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.

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