13.7.13 – Round 12 Shep Swans
Congratulations to Ryan Foxy Emmett for his 100th game today, and to Josh Linton, Nick Coulstock
and Katie Cordingley for playing their 50th games in round 11 against United.
Congratulations and thankyou to Stacey Brasier for successfully obtaining her "C" badge for umpiring
Netball.
Seniors
What a game! What a result!
Two weeks ago against United was a good day for the KFNC - beating our bogie side while cementing
our spot in the top half of the ladder with 7 home and aways remaining. The entire match was
played with finals-like pressure with a big home crowd cheering our boys on. 11 goals were kicked in
the first quarter with the Bombers holding a 17 point advantage. The Demons kicked four goals to
our two to reduce the lead to 9 at the main break. The premiership quarter was won by United and
we went into the final change of ends holding a slender 3 point lead. Now, this could have quite
easily gone wrong for the Bombers with our bench reduced to one for the last quarter. How did the
boys respond you ask...? By kicking 6 goals to none and run out 37 point winners. An amazing final
quarter! As most of you would have read over the last two weeks, our captain Paulo kicked a bag of
ten and was simply incredible. Scatty Hilton continued his good form while 'Bruce' Morris was leapfrogging over blokes heads all day long. Nick Coolstock again played well and Morgs was fantastic at
full back. We welcome back a few players into todays side and hope to continue our good form as
we take on the Swans of Shepparton. Go Ky!
A quick congratulations to Tommy Sheldon who represented Vic Country last weekend. Well done
mate, you've done us proud.
Reserves
A disappointing result but not all doom and gloom for our Scooby-Doos against United. Our boys
scored an inaccurate 7.15 57 to 10.4 64 to go down by just seven points against a quality Reserves
football side. Willy Wild bagged 5 of our goals and continues to make a claim for senior selection. If
you're speaking to Will today be sure to ask him about his 'speccie' as he hasn't stopped talking
about since he landed. Best on honours went to one of this scribe's favourite players, Jacko McLay. A
tough and uncompromising player who gets the absolute best out of himself. The Tank Molly Dillon
played a superb game as did AV. Other 'best' players were Locky, Will Jacko and Matty Wild. A big
test for our young twos side today as we come up against the side that pipped us at home only a few
weeks ago. Should be a ripping contest between two good sides. Go Bombers!
3’s
With just the bare numbers we went to battle on Sunday in a fiercely contested game, unfortunately
with no interchange players after ¾ time and a few players feeling the pinch from the physical game
we were overcome by a fast finishing United. Muelzy was again our best player with his fearless
attack on the game with great support from Matty Morris and Parky down back doing their best to
repel the constant United forward thrusts. Other quality players were Oggy, Besso and Mitch.
17/Under
Kyabram were caught out early, resulting in a slow, unsettled start from the home side as United
took control. Nat Dillon was instrumental in the midcourt, feeding her goalers with ease, and
Monique Williams stood up to give her team every opportunity. United pushed back at the start of
the second half and Ky produced some sloppy play. At 20-26 down, Bombers produced some great
intercepts to peg back the lead, however United held on long enough until the final whistle. Final
Score: Kyabram 30 defeated by Shepparton United 34. Best: Monique Williams, Stacey Brasier and
Nat Dillon.
B Reserve
After a tight first quarter little separated the teams at 5-5, but United were able to break away with
some tight defensive pressure and great intercepts. Kyabram remained with their opponents and
were able to win the third quarter 9-8, but lost momentum in the final term when United stepped
onto the court the more determined side. United surprised us in the final term with their intensity
and hunger for the ball. Little could be done as Kyabram struggled to break the defences of the
Demons. Final Score: Kyabram 26 defeated by Shepparton United 38. Best: Lori Niven, Leanne
Gledhill and Alannah Scopeliti.
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B Grade
United started in brilliant style, moving the ball quickly into attack, making it difficult for the
Kyabram defensive line-up. United continued to exert dominance, despite several positional changes
from Ky, continuing to keep us to single figure quarters. United dominanated in the second half,
despite Kyabram’s best efforts, and ran out winners. Final Score: Kyabram 23 defeated by
Shepparton United 54. Best: Kylie Spencer, Liz Jackson and Emma Ryan.
A Grade
In a high standard match, Kyabram settled early to stamp their dominance. Both teams gave great
defensive pressure and had to work hard to feed their goalers. Emma Ryan stepped up from the 17’s
undaunted by the enormous task, and played great netball despite some tough competition. Holly
Butler worked tirelessly in attack, becoming troublesome for her opponents. The score remained
close most of the game holding off a late attack from United. Final Score: Kyabram 39 defeated
Shepparton United 29. Best: Holly Butler, Ash Mangan and Emma Ryan.
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