Ocean Grove Cobras returned from Sydney for their annual State of Origin games against Glebe Greyhounds for a full round of games last weekend.
UNDER 14
Division 1
Ocean Grove Walter 7.4(46) def St Joseph’s Black 6.5(41)
Ocean Grove Walter reclaimed top spot on the ladder with a narrow win over key rival St Joseph’s Black. Walter got off to a flying start, keeping the opposition scoreless in the first quarter to set up a 20-point lead. St Joseph’s fought back but fell just short at the final siren in another great contest.
Goal: Byron Hansford 3, Darcy Harrington 2, Harrison Wilde, Jack Thomson.
Best: Tai Sendeckyj, Jonathon Punchard, Zach Casamento, Darcy Harrington, Ned Badrock, Byron Hansford.
Division 4
Ocean Grove Pearson 1.1(7) def by Modewarre 1.7(13)
A slippery ground made for tough conditions, which resulted in a low-scoring game. Ocean Grove Pearson brought good effort to the contest and restricted Modewarre but was unable to make the most of its scoring opportunities. Dane Hodgson kicked the side’s only goal.
Best: Max Saltalamacchia, Michael McGuane, Benjamin Mifsud, Hudson Stephenson, Sunny Bohnke.
Division 6
Ocean Grove Every 2.2(14) def by Geelong West Giants Grey 5.5(35)
The Geelong West Giants kicked the first goal of the game against Ocean Grove Every and
dominated the scoreboard at every break. Every got back into the match in the second quarter but was unable to overcome the visitors. Goal kickers were Reeve Cruickshank and Charley Cowley.
Best: Lachlan Holmes, Zander Zurawel, Cam Spark, Archie McCallum, Harry Larsen.
UNDER 12
Ocean Grove Hunt 4.6(30) def by St Mary’s Bath 7.4(46)
Ocean Grove Bishop 2.7(19) def by Colac Tigers 6.12(48)
Ocean Grove White 4.6(30) def by Lara Fogarty 7.11(53)
Ocean Grove McGregor 6.5(41) def by Bell Park Hanrahan 10.10(70)
Awards: William Fisher, Lachlan Page, Arthur Wynn, Max Grantham.
Ocean Grove Jones 1.2(8) def by Newtown & Chilwell Fanning 14.12(96)
Ocean Grove Hateley 0.0(0) def by Surf Coast Suns 3.10(28)
Awards: Tully Reynolds, Milly Fullwood, Alex Wiley.
Ocean Grove Smith 2.1(13) def by Torquay 10.11(71)
Awards: Kaia Martin, Emily Speirs, Ivy King.
UNDER 10
Ocean Grove Farrell 0.0(0) def by Drysdale Taylor 16.9(105)
Awards: Paddy McCartney, Hudson Elers, Kodi Young.
Ocean Grove McManus 7.11(53) def North Geelong 1.3(9)
Ocean Grove Moroney 6.12(48) def Bannockburn 0.0(0)
Ocean Grove Cordy 8.3(51) def Newtown & Chilwell Smith 2.3(15)
Ocean Grove Burchell 5.3(33) def Ocean Grove O’Keefe 4.1(25)
Awards (Burchell): Sahara Bishop, Poppy Teague, Penny Carroll, Primrose Hyde, Lucy Polgar.
UNDER 9
Ocean Grove Taylor 9.6(60) def Surf Coast Suns Gold 2.2(14)
Awards: Kai Hamilton, Charlie Brockway, Will Wolfe.
Ocean Grove Allan 8.3(51) drew with Surf Coast Suns Red 7.9(51)
Awards: William Green, Oscar Peebles, Harrison Nicol.
Ocean Grove Norquay 9.7(61) def Ocean Grove Stow 5.4(34)
Awards (Norquay): Lenny Hinch, Eddie Henry, Jude Beckworth.
Ocean Grove Dalton 4.2(26) def by Newtown & Chilwell West 6.10(46)
Awards: Isaac Burmistrow, Harry Miller, Olliver Mullen.
Ocean Grove Durran 3.1(19) def by Portarlington Blue 10.8(68)
