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Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 3.8.26 def by Tatura 10.5.65 Best: D Davis, R Powell, L Sainsbury, A Nash, H Sullivan Goals: D Davis 2, L Sainsbury O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 18.12.120 def Tatura 2.2.14 The Lions came out eager to continue their strong form with finals just around the quarter and they did not disappoint. Seven first quarter goals set the game up for Seymour, doing well to keep Tatura scoreless for the entirety of the first half. Following the main break the Lions let their foot off the gas but were still able to emerge with a solid 106 point win ahead of a tough test against Shepp Bears coming this weekend. Taiten Thomas was a livewire up forward, taking some strong marks and combining well with Dale Short as both finished with four majors to their names. Joel Durham kept up his big effort in the ruck with another consistent performance, working with Curtis Powell and Cooper Lubeck through the middle of the ground. The win means the Lions will finish in fourth spot following the final game of the home and away season. Best: T Thomas, J Durham, C Powell, D Short, C Lubeck Goals: D Short 4, T Thomas 4, J Davey 3, C Lubeck 3, C Osmond 2, D Davis 1, J Mann 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 22.19.151 def Tatura 6.2.38 After a big win last week over United, the Lions were looking to repeat the feat against Tatura and were able to come away with a 113 point win. Some inaccurate kicking in the first quarter saw the Lions fail to capitalise on all the play but they were able to make amends in the final three quarters of the game, kicking seven, five and seven goals to round out a great performance. Riley Mason showed yet again why he’s the best player in the competition with a dominant performance including nine goals. The tally could’ve been much higher if not for some unselfish play throughout the game. The midfield group dominated around stoppages with Nathan Beattie, Jack Peris and Jack Murphy all in the best alongside Dylan Cook who reinvented himself as a tap ruckman. Other highlights of the day included great debut performances from Jackson Mansfield and Ben McCarthy. Mansfield was a strong target up forward all day with three majors, while McCarthy was busy around the ground and managed to get a goal of his own on the board.  Best: R Mason, N Beattie, J Peris, D Cook, J Murphy Goals: R Mason 9, J Mansfield 3, J Murphy 3, L Lubeck 2, N Beattie 1, D Giles 1, B McCarthy 1, J Peris 1, R Schraven 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 23 def by Tatura 28 The early game in Tatura started off quite slow but the Lions came back punching in the second quarter. The girls created many turnovers defensively and were able to convert well. Isabel Meller was responsible for lots of turnovers and provided plenty of talk down the court. Matilda Barry worked well on her timing and made some beautiful passes into the ring. Lily Tippett’s goaling and movement in the ring was great. Inari Sushi Award: Matilda Barry Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 44 def Tatura 40 Lilly Kelly worked really hard in the defensive circle, sticking tight to her player and getting some clean defensive turnovers. For four quarters she stayed determined and strong and was crucial to our win. Ella Zotti and Taylah Mason worked seamlessly together in the middle of the court, creating great drive and intensity. The girls worked the ball well from end to end. The 17s had a close four goal win, cementing their spot in the finals where they will be looking to bring the same determination and intensity. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Lilly Kelly O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 39 def Tatura 28 The team’s defensive pressure was the best we’ve seen all season. Every player on the court worked hard to keep up the intensity. Tatura challenged the Lions for 60 minutes but the Lions were able to adapt to changes and keep the scoreboard pressure on. Sarah Waite, Ruby Trimble and Grace Barry were fierce. As always, Shona Gesler was steady in the goals. Whistle Award: Grace Barry Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 51 def Tatura 29 Seymour got off to a great start in their game against Tatura, never giving up on the contest. The Lions played structured netball to put together a fantastic win. Courtney Aldous, Sophie Rutherford and Andy McKenzie were fabulous in the midcourt, driving forward and creating space for our goalers. Rooks Pizza Award: Georgia Engel Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 45 def Tatura 42 The first quarter was an even battle across the court, with out goalers working tirelessly to gain the front space. Our defenders in the second quarter got their hands to multiple balls, creating lots of opportunities for the attacking end. Ruby Martin created multiple turnovers. The second half saw Tatura come out with determination, however Seymour kept their composure and calm to hold on right until the end.

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 9.7.61 def United 6.7.43 Best: J Brock, B McCarthy, J Mansfield, A Nash, S Brown Goals: J Mansfield 3, H Murphy 2, A Nash 1, L Sainsbury 1, J Brock 1, B Harris 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 21.13.139 def United 2.3.15 It was a one sided contest from the first whistle with United only able to score one goal in each half of the game. The Lions showed why they’re a contender come September with some sensational passages of play. Lachlan Beattie made a successful return after some time away, dominating through the middle of the ground and combining well with Joel Durham in the ruck. The tall timber got the job done at both ends of the ground with Ollie Munro working well across half back and Jack Radford extending his lead at the top of the goal kicking charts with a big bag of seven goals. Curtis Powell and Taiten Thomas played with determination to round out the best players in a fantastic all round performance. Best: L Beattie, J Radford, C Powell, O Munro, T Thomas Goals: J Radford 7, J Davey 3, D Short 3, T Thomas 3, C Lubeck 2, C Powell 1, R Gardner 1, N Davey 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 17.14.116 def United 8.8.56 The Seniors game followed a similar pattern to the Reserves with the Lions dominant from the first contest, leaving the result beyond doubt from very early on. The Lions only took the foot off the gas in the final term, allowing United to add some respectability to the scoreline. Jack Murphy racked up plenty of possessions in the midfield alongside his partners in crime, Nic Quigg and Nathan Beattie who were able to stay focused, dominating their direct opponents. Cooper Holdsworth-Rose again showed why he’s a start of the future with his incredible athleticism and fantastic reading of the play. Riley Mason was a class above with five majors, supported well up forward by Nathan Fowler and a very lively Max McLean, who both kicked three goals each. The Lions will be back on the road next weekend to take on Tatura, looking to put another win on the board. Best: J Murphy, N Quigg, N Beattie, C Holdsworth-Rose, R Mason Goals: R Mason 5, N Fowler 3, M McLean 3, J Peris 1, D Davis 1, N Beattie 1, L Lubeck 1, N Quigg 1, D Giles 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 13 def by United 66 It was a lovely day at Deakin Reserve and the girls tried their hearts out contesting the ball all the way down the court. While the girls were able to generate plenty of turnovers, they weren’t able to capitalise on these. Today’s award went to Georgia Hadisutanto for being able to dictate and delay her player’s movement down the court. Café 96 Award: Georgia Hadisutanto Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 45 def United 33 Ella Zotti set the pace in the game, chasing every loose ball and creating turnovers from the pressure she created. Ella was crucial in the game and played with great intensity. Paige Cooper worked hard in the defensive circle, hunting down all the long balls and taking great, clean intercepts. Sophie Butterworth shot 37 of 45 goals in today’s game. Her precision and accuracy was on point and she worked hard to get front position. All the Lions worked well together and created pressure, causing some team turnovers. The girls are excited to bring the same energy into the next two games to secure a finals position. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Ella Zotti O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 43 def United 37 It was a goal for goal tussle between the top two teams on the ladder. The second quarter saw some great defensive work by Sarah Waite and Ruby Trimble giving Seymour a two goal load going into the third quarter. United come out strong in the third to take the lead midway. Seymour’s attackers and accurate passes into the ring with great shooting by Shona Gesler and Mia Allen helped Seymour get out to a five goal lead. The Lions maintained composure in the final quarter and finished with a six goal win. Whistle Award: Ruby Trimble Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 51 def United 35 We struggled to connect in the first quarter but improved in the second half. The Lions were able to gain a nice lead in each quarter of the game. A strong point was the ability of the team to capitalise on early turnovers, taking the game on. The mid court worked hard to get the ball to our shooters. Well done to Ashlyn Webster on getting the award today and welcome back Madi Hager. Inari Sushi Award: Ashlyn Webster Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 50 def United 46 From the start of the game Bridie Cantwell and Sarah Szczykulski made United work overtime to get the ball to the circle. Ally Black showed great vision in WA, with Ruby Martin and Ellie Fuhrmeister creating strong movements to get to goal. A close second quarter brought the pressure with the Lions having to work strategically to hold the lead. A really strong third quarter allowed the Lions to break away on the scoreboard to record a great win.

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced its first re-signings for 2026 with a group of five key players putting pen to paper. Current Senior Co-Coach Jack Murphy headlines the group, returning next season after a dominant year so far. Fellow midfielders Nathan Beattie, reigning Senior Best & Fairest winner, and Nic Quigg, VFL listed inside mid, have also both signed on the dotted line. Key forward Nathan Fowler will bring up 50 Senior games in his next outing for the Lions and will be back for his fourth year at The Den in 2026. Rounding out the five is Huw Jones, who has missed the entire 2024 season after a knee reconstruction, but will be ready to go come Round 1 2026. SFNC President Peter Elliott said these re-signings demonstrate the strong belief within the playing group about the list's potential. “We’re thrilled to have these five boys back on board for next season. It sends a clear message that we’re serious about challenging the very best teams in the league,” Mr Elliott said. “Jack Murphy has been outstanding as our Senior Co-Coach this year and his passion is unmatched. Nathan Beattie and Nic Quigg are star midfielders, and having all three on the park together will make us formidable in the middle. “Nathan Fowler is a true heart and soul player and a key presence up forward. We also can’t wait to see Huwy running out again in 2026. “While we’re out of finals contention this year, we’re focused on finishing the season strong and look forward to announcing more re-signings in the coming weeks.”

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 10.9.69 def Euroa 8.4.52 Best: J Mansfield, P Dixon, J Brock, B McCarthy, A Nash Goals: H Murphy 3, S Charles 2, B McCarthy 1, I Smith 1, H Thomson 1, J Mansfield 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 9.9.63 def Euroa 1.2.8 The Lions welcomed back a large contingent of players from injury and the great Ben Clifton pulled the jumper back on for a game. Tom Gawthrop kicked the opening goal with a fantastic finish, only matched by some Dale Short magic a little later in the match. Gawthrop provided a strong presence around the ground on his return with Sam Thomson showing plenty of polish in wet conditions after also returning from injury. Likewise, Nic Davey on return showed plenty of dash and looked like he hadn’t missed a beat. Regan Gardner and Taiten Thomas put together trademark performances, typically hard around the contest. Euroa was never in the game with the Lions running the game out will to win by 55 points. Best: T Gawthrop, S Thomson, N Davey, R Gardner, T Thomas Goals: J Radford 2, D Short 2, T Gawthrop 1, J Davey 1, R Gardner 1, B Clifton 1, T Thomas 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 3.8.26 def Euroa 3.6.24 The Seniors game was played in difficult conditions, only worsening as the rain continued to fall as the game progressed. The Lions got off to a strong start with some early girls, including a pearler from Cam Osmond to take a solid lead in the first term. In the second, the Lions kicked when ended up being their final goal of the match as the game tightened. The Lions were able to hold off Euroa, with Ben Cooney taking a huge pack mark near the conclusion of the game, enjoyed by all in attendance. Cooney finished best on ground with Lachlan Giles typically tough around the contest and Nathan Fowler providing a big target in tough conditions for key forward. Nathan Beattie and Jack Murphy continued their strong form with Beattie racking up 19 tackles for the day. The Lions will enjoy a week off before getting back into action. Best: B Cooney, L Giles, N Fowler, N Beattie, J Murphy Goals: N Beattie 1, D Davis 1, C Osmond 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 19 def by Euroa 60 The girls did really well to adapt to the multiple changes made throughout the game. Unfortunately, the girls were unable to adjust to the weather, not converting the ball down the court. Lily Tippett did amazing in the ring, collecting rebounds and shooting the ball well. Isabel Meller created many turnovers, with Olivia Cleave taking on feedback and adjusting her position on her goalers. Whistle Award: Lily Tippett Canteen Award: Olivia Cleave Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 36 def Euroa 33 Lilli Kelly played her best game of the season yet. She had so many spoils and took some key turnovers which was crucial in the dying minutes of the game. Taylah Mason worked hard in the middle of the court. She made some hard drives and directed the play well. Ivy Watson did well to create pressure. Ivy chased all the loose balls and gave 100%. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Lilli Kelly Inari Sushi Award: Taylah Mason Umpire’s Best: Taylah Mason O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 37 def Euroa 30 Some terrible weather slowed the game down. Ruby Trimble and Casey Drummond were in every contest. Shona Gesler and Chloe Locke combined beautifully to score some awesome goals in the wet. Layne Lewis fired at WA with some great feeds and attack. Euroa challenged the Lions as expected with some great contest across the court. Rooks Pizza Award: Casey Drummond Umpire’s Best: Ruby Trimble Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 36 def by Euroa 42 The first quarter saw plenty of play at both ends with each side evenly matches. After being down in the first half the Lions found some flow in the middle court but unfortunately we could not get over the line in the extremely wet weather. Bad luck girls. Went down by six goals in the end. Café 96 Award: Andrea McKenzie Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 51 def Euroa 35 The Lions displayed great patience with the ball to carry it down the court. Amazing connection between Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski to hold up Euroa’s goalers. Lucy Zotti and Casey Adamson in the box added lots of pressure. Rosie O’Sullivan stood out for her vision into the ring and excellent passing. Umpire’s Best: Ruby Martin

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 7.4.46 def by Mansfield 9.9.63 Best: J Mansfield, D Davis, B McCarthy, C Baumann, H Murphy Goals: J Mansfield 4, C Baumann 2, R Powell 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 4.10.34 def Mansfield 5.3.33 The Lions were set up for a big clash against a side sitting above them on the ladder and started strongly. Two goals in the first quarter allowed the Lions to get the lead early, before Mansfield kicked three in the second to take control of the game. While the Lions dominated a lot of the play, they were unable to convert on the scoreboard with scores tied deep in the final term. A point from Jack Radford with just 15 seconds to go was enough to get the Lions over the line. Taiten Thomas was tenacious in his attack on the footy and showed great leadership around the ground, well supported by Max McLean who worked tirelessly all day. Joel Durham continued his hot run of form with Jonty Mann also playing a strong game. Jack Davey made a strong return from injury, kicking a goal and bringing strong presence. Best: T Thomas, M McLean, J Davey, J Mann, J Durham Goals: M Itter 1, R Gardner 1, J Mann 1, J Davey 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 11.19.85 def Mansfield 20.4.124 The Lions knew they were up for a fight against a strong Mansfield line up but got off to a fantastic start with five first term goals. Roles were reversed in the second, with Mansfield kicking seven goals straight before the Lions got back in the game in the penultimate quarter. Another seven goal quarter in the last allowed Mansfield to get away with a comfortable win. Inaccurate kicking cost the Lions with 30 scoring shots to Mansfield’s 24. Cooper Holdsworth-Rose played a fantastic game in defence, with James Wooster also showing plenty of leadership behind the ball in a strong game. The midfield combo of Nathan Beattie, Jack Murphy and Lachlan Giles worked hard all day, with Giles continuing to boost his output every week. The Lions now look forward to taking on Euroa at home. Best: C Holdsworth-Rose, J Wooster, N Beattie, J Murphy, L Giles Goals: C Osmond 3, N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, R Kennedy 2, J Murphy 1, R Schraven 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 24 def by Mansfield 28 The girls came out firing in our game against Mansfield. They have all shown so much improvement from the beginning of the season, only going down by four goals. Sienna Lynch got the award this week for her consistent drive down the court. Charlotte Bradley was constantly putting up her goals while Eden Webster created positive turnovers in the defensive end. Unfortunately, the girls couldn’t quite get over the line. Whistle Award: Sienna Lynch Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 35 def by Mansfield 46 Ella Zotti stayed positive and worked tirelessly through the middle of the court for the entire game. Her direction and voice provided plenty of good passages of play. Ivy Watson worked her feet and created great space in the circle. Her work behind the ball did not go unnoticed. Taylah Mason made some strong drives into the circle and sent some beautiful bullets into our goalers. Despite the girls’ loss, they played a strong game of netball and had some clean passages of play. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Ella Zotti Canteen Award: Ivy Watson O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 53 def Mansfield 23 The Lions had a dominant first quarter, keeping Mansfield to a single goal. The defensive unit of Sarah Waite, Ruby Trimble, Grace Barry and Casey Drummond was unstoppable. Shona Gesler, Mia Allen and Chloe Locke were composed in attack while Ruby Trimble was in every contest. Mia Allen came on with grunt and spark that the attack needed while Layne Lewis played with great intensity. Café 96 Award: Ruby Trimble Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 74 def Mansfield 31 A strong first quarter for the Lions in all areas saw the Lions take an early lead. Eleisha Saunders took out the club dinner award with a strong defensive game, causing turnovers and great drive and skill through the attacking end. Chloe Butterworth performed well in the goal circle, creating drive and movement, taking out the Rooks award. The Lions worked well in all areas, taking home a strong win. Rooks Pizza Award: Chloe Butterworth Club Dinner Award: Eleisha Saunders Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 67 def Mansfield 28 Q1: Great defensive pressure outside of the rung, awesome defensive rebounds, great transition from turnover. Q2: Ruby Martin intercepts were unreal, pressure out the front was great, awesome ball speed in attack. Q3: Paige Cooper stood out on debut with multiple intercepts. Q4: Much better transition and linking down the court.