Sport
21 May, 2026
Power starts strong but falls short
KOLORA-NOORAT were competitive but ultimately fell short in their round six Warrnambool and District senior football match on Saturday.
Russells Creek kicked five first quarter goals to set up a lead that the Power was unable to bridge; the visitors recording a 12.18.90 to 9.6.60 win at the Noorat Recreation Reserve.
“We started really well, though we lost the toss, and it was a pretty strong breeze going one way,” Power coach Shane Scanlon said.
“It was pretty well even for most of the first quarter, or at least half the first quarter, and then it was pretty even sort of across the ground, they kicked a few late ones to get a bit of a break.”
The absence of recruit Jack Lehamnn hurt the Power.
“We just lacked a bit of a focal point up forward really, but overall still pretty happy with the effort like that.
“They’re a pretty good quality side and we’re certainly competitive every week, we haven’t really had any sort of disappointing games that we haven't been in at all.”
Caleb Kavenagh was best for the Power in the loss.
“The rain came during the second quarter, which is probably why the toss was pretty crucial, it got pretty slippery after that.
“Caleb’s just pretty clean with any conditions, so he stood out, it doesn’t matter if it’s wet or dry, he was pretty clean with his hands.”
Ted Kenna and Fred Beasley were also in the Power’s best.
“Ted’s in his first year out of under 18s, he really has just taken a step up to be a quality senior player every week at the moment, he’s another one that it doesn’t really matter too much with conditions, he’s got clean hands and is a really good finisher.
“Fred came back in after a sort of couple weeks, he was good right from the start.”
This Saturday Kolora-Noorat take on Timboon at Timboon.
“Timboon down there are always hard, it doesn’t really matter where they are on the ladder or anything like that.
“They’re just one of those teams that’s always hard to beat at their ground, they’ll be a good test for us, and then we’ve got the ball Saturday night, so hopefully we can have a good showing on Saturday to take that celebration into Saturday night.”
Russells Creek was too strong in the reserves, scoring a 10.14.74 to 1.3.9 win.
Lachlan Taylor, Mitchell Wyss and Harry Standish were best for the Power, with junior player Ben Whytcross kicking the only goal.
The under 18.5 game saw Russells Creek win, 9.16.70 to 5.1.31.
Damon Anders, Xavier Riches, Tom Anderson, Patrick Spokes, Sonny Podger and Ben Whytcross were best for Kolora-Noorat, with Kai Tonkin and Damon Anders kicking two goals each.
Russells Creek also won in the under 13.5 football, 20.9.129 to 0.0.0.
Rohan Elliott, Jaylen Timperley and Jimmy Selman were best for the junior Power.
WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 6
SENIOR FOOTBALL
KOLORA NOORAT v RUSSELLS CREEK
Kolora Noorat 9.6 (60) lost to Russells Creek 12.18 (90)
Best Players:
Kolora Noorat: Caleb Kavanagh, Ted Kenna, Fred Beasley, Justin Wallace, Bradley Lucas, Ben Carlin
Russells Creek: Kyle Moloney, Dylan Shircore, Darcy Hoye, Jailon Jenkins, Billy Keane, Sam Kelly
Goal Kickers:
Kolora Noorat: Ted Kenna 3, Oscar Ritchie 2, George Beasley, Louis Cahill, Caleb Kavenagh, Ethan Wyss
Russells Creek: Sam Kelly 5, Jacob Remine 2, Thomas Smith 2, Seamus Brady, Lochie Chadderton, Kyle Moloney
The A grade netball saw Kolora-Noorat score its third win of the season, 47-32.
“Russells Creek are always a tough team no matter where they sit on the ladder, so it was good to get the win,” Power coach Lillie Bourke said.
Kolora-Noorat dominated the second and third quarters to set up the win.
“The middle part of the game was really good, we made a few changes which really worked.
“Tara Elliott went back to goal keeper and Emily Forrest and I played goals which worked well.”
Elliott had earlier shot 19 goals, with Forrest scoring 15 and Bourke 13.
Ailish Glennen was best for the Power in the win.
“Ailish was goal defence all game, she was fantastic, she always is.
“She put the pressure on their two big goalies, which was good.”
The win puts the Power back into fifth spot, now a game ahead of Russells Creek.
“It was a very important win which we really needed, everything that we’ve been working on is coming together and paying off.”
The A reserve game saw Kolora-Noorat win 26-22.
Zoe James, Ashlee Holmes and Jessica Beasley were best for the Power, with Sophie Lehmann shooting 18 goals.
The B grade game saw Russells Creek score a 33-23 win.
Layla Gleeson, Alexis Ameduri and Grace Roberts were best, with Alexandra Smith shooting 12 goals.
The 17 and under netball saw Kolora-Noorat win 28-25.
Eliza Beaton, Mayci Dwyer and Harriot Riches were the Power’s best, with Riches shooting 15 goals and Beaton 11.
Russells Creek scored a 40-13 win in the 15 and under game.
Jade Byron, Bella Scanlon and Skyla Coburn were best, with Coburn scoring six goals.
Russells Creek also got the points in the 13 and under game with an 18-12 win.
Indi Blair and Lahnii O'Neil shot six goals each for the Power, with Tilli Hutchins, Georgie Mellington and Clancey Greene named as best.
The 11 and under game saw Russells Creek win 23-1.
Aria Coxon, Sophie Simpson and Philippa Dunn were best for the junior Power team.
WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 6
A GRADE NETBALL
KOLORA NOORAT v RUSSELLS CREEK
Kolora Noorat 47 defeated Russells Creek 32
Best Players:
Kolora Noorat: Ailish Glennen, Tara Elliott, May Suhan
Russells Creek: Jenna Cahill, Reese McIntyre, Stacy Dunkley
Goal Scorers:
Kolora Noorat: Tara Elliott 19, Emily Forrest 15, Lillie Bourke 13
Russells Creek: Molly Evans 17, Reese McIntyre 13, Ruby Evans 2
