Sport
26 June, 2025
Mixed bag for Bloods
A FIVE goal last quarter wasn’t enough for Terang Mortlake to get over the line in the round 10 senior football match against Camperdown on Saturday.
The Magpies held on to score a two-point win, 13.9.87 to 12.13.85 at the Leura Oval, handing the Bloods their second loss to the Magpies in 2025.
“It was a decent game with plenty of momentum swings,” Terang Mortlake co-captain Joe Arundell said.
“Camperdown made the most of their chances.”
The game of coach Lewy Taylor, who had 37 possessions and kicked five goals, drew praise from Arundell.
“Lewy couldn’t have done much more to get us over the line.
“He played one of the best last quarters you’d ever see.”
Recruits Trent West and Colin O’Riordan, both in their second game in Bloods colours, were also in the best.
“Westy was a strong presence in the ruck and gave us a great target,” Arundell said.
“Colin was really good, he has good pace and his skill is an asset.”
Arundell made his 150th senior appearance for Terang Mortlake in this match, a milestone he is proud of at the club he has played his whole career at.
“It’s taken a long time to get to 150, feels like my 100th was a long time ago,” Arundell said.
“There’s been plenty of injuries and the Covid interruptions in that time.”
Arundell, a three-time club best and fairest who had 42 possessions in the round nine win over Warrnambool, is enjoying his football.
“The body is feeling good and despite the result on Saturday I feel like we are going well.”
Still right in the mix in the finals race, Arundell is upbeat.
“It’s such an even competition, anyone can beat anyone on their day.
“Our best is right up there in the competition.”
Terang Mortlake had a strong win in the reserves, 14.10.94 to 1.5.11.
Best for the Bloods were Toby Harris, Liam McGuane and Hamish Hobbs, with Hobbs kicking three goals.
Terang Mortlake got the points in the under 18s, 8.11.59 to 2.4.16.
Liam McGinness, Charlie Roberts and Mason Barr were best for the Bloods, with Barr kicking five goals.
Terang Mortlake had a 35-point win in the under 16s, 7.10.52 to 2.5.17.
Best for the Bloods were Lachlan Primmer, Caleb Bamford and Tom Scanlon, with Samuel Lillico kicking two goals.
Camperdown got the win in the under 14 game, 7.12.54 to 6.4.40.
Paddy Meade, Harry Membrey and Liam Kenna were the best players for Terang Mortlake, Meade kicking two goals.
Camperdown also took the points in the under 12s, 3.3.21 to 0.1.1.
Zac Clarke, Morgan Primmer and Braxton Sachs were best for the junior Bloods.
In the Open netball, Terang Mortlake and Camperdown fought out a thrilling draw.
Eboni Knights scored 27 goals and Jacqui Arundell 23 for Terang Mortlake.
The division one netball saw Terang Mortlake score a 39-31 win.
Pippa Barr, Lyla Grundy and Claudia Lee were best for the Bloods, with Grundy scoring 30 goals.
Terang Mortlake got the points in the division two game with a 43-31 win.
Best for the Bloods were Ashleigh Hunger, Tori Kitschke and Holly Fowler, with Fowler scoring 23 goals and Jessica Bell 11.
The division three game saw Camperdown score a 41-33 win.
Amy Conheady, Zoe Williams and Hannah Delaney were named best for the Bloods, Ava Nolan shooting 13 goals.
It was a 37-16 win to Terang Mortlake in the 17 and under netball.
Lyla Grundy, Pippa Barr and Mckenzie Dillon were best for Terang Mortlake, with Grundy shooting a match high 30 goals.
The 17 and under reserves netball saw a 33-16 win for Terang Mortlake.
Molly Kavenagh, Milli Coolahan and Maddison Wallace were best for the Bloods, with Isla Primrose shooting 25 goals.
The 15 and under netball finished in a 31-all draw.
Mckenzie Dillon, Madelyn Clarke and Lily Guthrie were best for the under 15 Bloods, with Clarke scoring 18 goals and Sadie Baker 13.
Terang Mortlake had a 41-21 win in the 15 and under reserves.
Sommer Jones, Kara Bell and Chloe Bouchier were best for the Bloods, with Bouchier scoring 33 goals.
Camperdown won the 13 and under game 34-17.
Matilda Conheady, Daisy Dillon and Imogen Barr were best for the Bloods, with Poppy Moloney scoring 10 goals.
Camperdown had a strong 35-12 win in the 13 and under reserves netball.
Beth Heffernan, Shania Madzarevic and Francesca Rickard were best for the junior Bloods, with Charli Jones shooting seven goals.
