Sport
8 May, 2025
Bloods steal win with late goal
A GOAL late in the game to Ryley Hutchins has seen Terang Mortlake steal a two-point win over Koroit, 7.8.50 to 7.6.48 in the senior football match at Victoria Park.
“Ryley really flushed it; it always looked like it was going straight through,” Terang Mortlake coach Lewy Taylor said of Hutchins’ 50 metre kick on the run.
But with still a couple of minutes to play, Terang Mortlake had to work hard to preserve their small lead.
“It was a desperate effort to finish by the boys but they did everything right to make sure we got the win.”
There was plenty for Taylor to like about the way the Bloods performed.
“We played a pretty good brand of footy, thought we were outstanding for three out of the four quarters.” he said.
Taylor was full of praise for Will and Alex Moloney.
“Will was fantastic, had a huge role on Sam Dobson and did a great job. Just the usual quality game from Alex, always reliable,” he said.
Darcy Hobbs was also in the best for the Bloods, Taylor adding that his ruckman was a driving force all over the ground.
“But it was a genuine team effort where everyone played their role. Our young players were outstanding again, they are all standing up and showing they belong.”
Tipperary Gaelic football recruit Liam Casey made his senior debut for the Bloods in the win.
“Liam kicked a nice goal, competed well, he had a crack. He showed enough signs that he could be a really good player for us,” Taylor said.
Terang Mortlake now sits in fifth place, with a huge game this week against reigning premier South Warrnambool at Terang.
Koroit was too strong in the reserves, winning 8.8.56 to 2.8.20 with Hamish Hobbs and Jack Lehman best for Terang Mortlake.
Koroit had a thumping win in the under 18s, 22.13.145 to 0.1.1, with Max Heffernan named best for the Bloods.
In the under 16s, Terang Mortlake had a strong 72 point win, 14.9.93 to 3.3.21.
Vice-captain Mason Barr booted six goals and Tyler Ackerley four, with Tayte McMaster and Jesse Fowler best for the Bloods.
Koroit had a 66-point win in the under 14 game, 9.14.68 to 0.2.2.
Harry Membrey, Nate Irving and Oliver Clarke were the best players for Terang Mortlake.
Koroit was too good in the under 12s, 7.7.49 to 1.7.13, with Darcy Meade and Hunter McDougall named best for the junior Bloods.
In Open netball, Koroit got out to a strong early lead, winning 65-41.
The division one netball saw Koroit win 37-30 – Lyla Grundy shot 25 goals to be best for Terang Mortlake.
Terang Mortlake won the division two game 27-26; Tess McKenzie led the scorers with 11 goals, Deeana Bell and Ashleigh Hunger best for the Bloods.
Twenty-one goals to Emma Keogh led Terang Mortlake to a 34-24 win in division three.
Keogh was also named in the best players alongside Lydia Harris and Sophie Conheady.
Twenty-seven goals to Lyla Grundy and 15 to Lara Clarke led Terang Mortlake to a 42-37 victory in the 17 and under netball.
Lila Bennett and Tayla Bell were named best for the Bloods.
The 17 and under reserves match was a 25-all draw.
Isla Primrose scored 17 goals, with Sema Meric best for Terang Mortlake.
Koroit took out the 15 and under netball 26-11.
McKenzie Dillon and Hope Kenna were best for Terang Mortlake, with Kenna scoring six goals.
Twenty goals to Chloe Bouchier led Terang Mortlake to a 26-13 win in the 15 and under reserves.
Sommer Jones and Lucia Clarke were best for the Bloods.
Koroit had a comfortable 44-9 win in the 13 and under game, Poppy Moloney best for Terang Mortlake.
Koroit won the 13 and under reserves 13-4, with Taleah Dower best for Terang Mortlake.
