Derrinallum’s senior footballers celebrated their fifth win of the season with a convincing 73-point victory over Glenthompson Dunkeld.
Playing on the Rams’ home ground, the Demons finished on 14.11.95 while containing the home side to 3.4.22.
Lismore Derrinallum led by 15 points at half-time, Demons coach Alec Wiltshire noting that the home team had set up well early.
“They always match up well against us, they changed a few things up for this game and made it hard for us to score by clogging up our forward line,” he said.
However, the Demons scoring opened up in the third quarter, kicking 7.5 to no score.
“The third quarter was our best quarter of the year so far, we got past their tactics and played our game,” Wiltshire said.
Max McIntosh and Josh Sanders were the Demons best, Wiltshire full of praise for their contributions.
“Max plays off half back, he hadn’t played for a couple of years but he gives us plenty of drive,” Wiltshire said.
“Josh has transformed himself from a centre half back to an inside midfielder, he’s a strong shearer, hard at the footy and very team oriented.”
Key forward Lachie Constable kicked six goals to take his season tally to 31 in six games, with small forward Jack McCallum kicking three.
Austin Humphrey and Henry Walsh rounded out Lismore Derrinallum’s best players list.
This week the Demons take on Tatyoon at Tatyoon, Wiltshire expecting a tough game despite the Hawks only having one win so far this season.
“I can’t remember beating Tatyoon at their ground in my time at the club, they have a lot of new players so it will be interesting to see what we come up against,” Wiltshire said.
The reserves match saw Lismore Derrinallum score a 51 point win, 11.10.76 to 3.7.25.
Will Beaton kicked three goals for the Demons with two each to Nick Sinclair and Ryan Jeffrey, with Jack Sanders, Tim Turner and Beaton best for the winners.
Glenthompson Dunkeld had a big 12.12.84 to 1.0.6 win in the under 16.5 football.
Best for the junior Demons were Luke Bond, Jackson Lyddy, Jake Burleigh and Jack Fay.
Glenthompson Dunkeld got the points in the A grade netball, winning 38-30.
Emily Murray shot 24 goals for the A grade Demons, with Alex Sheridan named alongside Murray as best.
The B grade match saw a 29-27 win to Glenthompson Dunkeld.
Abbie Burford and Sophia Robinson were the Demons best, with Stella Horspole scoring 14 goals and Bridgette Filbay 13.
Glenthompson Dunkeld also took the points in C grade netball, 28-18.
Ava Stewart and Lila Sharrock were best for the C grade Demons, with Sophie Sumner top scoring with eight goals and Holly Bond scoring seven.
Lismore Derrinallum were too good in the 18 and under game with a 32-11 win.
Stella Horspole shot 15 goals for the Demons, Holly Bond scoring 13.
Jess Miller and Georgia Somerville were best for the under 18s.
The 15 and under netball saw Glenthompson Dunkeld get the points, 35-15.
Wednesday Smith and Charlotte Henderson best for the under 15 Demons, with Maddison Mitchell scoring five goals.
Glenthompson Dunkeld won the 13 and under netball 32-4.
Evie Mitchell and Ruby Fay were best for the junior Demons.
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