Goorambat finds success on field, but endures tough outings on court

Tarrawingee: 3.1, 5.1, 6.4, 8.7 (55)

The seniors started the game against Tarrawingee thinking a win was going to just happen, but Tarrawingee had a different idea, leading at the first change with some better team work.

The game was still in the balance at half time with the boys finally getting on top in the second half, with Victor Butler back to his best and lifting the boys with some brilliant play.

Matt Ryan played a good game from start to finish with his typical pressure on the ball carrier causing turnovers, along with Ben Reaburn across half-back.

Congratulations goes to Sam Gladstone on his 100th game for the club. Well done Sam, you have been a great leader for all of those games for our club.

Best Players: Victor Butler (Peter Davis Rural), Matt Ryan (Goorambat Railway Hotel), Ben Reaburn (Gladstones Fuel Award), Sam Gladstone (Hollywoods Pizza Award), Campbell McCoy (Royal Hotel Award), Robert Wilson (Advanced Ag Club Dinner).

Goals: Brush Haebich 6, Rhys Goodley 3, Matthew Ryan 2, Jack Costigan, Brayden Stepien, Simon Briggs, Brady Purcell, Brayden Wapling.

Reserves

Goorambat: 3.4, 4.4, 6.4, 9.6 (60)

Tarrawingee: 0.1, 1.3, 2.6, 2.8 (20)

The reserves came up against Tarrawingee away from home hoping to get back to back wins for the first time for a long while, and they did not let themselves down, recording a great win.

Both Jeremy Hill and Charlie Briggs were the stand outs from start to finish, along with Vaughan Kirk, who played a great team game to set up teammates down the ground.

The ever reliable Jeremy Sloan is getting better with each game he plays for the boys, with great support from Matthew Priest with his run and carry setting up forwards like Jack Trevena, who has made the most of his opportunities in front of goal.

Best Players: Jeremy Hill (Bouwmeesters Bakery), Charlie Briggs (Hollywood’s Pizza Award), Vaughan Kirk (Royal Hotel), Jeremy Sloan (Sportspower Award), Nathan Holmes (Quality Wool Voucher) Matthew Priest (Early Bird Coffee Award).

Goals: Jack Trevena 4, Matthew Priest, Willem Hyland, Jonty Priest, Daniel Bryant, Sully Malay.

Netball

A-grade

Goorambat 40 v Tarrawingee 40

We went out with no expectations other than to just focus on playing our game and giving Tarra a red hot crack.

We managed to take a one-goal lead at half time playing the best netball we’ve played as a team so far this season, but credit to Tarra, who fought tirelessly for the whole game as we expected with them positioned top of the ladder.

Michele Button held us steady in the goal ring with her shooting and rebounds. Amelia Gall and Molly Doidge gave us plenty of drive through the mid court and plenty of pressure.

Best: Michele Button - Riverbank $100 Cash Award, Amelia Gall - Goorambat Railway Hotel Award, Molly Doidge - Early Bird Coffee Award

B-grade

Goorambat 30 v Tarrawingee 43

The Bats knew it was going to be a tough trip to Tarra, but they came out fighting and never gave up.

Nikki Wallace showed her strength in defence with some great rebounds and fought for every ball. Madison Dunne showed great strength in WD helping to slow the ball for the defenders with great hands over ball.

Sophie Hammond kept strong in shooting against tough defenders. They worked hard all game but couldn’t close the gap, going down by 13.

Best: Nikki Wallace - Hume Solar, Madison Dunne - Advance Ag Thursday Night Meal Award, Sophie Hammond - Terry White Chemmart Award

B-reserve

Goorambat 21 v Tarrawingee 44

Tarra got off to a flying start, while Goorambat had opportunities but goalies didn’t capitalise on them.

Chasing their tails, the Bats fought back with Brooke Haddrell being switched from defence into goals, making an impact on the scoreboard.

Abby Hammond worked endlessly in the midcourt and gave some great drive and feeding, while defensively Kirby Davis and young gun Lacey Carter worked hard and didn’t make it easy for Tarra’s shooters.

The score board didn’t reflect the competitiveness of the game, but the Bats fought to the last whistle.

Best: Kirby Davis - Muscle Mend Award, Brooke Haddrell - Royal Hotel Award, Abby Hammond - Bill-Bo-Pop Award

C-grade

Goorambat 28 v Tarrawingee 33

Both teams came out strong, holding each other off scoring for the first eight minutes of the game.

With our girls finding their rhythm and working well as a team they took a narrow lead into the second quarter.

With the attacking combination of Yolanda Bourke and Charli Button in the ring moving well and finding each other close to the post and brilliant feeding and movement from Pippa Martin and Cienna Berry, the girls were able to move the ball in to score.

Added defensive pressure from Lacey Carter forced turnovers, and bringing the ball out of the defensive end the girls were able to maintain their lead heading into half time.

The second half the girls began to fatigue and the Tarrawingee defence took advantage, bringing them back to lead by one heading into the last quarter.

As the last quarter played out, both teams gave their all going goal for goal, until Tarrawingee scored off a few turnovers, breaking away with only a few minutes left and maintaining that lead until the final whistle.

Best: Cienna Berry- Hume Solar Award, Lacey Carter- WillSpread Contracting, Charli Button- Spot 4 Icecream, Pippa Martin- Early Bird Award

U15s

Goorambat 8 v Tarrawingee 54

Bats came out firing this week against Tarrawingee with two new additions Havarna Long and Alarna Button coming back from injury.

We had great defensive pressure all the way down the court from every single player. Their determination this week was reflected in their game. Their passing and communication down the court with each other has come along way.

Movement in the ring saw the girls came away with eight goals for the game. Having great rotation and fresh legs come through the mid court helped the girls keep that intensity up for most of the game.

Awards

Best: Emma Hall - Hume Solar Award, Alarna Button - Sports Power Award, Havarna Long - Spot 4 Icecream Award