Blanchetown Kart Club ... Gary Fisher crowned Club Champion
Blanchetown Kart Club held their two day club championship over the weekend of June 20 and 21.
With 59 keen karters attending, racing was under way by 10.30 a.m. completing two heats before the weather changed and the rain came, which ended Saturday racing.
With no rain in sight on Sunday and great weather conditions racing commenced with the remaining four heats. All the 10 classes showed extreme racing on an excellent, quick track that kept everyone interested in the outcomes for the day. An excellent crowd enjoyed the racing.
Gary Fisher in KT Light and John Pfeiler in 125cc Heavy came away with first place in six heats and on a count back, Gary Fisher from Blanchetown Kart Club was crowned with Club Champion 2009.
Results from the weekend
Club Champion 2009:
Gary Fisher, Blanchetown Kart Club

KT Medium
1st Andrew Burtt
2nd John Pfeiler Jnr
3rd Josh Lindo

KT Twin
1st Michael Wilson
2nd Kimberley Strother
3rd Jason Wilson

KT Light
1st Gary Fisher
2nd Beau Jinks
3rd Rikki Pfeiler

Statesman
1st John Pfeiler
2nd Darren Lovegrove
3rd Rick Kemble

KT Heavy
1st Andrew Burtt
2nd Darren Lovegrove
3rd Lee Martin

J Junior Light
1st Nathan Lewis
2nd Keaton Zsach
3rd Aidan Hall

J Junior Heavy
1st Kyle Lambe
2nd Tyson Warmer
3rd Shantel Hall

Rookies
Renee Pfeiler
Curtis Strother
Chelsie Wilson
Emalee Wilson

125cc Heavy
1st John Pfeiler
2nd Michael Wilson
3rd Gary Smith

Mixed Class
1st Ken George
2nd Bruce Heinrich
3rd Michael Strother

The Club would like to thank the officials, canteen staff and track maintenance staff for an excellent job over the weekend. Our next meeting will be a 125cc Light, Heavy and Outlaw Trophy meeting on July 26, 2009.

Independent Football ... Ramco celebrate centenary in style
Ramco broke the centenary game hoodoo which has haunted Riverland teams over the past two seasons with an emphatic 105 point victory over East Murray on Saturday.
Without a doubt the victory was sealed in the first quarter when the Roosters stormed to an eleven goal first term whilst holding the visitors to a solitary point.
Ramco’s on ball brigade was once again in control and Hole in ruck was hitting his onballers with ease and this was equating to easy centre clearances which enabled the Roosters to establish their early ascendency.
Ramco didn’t have a passenger early as they had winners all over the ground. David Watkins was relishing his move to the backline and was providing great run from defence where he was well supported by Scott Marr who was to have his best game for the year, and Geehman who was also running off and providing options.
Up forward Ramco were being well served by Bevan, Jacob Hole and Craig Davis who was crumbing well in front of goal.
Towards the end of the term however disaster struck for the Roosters with one of their key forwards Nathan Rogers going down with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. This certainly unsettled the Roosters as they were not the same team from that point on.
The second term saw the Tigers come out much more determined and it showed on the scoreboard. They had their best term of the match booting three goals and they were suddenly applying great pressure all over the ground.
Andriske was superb in defence mopping up time and time again whilst Fuss and White were also in everything. Collins booted two goals and the game suddenly had a competitive feel about it.
The Tigers had tightened up on Marr in the middle who had the first term to himself and this stemmed the supply to the Ramco forwards.
The third term was a very even affair and for the first time this year Ramco failed to score a major in the whole quarter.
Ramco still had plenty of the ball but were wasting it, going forward and not being as clean as they should have been for a top side. This is something that must be worked on as they come up against the better sides.
Zimmerman on the wing was one who was getting plenty of the ball, along with Donnelly who spent the third term on the wing as well.
With the game already decided, the final term was a chance for Ramco to assert their dominance on the scoreboard and give the big crowd something to celebrate on centenary day.
Ramco did overrun the Tigers again in the final term booting five goals to one but there is no doubt that the Tigers could be pleased with their effort after quarter time, as they put up a real effort applying great pressure all over the ground.
Pittaway fitted in the Ramco line up with two majors for the day, but the most pleasing signs for the Roosters’ was the form of Watkins at half back and probably Zimmerman on the wing.
The Roosters now are looking forward to the one week break before they meet the three other top sides all in consecutive weeks.

INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

A GRADE

Moorook-Kingston 6-4 14-11 20-16 24-18 (162)
Wunkar 4-2 9-7 15-12 19-17 (131)
Best: Moorook-Kingston – R. Taylor, T. Voigt, J. Robertson, T. Griffin, J. Farr, N. Klingberg. Wunkar – D. Evans, S. Schulz, A. Lovegrove, C. Downs, S. Gray, S. Crouch.
Goals: Moorook-Kingston – T. Voigt 8; N. White 5; N. Lister, J. Munn 3; J. Robertson, T. Griffin 2; R. Taylor. Wunkar – S. Gray 4; S. Schulz, H. Bennell 3; D. Evans, S. Huddleston 2; A. Martin, S. Crouch, C. Downs, A. Lovegrove, A. Dixon-Short.

Paringa 5-3 13-7 19-15 27-23 (185)
Brown’s Well 0-3 6-4 8-4 11-8 (74)
Best: Paringa – C. Gardner, A. Lloyd, D. Dimitrijevic, N. Dillon, S. Hissey, J. Wood. Brown’s Well – B. Hampel, B. Viney, L. Braun, R. Charles, S. Gillett, P. Flavel.
Goals: Paringa – A. Lippis 9; A. Westley 6; S. Lehmann, D. Hill 5; F. Brooks, W. Simpson. Brown’s Well – L. Braun 5; P. Flavel 2; C. Wall, C. Leach, A. Smith, D. Wall.

Ramco 11-6 15-11 15-15 20-19 (139)
East Murray    0-1    3-1    4-3    5-4    (34)
Best: Ramco – N. Hole, D. Watkins, S. Zimmermann, A. Bevan, D. Donnelly, M. McGrath. East Murray – D. Andriske, D. Fuss, J. White, T. Collins, M. Stasinowsky, M. Reed.
Goals: Ramco – J. Hole, A. Bevan 4; J. Marr, C. Davis, B. Pittaway, D. Watkins 2; N. Hole, S. Oliver, D. Donnelly, S. Zimmermann. East Murray – T. Collins 3; D. Andriske, D. Hein.

Cobdogla    5-6    7-9    11-13    18-18    (126)
Lyrup    2-1    7-3    8-5    9-6    (60)
Best: Cobdogla – A. Abdulla, B. Hill, R. Grenfell, B. Healy, D. Grenfell, M. Lacey. Lyrup – D. Mitchell, K. Sampson, L. Hefford, M. Golding, C. Brown, D. Clark.
Goals: Cobdogla – K. Sampson, M. Golding 4; C. Brown 3; L. Wegener, D. Starkey, L. Hefford, D. Crowe, B. Hedley, D. Kassulke, D. Mitchell. Lyrup – N. Willmott, A. Penola 3; D. Grenfell, K. Karpany, E. Abdulla.
COLTS
Wunkar 19-7 (121) d Moorook-Kingston 11-7 (73).
Best: Wunkar – L. Worsfold, I. Worsfold, N. Brown, D. Thorpe, J. Walding, R. Heinrich. Moorook-Kingston – B. Evans, D. Ballantyne, M. Svendson, D. Spence, B. Reid, B. Kahl.
Goals: Wunkar – L. Pontt, N. Brown 5; J. Pontt 4; I. Worsfold 3; L. Worsfold, D. Voigt. Moorook-Kingston – B. Evans 3; B. Reid, D. Ballantyne, B. Chandler 2; D. Spence, R. Ebert.

Brown’s Well 20-10 (130) d Paringa 3-1 (19).
Best: Brown’s Well – B. Milich, J. Hyde, B. Victor, M. Reichstein, K. Hargreaves, J. Lipacis. Paringa – D. Dowzard, D. Salmon, D. Roesler, F. Brooks, B. Harding, B. Willis.
Goals: Brown’s Well – B. Milich 3, M. Reichstein, J. Lipacis, J. Braun, J. Cooks, D. Harvey, J. Hyde, B. Victor 2, H. Sanford, K. Pedler, K. Hargreaves. Paringa – G. Gudgen, F. Brooks, J. Millington.

Ramco 29-11 (185) d East Murray 2-5 (17).
Best: Ramco – T. Bevan, C. Buck, B. Wilksch, B. Jinks, B. Watkins, D. Kroschel. East Murray – A. Hissey, M. Durdin, O. Winen, A. Redden, L. Hentschke, A. Tyler.
Goals: Ramco – T. Bevan, B. Wilksch 7; B. Watkins 3; J. Russell, B. Jinks, D. Kroschel, C. Buck 2; T. Andrews, J. Cameron, C. White, N. Hart. East Murray – A. Redden, A. Hissey.
Cobdogla 13-11 (89) d Lyrup 8-11 (59).
Best: Cobdogla – D. Marincus, R. Axon, B. Jenning, C. Dunling, T. Maynard, J. Wiseman. Lyrup – B. Stone, G. Abdulla, T. Lindsay, R. Bonney, S. Abdulla, P. Wanganeen.
Goals: Cobdogla – D. Marincus 5; T. Maynard 2; R. Axon, C. Roach, B. Marcusson, J. Rogers, J. Watkins, J. Wiseman. Lyrup – G. Abdulla 3; T. Lindsay, M. Wanganeen 2; K. Karpany.

INDEPENDENT NETBALL SCOREBOARD
27.06.09

A GRADE
Ramco 25 lost to East Murray 52
Best Players - Ramco: Karen Linke, Nicole Hahn. East Murray: Danielle Stasinousky, Allison Boughen.
Moorook Kingston 51 def Wunkar 41
Best Players – Moorook Kingston: Kate Selfe, Mel Morena. Wunkar: Kim Schulz, Jodie May.

B GRADE
Ramco 37 def East Murray 34
Best Players - Ramco: Chloe Fridd, Ashlee Ling. East Murray: Tuesday Bobilak, Ella Bobilak.
Moorook Kingston 46 def Wunkar 36
Best Players – Moorook Kingston: Terina Ogle, Narelle Borgmeyer. Wunkar: Renay Hockey, Jess Hucks.

Men’s golf ...Colin Fechner returns to golf with a great round
After a break from Saturday golf, Colin Fechner returned with an excellent round to score +6 in the Saturday, Par competition. This was the best round of the day and saw him win Division Two.
The competition was jointly sponsored by AN and JM Schutz Builders and River Run Café and Convenience. Thanks to Andrew and Julie for their selection of vouchers to the Café for the day’s winners and this great support of the Waikerie Golf Club.
The Division One winner was Alex Harris with +5. Next in line was David Schultz with his best round for some time, on a countback from Tim Mortimer with +3. Rounding out the winners was Alex Nicholson +2 and Malcolm Chidlow +1. The course rating for the day was +2.
Agri-Tech’s nearest-the-pin were won by Rick Kemble on No. 3 and Daniel Krupicka on No. 13. The Oxford Landing long drive winners were Mark Hall on No. 4 in Division One and Harry Moyle in Division Two on No. 16. There were a total of four birdies on par 3’s recorded for the day, with Derek Greenfield making two on No. 3 and No. 17, David Dearman on No. 3 and David ‘Darkie’ White on No. 13.
In Wednesday’s stableford competition the winner was Craig Davis 40 points from Joel Sheehan 37 on a countback from Greg Hartwig also 37. Agri-Tech’s nearest-the- pin was won by Rick Kemble on No. 3 who also made birdies on No. 6 and No. 13. One of the highlights of the day was a chip out eagle on No. 15 by Joel Sheehan which cleaned out the Waikerie Crash eagles nest. The course rating for the day was 37.
In other golfing news the Waikerie Golf Club has recently entered into a reciprocal rights agreement with North Adelaide Golf Club. This will see Waikerie Members able to play North Adelaide for half price green fees. A reminder that the 2009/2010 membership fees are due to be paid from July 1.
Next Saturday will be a stroke round sponsored by Waikerie Crash. Thanks to Kym for this great support of the golf club. It will also be the next round of the President’s Trophy and season eclectic competition.

Mid Murray Football Association
Round 9 - June 27, 2009

SEDAN CAMBRAI V BSR

Under 13
Sedan Cambrai 7.1 (43) def BSR 0.3 (3)
Best Players: Sedan Cambrai; Sam Schmaal-Henke, Jacob Grieger, James Littlehales, Carl Jenke, Brayden Seidel, Allan Eichler. BSR; Shannon Tanner, Kyle Lambe, Daniel Barker, Karl Grieger, Jack Weibrecht, Chris Myers-Griffin.
Goal Kickers: Sedan Cambrai; James Littlehales 3, Allan Eichler, Sam Schmaal-Henke, Curtis Linton, Steven Kain.

Under 17

Sedan Cambrai 1.3 (9) lost to BSR 18.12 (120)
Best Players: Sedan Cambrai; Nathan Schulz, Stefan Kokot, Robert Williams, Matthew Linton, James Kain, Jaden Schulz. BSR; Sam Sobey, Jed Martinson, Kyle Coleman, Chris Giles, Jamie Tanner, Greg Sobey.
Goal Kickers: Sedan Cambrai; Jacob Grieger. BSR; Sam Sobey 7, Kyle Coleman, Chris Giles 3, Andrew Bajszi, Steven Bajszi, Aaron Barker, Sam Marks, Greg Sobey.

B Grade

Sedan Cambrai 4.3 (27) lost to BSR 16.10 (106)
Best Players: Sedan Cambrai; Adam Brook, Brad Willis, Nathan Schulz, Shane Beckmann, Christian Nelder, Ricky Henke. BSR; Tom Sobey, Nick Haby, Matt Poole, Josh Platten, Craig Lindner, Darren Rosenzweig.
Goal Kickers: Sedan Cambrai; Nathan Schulz, Hayden Redding, Shane Beckmann, Josh Ison.
BSR; Sam Sobey 3, Troy Haby, Josh Platten, Darren Rosenzweig, Brett Stapleton 2, Damien Drewitt, Nick Haby, Craig Lindner, Matt Poole, Dale Waechter.

A Grade

Sedan Cambrai 3.3 6.7 6.9 10.12 (72)
BSR 6.2 7.2 12.4 15.7 (97)
Best Players: Sedan Cambrai; Ryan Johns, Dam Schutz, Scott Starkey, Alex McGorman, Ashley Klose, Russell Loffler. BSR; Scott Beaumont, Mark Coleman, Grant Beaumont, Shaun McMahon, Scott McKenzie, Clinton Griffiths.
Goal Kickers: Sedan Cambrai; Simon Noack 3, Callan Waye, Corey Redden 2, Ashley Klose, Tarrant, Alex McGorman.BSR; Scott McKenzie 4, Scott Beaumont, Brett Gierke, Dale Payne, Jason Rosenzweig 2, Matthew Liney, Max Martinson, Simon Mattner.

MORGAN CADELL V ROBERTSTOWN

Under 13

Morgan Cadell 1.2 (8) lost to Robertstown 9.14 (68)
Best Players: Morgan Cadell; Brodie Radford, Alex Shaw, Kieran Myers, Bailey Joseph, Haydon Shaw, Mark Noack. Robertstown; Toby Lewis, Lindsay Cox, Blake Coe, Edward Stacey, Toby Schulz, Hamish Mosey.
Goal Kickers: Morgan Cadell; Jack Petros. Robertstown; Toby Lewis 3, Nelson Lewis, Dwayne Schmidt, Jake Schmidt, Toby Schulz.

Under 17

Morgan Cadell 0.1 (1) lost to Robertstown 29.14 (188)
Best Players: Morgan Cadell; Danny Marr, Ben Dreckow, Dale Lodge, Brodie Radford, Aaron Marschall, Jack Petros. Robertstown; Leigh Kimpton, Kurubyn Floyd, Jai Coe, Lindsay Cox, Zack Tremaine, Todd Mosey.
Goal Kickers: Robertstown; Kurubyn Floyd 10, Lindsay Cox, Jai Coe 4, Lachlan Ireland 3, Zack Tremaine, Ben Launer 2, Daniel Kotz, Leigh Kimpton, Todd Mosey, Michael Tatham.

A Grade

Morgan Cadell 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 (7)
Robertstown 14.4 28.6 39.10 51.11 (317)

Best Players: Morgan Cadell; Jamie O’Callaghan, Max Baddock, Andrew Modistach, Tony Barnett, Michael Kroschell, Brett Junggerburt. Robertstown; Jarred Mosey, Simon Schmidt, Micha Mueller, Kurubyn Floyd, Tom Ross, Chris Pfeiffer.
Goal Kickers: Morgan Cadell; Darren Lovell. Robertstown; Jarred Mosey 17, Kurubyn Floyd 10, Micha Mueller 9, Lachland Ireland 5, Jade Mosey, Leigh Kimpton, Simon Schmidt 3, Tom Ross.

Leading Goal Kickers
A Grade: Jason Rosenzweig (BSR) 70, Jarred Mosey (Rob) 55
B Grade: Darren Rosenzweig (BSR) 19, Dale Waechter (BSR) 15
Under 17: Kurubyn Floyd (Rob) 42, James Kain (S/C) 32
Under 13: Steven Kain (S/C) 25, Curtis Linton (S/C) 18

Mid Murray Netball Association scores
27.06.09

MINI SUB JUNIORS
Sedan Cambrai 0 lost to BSR 17
Best Players – Sedan Cambrai: Naomi Wilson, Chantelle Linton. BSR: Nicole Carter, Hayley Carter.

Morgan Cadell 34 def Robertstown 0
Best Players – Morgan Cadell: Alicia Patton, Effie Irwing. Robertstown: Phoebe Keleher, Abbie O’Brien.

SUB JUNIORS

Sedan Cambrai 8 lost to BSR 37
Best Players – Sedan Cambrai: Rachael Wilson, Ella Clarkson. BSR: Courtney Donald, Maddison Hassett.

Morgan Cadell 18 lost to Robertstown 25
Best Players – Morgan Cadell: Haylee Campbell, Stefanie Zerner. Robertstown: Jess Newton, Kayla Calley.

JUNIORS

Sedan Cambrai lost to BSR
Best Players - Sedan Cambrai: All played well. BSR: Rohie Griffiths, Shailey Coleman.

Morgan Cadell 36 lost to Robertstown 53
Best Players – Morgan Cadell: Krystyn Joseph, Ashleigh Lindner. Robertstown: Coby Rodda, Mikayla Mills.

C GRADE

Sedan Cambrai 39 def BSR 36
Best Players - Sedan Cambrai: Deb Wilson, Heidi Roesler. BSR: Nicole Linke, Kylie Geirke.

B GRADE

Sedan Cambrai 48 lost to BSR 54
Best Players - Sedan Cambrai: Leonie Schultz, Jen Brewis. BSR: Lisa Stoeckel, Ashleigh.

Morgan Cadell 30 lost to Robertstown 36
Best Players – Morgan Cadell: Clare Fry, Emma Mitchell. Robertstown: Karen Kotz, Shiralee Keleher.

A GRADE

Sedan Cambrai 45 def BSR 37
Best Players - Sedan Cambrai: Vanessa Fiebig, Julianne Loffler. BSR: Louise Lang, Danielle Brown.

Morgan Cadell 56 def Robertstown 39
Best Players – Morgan Cadell: Kirsty Marr, Amanda Joseph. Robertstown: Rhiannon Calley, Vanessa O’Brien.

Ramco Auskick Results 28.06.09

Little Group
Red 5.8 (38) def Yellow 5.6 (36)
Best players - Yellow: Kyton Rayner, Desmond Chester. Red: Jakob Mackereth, Ben Briscoe.  
Big Group
Blue 5.4 (34) def Red 4.8 (32)
Best players - Blue: Luke Roberts, Cooper Mackereth, Kaleb Kuchel. Red: Dylan Hahn, Matthew Attkinson-Pettit, Peter Hatchard.

RIVERLAND FOOTBALL ... Six straight for league leading Magpies
By Brooksy and Macca
The clash between Waikerie and Loxton North at Panther Park was a real arm-wrestle up to half time, but an eleven goal to three performance by the Magpies in the second half took the wind out of Loxton North’s sails – resulting in a 59 point win, the sixth in succession for the red hot reigning premiers.
The wind-blown oval at Loxton North is not famous for its amazing atmosphere and this clash was not a spectacle to be remembered for the ages.
The strangling, stifling, hard at it approach by Waikerie make games more dour than free-flowing and it was more of the same on Saturday. This style of play however, has the Magpies sitting atop the RFL ladder with a six game winning streak. Their style of play is one which is working effectively against all teams and is one that will stand up come finals time.
On Saturday, Waikerie played its third consecutive away match and one could sense a ‘flatness’ as the Magpies’ machine was not as well-oiled as usual. To win all of these away games is a huge effort, with the points picked up on the road significant, if the Magpies are to cement the minor premiership in the coming weeks.
High in Waikerie’s best players were veteran Nathan Tape, whose composure and ball use stood out during the ‘good in patches’ contest. Youngster Gerard Dutton continued to impress in the midfield – his acceleration with ball in hand is as good as anyone in the competition. Given Dutton is still eligible for under 18’s shows what a big future this young man has not only in the RFL but in bigger leagues in a metropolitan setting.
The energy and enthusiasm shown by livewire forward Matthew Gibson was a highlight for Waikerie, as he slotted three majors to go with some impressive and courageous marks. Waikerie’s ‘Darren Jarman-esc’ forward Tom Hyde continued his solid form, bagging five goals and putting him in second position on the goal kicking table.
Ben Venning continued to present himself as a lead-up centre-half forward and never seems to get the personal rewards in the form of goals. However, it is ‘goal assists’ and creating contests for Waikerie’s smaller brigade that is his real strength. A big bag of majors is not too far away for one-gloved man they call “Beaver.”
With significant injuries still in the Waikerie senior squad, the break has come at a good time for a club whose depth has been tested over the last few weeks. Whilst the Magpies were not at their sparkling best, it is two premiership points nonetheless and reaffirms the Magpies as the RFL’s measuring stick.

RIVERLAND FOOTBALL ... Waikerie U18’s display a close match by improved side
by Aaron and Henry
It was a much improved effort from Waikerie against Loxton North, despite going down 9.9 (63) to 8.2 (50) at the Panthers’ home ground in surprisingly good weather (for Loxton North).
Captain Michael Beelitz won the toss and elected to kick towards the scoreboard end. Waikerie got off to a slow start and allowed Loxton North to open a handy early lead as they kicked 4.3 whilst Waikerie managed only two straight. Both these goals came from the boot of centre half forward Johno Walding, one a crumbing goal in the goal square and the other from a set shot. On baller Jake Trimble continued his form from last week picking up nine possessions for the quarter as well as three tackles.
In the second quarter Waikerie challenged Loxton North all over the ground and were more than prepared to put their bodies on the line. This was lead by Joseph Haines and Captain Michael Beelitz. Joseph in a best on ground performance was able to win numerous contests despite being out numbered whilst Michael laid a massive hit on Loxton North’s full forward John Reichstein. Michael was sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes; however, the hit was completely in the play. Waikerie finished the term with 1.1, with Johno Walding kicking his third, whilst Loxton North kicked 1.3.
Waikerie seemed to get better as the game progressed and could have gone into the three quarter time break with only a slight deficit however two late goals to Loxton North, which came about from a drop in intensity, kept the Panthers well in front. Waikerie kicked 2.1 for the term with both gaols coming from Brad Gay who had a stellar third quarter that included 14 possessions. Loxton North were able to marginally out score Waikerie with 2.2. Waikerie is developing a strong half backline with the two Whites, Mitch and Patrick. Both defend well and also give Waikerie great rebound from the defensive half.
It was always going to be a tough effort for Waikerie to win the game after Loxton North kicked the first goal of the final quarter opening up a 24 point lead. However Waikerie showed great heart and some Magpie fighting spirit to give themselves a chance. Waikerie kept the ball in their attacking half for much of the quarter but were only able to kick three straight goals, one each to Daniel Conley and Jake Nourse and Johno Walding for his fourth. Midway through the quarter Loxton North kicked their second goal giving them 2.1 for the term, enough for a 13 point victory.
This game was clearly Waikerie’s best effort in the last five games.

RIVERLAND FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

A GRADE
Loxton 1-2 6-5 11-7 13-9 (87) Barmera-Monash 5-1 6-3 8-8 11-9 (75)
Best: Loxton – M. Fazekas, N. Uren, L. Kruger, P. Smith, R. Mitchell, J. Mann. Barmera-Monash – Dillon Millard, C. Bonney, J. Selfe, A. Nunan, J. Smith, M. Leyson. Goals: Loxton – R. Mitchell 5; P. Smith 4; N. Uren 2; L. Williams, S. Schubert. Barmera-Monash – B. Wilksch, C. Hughes 2; C. Bonney, J. Selfe, J. Smith, R. Villis, M. Middleton, A. Grose, T. Wilson.

Waikerie 4-2 6-5 11-7 17-9 (111) Loxton North 1-3 4-6 6-8 7-10 (52) Best: Waikerie – S. Pogorecki, C. Miller, S. Leibich, L. Horner, M. Gibson, N. Tape, B. Venning. Loxton North – R. Proud, M. Arnold, B. Miller, C. Kropinyeri, B. Hentschke, J. Proud, K. Worsfold. Goals: Waikerie – T. Hyde 5; B. Venning, C. Miller, M. Gibson 3; J. Sutton, S. Nicholson, L. Horner. Loxton North – R. McLean 4; K. Worsfold, M. Arnold, R. Proud.

Berri 3-6 9-10 14-12 18-14 (122) Renmark 4-3 9-4 14-9 17-11 (113) Best: Berri – T. Allen, K. Harwood, B. Duffin, C. Scholefield, D. Storic, G. White. Renmark – P. Stelzer, A. Bryant, M. Townsend, R. Bennett, N. Farr, M. Stelzer. Goals: Berri – G. Franks, C. Scholefield 4; D. Brookes, D. Hankin 3; K. Harwood 2; J. Langdon, M. Hill. Renmark – R. Bennett 3; H. Beavis, M. Stelzer, P. Stelzer, N. Farr, S. Jennings 2; M. Camplin, B. Exelby, B. Wagnitz, B. Townsend.

B GRADE

Barmera-Monash 17-11 (113) def Loxton 7-3 (45).
Best: Barmera-Monash – D. Whitbourne, S. Sumner, B. Hartington, D. Butterworth, C. Marks, K. Wright. Loxton – S. Reichstein, M. Wright, G. Dahlitz, S. Westbrook, D. Cregan, L. Fazekas. Goals: Barmera-Monash – D. Whitbourne, T. Packer 3; C. Gilgen, S. Mathew, J. Bonney, N. Dillon, S. Sumner 2; W. Priest, D. Clark. Loxton – not available.

Loxton North 14-9 (93) def Waikerie 3-10 (28).
Best: Loxton North – J. Saint, J. Payne, C. Edmunds, L. Hentschke, J. Hurrell, B. Perry. Waikerie – F. Twigden, T. Sutton, B. Hoad, L. Twigden, M. Mitton, M. Copeland. Goals: Loxton North – J. Deren 3; J. Saint, N. Schiller, C. Edmunds, J. Payne 2; S. Inglis, B. Perry, J. McKenzie. Waikerie – M. McDonald, M. Pollard, K. Taylor.

Renmark 21-21 (138) def Berri 1-2 (8).
Best: Renmark – T. Davis, A. Gill, A. Hollamby, J. Bentley, K. Collinson, J. Petersen. Berri – N. Reeks, S. Spencer, S. Muller, T. Dobbin, A. Karner, G. Eisenberg. Goals: Renmark – J. Petersen 7; J. Bentley 6; K. Collinson, K. Polst 2; R. Duthie, T. Davis, A. Lindner, C. Gill. Berri – D. Dawson.

UNDER 18

Barmera-Monash 10-5 (65) def Loxton 8-9 (57).
Best: Barmera-Monash – R. Hogan, J. Schwertfeger, T. Miller, M. Owen, T. Packer, B. Broughton. Loxton – B. Manuel, J. Benson, A. Jachmann, B. Falting, B. Kurtzer, P. Fisher. Goals: Barmera-Monash – C. Hanna 5; T. Packer 2; J. Bonney, J. Barkera, J. Burns. Loxton – A. Jachmann 5; P. Andison 2; B. Pontt.

Loxton North 9-9 (63) def Waikerie 8-2 (50).
Best: Loxton North – M. Scott, J. Reichstein, A. Lueth, D. Saint, T. Thiele, S. Reilly. Waikerie – J. Haines, M. White, B. Gay, J. Walding, J. Trimble, M. Beelitz. Goals: Loxton North – J. Reichstein 3; T. Thiele, B. Walter 2; S. Nelson, M. Koch. Waikerie – J. Walding 4; B. Gay 2; J. Nourse, D. Connelly.

Renmark 8-10 (58) def Berri 2-3 (15).
Best: Renmark – S. Frahn, E. Roberts, J. Warnock, D. Pfeiler, W. Carr, J. Perry. Berri – A. Norman, B. Curyer, L. Hagean, M. Voight, R. Correll, T. Dolling. Goals: Renmark – R. Glazbrook 3; D. Pfeiler, O. DuRieu, E. Roberts, H. Smith, G. Cotsaris. Berri – B. Dolling, M. Voigt.

UNDER 15

Loxton 13-8 (86) def Barmera-Monash 3-3 (21).
Best: Loxton – K. Smith, M. Reichstein, N. Brown, T. Pontt, L. McDonald, W. Baker. Barmera-Monash – Z. Bates, A. Nitschke, B. Bryant, J. Bonney, J. Owen. Goals: Loxton – L. McDonald, L. Pontt, J. Golding, T. Hoffmann, M. Reichstein, N. Flight. Barmera-Monash – Z. Bates, B. Bryant, G. Abdulla.

Waikerie 19-19 (133) def Loxton North 0-1 (1).
Best: Waikerie – D. Hoffmann, J. Hahn, B. McGarrity, S. McKinnon, B. Cameron, B. Schiller. Loxton North – T. Hartley, J. Hentschke, J. Bobilak, T. Oxlade. Goals: Waikerie – J. Hahn 6; D. Hoffmann 4; M. Singh 3; B. Cameron 2; B. McGarrity, J. Rohde, A. Allen, S. McKinnon.

Berri 12-9 (81) def Renmark 7-5 (47).
Best: Berri – R. Langcake, T. Lindsay, T. Stone, D. Couch, J. Curyer, K. King. Renmark – C. Miller, H. Binder, T. Burton, A. Bennett, L. Heuzenroeder, Y. Papageorgios. Goals: Berri – K. Brand 5; T. Lindsay 3; M. Henderson 2; K. King, J. Stemberger. Loxton – N. Gillard 2; L. Heuzenroeder, Y. Papageorgios, S. Steed, L. Jackson, A. White.

UNDER 13

Loxton 4-6 (30) def Barmera-Monash 2-2 (14).
Best: Loxton – E. Ackland, H. Peberdy, A. Proud, J. Fisher, H. Bobilak, T. Renshaw. Barmera-Monash – B. Wundenberg, S. Burton, B. Drogemuller, C. Smart, N. Panagoulis, S. Atze-Lissner. Goals: Loxton – H. Peberdy, A. Proud, H. Bobilak, E. Ackland. Barmera-Monash – T. Whateley.

Loxton North 6-5 (41) def Waikerie 2-7 (19).
Best: Loxton North – L. George, R. Goodes, R. McKenzie, L. Rogers, B. Hartley, K. Awege. Waikerie – B. Truscott, B. Cain, J. Griffiths, T. Geeham, M. Channon, K. Ling. Goals: Loxton North – B. Hartley, N. Thompson 2; L. Rogers, K. Gray. Waikerie – B. Fridd 2.

Renmark 4-3 (27) def Berri 3-4 (22).
Best: Renmark – C. Milne, J. Agostino, Z. Gartery, B. Clifford, J. Albanese, R. Axon. Berri – B. Cameron, J. Geddie, D. Evans, D. Thorpe, K. Trussell, K. Karpany. Goals: Renmark – Z. Gallo 3; C. Warnock. Berri – D. Thorpe, D. Evans, K. Karpany.

Riverland Hockey ... A Men back on the winners list
Riverland Hockey ventured to Loxton on Saturday for the first time in two years, as Loxton returned their home games to grass roots hockey, hosting matches on their well prepared grass pitches.
Waikerie A Men were in fine form and looked comfortable throughout, defeating Loxton 5/3. The A Women again fielded a team missing key players but did extremely well losing 3/nil and not conceding a goal in the second half, against the form team of the ladies competition.
The B grade men recovered from a slow start to go down in a high scoring affair 5/4 against Loxton with a controversial ‘advantage goal’, the difference on the scoreboard. Both of the B grade ladies had wins, with the Blacks defeating Loxton 1/nil and the Whites defeating Renmark 2/1.
The Under 18 men went on their winning way with a 2/1 win over Loxton and the Under 18 women went down to Loxton 1/nil. The Under 14’s played Berri and went down 2/nil while the Under 11’s had a win against Loxton 1/nil.
Hockey now takes a two week break for the school holidays and resumes at Berri on Saturday, July 18. Training continues this week for the seniors, with the men doing some ‘divot’ maintenance from 6 p.m. this Thursday.

A Men
Waikerie 5 Loxton 3
Best Players; B Kroehn, G Simpfendorfer, R Edwards, A Fulwood, J Haese
Goal Scorers; R Edwards 2, L Seabrook 1, J Haese 1, C Traeger-Squires 1
Waikerie travelled to Loxton for the round eight clash on grass and came away with the points against Loxton following an entertaining display. Waikerie began the game welcoming Nick Gogol and Lachlan Seabrook back into the side and youngster Jackson Haese, made his debut in the senior side, after some promising performances in the under 18’s and B grade. Waikerie were on the attack early with Jason Redemski providing an early lob into the circle catching Loxton unaware, finding Ryan Edwards on the bounce who put the ball through ‘mid wicket’ for four, but sadly missed the goals.
Loxton responded quickly through Karl Hennig who surged forward and took a shot on goal which was well saved by goalie Mark Kroehn. Veteran Edwards again found himself in the thick of the action as Brenton Kroehn worked hard in the midfield to get the ball into the circle, as Edwards took two shots on goal, both saved by the Loxton custodian.
Waikerie earned their first short corner six minutes in and Brenton Kroehn slipped the ball right to Nitschke whose shot hit the side of the goal narrowly missing the big opening. Waikerie scored their first goal two minutes later as Lachlan Seabrook swooped on a deflection from the Loxton goalie to put Waikerie on the board. Waikerie were well on top as Brenton Kroehn and Alex Fulwood dominated the midfield providing many opportunities for their forwards and Grant Simpfendorfer was proving impassable at half back moving the ball forward to set up play.
Edwards again was in the thick of the action winning a penalty stroke after a tight shot on goal. Unfortunately his stroke was well saved by the Loxton goalie who lunged quickly to his right to make contact with the Edwards shot. Again Loxton responded through Hennig who broke through the midfield to take a shot on goal and win a short corner. They went left off the short to Nigel Rutherford whose shot on goal went in, but was too high!
Waikerie again responded through Redemski who again threw the ball up and over the defence and into the circle to find Edwards, unattended, who this time trapped the ball and went left then right to find the goalie floundering, before he slammed home Waikerie’s second.
With five minutes left in the half Loxton had three consecutive short corners and scored on the third in a scramble as Karl Hennig swatted home a goal to get Loxton on the scoreboard. With less than a minute left in the half Lachlan Seabrook traversed the Loxton defence to get the ball into veteran Edwards, who after a scramble looked set to push through for his second. His ‘soft’ shot dribbled across the goal line behind the goalie to find Jackson Haese in good position to calmly finish off the goal, seeing Waikerie go into the half time break with a 3/1 lead.
The second half began in spectacular fashion, as Seabrook squirreled the ball through to Edwards, whose cross into a diving Clayton Traeger-Squires, who just missed the deflection while colliding with the advancing Loxton goalie. Loxton hit back three minutes later with a scrambled goal from winger Nigel Rutherford who snuck one past keeper Kroehn.
Loxton then went on to win two short corners which were well saved by goalie Kroehn whose form was keeping Waikerie well in the match. Waikerie needed to respond and Lachlan Seabrook stepped up with a great ball to Nitschke out wide, who got the ball quickly into Brenton Kroehn, who drew the short corner. Seabrook stepped up for the shot but his attempt went wide. Three minutes later Seabrook again attacked getting the ball to Edwards who fired home a great reverse stick goal, taking Waikerie out to a 4/2 lead.
Loxton were not going to lie down and fought well for another short corner and score through Sean Burgess with 12 minutes remaining, to sneak closer, but again Waikerie drew away with Alex Fulwood scrambling the ball into Edwards whose shot came off the goalie to fall to Clayton Traeger-Squires who slotted home the sealer.
Best players for Waikerie were Brenton Kroehn again commanding respect for his work rate and possession, Ryan Edwards who created many scoring opportunities up forward, Grant Simpfendorfer who continually broke down the Loxton offence and Alex Fulwood whose efforts in tight, thwarted Loxton attacking moves. Mark Kroehn deserves a mention for making several timely saves and the debut of youngster Jackson Haese was encouraging as he seemed to take the step up in his stride.
The team now has a couple of weeks off to train before games resume on the last weekend of the school holidays, when Waikerie meet Berri on turf on Saturday July 18.

A Women
Waikerie 0 Loxton 3
Best Players; C Levi, J Wilson, N Morey, N Rayner, T Weinmann
The Waikerie A women took on the mighty Loxton team keen to make amends for their last meeting on turf. Waikerie started tentatively and Loxton had an early score on the board through Sara Jensen who was running rampant through the Waikerie defence. Waikerie settled into a tighter pattern of play with the experience of Nina Rayner shining through. Tania Weinmann and Sarah Wilson were working hard in defence, while Brianna Seabrook used her stick skill and strength to thwart any Loxton attack. Keeper Levi also was defending well and kicking out strongly. Loxton persisted with their aggressive team play and eventually outsmarted the Waikerie defence to go to the break three up.
Waikerie had had their attacking chances too with Maxine Morath and Lauren Dutton working well together up the left side of the field, running into the attacking twenty five. Maddy Miller in midfield also used her body well to out position her defenders.
The second half was a dogged affair with neither team able to break free. Loxton continued to attack but were well held up by Seabrook, Anna Kroehn and the Wilson sisters who continue to show improvement and confidence every week. Waikerie drove into attack many times, as well through Seabrook and Kim Fulwood who came into the game in the second half, with a more determined effort on the wing. Waikerie held Loxton scoreless in this half and this was a great effort from everyone.
Many thanks to Nina Rayner whose cool head under pressure in defence and willingness to guide and encourage the younger players into position was wonderful. Well done to Tania Weinmann who had another strong gutsy game at fullback, a position she is making her own, while Maxine Morath had some promising runs in attack on her wing and young Jocelyn Wilson who combined well with Brianna to form an aggressive and skilful defensive unit. Don’t forget training will continue this week and in a fortnight for our next game on turf against Berri on July 18.

B Men
Waikerie 4 Loxton 5
Best Players; All Played Well
Goal Scorers; M Wenske 1, C Willoughby 2, P Leitsch 1

B Women
Waikerie Black 1 Loxton 0
Best Players Waikerie Black; L Cronin, A Robinson, V Schmidt
Goal Scorer; S Axelby

B Women
Waikerie White 2 Renmark 1
Best Players Waikerie White; A Buchner, Abby Harkness, P Miller, K Barker
Goal Scorers; Amelia Harkness, C Harris

Under 18 Men
Waikerie 2 Loxton 1
Best Players; J Redemski, J Haese, S Lawson
Goal Scorer; S Lawson 1, T Grieger 1

Under 18 Women
Waikerie 0 Loxton 3
Best Players; Lauren Dutton, Sarah Wilson, Ashley Baker, Jocelyn Wilson.
Waikerie and Loxton met on the Loxton grass for the first time this year and for the most part it was an evenly contested game. Waikerie started much more aggressively than previous weeks with Brianna Seabrook and Lauren Dutton working well together, bringing the ball out of defence and initiating attack. Waikerie had some early opportunities but failed to capitalize with a lack of teamwork being their undoing. Loxton had plenty of runners and plenty of workers while Waikerie were relying on too few to do the hard yards. To their credit Waikerie kept Loxton out for the first half with Sarah and Jocelyn Wilson persisting with strong man on man defence and skillful stick work. 
The second half saw Waikerie just drop the intensity slightly, with not enough attack on the ball, while Loxton picked up the pace and after a while managed to easily get one past the inexperienced Waikerie defence. Waikerie still had a good percentage of the play and had several runs into attack but just could not finish off. Young Ashley Baker on her wing was a bright light of run and skill and teamed up nicely at times with the midfielders in Nikki Morey and Janali Gartley. Well done also to Amelia Greer who had some nice stick deflections on her wing.
Waikerie deserved to get a draw out of this game and had done well to keep Loxton to only one goal. However, Waikerie needs all of its players to work together and contribute evenly.
Special mention to Lauren Dutton who  ran hard all game and all over the ground, Sarah Wilson who was a rock in defence, Ashley Baker who showed her more experienced teammates how to run and get around the defence and to Jess Layton in goals who showed much better  commitment to the ball coming forward to attack with aggression.

Under 14 Mixed
Waikerie 0 Berri 2
Best Players; B Morgan, C Catford, A Baker
The under 14’s faced the younger Berri team on Saturday at Loxton. Berri showed their intentions right from the start with a strong run into their forward lines. This was capably cut off and cleared by Daniel Tyler. The other defenders in Brady Dolphin and Braden Morgan worked hard to gain control and work the ball to the forward players. Ashleigh Baker and Ian Smith combined well to run the ball forward with Ashleigh getting a hit into the D, only to be defended and cleared by Berri.
Playing in the middle Caleb Catford showed his determination in stopping the Berri attack and had some good runs forward. Cooper Powardy worked hard all game and combined well with Ryan Law. Ryan in his first year of hockey continues to improve each week and showed lots of run again. He unfortunately was not rewarded part way through the first half with a goal, as his shot just went wide.
Goalie, Riley Noble, was playing his best game so far with strong kicks to clear the ball. Waikerie showed great strength by successfully defending four short corner attempts just before half time.
Berri again started the second half strongly, pushing forward on numerous occasions. Riley again defended well and kicked the ball several times in succession; however Berri was able to get a short corner which they got past to score.
Braden Morgan continued to clear the ball from defence and Tyson Grieger fought hard throughout in the midfield. Caleb combined with Cooper to negate the tight Berri defence, only to see the ball turned over in the D. Monica Hansen made good use of the ball and Deanna Moore contributed out wide on the wing. Chris Tyler and Lachlan Woollatt performed well off the bench, providing much needed run as players tired. Waikerie was unlucky to go down two nil as they had a lot of the play but were unable to capitalise on their opportunities. The under 14’s are starting to come together as a team and their determination is beginning to show, a win is hopefully not too far away.

Under 11 Mixed
Waikerie 1 Loxton 0
Best Players; L Redemski, L Roberts, N Hocking
Goal Scorers; C Powardy

RIVERLAND NETBALL

A1

Loxton North 50 def Waikerie 23
Best Players – Jacki Miller, Danielle White
Well, unfortunately there was a game last week, but not much to write home about. Lacking height and having to shuffle around the lineup that had brought them so close the week before, the Waikerie girls struggled to produce an outcome anywhere near what they had hoped for.
Some slippery spots on the freshly polished floor created some action, but couldn’t slow the ever consistent good play of Jacki Miller, who started at centre and moved into WD, providing some of Waikerie’s best options for the game.
Helping out across the midcourt were Danielle White from the Under 17’s, whose speed proved irritating for the Loxton defence and Amy Hartwig whose back up and leads were often complimentary to the play of Jacki and Danielle.
Back on home ground this week for another crack.

A3

Loxton North 52 def Waikerie 29
Best Players: Sue Tape, Kym Bannister.
What a rough and tumble end of the court for the defences’ this week. Nat and Kym did well to hold their strong tactical attacking opponents. Claire, Sue, Rachel and Zoe kept the mid court strong, while Ash and Mel had the task of shooting.
A disappointing score line considering the physical effort the girls put in.
Thanks to Deb, Jodie and Karina for always lending a helping hand. Thanks to Zoe Dick for stepping up to A3 this week.

B1

Loxton North 39 drew Waikerie 39
Best Players: Maxine Lee-Morath, Laureen Burdett.
Once again Saturday morning came around and Waikerie were still scrambling to make a team for the 1.30 p.m. start.
Thanks to Michelle Jenke for organizing Amy Seelander and Maxine Lee-Morath. What a huge difference these two ladies made in the goal circle, working brilliantly together and getting good feed in by Michelle and Laureen.
Sarah Bambrick and Nicole Owen fought hard in defence. Naomi Channon and Sophie Cottle working hard on the wing.
Waikerie were six goals up going into the last quarter. Loxton North converted four unanswered goals in quick time which caught the Waikerie girls off guard. A bad coaching choice saw the girls come home with a draw.
Thanks to Simon for scoring. Well done and a big thank you to Amy, Maxine and Michelle.

B2

Loxton North 75 def Waikerie 19
Best Players: Karen Taylor, Ellie Neindorf

U17 A
Loxton North 23 lost to Waikerie 43
Best Players: Teri Wenske, Brooke Rhode
The girls came out firing this week from the first whistle. The first half saw great attacking, with Brooke Rohde making fantastic leads and feeding the ball accurately into Teri Wenske who shot well. With speed, Emily Hillier, Danielle White and Breanna Thomson worked well together, attacking through the midcourt.
The second half was dominated by fantastic defence from Stacey Pogarecki and Imogen Builder, reading the play well and taking valuable intercepts. Trephina Gartley stood tall under the ring taking every possible rebound. The girls played a real team game with everyone giving it their all, well done!

U17 C

Waikerie 69 def Barmera Pink 13
Best Players: Kayla Temple, Amy Irrgang
The girls took to the court pumped and ready to win.
The first quarter showed a bit too much confidence from the Waikerie side, but the girls soon settled and began to play their own game.
They all showed excellent team work, especially around the goal circle, with both Ebony and Kelly shooting impressive numbers throughout the whole game.
Tight defence was showed from Amy, Kayla and Courtney who all stuck to their players like glue.
Sarah’s strong leads proved a huge contribution into getting the ball straight to the circle.
A huge thank you to Bonnie Geale who filled in for the girls and shot a nice five goals in the last quarter.
Well done girls, keep it up.

Under 15 A

Loxton North 38 lost to Waikerie 39
Best Players: Teagan Hartwig, Lucy Eldredge
In what was an evenly contested game right from the start, Waikerie knew it was going to take something extra to get over the line and take the two points this week.
There was determination for the ball all around the court from both sides which created a very physical game. An injury at the end of the first quarter saw Rachel Perry go to the bench and some positional changes were required.
Teagan Hartwig went to GA and played a blinder, proving to the coach she can be a tough, physical player, she was ably supported by Kate Thomas in the ring with Monika Dale feeding the girls well.
The defence end was a “Smith” affair with Ashleigh Smith stepping up from the U15B1 side, working well with ever consistent sister, Jess. A little more height certainly didn’t go astray in assisting good rebounding and numerous turnovers.
A sensational third quarter by the entire team with strong mid-court play by Lucy Eldredge and back up from Brianna Lawrie put Waikerie in front and it was down to the wire in the fourth. Luckily the girls dug deep to hang on for a victory, giving the coach a mild coronary along the way.

Under 15 B1

Waikerie 34 def Loxton North 32
Best players: Gaby Taylor, Tessa Liebich
The B1’s powered on as they recorded another hard fought two goal victory over Loxton North. Waikerie bought up Jordan Smith and Sarah Schultz for the day and both girls acquitted themselves extremely well. Jordan slotted into a defensive role and really shone as the game wore on and Sarah who was a revelation at GS, shooting many of Waikerie’s goals. A huge thank you to both these girls for coming up and filling in, they played fantastic netball even if they were nervous.
Waikerie started well leading by three goals at quarter time. Loxton North dominated the first 10 minutes of the second quarter and looked to be heading for a huge victory. With defeat looming, Gaby Taylor dug deep and started to provide a spark through the midcourt, this bought fellow midcourt players Ashlee Little and Molly Hamdorf into the game. Loxton North had turned the game around and led by two goals at half time.
A key move of the game was shifting Isabelle Cottle into GK as her height added to the defence. Abby Neideck’s intimidating defending was outstanding, with her fierce attack of the ball, which led to numerous turnovers. Tessa Liebich at GA who week in and week out gets the opposition’s tallest defender continued playing her usual gutsy game. It was a total team effort after half time with Waikerie running out two goal victors.
The coach, Deb “The Ice Queen“ Hamdorf continues to provide spectators with close games, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.

U15B2

Loxton North 39 def Waikerie 18
Best Players: Kate Twigden, Emily Kambach.
Loxton North dominated the first quarter with accurate shooting and continued to dominate for the rest of the game. The girls had some great passages of play but unfortunately were unable to even up the score.  All girls put in a great effort as they do every week. Thanks to Milly for filling in.

U15 C1

Waikerie 40 def Renmark White 26
Best Players: Emma Pillion, Rachael Avery
With only the bare seven, Waikerie were off to Renmark for the third week in a row. This was a great win for Waikerie, the girls played safe and steady to prevent injury.
Lucy Hamdorf and Rachael Avery played extremely well in goals showing consistency and accuracy, outsmarting their defence.
Great passes from Sarah Aucote and Emma Pillion assisted the girls to lead in front; Sarah is reliable in her leads from centre pass and speedy intercepts and leaps.
Emma Pillion showed her strength in C with intercept and quick leads working the entire court with ease.
Gabi Winter worked well in WD keeping close to her opposition with good leads following turnovers. Steph Carnell was determined in her defence, zoning her player and never showing defeat. Along with Rachel Dick once again showing her growing skill in GK gaining many turnovers and intercepts.
The coach is proud of the consistency and eagerness of the team and the girls are gaining more confidence in their abilities. They all played exceptionally well, with some laughs between the girls on both teams, to remind us it is just a game. Congratulations on a great win.

U15C2

Loxton North 27 def Waikerie 22
Best Players: Sharna Linke, Lucy Neindorf
Waikerie defensive players were off to a flying start this week, creating numerous turnovers from the first centre pass. Passing and leading through the midcourt was a tad rusty, perhaps due to training being rained out on Wednesday, and saw Waikerie fail to capitalize on many scoring opportunities.
Dannii Tootell took many spectacular intercepts, while Maddie Zeigler played her best game of the season, covering the circle well and rebounding strongly. An inspirational pep talk at three quarter time saw the girls lift their game immensely to claw back the margin and win the last quarter.
Sharna Linke played a fantastic game, in her first for the Riverland competition, showing composure and versatility through the court. Thanks to Kirsten Perry for filling in again and putting in another consistently good performance. The challenge for next week is to repeat the performance of the last quarter for the whole game.

SUB JUNIORS

Green 7 def Blue 1
Best Players – Green: Katie Voight, Tilly Maywald. Blue: Breanna Geehman, Chloe Linke.

Yellow 19 def Red 2    
Best Players – Yellow: Abby Cain and whole team.

JUNIORS

Blue 24 def Green 12   
Best Players – Blue: Michelle Twidgen, Jemma Ziegler. Green: Alannah Woollatt, Rebecca Aucote.

Yellow 34 def Red 8   
Best Players – Yellow: Jessica Brooke, Besa Kafexholli. Red: Rachel Conley, Carly Norman.

SANFL comes to Waikerie
SANFL teams, West Adelaide and Sturt will make the road trip to Waikerie this weekend where they will battle it out for the Murray River Cup in round 14 of their home and away season.
The improving West Adelaide side will include several former Riverland players who are keen to return to the region to play in front of friends and family.
West Adelaide coach Andy Collins has called upon Renmark’s Ryan Bennett to play against the Double Blues as a focal point up forward. Bennett, one of Renmark’s best players, will train with the Bloods this week in preparation for the match.
As a prelude to the SANFL game, the Riverland Independent A grade and Colts teams will battle it out against the Mid Murray Football League. The Colts will commence at 9 a.m., with the A grade at 11.30 a.m.
The Bloods will take on the Double Blues from 2 p.m. with post-match presentations to follow at the Waikerie Football Clubrooms.

Waikerie Auskick Results June 28

Under 11’s - Friday Night, June 26
Waikerie 8.6 (54) def Loxton 5.3 (33)
Waikerie Best Players: T. Brock, D. Hahn, R. Shaw, K. Matthews, M. Avery, R. Atze.

A Grade
Magpies 10.5 (65) def Crows 9.9 (63)
Magpies Goal Kickers: M. Maturo, A. Lamming, B. Cavanagh 2, J. Singh, A. Kennedy, D. Yeo, M. Menadue. Best Players: M. Maturo, A. Kennedy, M. Menadue, J Singh. Voucher + Drink: M. Menadue. Drink: M. Maturo. Crows Goal Kickers: J. Smith 5, W Carter 2, T. Brock, A. Dearman. Best Players: W. Carter, J. Smith, L. Tape, H. Dearman. Drink + Voucher: B. Devito. Drink: H. Dearman.

B Grade
Reds 5.5 (35) def Blues 2.1 (13)
Reds Goal Kickers: K. Matthews, J. Burgemeister, S. Miller, D. Kennedy, J. Bee. Best Players: J. Burgemeister, D. Kranz, S. Miller, D. Kennedy. Voucher + Drink: J. Burgemeister. Drink: D. Kranz. Blues Goal Kickers: M. Brock, D. Sidhu. Best Players: D. Sidhu, B. Santella, G. Fulwood, M. Brock. Voucher + Drink: D. Sidhu. Drink: G. Fulwood

C Grade
Bombers 7.8 (50) def Tigers 12.7 (79)
Bombers Goal Kickers: C. Tape 4, L. Nitschke 2, J. Pillion. Best Players: L. Nitschke, C. Tape. Voucher + Drink: L. Nitschke. Drink: W. Campbell
Tigers Goal Kickers: C. Burrows 4, M. Carter, P. Liebich 3, K. Hilton 2. Best Players: C. Burrows, K. Hilton. Voucher + Drink: C. Burrows. Drink: D. Waye