Inter-League Summary
North Central v Loddon Valley
At Boort
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In near perfect conditions for football at Boort Park, the North Central Football League came up trumps by defeating neighbouring league the Loddon valley.
In an entertaining football match the North Central Football League finally got back on the winning list. With renewed interest for inter-league footy the North Central fielded a strong side and was too strong for the Loddon Valley. Danny Benaim from Wedderburn kicked five first quarter goals to set up North Centrals win. The Loddon Valley was very competitive in the opening term, to trail by just 10 points at the first change.
The second quarter belonged to the North Central, where they showed their dominance in kicking eight goals to one and head to the half time break with a 55-point lead. Loddon Valley were playing better than the scoreboard indicated and had many good players with Hickey, Gunn and Miller gathering many possessions for the host league Strange was dominant in the ruck and around the ground and was being well supported by Coatsworth, Bell and Rose. Barnes kicked three goals in the second quarter and Wedderburn team mate Brady Herman kicked two to give the Centrals their big lead at half way.
The third quarter was a bit of an arm wrestle for most of the quarter, until the North Central shared the ball around and created opportunities up forward resulting in gaols to Barnes, McHugh, Judd and Grant. Loddon Valley failed to kick a major in this quarter and at three quarter time was looking down the barrel of a large defeat as they trailed by 60-points at the last break. North Centrals Coatsworth left the field after receiving a heavy knock, resulting in a visit to the local hospital. While the result was not a good one it was better than the first examination forecast and he looks like a three to four week spell for the Demons coach.
The last term seen the Loddon Valley rectifying a couple of bad quarters with good solid play and they were able to put some respectability back on the scoreboard. Six goals for the term for the Loddon Valley, with three coming from the boot of Cody Nunn who finished the day with 5-goals. North Central were able to answer late in the quarter with goals to Rose, DeAraugo, Thiesz and Danny Benaim slotted through his sixth for the day as the North Central went on to record a rare win by 73-points. Although the scores indicated a runaway win to the North Central, the Loddon Valley gave their all for the four quarters and should be congratulated for their effort and in particular the last term where they were looking certain defeat in the face, but rallied in the last quarter to outscore the North Central.
Best Players for the North Central, Brett Strange, Rohan McHugh, Danny Benaim, Ben Rose, Robbie Tonkin(All Wedderburn) and Tom Bell from Donald.
Goals; D. Benaim 6, Sam Barnes 5, B. Herdman, B. Rose 2, R. McHugh, B. DeAraugo, A. Judd, T. Finlay, D. Thiesz, B. Grant, R. Maatman, D. Harrison 1 each.
Loddon Valley Best: Taylor Strachan, Jack Hickey, Cody Gunn, Corey Gregg, Henry Miller, B. Morrison.
Goals: G. Gunn 5, R. Haythorpe 4, J. Mills, and M. Bateman 1 each.
Scores North Central 23-9=147 def Loddon Valley 11-8=7
Worksafe VCFL Medals North Central Brett Strange, Loddon Valley Taylor Strachan.
Under 18’s
North Central 25- 12 =162 def Loddon Valley
Best NCFL: Jake Hogan VCFL Medal, Jonathan Lanyon, Brody Haddow, Jack Onley, Nathan Dunstan, Nathan Holt.
Goals J. Hogan 5, N. Dunstan 4, B. Delaney 3, N. Holt, J. Onley, J. Lanyon 2, Jackson Hogan, N. Baldwin, L. Ritchie, J. Hodoras, K. McNicol, L. Last, J. Tillig.
Best for LVFL: Cullam Williamson VCFL Medal, Sam Dawson, Clinton Angove, Brayden Aitkins, Brent Jane and Tynan Hywood.
Goals; T. Hudson, J. Starr 2, A. Rothacker, S. Dawson.
Under 15’s
NCFL 7-11=53 def LVFL 2-1=13
Best for NCFL: Sean Hogan VCFL Medal, Nick Sands, Angus McLean, Dylan Hatcher, Ryan Neilson, Jordan Harris.
Goals A. McLennan 2, K. Wright, S. Hogan, T. Trewin, J. Dixon, J. Summers.
Best for LVFL : Jack Baker VCFL Medal, Jack Costello, Mitchell Dingwall, Nash Kerr, Jonny Cooper, Hayden McSwain.
Goals, Jack White, Mitchell Dingwall 1 each.
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Netball Results
13 & under
Loddon Valley 27 def North Central 18
VCFL Medals LV, Stephanie Donnellon NC, Olivia Holbert
LVNA Award Katlyn Hocking North Central Bendgio Bank Award Ema pay.
15 & under
North Central 40 def LV 37 (Extra Time)
VCFL Medals N.C. Georga Lee L.V. Zoe Kennedy
Bendigo Bank award N.C. Tegan Anderson, LVNA award Jamie Dingwall
17 & Under
North Central 47 def LVNA 25
VCFL Medals N.C. Hayley Hogan, LVNA Milly Robertson
Bendigo Bank N.C. Madilyn Holmes-Brown LVNA Montana Kekitch.
Open Netball
North Central 61 def LVNA 41
VCFL Medals N.C. Meg Lockhart L.V. Christie Griffiths
Bendigo Bank N.C. Kate Burton LVNA Bree Bentley
Gate $ 5300
Last Modified on 27/05/2012 16:42