Sport
16 May, 2025
Costly third term for Magpies
CAMPERDOWN’S senior footballers had their second loss of the season, going down 14.8.92 to 7.12.54 against Warrnambool at the Reid Oval.
“I felt like we were really in it, we had our chances and it was a winnable game,” Camperdown coach Clinton Thomas lamented.
After trailing by eight points at quarter time, Camperdown outscored Warrnambool in the second and fourth quarters.
It was the third term, where Warrnambool kicked eight goals three to Camperdown’s three behinds, that ultimately proved the difference in the game.
“We had plenty of forward entries and dominated the first eight minutes of the third quarter but couldn't capitalise,” Thomas said.
“Warrnambool then got a goal and the floodgates opened for a bit.”
Under 18 player Aidan Conheady made his senior debut, kicking three goals and was named in the best for the Magpies – Thomas liking what he saw.
“Aidan was fantastic, he’s an excitement machine, a raking left foot kick.
“It was a great debut.”
Thomas said Conheady had been on the Magpies’ radar all through pre-season.
“With our recent injuries we had to bring him in a week or two earlier than planned, but he showed he was ready to go.”
Defenders Luke O'Neil and Riley Arnold were best for Camperdown.
“Luke and Riley are just fantastic week in, week out, both boys really firm up our back half.”
A big challenge awaits this week, an away fixture against reigning premiers South Warrnambool.
“We’ll play our game and continue to grow and challenge.”
In the reserves, Warrnambool had a 12 point win, 11.10.76 to 10.4.64.
Tarkyn Love kicked four goals and Tim Fitzgerald three, with Eddie Lucas and Henry Tickner best players for the Magpies.
Warrnambool had a huge win in the under 18s, 25.18.168 to 0.1.1, Taj Cunningham best for Camperdown.
The Blues were too strong in the under 16s as well, running out winners 15.14.104 to 3.2.20.
George Sadler, Max Rees and Paddy Hassett were best for the Magpies.
The under 14 match was another tough one for Camperdown, going down 27.9.171 to 0.1.1.
Darby Sinnott and Alex Huggins were the Magpies best.
In the under 12s, Warrnambool won 5.9.39 to 2.0.12, with Oscar Stephenson and Lucas Rendell best players for the junior Magpies.
In Open netball, it was a second loss of the season for Camperdown, with Warrnambool winning 57-51.
For the Magpies, Nell Mitchell scored 26 goals while Piper Stephens shot 25.
Best for Camperdown were Indy Cameron, Rosie Pickles and Piper Stephens.
Camperdown won the division one netball 39-32.
Kiara Love scored 27 goals with best players being Chloe O'Brien, Eliza Fleming and Isobel Sinnott.
The division two match saw a 56-23 win to Warrnambool, with Kate Hallyburton and Lauren Groen best for Camperdown.
In division three, Warrnambool scored a 39-34 win.
Lauren Groen put through 20 goals, and was named in the best for the Magpies alongside Lauren MUrphy and Nell Blake.
Camperdown remain unbeaten in the 17 and under competition after a 37-29 victory.
Georgia Oates scored 27 goals for the winners, with best players being Elsie Sinnott, Madison Lucas and Indy Cameron.
Warrnambool got the better of Camperdown in the 17 and under reserves, 27-18.
For the Magpies, captain Maisie Molan scored 10 goals and was named as best player.
In the 15 and under netball, Warrnambool had a 41-24 win.
Kiara Love scored 16 goals with Madison Lucas named as best.
The 15 and under reserves saw Warrnambool celebrate a 39-14 win.
Evie Mahony scored 11 goals for Camperdown, with Courtney Blain named best for the Magpies.
Camperdown had a strong win in the 13 and under netball, 40-10.
For Camperdown, Mali Maskell shot 21 goals and Abigail Sinnott 19, with Bella Brebner named best player.
Camperdown had a 42-12 win in the 13 and under reserves.
Ruby Johnston and Zahlia Hill both scored nine goals for the Magpies, with Alexa Raven named as best player.
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