Sport
21 May, 2026
Bloods on top heading into bye
TERANG MORTLAKE came back from their trip to Hamilton on Saturday with a 25 point win in the round six Hampden League senior football match.
The Bloods led all day to record a 12.8.80 to 7.13.55 win at Melville Oval.
“The boys had a dead set crack, it was a good game actually” Terang Mortlake coach Lewy Taylor said.
“It was a pretty hard contest so it was good to win by the four goals in the end, very pleasing going into a bye, the boys have done really well.”
The Bloods got out of the blocks early, kicking seven goals to three in the first quarter.
“We started the game well, Hamilton actually kicked the first, but after that we sort of got going a bit and then it was a pretty good contest.”
Riley Hutchins was best for Terang Mortlake in the win.
“Riley was good, it was hard to pick the best, but I thought he was lively all day and his running and carry really got us going.
“But across the board it was reasonably hard to pick this week, which is pleasing, but yeah, he was the standout.”
Defender Oscar Curran also played a key role in the win.
“Oscar was brilliant, he had a role on (Hamilton key forward) Hamish Cook and did a great job and ended up keeping Cook goalless.
“It was a good test for Oscar with Cook playing interleague next week and he ended up on top.”
Ryan Tanner led the goalkickers with four, and was also named in the Bloods best.
“Ryan was really good, he marked the ball well and provided a contest down there with the Kain Train (Will Kain), so it was pleasing to see him do well.
He's been playing some good footy the last four weeks that he's been in, he probably didn't get as much opportunity last week, but he came out and played really well Saturday.”
Junior player Zavier Fowler made his senior debut for the Bloods in this game.
“Zav has been playing some good footy in the 18s and this week presented a bit of an opportunity for some guys, so it was good to give him his first game and he did really well. “He had his family there and he did a few really nice things, so that was pleasing.”
The unbeaten Bloods have the week off for the league bye, with their next match against reigning premier North Warrnambool on May 30.
“The boys have put in a power of work, it all sort of starts back in November.
But the boys come ready to play each week and buying into the things we're doing, we're obviously going to freshen up this week and then looking forward to taking on North in a couple of weeks, they haven't lost either, so it should be a good game.”
In the reserves, Hamilton were too strong, winning 12.16.88 to 1.7.13.
Best for the Bloods were Dylan Wareham, Christopher Bant and Bayley Primrose, with Bant kicking the goal.
The under 18 football saw Hamilton score an 11.13.79 to 2.2.14 win.
Clancy O’Leary, Isaac Byron and Jobe Baker were best for Terang Mortlake, with brothers Cooper and Arlo Herry kicking a goal each.
Hamilton scored a 14.15.98 to 7.5.47 win in the under 16 game.
Hugh Kenna, Samuel Blain and Max Slater were best for the Bloods, with Tyler Ackerley kicking four goals and Paddy Meade two.
In the under 14s, Hamilton won 6.10.46 to 3.8.26.
Braxton Sachs, Leo Slater and Oliver Clarke were best for Terang Mortlake, with Sachs kicking two goals and Liam Kenna one.
The under 12 football saw a 6.6.42 to 2.2.14 win for Hamilton.
Felix Harrison, Connor Jewell and Alexander Gubbins were best for the Bloods, with Morgan Primmer and Lewi Baker kicking a goal each.
In the open netball, Terang Mortlake returned to the winners list with a 61-53 win.
“It was a really good win” Terang Mortlake coach Aimee Moloney said.
“It was good to get back on the winners board before the break after a tough few weeks before that.”
The Bloods led all day, with Lyla Grundy shooting a match high 48 goals.
“Lyla was just so impressive from the very start of the game.
“48 goals from a 16 year old, that's pretty incredible, she had a real day out.”
Apart from Grundy, Jacqui Arndell and Ava Grundy were in the best for Terang Mortlake.
“Jacqui worked really well with Lyla and Ava Grundy did as well.
“So our attacking end was great on the weekend and our defensive pressure all over the court was really good as well.”
After a training session on Tuesday night, the Bloods were making the most of the weekend off.
“We did a bit of fitness on Tuesday night and then we’ll have a bit of a break away from the courts, which will be just nice for everyone.
“A bit of a freshen up before another tough game against North Warrnambool the week after.”
The division one game saw Hamilton win 28-27.
Best for Terang Mortlake were Ellen-Rose Lee, Lizzie Cook and Bailee Overweter, with Maddison Chesshire shooting 18 goals.
The division two game ended in a 33-33 draw.
Sarah Davis, Holly Jones and Hannah Burke were best for the Bloods, with Ava Nolan scoring 26 goals.
Hamilton took out the division three netball with a 34-27 win.
Best for Terang Mortlake were Milli Coolahan, Isla Primrose and Harriet Place, with Primrose scoring 14 goals.
The 17 and under game saw Terang Mortlake win 55-35.
Lyla Grundy, Ava Conheady and Madelyn Clarke were best in the narrow win, with Grundy shooting 42 goals.
There was no game for the 17 and under reserves with Hamilton not fielding a team in that grade in 2026.
Hamilton were too strong in the 15 and under game, winning 41-24.
Best in the loss for Terang Mortlake were Mia Baker, Zoe Hill and Sadie Baker, with Sadie Baker scoring 12 goals and Chloe Bouchier 10.
The 15 and under reserves game saw Hamilton win 17-15.
Tiah Moloney, Francesca Rickard and Grace Boshier were best for Terang Mortlake, with Poppy Moloney scoring 11 goals.
The 13 and under game saw Hamilton register a tight 31-30 win.
Imogen Barr, Charli Jones and Taleah Dower were best for the Bloods, with Barr shooting 17 goals and Annabelle Blackford 13.
The 13 and under reserves netball went the way of Terang Mortlake who scored a 25-14 win.
Mary Heffernan, Zarli Dower and Summer Davis were Terang Mortlake's best, with Daisy Sargeant shooting 20 goals.
WESTERN VICTORIA FEMALE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 5
UNDER 18s
KOROIT v TERANG MORTLAKE
Koroit 13.8 (86) defeated Terang Mortake 0.0 (0)
Best Players:
Koroit: Annika Baker, Eliza McDonnell, Harper McInerney, Elsie Finnigan, Hannah Gleeson, Lily Shand
Terang Mortlake: Nikaiah Murfett, Jada Mahony, Chloe Gaut, Lily Guthrie, Imogen Woods, Elle Mahony
Goal Kickers:
Koroit: Hannah Gleeson 3, Zoe Askew 2, Eve Covey, Eliza McDonnell, Harper McInerney, Mia Robinson, Lily Shand, Stella Sobey, Khloe Vail, Phoebe van Rooy
