General News
13 September, 2023
Premiers
KOLORA Noorat’s under 18 footballers have brought home the 2023 premiership flag, their second in as many years.
KOLORA Noorat’s under 18 footballers have brought home the 2023 premiership flag, their second in as many years.
In front of a big crowd last Saturday, the Power once again dominated Reid Oval, defeating the Timboon Demons by 55 points.
From the first bounce, the team took control, scoring 3.3 to 1.1 in the opening term.
They then added another 2.2 in the second quarter to go into the main break with a handy 22-point lead.
Timboon was held scoreless in the second half of the match while the Power went on to kick another five majors.
Final scores were Kolora Noorat 10.8.68 to Timboon Demons 2.1.13.
Talented youngster Caleb Kavanagh was rewarded for his efforts with a best on ground medallion.
Also among the best for Power were Fred Beasley, Eitan Brooks, Jack Vaughan, Darcy Vick and Jacan Brooks.
Vick was effective in front of goals, kicking three for the day, while Kavanagh added two.
Others to contribute to the scoreboard included Lucas Castersen, Oscar Curran, Nathan Gee, Jack Pekin and Ethan Wyss.
The Power finished the home and away season on top of the league ladder with 15 wins on the board, and co-coaches Phil Beasley and Nick Marshall couldn’t be prouder.
“The boys had a terrific season and they all worked hard to get the win on Saturday,” Beasley said.
“Caleb certainly deserved best on ground honours and that’s a real credit to him. He really stood out from start to finish and is a talented on-baller.
“Eiton (Brooks) is a bottom-age player and he was also really strong on the weekend; he really dominated the ruck despite playing against a much taller opponent.”
With seven of the under 18 team experiencing senior footy throughout the home and away season – including three who lined-up with the seniors in the preliminary – the future looks strong for the Power.
“Those boys came back stronger and better after their stint in the seniors and that really held them, and the team, in good stead,” Beasley said.
“While we will probably lose about eight top age players out of the juniors next year, hopefully they’ll step into the reserves and senior sides and stick around the club.
“It’s certainly hard to retain players in a small country town like ours because of education and work commitments but I believe the future looks strong for Kolora Noorat.”
