Sport
13 August, 2026
Bloods draw with ladder leaders
THE much-anticipated round 16 Hampden League senior football match between second placed Terang Mortlake and the undefeated North Warrnambool lived up to its billing, with the teams unable to be separated after four quarters.
The 10.11.71 to 10.11.71 result at the Bushfield Recreation Reserve was the first draw of the season.
The home team was well ahead at every change, with the Bloods 36 points down at the last change.
Terang Mortlake stormed home in the last quarter, kicking seven goals to one to almost claim victory.
“We were a bit slow to start, they kicked with the breeze at the start, we had a few little skill errors and probably felt the pressure a bit,” Terang Mortlake coach Lewy Taylor said.
“I thought after half-time we played pretty well, we had a bit of the play in the third and just couldn’t put it on the scoreboard.
“Then we kicked with the wind to finish and were able to get our game up and going.”
Taylor was pleased with how his team lifted after half-time.
“We had a little bit of a change in attitude and just getting back to playing the way we wanted to, we probably felt we gave them a fair few of our goals from silly mistakes, but they play that ground pretty well.
“We knew we had to play pretty well in the third to give ourselves a chance in the fourth, which we did, then in the fourth quarter we got a couple quick ones early and then away we went.”
Key forwards Will Kain and Jackson Paine were again impressive in combining for seven goals, with Kain kicking four and Paine three.
“They were really good, Jacko probably should have kicked a couple more, when we get the supply to them they usually get the job done.”
Alex Moloney was named as the Bloods best in the win.
“Alex just reads the ball really well across the backline, him and Will (Moloney) really work well together.”
Taylor was pleased with the game of Oscar Curran who was also named among Terang Mortlake’s best.
“Oscar has come back in the last couple of weeks mainly due to a few guys being rested, he’s trained well all year and deserved his chance.
“His fourth quarter was really impressive, he was hard at the footy and won some big one-on-one contests that made a big difference, I was happy for him that he played so well, it will give him a bit of confidence too.”
Joe Arundell and Taylor led the possession getters for the Bloods with 34 each, Gus Bourke and Ryley Hutchins had 26 each, with Tyler Vickers 22 and Alex Moloney 21.
Vickers had a match high 17 tackles, with the Bloods winning the tackle count 101 to 71.
This week Terang Mortlake host fifth placed Warrnambool at the Terang Recreation Reserve.
“Our last home game, Warrnambool are playing for their season a little bit, so they’ll be coming in pretty hot.
“We’ll be looking to continue our form and keep working on a few things we need to work on, it should be a good game.”
The Bloods will be sporting a different look this week, with the red band on their guernsey replaced by an orange one, with the Open netballers taking to the court in orange bibs.
Terang Mortlake are adding orange to raise awareness of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare, fast moving and fatal brain disorder.
The reserves match saw North Warrnambool record an 8.6.54 to 6.5.41 victory.
Matthew Baxter, Ryan Tanner, Will Berryman, Jordan Harris, Cameron Goddard and Toby Roberts were best for Terang Mortlake in the loss, with Tanner kicking three goals.
In the under 18s, Terang Mortlake had a one point win, 8.4.52 to 7.9.51.
Best for the Bloods in the win were Caleb Bamford, Hamish Molan, Oliver Guthrie, Cooper Herry, Hugh Kenna and Charlie Roberts, with Bamford kicking three goals.
The season is over for the Bloods under 14 footballers after a 7.11.53 to 0.2.2 loss to Hamilton in Sunday’s first semi-final at Terang.
Ollie Clarke, Harper Dillon, Keian Guerrero, Noah Conheady, Leo Slater and Liam Kenna were best for Terang Mortlake in the loss.
HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 16
SENIOR FOOTBALL
NORTH WARRNAMBOOL v TERANG MORTLAKE
North Warrnambool drew with Terang Mortlake 71
Best Players
North Warrnambool: Jackson Grundy, Luke Wines, Harry Keast, Adam Wines, Zac Everall, Baillie Keast
Terang Mortlake: Alexander Moloney, William Kain, Oscar Curran, Ryley Hutchins, William Moloney, Gus Bourke
Goal Kickers
North Warrnambool: Charlie McKinnon 4, Zac Everall, Jackson Grundy, Tom Keast, Sebastian Shiells, Nathan Vardy, Lachlan Wines
Terang Mortlake: William Kain 4, Jackson Paine 3, Zavier Fowler, Ryley Hutchins, Ned Roberts
The Open netball saw North Warrnambool score a 59-56 win.
Ava Grundy, Lyla Grundy and Aimee Moloney were best for Terang Mortlake, with Lyla Grundy shooting 36 goals and Jacqui Arundell 19.
North Warrnambool also got the points in division one with a 51-33 win.
Maddison Chesshire, Maddison Wallace and Ellen-Rose Lee were best for the Bloods, with Holly Fowler shooting 16 goals and Chesshire 13.
The division two game resulted in a 27-18 win to North Warrnambool, with Ruby Lang and Caitlin Overweter best for Terang Mortlake.
In division three, North Warrnambool had a 27-12 win.
Lily Guthrie, Debbie Worland and Milli Coolahan were Terang Mortlake’s best, with Isla Primrose shooting seven goals.
The 17 and under game saw Terang Mortlake have a 45-25 win.
Maddison Wallace, Madelyn Clarke and Lyla Grundy were best for the Bloods, with Grundy shooting 32 goals and Madelyn Clarke 13.
In the 17 and under reserves, Terang Mortlake had a 28-18 win with Violet Dillon and Emma Hill best.
The 15 and under netball saw North Warrnambool score a 49-20 win.
Imogen Barr, Sadie Baker and Chloe Bouchier were best for the Bloods, with Bouchier shooting 15 goals.
North Warrnambool won the 15 and under reserves 24-18.
Beth Heffernan, Isabella Robertson and Francesca Rickard were best for the Bloods, with Robertson scoring 10 goals and Poppy Moloney eight.
The 13 and under netball saw a 31-26 win to North Warrnambool.
Imogen Barr, Charli Jones and Taleah Dower were best for the Bloods, with Imogen Barr and Annabelle Blackford shooting 13 goals each.
North Warrnambool scored a 36-8 win in the 13 and under reserves netball.
Zarli Dower, Kora Wines and Mary Heffernan were best for the junior Bloods, with Charlotte Boshier shooting four goals.
HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 16
OPEN NETBALL
NORTH WARRNAMBOOL v TERANG MORTLAKE
North Warrnambool 59 defeated Terang Mortlake 56
Best Players
North Warrnambool: Phoebe Whittmann, Sienna Stone, Addison Conheady
Terang Mortlake: Ava Grundy, Lyla Grundy, Aimee Moloney
Goal Scorers
North Warrnambool: Sienna Stone 48, Chelsea Quinn 8, Addison Conheady 3
Terang Mortlake: Lyla Grundy 36, Jacqui Arundell 19, Madelyn Clarke
