Football

The senior side was outclassed and outmuscled last weekend with the second placed Swans running rampant after quarter time. The Lions came out fighting to be in the game at the first break, but it was all the Swans after that hitting the scoreboard at will and Maddern getting on top up forward. The usual suspects in Wheeler, Cole, Colbert and Robertson battled hard but were the only ones with almost all others going missing. It is a massive week on the track for the seniors who have two must win battles coming up today and next week.

In what was expected to be a blow out for the undermanned reserves side, the boys showed they have what it takes to beat the best teams in the competition. The boys jumped out of the blocks with the wind in the first quarter and put a two goal difference between them and the fancied Swannies. However it was short lived and the opposition used the breeze to their advantage in the second and continued the trend in the third to go into the final quarter 19 points up. It looked all over, but the boys had a different idea and kicked three quick goals, getting within two points at one stage to go down fighting by nine points in a ripper final ten minutes. Chappy was best on for the Lions with Misiti back to his best and Brency showing off his silky skills through the middle.

Saying that last week’s game for the under 18’s was a crunch game would be a large understatement as both teams are fighting for sixth position and there is less than one percent difference on the ladder. It was a tight first quarter with a goal the difference, however it was the Lions who were able to hit the scoreboard in the second, going into the main break 18 points in front. The boys knew the Swans would fight back and they did with an even third quarter, but the boys held strong and kicked away in the last quarter to run out 29 point winners. Max Jones was best on for the Lions with Jay Eager dominating and Hockley chiming in with four majors.

Netball

A Grade. Seymour 47 defeated Swans 43. The 1 v 2 battle lived up to all expectations with the lead changing several times throughout the game. The Lions took charge in the first quarter 12 to 8, but the Swans countered that in the second to reverse the scoreline and take a one goal lead at three quarter time. Sarah Szczykulski, Bec Kelly and Casey Adamson worked hard in defence to force errors in the Swans attack, with Kath Knott and Milly Brock capitalising in goals. The Lions now sit comfortable in first position, one game clear. $50 AJBaines Pty Ltd award –Sarah Szczykulski. JC Footwear – Ellie O’Sullivan.

B Grade. Seymour 42 defeated Swans 40. The B grade girls took a while to settle into the game, making some nervous errors in the first quarter. However, the second quarter saw a much more controlled Lions who were able to peg back the scoreline and get out to a two goal lead at three quarter time. Some great intercepts by Bec Bath in defence and some quick play through the Lions midcourt was a highlight. Ipsy Furhmeister took home the Leading Edge Jewellers award in her 100th game. $50 AJBaines Pty Ltd award – Abby Misiti. McDonalds – Renee Sari.

B Reserve. Seymour 47 defeated Swans 42. The B Res girls just keep on improving and proved this on Saturday with a five goal win over the third placed Swans. A slow start saw the girls down by six at the first break but they were able to fight back and take control of the game, winning the second 8 to 14. Sophie Gregson continues to impress at wing attack, while Issy Morgan and Rachael Mundy were solid in defence. Josie’s Hair and Beauty award – Sophie Gregson.

17&Under. Seymour 22 lost to Swans 48. The 17 & Unders had a tough task on Saturday facing the 1st placed Swans, however to their credit never gave up and showed just how much they have improved. The first quarter of 7 to 4 was a fantastic effort, with some great defensive pressure from Claudia Cook in the midcourt. Emily McInerney worked hard in goal attack and shot accurately under pressure. The little Lions look set to finish the season strongly and are likely to finish just outside the 6, what a great effort in their first season of GV netty. O’Sullivan Builders – Emily McInerney.