Sport
15 August, 2025
Drawn result for Magpies
CAMPERDOWN has snatched a thrilling draw in its round 15 senior football clash against South Warrnambool at the Leura Oval.
The Magpies kicked two late last quarter goals to lead by a point in the dying minutes.
South Warrnambool’s Walker Owen took a strong mark and kicked a behind after the siren to level the scores at 9.4.58 to 8.10.58.
“I was ok with whatever the result was going to be, we had a good hitout against a really strong team,” Camperdown coach Clinton Thomas said.
“We continue to grow and rise to the challenge.”
The Magpies led by 16 points at half time, South Warrnambool then got on top in the third term to wrest back the lead.
“It was an interesting contrast,” Thomas said.
“They got a run-on in the third with goals coming from their stoppage work, and in the fourth we capitalised on their turnovers and played how we aim to play.”
Luke O’Neil and Josh Place were rated as Camperdown’s best.
“Luke and Josh were really strong down back and gave us a lot of drive,” Thomas said.
“Zach Sinnott and Harry Sumner were important too, both giving us another consistent performance.”
Young forward Aidan Conheady kicked two goals and also impressed his coach.
“Aidan was part of our forward rotation, he was creative, we gave him license to play with freedom.
“His defensive pressure was fantastic.”
Of drawing the game, Thomas said both teams had their chances to win.
“Both teams would lament missed opportunities.
“But the day was validation again that we can do it against the big teams.”
This week Camperdown heads to Hanlon Park to play Portland.
“I got to watch Camperdown’s game last year at Portland (before becoming coach).
“Camperdown played the oval well, it’s another chance to grow and pit ourselves against a good team.”
South Warrnambool had a thumping 109-point win in the reserves, 20.12.132 to 3.5.23.
Jack Heanly, Eddie Lucas and Luke Ball were best for Camperdown, with Ball, Tim Fitzgerald and Isaac McVilly kicking a goal each.
South Warrnambool had a big win in the under 18s, 13.15.93 to no score.
Xavier Warren, Albie Cheeseman and Taj Cunningham were best for the under 18 Magpies.
In the under 16s at the Reid Oval on Sunday, Warrnambool had a 50-point win, 9.9.63 to 2.1.13.
South Warrnambool took the points in the Open netball match with a 66-43 win.
The Magpies competed well in the first half against the second placed South Warrnambool; the visitors leading by 12 goals at half time.
It was a different story in the third term, where the Roosters dominated, shooting 22 goals to six.
“South Warrnambool really came out on fire in the third quarter, they were amazing in the way they moved the ball,” Camperdown coach Jill Leader said.
The Camperdown mentor was extremely impressed with South Warrnambool star mid courter Ally O’Connor.
“Ally was just so hard to match up on; a wonderful player, she controls the tempo so well.”
Camperdown did finish strongly, outscoring South Warrnambool 18-13 in the final term.
“We do tend to finish well,” Leader said.
“We need to find more consistency over four quarters.”
Defenders Annaliese Hughes and Rosie Pickles were Camperdown’s best in the loss.
“Annaliese was exceptional and has been for several weeks, her rebounds and intercepts were fantastic.
“Rosie was a real steadying influence.”
Goal shooter Nell Mitchell scored 26 goals.
“Nell again was strong under the post and a consistent shooter.”
This week’s clash against Portland is a huge game for both teams.
Camperdown sits in fifth place with seven wins and a draw, with a percentage of 94.24.
Portland is sixth with six wins and a draw, with a percentage of 89.64.
“Both teams have a tough draw, it’s a must win to try and get that fifth spot outright,” Leader said.
“We match up well, last time against them was a great game, it’s a big test to see where we stand.”
The division one netball saw South Warrnambool score a 40-18 win.
Isla Fleming, Eliza O’Neil and Eliza Fleming were Camperdown’s best, with Georgia Oates scoring nine goals.
South Warrnambool also got the points in the division two game with a 46-38 win.
Best for Camperdown were Emily Field, Kate Hallyburton and Grace Dawson.
Lauren Groen scored 22 goals and Grace Dawson 16 for the division two Magpies.
The division three game saw South Warrnambool record a 42-25 win.
Jess Van den Eynde, Airlee Cole and Daisy Rennison were the Magpies best, with Van den Eynde top scoring with 16 goals.
South Warrnambool had a 38-29 win in the 17 and under netball.
Elsie Sinnott, Macy Mahony and Indy Cameron were best for Camperdown, with Mahony scoring 12 goals.
The 17 and under reserves netball saw a big 53-10 win for South Warrnambool.
Poppy Kerr, Charli Lee and Meg Lafferty were best for Camperdown, with Keira Johnston scoring six goals.
The 15 and under netball ended up with a 39-30 win to Camperdown.
Charlotte Hinds, Olive Wills and Taylor Cameron were best for the Magpies, with Kiara Love scoring 33 goals and Taylor Cameron six.
South Warrnambool had a 51-14 win in the 15 and under reserves netball.
Best for the Magpies were Courtney Blain, Sasha Kerr and Evie Mahony, with Mahony shooting 10 goals.
The 13 and under game saw South Warrnambool record a narrow 25-24 win.
Bella Brebner, Chloe Castle and Abigail Sinnott were the Magpies best, with Sinnott scoring 13 goals and Mali Maskell 11.
South Warrnambool had a 24-15 win in the 13 and under reserves netball.
Zahlia Hill, Zoe Unwin and Alice Dennis were best for the Magpies, with Ruby Johnston scoring eight goals and Hill six.
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