Lions star on Interleague stage

The Seymour Lions were well represented in Interleague football across the weekend, representing the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) against the Ovens & Murray (O&M) Football League.


Netball and football action took place at Deakin Reserve in Shepparton with the Lions flag flown early in the day by Sophie Butterworth in the Under 15s netball, coached by Seymour’s Ellie Fuhrmeister and Courtney Aldous.


While the junior netball fell short in their clash against the O&M, the senior football and netball saw some great results for the GVL.


The netballers retained their title against the O&M with Ellie Fuhrmeister and Sarah Szczykulski dominating at either end of the court in a five-goal win.


Riley Mason and Nathan Beattie helped guide the GVL football team to its first win over the O&M in well over a decade, with Mason kicking two goals and Beattie prominent through the middle.


Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated the players on their performances while representing the club with distinction.


“It’s a great honour to be selected in an Interleague team and we encourage our players to grab this opportunity with both hands whenever it arises,” Mr O’Sullivan said.


“The O&M is a premier country competition and to be able to test your skills against some of the top country footballers and netballers only helps our players when they return to club level.


“We’re incredibly proud of all our players and coaches who were involved in the action for the GVL.


“They all took great pride in representing our club at this level and spoke highly of the experience.


“A special thanks to our legendary trainer Tony Waite for volunteering his services with the footballers. He’s a Life Member of our club and someone we’re so proud to have at The Den.


“We’re looking forward to getting back into club footy and netball this Saturday at home against Rochester.”


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