Sport
13 June, 2023
Ladder leaders too strong
COBDEN sits just half a game outside the top five after last weekend’s loss to ladder leaders, South Warrnambool.
COBDEN sits just half a game outside the top five after last weekend’s loss to ladder leaders, South Warrnambool.
The Bombers remain just two points behind the improving Koroit in fifth and will be looking to sneak into the five when they take on the Saints at their home ground this weekend.
Last Saturday’s round nine clash was a tough one for the home side, who, after a strong first quarter, were limited in scoring opportunities for the remainder of the game.
The first term saw the Bombers get off to a flyer, kicking five goals three while containing the visitors to just one goal, two behinds.
However, the second half saw the Roosters come out strong, adding a further four majors and six behinds while the Bombers added just one point.
Only four points separated the two sides at the main break, however, the Roosters were able to add six goals in the second half while the Bombers added just one major.
Final scores were South Warrnambool 11.16.82 to Cobden 6.7.43.
Best for the Bombers were Patrick Smith, Zac Green, Rhys Unwin, Ben Berry, Paul Pekin and Jack Hammond.
Ashley Rosolin and Smith each booted two goals for the Bombers, while Berry and Jesse Williamson added one each.
Round nine of the reserves competition saw the Bombers go down by 50 points, 5.2.32 to 11.7.73.
Despite this first loss of the season, the Bombers remain on top of the ladder, just percentage above the Roosters.
Michael Koroneos kicked two goals for the Bombers, supported by Harry Darcy, Sam Darcy and Louis Robertson with a goal apiece.
Best for the home side were Bradley Gillingham, Mitch Reed, Robertson, Nico Nieuwenhuizen and Thomas Marshall.
Cobden’s under 18.5s also went down to the Roosters, 3.4.22 to 8.12.60.
Gus Walsh, Kurtis Baker, Brodie Foster, Angus Molan, Safari McVilly and Jonty Robertson were best for the Bombers.
Goals went to Kurtis Baker, Jayden Gass and Angus Molan.
Cobden’s open netballers also found the going tough, defeated by South Warrnambool 64-38.
Best for Cobden were Nadine McNamara, Emily Finch and Sophie Blain.
Other netball results were as follows:
Division one – Cobden defeated South Warrnambool 49-48. Best for the Bombers: Alicia Blain, Molly Hutt and Jessica McGlade.
Division two – Cobden defeated South Warrnambool 31-30. Best players: Courtney Gatens, Hannah Justin and Emily Darcy.
Division three – Cobden lost to South Warrnambool 35-37. Best players: Monique Beames and Elly Harris.
17 and under – Cobden defeated South Warrnambool 38-32. Best: Kate Smith, Jessica Walsh and Matilda Darcy.
17 and under reserves – Cobden defeated South Warrnambool 24-23. Best players: Shelby Cameron and Charlotte Bennett.
15 and under – Cobden lost to South Warrnambool 13-36. Best players: Emily Hickey, Lila Bennett and Georgie Oborne.
13 and under – Cobden lost to South Warrnambool 24-33. Best players: Tyra Sambell and Maddison Fisher.
13 and under reserves – Cobden lost to South Warrnambool 3-49. Best for the Bombers were Greta Darcy and Grace Hester.
