THE sunshine continued over the weekend at Redlegs Stadium as the Redlegs took on Girgarre.

The club also welcomed Avenel and Violet Town for our under-15 and under-18 football matches.

FOOTBALL

SENIORS

RHYS Cason kicked 7 goals in Longwood’s strong win over Girgarre at Longwood on Saturday in a game in which coach Jordan Formosa got a fair bit into the action to lead his team on.

Billy Barnes matched Cason at the other end of the ground and were it not for a second quarter burst from Longwood in the second quarter, Barnes' contribution might have been enough if the Kangaroos had kept up.

Redlegs midfielder George Chamouras had a few moments of dazzle coming out of a congested turnover and contributed to a couple of goals with his speed and canny.

Tackling pressure was a standout for Longwood and led to goals, turnovers, and a great team win leading into the bye.

BD North East Electrics better players: Rhys Cason, Jordan Formosa, and Flynn Cook.

Focus now turns to the 2025 President's Luncheon at Redlegs Stadium on Saturday, June 21 from 12pm (see page 28).

Tickets are available via the club’s website.

RESERVES

THE reserves showed solid effort but were again let down by inaccurate kicking, missing key opportunities.

White Hart Hotel better players: Hayden Cartwright, Josh Hyland, and Jye Richman.

UNDER 18

The under 18s played their best game of the season so far, fighting hard and at one point led during the match.

Unfortunately by the fourth quarter, injuries and fitness caught up with them, allowing Violet Town back into the contest.

Still, it was a standout effort.

Portable Buildings By Design best on ground: Noah, who stepped up into a leadership role and lifted the team’s performance.

The boys will face Violet Town again soon and hope to bring the same intensity and pressure to come out on top.

UNDER 15

THE under 15 boys faced a strong Avenel side with good size and numbers.

After a slow start, they responded well to feedback at quarter time.

Jac Roob dominated across the field and was awarded the Done Shoveling Best-On.

Captain Coops supported well in the ruck and around the ground, while Jac's younger brother and first-time Redlegger,

Will, showed promise and received the Tyson Thomson 2000 massage gun award.

The group is focused on football education and growth, and that development is evident each week.

UNDER 12

THE under 12s faced Shepparton Bears on Friday night.

The team showed significant growth and potential.

Eastern Seaboard Shearing best on ground: Rob, who dominated in defence, gathered plenty of the ball and used it well.

Second best: Elisha, who had a high possession count and effective use of the ball.

Third best: Billy, who brought strong physicality and work rate to each contest.

UNDER 10

THE under 10s hosted Mooroopna on Friday night.

After a slow start, the pressure remained strong, keeping the game close.

In the third quarter, the Redlegs kicked three unanswered goals and moved the ball well.

The fourth quarter followed suit, with more goals and great involvement from the younger players.

North East Landscaping Supplies awards: Jordan, Jaxson and Beckie, who all backed up from under 10s to under 12s and played exceptionally well.

NETBALL

UNDER 11s

THE under-11s put up a real fight.

We had some new players on court and they performed strongly.

Our shooters had second chances each time they contested for the ball, and our midcourt worked hard across all quarters.

Murphys Motors best on court: Phoenix, one of our shooters who played an outstanding game.

Coaches award: Imogen, our new player, who showed great effort in her debut.

UNDER 13s

THE under 13s entered the game full of energy and produced some great passages of play.

However, it was a physical contest, and they were pushed around a bit.

Avenel Cafe best on: Makayla, whose goal shooting was accurate, with great movement and leads.

Coaches award: Billy, who showed excellent pressure and had hands to the ball throughout.

UNDER 15s

THE under 15s faced a tough match against the top side.

Despite the challenge, the girls enjoyed playing in different positions and produced strong passages of play.

Riceys best on court: Sahara Johns, for her outstanding pressure at both ends of the court.

Coaches award: Isabelle Heatherill, for her positive attitude and versatility across all positions.

UNDER 17s

WITH six players taking the court for the first time this season, the under-17s delivered an encouraging performance.

The girls moved the ball beautifully, winning two of the four quarters.

Despite a hard-fought match, they went down by just two goals.

Jaclyn Symes Best on court: Willow Harper.

Coaches award: Sienna Tooley

C RESERVES

C Reserves faced a strong opposition, and although the team played well, Girgarre’s tall defenders made scoring difficult, resulting in a significant loss.

Thanks to the juniors who stepped up to fill in.

Avenel Pharmacy best on court: Akira Sims.

Coaches award: Tayla Beriman.

C GRADE

C Grade once again fielded a mixed line-up.

Girgarre proved to be a well-drilled side, but we made them earn the win.

Thanks to the two C Reserve players who stepped up this week.

Inbound Aviation best on court: Michelle Groom.

Coaches award: Christie Atkins.

B GRADE

B Grade showed improvement across the board.

The team worked hard and never gave up.

With Keynan returning, she took out the Jippo Angus best on court award.

Coaches award: Jamo, whose willingness to keep learning is a credit to her.

A big thank you to the four under-17 players who stepped up and contributed across A and B Grade.

They looked right at home.

A GRADE

A Grade delivered a strong performance against last year’s premiers.

The team stuck to structures and played disciplined netball.

Seeka Australia best on court: Stevie, for stepping up and leading from the goal circle.

Coaches award: Larni, who continues to do everything asked of her.