Sport
4 September, 2025
One point loss ends Bloods season
A HEARTBREAKING one point final round loss has seen Terang Mortlake’s senior footballers miss the finals on percentage.
The Bloods trailed the Blues all day, kicking one goal six to one straight goal in the final term to almost pinch the game.
The 6.14.50 to 6.13.49 loss at the Terang Recreation Reserve saw the Bloods finish the season on 36 points, equal with Portland, but with an inferior percentage of 103.89 compared to Portland’s 113.58.
“Just a really disappointing feeling,” Terang Mortlake coach Lewy Taylor said of the loss.
“We certainly had our chances on Saturday.”
Taylor said it was not only Saturday’s loss but the inconsistent form of his team throughout the season which cost them a finals berth.
“We were only able to manage two wins in a row twice throughout the season.
“We just couldn’t string together wins despite playing really good footy at times against good teams.”
Despite the disappointment of missing finals, Taylor noted some positives.
“Being able to play as many young kids as we did was a real positive, some of them played nearly every game and developed well.
“I look forward to seeing them next season with another pre-season behind them.”
Will and Alex Moloney were best for the Bloods in the loss.
“They were both important, Will has been great down back, Alex has played some good footy and it’s great he has got through the year healthy.”
The Bloods had more forward entries than Warrnambool but didn’t make the most of it.
“We had more inside 50s but just couldn’t convert which was very frustrating.”
Terang Mortlake will now immediately move their focus to the 2026 season.
“We’re looking to keep as many as possible and add depth where we can.
“I’m very bullish that we can make a big impact next year.”
In the reserves football, Terang Mortlake had an 8.6.54 to 7.8.50 win.
William Tanner, Chris Bant and Tom Arundell were best for Terang Mortlake, with Hamish Hobbs kicking two goals.
The Bloods reserves also finished the season in sixth place with eight wins and 10 losses, a game behind 5th placed Hamilton.
The under 18 game saw Terang Mortlake finish its season with a two point win, 9.6.60 to 9.4.58.
Caleb Bamford, Jack Richie and Liam McGinness were best for the Bloods, with Bamford kicking three goals and Hamish Molan two.
The under 18 Bloods ended the season in eighth place with five wins and 13 losses.
Senior Football
Terang Mortlake v Warrnambool
The Open netball saw Warrnambool run out 62-45 winners.
Lila Bennett, Jacqui Arndell and Johanna Glennen were best for Terang Mortlake in the loss, with Eboni Knights scoring 25 goals and Arundell 20.
The Bloods ended up seventh on the Open ladder, with five wins, 12 losses and a draw in 2025.
In the division one netball, Terang Mortlake recorded a 32-29 win.
Isabelle Kenna, Lyla Grundy and Sarah Davis were best for the Bloods, with Grundy scoring 21 goals and Bailee Overweter 10.
The division one Bloods finished the season in sixth place with nine wins and nine losses.
Warrnambool got the points in division two with a 50-33 win.
Tess McKenzie scored 18 goals and Holly Fowler 12 for the Bloods, with McKenzie, Caitlin Overweter and Deeanna Bell best.
The division two Bloods finished eighth with six wins and four losses.
Warrnambool scored a 35-30 win in the division three game.
Charli Dillon, Sophie Conheady and Lydia Harris were best for the Bloods in the loss.
Terang Mortlake finished eighth in division three with five wins, 12 losses and a draw in 2025.
Terang Mortlake registered a strong 57-14 win in the 17 and under game.
Lila Bennett, Charli Dillon and Lyla Grundy were best for the Bloods, with Grundy putting through 44 goals and Charli Dillon 12.
Terang Mortlake finished fourth in the under 17 competition and will play North Warrnambool in Sunday’s elimination final at Koroit.
Terang Mortlake had a 26-20 win in the 17 and under reserves football.
Piper Chatfield, Milli Coolahan and Maddison Wallace were best for the Bloods, with Isla Primrose shooting 20 goals.
The 17 and under Bloods reserves finished the home and away season in fourth place and will play Warrnambool again in this Sunday’s elimination final.
In the 15 and under netball, Warrnambool scored a 31-16 victory.
Violet Dillon, Madelyn Clarke and Sadie Baker were best for Terang Mortlake, with Baker scoring nine goals and Clarke seven.
The under 15 Bloods ended the season in fifth position and will play Camperdown in Sunday’s elimination final.
In the 15 and under reserves, Warrnambool scored a 39-25 win.
Chloe Bouchier, Lucia Clarke and Mia Baker were best for the Bloods, with Chloe Bouchier scoring 20 goals.
Terang Mortlake’s 15 and under team finished the home and away season in fourth place and will play Cobden in Sunday’s elimination final.
Terang Mortlake had a 27-23 win in the 13 and under netball.
Annabelle Blackford, Imogen Barr and Tilly Harrison were best for Terang Mortlake, with Blackford shooting 22 goals.
The under 13 Bloods finished seventh on the ladder with five wins and 13 losses.
The 13 and under reserves game saw Terang Mortlake win 22-12.
Beth Heffernan, Charli Jones and Isabella Robertson were best for the Bloods, with Robertson scoring 13 goals and Jones nine.
The under 13 reserves finished the season in eighth position with six wins and 12 losses.
Open Netball
Terang Mortlake v Warrnambool
