General News
27 April, 2023
Magpies rewarded
CAMPERDOWN’S senior footballers have celebrated their first win of the 2023 season with a 19-point victory over North Warrnambool.
CAMPERDOWN’S senior footballers have celebrated their first win of the 2023 season with a 19-point victory over North Warrnambool.
Playing on the Eagles’ home ground last Saturday, the Magpies were eager to get some points on the Hampden League ladder following an opening round loss to Terang Mortlake and a round two defeat at the hands of South Warrnambool.
Senior coach Neville Swayn said while it was good to get the first win under their belts early in the season, he was confident the side was on the right track.
“It was good to get the win and it was a good reward for all the hard work the boys have been doing,” he said.
“We keep building each week and I’m confident more success will come on the scoreboard. The most pleasing thing was that everyone played their role and we’re where we want to be at the moment.”
Swayn made particular mention of the efforts of on-ballers Hamish Sinnott and Cameron Spence, while Wil Raybottom also earned praise for his strength in the ruck while Archie McBean was “consistent down back”.
Final scores on the weekend were Camperdown 11.12.78 to North Warrnambool 8.11.59.
Best for the Magpies were Will Rowbottom, Hamish Sinnott, Harry Sumner, Judah Dundon and Cameron Spence.
Sam Gordon booted five and was well supported by team-mates Jason Baird with two and singles to Nick Jones, Myles Sinnott, Zach Sinnott and Cameron Spence.
Earlier in the day, the reserves’ struggled against an in-form Eagles, going down by 78 points, 4.3.27 to 16.9.105.
Best for the Magpies were Ethan Coates, Shane Morgan, Hugh Gordon, Xavier O’Connor and Nelson Loader.
Tim Fitzgerald finished with two goals, while Devon Coates and Hugh Gordon both contributed one.
Camperdown’s under 18.5 side also struggled against the Eagles, going down 2.0.12 to 20.19.139.
Luke Kavenagh and Kona Kerr each contributed a goal while Kavenagh was named best on ground for the Magpies alongside Wilba Cheeseman, Lucas Wiffen, Brock Stephens, Tarkyn Love and Eddie Baker.
Camperdown’s netballers enjoyed a mixed bag of results, with four wins and five losses for the weekend.
Results were as follows:
Open – Camperdown lost to North Warrnambool 31-67. Best for the Magpies: Emily Stephens and Elsie Sinnott.
Division one – Camperdown lost to North Warrnambool 27-53. Best players: Chloe O’Brien and Kirby Stonehouse.
Division two – Camperdown lost to North Warrnambool 26-31. Best players for the Magpies: Rachael Giblett and Ruby Absalom.
Division three – Camperdown defeated North Warrnambool 35-22. Best players: Aliece Smith, Ellie Rickard and Tanisha Dooley.
17 and under – Camperdown lost to North Warrnambool 21-36. Best players: Cali Howells, Bella West and Elsie Sinnott.
15 and under – Camperdown lost to North Warrnambool 22-29. Best players: Breeana Daffy, Indiana Cameron and Macy Mahony.
15 and under reserves – Camperdown defeated North Warrnambool 26-18. Best players: Grace Fleming, Kayla Loving and Maisie Molan.
13 and under – Camperdown defeated North Warrnambool 57-2. Best for the Magpies: Kiara Love and Taylor Cameron.
13 and under reserves – Camperdown defeated North Warrnambool 20-4. Best players: Meg Nolan, Ava Lafferty and Kara Bell.
This weekend’s split round will see Camperdown home to Warrnambool and Cobden travel to Bushfield to take on North Warrnambool.
