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12 August, 2026
Bombers struggle at Koroit
FOR the second time this year, Cobden has had a heavy senior football loss to Koroit.
In the round 16 Hampden League match at Koroit’s Victoria Park, the home team recorded a big 98-point win, 22.7.139 to 6.5.41.
In the earlier round seven match at Cobden, Koroit had triumphed by 124 points.
Koroit’s Jyron Neave bagged six goals in a best on ground performance.
“It was one of those days, they nullified us well and we didn’t adjust,” Cobden coach Brody Mahoney said.
“They had patches in the second and third quarters where they were able to score too easily.”
For Cobden, Archie Taylor and Sam Thow were best in the loss.
“Archie continues to play great footy in the midfield, he again showed his class and pace.
“Sam was really solid in defence, he marked well and was able to get his hands on it plenty of times.”
Matthew Kemp, Eddie Walsh, Ryan Mottram and Jordan Fowler rounded out Cobden’s best, with Mottram kicking three goals and one each to Michael Koroneos, Kurtis Baker and Mahoney.
This week Cobden hosts local rivals Camperdown at the Cobden Community Bank Recreation Reserve.
The reserves match saw Koroit get the points in a low scoring game, 4.4.28 to 2.8.20.
Best for Cobden in the loss were Brodie Foster, Micah Darcy, Angus Molan, Kayden Daffy and Luke Hickey, with Daffy and Tom Mahony kicking a goal each.
In the under 18s, Koroit dominated, winning 13.19.97 to 1.0.6.
Lennie Walsh, Rusty Ponting, Darnel Nguena, Harrison Glennen, Archie White and Micah Darcy were Cobden’s best in the loss, with Darcy kicking the only goal.
HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 16
SENIOR FOOTBALL
KOROIT v COBDEN
Koroit 22.7 (139) defeated Cobden 6.5 (41)
Best Players
Koroit: Jyron Neave, Clem Nagorcka, Blair McCutcheon, Alex Armitstead, Harry Noonan, Jag Mcinerney
Cobden: Archie Taylor, Sam Thow, Matthew Kemp, Edmund Walsh, Ryan Mottram, Jordan Fowler
Goal Kickers
Koroit: Jyron Neave 6, Levi Nagorcka 4, Jack Block 3, Connor Byrne 3, Sam Dobson 3, Alex Armitstead, Jag McInerney, Mocc McInerney
Cobden: Ryan Mottram 3, Kurtis Baker, Michael Koroneos, Brody Mahoney
The Open netball saw Koroit get the points with a 62-51 win.
The match showed a marked improvement for Cobden, who lost 75-28 to Koroit back in round seven.
“We were really pleased, as far as losses go, it was one of the best losses we’ve had this year,” Cobden coach Nadine McNamara said.
“We were really happy with the improvement in the group and our ability to stay in the contest.”
After Cobden led by four points at the first change, Koroit outscored the Bombers in the second and third quarters, with the visitors finishing well, outscoring the Saints 16-14 in the final term.
“It was only two lots of five minute lapses in the second and third where unfortunately Koroit blew out the score line in those couple, but we pegged a bit back in the last.
“So, all in all I was pleased with the group’s efforts.”
McNamara, Jess Bouchier and Jess McGlade were best for the Bombers in the loss.
“Jess Bouchier predominantly played goal attack for most of the game, she’s still making her way back from injury so she’s on limited court time but she had an amazing impact and her ability to self-correct is something we’re pleased to see.
“Jess McGlade played wing defence, she did a great job on Shelby O’Sullivan who’s quite a dynamic mid-courter, Jess put a lot of pressure on to generate some turnovers.”
Emily Finch led the scoring for the Bombers with 37 goals.
“Emily shot 37 from 39 shots, she was outstanding for us, a real pillar of strength, she kept us in the contest.”
With two rounds to play, Cobden is in fifth place, four points behind third placed Port Fairy, but with a far superior percentage.
“It’s going to come down to the wire, Warrnambool beating Port Fairy has kind of kept us in the hunt to finish top three.
“We’ll do what we can and just take each week as it comes.”
The division one game ended with a 36-24 win to Koroit.
Tilly Dent, Hannah Anderson and Sarah Moroney were best for the Bombers, with Steph Mahony shooting 18 goals.
The division two game resulted in a 53-21 win to Koroit.
Sarah Bridges, Tonya Spokes and Eisha Howard were the Bombers best in the loss, with Maggie Conheady shooting eight.
In division three, Koroit had a 37-28 win.
Tonya Spokes, Mia McVilly and Chelsea Skuza were the Bombers best in the loss, with Maggie Conheady shooting 18 goals and McVilly 10.
The 17 and under game saw Koroit have a 59-9 win.
Marley Howard, Sarah Bridges and Martha Andrew were best for Cobden, with Howard shooting six goals.
The 17 and under reserves game saw a 50-19 win to Koroit.
Stephanie Fleming, Chloe Anderson and Jessica MacDonald were best for Cobden in the loss, with Ava Bonner scoring 16 goals.
The 15 and under netball ended with Koroit scoring a 40-19 win.
Maddison Fisher, Stephanie Fleming and Zaya Howard were best for Cobden, with Howard shooting nine goals.
The 15 and under reserves resulted in a 22-20 win to Koroit.
Olivia Bignell, Emma Bonner and Grace Barber were best for the Bombers, with Emma Bonner scoring 14 goals.
The 13 and under netball saw a 37-24 win to Koroit.
Alice Dennis, Katie Hansford and Mahli Baxter were best for Cobden with Zahlia Hill shooting 13 goals and Taja Delaney-Hutchins six.
Koroit scored a 49-9 win in the 13 and under reserves netball.
Esther Couch and Charlotte Phillips were Cobden’s best, with Phillips shooting six goals.
HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 16
OPEN NETBALL
KOROIT v COBDEN
Koroit 62 defeated Cobden 51
Best Players
Koroit: Chloe Gleeson, Heidi Jones, Molly McLaren
Cobden: Nadine McNamara, Jessica Bouchier, Jessica McGlade
Goal Scorers
Koroit: Rebecca Hicks 53, Molly McLaren 7, Heidi Jones 2
Cobden: Emily Finch 37, Jessica Bouchier 11, Grace Taylor 3
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