EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 11 ODFNL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Bruthen under 17s secure sweet victory The undefeated Bruthen triumphed against Swan Reach in the Omeo District Football Netball under 17s grand final, coming out on top by 15 goals last Saturday at Swan Reach. In blustery conditions, it was a tentative first quarter for both teams, with nerves causing numerous mistakes and rushed passes, however it was Swan Reach that drew first blood. Despite the shaky start, the young Bulldogs shook off their nerves to catch up and level with the Swans after some impressive rebounding from Bruthen's defenders Tiah Hood and Charlotte Butta. The score remained low throughout the first quarter, with the ball struggling to make it out of the centre third due to contacts and rushed passing from both teams. Finally, Bruthen got the advantage and managed to open up a slim two-goal lead. In the second quarter Bruthen was beginning to settle into a rhythm, but Swan Reach never gave up its defensive pressure. The accurate shooting from Bruthen's Leah Calvert and Sophie Kennedy, who couldn't seem to miss, allowed the Bulldogs to lead by four goals at half time. Bruthen continued its goal frenzy while Swan Reach struggled to feed the ball to its own ring, with penalties for footwork giving the Bulldogs the opportunity to quickly convert to extend their lead to 10 goals by the end of the third quarter. By the time the final siren rang, Bruthen had taken its lead to 15, sealing victory. Bruthen's Isla Taylor was named best on court for her hard work in the mid-court. Final score: Bruthen 30 d Swan Reach 15. OMEO DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE UNDER 17S PREMIER - BRUTHEN: Back: Charlotte Butta, Frances Prior, Iylah Taylor, Leah Calvert, Ruby Forbes. Front: Ruby Stevens, Sophie Kennedy, Summer Smith-Entink, Tiah Hood. K120 - 0284 OMEO DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE UNDER 17S RUNNER-UP - SWAN REACH: Back: Barbara-Lee Dobson (coach), Cailin Falls, Cassidy Blundell, Hannah Finn, Lily Hayes, Mahkylah Farnham. Front: Ruby Stephens, Shaylani Wallacy, Sophie Nation, Whitney Baksh. K120 - 0289 Ruby Forbes makes a long pass. K120 - 0365 Iylah Taylor was named best on court. K120 - 0390 Swan Reach’s Cailin Falls attempts to make an intercept. K120 - 0326 Leah Calvert prepares to shoot the ball. K120 - 0368 It was smiles all-round for Bruthen’s under 17s after taking the premiership, coming out on top by 15 goals against Swan Reach. K120 - 0405 AVON CONCRETING GIPPSLAND | 0497 317 756 Specialising in all things concrete from big or small, commercial or residential, WE GET THE JOB DONE. EN25329
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