Seniors

This week had us jumping out of the blocks getting away to a good start with two reasonable quick goals by big man Dave Liddell.  The first a copybook left side banana kick, the second resulting from a terrific pack mark. After Jake Butler kicked our third, Al Corry popped number four on the board and things seemed all sweet indeed. Then along came a little slacking on our all over ground defence work and Congupna with three late goals turned a two goal to four deficit into a five to four advantage.

Quarter two played out to be a mirror of the first in the fact that twenty minutes of hard contesting footy gave way to another three quick opposition goals before the half time break.  Could have been quite a few more only for our two great backmen Danny Bourke and Adam Quarrell and indeed the masters apprentice Paul McCallum.

The third quarter became a real arm wrestle with neither side wishing to give in, then in the last Captain Nathan Gemmill with his umpteenth possession snapped a left foot goal breathing new life into both purple players and supporters. Dylan Butler kicked truly to give us our eighth and final goal for the match and Congupna sealed the deal with another customary three goals for the quarter.    

Final score: Congupna 13.5 d. Nathalia 8.6  

Goals: D. Lidell 2; A. Corry 2; J. Butler 1; A. Quinn 1; N. Gemmill 1; D. Butler 1.

Awards: Mug: N. Gemmill; Past Players: D. Bourke; Mick Hogan Excavations: J. Butler; Middle Hotel: P. McCallum; Brereton's Bakery: A. Quarrell; Club Award: A. Corry.

Reserves

Nathalia 2.5 defeated by Congupna 17.7. With probably our best side of the year it was a disappointing result to get beaten by 15 goals. Sam German and Adam Duffus, new to the club, found their fee really well and contributed. Jason Bell was fantastic forward and back, Ash Dohnt got better as the game went on, Adam Smith threw himself into everything, Sean Mortimer Continues to improve and Sanga was good at both ends.
Goals: Jono Tamburro 1, Lachlan Smith 1.
Awards: Past Players' Mug, Jason Bell, Blake St Butchery, Ash Dohnt, Middle Hotel, Adam Smith, Club, S Mortimer & Samuel James.

Under 17's

Nathalia 4.5 defeated by Congupna 7.6. We came up against Congupna this week and I could tell from the first bounce the boys were here to play. Our backline was under enormous pressure and held up all day. Greg Boxall is improving every game and was one of the best on the ground along with Angus Armstrong and Jack Ryan. Our linking and willingness to run was one of the high lights of the game and apart from our turnovers I believe we were winners in the end. We all played as a team. Well done boys, you did us proud.
Goals: Corey Hicks 1, Harley Cobbledick 1, Bobby Nichols 1, Marcus Walsh 1.
Awards: Al's Cafe, Bobby Nichols, Lowy's Farm Fencing, Marcus Walsh, Rex James Stockfeed, Greg Boxall, Salon 12 Hairdressing, Joseph Nihill, 5 TJ's IGA Supermarket, Lachlan Terry, Tony Ryan Best 1st Year, Nathan Walsh, Club, Gavin Cobbledick & Jake Curtis.

Under 14's

Nathalia 1.0 defeated by Congupna 22.12. It was a tough day at the office for the 4ths boys against Congupna. Everyone tried hard, encouraged each other and we improved our game each quarter. Matts Ginnivan played a great team game, laying shepherds and marking strongly. Rhys Shannon showed he can play equally as well in defence as he can as a midfielder. Brenton Boxall attacked the ball with confidence and Kodi Hicks competed admirably in the ruck. Well done to all the purples' boys, we will continue to improve.
Goals: Rhys Shannon 1.
Awards: Al's Cafe, Matts Ginnivan, Salon 12 hairdressing, Rhys Shannon, TJ's IGA Supermarket, Brenton Boxall, Rex James Stockfeed, Kodi Hicks, Lowy's Farm Fencing, Tom Nihill, Al's Cafe medal, David Mollison, Past Players', Heath Wharton, Nathalia Printers, Thomas Brooks, Tony Ryan Best 1st Year, Jackson Walpole.

Netball

B Grade: Nathalia 24 lost to Congupna 46. Wow, we put in the effort but again we came up short. Our discipline and attitude were great, and as we know we to work on our fitness. Some great efforts girls. Let's stick together and it will come. Also great effort and well done to Blaise Mortimer on her first game. Awards: Nathalia Pizza, Jakara Henderson, Nathalia Tyre & Breaks, Bree Hicks, Brereton's Bakery, Caitlin Wilkie.

C Grade: Nathalia 49 defeated Congupna 34. Girls played well against good quality opposition. Passing needs improving. Perhaps work on that at training. Awards: Nathalia Pizza, Tracey Curtis, Kinnards Retreat, Jo Terry, Casual Step, Tanya Bell.

C Reserve: Nathalia 13 lost to Congupna 40. Having a full team for the first time this season was an advantage in a fast moving hard fought game. The girls combined well, and next week's aim is to improve passing. Awards: Kinnards Retreat, Rose Nihill, Fastway Courier, Michelle Brown, Brereton's Bakery, Sam Butler.

17/U: Nathalia 41 defeated Congupna 36. Great talking by the girls, especially Nikki Mahncke, helped to consolidate a good win. There were lots of intercepts all over the court. Great effort girls. Awards: Cameron's Lawyers, Whitney Hicks, Lowy's Farm Fencing, Gemma Cusack, Al's Cafe, Rachel Quinn.

15/U: Nathalia 35 defeated Congupna 15. A great team effort from every player. Much improved passing gave the result on the scoreboard. Awards: Supporters' Netball, Sophie Casey, Al's Cafe, Marni Hicks, Lowy's Farm Fencing, Taylah Shanahan.

13/U: Nathalia 41 defeated Congupna 10. It was a great game to watch. Everything is starting to fall into place. Great team work, well done. Awards: Nathalia Supporters, Tania Sutton, Al's Cafe, Brooke Parker, Lowy's Farm Fencing, Alysia Oakes.

11/U: Girls tried hard all day against mostly taller opposition. New players Bridget Brooks and Ashleigh Walpole both played well and are fitting into the team beautifully. Meg Gemmill and Martha Craig ran all day and the remaining girls worked very hard, never giving up despite Congupna's big score. Awards: Nathalia supporters', Meg Gemmill, Lowy's Farm Fencing, Martha Craig, Canteen Voucher, Reni Hicks.