Sport
6 August, 2026
Bloods good form continues
TERANG Mortlake’s strong form continued on Saturday, thumping Hamilton by 116 points in the round 15 Hampden League senior football match.
An eight goal second quarter paved the way for the Bloods 24.14.158 to 6.6.42 victory at the Terang Recreation Reserve.
“It was one of those days,” Terang Mortlake coach Lewy Taylor said.
“We played pretty well and it all sort of clicked, we came out and played a good four quarter effort and just kept the foot down, which was good.”
After missing the last six matches, Xavier Vickers made an impact in his return, gathering 34 disposals, 10 tackles and kicking three goals.
“Xav was really good, probably one of his best games for the year.
“He’s had a bit of a layoff so he was keen to get back out there and play well which he certainly did.”
Taylor also had praise for teenager Josh Slater, who kicked three goals and was named in the Bloods best.
“Josh just plays his role really well and was able to get on the end of a couple this week, which was good.
“He’s been very consistent the whole year.”
Will Kain led the goal kickers with six, with Jackson Paine also kicking three.
“Will’s really hitting his straps at the right time of the year, him and Jackson are really playing some good footy together.”
Taylor continued his strong season with a 39 possession effort featuring 15 kicks, 24 handballs and two goals.
The ever consistent Ryley Hutchins had 31 disposals, Joe Arundell 30, Ned Roberts 26 and Gus Bourke 25.
This Saturday’s highly anticipated match sees Terang Mortlake take on the undefeated North Warrnambool at Bushfield.
“It will be a challenge for sure,” Taylor said.
“We got done by 12 points there last year, so hoping we can go a bit better this year, it will be a tough contest.”
The reserves match saw Hamilton record a 5.9.39 to 4.3.27 victory.
Jake Crawley, Matthew Baxter, Harvey Roberts, Matty Arundell, Cameron Goddard and Will Berryman were best for Terang Mortlake in the loss, with Darcy Abbott kicking two goals.
In the under 18s, Hamilton scored a 12.12.84 to 3.2.20 win.
Best for the Bloods were Caleb Bamford, Zavier Fowler, Jack Farrell, Cooper Herry and Liam McGinness, with Fowler kicking two goals.
Terang Mortlake are through to the semi-finals after a 5.4.34 to 1.5.11 win over North Warrnambool in the under 14 football elimination final at the Leura Oval on Sunday.
Liam Kenna, Oliver Clarke, Bradley Wallace, Darcy Meade, Leo Slater and Nate Irving were best for the Bloods in the win, with Kenna kicking two goals and one each to Meade, Irving and Braxton Sachs.
This Sunday the under 14 Bloods play Hamilton in the first semi-final at Terang.
HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 15
SENIOR FOOTBALL
TERANG MORTLAKE v HAMILTON
Terang Mortlake 24.14 (158) defeated Hamilton 6.6 (42)
Best Players
Terang Mortlake: Ryley Hutchins, William Kain, Keegan Mellington, Joe Arundell, Joshua Slater, Gus Bourke
Hamilton: Ethan Knight, Hamish Cook, Sean Barnes, Taine Morris, Noah Herrmann, Sebastian Rogers
Goal Kickers
Terang Mortlake: William Kain 6, Jackson Paine 3, Joshua Slater 3, Xavier Vickers 3, Jesse Fowler 2, Lewis Taylor 2, Gus Bourke, Darcy Hutchins, Ryley Hutchins, Tyler Vickers, Lachlan Wareham
Hamilton: Jack Murray 2, Kyle Rhook 2, Ethan Knight, Alexander Prentice
The Open netball saw Terang Mortlake score a strong 77-47 win.
Lyla Grundy, Ava Grundy and Jacqui Arundell were best for Terang Mortlake, with Lyla Grundy shooting 66 goals.
Terang Mortlake also got the points in division one with a 38-34 win.
Ellen-Rose Lee, Holly Fowler and Bailee Overweter were best for the Bloods, with Maddison Chesshire shooting 27 goals and Fowler 11.
The division two game resulted in a 35-26 win to Terang Mortlake.
Sarah Davis, Amy Conheady and Ava Nolan were the Bloods best in the loss, with Nolan shooting 27 goals.
In division three, Hamilton had a 37-29 win.
Milli Coolahan, Isla Primrose and Harriet Place were Terang Mortlake’s best, with Isla Primrose shooting 19 goals.
The 17 and under game saw Terang Mortlake have a 48-27 win.
Lyla Grundy, Ava Conheady and Madelyn Clarke were best for the Bloods, with Grundy shooting 37 goals.
Terang Mortlake had the bye in the 17 and under reserves.
The 15 and under netball saw Hamilton score a 45-15 win.
Sadie Baker, Meg Nolan and Tilly Harrison were best for the Bloods, with Chloe Bouchier shooting seven goals.
Hamilton won the 15 and under reserves 28-12.
Francesca Rickard, Matilda Conheady and Grace Boshier were best for the Bloods, with Isabella Robertson scoring five goals.
The 13 and under netball saw a 39-35win to Hamilton.
Annabelle Blackford, Matilda Conheady and Daisy Dillon were best for the Bloods, with Imogen Barr shooting 18 goals and Blackford 17.
Terang Mortlake scored a 28-17 win in the 13 and under reserves netball.
Shania Madzarevic, Harriet Conheady and Layla Thornton were best for the junior Bloods, with Daisy Sargeant shooting 16 goals and Charlotte Boshier 10.