Sport
29 July, 2026
Tigers hold on to fourth
SIMPSON’S six game winning streak has come to an end, with the Tigers going down to Alvie by 63 points in the round 14 Colac and District senior football match last Saturday.
The third placed Swans increased their lead at every change in the 14.9.93 to 4.6.30 win at the Simpson Recreation Reserve.
Best for Simpson in the loss were Brad Salmon, Darcy Leishman, Louis Duynhoven, Cooper Neal, Jayden Gass and Cody Mason, with Jono Jennings kicking three goals in his fourth senior appearance for the season.
Simpson remains in fourth place, a win ahead of fifth placed Irrewarra-Beeac and two wins ahead of sixth placed South Colac.
This Saturday the Tigers host Colac Imperials at the Simpson Recreation Reserve.
The reserves match saw Alvie score a 13.7.85 to 4.3.27 win.
Geordie Ferrari, Bradey Fratantaro, Jaryd Duynhoven and Jed Spokes were the best for the Tigers in the loss, with Brodie Neal kicking three goals.
The under 15 football saw Alvie have a strong 9.10.64 to 1.3.9 win.
Ben Vogels, Fin Mahoney and Ted Mahoney were best for Simpson, with Deegan Sambell kicking the only goal.
Simpson was too strong in the under 12 football with a 5.10.40 to 2.5.17 win, with Kaiden Teal kicking three goals and one each to Henry Costin and Conor Smith.
COLAC & DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 14
RESERVES FOOTBALL
SIMPSON v ALVIE
Simpson 4.3 (27) lost to Alvie 13.7 (85)
Best Players
Simpson: Geordie Ferrari, Bradey Fratantaro, Jaryd Duynhoven, Jed Spokes, Patrick Armstrong, Brodie Neale
Alvie: Jacob Foot, Will Budge, Tom Smith, Reegan Monaghan, Joe Paatsch, Angus Lloyd
Goal Kickers
Simpson: Brodie Neale 3, Jed Spokes
Alvie: Bayley McGowan 4, Mitchell Williamson 4, Liam Williamson 3, Will Budge
The A grade netball saw Simpson record a 46-41 win.
Holly Duynhoven, Shelby Cameron and Paige Salmon were Simpson’s best in the win, with Holly Duynhoven shooting 28 goals and Eliza Duynhoven 18.
The B grade game saw a 52-25 win to Alvie.
Lucy De Jong, Samantha Holland and Tahlia Daniels were best for Simpson, with Georgia Arndell and Maddi Cunnington shooting nine goals each.
Simpson took out the C grade game with an impressive 58-28 win.
Chloe Cameron, Kayla Hallyburton and Casey Tesselaar were best in the win for the Tigers, with Hallyburton shooting 33 goals and Rachael Duynhoven 25.
The D grade game saw Simpson record a 38-23 victory.
Leesa Seabrook, Keisha McVilly and Brianna Ferrari were best for the Tigers, with Rebecca Foster shooting 23 goals and Brianna Ferrari 15.
Simpson also got the points in the 17 and under netball with a 41-38 win.
Tyra Sambell, Esha Crole and Kustom Robertson were best for the Tigers in the win, with Robertson shooting 22 goals and Crole 19.
The 15 and under netball saw a 28-12 win to Simpson.
Imogen McVilly, Kate Parker and Charlie Wilson were best for the Tigers, with Keisha McVilly shooting 11 goals and Milah Crole nine.
The 13 and under netball saw Alvie score a 37-23 win.
Ayla Crole, Mia Arndell and Alexis Barake were best for the junior Tigers in the loss with Nyah Ford shooting eight goals and Kenise Austin seven.
COLAC & DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 14
C GRADE NETBALL
SIMPSON v ALVIE
Simpson 58 defeated Alvie 28
Best Players
Simpson: Chloe Cameron, Kayla Hallyburton, Casey Tesselaar
Alvie: Zarah Driscoll, Maddie McCrae, Bailee Rooney
Goal Scorers
Simpson: Kayla Hallyburton 33, Rachael Duynhoven 25
Alvie: Mia Blackburn 20, Brooke Walker 5, Bailee Rooney 3
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