Harry McLennan pounces on Cody Virgona. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Harry McLennan tackles Cody Virgona. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
HARD TO BEAT: Swifts’ Todd Matthews takes a strong mark despite the efforts of Pimpinio’s Tom Edson during Horsham District football action at Stawell’s North Park. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Jake Salmi. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Jed habermann tackles Ethan Blake. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Matt Healy gets a hit out. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Simon Nuske spoils Matt Healy. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Zach Armer, Swifts, Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Dylan Thomas tackles Cody Virgona. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Jed habermann tackles Ethan Blake. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
North Park Multipurpose Sporting Facility in Stawell.
Jake Hamerston celebrates a goal. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Jake Hamerston, Pimpinio, kicks a goal.
Jake Salmi. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Corey Mann, Pimpinio, and Jake Salmi, Swifts. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Eve Thomas passes to Jayde Ellis. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Jade Ralph, Swifts, takes a shot. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Tahlia Thompson, Pimpinio. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Michaela Armer, Swifts. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Swifts centre Julia Coates. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Swifts keeper Erin Freeland guards Jayde Ellis. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Pimpinio WD Lacey Rudolph. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
Pimpinio goal keeper Anna Habel. Swifts vs Pimpinio.
They put their foot down in the second term, shooting 18 goals to the Rams’ six, setting up the win, 57-26.
Nikki Hawker finished the encounter with 44 goals, while defenders Emma Hawker and Elizabeth Hawker continued their strong starts to the season.
Danielle Fleay and Cheryl Sudholz were the Rams’ best, both filling several positions on the court.
The Rams were without defender Jo Taylor and would benefit from her services in a fortnight’s time when they take on second-placed Harrow-Balmoral.
All teams have a bye this weekend.
The Southern Roos continued their undefeated season in round four, but an improved Jeparit-Rainbow certainly made them work for it.
Only one goal separated the teams at half time, with the Roos enjoying a stronger third quarter to set up a five-goal win, 52-47.
The Storm rested key defender Penny Fisher, who could be back the following week against Noradjuha-Quantong.
The Bombers were too strong for Edenhope-Apsley last week, with Shannon Couch shooting 39 goals in a best-on-court performance. Hallie Burgess also impressed through the midcourt, while defender Dulcie Shirrefs was again a key player for the Saints.
Laharum recorded a clinical win over Kalkee, 66-24, with wing attack Erin Mellington winning the Michele Mibus Medallion in the memorial match.
The Kees were best served by midcourter Millie McRae and Katie Ruwoldt.
In the final match of the round, Swifts led at each change against Pimpinio to record a 21-goal victory. Jade Ralph, 26 goals, was on song for the home side, while Deni Sordello battled hard for the Tigers in defence.
Results: Noradjuha-Quantong d Edenhope-Apsley 52-32; Harrow-Balmoral d Jeparit-Rainbow 52-47; Laharum d Kalkee 66-24; Swifts v Pimpinio 47-26; Kaniva-Leeor United d Natimuk United 57-26.
Ladder: Laharum 16 points, 276.83; Harrow-Balmoral 16, 143.33; Jeparit-Rainbow 12, 147.97; Noradjuha-Quantong 12, 121.52; Kaniva-Leeor United 12, 115.97; Swifts 8, 125.00; Natimuk United 8, 101.59; Rupanyup 4, 91.47; Kalkee 4, 89.78; Edenhope-Apsley 4, 59.82; Pimpinio 0, 62.61.
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