THE TIME IS NOW - OFFICIAL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE ROUND 5

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 ROUND 5

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ROUND 5 UPDATE
Round 5 of the 2021 Gippsland League from 2:20pm so tune in and take a look.
season is here. The football and netball The League will be running a Mental
action is heating up and there are plenty Health themed round in Round 7. There
of interesting results happening across will be a number of initiatives happening
the League. 20 months on from the 2019
 across the various grades including the
Grand Final we finally have the Leongatha
 use of blue netballs and special themed
v Maffra rematch on the schedule. It goes
 jumpers for a mental health champion in
without saying that these two clubs have
 the senior grade. This has been a cause
been the most successful sides over the
 the League is eager to support with many
past four years and we can’t wait to again
 of the member clubs driving various
see this rivalry in action in the senior
 programs and events already in 2021. Best
football grade. Be sure to tune into TRFM
 of luck to all of our players and volunteers
on 99.5 for their call of Leongatha v Maffra
this weekend. Our Gippy League TV match this weekend. Enjoy round four of the
of the round is at Moe where the Lions will Gippsland League season.
be playing Sale. This match will also be live Daniel Heathcote
streamed on our League Facebook page Gippsland League Manager

 STARTING TIMES
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 NETBALL
 13 & Under 9:00am
 LIVE
Under 18s 10:45am
Reserves 12:30pm
 15 & Under 10:05am
 17 & Under 11:10am CALL
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 B Grade 1:20pm
 A Grade 2:35pm
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their patronage allows all our clubs to provide facilities at an
acceptable standard that is helping to keep kids off the streets E: Daniel.Heathcote@aflgippsland.com.au
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 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECORD 2021 1

GIPPY LEAGUE INSIDER
FOOTBALL REVIEW – Round 4
It was astonishing what happened at Bairnsdale City Oval
last weekend when the Maroons travelled to meet a Red Legs
side that sat above them on the Gippsland League ladder.
40 minutes into the match Bairnsdale had only registered a
single behind and truth be told had barely got the ball past half
way while Traralgon were sitting with 10 goals to their name.
The Maroons were in their best form of the year and were
transitioning the ball with ease.
A single Ricky Tatnell goal on the half time siren pulled the
margin back to 61 at half time after Traralgon dominated the first
two quarters. Their nine behinds included some set shot misses
they would pencil in including a Daniel Reid miss from the top of
the goal square. The TRFM commentary team put what they refer
to in the industry as the ‘mozz’ on Nick Lowden who also sent a Kristian Jaksch kicked another 4 goals and now sits well clear on top of the
set shot out on the full in the second term after a Daryl Couling Lawless Award charts

pump up. Lowden was causing all sorts of issues up forward Isaac Abas was back for the Tigers after his one week suspension
while Dunbar, McMahon and Jacobsen were barely letting the while the Parrots were missing 2019 MVP Chris Verboon who was
ball into Bairnsdale’s attacking third. Mark Collison went halves replaced by Tim Sauravin for the Round 4 clash.
in a football with Matt Northe who shared the best part of 40
 It was a scintillating start for the Tigers with Tank Rosato bursting
disposals together in the first two quarters. Collison unfortunately
 out of the centre to find Josh Galea within 1 minute. Galea’s
left the match with a suspected groin injury before half time.
 snap was true and registered the first goal of the afternoon. The
The Red Leg’s would have been thankful that Simon Deery was Parrots were quick to kick into gear answering less than a minute
in the navy and red with his play saving multiple goals in the later with Tom Marriott driving a deep inside 50 to find Cade
first half. Corey Timms was battling hard across half back but Maskell over the back and within two minutes of playing time
winners were too and far between for them. The Third term was there were two goals on the board. Leongatha kicked the next
all Traralgon and 7 unanswered goals were pilled on. Jake Best through Tim Sauravin who picked up a scrappy ball at the top
kicked 3 and had no less than 5 shots including a point blank of the goal square and snapped over his left shoulder to put the
miss when looking at his fourth goal of the term. 108 points was Parrots in front. Maskell failed to capitalise on a chance to kick
the lead for Traralgon as the three quarter time siren sounded. his second at the 10 minute mark after Jake Van Der Plight broke
Best shrugged off a defender and snapped his sixth goal to through and hit the forward up with a precise left foot dart. The
start the final term which put the Maroons 114 points up early in footy was all flowing Leongatha’s way with the ball being locked
the final term. Bairnsdale managed to do something they hadn’t in their half. Tom Marriott’s set shot at the 12 minute mark faded
done all game and quickly reply with Link Robinson kicking their right with Leongatha failing to fully put their early dominance
second goal of the match with a left foot snap. 7 minutes into on the scoreboard. Maskell was causing trouble for Max Linton
the last and Best’s 7th goal brought up a game high 115 point after he outstretched to take another mark he was infringed in
margin and the Traralgon coach subsequently jogged off the the entry gate side pocket. He missed the shot but it proved a
ground for a well earned rest. In what was purely academic after dress rehearsal of sorts as the former Interleague captain nailed
that McCarrey got one back and Ethan East also popped up for his second goal from that pocket only minutes later to give
a couple to give Bairnsdale something going into next week. Leongatha a 15-point lead. Every foray forward for the Tigers
Jake Best finished with which he would have ideally thought was swiftly dealt with and at the 20 minute mark Ginnane took an
should have been 10 with some close misses. Traralgon looked far uncontested grab and added to lead which now sat at 23 points.
too quick in both leg speed and decision making. The rare times Taylor Weathrill tried to take on Luke Bowman in a dangerous spot
Bairnsdale had some possession they turned the ball over by foot of the ground, Bowman slammed him into the ground winning a
on several occasions. In the end Bairnsdale did well to drag this free kick but joined the growing list of Parrots stars that missed
back under three figures as it was a pure dominant display from gettable set shots. The Tigers best bit of play for the term ended
Traralgon for the majority of the afternoon. Matt Northe finished in disappointment as a free flowing chain of marks and spot up
with 49 touches taking full control over the ball he and Collison kicks ended in the final inside 50 spotting up Nick Nagle who had
had bought to the game. Michael Jacobsen played his best game pushed back for the Parrots. Leongatha commanding the quarter
for a while and Nick Lowden was running free for the majority of finishing 4.6-30 to Morwell 1 single goal.
the game through the ruck and forward role. The Maroons sending The second quarter started as the first finished with the Parrots
a statement that they are still a big chance to play finals in 2021. straight into attack. Denis Knight would not have been happy
Morwell welcomed Leongatha to Morwell Recreation Reserve with the efforts of his defenders as Cade Maskell picked up a
after the Tigers suffered a 2 point defeat to fellow South Gippsland ball in the Keegan Street pocket and snapped his third of the
side Wonthaggi. Morwell went into the match winless but had game to give Leongatha a five goal break within the first minute.
shown plenty of signs that they can match it with the best sides. Things looked like getting ugly for the Tigers when not long

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GIPPY LEAGUE INSIDER
after Ben Willis spiked a loose ball towards goal and Nick Nagel
swung his boot through the bouncing ball to kick Leongatha’s
sixth of the afternoon. Tim Sauravin really should have nailed
his second missing a set shot from around 30 metres out
which would have taken the margin to 42 points. This allowed
Morwell to somewhat stay in the match as they started to win
a bit more footy and saw back to back inside 50s and minor
scores from snaps to Josh Hecker and Boyd Bailey. Maskell
was the dominant forward on the ground and had another shot
on goal from the pocket but it failed to register. A questionable
free kick against Aaron Heppell on centre wing gave the Tigers
the ball and a spot up kick from Boyd Bailey followed by a little
one/two action saw him receive the ball back and send home
Morwell’s second goal of the day. Nathan Noblett got another
one back for Morwell with a brilliant set shot from near the 50
metre mark on the canteen side. The Tigers were having to Dan Bedggood played his 200th match against Wonthaggi in Round 4
produce their best from around the arc though with the Parrots
still completely controlling the game and their deep entries. The was the Power that kicked 5 goals straight in a huge win for the
Parrots went in 25 points ahead at the major break with Morwell club. The Harley and Staley combo produced 7 goals this week
doing a solid job at staying in the game on the scoreboard. for Wonthaggi with Troy nailing 5 goals. Jarryd Balir continued
Hume kicked the first of the third term and was followed Jackson on from his dominant last quarter in round 3 claiming best on
Harry who took a relatively uncontested mark at the top of the ground honours. For the Eagles it will be a hard loss to take
goal square in what might be a don’t come Monday (Tuesday in with John Butcher back in the side that on paper was nearly full
local footy) moment for the Tigers defence. The game flowed in strength. Kade Renooy continues to lead the way and was their
a similar fashion but with the two early goals in the third term saw best on the day. Wonthaggi 15.12-102 to Maffra 6.4-40.
any chance for Morwell snuffed out. Leongatha looked a class While the scoreline in the Wonthaggi win was a surprise the
above and several players on their haunches come the final siren result at Drouin was nothing short of a shock. The Hawks have
indicates that they are working hard and playing for each other. form in taking out big scalps at home having beaten a Maffra
Despite having a lot of youth through their side, Leongatha looked side in 2019 on their way to a premiership. Drouin started brightly
a lot more battle hardened 22 and had more winners across the and capitalised in front of goals. Sale who were guilty against
ground. Maskell and Harry up forward, Borschman, Drew, Marriott Warragul of wasting chances certainly did themselves no favours
and Bowman in the middle and Westaway, and Schelling cutting in the first half only registering 3 goals from their 10 scoring
off a lot or forward entries for Morwell. The Tiger’s top players shots. Though the margin was pulled back at half time to just two
like Boyd Bailey and Nathan Noblett battled hard but their depth points it would be the Hawks who match the Power’s efforts and
was tested against a Parrots team that has experience on every smashed on six goals in the third term to set up a memorable
line. It’s been a tough month of footy for Morwell and with Drouin win. Eddie Morris was back to his best and young Hawk Jacob
and Maffra away coming up it doesn’t look to get any easier. Konstanty in just his second senior game after coming out
Leongatha looked primed for another deep run. The 42 point win of the Fourths side in 2020, kicking 4 goals in the win. Daine
didn’t really show their dominance throughout the match which is McGuiness is enjoying some good form for Sale and without
a credit to Morwell. Once they get back a few more premiership Bob McCallum to contend with he was Sale’s best on the day.
stars look out the rest of the competition. Drouin 12.8-70 to Sale 7.9-51
It was Daniel Bedgood’s 200th senior match at Maffra last Sunday saw Warragul take on Moe at Western Park. The Gulls
weekend. Bedggood led the league goalkickers over the last needed to improve on their efforts last week and looked to be
decade and also played the most senior Gippsland League online early produced 8 opportunities in the first term. Whilst
games from 2010 to 2019. Unfortunately for him it was Wonthaggi they couldn’t fully capitalise they were happy to take a 9 point
who solidified their premiership intentions with a crushing victory. advantage into the second quarter. Whatever Lachlan Sim said
The Power’s previous trips to Maffra have been a nightmare with at the break helped and Moe started to show why they are one
heavy defeat after heavy defeat But the 2021 side showed a lot of the teams to beat in 2021 putting 6 goals on the board and
of resilience. There were thoughts that Maffra had found their creating 13 chances in the second term. They were all class after
groove after a big last quarter saw them home against Traralgon. that registering what many would have thought would be how the
We wrote last week that Wonthaggi needed to be accurate in score would have ended with the Lions running away 56 point
front of goal after blowing multiple easy shots against Morwell. winners. Kristian Jaksch is looking the most likely forward and
This they did not do early on recording 1 goal and 7 behinds in kicked another 4 goals. Don’t be surprised if he gets a double
the first term. The second and third term were different stories figure match this year. Cam Manuel nailed three while Jacob
with the Power backing up a three goal second term by piling on Wood is loving flying under the radar kicking 3 and being among
6 goals in the third. Maffra again leaving it all to the last term to the best players on the ground. Matt Ross and Sam Whibley
do. Whilst the Eagles were able to kick 4 goals in the final term it were again among Warragul’s better few players.

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ROUND 4 FOOTBALL RESULTS
SENIORS Best Players: M. Borschman, J. Harry, K. Drew, C. Maskell,
 S. Westaway, B. Willis
 MORWELL
Wonthaggi 1.7 4.8 10.12 15.12 (102) Goal Kickers: N. Noblett 1, B. Bailey 1, J. Galea 1, J.
Maffra 1.2 1.2 2.3 6.4 (40) Jacobsen 1
WONTHAGGI Best Players: Z. Anderson, T. Brown, N. Noblett, J.
Goal Kickers: T. Harley 5, J. Staley 2, L. O’Connor 2, T. Jacobsen, M. Linton, T. Weatherill
Davey 2, D. Brosnan 1, H. Dawson 1, M. Hayes 1, J. Blair 1
Best Players: J. Blair, M. Hayes, J. Blair, A. Lindsay, T. Moe 1.3 7.10 11.14 15.17 (107)
Harley, T. Murray Warragul 2.6 4.7 5.8 7.9 (51)
MAFFRA MOE
Goal Kickers: B. Brunt 2, J. Butcher 1, D. Alexander 1, K. Goal Kickers: K. Jaksch 4, C. Manuel 3, J. Wood 3, G.
Kantilla 1, A. Petrou 1 Cocksedge 1, L. Rees 1, L. Macleod 1, H. Sim 1, B. Morrow 1
Best Players: K. Renooy, D. Butcher, J. Read, T. Gray Best Players: S. Van Dyk, J. Wood, L. Macleod, G.
 Cocksedge, B. Morrow, T. Biffin
Traralgon 4.6 10.9 17.15 19.20 (134) WARRAGUL
Bairnsdale 0.0 1.2 1.3 6.4 (40) Goal Kickers: M. Nobelius 2, S. Kelly 2, T. Hobbs 1, N.
TRARALGON Tworkowski 1, L. Bambridge 1
Goal Kickers: J. Best 7, N. Lowden 3, H. Neocleous 2, Best Players: M. Ross, S. Whibley, S. Masterson, L.
M. Northe 2, E. Williams 1, D. Reid 1, D. Loprese 1, C. Bambridge, T. Winder, M. Nobelius
Stockdale 1, J. McMahon 1
Best Players: N. Lowden, C. Stockdale, M. Northe, J. Best,
M. Jacobsen, J. McMahon
 RESERVES
BAIRNSDALE
Goal Kickers: E. East 2, B. McCarrey 1, R. Tatnell 1, L. Maffra 6.4 9.5 13.10 16.12 (108)
Robinson 1, B. Daniel 1 Wonthaggi 0.0 1.4 1.6 1.11 (17)
Best Players: S. Deery, R. Tatnell, D. Preston, J. Wykes, B. MAFFRA
Daniel, C. Timms Goal Kickers: C. Nettleton 6, C. Johnson 3, H. Gravener
 2, Z. Perkins 1, C. Hennig 1, T. Lawson 1, J. Oldham 1, M.
Drouin 4.1 4.3 10.6 12.8 (80) Gravener 1
Sale 1.4 3.7 5.8 7.9 (51) Best Players: C. Nettleton, T. Lawson, J. McIntosh, D.
DROUIN Scriven, A. Fleming
Goal Kickers: J. Konstanty 4, M. Theodoridis 3, M. Stevens WONTHAGGI
1, R. Salter 1, D. Clebney 1, T. Beck 1, C. Jolly 1 Goal Kickers: T. Andrighetto 1
Best Players: E. Morris, J. Konstanty, J. Collins, T. Barr, T. Best Players: K. Benson, W. Forsyth, J. Gilmour, D. Tiziani,
Hancock, T. Beck T. Hamilton, D. Gardiner
SALE
Goal Kickers: J. Freeman 2, J. McGuiness 1, J. Glenane 1, Traralgon 0.4 7.6 9.11 12.21 (93)
L. Di Ciero 1, J. Dessent 1, J. McLindin 1 Bairnsdale 0.2 0.2 2.3 2.4 (16)
Best Players: D. McGuiness, M. Dowse, W. Leslie, J. TRARALGON
Glenane, M. Thacker, J. Allison Goal Kickers: J. Van Iwaarden 3, M. Membrey 2, B. Gafa 2,
 M. Gorman 2, H. Botta 1, C. Ruyters 1, J. Twite 1
Leongatha 4.6 6.9 9.12 10.13 (73) Best Players: T. Southen 2
Morwell 1.0 3.2 3.5 4.7 (31) BAIRNSDALE
LEONGATHA Goal Kickers: L. Farley, M. Gorman, J. Van Iwaarden, L.
Goal Kickers: C. Maskell 3, J. Harry 2, N. Nagel 1, A. Tripodi, K. Marsh, M. Luckie
Heppell 1, J. Ginnane 1, J. Hume 1, T. Sauvarin 1

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ROUND 4 FOOTBALL RESULTS
Best Players: T. Rees, S. Hopkins, T. Southen, J. Richards, MAFFRA
D. Marsden Goal Kickers: H. Gravener 5, Z. Harrigan 2, A. Tilley 2
 Best Players: L. Allman, H. Gravener, T. Daly, O. Brewer,
Drouin 2.4 3.8 5.11 8.14 (62) A. Tilley
Sale 1.1 2.3 4.6 6.10 (46) WONTHAGGI
DROUIN Goal Kickers: O. Dawson 2, C. Brown 2, E. Joma 1, E.
Goal Kickers: F. Robertson-Edgar 2, M. Goodwin 2, J. Dickison 1, J. Harvey 1, C. Lindsay 1
Fraser 1, D. Miller 1, A. Marsh 1, J. Louden 1 Best Players: R. Moresco, E. Dickison, K. Yann, E. Joma, J.
Best Players: C. Bethune, A. Marsh, S. Pratt, D. Miller, J. Harvey, M. Chisholm
Fraser, J. Louden
SALE Traralgon 3.3 4.8 11.11 15.14 (104)
Goal Kickers: B. Smith 3, I. Love 1, L. Panwar 1, R. Duguid 1 Bairnsdale 1.0 3.2 3.2 5.3 (33)
Best Players: T. Stephenson, J. Wegener, C. Morrison , B. TRARALGON
Smith, B. Stepien, C. Hudson Goal Kickers: K. Ruyters 2, T. Hamilton 2, S. Lissa 1, G.
 Wood 1, H. Walker 1, J. Scholtes 1, N. Fox 1, C. Bartley
Morwell 3.2 4.3 8.5 11.6 (72) 1, R. Adams 1, H. Howe 1, R. McDonald 1, J. Lee 1, S.
Leongatha 1.0 5.3 7.3 9.7 (61) Hallyburton 1
MORWELL Best Players: S. Hallyburton, B. Rickard, T. Hamilton, H.
Goal Kickers: N. Wilson 2, P. Quinn 2, W. Anderson 2, P. Howe, K. Ruyters, C. Mitchell
Charles 1, Z. Cantrill 1, C. Hutchison 1, B. Brereton 1, Z. BAIRNSDALE
Bezzina 1 Goal Kickers: T. Hudson 3, J. Dore 1, D. Smith 1
Best Players: P. Charles, Z. Cantrill, M. Murphy, B. Hughes, Best Players: R. Stewart, C. Young, T. Selleck, A. Williams,
P. Quinn, J. Leak C. Crofts
LEONGATHA
Goal Kickers: T. Brill 2, L. Wright 2, J. Lamers 2, G. Sale 4.3 5.4 10.4 11.5 (71)
Fleming 1, T. Bernaldo 1, T. Crocker 1 Drouin 1.3 4.6 5.7 9.9 (63)
Best Players: J. Lamers, S. Forrester, T. Brill, J. Ballagh, D. SALE
Bowman, J. Monaghan Goal Kickers: M. Nico 3, T. Morrison 2, N. Hurley 1,
 H. Pearce 1, M. Benson 1, C. Wade 1, L. Panwar 1, C.
Moe 1.2 4.7 5.8 6.10 (46) Whitehill 1
Warragul 1.3 1.6 3.7 4.8 (32) Best Players: L. Panwar, H. Pearce, M. Nico, J. Brown, C.
MOE Waixel, K. Sellings
Goal Kickers: C. Michie 2, J. van Dyk 2, S. Morrow 1, T. DROUIN
Morrow 1 Goal Kickers: R. Maric 3, J. Kleeven 3, M. Williames 1, T.
Best Players: C. Taylor, M. Pearce, L. Michie, L. Durkin, L. Fritzlaff 1, J. Picton 1
Fry, J. Riddle Best Players: M. Williames, T. Johnstone, J. Kleeven, K.
WARRAGUL Hermansen, S. Calway, Z. Atkins
Goal Kickers: J. Somers 4
Best Players: L. Monacella, R. Gilligan, W. Cole, T. Davine, Leongatha 2.1 3.6 5.6 7.11 (53)
S. Dennis, J. Somers Morwell 3.1 3.2 4.7 6.7 (43)
 LEONGATHA
THIRDS Goal Kickers: T. Crocker 2, L. Hickey 1, L. Rathjen 1, F.
 Materia 1, D. Hume 1, T. McRae 1
 Best Players: L. Rathjen, K. Brown, L. Hickey, A. Turton, D.
Maffra 3.3 6.4 9.7 9.9 (63) Hume, N. Hanily
Wonthaggi 1.1 4.3 4.5 8.6 (54)

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ROUND 4 FOOTBALL RESULTS
MORWELL Best Players: J. Andrews-Hei, S. Etheridge, R. Cullinan, H.
Goal Kickers: J. Carnes 3, T. Gray 2, C. Bailey 1 Lamperd, N. Esdaile, J. Frith
Best Players: M. Porykali, B. Williamson, Z. Carlson, J.
Monacella, T. Little, J. Makepeace Drouin 0.5 1.8 3.11 8.13 (61)
 Sale 2.2 2.4 4.6 6.7 (43)
Moe 7.1 8.5 9.8 11.15 (81) DROUIN
Warragul 0.1 1.3 2.4 5.6 (36) Goal Kickers: S. Amoroso 2, N. LaFrantz 2, A. Fleming 2, R.
MOE Caddy 1, C. Harrison 1
Goal Kickers: J. Skinner 3, J. Balfour 2, N. Wheildon 2, L. Best Players: N. LaFrantz, S. Amoroso, Z. McMillan, D.
Summersgill 2, T. Eden 1, B. Humphrey 1 Burton, W. Young, E. Bracken
Best Players: J. Skinner, B. Humphrey, T. Blackshaw, N. SALE
Wheildon, C. Hawkett, J. Balfour Goal Kickers: J. Jones 1, A. Heywood 1, H. Fraser 1, R.
WARRAGUL Beale 1, M. Malone 1, M. Annear 1
Goal Kickers: J. Curtis 2, K. MacLean 2, K. Baker 1 Best Players: A. Heywood, G. Pirona, C. Wilson, K. Cutler,
Best Players: B. Cunico, A. Williamson, L. Garner, P. C. Barnett, J. Edney
Ireland, L. Serong, J. Curtis
 Leongatha 7.5 10.6 11.10 14.12 (96)
FOURTHS Morwell 1.0 3.2 3.3 5.3 (33)
 LEONGATHA
 Goal Kickers: T. McRae 7, J. Clark 2, J. Callahan 1, C.
Maffra 5.1 6.5 7.8 9.14 (68) Quaife 1, W. Brown 1, L. Gill 1, T. Harris 1
Wonthaggi 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.7 (25) Best Players: T. McRae, X. Bolge, B. Grabham, J. Callahan,
MAFFRA N. Skewes, Z. Lamers
Goal Kickers: N. Christy 5, H. Burgiel 2, J. Dimarco 1, J. MORWELL
Kelly 1 Goal Kickers: T. Shankland 2, C. Campbell 2, A. Manuel-
Best Players: Z. Felsbourg, J. Killoran, B. Dowsett, N. Fortes 1
Christy, B. Tohara, J. Scriven Best Players: B. Lever, R. Porter, C. Campbell, J. Kirk, N.
WONTHAGGI Page
Goal Kickers: J. Lewis 2, H. West 1
Best Players: J. Williamson, C. Brown, J. Lewis, J. Warragul 8.4 14.8 19.12 22.18 (150)
Dickison, J. Harvey, M. Chisholm Moe 1.1 1.1 3.1 4.4 (28)
 WARRAGUL
Traralgon 3.7 7.11 13.14 17.15 (117) Goal Kickers: P. Ireland 5, K. Baker 4, J. Delahaye-Smith 4,
Bairnsdale 1.3 2.5 4.6 4.6 (30) J. Alger 2, L. Ward 2, E. Marson 1, S. Cannon 1, J. Curtis 1,
TRARALGON L. Giliam 1, V. Kuol 1
Goal Kickers: C. Scandrett 4, J. Hamilton 3, R. Edwards Best Players: L. Ward, L. Garner, E. Marson, K. Baker, P.
2, C. Millar 2, J. Macumber 1, W. Brent 1, F. Watts 1, C. Ireland, J. Delahaye-Smith
Brown 1, R. Guiney 1, T. Tangi 1 MOE
Best Players: J. Hamilton, B. Kennedy, T. Anderson, C. Goal Kickers: L. Cumiskey 1, C. Nash 1
Booth, M. Maaka, C. Millar Best Players: L. Roe, C. Nash, D. Blackshaw, A. Styles, M.
BAIRNSDALE Gelagotis, L. Weir
Goal Kickers: J. Andrews-Hei 2, M. East 1, F. Boag 1

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FOOTBALL LADDERS
 SENIORS RESERVES
TEAM P W L D FOR AGST % PTS TEAM P W L D FOR AGST % PTS

Traralgon 4 3 1 0 276 145 190.34 12 Traralgon 4 3 1 0 276 145 190.34 12

Maffra 4 3 1 0 267 143 186.71 12 Maffra 4 3 1 0 267 143 186.71 12

Morwell 4 3 1 0 244 184 132.61 12 Morwell 4 3 1 0 244 184 132.61 12

Leongatha 4 2 2 0 265 201 131.84 8 Leongatha 4 2 2 0 265 201 131.84 8

Bairnsdale 4 2 2 0 219 185 118.38 8 Bairnsdale 4 2 2 0 219 185 118.38 8

Wonthaggi 4 2 2 0 183 220 83.18 8 Wonthaggi 4 2 2 0 183 220 83.18 8

Warragul 4 2 2 0 182 222 81.98 8 Warragul 4 2 2 0 182 222 81.98 8

Moe 4 2 2 0 147 218 67.43 8 Moe 4 2 2 0 147 218 67.43 8

Drouin 4 1 3 0 131 281 46.62 4 Drouin 4 1 3 0 131 281 46.62 4

Sale 4 0 4 0 168 283 59.36 0 Sale 4 0 4 0 168 283 59.36 0

 THIRDS FOURTHS
TEAM P W L D FOR AGST % PTS TEAM P W L D FOR AGST % PTS

Traralgon 4 4 0 0 352 125 281.60 16 Traralgon 4 4 0 0 487 67 726.87 16

Moe 4 3 1 0 295 184 160.33 12 Warragul 4 4 0 0 395 86 459.30 16

Leongatha 4 3 1 0 253 164 154.27 12 Maffra 4 3 1 0 278 100 278.00 12

Sale 4 3 1 0 256 218 117.43 12 Drouin 4 3 1 0 266 212 125.47 12

Bairnsdale 4 3 1 0 209 253 82.61 12 Wonthaggi 4 2 2 0 155 220 70.45 8

Morwell 4 1 3 0 235 195 120.51 4 Bairnsdale 4 2 2 0 139 278 50.00 8

Warragul 4 1 3 0 192 270 71.11 4 Leongatha 4 1 3 0 190 328 57.93 4

Maffra 4 1 3 0 181 301 60.13 4 Moe 4 1 3 0 152 368 41.30 4

Wonthaggi 4 1 3 0 166 280 59.29 4 Sale 4 0 4 0 102 214 47.66 0

Drouin 4 0 4 0 161 310 51.94 0 Morwell 4 0 4 0 83 374 22.19 0

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FOOTBALL GOALKICKERS
 SENIORS RESERVES
NAME TEAM RND GOALS NAME TEAM RND GOALS

Kristian Jaksch Moe 4 16 Jamie Somers Warragul 4 15

Jake Best Traralgon 7 12 Curtley Nettleton Maffra 6 14

Brayden McCarrey Bairnsdale 1 11 Zac Bezzina Morwell 1 9

Michael Theodoridis Drouin 3 10 Brodie Anderson Bairnsdale 0 8

Jordan Dessent Sale 1 9 Mitchell Membrey Traralgon 2 7

Troy Harley Wonthaggi 5 9 Caleb Michie Moe 2 6

Ethan East Bairnsdale 2 9 Lachlan Wright Leongatha 2 6

Jarrod Freeman Sale 2 8 Tallin Brill Leongatha 2 6

Nicholas Nagel Leongatha 1 7 Jacob Lamers Leongatha 2 5

Harrison Sim Moe 1 7 Jayden van Dyk Moe 2 5

 THIRDS FOURTHS
NAME TEAM RND GOALS NAME TEAM RND GOALS

Thomas Hudson Bairnsdale 3 14 Joshua Hamilton Traralgon 3 14

Nathan Wheildon Moe 2 13 Noah Christy Maffra 5 13

Gabriel Wood Traralgon 1 9 Patrick Ireland Warragul 5 11

Finn Stephenson Sale 0 8 Jasper Alger Warragul 2 11

Thomas Gray Morwell 2 8 Corey Harrison Drouin 1 8

Luke Summersgill Moe 2 8 Connor Scandrett Traralgon 4 7

Thomas Hamilton Traralgon 2 7 Trent McRae Leongatha 7 7

Vinnie Caia Warragul 0 7 Callum Nash Moe 1 7

Malakai Nico Sale 3 7 Fletcher Watts Traralgon 1 7

Jack Edebohls Moe 0 7 Nate Somerville Bairnsdale 0 7

8 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECORD 2021

MILESTONE MATCHES

 ROUND 4

200 senior games being appointed captain in 2018 he led the
Daniel Bedggood (Maffra) club to the 2019 premiership in another classic
Daniel Bedggood played his 200th senior game in encounter against Leongatha.
the match against Wonthaggi last week. In a testament to his resilience, training effort
In his junior years with the club, Daniel enjoyed and preparation – and a slice of luck – Daniel
great success including being a member of the will chalk up his 200th game out of a possible
2007 premiers and champions U16 combination 210 with his second 100 games coming from
(under the coaching of club legend and current a possible 104! This impressive return comes
senior coach Wayne Butcher) and the 2009 U18s despite playing the majority of his career as a
premiership side (coached by Gary Jones). lead up key forward. His tally also includes an
Graduating to open age football Daniel played impressive 29 finals including 6 grand finals.
the opening round of the 2010 season in the Daniel has also represented the league on 3
reserves before making his senior debut in the occasions.
round two clash against Moe. In a red-letter day As a key forward, Daniel has been a prolific goal
for the Bedggood boys, Daniel’s twin brother scorer for the club. In his 199 games thus far
Sam, who had followed the exact same junior Daniel has kicked a massive 396 goals and he
path also made his senior debut that day. is currently sitting second on the club’s all-time
Daniel quickly established himself as a regular goal kicking list behind Adrian Burgiel – (only 220
senior player and in only his 15th game was a more to catch him!!).
member of the side that defeated Drouin to take It is little wonder that as Club captain, 3-time
out the 2010 premiership. premiership player, prolific goal scorer and now
Further success followed when he picked up 200 senior games and life membership, that
his second premiership medal in the emotion Daniel is such a respected and valued figure
charged 2016 clash with Leongatha and, after around the club.

10 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECORD 2021

MVP AWARD
 The GIPPSLAND LEAGUE Most Valuable Player will be awarded to
 the senior player who recieves the most votes in the regular season.
 Votes are awarded by the coaches for each senior match in a 3,2,1
 determining the most valuable player in the match.

 2021 MVP VOTES ROUND 4
 Wonthaggi Traralgon v Drouin Leongatha Moe v
votes

 v Maffra Bairnsdale v Sale v Morwell Warragul
 Matthew
 Jarryd Blair Matthew Northe Edward Morris Scott Van Dyk
 3 Wonthaggi Traralgon Drouin
 Borschman
 Moe
 Leongatha
 Kade Renooy Cory Stockdale Joseph Collins Jackson Harry Jacob Wood
 2 Maffra Traralgon Drouin Leongatha Moe

 Mitchell Hayes Nicholas Lowden Daine McGuiness Zachary Anderson Matthew Ross
 1 Wonthaggi Traralgon Sale Morwell Warragul

 2021 MVP LEADER BOARD
 votes

 votes

 NAME TEAM NAME TEAM

 Shannen Lange Sale 7 Boyd Bailey Morwell 4
 Matthew Northe Traralgon 5 Tye Hourigan Traralgon 4
 Fergus O’Connor Wonthaggi 5 Flynn Anderson Wonthaggi 3
 Christopher Verboon Leongatha 4 Matthew Borschman Leongatha 3
 Jacob Wood Moe 4 Jarryd Blair Wonthaggi 3

GIPPY LEAGUE INSIDER
FOOTBALL PREVIEW – Round 5
Two massive games headline Round 5
action in the Gippsland League. The 2019
Grand Final rematch is on after 20 months
of waiting with Leongatha welcoming Maffra
to the Aviary. The Eagles are sitting in a
tough position after 4 weeks of action with
a single dominant quarter against Traralgon
registering their only win. Leongatha are
sitting in a good position with their only
loss coming at the hands of Wonthaggi.
The biggest rivalry in recent times with the
sides meeting in four consecutive Grand
Finals since 2016. Honours have been
split among the regular season, finals and
 Stars Ed Carr (Maffra) and Tom Marriott (Leongatha) will go head to head in the
grand finals. Leongatha will go in as the 2019 Grand Final rematch

favourites with their forward line just starting With Maffra’s fleeting form however it will
to get back together in 2021. Cade Maskell be a true showing if they can knock off Sale
looks lively with Nick Nagel and the Jacks
 convincingly. The Lions side should have
(Ginnane & Hume) floating through they can
 the advantage up forward with Jaksch and
kick winning scores. Maffra’s strength has
 the smalls proving match up headaches for
been in their smalls so far with Renooy and
 all that have come in the first 4 games. For
Butcher being among their better players.
 Sale they need big games from their star
Expect it to be tough and physical but
 mid fielders and victory will come off the
Leongatha should have too much for the
 back of how their forward line will adapt to
Eagles at home.
 a Moe back six that covers all bases with
Moe and Sale is what we think will be the
 size and speed. In what could be a dress
match of the round. Sale slipped up last
 rehearsal for a fixture or two in September
week against a red hot Hawks side at
 it will be interesting to see how the sides
home. The Magpies have beaten Maffra,
 match up against each other and how things
Warragul and Bairnsdale so far and face
 pan out over four quarters. Our tip is Moe at
their biggest challenge against a Moe side
 home to keep the barrels rolling.
that most have tipped to win it all. The Lions
have done everything they needed to so The Maroons will be hoping that last week
far and many saw the Maffra game as the wasn’t a false dawn after they produced
announcement that they are the real deal. one of the most dominant first halves of

12 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECORD 2021

GIPPY LEAGUE INSIDER
footy against a decent Bairnsdale side.
Traralgon utterly dominated everything
and will hope that this carries forward now
in 2021. They have dished up two losses
at home after being blown away after
half time albeit to Leongatha and Maffra.
Warragul would be disappointed that they
haven’t been able to get on the board.
They challenged Bairnsdale in round one
and really should have got home at home.
There hasn’t been much joy other than
fleeting moments since then. Traralgon are
a dangerous matchup for them with the
Maroons liking to move the ball laterally
and base their game around run and
 2021 contenders Moe and Sale faceoff at Ted Summerton in what could be a
spread. Sean Masterson may go to Jake dress rehearsal for September

Best which would certainly be a matchup
 last weekend but it will certainly help Morwell
to watch. Warragul should get first use in
 get some extra use around the ball. Expect
the ruck with big Sam Whibley in good form
 a few changes to the Tigers side that may
against a young Peter Strong. Traralgon to
 help freshen up the pressure. They are every
win comfortably after a tight first term.
 chance to win but the Hawks will go in as
All of a sudden after Drouin managed to get slight favourites based on last week.
the win against Sale last week this match
 The Power sit undefeated and face a
becomes vital to their season. Not to say
that it wasn’t before then but snagging a Bairnsdale side off one of the biggest loses
game they might not have pencilled in could of the season. Wonthaggi are back at home
see them move to 3–2 and back in the five. and will go in with all the confidence in the
Morwell have had a tough month of footy distance derby. The Power should be a good
with a run against 3 of the top contenders match against the Red Legs who will be
in 2021. They are winless and with Maffra praying that Simon Deery is fit to deal with
away on the horizon they will be desperate either Jordan Staley or Troy Harley. Bairnsdale
to get off the mark this weekend. Round 4 need to find winners around the ball or it could
against Leongatha was the first time they be a long day. The Power need to kick straight
have been well and truly outplayed however early to avoid any nerves if the Red Legs get
still managed to keep the margin at 42 points a few on the board. Wonthaggi to win by how
in the end. No Bob McCallum was no worries much is the question.

 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECORD 2021 13

PAST ROUND 5s
5 YEARS AGO 7th May 2016 Kennedy and Troy Makepeace were both prominent for Moe. Traralgon
 scored just its second win at Maffra in ten years. A first quarter burst
Warragul scored a crucial win at Wonthaggi to carry them into the top Five. of five goals to one was crucial in the Maroons’ 24 point win. Steve
Full forward Brayden Fowler backed up his ten goal haul in Round 4 with Hazelman and Tim Johnston led the way for Traralgon, while the Eagles’
five of the Gulls’ nine goals. The game was won in the middle with Brad best were the on-ball trio of Gary Jones, Dan O’Brien and Kel Porter.
Scalzo and Nate Paredes making the most of Chris Carey’s dominance There was a sensational end to the Morwell v Leongatha game, with the
in the ruck. Aiden Lindsay and Dom O’Connor stood out for the Power. Tigers’ Ryan Tatterson kicking a goal off the ground with just seconds
Leongatha maintained their unbeaten record with a powerhouse display remaining on the clock to snare Morwell a four point win. The Tigers had
against Sale. Ahead by seven goals at half time, the Parrots added a stormed home in the final quarter with five goals to two after trailing by
further fourteen goals in the latter half of the game. Aaron Hillberg was two goals at the final break. Jack Brown and Jason Stevens led a rock
unstoppable across half forward, being named as Leongatha’s best afield, solid Morwell defence, while Tom Marriott played a top game in the
his four goals backing Zac Vernon’s bag of five. Tim Johnston and Hayden centre for the Parrots. Arch rivals Drouin and Warragul turned it on for
Hector steered Traralgon to a big win over Bairnsdale. Maffra overcame a their supporters with the game in doubt well into the final quarter. Drouin
slow start against Morwell by kicking seven second quarter goals to lead trailed Warragul narrowly at the first two changes, and then managed
at the long break. They also kicked on after the break to win by fifty points. to be a point ahead as the teams entered the final quarter. With eight
Karl Mutke and Mark Engley formed a deadly duo for Moe with five goals minutes to go the margin was still just two points in Drouin’s favour. The
apiece as Moe methodically forged to a 63 point win against Drouin. Bob Hawks then slammed on four unanswered goals to seal the match. Sam
McCallum won the ruck duels for Drouin, but Moe’s midfield, led by James Proctor was named as the best player for the Hawks, while Warragul big
Blaser, won the vital centre clearances. man Mark Bradley won the ruck contests.
Ladder: Leongatha 20, Traralgon 16, Maffra 16, Moe 12, Warragul 12, Ladder: Sale 20, Bairnsdale 14, Drouin 12, Wonthaggi 12, Morwell 12,
Sale 8, Bairnsdale 8, Wonthaggi 4, Drouin 4, Morwell 0. Traralgon 10, Leongatha 8, Maffra 8, Moe 4, Warragul 0.
Traralgon 18.17.125 d Bairnsdale 9.12.66 Wonthaggi 12.15.87 d Moe 9.5.59
Traralgon: Best: T.Johnston, H.Hector, T.Northe. Goals: L.Stockdale Wonthaggi: Best: L.McDonald, S.Asa Leausa, A.SEccull. Goals:
4, D.Loprese 3, M.Northe 2, C.Stockdale 2, J.McMahon 2. Bairnsdale: A.Seccull 3, R.Underwood 2. Moe: Best: A.Kennedy, T.Makepeace,
Best: M.Corbett, T.Hams, S.Mooney. Goals: J.Gibbs 2. C.Hancock. Goals: T.Johnson 4, S.Robertson 2.
Warragul 9.15.69 d Wonthaggi 8.7.55 Traralgon 14.5.89 d Maffra 9.11.65
Warragul: Best: B.Scalzo, N.Paredes, C.Carey. Goals: B.Fowler 5. Traralgon: Best: S.Hazelman, T.Johnston, M.Cooper. Goals: D.McKenna
Wonthaggi: Best: A.Lindsay, D.O’Connor, T.Motlop. Goals: D.O’Connor 4, N.Quenault 3, S.Dunbar 2. Maffra: Best: G.Jones, D.O’Brien, K.Porter.
4, T.Harley 2. Goals: D.Stubbe 3.
Maffra 19.10.124 d Morwell 11.8.74 Morwell 12.10.82 d Leongatha 10.18.78
Maffra: Best: D.O’Brien, D.Butcher, L.Channing. Goals: H.Nettleton 4, Morwell: Best: J.Brown, J.Stevens, M.P.Duncan. Goals: M.J.Duncan
M.Raine 3, D.O’Brien 3, J.Read 2, M.Bennett 2. Morwell: Best: T.Ryan, 3. Leongatha: Best: T.Marriott, B.Waite, R.McLennan. Goals: N.Nagel
T.Hillier, R.Tatterson. Goals: T.Hillier 3, M.Duncan 2, R.Tatterson 2. 2, B.Vernon 2.
Leongatha 24.17.161 d Sale 6.4.40 Drouin 13.13.91 d Warragul 9.9.63
Leongatha: Best: A.Hillberg, T.Marriott, H.Browne. Goals: Z.Vernon 5, Drouin: Best: Sam Proctor, A.Coyle, D.Barrand. Goals: M.Bradley,
A.Hillberg 4, B.Fitzgerald 3, C.Dunne 3, N.Argento 2, L.DuMont 2. B.Drew, B.Hamilton. Warragul: Goals: J.Helliwell 4.
Sale: Best: K.Martin, J.Freeman, C.Laverty. Goals: all singles. Sale 18.22.130 d Bairnsdale 3.4.22
Moe 17.23.125 d Drouin 9.8.62 Sale: Best: S.Anderson, K.Fraser, J.Sweeney. Goals: M.Ferguson 4,
Moe: Best: J.Blaser, K.Mutke, P.Ainsworth. Goals: K.Mutke 5, M.Engley M.Davis 3, C.Scholtes 2, C.Laverty 2, J.McIntyre 2. Bairnsdale: Best:
5, P.Ainsworth 2. Drouin: Best: R.McCallum, D.Irwin, D.Miller. Goals: J.Matthews, M.Preston, P.Bills. Goals: M.Sellings 2.
R.McCallum 3.
 20 YEARS AGO 5th May 2001
10 YEARS AGO 14th May 2011 Maffra hit the top of the ladder with a hard earned victory over Traralgon.
The huge Sunday crowd that rolled up to the City Oval in Bairnsdale Just a point, Maffra’s way, separated the two at half time. Maffra’s third
was mightily disappointed. The Redlegs and Sale entered the game as quarter of five goals to three proved to be the difference at the end as
unbeaten leaders of the competition, but from quarter time onwards both teams added two goals in the final term. Nigel Sellings was brilliant
it was all Sale. The Magpies turned their six point lead into a half time around the stoppages and Andrew Gieschen led the way up forward for
57 point domination. Sale ran rampant around the packs with Stuart the Eagles with four goals. Steve Hazelman led the way for the Maroons
Anderson, Kane Fraser, Jamie Sweeney and Kane Martin all well on to be named as their best, capping his game with three goals. After
top of their opponents. From that first break Sale kicked 16 goals trailing by two goals at quarter time Sale stormed to a valuable half time
to Bairnsdale’s one as they surged to a 108 point win. Wonthaggi lead with nine second quarter goals against Morwell. The Tigers fought
maintained its hold on a place in the top bracket with a hard fought win the game out to the end, narrowing the gap with seven goals in the final
against Moe. Leigh McDonald led by example for the Power, while Adam term, but Sale held on to win by 25 points. David Ivey and Colin Gibson-

14 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECORD 2021

PAST ROUND 5s
Williamson combined for ten of Sale’s goals, while Cameron Harwood Maffra 18.12.120 d Morwell 6.9.45
kicked seven for the Tigers. Leongatha and Moe kicked a combined Maffra: Best: S.Allman, S.Lansdown, P.Crothers. Goals: D.Cunningham
twelve goals in the opening term of their match, although Lions fans 6, S.Allman 3, G.Schultz 3, C.Peel 2. Morwell: Best: R.Newton, Anthony
would have been disappointed that eight of those twelve went the way Waller, D.Webster. Goals: all singles.
of the Parrots. Luke Pavey (7 goals) and Mark Cantwell (5) proved Sale 15.16.106 d Leongatha 2.8.20
impossible to stop for the Moe defenders as Leongatha powered their Sale: Best: T.Fidge, B.Sparks, M.Irwin. Goals: T.Fidge 4, D.Buntine 3,
way to a sixty point victory. Wonthaggi had the bye. M.Irwin 3, B.Sparks 2, S.Loveless 2. Leongatha: Best: M.Roughead,
Ladder: Maffra 16, Wonthaggi 12, Leongatha 12, Traralgon 8, Moe 8, Sale R.White, W.Littlejohn. Goals: both singles.
4, Morwell 0.
Sale 19.15.129 d Morwell 16.8.104 40 YEARS AGO 2nd May 1981
Sale: Best: W.Harris, C.Gibson-Williamson, S.Fyfe. Goals: D.Ivey Morwell stamped themselves as one of the teams to beat with an
6, C.Gibson-Williamson 4, B.Wynd 2, G.McInnes 2. Morwell: Best: exciting win over Traralgon. Well beaten in the first quarter where the
B.Vizard, C.Harwood, B.Campbell. Goals: C.Harwood 7, B.Sheridan 2, Maroons led by 26 points, the Tigers rebounded in the second quarter
L.Franklin 2, C.Ryan 2. to kick 8.4 and take a thirteen point lead into the half time break.
Maffra 13.12.90 d Traralgon 11.10.7 Traralgon threw everything they had into the third quarter, their 5.5 to
Maffra: Best: N.Sellings, N.Snow, H.Burgiel. Goals: A.Gieschen 4, 4.2 reducing the deficit to four points. Opposing coaches Stephen Rae
C.Stephenson 2. Traralgon: Best: S.Hazelman, H.Smith, G.Switzer. (Morwell) and Peter Hall (Traralgon) rallied their troops and Morwell,
Goals: S.Hazelman 3, G.Bettridge 2. led by the in-and-under Rod Kerr and 16 year old Paul Abbott, kicked
Leongatha 22.13.145 d Moe 13.7.85 away to win by 22 points. A twelve goal first half set Sale up for a big
Leongatha: Best: L.Pavey, M.Johnston, A.Campbell. Goals: L.Pavey win over Moe. Ross Williams and Richard Coulthard (5 goals) stood
7, M.Cantwell 5, A.Campbell 2, M.Johnston 2. Moe: Best: D.Caldow, out for the Magpies. Leongatha came from two points down at three
B.Membrey, M.Hoggard. Goals: D.Caldow 3, C.Smogavec 2, M.Forys 2. quarter time against Warragul to kick six final quarter goals to run
 away with the game. Clive Salmon and Paul Goss (5 goals) starred for
30 YEARS AGO 11th May 1991 the Parrots, while Len Petch was a tower of strength for the Gulls. Six
 goals in each of the first two quarters set Bairnsdale up for a 35-point
Sale scored an emphatic win over Leongatha to continue its unbeaten run
 win at home against Yallourn/Yallourn North. Brian Royal and Bruce
in season 1991. After an inaccurate first term where the Magpies kicked 1.6
 Cowell were best for the Redlegs, while Ray Sweeney and Wayne
to 1.2 they went on a rampage in the second quarter, adding ten goals two
 MacInnes stood out for the Blues. Maffra broke through for their first
behinds on their way to an 86-point win. Ted Fidge and Brad Sparks were
 win of the season, but had to fight to the final siren to edge out the
named as the Magpies’ best with Fidge contributing four goals. Churchill
 Bulldogs by seven points.
stayed with Bairnsdale for a half game being just four points down at the
long break. The Redlegs, with Paul Rowe and David McMahon leading Ladder: Leongatha 16, Sale 16, Morwell 16, Traralgon 12, Bairnsdale 12,
the way, blew the game apart in the third quarter adding nine goals. Terry Warragul 8, Moe 8, YYN 4, Newborough 4, Maffra 4.
Southon was on target for the Dales with six goals. Traralgon’s Stockdale Sale 20.15.135 d Moe 10.6.66
brothers, Mark and Peter, combined for nine of the Maroons’ eighteen Sale: Best: R.Williams, R.Coulthard, P.Counihan. Goals: R.Coulthard 5,
goals as they proved to be too strong for Warragul. Ian Wallis and ruckman I.Jones 4, G.Robbins 3, G.Pleming 2, N.Bristow 2. Moe: Best: M.Brown,
Geoff Hocking showed out for Traralgon, Dean Hendrikse kicking four goals R.Fusinato, G.Nicholas. Goals: M.Carrigy 2, P.Henderson 2.
for the Gulls to be named as their best performer. Maffra reinforced their Morwell 18.15.123 d Traralgon 15.11.101
place in the top four with a solid win over Morwell. It was a game where the Morwell: Best: R.Kerr, P.Abbott, S.Rae. Goals: G.Trembath 4, P.Abbott
Eagles were always in control, ramming home eight final quarter goals to 3, R.Kerr 3, P.Henderson 2, B.Stanistreet 2. Traralgon: Best: A.Lowe,
put the result beyond any doubt. Maffra coach Daryl Cunningham led by N.Christie, P.Hall. Goals: A.Jennings 4, A.Lowe 3, G.Cordy 3, N.Christie 2.
example with six goals. Moe had the bye. Leongatha 14.14.98 d Warragul 10.12.72
Ladder: Moe 20, Sale 20, Maffra 16, Traralgon 16, Morwell 12, Leongatha Leongatha: Best: C.Salmon, D.Hogan, P.Goss. Goals: P.Goss
8, Bairnsdale 4, Warragul 4, Churchill 0. 5, A.Waters 4, W.Lynch 2. Warragul: Best: L.Petch, S.Hodge,
Bairnsdale 19.18.132 d Churchill 10.11.71 G.Bransgrove. Goals: R.Ballingall 3, G.Nott 2, G.Bransgrove 2.
Bairnsdale: Best: P.Rowe, D.McMahon, J.Mulqueen. Goals: T.Southon 6, Bairnsdale 19.12.126 d Yall./Yall.Nth 14.7.91
G.Schaeche 3, S.McLaren 3, J.Mulqueen 2, T.Vandenhuff 2. Churchill: Bairnsdale: Best: B.Royal, B.Cowell, D.Overy. Goals: B.Royal 3,
Best: A.Pavey, C.Willaton, M.Hawkins. Goals: S.Sanders 5, A.Tufo 2. T.Cowell 3, M.Frew 2, R.Simmons 2, I.Kyle 2. YYN: Best: R.Sweeney,
Traralgon 18.10.118 d Warragul 10.12.72 W.MacInnes, R.Bence. Goals: K.Hay 4, M.Smyth 3, S.Bates 2.
Traralgon: Best: I.Wallis, G.Hocking, J.Stevenson. Goals: M.Stockdale Maffra 12.13.85 d Newborough 11.12.78
5, P.Stockdale 4, M.Pearce 2, C.Harris 2, G.Morley 2. Warragul: Best: Maffra: Best: S.Lanigan, J.Gieschen, A.Evans. Goals: C.Peel 3, W.Butcher
D.Hendrikse, R.Tyrell, P.Fusinato. Goals: D.Hendrikse 4, R.Tyrell 3, 2, J.Gieschen 2, R.Hocken 2, R.Oldham 2. Newborough: Best: J.Keast,
P.Hughes 2. R.Shipp, N.Hunt. Goals: R.Shipp 2, J.Keast 2, B.O’Loughlin 2.

 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RECORD 2021 15

ROUND 5 STATISTICS
Wonthaggi v. Bairnsdale Warragul 11 Allan Noonan (1965)
(1995–1998, 2011–2019) Notes: What an important game for both teams! This afternoon’s match at
All matches: Played 26 Wonthaggi 20, Bairnsdale 6 the Traralgon Recreation Reserve could well define the chances of both
 At Wonthaggi: Played 13 Wonthaggi 10, Bairnsdale 3 teams this season. Neither team would be happy with their progress to
Last ten matches: Wonthaggi 8, Bairnsdale 2 date – the Maroons would feel that they let a golden opportunity slip a
 Last win at Wonthaggi: Wonthaggi 2019, fortnight ago at home against Maffra, but will be buoyed by their strong
 Bairnsdale 2018 win at Bairnsdale last week. They will see today’s clash with the Gulls
 Last 5 years at Wonthaggi: Wonthaggi 4, as a “must win”. Warragul will be well aware that they have won the last
 Bairnsdale 1 two times that they have visited Traralgon and also simply have to start
Last three matches: 2018 (W) Bairnsdale 10.11.71 d Wonthaggi 3.13.31 winning games to get their season moving.
 2019 (W) Wonthaggi 10.12.72 d Bairnsdale 6.10.46
 2019 (B) Wonthaggi 10.10.70 d Bairnsdale 8.14. 62
 Moe v. Sale
 (1954–2019)
Present winning sequence: Wonthaggi 2
Match Aggregate High: 249 pts (1995) Bairnsdale 22.10.142 d All matches: Played 155 Moe 59, Sale 95, drawn 1
Wonthaggi 16.11.107 At Moe: Played 72 Moe 39, Sale 32, drawn 1
Match Aggregate Low: 85 pts (1996) Wonthaggi 8. 7. 55 d Bairnsdale Last ten matches: Moe 4, Sale 6
3.12. 30 Last win at Moe: Moe 2018, Sale 2019
Highest scores: Wonthaggi 26.22.178 (1998), Bairnsdale 22.10.142 (1995) Last 5 years at Moe: Moe 4, Sale 1
Lowest scores: Wonthaggi 4. 7. 31 & 3.13. 31 (2018), Bairnsdale 1. 5. Last three matches: 2019 (M) Sale 14. 8. 92 d Moe 9. 8. 62
11 (1998) 2019 (S) Sale 10.11. 71 d Moe 6.14. 50
Greatest winning margin: Wonthaggi 167 (1998), Bairnsdale 89 (1995) 2019 (1st Semi) Moe 9.16. 70 d Sale 6. 3. 39
Most goals (match): Wonthaggi 12 Darren Wheildon (1998) Present winning sequence: Moe 1
 Bairnsdale 7 James Gibbs (2013) Match Aggregate High: 307 pts (1992) Sale 25.20.170 d Moe 21.11.137
 Match Aggregate Low: 68 pts (1987) Moe 5. 4. 34 drew with Sale 5. 4. 34
Notes: Although Wonthaggi has had much the better of their clashes
 Highest scores: Moe 24.13.157 (1956), Sale 39.20.254 (1997)
with Bairnsdale in recent years, their last two meetings, in 2019, were
 Lowest scores: Moe 4. 3. 27 (2006), Sale 1. 5. 11 (2001)
closely contested and Bairnsdale won both games in 2018 comfortably.
 Greatest winning margin: Moe 112 (1956), Sale 225 (1997)
Both teams have improved on their 2019 form, the Power managing to
 Most goals (match): Moe 14 Ian Jennings (1968)
find a goal or two when needed to gain a couple of close wins. Bairnsdale
 Sale 14 Allan Richardson (1996)
looked to have the match against Sale there for the taking after gaining
a hard-earned win at Warragul. If the Redlegs are able to rise to the Notes: Might this match be a preview of a major finals match later this
occasion and take the points this afternoon it will be a great boost for year – maybe even the Big Dance (fans from several other clubs will
their season’s prospects, but all visitors to Wonthaggi are going to have disagree)? Moe and Sale are definitely two of the big improvers this year,
to earn the points the hard way. with key recruiting and the injection of talented youngsters into their sides.
 While all involved with both teams would be quite happy with their starts
Traralgon v. Warragul to the season, they will all realise that it’s matches such as today’s that
(CGFL 1908–14, 1936–53, LVFL 1954–99, 2005–19) will count most in the long run. The last three matches between the two at
All matches: Played 164 Traralgon 105, Warragul 55, drawn 4 today’s venue have been closely fought, Moe winning in 2017–18 by nine
 At Traralgon: Played 77 Traralgon 50, Warragul 25, and two points respectively. In 2019 Sale overcame a twelve point half
 drawn 2 time deficit to skip away late to a thirty point win. There will be a big roll-
Last ten matches: Traralgon 6, Warragul 4 up to the Summerton Reserve to day for this much anticipated clash.
 Last win at Traralgon: Traralgon 2017, Warragul 2019
 Last 5 years at Traralgon: Traralgon 3, Warragul 2 Leongatha v. Maffra
Last three matches: 2018 (W) Warragul 14.11. 95 d Traralgon 9.16. 70 (1969–2019)
 2018 (T) Warragul 8.19. 67 d Traralgon 6. 6. 42 All matches: Played 123 Leongatha 59, Maffra 64
 2019 (W) Traralgon 15.11.101 d Warragul 6. 4. 40 At Leongatha: Played 55 Leongatha 35, Maffra 20
Present winning sequence: Traralgon 1 Last ten matches: Leongatha 6, Maffra 4
Match Aggregate High: 303 pts (1984) Warragul 24.12.156 d Traralgon Last win at Leongatha: Leongatha 2019, Maffra 2018
23. 9.147 Last 5 years at Leongatha: Leongatha 3, Maffra 2
Match Aggregate Low: 40 pts (1978) Traralgon 3. 5. 23 d Warragul 2. 5. 17 Last three matches: 2019 (M) Maffra 12.16. 88 d Leongatha 10. 5. 65
Highest scores: Traralgon 30.25.205 (1999), Warragul 24.16.160 (1984) 2019 (2nd Semi at Maffra) Maffra 7. 7. 49 d
Lowest scores: Traralgon 2. 5. 17 (1978), Warragul 2. 3. 15 (2014) Leongatha 3. 6. 24
Greatest winning margin: Traralgon 182 (1999), Warragul 96 (1950) 2019 (Grand Final at Traralgon) Maffra 10.10. 70 d
Most goals (match): Traralgon 11 Ken White (1970), Allan Lowe (1978) Leongatha 9. 8. 62

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ROUND 5 STATISTICS
Present winning sequence: Maffra 3 Last ten matches: Drouin 5, Morwell 4, drawn 1
Match Aggregate High: 258 pts (2007) Maffra 30.22.202 d Leongatha Last win at Drouin: Drouin 2019, Morwell 2018
8. 8. 56 Last 5 years at Drouin: Drouin 1, Morwell 3, drawn 1
258 pts (2012 Qual.F) Maffra 26.17.173 d Leongatha 13. 7. 85 Last three matches: 2018 (M) Drouin 14.13. 97 d Morwell 7. 6. 48
Match Aggregate Low: 67 pts (2003) Leongatha 6. 7. 43 d Maffra 3. 6. 24 2019 (M) Drouin 13.15. 93 d Morwell 10.15. 75
Highest scores: Leongatha 32.19.211 (1978), Maffra 30.22.202 (2006 2019 (D) Drouin 3. 8. 26 d Morwell 2. 3. 15
& 2007) Present winning sequence: Drouin 3
Lowest scores: Leongatha 1. 4. 10 (2002), Maffra 1. 3. 9 (1997) Match Aggregate High: 278 pts (2006) Morwell 34.16.220 d Drouin
Greatest winning margin: Leongatha 177 (1978), Maffra 186 (2002) 9. 4. 58
Most goals (match): Leongatha 9 Cameron Brown (1994) Match Aggregate Low: 89 pts (1939) Morwell 7.16. 58 d Drouin 5. 1. 31
 Highest scores: Drouin 18.14.122 (2011), Morwell 34.16.220 (2006)
 Maffra 14 Adrian Burgiel (2007)
 Lowest scores: Drouin 0. 1. 1 (2014), Morwell 5.15. 45 (1936)
Notes: When you look at a pair of teams dominating a competition, the Greatest winning margin: Drouin 76 (2011), Morwell 187 (2014)
last four seasons have been all about Leongatha and Maffra. Those four Most goals (match): Drouin 6 C.Dunne (2010 1st Semi)
years have seen the Parrots and the Eagles contest seven finals games, Morwell 16 R.Bawden (1937)
including all four Grand Finals. Each team won two flags and the overall
 Notes: The last meeting between Drouin and Morwell produced the third
match count during that time is 14 matches for seven wins apiece. The
 lowest aggregate match in league history. The 41 point aggregate is far
last three Grand Finals have been thrillers with the margins at siren time below their previous club versus club low of 89 points set in the Central
being 1, 9 and 8 points. With an uncharacteristically slow start to the Gippsland FL in 1939, and Morwell’s score of 2.3.15 is well below their
season, Maffra travels to Parrot Park knowing the challenge that awaits smallest previous score against Drouin which was 5.15.45, also in the
them. The huge crowd will be thoroughly entertained from start to finish CGFL, in 1936. Drouin has now won its last three matches against the
with little between them when the dust settles. Tigers, their best run against Morwell since the Hawks’ Grand Final years
 of 2010-11. Both teams have invested heavily in their home grown talent
Drouin v. Morwell and will continue to nurture the progress of these youngsters. Drouin
(1933–40 (CGFL), 1960–64, 2005–2019)
 has had two great wins at home this year, while Morwell has had two
All matches: Played 55 Drouin 18, Morwell 36, drawn 1 heart-breaking losses against Traralgon and Wonthaggi. Today will see a
 At Drouin: Played 26 Drouin 9, Morwell 16, drawn 1 spirited contest for much needed premiership points.

 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE ROUND 5 RECORDS 1954–2019
 HIGHEST SCORES “HEART STOPPERS”
 42.22.274 LEONGATHA v Moe 1997 Draw Warragul 17. 5.107 drew Traralgon 16.11.107 1965
 39.25.259 MORWELL v T.T.U 1985 Draw Newborough 18.14.122 drew Bairnsdale 18.14.122 1985
 38.23.251 TRARALGON v Newborough 1980 1 Sale 7.11. 53 d Trafalgar 6.16. 52 1962
 36.32.248 MORWELL v Churchill 1992 1 Bairnsdale 10. 9. 69 d Trafalgar 10. 8. 68 1966
 34.15.219 MORWELL v Moe 1996 1 Traralgon 9.11. 65 d Warragul 9.10. 64 1967
 1 Traralgon 10.11. 71 d Trafalgar 10.10. 70 1968
 LOWEST SCORES 1 Maffra 11.18. 84 d Leongatha 13. 5. 83 1990
 1. 2. 8 DROUIN v Wonthaggi 2014 1 Sale 13. 8. 86 d Maffra 12.13. 85 2010
 1. 9. 15 T.T.U v Traralgon 1986 1 Morwell 13. 7. 85 d Maffra 12.12. 84 2015
 2. 5. 17 WARRAGUL v Wonthaggi 2015
 2. 7. 19 TRARALGON v Maffra 2004
 GOALKICKERS
 17 Adrian Campbell (Leongatha) v Moe 1997
 2. 8. 20 LEONGATHA v Sale 1991
 13 John Caddy (Warragul) v Newborough 1979
 GREATEST MARGINS 12 John Featherston (Morwell) v T.T.U 1985
 247 LEONGATHA 42.22.274 d Moe 4. 3. 27 1997 12 Tristan Lynch (Sale) v Churchill 1993
 230 MORWELL 39.25.259 d T.T.U 4. 5. 29 1985 11 Alan Noonan (Warragul) v Traralgon 1965
 220 MORWELL 36.32.248 d Churchill 4. 4. 28 1992 11 Steve Sanders (Churchill) v T.T.U 1984
 219 TRARALGON 38.23.251 d Newborough 4. 8. 32 1980 10 Jacob Schuback (Sale) v Drouin 2006
 199 WONTHAGGI 31.21.207 d Drouin 1. 2. 8 2014 10 Mitch Davis (Sale) v Moe 2013

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CLUB NOTES

 WONTHAGGI
FOOTBALL
Under 16s: Our boys went forward repeatedly in the first quarter
without hitting the scoreboard, whilst our opponents capitalised
on their opportunities to take an early lead. The game was
played at a high standard with Cade using the ball well from
clearances, James and Jai playing their positions well giving
us options around the ground. Jarvis worked tirelessly in the
midfield while Matrix was a rock down back along with Joel
repelling Maffra’s forward thrusts. In a very even contest around
the ground with our opponents having more options up forward
the scoreboard did not reflect the efforts of our boys. We take
a lot of belief out of the game and work on continuing our
improvement into next week. Lily for benching for us this week. Maffra were too good on the
Under 18s: Last week we ventured over to Maffra in perfect day with our girls going down 50–23. Best: Mia & Annalise
condition for footy, in the opening quarter Maffra got off to a fast Under 17s: Tough game against the top side today. The girls
start kicking the first 3 then Wonthaggi got a late goal to trail played a good solid 3 quarters of netball to be within a couple
3 goals to 1 at quarter time. The second term was even with 3 of goals going into the last quarter. Unfortunately, Maffra got a
goals apiece with our boys starting to get their outside run going run on in the last quarter and some simple mistakes saw Maffra
with Maffra leading 6.4 to Wonthaggi 4.3.27 at half time. The 3rd take a strong lead to win the game. Lots of positives to take from
quarter belonged to Maffra kicking 3 goals to 0, with the home today girls. We’ll get them next round!! Vortex award - Brigette
side leading by 32 pts going into the final term. The final quarter Tack Level Up Nutrition award – Leah Zappa
was all Wonthaggi kicking 4 unanswered goals with their outside C Grade: Unfortunately, we were missing some key players this
running game. Unfortunately, we went down by 9pts in a huge week, but we are blessed with a team of versatility! Although we
effort away from home and being undermanned. Best players: didn’t walk away with a win, there were many positives to take
Reeve Moresco, Ethan Dickison, Kyle Yann, Onnie Joma Goal away from the game. Maffra are a great team, and look forward
kickers: Cade Brown and Ollie Dawson with 2 each. to matching up with them again. Wonthaggi Club award: Alesha
Reserves: The eagles put 6 goals on the power boys in the first Kelly Level Up Nutrition award: Jessica Tiziani
quarter with the boys a little shell shocked they tried hard to get B Grade: What a tough game from start to finish. We started
the momentum back in the second but Maffra were all over them off nice and strong with our goalies not missing a beat, but
most of the day with some poor kicking from the lads could of in the end Maffra took advantage from some of our missed
made the day look a little different. To Maffra’s credit they worked opportunities. There were lots of positives to come out the game
a lot harder and move the ball very well. It was a hard day for the especially through our mid court. We fought hard all day and
boys and one they will be working hard this week to get some didn’t give up. Wonthaggi Club award: Ava Scapin BH Beauty
respect back on the track and work on the things that have made Award: Jemma Gilmour
them a good side in the first few rounds.
 A Grade: Our long awaited win is here and a very well deserved
Seniors: Having not beaten Maffra on their home deck since 2014
 one it was. All our hard work is paying off. The girls got off to a
the Senior side went into the game knowing it would take a four
 fast start and built on their lead in the second quarter. A third
quarter effort to prevail over the Eagles. From the first bounce,
 quarter slump had us scrambling, however to the girls credit
our midfield set the scene early as the Blair brothers and Aiden
 we steadied ourselves and came away with the win. Well done
Lindsay were getting their hands on the ball at the stoppages and
 ladies. Cape Tavern award – Alice Lindsay Wonthaggi Club
feeding to the likes of Mitch Hayes and Tom Murray on the outside.
 award – Courtney Brann
At the final siren we lead by 62 points, Troy Harley ended up with 5
 Go POWER!
majors for the day and Shannon Bray was able to lead the boys off
the ground in his 100th Senior game. Club Functions
NETBALL SPONSORS & 500 CLUB LUNCHEON
 Home Game v Bairnsdale
Under 13s: Unfortunately, Maffra jumped us in the first quarter
 12–2pm Club Social Room – All Sponsors & 500 Club Members.
and we were playing catch up the rest of the game! Although we
 Guest speaker and refreshments provided.
had made lots of little errors there were lots of positives to take
out of the game. All 9 players were implementing what was learnt ANNUAL BALL
at training the previous week. In particular our award winners! Saturday 17th July 2021 – Silverwater Resort
Best: laci & Samara Limited tickets – Contact Whitney Anderson 0457 147 475.
Under 15s: Thanks to Leanne for coaching, and 13’s Millie and Accommodation available.

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