Magpies take on reigning premiers

CAMPERDOWN put up a strong showing against reigning premiers North Warrnambool in the round three Hampden league senior football clash on ANZAC Day.

North Warrnambool just held the edge throughout to score a 13 point win, 8.8.56 to 5.13.43.

“It was a bit disappointing in the sense that it felt like we put ourselves in the position that it was a winnable game,” Camperdown coach Clinton Thomas said.

“We’re getting better each week, we’re progressing especially considering we had four unavailable due to injury from the week before, so we brought in even younger lads, and they held up to the pressure pretty well.”

One of those younger lads was Scott Londregan, who made his senior debut.

“Scotty did well, he’s a tough little competitor, he doesn’t take a backward step, he’s got a bit of flexibility and a bit of speed.

“He slotted in pretty well for his first game.”

Josh Place was best for Camperdown in the loss.

“JP had a cracking game, the last couple of weeks we’ve been playing him in a slightly different role as opposed to his classic defender role, and he’s really stepped up.

“He still brings that same intensity and defensive pressure pretty much wherever he plays, which is what we’ve been needing in terms of being a little bit more competitive in other areas in the field.”

Another to stand up was recruit Bailey Thompson, who had 20 possessions as well as laying nine tackles.

“Bailey’s starting to adjust to the different style of play to what they play up north and I guess also adjusting to the different role that he is playing.

“He continues to find his feet, he’s putting up some pretty good numbers there and he’s having a real impact.”

The Camperdown mentor said playing on Anzac Day was special for his team.

“We have a couple of boys in Gryff Dwyer and Darcy Vick both playing, who served 12 months in the defence force last year.

“Griff is still in the army reserves and Darcy’s finished up, so it’s one of those things that it has a bit of meaning for a lot of the boys, it’s always a good experience to share in a day with some bigger meaning.”

This week Camperdown head to the Reid Oval to take on Warrnambool.

The reserves match saw North Warrnambool score a 15.13.103 to 1.4.10 win.

Xavier O’Connor, Luke Bone and Eddie Baker were Camperdown’s best, with Jacob Fowler kicking the lone goal.

North Warrnambool had a 100 point win in the under 18s, 20.14.134 to 5.4.34.

Charlie Londregan, Dustin Lane and Archie Walker were best for the under 18 Magpies, with Walker kicking two goals.

North Warrnambool also got the win in the under 16s, 14.14.98 to 3.8.26.

Ethan Shadforth, Max Rees, Alex Huggins, Miller Murphy and Ollie West were best for Camperdown in the loss, with Shadforth, West and Bayden Ward kicking a goal each.

North Warrnambool also got the points in the under 14 football, 7.10.52 to 1.7.13.

Oscar Pyle kicked the only goal and was named in the best along with Harry Sinnott, Parker Lockhart and Fergus Lillie.

The Magpies had a 20 point win in the under 12 football, 7.10.52 to 5.2.32.

Roy Molan kicked two goals, with Spencer Doolan, Hudson Teal and Lewie West best for the Magpies.

After leading for much of the game, Camperdown had a one goal loss in the Open netball, 60-59.

Scores were level on 42-42 at three-quarter time with the Eagles shooting 18 goals to 17 in the final term.

Piper Stephens, Nell Mitchell and Rosie Pickles were Camperdown’s best in the loss, with Stephens scoring 32 goals and Mitchell 27.

The division one netball went the way of North Warrnambool who had a 41-33 win.

Kiara Love, Isobel Sinnott, Isla Fleming were best for Camperdown, with Love shooting 25 goals.

The division two game saw Camperdown score a 33-28 win.

Hannah Plozza scored 16 goals and Grace Dawson 11 in the win, with Alice Dawson, Lily Baker and Kirby Stonehouse best.

The division three match ended in a 24-24 draw.

Best for Camperdown were Amy Boland, Lauren Murphy and Lily Baker.

North Warrnambool had a 46-38 win in the 17 and under netball.

Kiara Love shot 32 goals and was named in the best with Charlotte Hinds and Madison Lucas.

The 17 and under reserves saw a 38-11 win to North Warrnambool.

Kayla Loving, Charli Lee and Matéa McKenzie were best for Camperdown in the loss.

The 15 and under game saw North Warrnamool score a 29-27 win.

Olive Wills, Edie Molan and Violet McDowall were best for the Magpies, with Taylor Cameron and Abigail Sinnott shooting 13 goals each.

In the 15 and under reserves netball, Camperdown had a 25-22 win.

Best for Camperdown were Vogue Fleming, Ruby Hinkley and Zhai Lyons, with Ruby Johnstone shooting 15 goals.

The 13 and under game saw a 29-17 win to the Eagles.

Bella Brebner, Alexa Raven and Marlee Fitzgerald were Camperdown’s best, with Fitzgerald shooting 12 goals.

North Warrnambool’s 13 and under reserves team registered a 23-10 win.

Best for the junior Magpies were Luella Rylance, Olivia Simmonds and Willow Wills, with Rylance scoring seven goals.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

ROUND 3
SENIOR FOOTBALL
CAMPERDOWN v NORTH WARRNAMBOOL
Camperdown 5.13 (43) lost to North Warrnambool 8.8 (56)

Best players:
Camperdown: Joshua Place, Luke O’Neil, Gryff Dwyer, jonty lafferty, Brock Stephens, Myles Sinnott
North Warrnambool: Josh Walker, Reece Scoble, Angus Noske, Lachlan Wines, Zac Everall, Callum Grundy

Goal kickers:
Camperdown: Tom Baker 2, Paddy Hassett, Jonty Lafferty, Joshua Place
North Warrnambool: Josh Walker 5, Zac Everall, Callum Grundy, Charlie McKinnon