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Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 4.5.29 def by Benalla 11.11.77 Best: B McCarthy, H Sullivan, A Nash, H Murphy, B Harris Goals: B McCarthy 2, H Murphy 2 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 22.7.139 def Benalla 3.2.20 The Lions came out of the blocks strongly putting six majors on the board in the first term. From there it was all smooth sailing across a strong four quarter performance. Curtis Powell dominated through the middle of the ground, picking up plenty of the footy and kicking some classy goals. Jack Radford backed up a bag of nine last week with another bag of nine. Cooper Lubeck put together a strong performance in his second game back with Max McLean putting his best foot forward. Jack Davey played a strong game after celebrating his 21 st birthday during the week while Joel Durham made his presence felt around the ground. Best: C Powell, M McLean, C Lubeck, J Davey, J Durham Goals: J Radford 9, C Powell 4, J Morgan 3, M McLean 2, C Lubeck 1, C Osmond 1, J Nai 1, W O’Sullivan 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 14.6.90 def Benalla 7.14.56 The Lions were out to make amends after a poor showing at Mooroopna last weekend and managed to get themselves back on the winner’s list against Benalla. The first quarter was an even contest between both sides with Dylan Scopel standing out for his run and drive through the middle of the ground. In the second term, the Lions were able to obtain some breathing space in a five goal to one quarter. While Benalla had a chance to get back in the game, inaccurate kicking in front of goal was capitalised upon by the Lions who played a great final quarter in wet conditions. Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie were ball magnets again, with Lachlan Beattie putting in a fantastic performance after missing last week through injury. Nathan Fowler provided a target up forward all day but yet again Rory Kennedy showed why he is a star of the future, booting three goals in another impactful game from the 16 year old. Best: J Murphy, D Scopel, N Beattie, N Fowler, L Beattie Goals: R Kennedy 3, N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, J Murphy 2, L Cavigan 1, D Giles 1, S House 1, W Le Deux 1, D Scopel 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 16 def by Benalla 32 We welcomed two debutants into The Den this week in Ava Gordon and Pippa joining the team. Both girls did an amazing job in their first game with the Lions. Ava Gordon provided amazing drive and options through the ring, receiving the Rooks Award. Matilda Barry created intercepts and kept her head high. The wet weather did not help the Lions who were defeated by 16 goals. Rooks Pizza Award: Ava Gordon Club Dinner Award: Matilda Barry Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 40 def Benalla 32 Sophie Butterworth was dominant in the goal circle, creating great space and strong options for the ball. Her accuracy and tireless work ethic in the ring earned her the title of Best on Court. Ella Zotti worked tirelessly throughout the court, contributing significantly with her depth and drive which helped propel the team’s momentum forward. Taylah Mason played a great game in WD, consistently applying pressure and securing plenty of turnovers. Overall, the girls played well as a team with their collective effort leading to a well deserved 8 goal win. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Sophie Butterworth Café 96 Award: Ella Zotti O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 53 def Benalla 28 The Lions were consistent in the first half, scoring well and limiting Benalla’s opportunities. The team was able to adapt well to combination changes. Layne Lewis and Casey Drummond played with intent and high energy. Mia Allen settled well into GA and shot with great confidence. Inari Sushi Award: Casey Drummond Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 59 def Benalla 22 It was a nice start to the game and our defenders were great and continued to put amazing pressure on the ball. Mid-court changes allowed Seymour to settle and take control of the game. Well done to everyone on a good game. Whistle Award: Georgia Engel Club Dinner Award: Sophie Rutherford Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 70 def Benalla 29 The Lions capitalised on early turnovers to take a nine goal lead at quarter time. Lucy Zotti provided plenty of great pressure over the ball. Benalla were able to control the second quarter early with the Lions settling to changes before Seymour’s feeds to Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister were rewarded. Ruby Martin changed to GS and shot 16 from 22 for the third quarter with the Lions’ defensive pressure across the court impressive. The Lions finished the match with great transitions and Coach Adamson pleased with the performance.

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 7.11.53 def by Mooroopna 9.12.66 Best: A Nash, H Murphy, C Baumann, B McCarthy, R Kennedy Goals: R Kennedy 4, C Lynch 1, B McCarthy 1, A Nash 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 14.10.96 def Mooroopna 3.2.20 The Lions put together a dominant performance, keeping Mooroopna scoreless in the first half of the game. Yet again it was Jack Radford who led the charge with nine majors in another great display. Young Lions Curtis Powell and Harry Martin put together strong games, well supported by Joel Durham in the ruck and Harry Palmer around the ground. The Lions are sitting in fifth place ahead of a return to Kings Park this weekend. Best: C Powell, H Martin, J Durham, H Palmer, J Radford Goals: J Radford 9, C Lubeck 1, J Morgan 1, I Porter 1, C Powell 1, T Thomas 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 6.4.40 def by Mooroopna 13.12.90 The Lions were on the back foot early in the game with Mooroopna having nine scoring shots in the first quarter of the game. Straighter kicking in the second quarter put the Cats in a strong position at half time, with the Lions unable to pin the lead back at any stage. Dylan Scopel and Tom Martin worked tirelessly despite repeated entries into the defensive 50 while Nathan Fowler provided a target all day in difficult conditions. Through the middle of the ground, James Wooster and Jack Murphy stood out on a tough day for the Lions. Best: J Wooster, D Scopel, T Martin, J Murphy, N Fowler Goals: B Cooney 1, D Davis 1, A Elliott 1, J Murphy 1, S Thomson 1, J Wooster 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 15 def by Mooroopna 57 It was a beautiful, sunny day in Mooroopna with the girls starting off strongly in the defensive end. The defensive pressure resulted in several turnovers. Olivia Cleave received the award this week, taking on board and implementing feedback. Isabel Meller also stood out for her shotting and movement in the goal ring. Unfortunately it was not our day. Canteen Award: Olivia Cleave Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 27 def by Mooroopna 59 Ella Zotti worked tirelessly through the midcourt, creating strong drives all day and offering plenty of options. Kyra Pearce and Sophie Butterworth teamed up to take on Mooroopna’s tall attackers, doing an excellent job of shutting them down. The girls managed to secure some great rebounds and turnovers, contributing strongly to the team’s defensive effort. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Ella Zotti O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 46 def Mooroopna 26 The Lions continued their winning ways with Shona Gesler unstoppable, shooting the majority of the team’s goals. Layne Lewis had plenty of energy, feeding the goalers well and creating plenty of defensive pressure. Chloe Locke, Sarah Waite and Sophie Munro were terrific in defence. Casey Drummond, Grace Barry and Sophie Allen all worked hard through the midcourt to create scoreboard pressure. Mia Allen stood strong and shot with confidence. Whistle Award: Layne Lewis Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 53 def Mooroopna 38 The Lions struggled to connect in the first half but improved in the second half. The team played with great energy and determination. Our shooters were outstanding and our defensive pressure was amazing in the last quarter. To win the game by 15 goals was outstanding. Inari Sushi Award: Courtney Aldous Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 46 def Mooroopna 40 It was a physical match between the competition’s big cats. The Lions started the game well with a dominant 11-6 first quarter. The middle two quarters saw Mooroopna take their opportunities with the Lions turning the ball over. Seymour’s defensive play saw them settle into the final quarter with a quick 7-0 lead. Ally Black was tirelessly working the midcourt and provided space for Ellie Fuhrmeister. Mooroopna settled their game and drew back the lead with the Lions holding on to give them their fifth win of the season.

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 21 def by Bears 46 The Lions put up a valiant effort against the Bears in what was always going to be a tough contest. Our defensive pressure across the whole court was a great improvement and really made Shepp have to work hard. Eden Webster and Eva Hay combined well in the defensive circle whilst Isabel Meller and Charlotte Bradley put our girls on the board. Moving Matilda Barry into the centre provided additional drive into our attacking end. All the girls played well in what was a brilliant team effort. Keep building Lions! Whistle Award: Charlotte Bradley Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 26 def by Bears 34 Taylah Mason worked tirelessly throughout the middle of the court, providing hard drives and consistent intensity. Her determination and effort earned her the best on court honours. Lilli Kelly worked incredibly hard in the circle, staying right on her player throughout the game. Her sharp footwork allowed her to create clean intercepts and secure important rebounds. Sophie Butterworth played with great awareness in our goal circle today, creating beautiful space and positioning herself well. She also put up some impressive shorts and showcased her skill and composure under pressure. The girls gave a strong effort against the Bears, showing determination and teamwork. Despite their hard work they were unable to come away with the win. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 30 def Bears 29 The Lions were put through their paces in a very tightly contested game. After being down in the first quarter the Lions found some flow in the middle quarters, taking the lead. The girls held strong to win the game by one goals with maturity and patience winning the game. Casey Drummond was solid as usual and Sarah Waite provided heaps of opportunities. Inari Sushi Award – Sarah Waite Club Dinner – Casey Drummond Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 36 def by Bears 38 The Lions worked very hard but unfortunately came up short in the end. Our first half was great, including strong defensive pressure that was amazing over the ball. In our last half we struggled to connect with lots of lost balls and give aways. Welcome back to Lyndel Feery. The Bears were too strong in the end. Rooks Pizza Award – Shona Gesler Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 41 def by Bears 61 The Lions faced a stiff contest against a very strong Bears outfit. The wall was working well in defence and slowed the Bears getting to the ring. Casey Adamson and Rosie O’Sullivan were strong in the attacking end, getting the ball to the ring. Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister’s goaler to goaler work creating strong passing to shoot. Ruby Martin stepped into GS and had some strong holds. Lucy Zotti held up the Bears’ WA well off the centre pass. Unfortunately, the girls were unable to hunt down the Bears.

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 2.6.18 def by Bears 10.12.72 Best: I Smith, A Nash, L Sainsbury, A Munro, L Thomas Goals: A Nash 1, D Davis 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 4.7.31 def by Bears 6.8.44 The Lions took to the field in windy conditions with honours shared in the first half. The Bears were able to kick away in the third term with the wind, setting up a blockbuster final quarter. While the Lions were able to put a goal on the board early in the last, play was suspended for a Bears injury, taking away Seymour’s chance to pin back the lead with the strong breeze. Nick Dundon had another strong outing, showing his class around the ground, while Max McLean showed trademark determination around the contest. Nic Davey provided plenty of run with Joel Durham working tirelessly in the ruck all day. Sam Fuhrmeister held the backline together as it withstood repeat entries. Best: N Dundon, M McLean, N Davey, S Fuhrmeister, J Durham Goals: T Thomas 1, J Morgan 1, C Lorenzi 1, C Powell 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 10.9.69 def Bears 7.11.53 The Lions prepared well throughout the week for an important clash with the Bears. A win would be enough to see the Lions enter the top six with a positive win-loss record for the first time in 2025. The Lions started strongly in the first term with Thomas Wardley lively early, snagging two goals in the quarter. A very even second period saw the game in the balance before the Lions kicked away in the third to put a big enough buffer on the Bears, withstanding a final quarter surge. Ben Cooney was a brick wall in defence, supported by Lachlan Giles and Lachlan Beattie. The two Essendon VFL boys in Jack Peris and Nic Quigg were relentless in their attack on the ball all day with great performances around the ground. Best: B Cooney, N Quigg, J Peris, L Giles, L Beattie Goals: N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, T Wardley 2, D Giles 1, T Jeffrey 1, J Peris 1, R Schraven 1

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 14.13.97 def Tatura 2.2.14 Best: B McCarthy, J Mansfield, D Davis, A Nash, S Charles Goals: S Charles 3, D Davis 2, J Mansfield 2, S Brown 1, Z Brown 1, C Lynch 1, B McCarthy 1, A Munro 1, L Sainsbury 1, H Thomson 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 22.11.143 def Tatura 3.1.19 The Lions came out of the blocks firing and piled on the goals across a strong four quarter performance to finish with a thumping 124 point win. Jack Radford was yet again the star of the show, dominant up forward in an incredible 10 goal performance. He’s now kicked 30 for the year and 22 in the last three games. Thomas Wardley provided dash and poise through the middle of the ground to overcome some pre-game navigation difficulties. Curtis Powell and Nick Dundon were influential around the ground with Jay Eager putting in a big effort in very warm rucking conditions. Best: J Radford, T Wardley, C Powell, N Dundon, J Eager Goals: J Radford 10, M McLean 3, W Le Deux 3, J Brooks 2, C Powell 1, J Eager 1, T Thomas 1, J Morgan 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 21.19.145 def Tatura 6.5.41 The Lions made it three wins on the spin with a 104 point victory over Tatura. It didn’t take long for the Lions to get on the board, kicking six goals in the first term before Tatura was able to even up the contest in the second. After half time it was all one way traffic with the Lions keeping Tatura scoreless for the entire second half. The young guns impressed once again, Josh Porter finishing best on ground and Rory Kennedy kicking three goals to go with three on his senior debut. Jack Peris showed his class around the ground, supported well by Jack Murphy and Seamus Feery in the ruck. Tom Jeffrey and Nathan Fowler bagged five goals each with Chook being named best on ground by the umpires. Best: J Porter, N Fowler, J Peris, S Feery, J Murphy Goals: N Fowler 5, T Jeffrey 5, R Kennedy 3, J Peris 2, J Murphy 2, D Giles 1, J Wooster 1, L Lubeck 1, S House 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 31 def by Tatura 44 The Under 15s put their highest score for the season on the board which was a huge positive. The defenders worked hard to gain turnovers and Eva Hay did well in her first defensive roll in the ring. Charlotte Bradley and Isabel Meller gave great options in the ring. It was good to see the girls putting their training into the game, giving depth options down the court. Keep up the good work girls! Canteen Award: Georgia Hadisutanto Inari Sushi Award: Charlotte Bradley Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 30 def Tatura 29 It was an absolute thriller in the Under 17s with the girls getting over the line by a goal. Kyra Pearce’s one on one pressure was unreal and created a lot of turnovers on centre passes and further down the court. She also sunk into circle defence and took some crucial rebounds. Lilli Kelly and Paige Cooper’s circle defence was relentless. The rebounds and communication between the two girls was crucial and played a huge role in the final result. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Kyra Pearce Whistle Award: Lilli Kelly Umpire’s Best on: Sophie Butterworth O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 40 def Tatura 30 Shona Gesler and Olivia Pearce worked incredibly well in the goal circle, shooting with confidence. The defensive unit of Chloe Locke, Sarah Waite, Grace Barry and Casey Drummond caused mayhem for the Tatura attackers. Casey Drummond was solid through the mid court, taking intercepts and transitioning into attack. Rooks Pizza Award: Sarah Waite Club Dinner: Grace Barry Umpire’s Best: Sarah Waite Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 71 def Tatura 31 The Lions got off to an awesome start. Our defenders were great and continued some great pressure over the ball. Mid-court changes allowed the Lions to settle and take control of the play. Well done to Courtney Aldous on winning the match ball and well done to everyone on another great win. Cafe 96 Award: Ashlyn Webster Canteen Award: Courtney Aldous Umpire’s Best: Courtney Aldous Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 43 drew with Tatura 43 The conditions were perfect for the big A Grade clash and the celebration of Sarah’s Day. The first quarter saw the team evenly matched with both sides moving the ball quickly and applying good defensive pressure. The last quarter was an absolute nail biter, going down to the last few seconds. The Lions were able to score in the dying moments to secure a draw. Well done to Casey Adamson who was named best on court by the umpires. Canteen Award: Ruby Martin Umpire’s Best: Casey Adamson

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 3.4.22 def by United 11.12.78 Best: I Smith, D Davis, A Nash, C Baumann, H Murphy Goals: Z Brown 1, A Munro 1, H Murphy 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 16.10.106 def United 7.2.44 The Lions put together another blistering display in perfect conditions to run out winners by over ten goals against United. The damage was yet again done by Jack Radford up forward who backed up his bag of six at Euroa with seven in another dominant display. Around the ground, the output was consistent with Tom Wardley accumulating possessions to finish best on ground alongside Will Le Deux who has set a high standard since his return. Jay Eager provided fantastic presence in the ruck with strong work rate around the ground, while Nic Davey was able to sneak forward and kick a couple of classy goals. The Lions will be looking to keep their run going against Tatura next weekend. Best: T Wardley, J Radford, J Eager, W Le Deux, N Davey Goals: J Radford 7, J Morgan 3, N Davey 2, J Badger 1, J Brooks 1, S McMaster 1, T Wardley 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 13.7.85 def United 11.13.79 The Lions made it back to back wins with a thrilling one goal win over United. The Lions got off to a superb start in the first term before the play reversed in the second quarter as United got control of the game. Seymour came out strongly after half time with Lewis Lubeck hitting the scoreboard, finishing with 4 goals, and a handy lead in hand going into the final quarter. Despite some tense moments, the Lions got over the line with fantastic performances through the middle from Jack Murphy, James Wooster and Ricky Schraven, well supported by Seamus Feery in a trademark ruck performance. Sam Thomson played a sensational game across half back, standing up when the Lions were under pressure.  Best: J Murphy, J Wooster, S Feery, S Thomson, R Schraven Goals: L Lubeck 4, J Murphy 3, N Beattie 1, R Schraven 1, T Jeffrey 1, L Cavigan 1, C Osmond 1, J Peris 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 16 def by United 71 The Under 15s came up against a well drilled Shepp United team but the girls kept their heads high and fought until the end. Sienna Lynch took on the coach’s instruction all game and put feedback into practice with terrific drives off the line for the centre pass and positive movement in the attacking end. The defensive end tried their best all game against a very tall shooting team. Georgia Hadisutanto was strong throughout the game in centre, giving lots of options for the team. Rooks Pizza Award: Georgia Hadisutanto Whistle Award: Sienna Lynch Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 31 def by United 35 Paige Cooper was pivotal in the Lion’s game today with her one on one defence outstanding and causing clean turnovers. Ivy Watson was versatile in today’s game, starting in WA but switching into the goal circle when needed. Ivy’s work ethic was second to none. Lilly Kelly worked in the defensive circle and did well finding the body and getting rebounds. The Lions worked hard in this game and gave it their all but Shepp United were stronger today. The girls are excited to bring their all next week. O’Sullivan Builders: Paige Cooper Club Dinner: Ivy Watson O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 44 def United 24 Sarah Waite was everywhere in the first quarter, causing mayhem for the Shepp United attackers. There were plenty of gains as a defensive unit and the goaling accuracy was great. Cindy was able to use all 11 players to contribute to the team’s win. Café 96 Award: Layne Lewis Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 71 def United 14 It was a great game by the girls, gaining another win after an east start. Ashlyn Webster was a powerhouse in the goaling circle. Our mid court worked hard with lots of turnovers, led by Madilyn Hager. Chloe Butterworth shot very well and moved the ball in the attacking end. A fantastic win in Andy McKenzie’s 250 th game for the Lions.  Inari Sushi Award: Chloe Butterworth Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 62 def United 53 The first quarter proved to be an absolute ripper with great pressure applied from both teams and the scores ended up level heading into the first break. The third quarter saw the Lions effort and intensity rewarded with a 19 goal haul. Ruby Martin and Ally Black connected effortlessly in the goal circle. The last quarter saw the Lions keep their calm and with fantastic team connection were able to take the win with a 9 goal lead.

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 2.7.19 def by Euroa 11.9.75 Best: A Nash, C Baumann, L Donnelly, Z Brown, P Dixon Goals: A Munro 1, R Powell 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 14.14.98 def Euroa 0.5.5 The Lions made light work of Euroa, keeping them goalless for the entire game and dominating from the outset. Jack Radford continued his fantastic start to his career at The Den with a six goal haul, while Will Le Deux made an impressive start to the season in a best on ground performance. Curtis Powell, Nic Davey and Thomas Wardley rounded out the best, just some of the great young Lions coming through the ranks. Best: W Le Deux, C Powell, J Radford, N Davey, T Wardley Goals: J Radford 6, W Le Deux 2, J Badger 1, J Davey 1, N Davey 1, C Murray 1, D Saunders 1, T Thomas 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 16.11.107 def Euroa 8.11.59 The Lions put on a dominant performance to get their first win of the season, keeping Euroa goalless for the best part of three quarters. From the first bounce the result was never in doubt as the Lions dominated the play and through strong pressure created plenty of Euroa turnovers. Cam Osmond kicked his first senior goal for the club early and certainly didn’t look out of place, booting three for the day, with Nathan Fowler and Tom Jeffrey also lively up forward. Jack Murphy put in a best on ground performance with four goals to go with plenty of possessions around the ground. Jesse Brock played his best game for the Lions, completely outclassing his opponent and patrolling the ground with great presence. Nathan Beattie put in a trademark performance, with Darcy Giles providing a spark around the ground and James Wooster building strongly after a delayed start to the season. While Euroa won the last term, the game was over early with the Lions taking bragging rights in the ANZAC round fixture. A great team effort from all. Best: J Murphy, J Brock, D Giles, N Beattie, J Wooster Goals: J Murphy 4, C Osmond 3, N Fowler 3, T Jeffrey 2, M McLean 1, L Lubeck 1, L Giles 1, S House 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 23 def by Euroa 48 It was a tough start to the day for the Lions with Euroa beginning strongly with their defensive pressure creating errors. Our defenders Eden Webster and Isabel Meller worked hard for little reward as Euroa were accurate in the circle. Eva Hay, Georgia Hadisutanto, Sienna Lynch and Matilda Barry all worked hard with strong leads. Charlotte Bradley did an amazing job, holding her head high and showing persistence throughout the game. Inari Sushi Award: Charlotte Bradley Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 50 def Euroa 32 The Lions got back on the winner’s list with an 18 goal victory over Euroa. Sophie’s consistency in the goal circle was outstanding, shooting beautifully and taking some crucial rebounds. Paige Cooper’s defensive pressure yet again was amazing. Paige took control of the centre circle and provided the team with lots of turnovers. Sienna Porter came back from a week off and created great space, chasing every loose ball in the attacking end and creating great turnovers. The 17s worked beautifully together and pulled off a team defence, full court zone through Euroa’s transition. The girls should be very proud of their performance. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Sophie Butterworth O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 46 def Euroa 43 The Lions continued their unbeaten run with a three goal win over Euroa. It was a team effort across the first quarter with the Lions showing great intensity. Defensive pressure from the girls created turnovers and rebounds, to go with some fantastic long court connections. It was a solid mid court game by both teams with Casey Drummond and Grace Barry in great contests with their opponents. Welcome back game for Liv Pearce, bringing accurate goaling and combining well with Shona to push the lead at half time. Chloe Locke stabilized the defensive circle with Sarah Waite and Ruby Trimble getting their hands to balls in an even final term. Rooks Pizza Award: Sarah Waite Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 55 def Euroa 45 Defensive pressure from the Lions created early turnovers in a 21 goal first term. Precision passing by into goals by Andrea McKenzie rewarded by both shooters giving the Lions an 11 goal lead at quarter time. Euroa’s defensive play dominated the second quarter as the Lions made some changes. Euroa reduced the margin to just 2 goals at half time. The Lions were composed in the 3 rd with some great passages of play and connections the length of the court to extend the three quarter time lead out to nine goals. Courtney Aldous showed her experience and settled the defensive end when under pressure. A strong finish from the girls saw them pick up a 10 goal win in a great team effort. Whistle Award: Courtney Aldous Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 48 def by Euroa 69 Euroa started the game with quick ball movement and accurate goaling to take the lead by seven goals at the first break. The Lions kept fighting the entire game with the last quarter proving to be their best. Ruby Martin, Toni Bootland and Olivia Barry were standouts across the match.

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 21 def by Mansfield 41 It was a bright and early start for the Lions in Mansfield who worked tirelessly but came up short in the end. The pressure in defence stepped up, creating many turnovers but the Lions were unable to fully capitalise on these. Isabel Meller and Eden Webster were both strong in defense despite the very accurate Mansfield goalers providing little opportunity for rebounds. Charlotte Bradley was accurate at the other end of the court, creating space in the goal ring. The girls are continuing to improve their skills and gel as a team each week. Whistle Award: Isabel Meller Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 31 def by Mansfield 45 The Lions couldn’t get the win after a fantastic performance last week. Paige Cooper’s defence in the circle was outstanding, creating many turnovers and taking some amazing rebounds to give the team lots of opportunities to score. Sophie Butterworth created great space in the ring and took some beautiful shots. Ella Zotti worked tirelessly all day in the middle of the court creating great pressure. The 17s girls kept their heads up in this tough game and will be back next week to try and get the W! O’Sullivan Builders Award: Paige Cooper O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 63 def Mansfield 12 The Lions got off to a confident start with the whole team firing, piling on 20 goals in the first quarter while keeping Mansfield to a solitary goal. Ruby Trimble was everywhere and crucial to many goals, giving the team plenty of scoring opportunities. Mia Allen and Shona Gesler were reliable as always, shooting accurately. A great team effort and a great win. Inari Sushi Award: Shona Gesler Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 76 def Mansfield 15 It was a great team effort by all the girls in what was a flawless win. Our team showed great spirit and determination throughout. Toni Bootland was instrumental with lots of turnovers in a best on court performance. It was a consistent four quarter effort with a nice start to the game as Chloe Butterworth and Ashlyn Webster started strongly. Rooks Pizza Award: Toni Bootland Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 73 def Mansfield 25 The game started out with quick footwork and great ball movement from Seymour, adding on eleven goals for the quarter. The Lions saw two Under 17s step into the game with Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti making great connections through the mid court. Ally Black was a standout with accuracy in the goal circle and feeds into Ellie Fuhrmeister. A really consistent game from the Lions with various combinations. The last quarter was brilliant with 21 goals scored.

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 7.6.48 def by Swans 13.8.86 Best: D Davis, B McCarthy, H Thomson, R Powell, J Kennedy Goals: C Carmichael 1, D Davis 1, A Nash 1, R Powell 1, I Smith 1, H Sullivan 1, H Thomson 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 8.4.52 def by Swans 10.7.67 The Lions put together a strong first half display against the Swans before falling away in the second half and going down by 15 points. The new look forward combination of Cam Osmond and Jack Radford proved a handful yet again with Osmond putting in a best on ground performance that included a couple of handy goals. Through the middle of the ground Joel Badger, Jay Eager and Max McLean combined well, working tirelessly in the heat of the day. A 5 goal second term was the highlight for the Lions but a seven goal to one second half in favour of the Swans put them out of the game. Best: C Osmond, J Radford, J Badger, J Eager, M McLean Goals: J Radford 3, C Osmond 2, J Badger 1, M McLean 1, S McMaster 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 11.5.71 def by Swans 16.13.109 The Lions got off to a solid start in the first term but a strong second quarter from the Swans saw them head into half time up by a couple of goals. A high scoring third term kept the Lions within touching distance at the final break before the Swans kicked away to win the game by 38 points. Nic Quigg and Dylan Cook picked up where they left off in Round 1, combining well in the midfield and working hard across the ground in the heat. They were well supported by Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie and while Seamus Feery was outsized in the ruck, he was tireless all day. The Lions will be looking to put together a consistent four quarter effort next week and get on the board for 2025. Best: N Quigg, D Cook, S Feery, J Murphy, N Beattie Goals: N Fowler 3, L Lubeck 2, N Beattie 1, L Cavigan 1, C Powell 1, N Quigg 1, D Scopel 1, L Waite 1

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 21 def by Swans 53 The Lions put together a solid showing in the heat against the Swans who always bring a quality side to Kings Park. Eden Webster provided plenty of strong rebounds in defence with Edenrose Dundon working well with strong drives in WA. Some great pressure throughout the court allowed the Lions to make consistent turnovers. The girls did well considering the heat but it wasn’t our day. Eva Hay did really well, taking on feedback in a best on court performance. Café 96 Award: Eva Hay Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 44 def Swans 34 The Lions came pumped up and ready to bounce back after a Round 1 defeat. Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti gave their all for four quarters, working tirelessly up and down the court causing many turnovers and hard drives. Ivy Watson provided great movement in the ring, creating great space and shot beautifully. The team stepped up from last week – they were connected and bought great intensity to the game leading to their great win. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 36 def Swans 27 The Lions made an energetic start to the game with all the girls on the court firing from the first whistle. Sarah Waite had fantastic footwork in the defensive circle, providing the team with many rebounding opportunities. Chloe Locke read the play extremely well, contributing strongly to the win. Casey Drummond was a workhorse as usual through the midcourt with Paige Cooper stepping up from the Under 17s and making a positive impact. Whistle Award: Sarah Waite Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 43 def Swans 40 The Lions faced some tough opposition with some great netball played by both sides throughout the game. Thankfully, an 18 goal last term saw the Lions take a 3 goal win. Ashlyn Webster stood up in the final quarter, playing a huge role in the Lions getting over the line. Madilyn Hager worked very hard in defensive, obtaining several important turnovers. A great team effort from everyone in the heat of the day. Club Dinner Award: Ashlyn Webster Inari Sushi Award: Madilyn Hager Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 56 def Swans 48 There was a large crowd at the netball to celebrate Ellie Fuhrmeister being awarded GVL Life Membership for 200 A Grade games. The first quarter saw a 13 goal blitz from Ruby Martin and Ellie Fuhrmeister, working beautifully together in the circle. Rosie O’Sullivan worked tirelessly with hard drives off the line to win numerous centre passes. Casey Adamson led through the mid court, picking off wayward Swan passes and creating opportunities to score. Courtney Aldous, Naomi Fitzpatrick and Bridie Cantwell played with strong defensive pressure right across the mid court and into the Swans’ goal circle. The eight goal win was hard fought in the Autumn heat.

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s Seymour 28 def by Rochester 39 The Lions took some time to settle into the game in their first hit out of the season. The 1 st and last quarters were highlights for the team, winning the final term of the game. Lily Tippett did a fantastic job, putting up some great goals for the tram while Matilda Barry produced some strong one on one defending, turning over the ball and winning the award for the day. A top effort in the first game of the season. Inari Sushi Award: Matilda Barry Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 24 def by Rochester 48 The Lions came up short in their Round 1 clash with Rochester but there were plenty of positives to take away. Paige Cooper took some beautiful rebounds in the defensive circle. Sienna Porter settled in well in GS and put up some amazing goals. Ella Zotti was a powerhouse through the middle of the court, providing the team with a lot of drive and control. The Lions worked well together for their first hit out of the season and look forward to growing their skills and teamwork for next week. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Paige Cooper O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 45 def Rochester 37 In a Grand Final rematch it was the Lions who again came away victorious though a 16 goal last quarter. Shona Gesler was unstoppable in the goal ring, showing great movement and benefiting from strong feeds from midcourt. Sophie Allen demonstrated confidence in her first senior game, showing strength and composure across the court. The tram adapted well to many changes and combined to take home a Round 1 win. Club Dinner Award: Sophie Allen Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 44 def Rochester 43 In the game of the day, the Lions emerged victorious by a single goal to keep a fast finishing Rochester at bay. It was a tight opening half with the Lions going into the main break just five goals up. Andrea McKenzie, Chloe Butterworth and Ash Webster showed strong connection. The defensive combination of Madi Hager, Georgia Engel and Toni Bootland shut down the Rochester attack with great defensive pressure over the ball. Toni picked up where she left off in 2024, stepping up a grade and showing her skill, dominating the defensive circle. It was a great match by both sides in all areas of the court with only a single goal separating the teams at the final whistle. Whistle Award: Andrea McKenzie Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 59 def Rochester 43 The Lions got off to the perfect start in season 2025 with a big win over Rochester. Ruby Martin made some crucial intercepts throughout the game and the return of Casey Adamson was a huge boost to the Lions as she linked well with Rosie O’Sullivan throughout the mid court. Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister continued their strong work in the ring, controlling space and proving elusive for the Rochester defenders. Bridie Cantwell added great pressure on the centre pass to delay Rochester’s ball movements in a big win for the Lions.

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 5.11.41 def by Rochester 6.6.42 Best: D Davis, C Carmichael, B McCarthy, J Kennedy, P Dixon Goals: S Brown 1, Z Brown 1, S Charles 1, B McCarthy 1, A Nash 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 11.9.75 def Rochester 5.1.31 The Reserves kicked off the season against Rochester, who gained the upper hand in last year’s preliminary final against the Lions. It looked like it was set to be another close contest with Rochester taking a slender lead into half time. After the break, the Lions came out energised and managed to keep the Tigers scoreless for the rest of the game while piling on seven goals of their own. Nic Davey made a fantastic return, finishing best on ground in a great all round performance. Tyler Clarke and Sam Fuhrmeister also impressed around the ground while Jay Eager was a strong presence from the first bounce. Cam Osmond and Jack Radford were impressive in their debut games for the Lions, proving a deadly combination. Will O’Sullivan had the crowd in raptures with his return to the game, displaying great forward craft. A superb start to the season for the Reserves. Best: N Davey, T Clarke, J Eager, S Fuhrmeister, C Osmond Goals: C Osmond 3, N Davey 2, W O’Sullivan 2, J Radford 2, S McMaster 1, T Thomas 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 5.10.40 def by Rochester 18.11.119 The Lions knew they were in for a tough match against a strong Rochester outfit and so it proved to be. The first quarter saw the Lions’ best effort of the match with a couple of goals and Rochester only holding a four point lead. Tom Jeffrey bagged his first goal for the Lions early on, with Lucas Cavigan and Lachy Giles doing likewise later in the day. Rochester put the game to bed in the second quarter kicking seven goals while the Lions were held goalless in the third term before eventually going down by 79 points. Nic Quigg worked hard all day in the middle alongside Jack Murphy and in great news for Lions fans, Dylan Cook played a solid game in his return to senior footy. New recruit Lachy Beattie fought hard down back while Lucas Cavigan put his best foot forward on debut. A tough day for the Lions who will be looking to bounce back at home next week. Best: N Quigg, J Murphy, L Beattie, D Cook, L Cavigan Goals: N Beattie 1, L Cavigan 1, L Giles 1, T Jeffrey 1, O Munro 1

The SFNC is delighted to announce the release of its new SFNC Handbook. This resource contains everything you need to know about the SFNC including club history, 2024 results and messages from our President and Coaches. Most importantly, the Handbook contains information about all our incredible sponsors who we urge all our members to support. They put their hard-earned into our club and we ask that our supporters return the favour. Note: The Handbook will progressively updated as required.

The Seymour Lions have bolstered their senior football squad with several recruits committing to the club for the 2025 Goulburn Valley League season. Sam House joins the Den after multiple seasons with Hurstbridge in the Northern Football League and will bolster Seymour’s forward line. House signed with GWS’ VFL and previously represented the Northern Knights in the Coates Talent League. Joining House up forward is Cam Osmond, recruited from Lancefield/Assumption College with the ability to play a high or deep role within the forward line. Also bolstering the Lions’ key position stocks is Tom Gawthrop , a towering 196cm key position player from the Woodend Football Club following junior football at the Calder Cannons. Gawthrop is a versatile player, who can play across centre half back or present as a spearhead forward in front of goals. Another recruit with high level experience is Tom Jeffrey . A 186cm utility, Jeffrey has represented the Aspley Hornets in the NEAFL and the Brisbane Lions in the VFL. A recruit from closer to home is Lachy Beattie , brother of 2024 SFNC B&F winner Nathan, who is joining the Lions after a few dominant seasons with the Yea Tigers. Before that Lachy played across half back with the Whittlesea Eagles, becoming a key player within their back six. Finally, 2024 KDFL McNamara Medallist Rielly Old has been recruited from Nagambie. Rielly is a big-bodied midfielder who will add great versatility to the Lions midfield group this season. Lions’ Senior Co-Coach Jack Murphy said the club was excited about the prospects of the senior group in 2025. “We had a bit of a mixed season last year with injuries and some lapses in games which cost us a place in the top six,” Mr. Murphy said. “We’re pleased to have retained the majority of our squad from last season, and with a young list, there is still plenty of growth ahead. “Thanks to some injuries, we were able to blood a lot of Under-18s players in senior footy last year, and it will be pretty competitive for spots come the start of the season. “All our new recruits have great footballing experience and IQ and will add plenty to our senior squad. “We’re still working on a few players and hope to have some announcements in the month ahead.  “We’re looking forward to getting through the rest of pre-season and putting our best foot forward in Round 1.”

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced its A Grade netball squad for the 2025 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season. The Lions will be looking to once again challenge the best teams in September after being defeated by Echuca in an Elimination Final last year. In a massive boost for the Lions, star netballer Casey Adamson has been appointed playing Head Coach. Adamson, previously a professional netballer, will draw on her extensive experience which includes stints at the Collingwood Magpies in the Netball Super League and Boroondara Express in the Victorian Netball League. Adamson is looking forward to the return of netball on April 5 and her new coaching role. “We’ve got a great squad once again this season and we’re all eager for Round 1 to come around,” Ms Adamson said. “Last year was a bit disappointing, going out in an Elimination Final and I know the girls are eager to push deeper into finals this year. “I’m excited to step up into the Head Coach role and think I’ve got plenty to give to our entire netball department, from A Grade down to Under 15s. “Ellie Fuhrmeister has done a fantastic job over the past few seasons and it’s all about building on her work and seeing how far we can go this year.” The A Grade squad remains largely unchanged from last season, with Adamson returning from injury and Lucy Zotti making the step up as a full-time A Grade player. “Personally, I’m so excited to get back on the court with a very strong squad,” Ms Adamson said. “We’ve got fantastic players right across the court and amazing depth through our grades once again. “Lucy Zotti has been a consistent performer for a long time, no matter where she’s played, and her inclusion in the A Grade squad is a testament to the hard work she’s put in. “We kick off away in Round 1, but we can’t wait to return to Kings Park in Round 2 and take on the Swans at home.”  2025 A Grade Squad Casey Adamson (Coach) Olivia Barry Ally Black Bridie Cantwell Ellie Fuhrmeister Ruby Martin Rosie O’Sullivan Sarah Szczykulski Lucy Zotti

Peter Elliott has been announced as the new President of the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC), taking the reins from Gerard O’Sullivan who stood down as the joint-longest serving President in SFNC history. Elliott had a distinguished career at Seymour as a key position player and was a member of the Lions’ 1991 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) Senior Premiership. His son Alex is also a current player with the club. As the GVL season approaches, Elliott said he was eager to get to work to ensure the Lions have another successful season. “It’s an incredibly exciting time to be involved at Seymour, with a great group of footballers, netballers and volunteers,” Mr Elliott said. “The last few seasons have seen some great results across all our grades, and we’re excited to see the growth in some of our younger players this season. “The club is in a great position at the moment and it’s a fantastic time to be involved in community sport. “I’d encourage anyone who wants to lend a hand to reach out and help the Lions in 2025. We’ve got plenty of roles that could do with some volunteer support, and I can guarantee you’ll get plenty out of your time at the club.” Elliott thanked Gerard O’Sullivan for his contribution to the SFNC across his two stints as President. “Being involved at an Executive level at a club is a very time-consuming role, and it would be impossible to quantify the time Gerard has put into the Seymour Lions,” Mr Elliott said. “He’s been a tireless volunteer as long as I can remember and a fantastic leader across his time as President. “Sandra and the entire O’Sullivan family have been fantastic volunteers, supporters and officials and deserve our thanks. “Local clubs are nothing without top quality volunteers and we’re all indebted to Gerard for his magnificent service.” The Seymour Lions will kick off their 2025 GVL campaign on April 5 away against Rochester before hosting the Swans in their first home game of the season on April 12. Anyone interested in volunteering with the SFNC is encouraged to reach out to Pete Elliott via email at sfncpresident@outlook.com

The Seymour Football Netball Club held its Presentation Night at Kings Park on Thursday September 26, celebrating the achievements of players and volunteers throughout the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season. Club President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated players for their on-field achievements during the season. “We had all our senior netball teams and two of our football teams playing finals which is a fantastic achievement,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “Our B Reserve girls were undoubtedly the stars of the show, going through the season undefeated and claiming the premiership. “There are some really talented young players coming up through both the football and netball and we can’t wait to watch their progress over the coming years. Mr O’Sullivan also thanked volunteers who make every training session, matchday and season possible. “While we are incredibly proud of our players, in many ways presentation night is also about the amazing volunteers who keep our club running,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “We were also able to welcome a new qualified Life Member as a result of Ellie Fuhrmeister reaching 200 A Grade games during the season which is a fantastic achievement.” The Senior Best & Fairest Award has been renamed the Gary Brown Medal, recognising Mr Brown’s decades of service to the SFNC as Club Secretary with Nathan Beattie the inaugural winner. “It was fantastic to be able to award the Gary Brown Medal for the very first time with Nathan Beattie a deserving winner after an incredible season,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “Gary dedicated a huge amount of his life to our club and it’s only fitting to have the Senior Best and Fairest now bear his name. “Once again, congratulations to all our award winner and we look forward to coming back even better in 2025.” A full list of award winners can be found below. Leading Goal Kickers U18s – Heath Lane (33 Goals) Reserves – Julian Morgan (56 Goals) Seniors – Riley Mason (72 Goals) Club Awards Netball Appreciation Award – Kelly Smith Lenny Brown Best Netball Club Person Award – Gen Pearce Lions Pride – Paul Lewis Best Club Person – Clint Rose Eamonn O’Connor Award – Nathan Fowler Life Membership Ellie Fuhrmeister (200 A Grade games)

GRAND FINAL - O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 43 v Rochester 30 The Lions were a few goals down early before Toni Bootland stepped on and took control in defence, taking crucial intercepts that allowed the Lions to go into the break at quarter time ahead. All the girls gave 100 per cent throughout the game with strong leads and accurate passing into Shona Gesler and Mia Allen in the ring. Toni Bootland, Sarah Waite and Sophie Munro worked so hard in the defensive end, constantly putting pressure on the Rochester goalers. Grace Barry, Casey Drummond and Layne Lewis carried the ball down the court with efficiency, controlling the mid court. The Lions had the game under control at three quarter time and enjoyed the last quarter, knowing they’d finish the day with medals around their necks. Congratulations to Courtney Aldous on coaching an incredible undefeated season and well done to Toni Bootland who was adjudged Best on Court by the umpires. What a team and what a season!

PRELIMINARY FINAL - O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 5.9.39 v Rochester 9.10.64 The Lions headed up the GV to take on Rochester for a spot in the Grand Final and were greeted by typically windy conditions at Deakin Reserve. The beginning of the first quarter saw the Lions dominate play, however they were unable to apply scoreboard pressure before Rochester finished the term strongly. In the second term the boys were able to get back into the game with Dale Short kicking a pearler of a goal from long range. The third quarter broke the Lions with Rochester kicking three goals to one, allowing them to head into the last with a lead that proved too much for the boys to claw back. Tayte Lewis showed his usual determination around the contest and Jonty Mann played his best game of the season. The backline found themselves under heavy pressure throughout the game with Clayton Salmon and Jack Glen tireless all day. Jaxon Lantzke stood tall once again around the contest, but it wasn’t enough to get the Lions over the line. Another fantastic season from the Reserves with a huge thanks due to Dundo and Pete Elliott for their work throughout the season, alongside Team Manager Michael Salmon and a great group of volunteers. Best: T Lewis, C Salmon, J Mann, J Glen, J Lantzke Goals: J Morgan 2, D Short 2, F Rutherford 1

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced its A Grade netball coach and Senior Coaches for the 2025 GVL season. Current Senior Coach Ben Davey has recommitted to the role for another season and will be joined by Jack Murphy who has made the step up from Senior Assistant Coach to Senior Co-Coach. The duo will continue to draw on their extensive football experience—Davey with his senior GVL premierships and time in North Melbourne’s coaching ranks, and Murphy with his considerable career in the VFL. SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was thrilled to reappoint Davey and Murphy for the 2025 season. “Ben has been huge for our club since returning as Senior Coach and we’re so lucky to have a coach of his knowledge, experience and passion at The Den,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “Murph has put in an incredible amount of work as a Senior Assistant Coach over the past couple of seasons and his promotion reflects his dedication to the Lions.  “We have full confidence in both Ben and Murph and look forward to a successful 2025 with them in charge of a fantastic group of young footballers.” Following Ellie Fuhrmeister’s recent resignation, the SFNC has appointed A Grade star Casey Adamson as the new A Grade coach. “Casey has been a superstar player for a long time at the Lions and is eager to take on the coaching role,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “She’s played professional netball and knows exactly what it takes to taste success in September. “To be able to appoint such a quality netballer as A Grade coach from within our ranks is fantastic for the club.”

The Seymour Lions’ Head Netball Coach Ellie Fuhrmeister has announced that she will step down from the role following the conclusion of the 2024 GVL season. Fuhrmeister took the reins in 2022, overseeing an unprecedented clean sweep of all three senior netball premierships that year. Over her three seasons as Head Coach, all Seymour senior teams have gone deep in September with the club firmly established as one of the powerhouses of the netball competition. While she took over as Head Coach in 2022, Fuhrmeister has experienced coaching every grade at the club from Under 15s to A Grade, played in three A Grade Premierships, including one as captain, and represented the GVL in Interleague netball over three seasons. Fuhrmeister’s achievements as both a coach and a player have her sitting comfortably among the Lions’ finest netballers. While she’s stepping back from coaching, Fuhrmeister remains committed to the club as a player for the 2025 season, hoping the Lions can once again feature at the business end of the season across all grades. SFNC Statement: Ellie has been a crucial part of our club as a player and coach over a long period of time and we’re incredibly grateful for the work she’s put in. Our club’s netball program has gone from strength to strength under Ellie’s leadership and as a coach she leaves a lasting legacy on our club. Since Ellie’s A Grade debut in 2013 she’s been a crucial member of our club both on and off field and we’re proud to call her a Lion. The three senior netball premierships the Lions took home in 2022 stand alone as the greatest netball achievement in GVL history. Ellie is a Lion great through and through and we can’t wait to see her back on court in a playing role next season.”

SEMI FINAL - Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 10.10.70 v Shepparton 11.12.78 Best: T Wardley, D Davis, L Cavigan, C Powell, J Porter Goals: H Lane 3, O Munro 3, D Davis 2, R Kennedy 2 SEMI FINAL - O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 2.7.19 v Echuca 17.13.115 The Lions knew they were in for a tough game against the top of the table Echuca and they proved too strong from the outset, putting the Lions on the back foot after a five goal first quarter. While the boys improved their effort and attack on the footy in the second term, they were unable to hit the scoreboard themselves. Down back, Clayton Salmon and Jack Davey fought hard all day under enormous pressure, while Tayte Lewis and Max McLean didn’t back down all day. Alex Elliott was best on for the Lions, picking up plenty of the footy around the ground. The boys are fortunate to have a second chance and will play off next week for a spot in the Grand Final and a rematch against Echuca. Best: A Elliott, T Lewis, J Davey, C Salmon, M McLean Goals: R Graham 1, S Thomson 1

SEMI FINAL - O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 52 v Euroa 38 The scores were level at quarter time before the Lions came out strongly in the second term with an 18 goal quarter to put the game beyond Euroa’s reach thanks to contributions from all players. Grace Barry controlled the centre of the court applying pressure defensively and offensively. Mia Allen came on and impacted the scoreboard, shooting with accuracy and providing plenty of movement in the ring. Sophie Munro created crucial turnovers that ensured Euroa was never able to get back into the game. Mariah Baumann’s drives and work on the circle edge was crucial to the result. Paige Cooper, Taylah Mason and Sophie Munro have all been fantastic additions to the team from the Under 17s, playing fantastic supporting roles. The girls have now booked their place in the Grand Final in a fortnight’s time! Inari Sushi Award: Shona Gesler

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 10.16.76 v Mooroopna 3.4.22 Best: C Holdsworth-Rose, D Davis, W Le Deux, H Lane, T Wardley Goals: O Munro 3, H Lane 2, J Brown 1, W Le Deux 1, J Porter 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 9.7.61 v Euroa 6.10.46 The Lions stood up in their do or die clash against Euroa in very blustery conditions at Echuca. The boys came out of the blocks on fire kicking three first term goals, but this effort was replicated by Euroa in the second term to have the game in the balance. The third quarter was when the Lions stamped their authority on the game, kicking four goals and gaining back the lead at the final break. Euroa got within a kick in the last before the Lions were able to regain composure. The sealer was a magical moment, with Riley “Gurkie” Graham dribbling through a beauty and celebrating with passion. Tayte Lewis was unstoppable in the middle all day, driving the ball forward and doing plenty of defensive work, alongside Max McLean and Will Laird who were all hard at the contest all day. Jaxon Lantzke was huge in the ruck, with plenty of support coming from General Ollie Lubeck. Will Dundon racked up possessions across the defensive end of the ground, gaining crucial meterage with every disposal. The Lions will look to cause an upset next week and keep the momentum going. Best: T Lewis, W Dundon, J Lantzke, M McLean, W Laird Goals: R Graham 3, J Morgan 2, J Lantzke 1, M McLean 1, S McMaster 1, F Rutherford 1

QUALIFYING FINAL - O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 37 v Rochester 31 It was a tough start for the Lions who went into quarter time five goals down but after a switch up in attack they were able to get their noses in front by a goal at half time. Sophie Munro and Sarah Waite communicated and moved will within the ring to create the crucial turnovers the Lions needed. Mia Allen and Shona Gesler clocked the attacking end and found their feet under the ring. Grace Barry and Casey Drummond fed the ball in well all day with strong leads through the midcourt. Club Dinner Award: Mia Allen ELIMINATION FINAL - Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 47 v Shepparton 54 The Lions got off to a strong start in a game that was goal for goal early on. Seymour presented with strong pressure from the start from defenders and the midcourt. Midcourt changes allowed the Lions to settle and take control leading into half time. Shepparton ramped up the pressure after the main break and were able to get in front. Seymour fought hard but unfortunately it wasn’t quite enough in the end. Well done to Kelly and the B Grade girls on another fantastic season. ELIMINATION FINAL -  Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 34 v Echuca 41 The A Grade girls fought valiantly in their Elimination Final against Echuca but sadly their season has come to an end. The Bombers came out of the blocks firing, with the Lions facing a nine goal deficit at half time and looking all but out of the game. However, the girls fought back fantastically in the third quarter, reducing Echuca’s lead to just three goals at the final break. In the end the Bombers were able to hold the Lions at bay and finish the day victorious. Eleisha Saunders put in a best on court performance for the Lions, working tirelessly through the midcourt, providing pressure and run in both directions. Ruby Martin showed her versatility, switching to the attacking end in the back half of the game, playing a crucial role in the Lions third quarter come back. Sarah Szczykulski rounded out the best in a typically determined performance in defence. The girls have done our club proud yet again, consistently featuring at the business end of the year. Well done on a great season. Caffeine Bistro Award: Eleisha Saunders

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 9.2.56 v Mooroopna 8.2.50 Best: T Wardley, L Cavigan, D Davis, H Lane, C Holdsworth-Rose Goals: C Holdsworth-Rose 2, H Lane 2, T Thomas 2, R Kennedy 1, C Powell 1, H Hopp 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 20.11.131 v Mooroopna 4.5.29 The Reserves dusted off the cobwebs in style in their last match before entering finals footy. While it was Joel Durham’s milestone game, his great mate Julian Morgan stole the show with an incredible display of forward craft, bagging 14 goals to put himself ahead of the pack in the league goal kicking table. It was a performance with plenty of highlights in front of goal, one on one wins and even some strong contested marking. A performance for the ages. While Jules was no doubt the star of the show, work further up the field allowed him to make the most of his opportunities. Tayte Lewis and Ian Porter stood up in the midfield, while Sam Fuhrmeister provided characteristic run and carry. The Under 18s boys did themselves proud with Joel Ryan kicking two goals and both Harry Martin and Lachlan Thomas among the team’s best. The 102 point win sees the Lions finish in fifth place, ready to make a splash in September. Best: J Morgan, T Lewis, S Fuhrmeister, I Porter, H Martin Goals: J Morgan 14, A Elliott 3, J Ryan 2, W Laird Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 20.11.131 v Mooroopna 6.11.47 The Lions came out ready to play in their final outing of the season, with conditions perfect for footy. The boys were on the back foot early but then took control of the game ten minutes into the first quarter and never looked back, putting nine goals on the board including a long bomb from Sam Thomson. From here it was all Seymour despite a slower second quarter. The game was put to bed in the third as Mooroopna failed to kick a goal while the Lions piled on six of their own. It was a similar story up forward with Riley Mason proving way too good for any opponent, booting eight goals and dominating the game. Around the clearances the Cats had no answer for Tom Maloney, who kicked two classy goals to go with plenty of footy, well supported by his midfield partners in Nathan Beattie, Jack Murphy and Nic Quigg who returned home to don the jumper again. A great performance to finish the year. Best: T Maloney, N Quigg, R Mason, N Beattie, J Murphy Goals: R Mason 8, J Murphy 2, N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, T Maloney 2, R Schraven 1, N Beattie 1, S Thomson 1, M McLean 1

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 30 v Mooroopna 47 A hard season has come to an end but the development and growth of the ten Under 15s has been incredible. It was always going to be tough coming up against a top side but the girls put together a strong four quarter effort. Isabel Meller controlled the C channel with Ivy Watson dominating in WA. Ruby Fletcher followed suit with a strong effort in WD, linking with the mids. Tough season and even tougher girls. Canteen Award: Isabel Meller Inari Sushi Award: Ivy Watson Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 20 v Mooroopna 64 In the final game of the season for the Under 17s, the girls showcased great team work and determination. Goalers Sophie Allen, Chloe Butterworth and Grace Le Deux showed great composure under pressure. Through the midcourt Taylah Mason, Ella Zotti and Remy Hare did well to link defence into attack, their agility and passing often keeping Seymour in the play. Defenders Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper were formidable in defence, intercepting and causing lots of turnovers. Overall a great team effort. Well done and we can’t wait to see what you achieve in 2025. O’Sullivan Builders Awards: Remy Hare & Sophie Munro O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 43 v Mooroopna 32 The Lions finished the season undefeated and on top of the ladder after another fantastic team performance. Mariah Baumann and Layne Lewis communicated well with the centre passes and made some strong leads and great feeds into the goalers. Ruby Trimble and Grace Bary defended solidly all day, including several important turnovers. In a competitive game, Shona Gesler shot with accuracy with Taylah Mason and Sophie Munro playing a role, stepping up from the Under 17s. Canteen Award: Grace Barry Café 96 Award: Shona Gesler Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 46 v Mooroopna 49 It was a very high intensity, fast first quarter with Madi Hager taking five intercepts. The game got even quicker with excellent work from Luzy Zotti in the centre with plenty of intercepts. Georgia Engel stood up at critical points in the game. There was lots of physicality in the ring from our goalers but the momentum shifted in the third quarter and the girls were unable to pull back a fast finishing Cats outfit. Café 96 Award: Lucy Zotti & Madi Hager Whistle Award: Ashlyn Webster Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 43 v Mooroopna 49 It was an intense start to the game for the Lions who were able to stay in the game despite a difficult start. Rosie O’Sullivan made great leads in her 200 th game for the Lions. Ruby Martin had her hands over everything in a fantastic game, combining with Bridie Cantwell in the defensive end. Ellie Fuhrmeister played well in a best on court game for the Lions. Rooks Pizza Award: Ally Black Caffeine Bistro Award: Ellie Fuhrmeister

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 24 v Kyabram 35 A wet start to the game saw short sharp and clean netball from the Bombers who showed their strength. Matilda Barry in defence worked hard, allowing Eden Webster to hold down the court. Sienna Porter and Isabel Meller linked the midcourt with great play. Ivy Watson and Charlotte Bradley worked overtime to enter the goal circle with Bomber defenders contesting every pass and short. Whistle Award: Matilda Barry Canteen Award: Sienna Porter Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 29 v Kyabram 38 Unfortunately, our 17s couldn’t maintain the four quarters of intensity needed to get a spot in the finals, however Ella Zotti, Ella Reynolds and Taylah Mason worked well to demonstrate determination and connection in the mid court. Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper put up a great fight to create pressure and turnovers and peg back any goals they could. Sophie Allen, Chloe Butterworth, Sophie Butterworth and Grace Le Deux created drive in attack and combined well in the circle. Despite the drive and determination they were outplayed on the day. O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 46 v Kyabram 28 The girls put together a strong first quarter, picking up on the game plan of Kyabram and being able to take control of the ball. The girls worked as a team to create positive turnovers and that led to a strong lead. Mariah Baumann and Casey Drummond worked well together to bring the ball to attack. Sarah Waite and the defensive team applied a lot of pressure to Kyabram’s attack. Rooks Pizza Award: Mariah Baumann Club Dinner Award: Grace Barry Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 61 v Kyabram 19 The weather conditions allowed Seymour to adjust and dictate the game. Defensive pressure was tight and strong from Madilyn Hager and Georgia Engel. Strong and direct drives from Madi Albers and Andrea McKenzie presented some great ball placement to Lyndel Feery and Renee Sari. Using the depth of players on the bench allowed for many changes and dominance of the game. Café 96 Award: Ashlyn Webster Club Dinner: Lucy Zotti Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 55 v Kyabram 30 The Lions got off to a great start with a 17 goal first quarter. Throughout the game there was lots of pressure on the ball from the Lions. Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski combined well in the defensive end. Ally Black, Ellie Fuhrmeister, Rosie O’Sullivan and Eleisha Saunders killed it in attack with great feeds and no hesitation. Sophie Rutherford applied fantastic pressure and created good turnovers. Caffeine Bistro Award: Ally Black Inari Sushi Award: Sarah Szczykulski

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 5.5.35 v Kyabram 3.6.24 Best: W Le Deux, J Kennedy, R Kennedy, H Lane, T Wardley Goals: O Munro 3, H Lane 1, T Wardley 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 5.6.36 v Kyabram 3.7.37 The Reserves match was played in wet and wild conditions at points and warm sunshine at others as the Lions looked to continue their strong form ahead of finals. The first quarter saw plenty of scrappy footy with the ground very slippery underfoot. It wasn’t until the third quarter that the game began to open up, setting up a bumper final term with the teams neck and neck at the final break. The Lions kicked a couple of quick goals to begin the last quarter but were slowly pulled back by the Bombers who were able to kick a goal in the last few minutes to sneak away with a one point win. The Lions were very unlucky to go down after dominating play for much of the game. Sam Thomson was fantastic on his return from injury, with Ishaq Ali and Tayte Lewis putting their heads over the footy all day. Sam Fuhrmeister keeps on putting his best foot forward and Jaxon Lantzke has been a real boost for the side since his return. Best: S Thomson, S Fuhrmeister, T Lewis, I Ali, J Lantzke Goals: J Morgan 2, Z Brown 1, R Graham 1, C Salmon 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 11.11.77 v Kyabram 13.15.93 The Lions knew they were up for a big day against a strong Kyabram outfit but thankfully the weather cleared, allowing for a game of free-flowing football. The opening term proved the difference with the Bombers coming out of the blocks strongly, booting seven first quarter goals to take a 35-point lead into the first break. The second quarter saw a more even contest with the Lions able to pull the lead back before launching an assault in the third, piling on five goals to be just five points behind at the final break. The Bombers were able to hold the fast-finishing Lions at bay, holding onto their lead and picking up a 16 point win. Nathan Beattie and Tom Maloney played fantastic games around the contest while providing plenty of spread around the ground. Riley Mason again showed his versatility across multiple positions. Down back, Tom Martin worked tirelessly all day with typical determination, well supported by Ben Cooney who even snuck forward for a goal. With the Seniors out of finals contention, they’ll be looking to pick up a win in the final match of the Home and Away season against Mooroopna at Kings Park this weekend. Best: N Beattie, T Maloney, R Mason, T Martin, B Cooney Goals: J Murphy 3, R Mason 2, N Beattie 1, B Cooney 1, N Fowler 1, L Lubeck 1, T Maloney 1, R Schraven 1

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 20.16.136 v Benalla 1.0.6 Best: C Powell, H Lane, D Davis, C Carmichael, A Nash Goals: H Lane 7, C Carmichael 3, D Davis 2, R Kennedy 2, T Thomas 2, J Brock 1, J Brown 1, L Cavigan 1, H Hopp 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 13.22.100 v Benalla 2.0.12 The Reserves are locked in for a finals appearance after a thumping win over Benalla at home. Currently sitting in fifth, the next two weeks will determine where the Reserves finish heading into September. Julian Morgan returned to the team and was dominant all day, kicking five goals for the match, well supported through the forward line with Ian Porter putting together a best on ground performance to go with a couple of goals. Jaxon Lantzke dominated in the ruck, adding plenty of presence around the ground, with Ishaq Ali benefiting from his work around the ground, racking up possessions. Defender Sam Fuhrmeister played another solid game, sneaking forward for a couple of goals and showing his versatility. A great bounce back after a tough loss against Echuca last weekend. Best: I Porter, I Ali, J Lantzke, J Morgan, S Fuhrmeister Goals: J Morgan 5, S Fuhrmeister 2, R Graham 2, I Porter 2, J Lantzke 1, J Mann 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 21.12.138 v Benalla 16.9.105 The Lions got back on the winner’s list thanks to a seven goal last quarter blitz. The game was played in perfect conditions, allowing for plenty of free-flowing football and scoring at both ends of the ground. Halfway through the last quarter there was very little separating the sides before the Lions went on a scoring spree to pick up the four points. Riley Mason played another dominant game, dominating up the ground before working his way forward to finish with another bag of six goals. In the midfield it was a familiar story with Nathan Beattie, Tom Maloney and Jack Murphy continuing their fantastic form in the engine room. Max Lawrence stood tall defensively to be named amongst the side’s best players. The Lions will face a tough test this week as we travel up to Kyabram to take on the Bombers. Best: T Maloney, R Mason, M Lawrence, N Beattie, J Murphy Goals: R Mason 6, N Beattie 2, L Lubeck 2, T Maloney 2, M McLean 2, O Munro 2, J Murphy 2, S Feery 1, R Schraven 1

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 22 v Benalla 59 A strong start from Benalla’s attackers meant the Lions were playing catch up from early in the game. Eden Webster showed her ability in the GD and GK bibs, with defensive rebounds and hard work to create turnovers for herself and Matilda Barry. Matilda showed great determination and strength across four quarters. Newly welcomed Sienna Porter showed her ability in the C bib and in the defensive end. No doubt the girls left it all on the court as they look to next week. Club Canteen Award: Eden Webster Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 52 v Benalla 25 A lovely, warm morning produced a great first quarter of netball with some lovely drives from defence to attack. Our midcourters fed the ball into the goalers beautifully. The second quarter saw Paige Cooper and Sophie Munro create plenty of turnovers. The Butterworth sisters worked incredibly well together in the ring with Ella Zotti, Remy Hare and Taylah Mason creating space through the middle. Seymour continued to control the game through the second half, coming away with the win. O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 51 v Benalla 41 In a well fought match ahead of finals, both teams put on a strong display. Ruby Trimble excelled in WD, disrupting Benalla’s attack while Shona Gesler was a reliable target in the goal circle. Casey Drummond’s hard work through the middle and at both ends provided crucial support, making this a valuable test for both sides. Seymour’s B Reserve continues to build on their form as they head into finals. Club Dinner Award: Ruby Trimble Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 54 v Benalla 23 The Lions started with intensity and superb goaling from both Ashlyn Webster and Lyndel Feery. Strong leads from the attacking end made life easy for the Lions to take control of the game. Defensive pressure from all defenders created plenty of turnovers. Another great win for the Lions. Inari Sushi Award: Grace Barry Caffeine Bistro Award: Georgia Engel Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 61 v Benalla 37 It was a physical first half with the Lions standing strong and intercepting at crucial times to hold onto a two goal lead at half time. The third quarter saw Ellie Fuhrmeister and Ruby Martin combine incredibly well in the ring, shooting 19 goals for the term. They continued their dominance in the foal ring in the last with Ruby shooting 17 of 18 goals while Ellie worked and led by example with pressure throughout the midcourt and feeds in to Ruby. Whistle Award: Eleisha Saunders Café 96 Award: Bridie Cantwell

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 6.6.42 v Echuca 2.10.22 Best: C Holdsworth-Rose, C Powell, W Le Deux, X Arandt, H Hopp Goals: H Lane 2, T Thomas 1, J Porter 1, W Le Deux 1, C Carmichael 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 2.5.17 v Echuca 17.9.111 It was tough going for a very undermanned Reserves side against the top of the table Echuca. The side was helped out by a number of Under 18s players who put everything out there for the club. Unfortunately, Echuca raced out of the blocks despite the valiant efforts of Sam Fuhrmeister and Ollie Lubeck in the ruck. The third quarter was the highlight for the Lions with Riley Graham kicking two majors to get the boys on the board. Barclay Roach stood out in a very early outing for the club, well supported by Ishaq Ali who has gone from strength to strength this season. The boys will be looking for an improved result at home this week as we take on Benalla. Best: S Fuhrmeister, B Roach, I Ali, R Graham, O Lubeck Goals: R Graham 2 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 7.6.48 v Echuca 23.14.152 The Lions were outgunned by an incredibly strong Echuca outfit that dominated the game from the outset. The first quarter saw Echuca jump out of the blocks and kick away to a five goal lead at quarter time. The second term saw a much better display from the Lions but Echuca was still able to build on their lead before piling on 13 second half foals. Dylan Scopel fought hard down back under extreme pressure and was well supported around the ground by the determination of Seamus Feery. Cooper Lubeck and Jack Murphy picked up plenty of possessions around the ground with Riley Mason doing likewise, playing most of the game on the wing. The Lions will look to get back on the winner’s list next week against Benalla. Best: D Scopel, J Murphy, C Lubeck, R Mason, S Feery Goals: R Mason 3, S Feery 1, M McLean 1, J Morgan 1, R Schraven 1

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 15 v Echuca 61 The Lions were unable to get off to a strong start in the first match off the day with Echuca coming out of the blocks strongly. The Lions focused in on their attitude and what they could control. Matilda Barry showed her strengths and dominated in the WD bib. Ruby Fletcher showed her speed and agility, earning her the club dinner award. The girls welcomed Sienna Porter who dominated in the GD/GK positions, showing her strength. Rooks Pizza Award: Tilly Barry Club Dinner: Ruby Fletcher Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 35 v Echuca 49 The game started very competitively with everyone applying strong pressure down the court. Taylah Mason worked so hard in the attacking end, feeding the ball into Sophie who held her ground and shot accurately. Paige Cooper and Sophie Munro contested every ball with fantastic pressure. Eden Webster and Sophie Butterworth stepped up from the U15s and did not look out of place. All game the Lions kept close to Echuca but unfortunately weren’t able to pull back their strong first quarter lead. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Sophie Butterworth O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 58 v Echuca 43 Sarah Waite celebrated her 150 th game for the Lions in style, with another fantastic win. Sarah and Ruby Trimble worked really well together, stopping playing and applying pressure defensively. Casey Drummond and Layne Lewis combined well, backing each other and working hard to win turnovers. Mariah Baumann and Casey worked the ball well through attack with Shona shooting accurately. Inari Sushi Award: Sarah Waite Café 96 Award: Shona Gesler Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 58 v Echuca 50 The game started with great intent for the Lions who were eager for every ball. Andrea McKenzie and Lyndel Feery were dominant around the ring, feeding the ball into Ashlyn Webster with accuracy, who was on fire with her shooting. Another feature of the day was fierce defensive pressure from Madi Hager and Georgia Engel. Grace Barry and Madi Albers were fantastic with the ball pressure, allowing the Lions to run out comfortable winners. Canteen Award: Andrea McKenzie Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 40 v Echuca 49 The Lions were unable to get the job done against a strong Echuca outfit but left it all out on the court. Ruby Martin and Bridie Cantwell worked really well and hard in defence, applying a ton of pressure on Echuca’s shooters. Ally Black and Rosie O’Sullivan carried the ball into attack from the centre pass throughout the day. Olivia Barry made her return from injury and played a pivotal role through the midcourt. There was great energy from the Lions but they fell short in a great game of netball. Caffeine Bistro Award: Ruby Martin Whistle Award: Olivia Barry

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 22 v Bears 52 A strong first quarter from the Lions and the Bears saw plenty of goals scored early in the game. The Lions fought hard but the Bears were too good. Matilda Barry took home the award with strong defensive pressure in GK and WD. Sophie Butterworth linked well with Eden Webster in the defensive end, capitalising on turnovers and rebounds. Whistle Award: Matilda Barry Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 31 v Bears 64 Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti worked amazingly well together in the attacking end, feeding it into Grace Le Deux in the ring. Kyra Pearce stepped up from the Under 15s, contesting every ball and applying pressure down the court. Ella Zotti took some big intercepts. Chloe Butterworth’s vision into the ring led to some great goals. Everyone fought hard all game. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Chloe Butterworth Inari Sushi Award: Taylah Mason O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 40 v Bears 24 The girls came out with plenty of energy in the first quarter and went into the break with a ten goal lead. Mia Allen accumulated crucial turnovers while Sarah Waite provided strong defensive pressure. Sophie Munro stepped up from the Under 17s and played a fantastic game. Casey Drummond dominated the game, finding the ball everywhere on the court, picking up turnovers at will with Shona Gesler shooting strongly to finish off her work. Caffeine Bistro Award: Casey Drummond Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 51 v Bears 48 Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 40 v Bears 44  The game got off to a competitive start with the Lions applying strong pressure. Eleisha Saunders played a key role, covering WA well and holding the offensive efforts of the Bears up. A big second quarter with great control from the Lions brought the score to even. Ruby Martin worked well in attack with Rosie O’Sullivan controlling the mid court. Unfortunately, the Lions weren’t quite able to get across the line in very wet conditions. Rooks Pizza Award: Rosie O’Sullivan

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 8.8.56 v Bears 8.7.55 Best: W Le Deux, T Wardley, X Arandt, H Hopp, L Cavigan Goals: O Munro 3, J Brock 1, J Brown 1, H Lane 1, W Le Deux 1, T Thomas 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 7.9.51 v Bears 5.3.33 The sun was still shining for the Reserves who were able to get a full game in before the clouds rolled in and the heavens opened. It was a tough slog for the Lions from the first bounce with the contest incredibly even at the final break before the boys slammed home four last quarter goals to take away a big win. Charlie Carmichael was best on ground, stepping up from the Under 18s for his first game of Reserves footy, finding plenty of the ball and ferociously attacking the contest. Up forward, fan favourite Riley Graham was instrumental in the win with three goals including the sealer in the final quarter. He provided a strong target all day and was supported by Julian Morgan who kicked two goals of his own. Through the middle, Will Laird gave plenty of drive out of the contest and was pivotal in providing the Lions with plenty of deep entries. Will Dundon was the general down back all day, directing play further up the field and ensuring the defensive unit worked hard to repel the Bears. Best: C Carmichael, R Graham, W Laird, J Morgan, W Dundon Goals: R Graham 3, J Morgan 2, I Ali 1, C Carmichael 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 6.9.45 v Bears 11.18.94 Right as the Seniors commenced the conditions took a turn for the worse with the game played out in freezing and wet conditions, making the game a scrappy contest. Some inaccurate kicking from the Bears kept the Lions in the game at the quarter time break but a four goal second term, a feat repeated in the last quarter, put the game out of the reach of the Lions. Tom Maloney put in a great display of wet weather footy, outstanding as always in the contest, winning plenty of footy at the coalface. Tom was well supported by fellow midfielders Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie who toiled hard all day in difficult circumstances. Nick Dundon played his best game for the season, covering plenty of ground and adding some drive to the Lions’ ball movement. Down back it was a tough day for the Lions but Lachlan Waite put his best foot forward before switching to a forward half role after half time. It was a tough match against a strong Bears line up before taking on top of the table Echuca at home this weekend. Best: T Maloney, J Murphy, N Dundon, L Waite, N Beattie Goals: R Schraven 2, R Mason 1, C Lubeck 1, J Wooster 1, N Fowler 1

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 22.12.144 v Tatura 2.1.13 Best: J Brown, J Porter, N Lowry, X Arandt, L Sainsbury Goals: N Lowry 6, J Brock 3, J Porter 3, T Thomas 3, E Reid 2, J Ryan 2, J Carroll 1, H Lane 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 14.15.99 v Tatura 2.4.16 The Reserves got back on the winner’s list with a thumping win over an undermanned Tatura. Scott McMaster got the Lions out of the blocks with three first term goals, providing plenty of dash from the middle of the ground. Julian Morgan continued his strong season up forward with three goals in support of Scott’s four for the game. In the middle of the ground Ishaq Ali combined with Dale Short in a new role, adding strong presence around the footy. Ollie Lubeck again led from the front in the ruck in difficult conditions. Best: I Ali, J Morgan, D Short, S McMaster, O Lubeck Goals: S McMaster 4, J Morgan 3, J Ryan 2, J Best 1, W Dundon 1, S Fuhrmeister 1, M Jones 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 32.18.210 v Tatura 2.3.15 The Lions delivered the biggest win seen at Kings Park in many years, dominating the game from the outset to put together a thumping 195 point win over Tatura. The Lions piled on the goals across four terms, kicking eight, six, seven and finally eleven majors to round out the game in the final quarter. There was one player who stood head and shoulders above the rest of the field, with Riley Mason booting an incredible 10.7 showing why he’s the top forward in the competition. Not to be outdone, forward partner Nathan Fowler played a fantastic game from the start, finishing with eight goals of his own. While the forwards put the pain on the scoreboard, the midfield combination of Jack Murphy, Tom Maloney, Ben Rigoni and Nathan Beattie was a class above all day. Max Lawrence played his best game for the Lions to date, intercepting Tatura’s forward forays at will. A great win for the Lions and a big boost heading into what will be a tough game against the Bears next week. Best: R Mason, N Fowler, J Murphy, M Lawrence, T Maloney Goals: R Mason 10, N Fowler 8, C Thomson 3, M Mclean 2, J Murphy 2, N Beattie 1, M Lawrence 1, T Lawrence 1, L Lubeck 1, T Maloney 1, B Rigoni 1, L Waite 1

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 23 v Tatura 45 A great day celebrating Sarah’s Day kicked off with the Under 15s at 9am. Tatura came out strong, forcing the Lions to play catch up. Sophie Butterworth got the award for her strong attacking pressure. Isabel Meller followed with a shut down role at WD. Congratulations to Elliana Gray from Tatura who was named Best on Court by the umpires. Inari Sushi Award: Isabel Meller Café 96 Award: Sophie Butterworth Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 40 v Tatura 45 After a slow start in the first quarter the Lions picked up in the second quarter and began to intercept some balls in defence. Some lovely attacking during the game from Grace Le Deux, Ella Zotti and Taylah Mason worked beautifully in the middle. Unfortunately, a slow start cost the Lions the game. Congratulations to Tessa Warren from Tatura who was named Best on Court by the umpires. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Grace Le Deux O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 62 v Tatura 29 Shona Gesler continued her strong form for the Lions, shooting with great accuracy. Ruby Trimble picked up multiple intercepts alongside Mia Allen, forming a solid partnership throughout the game. Chloe Locke made a return for the Lions on a special day, reading he play well and gaining intercepts. Sarah Waite and Ruby combined well in defence with strong pressure with Layne Lewis and Casey Drummond playing fantastic games in the midcourt. Congratulations to Casey Drummond who was named Best on Court by the umpires. Canteen Award: Ruby Trimble Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 68 v Tatura 23 After a very slow start the Lions settled and worked together to lead at the quarter time break. A strong second quarter saw the girls extend their lead with the defenders awesome in keeping Tatura to only four goals for the quarter. Ashlyn Webster played a very strong game in GS. Overall a huge team effort for Georgia Engel’s 200 th game. Congratulations to Ash Webster who was named Best on Court by the umpires. Rooks Pizza Award: Georgia Engel Caffeine Bistro Award: Ashlyn Webster Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 34 v Tatura 43 It was a close start for Tatura and the Lions, going goal for goal in the first quarter. Tatura took the game away in the second and third quarters, building a 10 goals lead leading into the final term. There were some highlights from the Lions with lots of direct leads and good feeds throughout the court by Tat proved too strong on the day. Congratulations to Tatura’s Elsie Boyer who was named Best on Court by the umpires. Whistle Award: Sarah Szczykulski Club Dinner Award: Rosie O’Sullivan

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced the first of its re-signings for the 2025 season with Huw Jones, Nathan Beattie and Riley Mason all recommitting to the Club for another year. All three players have passed the 50 Senior game milestone over the past few months and have taken their games to a new level. While Huw Jones will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a knee reconstruction, Mason and Beattie are showing no signs of slowing down. Mason currently sits second in the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) goal kicking charts, while Nathan Beattie is one of the most dominant midfielders in the competition, averaging close to 35 possessions a game. Seymour Lions Football Manager Mitch Itter said the news was a major boost for the Club heading into the back end of the season. “All these players are absolutely essential to the future of our club with plenty of great footy ahead of them,” Mr Itter said. “Huw, Riley and Nathan have all stepped up again this season with a few injuries and departures and established themselves as top grade players. “Riley is proving unstoppable up forward and gives us so much flexibility around the ground and Nathan has dominated the midfield battle week in, week out. “Unfortunately, Huw is recovering now from a knee reconstruction and we wish him all the best with his recovery over the next 12 months. “We’re looking forward to announcing more re-signings over the course of this season as we look to build into a big 2025. “We’ve been able to get lots of senior footy into our next generation of stars this year which will hold us in good shape for the years ahead.”

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 7.9.51 v Echuca 11.7.73 Best: L Cavigan, R Kennedy, T Wardley, D Davis, C Powell Goals: O Munro 2, H Lane 2, C Powell 2, H Hopp 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 3.5.23 v Echuca 14.6.90 The undermanned Lions came up against the undefeated, top of the table Bombers in what was always going to be a big ask. The Lions came out of the blocks strongly, kicking two goals in the first term but were unable to put another major on the board after the first break. Ian Porter but together a best on ground performance with trademark determination and attack on the footy, accompanied by another huge effort from Ollie Lubeck in the ruck. Sam Thomson, Fraser Rutherford and Sam Fuhrmeister worked tirelessly around the ground all day despite a very tough opposition. The Lions will look to get back on the winner’s list against Tatura at home this weekend. Best: I Porter, O Lubeck, S Thomson, F Rutherford, S Fuhrmeister Goals: J Best 2, C Salmon 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 8.8.56 v Echuca 14.5.89 The Lions steeled themselves for a big match against the top of the table Echuca and came out of the blocks with great sprit, dominating the play early in the match. The boys were boosted by the return of Ben Rigoni and Nic Quigg from the VFL which added plenty for the team around the ball, both playing outstanding games and well supported by Tom Maloney. With scores all but level at quarter time, the second term saw the Bombers get out to a two goal lead which the Lions were unable to rein in for the remainder of the match. While the Lions were in with a chance at three quarter time, a five goal final quarter from Echuca put the game beyond our reach. Seamus Feery and Nathan Beattie both put their bodies on the line in selfless matches. Best: B Rigoni, T Maloney, N Quigg, S Feery, N Beattie Goals: R Mason 3, C Thomson 2, T Maloney 1, M Mclean 1, B Rigoni 1

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 21 v Echuca 68 The Bombers showed their skills straight up in the first quarter putting the Lions on the back foot early. Kyra Pearce stood up yet again in the defensive end with strength in the Bombers defensive end and plenty of rebounds and intercepts in the goal circle. In the attacking end, Charlotte Bradley showed her skills with long bombs and connecting well with her fellow attackers. Tilly Barry was strong in WD, making it difficult for her direct opponent. The Bombers were too strong for the Lions. Canteen Award: Kyra Pearce Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 35 v Echuca 53 It was a defensive game with Echuca strong and accurate in goals. Grace Le Deux presented well and shot 30 out of the Lions’ 35 goals. Remy Hare, Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti were strong through midcourt, contesting every ball and applying pressure. Sophie Butterworth stepped in for sister Chloe and Sophie Allen gained experience, while showing their talent on court. O’Sullivan Builders Award: Grace Le Deux O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 55 v Echuca 36 Layne Lewis and Casey Drummond controlled the midcourt with Toni Bootland and Sarah Waite working really well together in the defensive end. Mariah Baumann and Shona Gesler shot with accuracy to capitalise on the hard work of their team mates. An 18 goal first quarter from the Lions set them up for the rest of the game. Under 17s player Taylah Mason came on and put in a huge effort with a couple of crucial turnovers. Toni Bootland was judged best on court by the umpires. Rooks Pizza Award: Shona Gesler Club Dinner: Sarah Waite Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 49 v Echuca 55 After a hard fought first quarter the Lions settled well into the game with precision game play. Strong leads by Lyndel Feery allowed Ash Webster to dominate in the goal ring. Brilliant defence by Madi Albers and Georgia Engel allowed for a few turnovers. Grace Barry played an excellent game in midcourt but Echuca were just too strong in the last quarter. Whistle Award: Grace Barry Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 32 v Echuca 50 It was a tough game for the Lions against a fierce Bomber line-up. Ruby Martin, Sarah Szczykulski and Bridie Cantwell worked tirelessly in defence with minimal chances for rebounds due to Echuca’s accuracy. The Lions tried various offensive line-ups to break through the strong defence, however Echuca were too strong and cut off passes into the circle, restricting the goalers. The Lions fought hard to the final buzzer. Inari Sushi Award: Bridie Cantwell Caffeine Bistro Award: Ruby Martin

Tickets are now available online for ‘Sarah’s Day’, the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) annual Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) fundraiser to be held on July 20. The event was a resounding success last season with the SFNC donating $13,000 to the BCNA. The day will kick off from 2pm in the SFNC clubrooms, with netball matches finishing prior to the event and senior football played in the background.  Tickets are $20, which includes high tea and a glass of prosecco on arrival with drinks at bar prices and a raffle on the day. SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was delighted to be holding the annual fundraiser for the fifth time. “Sarah’s Day is a huge day for our club and the community more broadly, where we pay support all those who have been impacted by breast cancer, including Sarah Locke who tragically passed away two years ago,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “Last year we were taken aback by the amazing support of the community for this event with $13,000 raised for Breast Cancer Network Australia. “We’re very grateful for the support provided by Tatura Football Netball Club who have accommodated this event again and played a huge part in its success last season. “We all know sporting clubs are about much more than what happens on the field or court and this is just another example of that.” “I encourage everyone to purchase a ticket and a scarf online or donate if possible and help us make a tangible difference.” Tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.trybooking.com/CTGUU

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 5.9.39 v Swans 7.4.46 Award Winners Go Dynamic Group : Tom Wardley, super clean in wet CWM: Rory Kennedy, very dangerous up forward and finished off his work Canteen award: Lucas Cavigan, provided great ball use off half back Thursday Night Dinner; Josh Porter, clean and evasive around stoppages. Best: T Wardley, R Kennedy, L Cavigan, J Porter, T Dundon Goals: R Kennedy 3, T Thomas 1, N Lowry 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 11.11.77 v Swans 1.1.7 The Lions are now sitting in fourth place heading into a week off following a thumping eleven goal win over the Shepp Swans in wet conditions. Following a scrappy first quarter the Lions put their foot on the gas in the second, kicking five goals to one and putting the game out of the Swans’ reach. Even more pleasing for Coach Nick Dundon was the ability of the Lions to keep the Swans scoreless after half time and to a single goal for the game. Max McLean and Clayton Salmon continued their strong form putting together consistent games in the trying conditions, with Salmon kicking a game high three goals. They were well supported by Sam Thomson and Ian Porter through the middle of the ground and Dale Short who provided a great target over the course of the match. The Lions will enjoy a week off before a huge game away against Echuca. Best: M McLean, C Salmon, S Thomson, I Porter, D Short Goals: C Salmon 3, J Morgan 2, M McLean 1, F Rutherford 1, O Lubeck 1, D Short 1, S McMaster 1, J Best 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 9.8.62 v Swans 11.7.73 Following back to back wins, the Swans proved to be a more difficult test for the Lions in wet and freezing conditions that deteriorated as the game went on. The Lions came out of the blocks strongly, dominating the play but were unable to capitalise in the first quarter, kicking six behinds to hold a small lead at the first break. The second term saw freer flowing footy with the Lions managing to extend their lead before being pegged back in the second half of the quarter by the Swans. The third quarter was where the game was won by the Swans with five goals put on the board and a three goal lead at the final break, proving too much to overcome for the Lions. David Mundy and Nathan Beattie both racked up double figures in the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough to get the boys over the line, going down by 11 points, Tom Maloney yet again dominated the centre clearances, by far the best contested player on the ground with Riley Mason and Nathan Fowler showing their versatility up forward in trying conditions for the talls. Off to Echuca after a week off to take it up to the bench mark of the competition. Best: T Maloney, N Fowler, R Mason, D Mundy, J Murphy Goals: R Mason 3, N Fowler 2, O Munro 1, T Maloney 1, R Schraven 1

Including You UNDER 15s Seymour 23 v Swans 52 A cold and wet start to Round 11. A close first quarter saw the Lions in the game at the quarter time break but they were unable to sustain this effort across the full match. Charlotte Bradley stood up in defence, taking home the club award. She worked well with her mids and fellow goaler Sophie Butterworth who received the Rooks Award. While the girls couldn’t get the job done they’ll be looking to come out firing after a week off. Club Dinner Award: Charlotte Bradley Rooks Pizza Award: Sophie Butterworth Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s Seymour 18 v Swans 53 Whilst we suffered a tough loss against a more determined Shepp Swans, there were many positives to be taken out of today’s match. Our Lions’ short passes in wet conditions into our attacking end, as well as our positive attitude in a difficult game shone through. For most of the game our passing was strong and our mid court pressure turned over quite a few intercepts. We were reliable in defence and our goalers worked hard to convert goals. Today’s game didn’t showcase our Under 17s talents but we know they will bounce back bigger and better. O’Sullivan Builders: Paige Cooper Canteen Award: Chloe Butterworth O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE Seymour 37 v Swans 13 A strong first quarter from the Lions with all girls playing hard one on one making strong front leads. Grace Barry played a great game in mid court, creating plenty of turnovers. Shona Gesler moved well around the goal ring. Casey Drummond and Layne Lewis carried the ball well down the court. Toni Bootland and Sarah Waite worked hard in defence to get plenty of rebounds. Whistle Award: Toni Bootland Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE Seymour 41 v Swans 45 The first quarter was incredibly even with both sides shooting 14 goals before the first break. Seymour continued to trust in their ability and put together a great second quarter to lead by seven at half time. Ash Webster was a pivotal player, shooting with precision. The wet weather changed the style of play, allowing the Swans to run away with a win. Sushi Award: Lucy Zotti Caffeine Bistro Award: Ashlyn Webster Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE Seymour 44 v Swans 33 The girls showed good connection through the court and strong links and leads. Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski combined to apply plenty of pressure in the defensive end. Eleisha Saunders and Rosie O’Sullivan carried the ball well and fed into the goalers to provide great opportunities. The Lions broke the Swans in the second quarter, giving 100 per cent and not relinquishing the lead. Café 96 Award: Sarah Szczykulski

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s Seymour 16.7.103 v Mansfield 8.6.54 Award Winners Best on (Go Dynamic Group): Ollie Munro; was unstoppable up forward kicking 8 goals. Second best on (CWM): Charlie Carmichael; hard and tough around the footy. Allowed us to get on top in the midfield. Third Best (Canteen Award): Taiten Thomas; our captain played another selfless role by tagging one of Mansfield's better players and did so with success. Tough as nails. Fourth Best (Thursday Night Dinner): Rory Kennedy; unstoppable all day. Had a great work rate that made him a very hard match up for the opposition defenders. Best: O Munro, C Carmichael, T Thomas, R Kennedy, T Wardley Goals: O Munro 8, R Kennedy 3, H Lane 2, C Carmichael 1, J Porter 1, H Hopp 1 O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves Seymour 12.15.87 v Mansfield 3.3.21 The Reserves continued their strong run of form with a thumping 11 goal win over Mansfield on Saturday. The Lions jumped out of the blocks but failed to put the Eagles away in the first half. In the third quarter it was a different story as Mansfield were kept scoreless and the Lions kicked eight second half goals. Jules Morgan continues to climb his way up the goal kicking charts with another four goals and was supported further up the ground by the hard work of Max McLean, Clayton Salmon, Cain Murray and Coach Nick Dundon. Best: M McLean, C Salmon, J Morgan, C Murray, N Dundon Goals: J Morgan 4, M McLean 2, N Dundon 1, L Hockley 1, S Thomson 1, W Laird 1, C Murray 1, J Best 1 Seymour Club Seniors Seymour 13.16.94 v Mansfield 11.8.74 The Lions were pumped for a big game against Mansfield, welcoming Dave Mundy back in for his third game of the season as well as James Wooster and Ben Cooney from long term injuries. Nic Quigg donned the jumper for the first time the season after getting plenty of VFL games under his belt and showed his class across the day. The Lions got out of the blocks a little slowly with some inaccurate kicking putting pressure on the boys to come back after quarter time and put the Eagles on the back foot. The second quarter saw the Lions open up a lead with Mundy getting amongst the contest and Tom Maloney putting in plenty of work at the coalface. An even third quarter saw the game in the balance before the Lions kicked away in the last. Riley Mason played another dominant game, proving too much to handle for Mansfield’s defence, finishing with six goals. Back to back wins for the Seniors for the first time this season and they’ll be looking to keep the streak going against the Swans at home this week. Best: R Mason, N Quigg, T Maloney, D Mundy, J Murphy Goals: R Mason 6, R Schraven 2, L Lubeck 2, S Feery 1, C Lubeck 1, W Le Deux 1