Sport
23 July, 2026
Elliott shoots 107
A CENTURY of goals from Tara Elliott has led Kolora-Noorat’s A grade side to a 99 goal win at Dennington on Saturday.
Elliott shot a remarkable 107 goals in the Power’s 118-19 win in the round 14 Warrnambool and District A grade netball match.
The first time the teams met back in round five, Elliott scored 86 goals.
“The goal was to get her to 100,” Power coach Lillie Bourke said.
“Percentage is going to be crucial for us so we needed to score as much as possible.
“The ball was fed well into her, she was really strong and shot some great goals.”
While thrilled for Elliott to hit the rare air of 100 goals, Bourke said the Kolora-Noorat team was respectful of its opponents when celebrating the milestone.
“We had a little bit of a roar go up when Tara hit 100 but we tried not to make too much of a scene, with Dennington in the situation they are in.
“But Dennington has definitely improved since the first time we met them this season, which is good to see.”
Apart from Elliott, Molly Bourke and May Suhan were best for the Power.
“Molly played a great game in mid-court, she started in defence then swung to wing attack where she fed Tara really well.
“May was great as keeper, she was strong, had rebounds and was really good.”
This week the sixth-placed Kolora-Noorat play fifth-placed Russells Creek in a huge game for the Power.
Kolora-Noorat sits four points behind Creek but with a far superior percentage.
“Russells Creek are always tough to beat.
“It doesn’t matter where they sit on the ladder, they’re always a competitive team, and they’ll be as hungry as us to win as well.”
The A reserve game saw Kolora-Noorat score a 47-20 win.
Best for the Power were Nicole O’Shannessy, Sophie Lehmann and Matilda Curran with Curran scoring 20 goals and Grace Lee 18.
In the B grade netball, Kolora-Noorat scored a 46-27 win.
Kolora-Noorat’s best were Meg Pekin, Alexis Ameduri and Cassie Hoey, with Alexandra Smith shooting 24 goals.
The 17 and under netball saw the Power win 33-27.
Eliza Beaton, Ivy Kenna and Olivia Coburn were best, with Beaton scoring 18 goals and Harriot Riches 15 in the win.
The 15 and under game saw a 22-21 win to Dennington.
Skyla Coburn, Courtney Stonehouse and Ruby Williams were the Power’s best, with Isla Spokes and Coburn shooting 10 goals each.
Dennington got the points in the 13 and under netball, 31-25.
Savannah Davis and Indi Blair were best for Kolora-Noorat, with Blair shooting 16 goals.
In the 11 and under game, Dennington scored a 46-1.
Best for the Power were Milana Herry, Ayla Greer and Aila Messer, with Rosie Selman shooting the goal.
There was no senior football for the Power, with Dennington withdrawing from the competition in 2026.
In the reserves football, Kolora-Noorat had a 10.9.69 to 7.7.49 win.
Blair Clark, Ben Whytcross and Nathan Williams were best for the Power, with Ethan Wyss, Nathan Glennen and Cameron Cutler kicking two goals each.
The under 18.5 game saw Dennington record an 11.9.75 to 3.3.21 win.
Riley Kelly, Patrick Spokes, Flynn Gleeson, Benjamin Whytcross, Paddy Scanlon and Riley Menz were Kolora-Noorat’s best, with Damon Anders kicking two goals and Whytcross one.
The under 13.5 game saw Dennington register a 16.12.108 to 0.0.0 win.
Charlie Davis, Charlie Simpson and Jimmy Selman were best for the junior Power.
WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 14
A GRADE NETBALL
DENNINGTON v KOLORA NOORAT
Dennington 19 lost to Kolora Noorat 118
Best Players:
Dennington: Bridie Smith, Amber Dowd, Charlotte Dumesny
Kolora Noorat: Tara Elliott, Private Player, May Suhan
Goal Scorers:
Dennington: Bridie Smith 10, Charlotte Dumesny 9
Kolora Noorat: Tara Elliott 107, Emily Frost 9, Hannah O'Connor 2
WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 14
RESERVES FOOTBALL
DENNINGTON v KOLORA NOORAT
Dennington 7.7 (49) lost to Kolora Noorat 10.9 (69)
Best Players:
Dennington: Jaxon Sheppard, Tyler Anderton, Jack Woodall, Lloyd Sheppard, Marcus Finnerty, Adam O'Connor
Kolora Noorat: Blair Clark, Benjamin Whytcross, Nathan Williams, Mitchell Wyss, Harry Standish, Michael Pearson
Goal Kickers:
Dennington: Tyler Anderton 2, Liam Bell, Nathan Dunn, Bradley Johnson, Roy Oakley, Jaxon Sheppard
Kolora Noorat: Cameron Cutler 2, Nathan Glennen 2, Ethan Wyss 2, Nick Castersen, Harry Standish, Benjamin Whytcross, Nathan Williams
