Sport

22 July, 2026

Bombers dominate

COBDEN recorded its fourth win of the Hampden League senior football season on Saturday, defeating Hamilton by 39 points.

The Bombers led at every change in the round 13 match at the Cobden Community Bank Recreation Reserve to run out convincing 12.15.87 to 7.6.48 winners.

“It was a great win, it was nice to play on a nice day after what’s been about four weeks of rubbish weather,” Cobden coach Brody Mahoney said.

“It was good to actually play proper footy in good conditions.”

The Bombers got off to a great start, kicking five goals to one in the first quarter.

“We’ve put a big emphasis on our starts, especially in the recent wetter weeks with the unknown around what the rest of the day is going to bring.

“We were able to execute our game plan and then play the way we wanted to play and control the footy, it was just a great day.”

Joe Hutt was best for Cobden in the win.

“Joey has been in super form, and he and all our backs in general were fantastic, they managed to get a lot of it themselves, also do their role and defend super well which is the big emphasis we’ve been putting on the boys just to simplify things over the last few weeks while it’s been crappy weather.

“Just to nut out the basics of defensive work and actually beat your opponent, and they did that and some; most of the backs ended up with nearly 20 or more touches.”

Gus Walsh’s game on former Cobden and now dominant Hamilton ruckman Levi Dare also drew praise from Mahoney.

“Gussy probably played three quarters of the game in the ruck with big Mickey (Koroneos) chipping in against Levi who still had more hitouts but the boys managed to nullify his hitouts and get a few touches themselves.

“It was pivotal in the win; Mickey coming in for his five minute bursts made it hard for Levi to have an easy time in the ruck.”

This week the Bombers head to Bushfield to take on the undefeated North Warrnambool.

“It’s a massive challenge but we take positives in that, the last time we played them, we were actually up early in the last quarter.

“The negative I guess was that they managed to get a roll on and beat us by eight goals in the end, but we know that we can match them for large periods of time, we just need to do it for a little bit longer.”

The reserves match saw Cobden record a strong 8.8.56 to 2.7.19 victory.

Best for the Bombers in their 10th win of the season were Sam Darcy, Lachlan Rosolin and Josh Hickey, with Rosolin and Hickey kicking three goals each.

In the under 18s, Hamilton scored an 11.13.79 to 2.1.13 win.

Micah Darcy, Darnel Nguena and Lennie Walsh were the Bombers best, with Nguena and Cooper Unwin kicking a goal each.

In the under 16s at Hamilton’s Melville Oval on Sunday, the home team scored a 9.19.73 to 4.3.27 win.

Samuel Robertson and Xander Weel were best for Cobden, with Fletcher White kicking two goals.

Hamilton scored a 13.7.85 to 0.1.1 win in the under 14 football.

Fletcher White, Koddah Couzens and Tristan O’Connor were best for the Bombers in the loss.

In the under 12s, Hamilton was also too strong, running out 11.5.71 to 0.1.1 winners.

Anderson Pekin, Joshua Fleming and Braxton Srdoc were the junior Bombers best.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

ROUND 13
SENIOR FOOTBALL
COBDEN v HAMILTON
Cobden 12.15 (87) defeated Hamilton 7.6 (48)

Best Players:
Cobden: Joe Hutt, Gus Walsh, Kurtis Baker, Michael Koroneos, Campbell Walsh, Parker Walsh
Hamilton: Brodie Phillips, Tom Feely, Taine Morris, Jason Hawker, Jack English, Hugh Prentice

Goal Kickers:
Cobden: Kurtis Baker 2, Luke Smith 2, Lachie Davis, Michael Koroneos, Brody Mahoney, Blake Mottram, Archie Taylor, Angus Uwland, Edmund Walsh, Parker Walsh
Hamilton: Jordy Anthony 2, Hamish Cook 2, Ethan Knight, Hugh Prentice, Darcy Russell

The Open netball saw Cobden score a dominant 77-33 win.

Cobden led and increased their lead at every change.

Emily Finch, Macey Hicks and Grace Taylor were best in the win, with Finch shooting 34 goals and Nikki Clover 33.

Cobden also got the points in division one with a 45-19 win.

Hannah Anderson, Steph Mahony and Hannah Justin were best for the Bombers, with Mahony shooting 35 goals.

The division two game resulted in a 36-29 win to Hamilton.

Maddison Clifford, Eisha Howard and Courtney Gatens were the Bombers best in the loss.

In division three, Hamilton had a 37-19 win.

Mia McVilly, Chelsea Skuza and Rachel Mungean were the Bombers best, with Maggie Conheady shooting 13 goals.

The 17 and under game saw Hamilton have a 38-16 win.

Hannah Robertson, Shelby Mahony and Chali Robbins were best for Cobden, with Robertson shooting six goals.

Cobden had the bye in 17 and under reserves.

The 15 and under netball saw Hamilton score a 29-25 win.

Lily Baxter, Dakoda Baker and Maddison Fisher were best for Cobden, with Charlotte Dean shooting 16 goals and Zaya Howard nine.

The 15 and under reserves ended in a 16-16 draw.

Mollie Rochfort, Amelia Katsaros and Grace Barber were best for the Bombers, with Emma Bonner scoring eight goals and Amelia Katsaros seven.

The 13 and under netball saw a 32-24 win to Hamilton.

Mahli Baxter, Charlotte Robertson and Zahlia Hill were best for the Bombers, with Hill shooting 13 goals and Taja Delaney-Hutchins eight.

Hamilton scored a strong 33-4 win in the 13 and under reserves netball.

Emerson Warren, Marli Gilbert and Charlotte Phillips were best for the junior Bombers, with Alexis Bamford shooting all four goals.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

ROUND 13
OPEN NETBALL
COBDEN v HAMILTON
Cobden 77 defeated Hamilton 33

Best Players:
Cobden: Emily Finch, Macey Hicks, Grace Taylor
Hamilton: Imogen Thomas, Holly Rook

Goal Scorers:
Cobden: Emily Finch 34, Nikki Cover 33, Jessica Bouchier 10
Hamilton: Kelsey Lewis 16, Hayley Sherlock 11, Bonnie O'Brien 4, Stephanie Holocombe 2