On Monday 29 August, the HFNL were pleased to celebrate our Junior Footballers and Netballers at the 2022 awards.
Please see below wrap of the award winners.
Netball
South West TAFE 13 & Under Reserves Netball
Best and Fairest
Winner: Arli Langdon (Koroit) – 22 Votes
Runner-Up: Maya Veale (South Warrnambool) – 18 Votes
South West TAFE 13 & Under Netball
Best & Fairest
Winner: Indi O’Connor (Koroit) – 29 Votes
Runner-Up: Piper Stephens (Camperdown) – 27 Votes
South West TAFE 15 & Under Netball Reserves
Best and Fairest
Winners: Hannah Gleeson (Koroit) & Olivia Cope (Warrnambool) – 17 Votes
Runner-Up: Stella Patterson (South Warrnambool) – 15 Votes
South West TAFE 15 & Under Netball
Best and Fairest
Winner: Shelby O’Sullivan (Koroit) – 37 Votes
Runner-Up: Matilda Darcy (Cobden) – 33 Votes
South West TAFE 17 & Under Netball Reserves
Best and Fairest
Winner: Hayley Nicolson (Koroit) – 27 Votes
Runners-Up: Elisa Howard (Cobden) & Grace Schrama (South Warrnambool) – 21 Votes
South West TAFE 17 & Under Netball
Rebekah Moroney Memorial Medal
Winner: Lara Taylor (Cobden) – 36 Votes
Runner-Up: Mary Place (Camperdown) – 33 Votes
Football
South West TAFE Under 14’s Football
Stuart Brunt Medal
Winner: Jack Sobey (Hamilton Kangaroos) – 29 Votes
Runner-Up: Leo Ellerton (South Warrnambool) – 27 Votes
Goal Kicking Award
Josh Slater (Terang Mortlake) – 43 Goals
South West TAFE Under 16’s Football
Doug McConnell Medal
Winner: Rhys Unwin (Cobden) – 30 Votes
Runner-Up: Tate Waterson (Koroit) – 20 Votes
Goal Kicking Award
Jake Hardy (Hamilton Kangaroos) – 53 Goals
We’re thrilled to be heading into the 3rd week of our Junior Final Series. Please see below game times for football and netball.
Date: Sunday 14 August 2022
Venue: Leura Oval, Camperdown
Gates Open: 10.00am
Football
| Match Type | Grade | Time | Competing Teams |
| Preliminary Final | Under 14’s | 12:00pm | Hamilton Kangaroos vs Koroit |
| Preliminary Final | Under 16’s | 2.00pm | Hamilton Kangaroos vs Warrnambool |
Netball
| Match Type | Grade | Time | Competing Teams |
| Preliminary Final | 13 & Under Reserves | 11.00am | Terang Mortlake vs Hamilton Kangaroos |
| Preliminary Final | 15 & Under Reserves | 12.00pm | South Warrnambool vs Cobden |
We’re thrilled that the Junior Final Series is kicking off this Sunday 31 July. Please see below game times for football and netball.
Venue: Cobden Community Bank Receation Reserve
Gates Open: 8.30am
Football
| Match Type | Grade | Time | Competing Teams |
| N/A | Under 12’s | 9.00am | South Warrnambool vs Cobden |
| Elimination Final | Under 14’s | 10.00am | South Warrnambool vs Portland |
| Qualifying Final | Under 14’s | 11.30am | Terang Mortlake vs Koroit |
| Elimination Final | Under 16’s | 1.00pm | Cobden vs Koroit |
| Qualifying Final | Under 16’s | 2.45pm | South Warrnambool vs Warrnambool |
Netball
| Match Type | Grade | Time | Competing Teams |
| N/A | Development Age | 10.00am | South Warrnambool vs North Warrnambool Eagles |
| N/A | Development Age | 10.00am | Hamilton Kangaroos vs Terang Mortlake |
| Elimination Final | 13 & Under Reserves | 11.00am | South Warrnambool vs North Warrnambool Eagles |
| Qualifying Final | 13 & Under Reserves | 11.00am | Hamilton Kangaroos vs Terang Mortlake |
| Elimination Final | 15 & Under Reserves | 12.00pm | Port Fairy vs Cobden |
| Qualifying Final | 15 & Under Reserves | 12.00pm | Warrnambool vs Koroit |
SOUTH Warrnambool’s Ricky Henderson may have played in some big games at AFL level, yet his side’s clash with reigning premier Koroit this weekend is set to be one of the more intriguing games at local level this season.
The second-placed Roosters take on the top-ranked Saints at Victoria Park in the Hampden League Live Match of the Round, with the former having won the pair’s Good Friday outing in April by 33 points.
While both sides have improved significantly since that encounter, the 33 year-old expects the top-of-the-table outing to draw plenty of attention within the local football community.
Henderson revealed he had spoken to many local residents who are salivating at the prospect of the bumper clash, while he added some light-hearted banter at his employment which has only heightened the contest in his eyes.
“It is exciting,” he said.
“It’s one vs two this week, and obviously Koroit are a very good side and have been for a very long time and anyone I’ve come across in town, they’re talking about it and looking forward to it.
“I’ve played in some big games such as some Showdowns and all that but this is just as big within the town.
“I work at Emmanuel College and the boys are getting right into me, so I’m looking forward to the game.”
Henderson, who is playing predominantly as a forward this year, concedes the Saints are still the team to beat despite knocking them over earlier this year.
He noted the Roosters played a similar game style to the reigning premiers, which had its advantages when taking on the powerhouse.
“It seems we match up pretty well with them and I think we might try and play a similar style of football which kind of works in our favour as well,” he said.
“Last time we played them if they had have kicked straighter it would have been a lot tighter on the scoreboard.
“They’re a great team, they have been for a long time and I still think they’re the ones to beat so we’ll go out there trying to accomplish that.
In other round 13 matches, Hamilton Kangaroos will look to keep its finals hopes alive when it welcomes fourth-ranked North Warrnambool to Melville Oval.
Fifth-placed Warrnambool will have its chance to consolidate its spot in the top five against Terang Mortlake at Reid Oval.
Camperdown hosts third-placed Portland at Atlantic Caravans Leura Oval, with the pair’s match to start at 4.10pm.
Bottom side Port Fairy is at home to seventh-placed Cobden at Gardens Oval to round out this weekend’s matches.
Holt to lead Tiger Train
The first of the coaching announcements for season 2023 was made last weekend with Portland re-appointing Jarrod Holt for another season. While we still have another several home and away fixtures before finals commence, the Tigers are going to be a part of the action for the very first time this season, and much of this has to be credited to Holty. He is one of the club’s favourite sons and is much respected by the playing group. Jarrod has certainly built a nice foundation at Portland and no doubt will be keen to see where the Tiger Train can go in the next couple of seasons.
AFLW coming to the Reid Oval
What a terrific announcement this week, with Essendon and Geelong to meet in a home and away season fixture in October. It is terrific that the new facilities at the Reid Oval can host such a match and hopefully a big crowd will attend a first for the region. Essendon will have a local flavour in the match, with senior coach Natalie Wood coming from Warrnambool is one of the great ambassadors of the code. The round seven match will take place in October and already there is a lot of excitement in the air.
Indigenous Round
It is absolutely sensational this weekend the Hampden Football Netball League is celebrating Indigenous Round, which coincides superbly with NAIDOC Week. The week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aborigibal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we haven’t had so many talented indigenous people involved in our league over the journey. A couple of indigenous players who I thoroughly enjoyed watching in my time following Hampden Football include:
Tim Chatfield – A tough forward who provided many headaches for opposition defenders. Tim had terrific hands and was a beautiful kick at goal. Dominated at VFL level in his mid 30’s.
Jason Misfuld – One of the great Hampden League players of the modern era. Unbelievable work ethic, could play multiple positions, outstanding leader and a matchwinner (the 2003 Hampden League premiership is great evidence).
Adrian Collard and Willie Rioli – Two names that were dominant players for the Mortlake Cats. Both players had a plethora of party tricks, played an unpredictable yet exciting brand and both were capable of great things at a higher level.
Cedric Cox and Jermaine Jones – Whilst these two young kids were only in the league for a short time, but both have gone onto AFL careers, majorly stemming from their interleague campaigns with the Bottle Greens. Both Cedric and JJ had dash, poise and excitement.
Round 12 Selections
North Warrnambool vs Warrnambool – Crucial game for both sides, the Eagles for their top aspirations and for the Blues, consolidating their spot inside the top five. Reviewing current form, North Warrnambool should win.
Cobden vs Camperdown – A great match coming up between the arch rivals. Recent form would suggest Cobden get the win but I’m expecting a hungry Camperdown to perform well. It’s a toss of the coin, but I think the Bombers just.
South Warrnambool vs Port Fairy – Outstanding to see a really competitive Port Fairy last weekend, but they’re up against one of the big boys and won’t win this one.
Terang Mortlake vs Koroit – A huge challenge for the Bloods. I love the emergence of Hutchins, Vickers, Roberts, Roberts and Hobbs. Unfortunately, they won’t be close to the Saints. They’re in rich form at the moment and are my Grand Final favourites at the moment.
Portland vs Hamilton – One of the great rivalries in the Hampden league and what a huge game for Hamilton. The Kangaroos are a game outside the top five and would love to take scalp, including their arch rivals. Portland is in great shape and will be hard to stop.
Have a great day at the football.
Hilly.
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