Sport
19 April, 2024
Magpies hunt first win
CAMPERDOWN’S senior foot-ballers will be keen to notch up their first win of the season when they host Koroit this weekend.
The Magpies, under the direction of senior coach Neville Swayn, went down to Hamilton by 39 points last Saturday.
“The loss was pretty disappointing,” Swayn said.
“Our group effort was terrific but our execution is a problem. We seem to have no problems leading and finding the footy but what we do with it is letting us down and that’s something we need to continue working on.
“We’ve held our opposition to about 10 goals for the first two rounds and our defensive pressure has been good but we need to look at our forward entries and execution.”
Swayn made particular mention of the efforts of Cameron Spence and Matt Field on Saturday.
“As an on-baller, Cameron gave us plenty of drive from clearances and Matt, who is a natural winger, also gave us drive and works hard defensively.”
Facing Koroit at home this weekend, Swayn expects another tough battle.
“Koroit has been the benchmark for the last decade but their side has probably changed a fair bit this season; they’re probably a bit smaller and younger – and they were well beaten last weekend so will also be hungry for a win.”
Final scores were Camperdown 3.11.29 to Hamilton 10.8.68.
Best for the Magpies were Matthew Field, Cameron Spence, Jake Dowell and Brayden Griffin.
Goals went to Dowell, Angus Gordon and Sam Gordon.
The reserves also suffered a loss on the weekend, going down by 17 points, 6.3.39 to 8.8.56.
Best for the Magpies were Luke Ball, Jake Clissold, Leigh Ball, Isaac McVilly, Paddy Baker and Nick Castle.
Luke Ball kicked three goals while Paddy Baker, Riley Kayler-Thomson and Logan Mahony contributed one each.
On the netball courts, the Magpies won two of the 10 games played, with wins in the open and 17 and under divisions.
Round two results were as follows:
Open – Camperdown defeated Hamilton 63-43. Best players: Rosie Pickles, Leah Perkins and Matilda Pollard.
Division one – Camperdown lost to Hamilton 18-65. Best: Olivia Maskell and Isobel Sinnott.
Division two – Camperdown lost to Hamilton 32-36. Best: Jess Van den Eynde, Emily Helmore and Lauren Murphy.
Division three – Camperdown lost to Hamilton 23-44. Best: Hannah Plozza, Airlee Cole and Melanie Simmonds.
17 and under – Camperdown defeated Hamilton 55-26. Best: Piper Stephens, Isla Fleming and Elsie Sinnott.
17 and under reserves (played last Friday) – Camperdown lost to South Warrnambool 16-70. Best: Grace Roberts, Ella McDonald and Elizabeth Dennis.
15 and under – Camperdown lost to Hamilton 8-44. Best: Maisie Molan, Shelby Mahony and Charlotte Hinds.
15 and under reserves – Camperdown lost to Hamilton 12-46.
13 and under – Camperdown lost to Hamilton 13-25. Best: Zoe Roberts, Olive Wills and Abigail Sinnott.
13 and under reserves – Camperdown lost to Hamilton 16-24. Best: Mali Maskell, Bonnie Van Den Berghe and Meg Nolan.
