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Davey to lead Lions again and make history

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:59:44 GMT

Big news has emerged from Seymour following the conclusion of the 2025 Goulburn Valley League season. Re-signings, new signings, and key appointments have Lions fans excited for 2026.

History will be made at The Den, with Senior Co-Coach Ben Davey re-appointed for another season. Davey will become Seymour’s longest-serving senior coach, marking seven years in the role. Club legend Bernie Habermann previously held the record with six seasons.

Jack Murphy will also continue as Senior Co-Coach after a sensational first year on the field, taking on additional responsibilities with great success.

Seymour President Peter Elliott said the club was thrilled to have continuity in the football department heading into 2026.

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have Ben and Murph re-commit for another year, and it’s set to be a huge season at The Den,” he said.

“Ben is a legend of our club – a dual senior premiership player, Reserves premiership coach, and now our longest-serving senior coach in history, while Murph is fresh off another Best and Fairest.

“Both Ben and Murph are high-quality, local people who will drive our club to new heights next year.

“While this season didn’t go as planned, our list is hungry and can’t wait to get back on the track.”

A couple of star recruits will bolster the Seymour midfield when pre-season kicks off.

“With most of our senior list re-committing early for 2026, we’ve been able to add some exciting new players,” Mr Elliott said.

“Xavier Dimasi returns to where he made his senior debut, following time in the VFL at Box Hill and a dominant period at Whittlesea.

“He’ll be joined by Jaron Murphy, his former partner in crime from Whittlesea and a great player in his own right, who will add plenty of run and carry to our senior side.

“On behalf of the Seymour community, I’d like to welcome Xavier, Jaron and their families to The Den and we’re all looking forward to seeing them strut their stuff.”

Preliminary Final Netball Reports

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:31 GMT

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 38 def Rochester 24

The first quarter started with great intensity as the momentum swung back and forth.

The Lions had a terrific second quarter and changes helped the team push just in front at the main break.

Confident shooting from Shona Gesler, Chloe Locke and Mia Allen added scoreboard pressure.

Grace Barry was doing a thankless task at keeping her opponent limited.

Well done girls on booking your spot in the Grand Final!

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 43 def Euroa 42

The whole game both teams were evenly matched.

The Lions went into the second half of the game five goals down.

With a few changes late in the game the Lions were able to get the upper hand and win by a goal.

Our pressure in defence was amazing.

Everyone did a great job.

See you in the Grand Final next week!

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Seymour 34 def by Euroa 73

The match began with a thrilling exchange of goals, as both teams showcased their determination. Euroa quickly capitalised on the Lions' early misses, establishing an early lead. In response, the Lions implemented a catch-up strategy, making early substitutions to utilise their bench effectively and minimise the damage. Despite their efforts, Euroa demonstrated their status as the reigning Premiers of 2024.

Sarah Szczykulski was a standout in defense, working tirelessly to thwart Euroa's advances, while Ally Black excelled in the midcourt, delivering precise passes to Ruby Martin. Martin showcased her shooting skills, converting opportunities with remarkable accuracy.

Although the Lions faced a heavy loss, which was not the desired outcome for the conclusion of the 2025 season, there is optimism for the future. The development of the younger players within the squad offers hope that the Lions can emerge as strong contenders in the GVL moving forward.

Reserves Preliminary Final Football Report

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:44:44 GMT

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Seymour 6.5.41 def Mansfield 4.4.28

After a tough defeat against Kyabram last week, the Reserves were ready to take advantage of their second chance to book their place in the Grand Final.

Mansfield had the wind advantage in the first quarter, making plenty of the play but they were held goalless by a determined Seymour backline.

In the second term the game remained even, with neither team able to gain the upper hand before Seymour took the lead late in the third, a lead they did not relinquish for the remainder of the game.

Curtis Powell was dominant through the middle of the ground, backing up his ball winning prowess with a couple of crucial goals.

Alex Elliott continued his solid finals form with another strong performance, while Nick Dundon provided run and carry all day, driving the Lions into attack.

Down back, Scott McMaster and Sam Fuhrmeister repelled countless Mansfield entries, intercept marking at will, with McMaster running hard of half back.

A great win ahead of a massive rematch against Kyabram in the Grand Final.

Best: C Powell, A Elliott, N Dundon, S McMaster, S Fuhrmeister

Goals: C Powell 2, J Davey 2, W Le Deux 1, J Radford 1

Semi Final Netball Reports

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:43:07 GMT

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 36 def by Euroa 45

A super effort from the Lions. They fought to the end in a very contested game.

Shona Gesler was steady as always in goals and Mia Allen entered the game with energy.

Chloe Locke asserted her dominance at both ends of the court and the team put in an effort they should be proud of.

Euroa were too strong in terribly wet conditions.

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 51 def Swans 37

The first quarter was goal for goal, with the Lions holding strong to stay in touch.

We applied full court pressure leading to multiple turnovers, allowing us to bring the ball to our shooters.

Our defence was solid with Toni Bootland getting her hands on everything.

It was a great game to watch. The girls were super and played for each other. Well done

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Seymour 32 def by Bears 42

The Lions had a strong first quarter, playing strategically.

Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski applied all the pressure defensively, keeping their opponents out of the game early.

Ellie Fuhrmeister and Ally Black worked well to create movement in the goals.

Lucy Zotti was a workhorse in the middle of the court but the Lions weren’t able to stay with the Bears late in the game.

The girls have another chance next week to make it into the Grand Final.

Reserves Semi Final Football Report

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:41:08 GMT

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Seymour 9.6.60 def by Kyabram 11.9.75

It was always going to be a tough test for the Lions against the top of the table Kyabram but the boys were in the hunt early.

Kyabram took advantage in the first before going into halftime with the scores dead even.

It was in the third that Kyabram was able to break away, kicking five goals to Seymour’s three and leaving the Lions with plenty of work to do in the final term.

While Seymour fought back the third term burst from Kyabram proved decisive in the final result.

Sam Fuhrmeister fought hard down back and was well supported by Alex Elliott who played a strong game, using his height and marking ability to his advantage.

Jack Davey provided a spark from centre half-forward, coming up at the ball strongly and being a target all day.

Through the middle, young guns Dylan Davis and Curtis Powell were relentless in their pursuit of the footy.

The Lions secured the double chance last week so will have another crack at a Grand Final berth on Sunday.

Best: S Fuhrmeister, D Davis, J Davey, A Elliott, C Powell

Goals: J Morgan 3, T Thomas 2, T Clarke 1, J Davey 1, N Davey 1, J Radford 1

Week 1 of Finals Netball Reports

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:18:31 GMT

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Seymour 21 def by Mooroopna 40

Paige Cooper worked hard in the defensive end today, fighting for every ball. Paige had some crucial turnovers and was a great leader out on court.

Taylah Mason brought a lot of intensity into today’s game. Her drives were hard and she took a crack at every loose ball.

Kyra Pearce had a tough role today in shutting down her player. Kyra worked hard all game and provided great pressure.

The loss means the end of the season but we’re so proud of our Under 17s. They have worked so hard and their efforts are not in question. The 17s are keen to come back strong next season.

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 45 def United 36

The lions fired early with the whole team’s defensive pressure keeping United to 6 goals in the first quarter, United unable to score in the first 8 minutes of the game.

Layne Lewis and grace Barry were steady in the midcourt providing opportunities for the lions. They fed beautifully into the goal circle and led their team to the win.

Defensively Ruby Trimble came out with urgency. Starting the game in GK then shifting to WD to run the ball into the attack line. She was outstanding.

The team adapted well to changes and kept using variety in order to secure the win.

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 41 def by Euroa 42

We started strong and held our space, while being strong in defence.

Unfortunately, we were unable to maintain the momentum which saw us struggling at times.

Euroa are tough opponents and the girls will regroup and go again.

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Seymour 66 def Swans 47

Seymour delivered a commanding performance in their elimination final #1 against Swans, taking control early with a dominant first half.

Rosie fed the goalers beautifully, with both shooters sharing the load-each scoring 33 goals with impressive accuracy.

Defensively, Seymour applied constant pressure, forcing Swans into errors and creating turnovers.

Ally Black was key, using her speed and ball smarts to set up plays, while Chloe Butterworth made a brief but exciting A-grade debut.

Swans' goalers were accurate, limiting rebounds, but Seymour adjusted in the second half and maintained control to secure the win.

A clinical performance from start to finish, sending Seymour into the next round of finals.

Elle McDonald returns to The Den

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:49:18 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced the biggest netball news the Goulburn Valley has seen in years.

Elle McDonald will return to The Den as Head Netball Coach for the 2026 season, after a stellar overseas career that included international caps for England.

McDonald is a Wellman Medallist, dual A Grade premiership player and coach with Seymour, a Victorian Fury and VNL Team of the Year representative, and a Melbourne Vixens premiership player. She secured a Super Netball contract with the Adelaide Thunderbirds before moving to the UK, playing with the Leeds Rhinos and Cardiff Dragons and represented the England Roses in international competition.

SFNC President Peter Elliott said McDonald’s return was a landmark moment for the Club.

“Elle is one of the finest players to ever come through Seymour and the Goulburn Valley more broadly, having proven herself on the national and international stage,” he said.

“To have someone of her calibre return to lead our netball program is an enormous boost for the entire club.

“She brings a wealth of experience from the very top levels of the sport, but just as importantly, she knows our club, our community and what it takes to win in the GV.

“Our young netballers will have a role model who has competed against the best in the world and come back to share that knowledge here at The Den.

“Elle has been a premiership coach and player for Seymour before, and we are confident she can help drive even more success for the Lions in 2026 and beyond.”

Mr Elliott also paid tribute to current Head Coach Casey Adamson, who will step down at the end of the season to take up a Super Netball contract with the GWS Giants.

“Casey has made a tremendous contribution to the Seymour Football Netball Club and we are extremely proud to see her take the next step in her career,” he said.

“She has been an outstanding leader and mentor for our players and a driving force in developing our next generation of talent.”

“Casey has given so much to the Lions both on and off the court, and we wish her every success with the Giants.”

Reserves Elimination Final Football Report

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:47:12 GMT

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Seymour 6.7.43 def Echuca 4.8.32

After a sensational back end of the season the Lions were raring to go in their elimination final against Echuca.

The first quarter set the tone for the day with plenty of contested footy on display. Echuca had a significant breeze in the first term but were unable to put a goal on the board, largely thanks to some fantastic defensive work across the board.

The Lions were able to get their noses in front at half time with a two goal term before Echuca did the same in the third while keeping Seymour goalless.

The game was set up for a huge final term and Seymour stood tall, dominating play for the term to pick up a two goal win.

Lachy Waite was a standout at full back, taking plenty of intercept marks and impacting every contest.

Joel Durham won the ruck duel convincingly, picking up possessions around the ground and remaining clean in some difficult conditions.

At his feet was Curtis Powell who was a threat all day, working well with Dylan Davis around the contest.

Dylan showed once again why he’s a player to watch, kicking two classy goals and found space in the tightest of contests.

Rounding out the best was Alex Elliott who provided drive behind the ball, partnering with Lachy Waite in defence and Joel Durham in the ruck.

A fantastic win and hopefully the first of a few this finals series.

Best: L Waite, J Durham, C Powell, D Davis, A Elliott
Goals: J Morgan 2, D Davis 2, T Clarke 1, J Davey 1

Round 18 Football Reports

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:22:13 GMT

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Seymour 5.1.31 def by Bears 12.12.84

Best: C Carmichael, A Nash, D Davis, H Thomson, R Kennedy

Goals: D Davis 2, A Nash 1, A Munro 1

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Seymour 8.5.53 def Bears 6.3.39

Having locked in their ladder position last week, the Lions were ready for a tough hit out ahead of the first week of finals.

Following a couple of large wins, the Lions came out determined to take it up to a strong Bears outfit.

From the outset it was a tough tussle between the sides but the Lions were able to get the advantage in the first half before the Bears clawed back the lead in the third quarter.

In a closely fought final quarter the Lions held on for a 14 point victory.

Jack Radford returned in a best on ground performance to seal the league leading goalkicker award.

Nick Dundon worked hard around the ground a kicked a fantastic goal from 50 on the run early in the game.

Through the middle of the ground Nic Davey, Joel Badger and Joel Brooks were all influential in the final outcome.

A great win before heading into a big September.

Best: J Radford, N Dundon, J Badger, N Davey, J Brooks

Goals: J Radford 3, J Davey 2, N Dundon 1, R Gardner 1, D Davis 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 14.7.91 def Bears 8.13.61

The Lions were out to finish the season with a bang and certainly delivered, ending the year on a winning note against Shepparton.

It was a consistent four quarter performance from Seymour, keeping the Bears goalless in the second term to set the game up.

Once again, Riley Mason led all comers with five goals up forward, with Darcy Giles and Ben McCarthy lively at his feet.

Jack Peris was best on ground, providing plenty of dash around the ground while racking up possessions through the middle alongside Nathan Beattie, James Wooster and Dylan Cook.

A great way to finish the year, having missed out on a finals place by one game.

Best: J Peris, J Wooster, R Mason, N Beattie, D Cook

Goals: R Mason 5, N Beattie 2, D Giles 2, J Peris 1, N Fowler 1, M McLean 1, L Cavigan 1, B McCarthy 1

Round 18 Netball Reports

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:20:35 GMT

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Seymour 15 def by Bears 56

The scoreboard didn’t reflect the effort the girls put into today’s game.

We had some great passages of play and worked hard in defence.

Charlotte Bradley was accurate in the first half, supported by Matilda Barry, Sienna Lynch and Lily Tippett.

Isabel Meller and Eden Webster created many turnovers throughout the game but unfortunately we couldn’t capitalise on the scoreboard.

Eva Hay battled all day, contesting and applying pressure over the ball.

We have lots of positives to take away from the season with individual improvements across the court.

Café 96 Award: Isabel Meller

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Seymour 27 def by Bears 43

Sophie Butterworth worked the GS bib for a full 4 quarters. Sophie took some great catches and shot beautifully and accurately. Her hard work in the ring to get front position did not go unnoticed.

Ella Zotti had a tough gig in the middle of the court. She continuously made hard drives and fed wonderfully into our goalers.

Paige Cooper was yet again vital in our defensive end, stopping crucial goals and providing the Lions with plenty of opportunities to score.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Sophie Butterworth

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 55 def Bears 39

The game started with great intensity. The Lions were smart and efficient with ball in hand, scoring an 18 goal first quarter, while keeping the Bears to just nine goals.

A team effort with all players giving their all.

Defensive pressure was amazing.

Goaler to goaler movement was fantastic.

Inari Sushi Award: Casey Drummond

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 58 def Bears 46

The Lions faced some tough opposition with some great netball played by both sides throughout the game.

Everyone fought very hard, pulling in multiple intercepts.

Our defensive pressure was outstanding.

Well done to Olivia Pearce on her 100th game and getting best on.

Whistle Award: Olivia Pearce

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Seymour 54 drew with Bears 54

It was a strong start to the game with the Lions taking the lead.

Lucy Zotti and Rosie O’Sullivan led the way with strong leads through attack and accurate feeds to the goalers.

Sarah Szczykulski and Ruby Martin communicated well to shut Bears attacking end down.

After a tough second quarter the Lions switched up the team to give a different dynamic.

Ally Black, Ellie Fuhrmeister and Ruby Martin controlled the attacking end well while Lucy Zotti and Bridie Cantwell put plenty of pressure on in defense.

Round 17 Football Reports

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:52:15 GMT

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Seymour 3.8.26 def by Tatura 10.5.65

Best: D Davis, R Powell, L Sainsbury, A Nash, H Sullivan

Goals: D Davis 2, L Sainsbury

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Seymour 18.12.120 def Tatura 2.2.14

The Lions came out eager to continue their strong form with finals just around the quarter and they did not disappoint.

Seven first quarter goals set the game up for Seymour, doing well to keep Tatura scoreless for the entirety of the first half.

Following the main break the Lions let their foot off the gas but were still able to emerge with a solid 106 point win ahead of a tough test against Shepp Bears coming this weekend.

Taiten Thomas was a livewire up forward, taking some strong marks and combining well with Dale Short as both finished with four majors to their names.

Joel Durham kept up his big effort in the ruck with another consistent performance, working with Curtis Powell and Cooper Lubeck through the middle of the ground.

The win means the Lions will finish in fourth spot following the final game of the home and away season.

Best: T Thomas, J Durham, C Powell, D Short, C Lubeck

Goals: D Short 4, T Thomas 4, J Davey 3, C Lubeck 3, C Osmond 2, D Davis 1, J Mann 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 22.19.151 def Tatura 6.2.38

After a big win last week over United, the Lions were looking to repeat the feat against Tatura and were able to come away with a 113 point win.

Some inaccurate kicking in the first quarter saw the Lions fail to capitalise on all the play but they were able to make amends in the final three quarters of the game, kicking seven, five and seven goals to round out a great performance.

Riley Mason showed yet again why he’s the best player in the competition with a dominant performance including nine goals. The tally could’ve been much higher if not for some unselfish play throughout the game.

The midfield group dominated around stoppages with Nathan Beattie, Jack Peris and Jack Murphy all in the best alongside Dylan Cook who reinvented himself as a tap ruckman.

Other highlights of the day included great debut performances from Jackson Mansfield and Ben McCarthy. Mansfield was a strong target up forward all day with three majors, while McCarthy was busy around the ground and managed to get a goal of his own on the board.

Best: R Mason, N Beattie, J Peris, D Cook, J Murphy

Goals: R Mason 9, J Mansfield 3, J Murphy 3, L Lubeck 2, N Beattie 1, D Giles 1, B McCarthy 1, J Peris 1, R Schraven 1

Round 17 Netball Reports

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:50:44 GMT

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Seymour 23 def by Tatura 28

The early game in Tatura started off quite slow but the Lions came back punching in the second quarter.

The girls created many turnovers defensively and were able to convert well.

Isabel Meller was responsible for lots of turnovers and provided plenty of talk down the court.

Matilda Barry worked well on her timing and made some beautiful passes into the ring.

Lily Tippett’s goaling and movement in the ring was great.

Inari Sushi Award: Matilda Barry

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Seymour 44 def Tatura 40

Lilly Kelly worked really hard in the defensive circle, sticking tight to her player and getting some clean defensive turnovers. For four quarters she stayed determined and strong and was crucial to our win.

Ella Zotti and Taylah Mason worked seamlessly together in the middle of the court, creating great drive and intensity. The girls worked the ball well from end to end.

The 17s had a close four goal win, cementing their spot in the finals where they will be looking to bring the same determination and intensity.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Lilly Kelly

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 39 def Tatura 28

The team’s defensive pressure was the best we’ve seen all season.

Every player on the court worked hard to keep up the intensity.

Tatura challenged the Lions for 60 minutes but the Lions were able to adapt to changes and keep the scoreboard pressure on.

Sarah Waite, Ruby Trimble and Grace Barry were fierce.

As always, Shona Gesler was steady in the goals.

Whistle Award: Grace Barry

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 51 def Tatura 29

Seymour got off to a great start in their game against Tatura, never giving up on the contest.

The Lions played structured netball to put together a fantastic win.

Courtney Aldous, Sophie Rutherford and Andy McKenzie were fabulous in the midcourt, driving forward and creating space for our goalers.

Rooks Pizza Award: Georgia Engel

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Seymour 45 def Tatura 42

The first quarter was an even battle across the court, with out goalers working tirelessly to gain the front space.

Our defenders in the second quarter got their hands to multiple balls, creating lots of opportunities for the attacking end.

Ruby Martin created multiple turnovers.

The second half saw Tatura come out with determination, however Seymour kept their composure and calm to hold on right until the end.

Round 16 Football Reports

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:00:41 GMT

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Seymour 9.7.61 def United 6.7.43

Best: J Brock, B McCarthy, J Mansfield, A Nash, S Brown
Goals: J Mansfield 3, H Murphy 2, A Nash 1, L Sainsbury 1, J Brock 1, B Harris 1

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Seymour 21.13.139 def United 2.3.15

It was a one sided contest from the first whistle with United only able to score one goal in each half of the game.

The Lions showed why they’re a contender come September with some sensational passages of play.

Lachlan Beattie made a successful return after some time away, dominating through the middle of the ground and combining well with Joel Durham in the ruck.

The tall timber got the job done at both ends of the ground with Ollie Munro working well across half back and Jack Radford extending his lead at the top of the goal kicking charts with a big bag of seven goals.

Curtis Powell and Taiten Thomas played with determination to round out the best players in a fantastic all round performance.

Best: L Beattie, J Radford, C Powell, O Munro, T Thomas
Goals: J Radford 7, J Davey 3, D Short 3, T Thomas 3, C Lubeck 2, C Powell 1, R Gardner 1, N Davey 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 17.14.116 def United 8.8.56

The Seniors game followed a similar pattern to the Reserves with the Lions dominant from the first contest, leaving the result beyond doubt from very early on.

The Lions only took the foot off the gas in the final term, allowing United to add some respectability to the scoreline.

Jack Murphy racked up plenty of possessions in the midfield alongside his partners in crime, Nic Quigg and Nathan Beattie who were able to stay focused, dominating their direct opponents.

Cooper Holdsworth-Rose again showed why he’s a start of the future with his incredible athleticism and fantastic reading of the play.

Riley Mason was a class above with five majors, supported well up forward by Nathan Fowler and a very lively Max McLean, who both kicked three goals each.

The Lions will be back on the road next weekend to take on Tatura, looking to put another win on the board.

Best: J Murphy, N Quigg, N Beattie, C Holdsworth-Rose, R Mason
Goals: R Mason 5, N Fowler 3, M McLean 3, J Peris 1, D Davis 1, N Beattie 1, L Lubeck 1, N Quigg 1, D Giles 1

Round 16 Netball Reports

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:57:51 GMT

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Seymour 13 def by United 66

It was a lovely day at Deakin Reserve and the girls tried their hearts out contesting the ball all the way down the court.

While the girls were able to generate plenty of turnovers, they weren’t able to capitalise on these.

Today’s award went to Georgia Hadisutanto for being able to dictate and delay her player’s movement down the court.

Café 96 Award: Georgia Hadisutanto

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Seymour 45 def United 33

Ella Zotti set the pace in the game, chasing every loose ball and creating turnovers from the pressure she created. Ella was crucial in the game and played with great intensity.

Paige Cooper worked hard in the defensive circle, hunting down all the long balls and taking great, clean intercepts.

Sophie Butterworth shot 37 of 45 goals in today’s game. Her precision and accuracy was on point and she worked hard to get front position.

All the Lions worked well together and created pressure, causing some team turnovers. The girls are excited to bring the same energy into the next two games to secure a finals position.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Ella Zotti

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 43 def United 37

It was a goal for goal tussle between the top two teams on the ladder.

The second quarter saw some great defensive work by Sarah Waite and Ruby Trimble giving Seymour a two goal load going into the third quarter.

United come out strong in the third to take the lead midway.

Seymour’s attackers and accurate passes into the ring with great shooting by Shona Gesler and Mia Allen helped Seymour get out to a five goal lead.

The Lions maintained composure in the final quarter and finished with a six goal win.

Whistle Award: Ruby Trimble

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 51 def United 35

We struggled to connect in the first quarter but improved in the second half.

The Lions were able to gain a nice lead in each quarter of the game.

A strong point was the ability of the team to capitalise on early turnovers, taking the game on.

The mid court worked hard to get the ball to our shooters.

Well done to Ashlyn Webster on getting the award today and welcome back Madi Hager.

Inari Sushi Award: Ashlyn Webster

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Seymour 50 def United 46

From the start of the game Bridie Cantwell and Sarah Szczykulski made United work overtime to get the ball to the circle.

Ally Black showed great vision in WA, with Ruby Martin and Ellie Fuhrmeister creating strong movements to get to goal.

A close second quarter brought the pressure with the Lions having to work strategically to hold the lead.

A really strong third quarter allowed the Lions to break away on the scoreboard to record a great win.

Lions re-sign stars for 2026

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:49:16 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced its first re-signings for 2026 with a group of five key players putting pen to paper.

Current Senior Co-Coach Jack Murphy headlines the group, returning next season after a dominant year so far.

Fellow midfielders Nathan Beattie, reigning Senior Best & Fairest winner, and Nic Quigg, VFL listed inside mid, have also both signed on the dotted line.

Key forward Nathan Fowler will bring up 50 Senior games in his next outing for the Lions and will be back for his fourth year at The Den in 2026.

Rounding out the five is Huw Jones, who has missed the entire 2024 season after a knee reconstruction, but will be ready to go come Round 1 2026.

SFNC President Peter Elliott said these re-signings demonstrate the strong belief within the playing group about the list's potential.

“We’re thrilled to have these five boys back on board for next season. It sends a clear message that we’re serious about challenging the very best teams in the league,” Mr Elliott said.

“Jack Murphy has been outstanding as our Senior Co-Coach this year and his passion is unmatched. Nathan Beattie and Nic Quigg are star midfielders, and having all three on the park together will make us formidable in the middle.

“Nathan Fowler is a true heart and soul player and a key presence up forward. We also can’t wait to see Huwy running out again in 2026.

“While we’re out of finals contention this year, we’re focused on finishing the season strong and look forward to announcing more re-signings in the coming weeks.”

Round 15 Football Reports

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:14:02 GMT

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Seymour 10.9.69 def Euroa 8.4.52

Best: J Mansfield, P Dixon, J Brock, B McCarthy, A Nash
Goals: H Murphy 3, S Charles 2, B McCarthy 1, I Smith 1, H Thomson 1, J Mansfield 1

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Seymour 9.9.63 def Euroa 1.2.8

The Lions welcomed back a large contingent of players from injury and the great Ben Clifton pulled the jumper back on for a game.

Tom Gawthrop kicked the opening goal with a fantastic finish, only matched by some Dale Short magic a little later in the match.

Gawthrop provided a strong presence around the ground on his return with Sam Thomson showing plenty of polish in wet conditions after also returning from injury.

Likewise, Nic Davey on return showed plenty of dash and looked like he hadn’t missed a beat.

Regan Gardner and Taiten Thomas put together trademark performances, typically hard around the contest.

Euroa was never in the game with the Lions running the game out will to win by 55 points.

Best: T Gawthrop, S Thomson, N Davey, R Gardner, T Thomas
Goals: J Radford 2, D Short 2, T Gawthrop 1, J Davey 1, R Gardner 1, B Clifton 1, T Thomas 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 3.8.26 def Euroa 3.6.24

The Seniors game was played in difficult conditions, only worsening as the rain continued to fall as the game progressed.

The Lions got off to a strong start with some early girls, including a pearler from Cam Osmond to take a solid lead in the first term.

In the second, the Lions kicked when ended up being their final goal of the match as the game tightened.

The Lions were able to hold off Euroa, with Ben Cooney taking a huge pack mark near the conclusion of the game, enjoyed by all in attendance.

Cooney finished best on ground with Lachlan Giles typically tough around the contest and Nathan Fowler providing a big target in tough conditions for key forward.

Nathan Beattie and Jack Murphy continued their strong form with Beattie racking up 19 tackles for the day.

The Lions will enjoy a week off before getting back into action.

Best: B Cooney, L Giles, N Fowler, N Beattie, J Murphy
Goals: N Beattie 1, D Davis 1, C Osmond 1

Round 15 Netball Reports

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:11:52 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 19 def by Euroa 60

The girls did really well to adapt to the multiple changes made throughout the game.

Unfortunately, the girls were unable to adjust to the weather, not converting the ball down the court.

Lily Tippett did amazing in the ring, collecting rebounds and shooting the ball well.

Isabel Meller created many turnovers, with Olivia Cleave taking on feedback and adjusting her position on her goalers.

Whistle Award: Lily Tippett
Canteen Award: Olivia Cleave

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 36 def Euroa 33

Lilli Kelly played her best game of the season yet. She had so many spoils and took some key turnovers which was crucial in the dying minutes of the game.

Taylah Mason worked hard in the middle of the court. She made some hard drives and directed the play well.

Ivy Watson did well to create pressure. Ivy chased all the loose balls and gave 100%.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Lilli Kelly
Inari Sushi Award: Taylah Mason
Umpire’s Best: Taylah Mason

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 37 def Euroa 30

Some terrible weather slowed the game down.

Ruby Trimble and Casey Drummond were in every contest.

Shona Gesler and Chloe Locke combined beautifully to score some awesome goals in the wet.

Layne Lewis fired at WA with some great feeds and attack.

Euroa challenged the Lions as expected with some great contest across the court.

Rooks Pizza Award: Casey Drummond
Umpire’s Best: Ruby Trimble

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 36 def by Euroa 42

The first quarter saw plenty of play at both ends with each side evenly matches.

After being down in the first half the Lions found some flow in the middle court but unfortunately we could not get over the line in the extremely wet weather.

Bad luck girls. Went down by six goals in the end.

Café 96 Award: Andrea McKenzie

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 51 def Euroa 35

The Lions displayed great patience with the ball to carry it down the court.

Amazing connection between Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski to hold up Euroa’s goalers.

Lucy Zotti and Casey Adamson in the box added lots of pressure.

Rosie O’Sullivan stood out for her vision into the ring and excellent passing.

Umpire’s Best: Ruby Martin

Round 14 Football Reports

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:49:00 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 7.4.46 def by Mansfield 9.9.63

Best: J Mansfield, D Davis, B McCarthy, C Baumann, H Murphy
Goals: J Mansfield 4, C Baumann 2, R Powell 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 4.10.34 def Mansfield 5.3.33

The Lions were set up for a big clash against a side sitting above them on the ladder and started strongly.

Two goals in the first quarter allowed the Lions to get the lead early, before Mansfield kicked three in the second to take control of the game.

While the Lions dominated a lot of the play, they were unable to convert on the scoreboard with scores tied deep in the final term.

A point from Jack Radford with just 15 seconds to go was enough to get the Lions over the line.

Taiten Thomas was tenacious in his attack on the footy and showed great leadership around the ground, well supported by Max McLean who worked tirelessly all day. Joel Durham continued his hot run of form with Jonty Mann also playing a strong game.

Jack Davey made a strong return from injury, kicking a goal and bringing strong presence.

Best: T Thomas, M McLean, J Davey, J Mann, J Durham
Goals: M Itter 1, R Gardner 1, J Mann 1, J Davey 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 11.19.85 def Mansfield 20.4.124

The Lions knew they were up for a fight against a strong Mansfield line up but got off to a fantastic start with five first term goals.

Roles were reversed in the second, with Mansfield kicking seven goals straight before the Lions got back in the game in the penultimate quarter.

Another seven goal quarter in the last allowed Mansfield to get away with a comfortable win. Inaccurate kicking cost the Lions with 30 scoring shots to Mansfield’s 24.

Cooper Holdsworth-Rose played a fantastic game in defence, with James Wooster also showing plenty of leadership behind the ball in a strong game.

The midfield combo of Nathan Beattie, Jack Murphy and Lachlan Giles worked hard all day, with Giles continuing to boost his output every week.

The Lions now look forward to taking on Euroa at home.

Best: C Holdsworth-Rose, J Wooster, N Beattie, J Murphy, L Giles
Goals: C Osmond 3, N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, R Kennedy 2, J Murphy 1, R Schraven 1

Round 14 Netball Reports

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:47:03 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 24 def by Mansfield 28

The girls came out firing in our game against Mansfield.

They have all shown so much improvement from the beginning of the season, only going down by four goals.

Sienna Lynch got the award this week for her consistent drive down the court.

Charlotte Bradley was constantly putting up her goals while Eden Webster created positive turnovers in the defensive end.

Unfortunately, the girls couldn’t quite get over the line.

Whistle Award: Sienna Lynch

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 35 def by Mansfield 46

Ella Zotti stayed positive and worked tirelessly through the middle of the court for the entire game. Her direction and voice provided plenty of good passages of play.

Ivy Watson worked her feet and created great space in the circle. Her work behind the ball did not go unnoticed.

Taylah Mason made some strong drives into the circle and sent some beautiful bullets into our goalers.

Despite the girls’ loss, they played a strong game of netball and had some clean passages of play.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Ella Zotti
Canteen Award: Ivy Watson

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 53 def Mansfield 23

The Lions had a dominant first quarter, keeping Mansfield to a single goal.

The defensive unit of Sarah Waite, Ruby Trimble, Grace Barry and Casey Drummond was unstoppable.

Shona Gesler, Mia Allen and Chloe Locke were composed in attack while Ruby Trimble was in every contest.

Mia Allen came on with grunt and spark that the attack needed while Layne Lewis played with great intensity.

Café 96 Award: Ruby Trimble

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 74 def Mansfield 31

A strong first quarter for the Lions in all areas saw the Lions take an early lead.

Eleisha Saunders took out the club dinner award with a strong defensive game, causing turnovers and great drive and skill through the attacking end.

Chloe Butterworth performed well in the goal circle, creating drive and movement, taking out the Rooks award.

The Lions worked well in all areas, taking home a strong win.

Rooks Pizza Award: Chloe Butterworth
Club Dinner Award: Eleisha Saunders

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 67 def Mansfield 28

Q1: Great defensive pressure outside of the rung, awesome defensive rebounds, great transition from turnover.

Q2: Ruby Martin intercepts were unreal, pressure out the front was great, awesome ball speed in attack.

Q3: Paige Cooper stood out on debut with multiple intercepts.

Q4: Much better transition and linking down the court.

Round 13 Football Reports

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:14:33 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 5.11.41 def Swans 5.5.35

Best: A Nash, D Davis, Z Brown, C Carmichael, P Dixon
Goals: C Carmichael 2, A Nash 1, C Baumann 1, J Brock 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 6.9.45 def Swans 3.10.28

The Lions were eager to get back on the winner’s list after going down to Kyabram before the bye.

In a scrappy first term, neither side was able to put a major on the board with the Lions kicking the only goal of the second quarter.

The contest evened up in the third with the game in the balance at the final break before Seymour was able to kick three unanswered goals in the last to win the game.

Despite going down early with an injury, Jack Radford battled through to kick three crucial goals, with Jonty Mann working hard around the ground.

The engine room of Taiten Thomas, Joel Badger and Sam House were influential in the final outcome, going hard at the footy all day to drive the Lions forward.

Joel Durham continued his hot run of form, standing up in the final quarter, working tirelessly in the ruck and taking contested marks around the ground.

A great win for the Lions.

Best: S House, J Mann, J Durham, J Badger, T Thomas
Goals: J Radford 3, J Morgan 2, D Davis 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 14.10.94 def Swans 10.10.70

The Lions were primed for an important game against the Swans and were able to play positive footy from the first bounce.

In a tight first term the Lions were able to get a lead before dominating the second term and taking a comfortable lead into the major break.

The Swans bounced back in the third, with everything to play for in the final term. It was all one way traffic from early in the last as the Lions dominated general play and finished the match with a comfortable four goal win.

Riley Mason was dominant up forward with the Swans having no answers for him in the air or around the ground.

Nick Dundon played his best game of the season, providing plenty of run from half back while the midfield combination of James Wooster, Jack Murphy and Jack Peris gelled to great effect.

The Lions will look to cause an upset against Mansfield at home this coming weekend.

Best: R Mason, N Dundon, J Murphy, J Peris, J Wooster
Goals: R Mason 6, N Fowler 2, J Murphy 1, J Peris 1, C Osmond 1, W Le Deux 1, D Scopel 1, C Lubeck 1

Round 13 Netball Reports

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:12:38 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 14 def by Swans 34

After a cold start in the morning in Shepp the defensive work of the girls was amazing, creating many turnovers.

Isabel Meller, Eden Webster and Eva Hay all stood out against a quality opposition.

The Lions continue to get better, reducing the margin from 32 goals against the Swans earlier in the year to just 20.

Matilda Barry did an outstanding job, running out in centre.

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 42 def Swans 34

Sophie Butterworth had a ripper game. Her movement in the circle and prelims were impeccable. Sophie shot at 80 per cent accuracy and deservedly was awarded best on.

Ella Zotti yet again worked tirelessly in the middle of the court. Her communication and leadership allowed the Lions to flow seamlessly through the court.

Lilli Kelly took some great intercepts down our defensive end. She created great pressure and was a threat in the circle.

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 59 def Swans 49

The team settled into the game well by the end of the first quarter. Chloe Locke and Shona Gesler led the way with precision goaling.

Sophie Munro collected the majority of the team’s gains in the first with five to her name.

Sophie Allen gave grunt to the defensive line up.

The Swans put up a fight and challenged the Lions.

Grace Barry was a massive workhorse, feeding the ball beautifully into the goalers.

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 60 def Swans 44

The first and last quarters were blinders for the Lions, shooting lots of goals and pulling in multiple intercepts.

Our defensive team of Georgia Engel and Toni Bootland were powerhouses in the ring with lots of rebounds.

The girls held strong to win the game by 16 goals.

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 51 def Swans 49

The Lions got off to a fantastic start to the game with some great feeds into our goalers.

Lucy Zotti, Bridie Cantwell and Sarah Szczykulski controlled the defensive end well and created a lot of positive turnovers.

Courtney Aldous through the mid court created a strong force with her defensive skills and ability to adapt to the attacking end.

Round 12 Football Reports

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:15:28 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 6.8.44 def by Kyabram 8.8.56

Best: B McCarthy, Z Brown, H Thomson, D Davis, L Sainsbury
Goals: R Kennedy 3, J Mansfield 2, H Thomson 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 10.9.69 def by Kyabram 13.4.82

The undermanned Lions knew they were up for a tough test against the top of the table Bombers.

Kyabram kicked five goals in the first quarter with Seymour struggling to move the ball forward.

After the first break it was a different story with the Lions winning the final three quarters on the scoreboard and taking it right up to a high quality opposition.

Unfortunately, the slow start left the Lions with too much to do, going down by 13 points.

Will Le Deux was by far the best player on the ground, dominating around stoppages, finding space and kicking four goals from the middle.

Cam Osmond won plenty of footy further up the ground while Joel Durham battled hard all day in the ruck without any respite.

Sam Fuhrmeister took on a tough job down back and held his own, with Ollie Munro providing a target in the forward half of the ground.

A big thank you to the Under 18s boys who stood up and filled in. Hugh Murphy kicked a great goal and Lachlan Donnelly completed a run down tackle for the ages.

A great effort from the Lions who will be strengthened by some returning players after the bye.

Best: W Le Deux, C Osmond, J Durham, S Fuhrmeister, O Munro
Goals: W Le Deux 4, O Munro 2, J Mann 1, M Itter 1, H Murphy 1, J Badger 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 7.8.50 def by Kyabram 20.16.136

It was always going to be a tough ask for the Lions against an undefeated Ky and so it proved to be.

Seymour was right in the game early, gaining an early lead before going into the first break just 3 points down.

From there it was all one was traffic with the Lions going down by 86 points.

In some good news, Nic Quigg made a successful return, kicking a couple of goals to go with plenty of disposals.

Lachlan Beattie was tenacious in the back half and even managed to kick his first goal for the Lions late in the day. His attack on the footy and tenacity was matched by Darcy Giles and Lachy Giles who played an important role through the middle of the ground.

The Lions will be looking to bounce back against the Swans after a week off.

Best: N Quigg, L Beattie, J Murphy, D Giles, L Giles
Goals: N Quigg 2, N Beattie 1, R Schraven 1, C Lubeck 1, L Beattie 1, D Giles 1

Round 12 Netball Reports

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:13:47 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 36 def Kyabram 23

It was a bright and early start for the girls against Kyabram.

The Under 15s girls played a ripper of a game with all of them showing off their skill and ability throughout the game.

Eden Webster created many turnovers and touches in the defensive end, earning her the award for the day.

Izzy Gordon did amazing work, applying pressure all the way down the court and playing in new positions.

Charlotte Bradley was very accurate, scoring most of our goals.

Good work girls!

Whistle Award: Eden Webster

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 37 def Kyabram 34

Taylah Mason received best on in today’s match for her continuous work ethic throughout the court. Taylah created great pressure down the court and caused a lot of turnovers.

Paige Cooper had a great game. She hunted down some great balls coming into the circle and took clean turnovers.

Ivy Watson played GA and WA. Her front drives in WA always provided the girls with a clear option. Ivy’s hard work around the circle was amazing.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason
Rooks Pizza Award: Paige Cooper

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 60 def Kyabram 34

The team remained consistent defensively, keeping Kyabram to no more than 10 goals a quarter.

Ruby Trimble was amazing in WD, creating havoc for Kyabram’s attackers.

The team played with control and composure to get the win.

Layne Lewis and Casey Drummond were settled and smart through the midcourt.

Chloe Locke was a threat at both ends, reading the play well and contributing to the team’s win.

Club Dinner: Ruby Trimble
Inari Sushi Award: Layne Lewis

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 52 def Kyabram 29

The Lions got off to a flawless start in the game which gave us a lead in every quarter.

The Lions capitalised on early turnovers to take the game on.

The midcourt team of Courtney Aldous, Eleisha Saunders, Sophie Rutherford and Andy McKenzie worked really hard to get our shooters the ball.

Well done everyone on a smashing game to celebrate Sophie Rutherford and Ashlyn Webster’s 100th games.

Cafe 96 Award: Sophie Rutherford
Canteen Award: Courtney Aldous

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 62 def Kyabram 31

Ellie Fuhrmeister started strong with accurate shooting, scoring nine of the ten goals in the first quarter.

An evenly matched second quarter saw the Lions use different strategic plays to work the ball down the court.

Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski took crucial intercepts that led to goals.

Olivia Barry’s speed and determination for the ball gave the attacking end strong feeds and plenty of options.

Lions to run school holiday netball clinics for kids

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:07:14 GMT

The Seymour Lions are excited to announce a series of school holiday netball clinics for young players looking to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and have a whole lot of fun on the court.

Designed for passionate junior netballers from across the region, these full-day clinics offer a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the best. For just $50 per participant, attendees will be coached by Seymour’s Head Coach, Casey Adamson, who brings a wealth of professional experience to the court. With a strong background in elite-level netball, Casey is eager to share her insights, techniques, and love for the game with the next generation of netball stars.

She will be joined by a selection of Seymour’s top senior netballers, who will lend their skills and enthusiasm to the sessions, making it a truly valuable and inspiring experience for every participant.

The clinics will be held at Kings Park Netball Courts and run from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Clinic Dates:

Tuesday 8th July – for children aged 9 to 11
Thursday 17th July – for children aged 12 to 14

The clinics cater to a range of skill levels and are a great way to stay active, make new friends, and develop a deeper love for netball during the school break.

Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

To book your place and learn more about the clinics, visit:
https://www.seymourlions.com.au/category/school-holiday-netball-clinics

$16,000 raised for Breast Cancer Network Australia

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:55:44 GMT

The Seymour Lions’ annual Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) fundraiser, Sarah’s Day, has raised a phenomenal $16,000 for people affected by breast cancer, ensuring they receive the very best care, treatment and support.

The day is an opportunity for the Seymour community to remember all those impacted by cancer and to honour the memory of Sarah Locke, a long-time and passionate Lion who lost her battle with breast cancer in August 2022.

More than 150 people bought tickets to enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie, community and laughter, with raffle prizes donated by a range of local businesses.

$8,000 was raised on the day, with the donation matched, ensuring $16,000 will go to support Australians with breast cancer.

Seymour President, Peter Elliott, said the Club was once again blown away by the support shown by the community.

“Sarah’s Day is a day everyone at our Club looks forward to. It’s a great chance to come together as a community and raise funds for an important cause,” he said.

“We couldn’t be more grateful for the support provided by local businesses that donated prizes, and our incredible volunteers who organised the event.

“Once again, Tatura Football Netball Club got behind the day in a big way, and we really value the bonds built with another fantastic Club.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone for making the day a success. We know these funds will make a big difference for people in some of their most difficult moments.”

Round 11 Football Reports

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:19:05 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 7.6.48 def Echuca 7.5.47

Best: D Davis, H Thomson, S Charles, L Donnelly, O Fulton
Goals: S Charles 2, L Sainsbury 1, C Baumann 1, H Murphy 1, L Hurlock 1, A Munro 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 12.12.84 def Echuca 6.4.40

The Lions knew they were up for a tough test against Echuca, who always put a strong side on the park.

It proved a difficult first term with Seymour trailing at the break before they flicked the switch and dominated the remainder of the game.

Back to back four goal quarters through the middle of the game put the Lions in an unbeatable position at three quarter time, allowing the boys to wrap up a great win away from home.

Sam Fuhrmeister stood above the rest to finish best on ground, taking crucial intercept and contested marks all day to provide drive from the defensive end.

Cooper Lubeck and Regan Gardner were superb through the middle of the ground as Joel Durham continued his strong form in the ruck.

In the forward line, Jack Radford kicked another bag of 5 goals, to see him sitting in a comfortable position atop the Reserves GVL goalkickers table.

The Lions will now take on top of the table Kyabram at home this weekend.

Best: S Fuhrmeister, C Lubeck, R Gardner, J Durham, J Radford
Goals: J Radford 5, O Munro 3, S McMaster 2, C Osmond 1, J Morgan 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 4.15.39 def by Echuca 10.15.75

It was a tough day for the Seniors up at Echuca, going down by six goals in a game that could have been much closer.

A slow start in the first quarter saw the Lions give up a three goal advantage, one they worked hard at pegging back through the middle quarters.

Despite dominating play in the third quarter, with 9 scoring shots to 3, some inaccurate kicking cost the Lions a chance to have their noses in front going into the final term.

Echuca proved too good in the last, running over the top to claim the win.

Nathan Beattie, Jack Murphy and James Wooster remained consistent, winning plenty of ball through the middle of the ground, while Lewis Lubeck worked up the field and played a strong game in his 50th for the club.

Darcy Giles provided tremendous pressure around the ball, showing fantastic work rate.

The Lions get the chance to put their best foot forward against the undefeated Kyabram at home this weekend.

Best: N Beattie, J Murphy, L Lubeck, D Giles, J Wooster
Goals: R Mason 2, W Le Deux 1, C Powell 1

Round 11 Netball Reports

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:17:24 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 26 def by Echuca 54

After a long drive up to Echuca bright and early, the girls were competitive in the second quarter and won the final term.

The girls have worked hard on maintaining their consistency throughout full games.

Sienna Lynch fed the ball into the ring all day, earning her the match award.

Eva Hay took on feedback and implemented changes with great impact, shutting down Echuca’s WA who was a primary influence in their attacking end.

Plenty of positives to take from the game.

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 38 def by Echuca 46

Paige Cooper was crucial in today’s game. Paige took some amazing intercepts and rebounded well.

Taylah Mason had a tough three quarters in centre, running the middle of the court. Taylah set the pace and applied great pressure.

Sophie Butterworth’s work ethic in the circle was sensational, creating great space and shooting beautifully.

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 55 def Echuca 31

Chloe Locke dominated, hunting the ball with precision timing. Her team was able to capitalise and put scoreboard pressure on early.

The team’s patience and decision making was consistent.

The changes to the line up during the game were adapted to well with the team able to try different structuring and build confidence as a group.

Casey Drummond and Grace Barry led through the midcourt, giving energy and grunt for the Lions.

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 56 def Echuca 40

The Lions were nice and clean all over the court which allowed the girls to get up by a comfortable 16 goals.

The entire team provided strong, full court, defensive pressure with all defensive work amazing.

With the Lions working hard all game it was a well deserved win.

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 60 def Echuca 49

The sun finally came out for the A Grade game, ready for a great game of netball.

The first quarter was goal for goal, with both sides showing intensity around the court.

The third quarter was a blinder for the Lions, shooting 18 goals, setting up the last quarter run home.

Ruby Martin proved unstoppable in GK, pulling in multiple intercepts.

Great win for the Lions.

Round 10 Football Reports

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:46:41 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 3.6.24 def by Rochester 9.13.67

Best: D Arandt, A Nash, L Sainsbury, H Thomson, B McCarthy
Goals: S Brown 1, A Nash 1, L Sainsbury 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 12.20.92 def Rochester 6.5.41

The Lions continued their winning ways with a 51 point victory over Rochester.

The first half saw an even contest with the Lions working hard to head into half time with a slender lead. While Seymour dominated general play, they were unable to fully capitalise on the scoreboard.

After half time the Lions put on the after burners, kicking five unanswered goals in the final term in an impressive win.

Cooper Lubeck and Will Le Deux were dominant through the middle, while Tyler Clarke was prominent across the ground. Joel Brooks played his best game of the season, well supported by Joel Durham who worked tirelessly in the ruck.

The Lions will face a tough test next week on the road against Echuca.

Best: C Lubeck, W Le Deux, J Durham, T Clarke, J Brooks
Goals: C Osmond 3, C Lubeck 2, O Munro 2, T Clarke 1, J Morgan 1, J Radford 1, R Gardner 1, F Rutherford 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 7.3.45 def by Rochester 7.12.54

The Lions came out of the blocks slowly and faced a three goal deficit at quarter time.

Seymour was able to steady the ship in the second term before kicking four goals straight in the third to leave the game all square at the final break.

Unfortunately, in a scrappy final term Rochester kicked the only goal to emerge victorious by 9 points.

Nathan Beattie racked up plenty of possessions in the middle of the ground with Seamus Feery continuing his strong run of form in the ruck.

Nathan Fowler provided a target up forward all day while the defensive duo of Lucas Cavigan and Tom Jeffrey played crucial roles in repelling forward 50 entries and driving the ball forward.

Best: N Beattie, N Fowler, S Feery, T Jeffrey, L Cavigan
Goals: L Lubeck 2, N Fowler 2, J Murphy 1, R Schraven 1, J Wooster 1

Round 10 Netball Reports

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:44:56 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 40 def Rochester 37

The Under 15s have broken their duck in sensational fashion.

A whole team effort consisting of patience, persistence, effort and pressure got the young Lions the win.

We were a bit slow to start in the first quarter with Rochy getting the jump on us but we chipped away, getting vital turnovers and capitalising on our efforts, winning every quarter after the first.

Issy Gordon was a fantastic addition to the team, providing options and drive with Charlotte Bradley providing both solid holds and movement in the goal circle.

Eden Webster, along with the defensive end were relentless in putting pressure over the ball and getting tips and turnovers.

There was amazing teamwork throughout, backing each other and having confidence in releasing the ball.

The girls have been working so hard at training and behind the scenes.

This win was a long way in the making but was so very well earned and deserved.

Café 96 Award: Charlotte Bradley

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 30 def by Rochester 39

Taylah Mason had an outstanding game, bringing high intensity and creating numerous turnovers throughout the match.

Paige Cooper was flawless in the Goal Keeper position, securing multiple rebounds and forcing key turnovers.

Ella Zotti took command of the mid court, showing strong leadership. Her drive and precise passes into the goal circle were instrumental in setting up scoring opportunities.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason
Inari Sushi Award: Paige Cooper

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 41 def by Rochester 43

A close game that resulted in the B Reserves’ first loss of the season.

Grace Barry was outstanding in giving her team opportunities.

Chloe Locke went from end to end, sparking energy for the team.

Whistle Award: Grace Barry
Canteen Award: Chloe Locke

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 55 def Rochester 39

We started strong, holding our space and dominating in defence.

Lots of turnovers created plenty of opportunities for our shooters.

Well done girls, keep up the great netball.

Rooks Pizza Award: Eleisha Saunders
Club Dinner Award: Shona Gesler

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 80 def Rochester 38

The wall on Rochester’s centre pass created by Lucy Zotti, Bridie Cantwell and Casey Adamson stopped Rochester from receiving the centre pass.

The ball movement and timing in the attacking end was spot on with Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister shooting accurately.

Ruby Martin and Bridie Cantwell were active in their movement in the defensive end.

The whole team participated in creating a box and wall, causing Rochester to hold the ball and create turnovers.

Lucy Zotti dominated in WD, creating multiple turnovers that led to goals.

Round 9 Football Reports

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:36:01 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 4.5.29 def by Benalla 11.11.77

Best: B McCarthy, H Sullivan, A Nash, H Murphy, B Harris
Goals: B McCarthy 2, H Murphy 2

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 22.7.139 def Benalla 3.2.20

The Lions came out of the blocks strongly putting six majors on the board in the first term.

From there it was all smooth sailing across a strong four quarter performance.

Curtis Powell dominated through the middle of the ground, picking up plenty of the footy and kicking some classy goals.

Jack Radford backed up a bag of nine last week with another bag of nine.

Cooper Lubeck put together a strong performance in his second game back with Max McLean putting his best foot forward.

Jack Davey played a strong game after celebrating his 21 ^st birthday during the week while Joel Durham made his presence felt around the ground.

Best: C Powell, M McLean, C Lubeck, J Davey, J Durham

Goals: J Radford 9, C Powell 4, J Morgan 3, M McLean 2, C Lubeck 1, C Osmond 1, J Nai 1, W O’Sullivan 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 14.6.90 def Benalla 7.14.56

The Lions were out to make amends after a poor showing at Mooroopna last weekend and managed to get themselves back on the winner’s list against Benalla.

The first quarter was an even contest between both sides with Dylan Scopel standing out for his run and drive through the middle of the ground.

In the second term, the Lions were able to obtain some breathing space in a five goal to one quarter.

While Benalla had a chance to get back in the game, inaccurate kicking in front of goal was capitalised upon by the Lions who played a great final quarter in wet conditions.

Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie were ball magnets again, with Lachlan Beattie putting in a fantastic performance after missing last week through injury.

Nathan Fowler provided a target up forward all day but yet again Rory Kennedy showed why he is a star of the future, booting three goals in another impactful game from the 16 year old.

Best: J Murphy, D Scopel, N Beattie, N Fowler, L Beattie
Goals: R Kennedy 3, N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, J Murphy 2, L Cavigan 1, D Giles 1, S House 1, W Le Deux 1, D Scopel 1

Round 9 Netball Reports

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:33:21 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 16 def by Benalla 32

We welcomed two debutants into The Den this week in Ava Gordon and Pippa joining the team.

Both girls did an amazing job in their first game with the Lions.

Ava Gordon provided amazing drive and options through the ring, receiving the Rooks Award.

Matilda Barry created intercepts and kept her head high.

The wet weather did not help the Lions who were defeated by 16 goals.

Rooks Pizza Award: Ava Gordon
Club Dinner Award: Matilda Barry

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 40 def Benalla 32

Sophie Butterworth was dominant in the goal circle, creating great space and strong options for the ball. Her accuracy and tireless work ethic in the ring earned her the title of Best on Court.

Ella Zotti worked tirelessly throughout the court, contributing significantly with her depth and drive which helped propel the team’s momentum forward.

Taylah Mason played a great game in WD, consistently applying pressure and securing plenty of turnovers.

Overall, the girls played well as a team with their collective effort leading to a well deserved 8 goal win.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Sophie Butterworth
Café 96 Award: Ella Zotti

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 53 def Benalla 28

The Lions were consistent in the first half, scoring well and limiting Benalla’s opportunities.

The team was able to adapt well to combination changes.

Layne Lewis and Casey Drummond played with intent and high energy.

Mia Allen settled well into GA and shot with great confidence.

Inari Sushi Award: Casey Drummond

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 59 def Benalla 22

It was a nice start to the game and our defenders were great and continued to put amazing pressure on the ball.

Mid-court changes allowed Seymour to settle and take control of the game.

Well done to everyone on a good game.

Whistle Award: Georgia Engel
Club Dinner Award: Sophie Rutherford

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 70 def Benalla 29

The Lions capitalised on early turnovers to take a nine goal lead at quarter time. Lucy Zotti provided plenty of great pressure over the ball.

Benalla were able to control the second quarter early with the Lions settling to changes before Seymour’s feeds to Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister were rewarded.

Ruby Martin changed to GS and shot 16 from 22 for the third quarter with the Lions’ defensive pressure across the court impressive.

The Lions finished the match with great transitions and Coach Adamson pleased with the performance.

Round 8 Football Reports

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:45:29 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 7.11.53 def by Mooroopna 9.12.66

Best: A Nash, H Murphy, C Baumann, B McCarthy, R Kennedy
Goals: R Kennedy 4, C Lynch 1, B McCarthy 1, A Nash 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 14.10.96 def Mooroopna 3.2.20

The Lions put together a dominant performance, keeping Mooroopna scoreless in the first half of the game.

Yet again it was Jack Radford who led the charge with nine majors in another great display.

Young Lions Curtis Powell and Harry Martin put together strong games, well supported by Joel Durham in the ruck and Harry Palmer around the ground.

The Lions are sitting in fifth place ahead of a return to Kings Park this weekend.

Best: C Powell, H Martin, J Durham, H Palmer, J Radford
Goals: J Radford 9, C Lubeck 1, J Morgan 1, I Porter 1, C Powell 1, T Thomas 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 6.4.40 def by Mooroopna 13.12.90

The Lions were on the back foot early in the game with Mooroopna having nine scoring shots in the first quarter of the game.

Straighter kicking in the second quarter put the Cats in a strong position at half time, with the Lions unable to pin the lead back at any stage.

Dylan Scopel and Tom Martin worked tirelessly despite repeated entries into the defensive 50 while Nathan Fowler provided a target all day in difficult conditions.

Through the middle of the ground, James Wooster and Jack Murphy stood out on a tough day for the Lions.

Best: J Wooster, D Scopel, T Martin, J Murphy, N Fowler
Goals: B Cooney 1, D Davis 1, A Elliott 1, J Murphy 1, S Thomson 1, J Wooster 1

Round 8 Netball Reports

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:43:34 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 15 def by Mooroopna 57

It was a beautiful, sunny day in Mooroopna with the girls starting off strongly in the defensive end.

The defensive pressure resulted in several turnovers.

Olivia Cleave received the award this week, taking on board and implementing feedback.

Isabel Meller also stood out for her shotting and movement in the goal ring.

Unfortunately it was not our day.

Canteen Award: Olivia Cleave

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 27 def by Mooroopna 59

Ella Zotti worked tirelessly through the midcourt, creating strong drives all day and offering plenty of options.

Kyra Pearce and Sophie Butterworth teamed up to take on Mooroopna’s tall attackers, doing an excellent job of shutting them down.

The girls managed to secure some great rebounds and turnovers, contributing strongly to the team’s defensive effort.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Ella Zotti

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 46 def Mooroopna 26

The Lions continued their winning ways with Shona Gesler unstoppable, shooting the majority of the team’s goals.

Layne Lewis had plenty of energy, feeding the goalers well and creating plenty of defensive pressure.

Chloe Locke, Sarah Waite and Sophie Munro were terrific in defence.

Casey Drummond, Grace Barry and Sophie Allen all worked hard through the midcourt to create scoreboard pressure.

Mia Allen stood strong and shot with confidence.

Whistle Award: Layne Lewis

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 53 def Mooroopna 38

The Lions struggled to connect in the first half but improved in the second half.

The team played with great energy and determination.

Our shooters were outstanding and our defensive pressure was amazing in the last quarter.

To win the game by 15 goals was outstanding.

Inari Sushi Award: Courtney Aldous

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 46 def Mooroopna 40

It was a physical match between the competition’s big cats.

The Lions started the game well with a dominant 11-6 first quarter.

The middle two quarters saw Mooroopna take their opportunities with the Lions turning the ball over.

Seymour’s defensive play saw them settle into the final quarter with a quick 7-0 lead.

Ally Black was tirelessly working the midcourt and provided space for Ellie Fuhrmeister.

Mooroopna settled their game and drew back the lead with the Lions holding on to give them their fifth win of the season.

Round 7 Netball Reports

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:38:56 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 21 def by Bears 46

The Lions put up a valiant effort against the Bears in what was always going to be a tough contest.

Our defensive pressure across the whole court was a great improvement and really made Shepp have to work hard.

Eden Webster and Eva Hay combined well in the defensive circle whilst Isabel Meller and Charlotte Bradley put our girls on the board.

Moving Matilda Barry into the centre provided additional drive into our attacking end.

All the girls played well in what was a brilliant team effort.

Keep building Lions!

Whistle Award: Charlotte Bradley

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 26 def by Bears 34

Taylah Mason worked tirelessly throughout the middle of the court, providing hard drives and consistent intensity. Her determination and effort earned her the best on court honours.

Lilli Kelly worked incredibly hard in the circle, staying right on her player throughout the game. Her sharp footwork allowed her to create clean intercepts and secure important rebounds.

Sophie Butterworth played with great awareness in our goal circle today, creating beautiful space and positioning herself well. She also put up some impressive shorts and showcased her skill and composure under pressure.

The girls gave a strong effort against the Bears, showing determination and teamwork. Despite their hard work they were unable to come away with the win.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 30 def Bears 29

The Lions were put through their paces in a very tightly contested game.

After being down in the first quarter the Lions found some flow in the middle quarters, taking the lead.

The girls held strong to win the game by one goals with maturity and patience winning the game.

Casey Drummond was solid as usual and Sarah Waite provided heaps of opportunities.

Inari Sushi Award – Sarah Waite
Club Dinner – Casey Drummond

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 36 def by Bears 38

The Lions worked very hard but unfortunately came up short in the end.

Our first half was great, including strong defensive pressure that was amazing over the ball.

In our last half we struggled to connect with lots of lost balls and give aways.

Welcome back to Lyndel Feery.

The Bears were too strong in the end.

Rooks Pizza Award – Shona Gesler

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 41 def by Bears 61

The Lions faced a stiff contest against a very strong Bears outfit.

The wall was working well in defence and slowed the Bears getting to the ring.

Casey Adamson and Rosie O’Sullivan were strong in the attacking end, getting the ball to the ring.

Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister’s goaler to goaler work creating strong passing to shoot.

Ruby Martin stepped into GS and had some strong holds.

Lucy Zotti held up the Bears’ WA well off the centre pass.

Unfortunately, the girls were unable to hunt down the Bears.

Round 7 Football Reports

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:36:19 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 2.6.18 def by Bears 10.12.72

Best: I Smith, A Nash, L Sainsbury, A Munro, L Thomas
Goals: A Nash 1, D Davis 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 4.7.31 def by Bears 6.8.44

The Lions took to the field in windy conditions with honours shared in the first half.

The Bears were able to kick away in the third term with the wind, setting up a blockbuster final quarter.

While the Lions were able to put a goal on the board early in the last, play was suspended for a Bears injury, taking away Seymour’s chance to pin back the lead with the strong breeze.

Nick Dundon had another strong outing, showing his class around the ground, while Max McLean showed trademark determination around the contest.

Nic Davey provided plenty of run with Joel Durham working tirelessly in the ruck all day.

Sam Fuhrmeister held the backline together as it withstood repeat entries.

Best: N Dundon, M McLean, N Davey, S Fuhrmeister, J Durham
Goals: T Thomas 1, J Morgan 1, C Lorenzi 1, C Powell 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 10.9.69 def Bears 7.11.53

The Lions prepared well throughout the week for an important clash with the Bears.

A win would be enough to see the Lions enter the top six with a positive win-loss record for the first time in 2025.

The Lions started strongly in the first term with Thomas Wardley lively early, snagging two goals in the quarter.

A very even second period saw the game in the balance before the Lions kicked away in the third to put a big enough buffer on the Bears, withstanding a final quarter surge.

Ben Cooney was a brick wall in defence, supported by Lachlan Giles and Lachlan Beattie.

The two Essendon VFL boys in Jack Peris and Nic Quigg were relentless in their attack on the ball all day with great performances around the ground.

Best: B Cooney, N Quigg, J Peris, L Giles, L Beattie
Goals: N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, T Wardley 2, D Giles 1, T Jeffrey 1, J Peris 1, R Schraven 1

Round 6 Football Reports

Sun, 11 May 2025 10:09:16 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 14.13.97 def Tatura 2.2.14

Best: B McCarthy, J Mansfield, D Davis, A Nash, S Charles
Goals: S Charles 3, D Davis 2, J Mansfield 2, S Brown 1, Z Brown 1, C Lynch 1, B McCarthy 1, A Munro 1, L Sainsbury 1, H Thomson 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 22.11.143 def Tatura 3.1.19

The Lions came out of the blocks firing and piled on the goals across a strong four quarter performance to finish with a thumping 124 point win.

Jack Radford was yet again the star of the show, dominant up forward in an incredible 10 goal performance. He’s now kicked 30 for the year and 22 in the last three games.

Thomas Wardley provided dash and poise through the middle of the ground to overcome some pre-game navigation difficulties.

Curtis Powell and Nick Dundon were influential around the ground with Jay Eager putting in a big effort in very warm rucking conditions.

Best: J Radford, T Wardley, C Powell, N Dundon, J Eager
Goals: J Radford 10, M McLean 3, W Le Deux 3, J Brooks 2, C Powell 1, J Eager 1, T Thomas 1, J Morgan 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 21.19.145 def Tatura 6.5.41

The Lions made it three wins on the spin with a 104 point victory over Tatura.

It didn’t take long for the Lions to get on the board, kicking six goals in the first term before Tatura was able to even up the contest in the second.

After half time it was all one way traffic with the Lions keeping Tatura scoreless for the entire second half.

The young guns impressed once again, Josh Porter finishing best on ground and Rory Kennedy kicking three goals to go with three on his senior debut.

Jack Peris showed his class around the ground, supported well by Jack Murphy and Seamus Feery in the ruck.

Tom Jeffrey and Nathan Fowler bagged five goals each with Chook being named best on ground by the umpires.

Best: J Porter, N Fowler, J Peris, S Feery, J Murphy

Goals: N Fowler 5, T Jeffrey 5, R Kennedy 3, J Peris 2, J Murphy 2, D Giles 1, J Wooster 1, L Lubeck 1, S House 1

Round 6 Netball Reports

Sun, 11 May 2025 10:07:39 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 31 def by Tatura 44

The Under 15s put their highest score for the season on the board which was a huge positive.

The defenders worked hard to gain turnovers and Eva Hay did well in her first defensive roll in the ring.

Charlotte Bradley and Isabel Meller gave great options in the ring.

It was good to see the girls putting their training into the game, giving depth options down the court.

Keep up the good work girls!

Canteen Award: Georgia Hadisutanto

Inari Sushi Award: Charlotte Bradley

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 30 def Tatura 29

It was an absolute thriller in the Under 17s with the girls getting over the line by a goal.

Kyra Pearce’s one on one pressure was unreal and created a lot of turnovers on centre passes and further down the court. She also sunk into circle defence and took some crucial rebounds.

Lilli Kelly and Paige Cooper’s circle defence was relentless. The rebounds and communication between the two girls was crucial and played a huge role in the final result.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Kyra Pearce

Whistle Award: Lilli Kelly

Umpire’s Best on: Sophie Butterworth

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 40 def Tatura 30

Shona Gesler and Olivia Pearce worked incredibly well in the goal circle, shooting with confidence.

The defensive unit of Chloe Locke, Sarah Waite, Grace Barry and Casey Drummond caused mayhem for the Tatura attackers.

Casey Drummond was solid through the mid court, taking intercepts and transitioning into attack.

Rooks Pizza Award: Sarah Waite

Club Dinner: Grace Barry

Umpire’s Best: Sarah Waite

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 71 def Tatura 31

The Lions got off to an awesome start. Our defenders were great and continued some great pressure over the ball.

Mid-court changes allowed the Lions to settle and take control of the play.

Well done to Courtney Aldous on winning the match ball and well done to everyone on another great win.

Cafe 96 Award: Ashlyn Webster

Canteen Award: Courtney Aldous

Umpire’s Best: Courtney Aldous

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 43 drew with Tatura 43

The conditions were perfect for the big A Grade clash and the celebration of Sarah’s Day.

The first quarter saw the team evenly matched with both sides moving the ball quickly and applying good defensive pressure.

The last quarter was an absolute nail biter, going down to the last few seconds. The Lions were able to score in the dying moments to secure a draw.

Well done to Casey Adamson who was named best on court by the umpires.

Canteen Award: Ruby Martin

Umpire’s Best: Casey Adamson

Round 5 Football Reports

Sat, 03 May 2025 10:55:49 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 3.4.22 def by United 11.12.78

Best: I Smith, D Davis, A Nash, C Baumann, H Murphy
Goals: Z Brown 1, A Munro 1, H Murphy 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 16.10.106 def United 7.2.44

The Lions put together another blistering display in perfect conditions to run out winners by over ten goals against United.

The damage was yet again done by Jack Radford up forward who backed up his bag of six at Euroa with seven in another dominant display.

Around the ground, the output was consistent with Tom Wardley accumulating possessions to finish best on ground alongside Will Le Deux who has set a high standard since his return.

Jay Eager provided fantastic presence in the ruck with strong work rate around the ground, while Nic Davey was able to sneak forward and kick a couple of classy goals.

The Lions will be looking to keep their run going against Tatura next weekend.

Best: T Wardley, J Radford, J Eager, W Le Deux, N Davey
Goals: J Radford 7, J Morgan 3, N Davey 2, J Badger 1, J Brooks 1, S McMaster 1, T Wardley 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 13.7.85 def United 11.13.79

The Lions made it back to back wins with a thrilling one goal win over United.

The Lions got off to a superb start in the first term before the play reversed in the second quarter as United got control of the game.

Seymour came out strongly after half time with Lewis Lubeck hitting the scoreboard, finishing with 4 goals, and a handy lead in hand going into the final quarter.

Despite some tense moments, the Lions got over the line with fantastic performances through the middle from Jack Murphy, James Wooster and Ricky Schraven, well supported by Seamus Feery in a trademark ruck performance.

Sam Thomson played a sensational game across half back, standing up when the Lions were under pressure.

Best: J Murphy, J Wooster, S Feery, S Thomson, R Schraven
Goals: L Lubeck 4, J Murphy 3, N Beattie 1, R Schraven 1, T Jeffrey 1, L Cavigan 1, C Osmond 1, J Peris 1

Round 5 Netball Reports

Sat, 03 May 2025 10:53:53 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 16 def by United 71

The Under 15s came up against a well drilled Shepp United team but the girls kept their heads high and fought until the end.

Sienna Lynch took on the coach’s instruction all game and put feedback into practice with terrific drives off the line for the centre pass and positive movement in the attacking end.

The defensive end tried their best all game against a very tall shooting team.

Georgia Hadisutanto was strong throughout the game in centre, giving lots of options for the team.

Rooks Pizza Award: Georgia Hadisutanto
Whistle Award: Sienna Lynch

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 31 def by United 35

Paige Cooper was pivotal in the Lion’s game today with her one on one defence outstanding and causing clean turnovers.

Ivy Watson was versatile in today’s game, starting in WA but switching into the goal circle when needed. Ivy’s work ethic was second to none.

Lilly Kelly worked in the defensive circle and did well finding the body and getting rebounds.

The Lions worked hard in this game and gave it their all but Shepp United were stronger today. The girls are excited to bring their all next week.

O’Sullivan Builders: Paige Cooper
Club Dinner: Ivy Watson

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 44 def United 24

Sarah Waite was everywhere in the first quarter, causing mayhem for the Shepp United attackers.

There were plenty of gains as a defensive unit and the goaling accuracy was great.

Cindy was able to use all 11 players to contribute to the team’s win.

Café 96 Award: Layne Lewis

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 71 def United 14

It was a great game by the girls, gaining another win after an east start.

Ashlyn Webster was a powerhouse in the goaling circle.

Our mid court worked hard with lots of turnovers, led by Madilyn Hager.

Chloe Butterworth shot very well and moved the ball in the attacking end.

A fantastic win in Andy McKenzie’s 250 ^th game for the Lions.

Inari Sushi Award: Chloe Butterworth

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 62 def United 53

The first quarter proved to be an absolute ripper with great pressure applied from both teams and the scores ended up level heading into the first break.

The third quarter saw the Lions effort and intensity rewarded with a 19 goal haul. Ruby Martin and Ally Black connected effortlessly in the goal circle.

The last quarter saw the Lions keep their calm and with fantastic team connection were able to take the win with a 9 goal lead.

Round 4 Football Reports

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:11:21 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 2.7.19 def by Euroa 11.9.75

Best: A Nash, C Baumann, L Donnelly, Z Brown, P Dixon
Goals: A Munro 1, R Powell 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 14.14.98 def Euroa 0.5.5

The Lions made light work of Euroa, keeping them goalless for the entire game and dominating from the outset.

Jack Radford continued his fantastic start to his career at The Den with a six goal haul, while Will Le Deux made an impressive start to the season in a best on ground performance.

Curtis Powell, Nic Davey and Thomas Wardley rounded out the best, just some of the great young Lions coming through the ranks.

Best: W Le Deux, C Powell, J Radford, N Davey, T Wardley
Goals: J Radford 6, W Le Deux 2, J Badger 1, J Davey 1, N Davey 1, C Murray 1, D Saunders 1, T Thomas 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 16.11.107 def Euroa 8.11.59

The Lions put on a dominant performance to get their first win of the season, keeping Euroa goalless for the best part of three quarters.

From the first bounce the result was never in doubt as the Lions dominated the play and through strong pressure created plenty of Euroa turnovers.

Cam Osmond kicked his first senior goal for the club early and certainly didn’t look out of place, booting three for the day, with Nathan Fowler and Tom Jeffrey also lively up forward.

Jack Murphy put in a best on ground performance with four goals to go with plenty of possessions around the ground.

Jesse Brock played his best game for the Lions, completely outclassing his opponent and patrolling the ground with great presence.

Nathan Beattie put in a trademark performance, with Darcy Giles providing a spark around the ground and James Wooster building strongly after a delayed start to the season.

While Euroa won the last term, the game was over early with the Lions taking bragging rights in the ANZAC round fixture. A great team effort from all.

Best: J Murphy, J Brock, D Giles, N Beattie, J Wooster

Goals: J Murphy 4, C Osmond 3, N Fowler 3, T Jeffrey 2, M McLean 1, L Lubeck 1, L Giles 1, S House 1

Round 4 Netball Reports

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:03:02 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 23 def by Euroa 48

It was a tough start to the day for the Lions with Euroa beginning strongly with their defensive pressure creating errors.

Our defenders Eden Webster and Isabel Meller worked hard for little reward as Euroa were accurate in the circle.

Eva Hay, Georgia Hadisutanto, Sienna Lynch and Matilda Barry all worked hard with strong leads.

Charlotte Bradley did an amazing job, holding her head high and showing persistence throughout the game.

Inari Sushi Award: Charlotte Bradley

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 50 def Euroa 32

The Lions got back on the winner’s list with an 18 goal victory over Euroa.

Sophie’s consistency in the goal circle was outstanding, shooting beautifully and taking some crucial rebounds.

Paige Cooper’s defensive pressure yet again was amazing. Paige took control of the centre circle and provided the team with lots of turnovers.

Sienna Porter came back from a week off and created great space, chasing every loose ball in the attacking end and creating great turnovers.

The 17s worked beautifully together and pulled off a team defence, full court zone through Euroa’s transition. The girls should be very proud of their performance.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Sophie Butterworth

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 46 def Euroa 43

The Lions continued their unbeaten run with a three goal win over Euroa.

It was a team effort across the first quarter with the Lions showing great intensity.

Defensive pressure from the girls created turnovers and rebounds, to go with some fantastic long court connections.

It was a solid mid court game by both teams with Casey Drummond and Grace Barry in great contests with their opponents.

Welcome back game for Liv Pearce, bringing accurate goaling and combining well with Shona to push the lead at half time.

Chloe Locke stabilized the defensive circle with Sarah Waite and Ruby Trimble getting their hands to balls in an even final term.

Rooks Pizza Award: Sarah Waite

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 55 def Euroa 45

Defensive pressure from the Lions created early turnovers in a 21 goal first term.

Precision passing by into goals by Andrea McKenzie rewarded by both shooters giving the Lions an 11 goal lead at quarter time.

Euroa’s defensive play dominated the second quarter as the Lions made some changes.

Euroa reduced the margin to just 2 goals at half time.

The Lions were composed in the 3 ^rd with some great passages of play and connections the length of the court to extend the three quarter time lead out to nine goals.

Courtney Aldous showed her experience and settled the defensive end when under pressure.

A strong finish from the girls saw them pick up a 10 goal win in a great team effort.

Whistle Award: Courtney Aldous

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 48 def by Euroa 69

Euroa started the game with quick ball movement and accurate goaling to take the lead by seven goals at the first break.

The Lions kept fighting the entire game with the last quarter proving to be their best.

Ruby Martin, Toni Bootland and Olivia Barry were standouts across the match.

Round 3 Netball Reports

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 22:23:09 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 21 def by Mansfield 41

It was a bright and early start for the Lions in Mansfield who worked tirelessly but came up short in the end.

The pressure in defence stepped up, creating many turnovers but the Lions were unable to fully capitalise on these.

Isabel Meller and Eden Webster were both strong in defense despite the very accurate Mansfield goalers providing little opportunity for rebounds.

Charlotte Bradley was accurate at the other end of the court, creating space in the goal ring.

The girls are continuing to improve their skills and gel as a team each week.

Whistle Award: Isabel Meller

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 31 def by Mansfield 45

The Lions couldn’t get the win after a fantastic performance last week.

Paige Cooper’s defence in the circle was outstanding, creating many turnovers and taking some amazing rebounds to give the team lots of opportunities to score.

Sophie Butterworth created great space in the ring and took some beautiful shots.

Ella Zotti worked tirelessly all day in the middle of the court creating great pressure.

The 17s girls kept their heads up in this tough game and will be back next week to try and get the W!

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Paige Cooper

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 63 def Mansfield 12

The Lions got off to a confident start with the whole team firing, piling on 20 goals in the first quarter while keeping Mansfield to a solitary goal.

Ruby Trimble was everywhere and crucial to many goals, giving the team plenty of scoring opportunities.

Mia Allen and Shona Gesler were reliable as always, shooting accurately.

A great team effort and a great win.

Inari Sushi Award: Shona Gesler

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 76 def Mansfield 15

It was a great team effort by all the girls in what was a flawless win.

Our team showed great spirit and determination throughout.

Toni Bootland was instrumental with lots of turnovers in a best on court performance.

It was a consistent four quarter effort with a nice start to the game as Chloe Butterworth and Ashlyn Webster started strongly.

Rooks Pizza Award: Toni Bootland

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 73 def Mansfield 25

The game started out with quick footwork and great ball movement from Seymour, adding on eleven goals for the quarter.

The Lions saw two Under 17s step into the game with Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti making great connections through the mid court.

Ally Black was a standout with accuracy in the goal circle and feeds into Ellie Fuhrmeister.

A really consistent game from the Lions with various combinations.

The last quarter was brilliant with 21 goals scored.

Round 2 Football Reports

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:28:32 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 7.6.48 def by Swans 13.8.86

Best: D Davis, B McCarthy, H Thomson, R Powell, J Kennedy
Goals: C Carmichael 1, D Davis 1, A Nash 1, R Powell 1, I Smith 1, H Sullivan 1, H Thomson 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 8.4.52 def by Swans 10.7.67

The Lions put together a strong first half display against the Swans before falling away in the second half and going down by 15 points.

The new look forward combination of Cam Osmond and Jack Radford proved a handful yet again with Osmond putting in a best on ground performance that included a couple of handy goals.

Through the middle of the ground Joel Badger, Jay Eager and Max McLean combined well, working tirelessly in the heat of the day.

A 5 goal second term was the highlight for the Lions but a seven goal to one second half in favour of the Swans put them out of the game.

Best: C Osmond, J Radford, J Badger, J Eager, M McLean
Goals: J Radford 3, C Osmond 2, J Badger 1, M McLean 1, S McMaster 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 11.5.71 def by Swans 16.13.109

The Lions got off to a solid start in the first term but a strong second quarter from the Swans saw them head into half time up by a couple of goals.

A high scoring third term kept the Lions within touching distance at the final break before the Swans kicked away to win the game by 38 points.

Nic Quigg and Dylan Cook picked up where they left off in Round 1, combining well in the midfield and working hard across the ground in the heat. They were well supported by Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie and while Seamus Feery was outsized in the ruck, he was tireless all day.

The Lions will be looking to put together a consistent four quarter effort next week and get on the board for 2025.

Best: N Quigg, D Cook, S Feery, J Murphy, N Beattie
Goals: N Fowler 3, L Lubeck 2, N Beattie 1, L Cavigan 1, C Powell 1, N Quigg 1, D Scopel 1, L Waite 1

Round 2 Netball Reports

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:07:07 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 21 def by Swans 53

The Lions put together a solid showing in the heat against the Swans who always bring a quality side to Kings Park.

Eden Webster provided plenty of strong rebounds in defence with Edenrose Dundon working well with strong drives in WA.

Some great pressure throughout the court allowed the Lions to make consistent turnovers.

The girls did well considering the heat but it wasn’t our day. Eva Hay did really well, taking on feedback in a best on court performance.

Café 96 Award: Eva Hay

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 44 def Swans 34

The Lions came pumped up and ready to bounce back after a Round 1 defeat.

Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti gave their all for four quarters, working tirelessly up and down the court causing many turnovers and hard drives.

Ivy Watson provided great movement in the ring, creating great space and shot beautifully.

The team stepped up from last week – they were connected and bought great intensity to the game leading to their great win.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 36 def Swans 27

The Lions made an energetic start to the game with all the girls on the court firing from the first whistle.

Sarah Waite had fantastic footwork in the defensive circle, providing the team with many rebounding opportunities.

Chloe Locke read the play extremely well, contributing strongly to the win.

Casey Drummond was a workhorse as usual through the midcourt with Paige Cooper stepping up from the Under 17s and making a positive impact.

Whistle Award: Sarah Waite

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 43 def Swans 40

The Lions faced some tough opposition with some great netball played by both sides throughout the game. Thankfully, an 18 goal last term saw the Lions take a 3 goal win.

Ashlyn Webster stood up in the final quarter, playing a huge role in the Lions getting over the line.

Madilyn Hager worked very hard in defensive, obtaining several important turnovers.

A great team effort from everyone in the heat of the day.

Club Dinner Award: Ashlyn Webster
Inari Sushi Award: Madilyn Hager

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 56 def Swans 48

There was a large crowd at the netball to celebrate Ellie Fuhrmeister being awarded GVL Life Membership for 200 A Grade games.

The first quarter saw a 13 goal blitz from Ruby Martin and Ellie Fuhrmeister, working beautifully together in the circle.

Rosie O’Sullivan worked tirelessly with hard drives off the line to win numerous centre passes.

Casey Adamson led through the mid court, picking off wayward Swan passes and creating opportunities to score.

Courtney Aldous, Naomi Fitzpatrick and Bridie Cantwell played with strong defensive pressure right across the mid court and into the Swans’ goal circle.

The eight goal win was hard fought in the Autumn heat.

Round 1 Netball Reports

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 01:31:49 GMT

Australian Trenching & Excavations UNDER 15s

Seymour 28 def by Rochester 39

The Lions took some time to settle into the game in their first hit out of the season.

The 1 ^st and last quarters were highlights for the team, winning the final term of the game.

Lily Tippett did a fantastic job, putting up some great goals for the tram while Matilda Barry produced some strong one on one defending, turning over the ball and winning the award for the day.

A top effort in the first game of the season.

Inari Sushi Award: Matilda Barry

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 24 def by Rochester 48

The Lions came up short in their Round 1 clash with Rochester but there were plenty of positives to take away.

Paige Cooper took some beautiful rebounds in the defensive circle.

Sienna Porter settled in well in GS and put up some amazing goals.

Ella Zotti was a powerhouse through the middle of the court, providing the team with a lot of drive and control.

The Lions worked well together for their first hit out of the season and look forward to growing their skills and teamwork for next week.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Paige Cooper

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 45 def Rochester 37

In a Grand Final rematch it was the Lions who again came away victorious though a 16 goal last quarter.

Shona Gesler was unstoppable in the goal ring, showing great movement and benefiting from strong feeds from midcourt.

Sophie Allen demonstrated confidence in her first senior game, showing strength and composure across the court.

The tram adapted well to many changes and combined to take home a Round 1 win.

Club Dinner Award: Sophie Allen

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 44 def Rochester 43

In the game of the day, the Lions emerged victorious by a single goal to keep a fast finishing Rochester at bay.

It was a tight opening half with the Lions going into the main break just five goals up.

Andrea McKenzie, Chloe Butterworth and Ash Webster showed strong connection.

The defensive combination of Madi Hager, Georgia Engel and Toni Bootland shut down the Rochester attack with great defensive pressure over the ball. Toni picked up where she left off in 2024, stepping up a grade and showing her skill, dominating the defensive circle.

It was a great match by both sides in all areas of the court with only a single goal separating the teams at the final whistle.

Whistle Award: Andrea McKenzie

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 59 def Rochester 43

The Lions got off to the perfect start in season 2025 with a big win over Rochester.

Ruby Martin made some crucial intercepts throughout the game and the return of Casey Adamson was a huge boost to the Lions as she linked well with Rosie O’Sullivan throughout the mid court.

Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister continued their strong work in the ring, controlling space and proving elusive for the Rochester defenders.

Bridie Cantwell added great pressure on the centre pass to delay Rochester’s ball movements in a big win for the Lions.

Round 1 Football Reports

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:40:44 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 5.11.41 def by Rochester 6.6.42

Best: D Davis, C Carmichael, B McCarthy, J Kennedy, P Dixon
Goals: S Brown 1, Z Brown 1, S Charles 1, B McCarthy 1, A Nash 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 11.9.75 def Rochester 5.1.31

The Reserves kicked off the season against Rochester, who gained the upper hand in last year’s preliminary final against the Lions.

It looked like it was set to be another close contest with Rochester taking a slender lead into half time.

After the break, the Lions came out energised and managed to keep the Tigers scoreless for the rest of the game while piling on seven goals of their own.

Nic Davey made a fantastic return, finishing best on ground in a great all round performance.

Tyler Clarke and Sam Fuhrmeister also impressed around the ground while Jay Eager was a strong presence from the first bounce.

Cam Osmond and Jack Radford were impressive in their debut games for the Lions, proving a deadly combination.

Will O’Sullivan had the crowd in raptures with his return to the game, displaying great forward craft.

A superb start to the season for the Reserves.

Best: N Davey, T Clarke, J Eager, S Fuhrmeister, C Osmond
Goals: C Osmond 3, N Davey 2, W O’Sullivan 2, J Radford 2, S McMaster 1, T Thomas 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 5.10.40 def by Rochester 18.11.119

The Lions knew they were in for a tough match against a strong Rochester outfit and so it proved to be.

The first quarter saw the Lions’ best effort of the match with a couple of goals and Rochester only holding a four point lead.

Tom Jeffrey bagged his first goal for the Lions early on, with Lucas Cavigan and Lachy Giles doing likewise later in the day.

Rochester put the game to bed in the second quarter kicking seven goals while the Lions were held goalless in the third term before eventually going down by 79 points.

Nic Quigg worked hard all day in the middle alongside Jack Murphy and in great news for Lions fans, Dylan Cook played a solid game in his return to senior footy.

New recruit Lachy Beattie fought hard down back while Lucas Cavigan put his best foot forward on debut.

A tough day for the Lions who will be looking to bounce back at home next week.

Best: N Quigg, J Murphy, L Beattie, D Cook, L Cavigan
Goals: N Beattie 1, L Cavigan 1, L Giles 1, T Jeffrey 1, O Munro 1

SFNC Handbook released

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:49:17 GMT

The SFNC is delighted to announce the release of its new SFNC Handbook.

This resource contains everything you need to know about the SFNC including club history, 2024 results and messages from our President and Coaches.

Most importantly, the Handbook contains information about all our incredible sponsors who we urge all our members to support.

They put their hard-earned into our club and we ask that our supporters return the favour.

Note: The Handbook will progressively updated as required.

Lions bolster squad with new recruits

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:34:43 GMT

The Seymour Lions have bolstered their senior football squad with several recruits committing to the club for the 2025 Goulburn Valley League season.

Sam House joins the Den after multiple seasons with Hurstbridge in the Northern Football League and will bolster Seymour’s forward line. House signed with GWS’ VFL and previously represented the Northern Knights in the Coates Talent League.

Joining House up forward is Cam Osmond, recruited from Lancefield/Assumption College with the ability to play a high or deep role within the forward line.

Also bolstering the Lions’ key position stocks is Tom Gawthrop , a towering 196cm key position player from the Woodend Football Club following junior football at the Calder Cannons. Gawthrop is a versatile player, who can play across centre half back or present as a spearhead forward in front of goals.

Another recruit with high level experience is Tom Jeffrey . A 186cm utility, Jeffrey has represented the Aspley Hornets in the NEAFL and the Brisbane Lions in the VFL.

A recruit from closer to home is Lachy Beattie , brother of 2024 SFNC B&F winner Nathan, who is joining the Lions after a few dominant seasons with the Yea Tigers. Before that Lachy played across half back with the Whittlesea Eagles, becoming a key player within their back six.

Finally, 2024 KDFL McNamara Medallist Rielly Old has been recruited from Nagambie. Rielly is a big-bodied midfielder who will add great versatility to the Lions midfield group this season.

Lions’ Senior Co-Coach Jack Murphy said the club was excited about the prospects of the senior group in 2025.

“We had a bit of a mixed season last year with injuries and some lapses in games which cost us a place in the top six,” Mr. Murphy said.

“We’re pleased to have retained the majority of our squad from last season, and with a young list, there is still plenty of growth ahead.

“Thanks to some injuries, we were able to blood a lot of Under-18s players in senior footy last year, and it will be pretty competitive for spots come the start of the season.

“All our new recruits have great footballing experience and IQ and will add plenty to our senior squad.

“We’re still working on a few players and hope to have some announcements in the month ahead.

“We’re looking forward to getting through the rest of pre-season and putting our best foot forward in Round 1.”

Lions announce 2025 A Grade squad

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:32:07 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced its A Grade netball squad for the 2025 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

The Lions will be looking to once again challenge the best teams in September after being defeated by Echuca in an Elimination Final last year.

In a massive boost for the Lions, star netballer Casey Adamson has been appointed playing Head Coach. Adamson, previously a professional netballer, will draw on her extensive experience which includes stints at the Collingwood Magpies in the Netball Super League and Boroondara Express in the Victorian Netball League.

Adamson is looking forward to the return of netball on April 5 and her new coaching role.

“We’ve got a great squad once again this season and we’re all eager for Round 1 to come around,” Ms Adamson said.

“Last year was a bit disappointing, going out in an Elimination Final and I know the girls are eager to push deeper into finals this year.

“I’m excited to step up into the Head Coach role and think I’ve got plenty to give to our entire netball department, from A Grade down to Under 15s.

“Ellie Fuhrmeister has done a fantastic job over the past few seasons and it’s all about building on her work and seeing how far we can go this year.”

The A Grade squad remains largely unchanged from last season, with Adamson returning from injury and Lucy Zotti making the step up as a full-time A Grade player.

“Personally, I’m so excited to get back on the court with a very strong squad,” Ms Adamson said.

“We’ve got fantastic players right across the court and amazing depth through our grades once again.

“Lucy Zotti has been a consistent performer for a long time, no matter where she’s played, and her inclusion in the A Grade squad is a testament to the hard work she’s put in.

“We kick off away in Round 1, but we can’t wait to return to Kings Park in Round 2 and take on the Swans at home.”

2025 A Grade Squad

Casey Adamson (Coach)

Olivia Barry

Ally Black

Bridie Cantwell

Ellie Fuhrmeister

Ruby Martin

Rosie O’Sullivan

Sarah Szczykulski

Lucy Zotti

Elliott takes the reins at The Den

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:32:54 GMT

Peter Elliott has been announced as the new President of the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC), taking the reins from Gerard O’Sullivan who stood down as the joint-longest serving President in SFNC history.

Elliott had a distinguished career at Seymour as a key position player and was a member of the Lions’ 1991 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) Senior Premiership. His son Alex is also a current player with the club.

As the GVL season approaches, Elliott said he was eager to get to work to ensure the Lions have another successful season.

“It’s an incredibly exciting time to be involved at Seymour, with a great group of footballers, netballers and volunteers,” Mr Elliott said.

“The last few seasons have seen some great results across all our grades, and we’re excited to see the growth in some of our younger players this season.

“The club is in a great position at the moment and it’s a fantastic time to be involved in community sport.

“I’d encourage anyone who wants to lend a hand to reach out and help the Lions in 2025. We’ve got plenty of roles that could do with some volunteer support, and I can guarantee you’ll get plenty out of your time at the club.”

Elliott thanked Gerard O’Sullivan for his contribution to the SFNC across his two stints as President.

“Being involved at an Executive level at a club is a very time-consuming role, and it would be impossible to quantify the time Gerard has put into the Seymour Lions,” Mr Elliott said.

“He’s been a tireless volunteer as long as I can remember and a fantastic leader across his time as President.

“Sandra and the entire O’Sullivan family have been fantastic volunteers, supporters and officials and deserve our thanks.

“Local clubs are nothing without top quality volunteers and we’re all indebted to Gerard for his magnificent service.”

The Seymour Lions will kick off their 2025 GVL campaign on April 5 away against Rochester before hosting the Swans in their first home game of the season on April 12.

Anyone interested in volunteering with the SFNC is encouraged to reach out to Pete Elliott via email at sfncpresident@outlook.com

Lions' finest celebrated

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:27:20 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club held its Presentation Night at Kings Park on Thursday September 26, celebrating the achievements of players and volunteers throughout the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Club President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated players for their on-field achievements during the season.

“We had all our senior netball teams and two of our football teams playing finals which is a fantastic achievement,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Our B Reserve girls were undoubtedly the stars of the show, going through the season undefeated and claiming the premiership.

“There are some really talented young players coming up through both the football and netball and we can’t wait to watch their progress over the coming years.

Mr O’Sullivan also thanked volunteers who make every training session, matchday and season possible.

“While we are incredibly proud of our players, in many ways presentation night is also about the amazing volunteers who keep our club running,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We were also able to welcome a new qualified Life Member as a result of Ellie Fuhrmeister reaching 200 A Grade games during the season which is a fantastic achievement.”

The Senior Best & Fairest Award has been renamed the Gary Brown Medal, recognising Mr Brown’s decades of service to the SFNC as Club Secretary with Nathan Beattie the inaugural winner.

“It was fantastic to be able to award the Gary Brown Medal for the very first time with Nathan Beattie a deserving winner after an incredible season,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Gary dedicated a huge amount of his life to our club and it’s only fitting to have the Senior Best and Fairest now bear his name.

“Once again, congratulations to all our award winner and we look forward to coming back even better in 2025.”

A full list of award winners can be found below.

Leading Goal Kickers

U18s – Heath Lane (33 Goals)

Reserves – Julian Morgan (56 Goals)

Seniors – Riley Mason (72 Goals)

Club Awards

Netball Appreciation Award – Kelly Smith

Lenny Brown Best Netball Club Person Award – Gen Pearce

Lions Pride – Paul Lewis

Best Club Person – Clint Rose

Eamonn O’Connor Award – Nathan Fowler

Life Membership

Ellie Fuhrmeister (200 A Grade games)

B Reserve Grand Final Match Report

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:20:07 GMT

GRAND FINAL - O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 43 v Rochester 30

The Lions were a few goals down early before Toni Bootland stepped on and took control in defence, taking crucial intercepts that allowed the Lions to go into the break at quarter time ahead.

All the girls gave 100 per cent throughout the game with strong leads and accurate passing into Shona Gesler and Mia Allen in the ring.

Toni Bootland, Sarah Waite and Sophie Munro worked so hard in the defensive end, constantly putting pressure on the Rochester goalers.

Grace Barry, Casey Drummond and Layne Lewis carried the ball down the court with efficiency, controlling the mid court.

The Lions had the game under control at three quarter time and enjoyed the last quarter, knowing they’d finish the day with medals around their necks.

Congratulations to Courtney Aldous on coaching an incredible undefeated season and well done to Toni Bootland who was adjudged Best on Court by the umpires.

What a team and what a season!

Reserves Preliminary Final Match Report

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:57:43 GMT

PRELIMINARY FINAL - O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 5.9.39 v Rochester 9.10.64

The Lions headed up the GV to take on Rochester for a spot in the Grand Final and were greeted by typically windy conditions at Deakin Reserve.

The beginning of the first quarter saw the Lions dominate play, however they were unable to apply scoreboard pressure before Rochester finished the term strongly.

In the second term the boys were able to get back into the game with Dale Short kicking a pearler of a goal from long range.

The third quarter broke the Lions with Rochester kicking three goals to one, allowing them to head into the last with a lead that proved too much for the boys to claw back.

Tayte Lewis showed his usual determination around the contest and Jonty Mann played his best game of the season.

The backline found themselves under heavy pressure throughout the game with Clayton Salmon and Jack Glen tireless all day.

Jaxon Lantzke stood tall once again around the contest, but it wasn’t enough to get the Lions over the line.

Another fantastic season from the Reserves with a huge thanks due to Dundo and Pete Elliott for their work throughout the season, alongside Team Manager Michael Salmon and a great group of volunteers.

Best: T Lewis, C Salmon, J Mann, J Glen, J Lantzke
Goals: J Morgan 2, D Short 2, F Rutherford 1

Lion Leaders Locked in for 2025

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:55:36 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced its A Grade netball coach and Senior Coaches for the 2025 GVL season.

Current Senior Coach Ben Davey has recommitted to the role for another season and will be joined by Jack Murphy who has made the step up from Senior Assistant Coach to Senior Co-Coach.

The duo will continue to draw on their extensive football experience—Davey with his senior GVL premierships and time in North Melbourne’s coaching ranks, and Murphy with his considerable career in the VFL.

SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was thrilled to reappoint Davey and Murphy for the 2025 season.

“Ben has been huge for our club since returning as Senior Coach and we’re so lucky to have a coach of his knowledge, experience and passion at The Den,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Murph has put in an incredible amount of work as a Senior Assistant Coach over the past couple of seasons and his promotion reflects his dedication to the Lions.

“We have full confidence in both Ben and Murph and look forward to a successful 2025 with them in charge of a fantastic group of young footballers.”

Following Ellie Fuhrmeister’s recent resignation, the SFNC has appointed A Grade star Casey Adamson as the new A Grade coach.

“Casey has been a superstar player for a long time at the Lions and is eager to take on the coaching role,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“She’s played professional netball and knows exactly what it takes to taste success in September.

“To be able to appoint such a quality netballer as A Grade coach from within our ranks is fantastic for the club.”

Fuhrmeister to stand down as Head Coach at The Den

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:00:16 GMT

The Seymour Lions’ Head Netball Coach Ellie Fuhrmeister has announced that she will step down from the role following the conclusion of the 2024 GVL season.

Fuhrmeister took the reins in 2022, overseeing an unprecedented clean sweep of all three senior netball premierships that year.

Over her three seasons as Head Coach, all Seymour senior teams have gone deep in September with the club firmly established as one of the powerhouses of the netball competition.

While she took over as Head Coach in 2022, Fuhrmeister has experienced coaching every grade at the club from Under 15s to A Grade, played in three A Grade Premierships, including one as captain, and represented the GVL in Interleague netball over three seasons.

Fuhrmeister’s achievements as both a coach and a player have her sitting comfortably among the Lions’ finest netballers.

While she’s stepping back from coaching, Fuhrmeister remains committed to the club as a player for the 2025 season, hoping the Lions can once again feature at the business end of the season across all grades.

SFNC Statement:

Ellie has been a crucial part of our club as a player and coach over a long period of time and we’re incredibly grateful for the work she’s put in.

Our club’s netball program has gone from strength to strength under Ellie’s leadership and as a coach she leaves a lasting legacy on our club.

Since Ellie’s A Grade debut in 2013 she’s been a crucial member of our club both on and off field and we’re proud to call her a Lion.

The three senior netball premierships the Lions took home in 2022 stand alone as the greatest netball achievement in GVL history.

Ellie is a Lion great through and through and we can’t wait to see her back on court in a playing role next season.”

Semi Final Football Results

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:56:36 GMT

SEMI FINAL - Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 10.10.70 v Shepparton 11.12.78

Best: T Wardley, D Davis, L Cavigan, C Powell, J Porter

Goals: H Lane 3, O Munro 3, D Davis 2, R Kennedy 2

SEMI FINAL - O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 2.7.19 v Echuca 17.13.115

The Lions knew they were in for a tough game against the top of the table Echuca and they proved too strong from the outset, putting the Lions on the back foot after a five goal first quarter.

While the boys improved their effort and attack on the footy in the second term, they were unable to hit the scoreboard themselves.

Down back, Clayton Salmon and Jack Davey fought hard all day under enormous pressure, while Tayte Lewis and Max McLean didn’t back down all day.

Alex Elliott was best on for the Lions, picking up plenty of the footy around the ground.

The boys are fortunate to have a second chance and will play off next week for a spot in the Grand Final and a rematch against Echuca.

Best: A Elliott, T Lewis, J Davey, C Salmon, M McLean

Goals: R Graham 1, S Thomson 1

B Reserve Semi Final Match Report

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:38:05 GMT

SEMI FINAL - O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 52 v Euroa 38

The scores were level at quarter time before the Lions came out strongly in the second term with an 18 goal quarter to put the game beyond Euroa’s reach thanks to contributions from all players.

Grace Barry controlled the centre of the court applying pressure defensively and offensively.

Mia Allen came on and impacted the scoreboard, shooting with accuracy and providing plenty of movement in the ring.

Sophie Munro created crucial turnovers that ensured Euroa was never able to get back into the game.

Mariah Baumann’s drives and work on the circle edge was crucial to the result.

Paige Cooper, Taylah Mason and Sophie Munro have all been fantastic additions to the team from the Under 17s, playing fantastic supporting roles.

The girls have now booked their place in the Grand Final in a fortnight’s time!

Inari Sushi Award: Shona Gesler

Week 1 Finals - Football Results

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:46:54 GMT

ELIMINATION FINAL - Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 10.16.76 v Mooroopna 3.4.22

Best: C Holdsworth-Rose, D Davis, W Le Deux, H Lane, T Wardley
Goals: O Munro 3, H Lane 2, J Brown 1, W Le Deux 1, J Porter 1

ELIMINATION FINAL - O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 9.7.61 v Euroa 6.10.46

The Lions stood up in their do or die clash against Euroa in very blustery conditions at Echuca.

The boys came out of the blocks on fire kicking three first term goals, but this effort was replicated by Euroa in the second term to have the game in the balance.

The third quarter was when the Lions stamped their authority on the game, kicking four goals and gaining back the lead at the final break.

Euroa got within a kick in the last before the Lions were able to regain composure.

The sealer was a magical moment, with Riley “Gurkie” Graham dribbling through a beauty and celebrating with passion.

Tayte Lewis was unstoppable in the middle all day, driving the ball forward and doing plenty of defensive work, alongside Max McLean and Will Laird who were all hard at the contest all day.

Jaxon Lantzke was huge in the ruck, with plenty of support coming from General Ollie Lubeck.

Will Dundon racked up possessions across the defensive end of the ground, gaining crucial meterage with every disposal.

The Lions will look to cause an upset next week and keep the momentum going.

Best: T Lewis, W Dundon, J Lantzke, M McLean, W Laird

Goals: R Graham 3, J Morgan 2, J Lantzke 1, M McLean 1, S McMaster 1, F Rutherford 1

Week 1 Finals - Netball Results

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:41:06 GMT

QUALIFYING FINAL - O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 37 v Rochester 31

It was a tough start for the Lions who went into quarter time five goals down but after a switch up in attack they were able to get their noses in front by a goal at half time.

Sophie Munro and Sarah Waite communicated and moved will within the ring to create the crucial turnovers the Lions needed.

Mia Allen and Shona Gesler clocked the attacking end and found their feet under the ring.

Grace Barry and Casey Drummond fed the ball in well all day with strong leads through the midcourt.

Club Dinner Award: Mia Allen

ELIMINATION FINAL - Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 47 v Shepparton 54

The Lions got off to a strong start in a game that was goal for goal early on.

Seymour presented with strong pressure from the start from defenders and the midcourt.

Midcourt changes allowed the Lions to settle and take control leading into half time.

Shepparton ramped up the pressure after the main break and were able to get in front.

Seymour fought hard but unfortunately it wasn’t quite enough in the end.

Well done to Kelly and the B Grade girls on another fantastic season.

ELIMINATION FINAL - Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 34 v Echuca 41

The A Grade girls fought valiantly in their Elimination Final against Echuca but sadly their season has come to an end.

The Bombers came out of the blocks firing, with the Lions facing a nine goal deficit at half time and looking all but out of the game.

However, the girls fought back fantastically in the third quarter, reducing Echuca’s lead to just three goals at the final break.

In the end the Bombers were able to hold the Lions at bay and finish the day victorious.

Eleisha Saunders put in a best on court performance for the Lions, working tirelessly through the midcourt, providing pressure and run in both directions.

Ruby Martin showed her versatility, switching to the attacking end in the back half of the game, playing a crucial role in the Lions third quarter come back.

Sarah Szczykulski rounded out the best in a typically determined performance in defence.

The girls have done our club proud yet again, consistently featuring at the business end of the year. Well done on a great season.

Caffeine Bistro Award: Eleisha Saunders

Round 18 Football Results

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:51:08 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 9.2.56 v Mooroopna 8.2.50

Best: T Wardley, L Cavigan, D Davis, H Lane, C Holdsworth-Rose
Goals: C Holdsworth-Rose 2, H Lane 2, T Thomas 2, R Kennedy 1, C Powell 1, H Hopp 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 20.11.131 v Mooroopna 4.5.29

The Reserves dusted off the cobwebs in style in their last match before entering finals footy.

While it was Joel Durham’s milestone game, his great mate Julian Morgan stole the show with an incredible display of forward craft, bagging 14 goals to put himself ahead of the pack in the league goal kicking table.

It was a performance with plenty of highlights in front of goal, one on one wins and even some strong contested marking. A performance for the ages.

While Jules was no doubt the star of the show, work further up the field allowed him to make the most of his opportunities.

Tayte Lewis and Ian Porter stood up in the midfield, while Sam Fuhrmeister provided characteristic run and carry.

The Under 18s boys did themselves proud with Joel Ryan kicking two goals and both Harry Martin and Lachlan Thomas among the team’s best.

The 102 point win sees the Lions finish in fifth place, ready to make a splash in September.

Best: J Morgan, T Lewis, S Fuhrmeister, I Porter, H Martin
Goals: J Morgan 14, A Elliott 3, J Ryan 2, W Laird

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 20.11.131 v Mooroopna 6.11.47

The Lions came out ready to play in their final outing of the season, with conditions perfect for footy.

The boys were on the back foot early but then took control of the game ten minutes into the first quarter and never looked back, putting nine goals on the board including a long bomb from Sam Thomson.

From here it was all Seymour despite a slower second quarter. The game was put to bed in the third as Mooroopna failed to kick a goal while the Lions piled on six of their own.

It was a similar story up forward with Riley Mason proving way too good for any opponent, booting eight goals and dominating the game.

Around the clearances the Cats had no answer for Tom Maloney, who kicked two classy goals to go with plenty of footy, well supported by his midfield partners in Nathan Beattie, Jack Murphy and Nic Quigg who returned home to don the jumper again.

A great performance to finish the year.

Best: T Maloney, N Quigg, R Mason, N Beattie, J Murphy
Goals: R Mason 8, J Murphy 2, N Fowler 2, L Lubeck 2, T Maloney 2, R Schraven 1, N Beattie 1, S Thomson 1, M McLean 1

Round 18 Netball Results

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:41:25 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 30 v Mooroopna 47

A hard season has come to an end but the development and growth of the ten Under 15s has been incredible.

It was always going to be tough coming up against a top side but the girls put together a strong four quarter effort.

Isabel Meller controlled the C channel with Ivy Watson dominating in WA.

Ruby Fletcher followed suit with a strong effort in WD, linking with the mids.

Tough season and even tougher girls.

Canteen Award: Isabel Meller
Inari Sushi Award: Ivy Watson

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 20 v Mooroopna 64

In the final game of the season for the Under 17s, the girls showcased great team work and determination.

Goalers Sophie Allen, Chloe Butterworth and Grace Le Deux showed great composure under pressure.

Through the midcourt Taylah Mason, Ella Zotti and Remy Hare did well to link defence into attack, their agility and passing often keeping Seymour in the play.

Defenders Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper were formidable in defence, intercepting and causing lots of turnovers.

Overall a great team effort. Well done and we can’t wait to see what you achieve in 2025.

O’Sullivan Builders Awards: Remy Hare & Sophie Munro

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 43 v Mooroopna 32

The Lions finished the season undefeated and on top of the ladder after another fantastic team performance.

Mariah Baumann and Layne Lewis communicated well with the centre passes and made some strong leads and great feeds into the goalers.

Ruby Trimble and Grace Bary defended solidly all day, including several important turnovers.

In a competitive game, Shona Gesler shot with accuracy with Taylah Mason and Sophie Munro playing a role, stepping up from the Under 17s.

Canteen Award: Grace Barry
Café 96 Award: Shona Gesler

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 46 v Mooroopna 49

It was a very high intensity, fast first quarter with Madi Hager taking five intercepts.

The game got even quicker with excellent work from Luzy Zotti in the centre with plenty of intercepts. Georgia Engel stood up at critical points in the game.

There was lots of physicality in the ring from our goalers but the momentum shifted in the third quarter and the girls were unable to pull back a fast finishing Cats outfit.

Café 96 Award: Lucy Zotti & Madi Hager
Whistle Award: Ashlyn Webster

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 43 v Mooroopna 49

It was an intense start to the game for the Lions who were able to stay in the game despite a difficult start.

Rosie O’Sullivan made great leads in her 200 ^th game for the Lions.

Ruby Martin had her hands over everything in a fantastic game, combining with Bridie Cantwell in the defensive end.

Ellie Fuhrmeister played well in a best on court game for the Lions.

Rooks Pizza Award: Ally Black
Caffeine Bistro Award: Ellie Fuhrmeister

Round 17 Netball Results

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:49:06 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 24 v Kyabram 35

A wet start to the game saw short sharp and clean netball from the Bombers who showed their strength.

Matilda Barry in defence worked hard, allowing Eden Webster to hold down the court.

Sienna Lynch and Isabel Meller linked the midcourt with great play.

Ivy Watson and Charlotte Bradley worked overtime to enter the goal circle with Bomber defenders contesting every pass and short.

Whistle Award: Matilda Barry
Canteen Award: Sienna Lynch

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 29 v Kyabram 38

Unfortunately, our 17s couldn’t maintain the four quarters of intensity needed to get a spot in the finals, however Ella Zotti, Ella Reynolds and Taylah Mason worked well to demonstrate determination and connection in the mid court.

Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper put up a great fight to create pressure and turnovers and peg back any goals they could.

Sophie Allen, Chloe Butterworth, Sophie Butterworth and Grace Le Deux created drive in attack and combined well in the circle.

Despite the drive and determination they were outplayed on the day.

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 46 v Kyabram 28

The girls put together a strong first quarter, picking up on the game plan of Kyabram and being able to take control of the ball.

The girls worked as a team to create positive turnovers and that led to a strong lead.

Mariah Baumann and Casey Drummond worked well together to bring the ball to attack.

Sarah Waite and the defensive team applied a lot of pressure to Kyabram’s attack.

Rooks Pizza Award: Mariah Baumann
Club Dinner Award: Grace Barry

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 61 v Kyabram 19

The weather conditions allowed Seymour to adjust and dictate the game.

Defensive pressure was tight and strong from Madilyn Hager and Georgia Engel.

Strong and direct drives from Madi Albers and Andrea McKenzie presented some great ball placement to Lyndel Feery and Renee Sari.

Using the depth of players on the bench allowed for many changes and dominance of the game.

Café 96 Award: Ashlyn Webster
Club Dinner: Lucy Zotti

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 55 v Kyabram 30

The Lions got off to a great start with a 17 goal first quarter.

Throughout the game there was lots of pressure on the ball from the Lions.

Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski combined well in the defensive end.

Ally Black, Ellie Fuhrmeister, Rosie O’Sullivan and Eleisha Saunders killed it in attack with great feeds and no hesitation.

Sophie Rutherford applied fantastic pressure and created good turnovers.

Caffeine Bistro Award: Ally Black
Inari Sushi Award: Sarah Szczykulski

Round 17 Football Results

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 23:14:42 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 5.5.35 v Kyabram 3.6.24

Best: W Le Deux, J Kennedy, R Kennedy, H Lane, T Wardley
Goals: O Munro 3, H Lane 1, T Wardley 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 5.6.36 v Kyabram 3.7.37

The Reserves match was played in wet and wild conditions at points and warm sunshine at others as the Lions looked to continue their strong form ahead of finals.

The first quarter saw plenty of scrappy footy with the ground very slippery underfoot.

It wasn’t until the third quarter that the game began to open up, setting up a bumper final term with the teams neck and neck at the final break.

The Lions kicked a couple of quick goals to begin the last quarter but were slowly pulled back by the Bombers who were able to kick a goal in the last few minutes to sneak away with a one point win.

The Lions were very unlucky to go down after dominating play for much of the game.

Sam Thomson was fantastic on his return from injury, with Ishaq Ali and Tayte Lewis putting their heads over the footy all day.

Sam Fuhrmeister keeps on putting his best foot forward and Jaxon Lantzke has been a real boost for the side since his return.

Best: S Thomson, S Fuhrmeister, T Lewis, I Ali, J Lantzke
Goals: J Morgan 2, Z Brown 1, R Graham 1, C Salmon 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 11.11.77 v Kyabram 13.15.93

The Lions knew they were up for a big day against a strong Kyabram outfit but thankfully the weather cleared, allowing for a game of free-flowing football.

The opening term proved the difference with the Bombers coming out of the blocks strongly, booting seven first quarter goals to take a 35-point lead into the first break.

The second quarter saw a more even contest with the Lions able to pull the lead back before launching an assault in the third, piling on five goals to be just five points behind at the final break.

The Bombers were able to hold the fast-finishing Lions at bay, holding onto their lead and picking up a 16 point win.

Nathan Beattie and Tom Maloney played fantastic games around the contest while providing plenty of spread around the ground. Riley Mason again showed his versatility across multiple positions.

Down back, Tom Martin worked tirelessly all day with typical determination, well supported by Ben Cooney who even snuck forward for a goal.

With the Seniors out of finals contention, they’ll be looking to pick up a win in the final match of the Home and Away season against Mooroopna at Kings Park this weekend.

Best: N Beattie, T Maloney, R Mason, T Martin, B Cooney
Goals: J Murphy 3, R Mason 2, N Beattie 1, B Cooney 1, N Fowler 1, L Lubeck 1, T Maloney 1, R Schraven 1

Round 16 Football Results (Split Round)

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:41:16 GMT

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Seymour 20.16.136 v Benalla 1.0.6

Best: C Powell, H Lane, D Davis, C Carmichael, A Nash
Goals: H Lane 7, C Carmichael 3, D Davis 2, R Kennedy 2, T Thomas 2, J Brock 1, J Brown 1, L Cavigan 1, H Hopp 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 13.22.100 v Benalla 2.0.12

The Reserves are locked in for a finals appearance after a thumping win over Benalla at home.

Currently sitting in fifth, the next two weeks will determine where the Reserves finish heading into September.

Julian Morgan returned to the team and was dominant all day, kicking five goals for the match, well supported through the forward line with Ian Porter putting together a best on ground performance to go with a couple of goals.

Jaxon Lantzke dominated in the ruck, adding plenty of presence around the ground, with Ishaq Ali benefiting from his work around the ground, racking up possessions.

Defender Sam Fuhrmeister played another solid game, sneaking forward for a couple of goals and showing his versatility.

A great bounce back after a tough loss against Echuca last weekend.

Best: I Porter, I Ali, J Lantzke, J Morgan, S Fuhrmeister
Goals: J Morgan 5, S Fuhrmeister 2, R Graham 2, I Porter 2, J Lantzke 1, J Mann 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 21.12.138 v Benalla 16.9.105

The Lions got back on the winner’s list thanks to a seven goal last quarter blitz.

The game was played in perfect conditions, allowing for plenty of free-flowing football and scoring at both ends of the ground.

Halfway through the last quarter there was very little separating the sides before the Lions went on a scoring spree to pick up the four points.

Riley Mason played another dominant game, dominating up the ground before working his way forward to finish with another bag of six goals.

In the midfield it was a familiar story with Nathan Beattie, Tom Maloney and Jack Murphy continuing their fantastic form in the engine room.

Max Lawrence stood tall defensively to be named amongst the side’s best players.

The Lions will face a tough test this week as we travel up to Kyabram to take on the Bombers.

Best: T Maloney, R Mason, M Lawrence, N Beattie, J Murphy
Goals: R Mason 6, N Beattie 2, L Lubeck 2, T Maloney 2, M McLean 2, O Munro 2, J Murphy 2, S Feery 1, R Schraven 1

Round 16 Netball Results (Split Round)

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:04:24 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 22 v Benalla 59

A strong start from Benalla’s attackers meant the Lions were playing catch up from early in the game.

Eden Webster showed her ability in the GD and GK bibs, with defensive rebounds and hard work to create turnovers for herself and Matilda Barry.

Matilda showed great determination and strength across four quarters.

Newly welcomed Sienna Porter showed her ability in the C bib and in the defensive end.

No doubt the girls left it all on the court as they look to next week.

Club Canteen Award: Eden Webster

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 52 v Benalla 25

A lovely, warm morning produced a great first quarter of netball with some lovely drives from defence to attack.

Our midcourters fed the ball into the goalers beautifully.

The second quarter saw Paige Cooper and Sophie Munro create plenty of turnovers.

The Butterworth sisters worked incredibly well together in the ring with Ella Zotti, Remy Hare and Taylah Mason creating space through the middle.

Seymour continued to control the game through the second half, coming away with the win.

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 51 v Benalla 41

In a well fought match ahead of finals, both teams put on a strong display.

Ruby Trimble excelled in WD, disrupting Benalla’s attack while Shona Gesler was a reliable target in the goal circle.

Casey Drummond’s hard work through the middle and at both ends provided crucial support, making this a valuable test for both sides.

Seymour’s B Reserve continues to build on their form as they head into finals.

Club Dinner Award: Ruby Trimble

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 54 v Benalla 23

The Lions started with intensity and superb goaling from both Ashlyn Webster and Lyndel Feery.

Strong leads from the attacking end made life easy for the Lions to take control of the game.

Defensive pressure from all defenders created plenty of turnovers.

Another great win for the Lions.

Inari Sushi Award: Grace Barry
Caffeine Bistro Award: Georgia Engel

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 61 v Benalla 37

It was a physical first half with the Lions standing strong and intercepting at crucial times to hold onto a two goal lead at half time.

The third quarter saw Ellie Fuhrmeister and Ruby Martin combine incredibly well in the ring, shooting 19 goals for the term.

They continued their dominance in the foal ring in the last with Ruby shooting 17 of 18 goals while Ellie worked and led by example with pressure throughout the midcourt and feeds in to Ruby.

Whistle Award: Eleisha Saunders
Café 96 Award: Bridie Cantwell

Round 16 Football Results

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:42:36 GMT

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Seymour 6.6.42 v Echuca 2.10.22

Best on - Cooper Holdsworth Rose - intercepting the ball across half back and setting up our transition going forward

2nd best - Curtis Powell - was everywhere all day and put on show his elite ball use

3rd best - Will Le Deux - Bull on the inside of stoppage using his clean hands to get the ball out to the other mids

4th best - Xavier Arandt - defended strongly, winning some crucial one on ones to stifle Echuca’s forward 50 entries

Best: C Holdsworth-Rose, C Powell, W Le Deux, X Arandt, H Hopp
Goals: H Lane 2, T Thomas 1, J Porter 1, W Le Deux 1, C Carmichael 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 2.5.17 v Echuca 17.9.111

It was tough going for a very undermanned Reserves side against the top of the table Echuca.

The side was helped out by a number of Under 18s players who put everything out there for the club.

Unfortunately, Echuca raced out of the blocks despite the valiant efforts of Sam Fuhrmeister and Ollie Lubeck in the ruck.

The third quarter was the highlight for the Lions with Riley Graham kicking two majors to get the boys on the board.

Barclay Roach stood out in a very early outing for the club, well supported by Ishaq Ali who has gone from strength to strength this season.

The boys will be looking for an improved result at home this week as we take on Benalla.

Best: S Fuhrmeister, B Roach, I Ali, R Graham, O Lubeck
Goals: R Graham 2

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 7.6.48 v Echuca 23.14.152

The Lions were outgunned by an incredibly strong Echuca outfit that dominated the game from the outset.

The first quarter saw Echuca jump out of the blocks and kick away to a five goal lead at quarter time.

The second term saw a much better display from the Lions but Echuca was still able to build on their lead before piling on 13 second half foals.

Dylan Scopel fought hard down back under extreme pressure and was well supported around the ground by the determination of Seamus Feery.

Cooper Lubeck and Jack Murphy picked up plenty of possessions around the ground with Riley Mason doing likewise, playing most of the game on the wing.

The Lions will look to get back on the winner’s list next week against Benalla.

Best: D Scopel, J Murphy, C Lubeck, R Mason, S Feery
Goals: R Mason 3, S Feery 1, M McLean 1, J Morgan 1, R Schraven 1

Round 16 Netball Results

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:40:15 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 15 v Echuca 61

The Lions were unable to get off to a strong start in the first match off the day with Echuca coming out of the blocks strongly.

The Lions focused in on their attitude and what they could control.

Matilda Barry showed her strengths and dominated in the WD bib.

Ruby Fletcher showed her speed and agility, earning her the club dinner award.

The girls welcomed Sienna Porter who dominated in the GD/GK positions, showing her strength.

Rooks Pizza Award: Tilly Barry
Club Dinner: Ruby Fletcher

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 35 v Echuca 49

The game started very competitively with everyone applying strong pressure down the court.

Taylah Mason worked so hard in the attacking end, feeding the ball into Sophie who held her ground and shot accurately.

Paige Cooper and Sophie Munro contested every ball with fantastic pressure.

Eden Webster and Sophie Butterworth stepped up from the U15s and did not look out of place.

All game the Lions kept close to Echuca but unfortunately weren’t able to pull back their strong first quarter lead.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Sophie Butterworth

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 58 v Echuca 43

Sarah Waite celebrated her 150 ^th game for the Lions in style, with another fantastic win.

Sarah and Ruby Trimble worked really well together, stopping playing and applying pressure defensively.

Casey Drummond and Layne Lewis combined well, backing each other and working hard to win turnovers.

Mariah Baumann and Casey worked the ball well through attack with Shona shooting accurately.

Inari Sushi Award: Sarah Waite
Café 96 Award: Shona Gesler

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 58 v Echuca 50

The game started with great intent for the Lions who were eager for every ball.

Andrea McKenzie and Lyndel Feery were dominant around the ring, feeding the ball into Ashlyn Webster with accuracy, who was on fire with her shooting.

Another feature of the day was fierce defensive pressure from Madi Hager and Georgia Engel.

Grace Barry and Madi Albers were fantastic with the ball pressure, allowing the Lions to run out comfortable winners.

Canteen Award: Andrea McKenzie

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 40 v Echuca 49

The Lions were unable to get the job done against a strong Echuca outfit but left it all out on the court.

Ruby Martin and Bridie Cantwell worked really well and hard in defence, applying a ton of pressure on Echuca’s shooters.

Ally Black and Rosie O’Sullivan carried the ball into attack from the centre pass throughout the day.

Olivia Barry made her return from injury and played a pivotal role through the midcourt.

There was great energy from the Lions but they fell short in a great game of netball.

Caffeine Bistro Award: Ruby Martin
Whistle Award: Olivia Barry

Round 15 Netball Results

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:29:55 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 22 v Bears 52

A strong first quarter from the Lions and the Bears saw plenty of goals scored early in the game. The Lions fought hard but the Bears were too good.

Matilda Barry took home the award with strong defensive pressure in GK and WD.

Sophie Butterworth linked well with Eden Webster in the defensive end, capitalising on turnovers and rebounds.

Whistle Award: Matilda Barry

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 31 v Bears 64

Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti worked amazingly well together in the attacking end, feeding it into Grace Le Deux in the ring.

Kyra Pearce stepped up from the Under 15s, contesting every ball and applying pressure down the court.

Ella Zotti took some big intercepts.

Chloe Butterworth’s vision into the ring led to some great goals.

Everyone fought hard all game.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Chloe Butterworth
Inari Sushi Award: Taylah Mason

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 40 v Bears 24

The girls came out with plenty of energy in the first quarter and went into the break with a ten goal lead.

Mia Allen accumulated crucial turnovers while Sarah Waite provided strong defensive pressure.

Sophie Munro stepped up from the Under 17s and played a fantastic game.

Casey Drummond dominated the game, finding the ball everywhere on the court, picking up turnovers at will with Shona Gesler shooting strongly to finish off her work.

Caffeine Bistro Award: Casey Drummond

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 51 v Bears 48

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 40 v Bears 44

The game got off to a competitive start with the Lions applying strong pressure.

Eleisha Saunders played a key role, covering WA well and holding the offensive efforts of the Bears up.

A big second quarter with great control from the Lions brought the score to even.

Ruby Martin worked well in attack with Rosie O’Sullivan controlling the mid court.

Unfortunately, the Lions weren’t quite able to get across the line in very wet conditions.

Rooks Pizza Award: Rosie O’Sullivan

Round 15 Football Results

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:28:24 GMT

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Seymour 8.8.56 v Bears 8.7.55

Best: W Le Deux, T Wardley, X Arandt, H Hopp, L Cavigan
Goals: O Munro 3, J Brock 1, J Brown 1, H Lane 1, W Le Deux 1, T Thomas 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 7.9.51 v Bears 5.3.33

The sun was still shining for the Reserves who were able to get a full game in before the clouds rolled in and the heavens opened.

It was a tough slog for the Lions from the first bounce with the contest incredibly even at the final break before the boys slammed home four last quarter goals to take away a big win.

Charlie Carmichael was best on ground, stepping up from the Under 18s for his first game of Reserves footy, finding plenty of the ball and ferociously attacking the contest.

Up forward, fan favourite Riley Graham was instrumental in the win with three goals including the sealer in the final quarter. He provided a strong target all day and was supported by Julian Morgan who kicked two goals of his own.

Through the middle, Will Laird gave plenty of drive out of the contest and was pivotal in providing the Lions with plenty of deep entries.

Will Dundon was the general down back all day, directing play further up the field and ensuring the defensive unit worked hard to repel the Bears.

Best: C Carmichael, R Graham, W Laird, J Morgan, W Dundon
Goals: R Graham 3, J Morgan 2, I Ali 1, C Carmichael 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 6.9.45 v Bears 11.18.94

Right as the Seniors commenced the conditions took a turn for the worse with the game played out in freezing and wet conditions, making the game a scrappy contest.

Some inaccurate kicking from the Bears kept the Lions in the game at the quarter time break but a four goal second term, a feat repeated in the last quarter, put the game out of the reach of the Lions.

Tom Maloney put in a great display of wet weather footy, outstanding as always in the contest, winning plenty of footy at the coalface.

Tom was well supported by fellow midfielders Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie who toiled hard all day in difficult circumstances.

Nick Dundon played his best game for the season, covering plenty of ground and adding some drive to the Lions’ ball movement.

Down back it was a tough day for the Lions but Lachlan Waite put his best foot forward before switching to a forward half role after half time.

It was a tough match against a strong Bears line up before taking on top of the table Echuca at home this weekend.

Best: T Maloney, J Murphy, N Dundon, L Waite, N Beattie
Goals: R Schraven 2, R Mason 1, C Lubeck 1, J Wooster 1, N Fowler 1

Round 14 Football Results

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:57:49 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 22.12.144 v Tatura 2.1.13

Best: J Brown, J Porter, N Lowry, X Arandt, L Sainsbury
Goals: N Lowry 6, J Brock 3, J Porter 3, T Thomas 3, E Reid 2, J Ryan 2, J Carroll 1, H Lane 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 14.15.99 v Tatura 2.4.16

The Reserves got back on the winner’s list with a thumping win over an undermanned Tatura.

Scott McMaster got the Lions out of the blocks with three first term goals, providing plenty of dash from the middle of the ground.

Julian Morgan continued his strong season up forward with three goals in support of Scott’s four for the game.

In the middle of the ground Ishaq Ali combined with Dale Short in a new role, adding strong presence around the footy.

Ollie Lubeck again led from the front in the ruck in difficult conditions.

Best: I Ali, J Morgan, D Short, S McMaster, O Lubeck
Goals: S McMaster 4, J Morgan 3, J Ryan 2, J Best 1, W Dundon 1, S Fuhrmeister 1, M Jones 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 32.18.210 v Tatura 2.3.15

The Lions delivered the biggest win seen at Kings Park in many years, dominating the game from the outset to put together a thumping 195 point win over Tatura.

The Lions piled on the goals across four terms, kicking eight, six, seven and finally eleven majors to round out the game in the final quarter.

There was one player who stood head and shoulders above the rest of the field, with Riley Mason booting an incredible 10.7 showing why he’s the top forward in the competition.

Not to be outdone, forward partner Nathan Fowler played a fantastic game from the start, finishing with eight goals of his own.

While the forwards put the pain on the scoreboard, the midfield combination of Jack Murphy, Tom Maloney, Ben Rigoni and Nathan Beattie was a class above all day.

Max Lawrence played his best game for the Lions to date, intercepting Tatura’s forward forays at will.

A great win for the Lions and a big boost heading into what will be a tough game against the Bears next week.

Best: R Mason, N Fowler, J Murphy, M Lawrence, T Maloney
Goals: R Mason 10, N Fowler 8, C Thomson 3, M Mclean 2, J Murphy 2, N Beattie 1, M Lawrence 1, T Lawrence 1, L Lubeck 1, T Maloney 1, B Rigoni 1, L Waite 1

Round 14 Netball Results

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:22:43 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 23 v Tatura 45

A great day celebrating Sarah’s Day kicked off with the Under 15s at 9am.

Tatura came out strong, forcing the Lions to play catch up.

Sophie Butterworth got the award for her strong attacking pressure.

Isabel Meller followed with a shut down role at WD.

Congratulations to Elliana Gray from Tatura who was named Best on Court by the umpires.

Inari Sushi Award: Isabel Meller
Café 96 Award: Sophie Butterworth

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 40 v Tatura 45

After a slow start in the first quarter the Lions picked up in the second quarter and began to intercept some balls in defence.

Some lovely attacking during the game from Grace Le Deux, Ella Zotti and Taylah Mason worked beautifully in the middle.

Unfortunately, a slow start cost the Lions the game.

Congratulations to Tessa Warren from Tatura who was named Best on Court by the umpires.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Grace Le Deux

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 62 v Tatura 29

Shona Gesler continued her strong form for the Lions, shooting with great accuracy.

Ruby Trimble picked up multiple intercepts alongside Mia Allen, forming a solid partnership throughout the game.

Chloe Locke made a return for the Lions on a special day, reading he play well and gaining intercepts.

Sarah Waite and Ruby combined well in defence with strong pressure with Layne Lewis and Casey Drummond playing fantastic games in the midcourt.

Congratulations to Casey Drummond who was named Best on Court by the umpires.

Canteen Award: Ruby Trimble

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 68 v Tatura 23

After a very slow start the Lions settled and worked together to lead at the quarter time break.

A strong second quarter saw the girls extend their lead with the defenders awesome in keeping Tatura to only four goals for the quarter.

Ashlyn Webster played a very strong game in GS.

Overall, a huge team effort for Georgia Engel’s 200 ^th game.

Congratulations to Ash Webster who was named Best on Court by the umpires.

Rooks Pizza Award: Georgia Engel
Caffeine Bistro Award: Ashlyn Webster

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 34 v Tatura 43

It was a close start for Tatura and the Lions, going goal for goal in the first quarter.

Tatura took the game away in the second and third quarters, building a 10 goals lead leading into the final term.

There were some highlights from the Lions with lots of direct leads and good feeds throughout the court by Tat proved too strong on the day.

Congratulations to Tatura’s Elsie Boyer who was named Best on Court by the umpires.

Whistle Award: Sarah Szczykulski
Club Dinner Award: Rosie O’Sullivan

Lions announce major re-signings

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:13:24 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced the first of its re-signings for the 2025 season with Huw Jones, Nathan Beattie and Riley Mason all recommitting to the Club for another year.

All three players have passed the 50 Senior game milestone over the past few months and have taken their games to a new level.

While Huw Jones will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a knee reconstruction, Mason and Beattie are showing no signs of slowing down. Mason currently sits second in the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) goal kicking charts, while Nathan Beattie is one of the most dominant midfielders in the competition, averaging close to 35 possessions a game.

Seymour Lions Football Manager Mitch Itter said the news was a major boost for the Club heading into the back end of the season.

“All these players are absolutely essential to the future of our club with plenty of great footy ahead of them,” Mr Itter said.

“Huw, Riley and Nathan have all stepped up again this season with a few injuries and departures and established themselves as top grade players.

“Riley is proving unstoppable up forward and gives us so much flexibility around the ground and Nathan has dominated the midfield battle week in, week out.

“Unfortunately, Huw is recovering now from a knee reconstruction and we wish him all the best with his recovery over the next 12 months.

“We’re looking forward to announcing more re-signings over the course of this season as we look to build into a big 2025.

“We’ve been able to get lots of senior footy into our next generation of stars this year which will hold us in good shape for the years ahead.”

Round 13 Football Results

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:29:44 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 7.9.51 v Echuca 11.7.73

Best: L Cavigan, R Kennedy, T Wardley, D Davis, C Powell
Goals: O Munro 2, H Lane 2, C Powell 2, H Hopp 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 3.5.23 v Echuca 14.6.90

The undermanned Lions came up against the undefeated, top of the table Bombers in what was always going to be a big ask.

The Lions came out of the blocks strongly, kicking two goals in the first term but were unable to put another major on the board after the first break.

Ian Porter but together a best on ground performance with trademark determination and attack on the footy, accompanied by another huge effort from Ollie Lubeck in the ruck.

Sam Thomson, Fraser Rutherford and Sam Fuhrmeister worked tirelessly around the ground all day despite a very tough opposition.

The Lions will look to get back on the winner’s list against Tatura at home this weekend.

Best: I Porter, O Lubeck, S Thomson, F Rutherford, S Fuhrmeister
Goals: J Best 2, C Salmon 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 8.8.56 v Echuca 14.5.89

The Lions steeled themselves for a big match against the top of the table Echuca and came out of the blocks with great sprit, dominating the play early in the match.

The boys were boosted by the return of Ben Rigoni and Nic Quigg from the VFL which added plenty for the team around the ball, both playing outstanding games and well supported by Tom Maloney.

With scores all but level at quarter time, the second term saw the Bombers get out to a two goal lead which the Lions were unable to rein in for the remainder of the match.

While the Lions were in with a chance at three quarter time, a five goal final quarter from Echuca put the game beyond our reach.

Seamus Feery and Nathan Beattie both put their bodies on the line in selfless matches.

Best: B Rigoni, T Maloney, N Quigg, S Feery, N Beattie
Goals: R Mason 3, C Thomson 2, T Maloney 1, M Mclean 1, B Rigoni 1

Round 13 Netball Results

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:46:33 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 21 v Echuca 68

The Bombers showed their skills straight up in the first quarter putting the Lions on the back foot early.

Kyra Pearce stood up yet again in the defensive end with strength in the Bombers defensive end and plenty of rebounds and intercepts in the goal circle.

In the attacking end, Charlotte Bradley showed her skills with long bombs and connecting well with her fellow attackers.

Tilly Barry was strong in WD, making it difficult for her direct opponent. The Bombers were too strong for the Lions.

Canteen Award: Kyra Pearce

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 35 v Echuca 53

It was a defensive game with Echuca strong and accurate in goals.

Grace Le Deux presented well and shot 30 out of the Lions’ 35 goals. Remy Hare, Taylah Mason and Ella Zotti were strong through midcourt, contesting every ball and applying pressure.

Sophie Butterworth stepped in for sister Chloe and Sophie Allen gained experience, while showing their talent on court.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Grace Le Deux

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 55 v Echuca 36

Layne Lewis and Casey Drummond controlled the midcourt with Toni Bootland and Sarah Waite working really well together in the defensive end.

Mariah Baumann and Shona Gesler shot with accuracy to capitalise on the hard work of their team mates.

An 18 goal first quarter from the Lions set them up for the rest of the game.

Under 17s player Taylah Mason came on and put in a huge effort with a couple of crucial turnovers.

Toni Bootland was judged best on court by the umpires.

Rooks Pizza Award: Shona Gesler
Club Dinner: Sarah Waite

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 49 v Echuca 55

After a hard fought first quarter the Lions settled well into the game with precision game play.

Strong leads by Lyndel Feery allowed Ash Webster to dominate in the goal ring.

Brilliant defence by Madi Albers and Georgia Engel allowed for a few turnovers.

Grace Barry played an excellent game in midcourt but Echuca were just too strong in the last quarter.

Whistle Award: Grace Barry

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 32 v Echuca 50

It was a tough game for the Lions against a fierce Bomber line-up. Ruby Martin, Sarah Szczykulski and Bridie Cantwell worked tirelessly in defence with minimal chances for rebounds due to Echuca’s accuracy.

The Lions tried various offensive line-ups to break through the strong defence, however Echuca were too strong and cut off passes into the circle, restricting the goalers.

The Lions fought hard to the final buzzer.

Inari Sushi Award: Bridie Cantwell
Caffeine Bistro Award: Ruby Martin

Sarah’s Day fundraiser tickets on sale now

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:16:20 GMT

Tickets are now available online for ‘Sarah’s Day’, the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) annual Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) fundraiser to be held on July 20.

The event was a resounding success last season with the SFNC donating $13,000 to the BCNA.

The day will kick off from 2pm in the SFNC clubrooms, with netball matches finishing prior to the event and senior football played in the background.

Tickets are $20, which includes high tea and a glass of prosecco on arrival with drinks at bar prices and a raffle on the day.

SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was delighted to be holding the annual fundraiser for the fifth time.

“Sarah’s Day is a huge day for our club and the community more broadly, where we pay support all those who have been impacted by breast cancer, including Sarah Locke who tragically passed away two years ago,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Last year we were taken aback by the amazing support of the community for this event with $13,000 raised for Breast Cancer Network Australia.

“We’re very grateful for the support provided by Tatura Football Netball Club who have accommodated this event again and played a huge part in its success last season.

“We all know sporting clubs are about much more than what happens on the field or court and this is just another example of that.”

“I encourage everyone to purchase a ticket and a scarf online or donate if possible and help us make a tangible difference.”

Tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.trybooking.com/CTGUU

Round 12 Football Results

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 22:27:10 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 5.9.39 v Swans 7.4.46

Award Winners
Go Dynamic Group : Tom Wardley, super clean in wet
CWM: Rory Kennedy, very dangerous up forward and finished off his work
Canteen award: Lucas Cavigan, provided great ball use off half back
Thursday Night Dinner; Josh Porter, clean and evasive around stoppages.

Best: T Wardley, R Kennedy, L Cavigan, J Porter, T Dundon
Goals: R Kennedy 3, T Thomas 1, N Lowry 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 11.11.77 v Swans 1.1.7

The Lions are now sitting in fourth place heading into a week off following a thumping eleven goal win over the Shepp Swans in wet conditions.

Following a scrappy first quarter the Lions put their foot on the gas in the second, kicking five goals to one and putting the game out of the Swans’ reach.

Even more pleasing for Coach Nick Dundon was the ability of the Lions to keep the Swans scoreless after half time and to a single goal for the game.

Max McLean and Clayton Salmon continued their strong form putting together consistent games in the trying conditions, with Salmon kicking a game high three goals.

They were well supported by Sam Thomson and Ian Porter through the middle of the ground and Dale Short who provided a great target over the course of the match.

The Lions will enjoy a week off before a huge game away against Echuca.

Best: M McLean, C Salmon, S Thomson, I Porter, D Short
Goals: C Salmon 3, J Morgan 2, M McLean 1, F Rutherford 1, O Lubeck 1, D Short 1, S McMaster 1, J Best 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 9.8.62 v Swans 11.7.73

Following back to back wins, the Swans proved to be a more difficult test for the Lions in wet and freezing conditions that deteriorated as the game went on.

The Lions came out of the blocks strongly, dominating the play but were unable to capitalise in the first quarter, kicking six behinds to hold a small lead at the first break.

The second term saw freer flowing footy with the Lions managing to extend their lead before being pegged back in the second half of the quarter by the Swans.

The third quarter was where the game was won by the Swans with five goals put on the board and a three goal lead at the final break, proving too much to overcome for the Lions.

David Mundy and Nathan Beattie both racked up double figures in the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough to get the boys over the line, going down by 11 points,

Tom Maloney yet again dominated the centre clearances, by far the best contested player on the ground with Riley Mason and Nathan Fowler showing their versatility up forward in trying conditions for the talls.

Off to Echuca after a week off to take it up to the bench mark of the competition.

Best: T Maloney, N Fowler, R Mason, D Mundy, J Murphy
Goals: R Mason 3, N Fowler 2, O Munro 1, T Maloney 1, R Schraven 1

Round 12 Netball Results

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:18:23 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 23 v Swans 52

A cold and wet start to Round 11. A close first quarter saw the Lions in the game at the quarter time break but they were unable to sustain this effort across the full match.

Charlotte Bradley stood up in defence, taking home the club award. She worked well with her mids and fellow goaler Sophie Butterworth who received the Rooks Award.

While the girls couldn’t get the job done they’ll be looking to come out firing after a week off.

Club Dinner Award: Charlotte Bradley
Rooks Pizza Award: Sophie Butterworth

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 18 v Swans 53

Whilst we suffered a tough loss against a more determined Shepp Swans, there were many positives to be taken out of today’s match.

Our Lions’ short passes in wet conditions into our attacking end, as well as our positive attitude in a difficult game shone through.

For most of the game our passing was strong and our mid court pressure turned over quite a few intercepts.

We were reliable in defence and our goalers worked hard to convert goals.

Today’s game didn’t showcase our Under 17s talents but we know they will bounce back bigger and better.

O’Sullivan Builders: Paige Cooper
Canteen Award: Chloe Butterworth

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 37 v Swans 13

A strong first quarter from the Lions with all girls playing hard one on one making strong front leads.

Grace Barry played a great game in mid court, creating plenty of turnovers.

Shona Gesler moved well around the goal ring.

Casey Drummond and Layne Lewis carried the ball well down the court.

Toni Bootland and Sarah Waite worked hard in defence to get plenty of rebounds.

Whistle Award: Toni Bootland

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 41 v Swans 45

The first quarter was incredibly even with both sides shooting 14 goals before the first break.

Seymour continued to trust in their ability and put together a great second quarter to lead by seven at half time.

Ash Webster was a pivotal player, shooting with precision.

The wet weather changed the style of play, allowing the Swans to run away with a win.

Sushi Award: Lucy Zotti
Caffeine Bistro Award: Ashlyn Webster

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 44 v Swans 33

The girls showed good connection through the court and strong links and leads.

Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski combined to apply plenty of pressure in the defensive end.

Eleisha Saunders and Rosie O’Sullivan carried the ball well and fed into the goalers to provide great opportunities.

The Lions broke the Swans in the second quarter, giving 100 per cent and not relinquishing the lead.

Café 96 Award: Sarah Szczykulski

Round 11 Football Results

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:45:29 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 16.7.103 v Mansfield 8.6.54

Award Winners
Best on (Go Dynamic Group): Ollie Munro; was unstoppable up forward kicking 8 goals.

Second best on (CWM): Charlie Carmichael; hard and tough around the footy. Allowed us to get on top in the midfield.

Third Best (Canteen Award): Taiten Thomas; our captain played another selfless role by tagging one of Mansfield's better players and did so with success. Tough as nails.

Fourth Best (Thursday Night Dinner): Rory Kennedy; unstoppable all day. Had a great work rate that made him a very hard match up for the opposition defenders.

Best: O Munro, C Carmichael, T Thomas, R Kennedy, T Wardley

Goals: O Munro 8, R Kennedy 3, H Lane 2, C Carmichael 1, J Porter 1, H Hopp 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 12.15.87 v Mansfield 3.3.21

The Reserves continued their strong run of form with a thumping 11 goal win over Mansfield on Saturday.

The Lions jumped out of the blocks but failed to put the Eagles away in the first half. In the third quarter it was a different story as Mansfield were kept scoreless and the Lions kicked eight second half goals.

Jules Morgan continues to climb his way up the goal kicking charts with another four goals and was supported further up the ground by the hard work of Max McLean, Clayton Salmon, Cain Murray and Coach Nick Dundon.

Best: M McLean, C Salmon, J Morgan, C Murray, N Dundon

Goals: J Morgan 4, M McLean 2, N Dundon 1, L Hockley 1, S Thomson 1, W Laird 1, C Murray 1, J Best 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 13.16.94 v Mansfield 11.8.74

The Lions were pumped for a big game against Mansfield, welcoming Dave Mundy back in for his third game of the season as well as James Wooster and Ben Cooney from long term injuries. Nic Quigg donned the jumper for the first time the season after getting plenty of VFL games under his belt and showed his class across the day.

The Lions got out of the blocks a little slowly with some inaccurate kicking putting pressure on the boys to come back after quarter time and put the Eagles on the back foot.

The second quarter saw the Lions open up a lead with Mundy getting amongst the contest and Tom Maloney putting in plenty of work at the coalface.

An even third quarter saw the game in the balance before the Lions kicked away in the last.

Riley Mason played another dominant game, proving too much to handle for Mansfield’s defence, finishing with six goals.

Back to back wins for the Seniors for the first time this season and they’ll be looking to keep the streak going against the Swans at home this week.

Best: R Mason, N Quigg, T Maloney, D Mundy, J Murphy

Goals: R Mason 6, R Schraven 2, L Lubeck 2, S Feery 1, C Lubeck 1, W Le Deux 1

Round 11 Netball Results

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:08:20 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 32 v Mansfield 57

A cold morning led to the Eagles getting an early jump on the Lions with the girls being forced to play catch up for the rest of the match.

Charlotte Bradley showed her strength in the goal circle with accuracy and linking well with her attacks, earning her the award for the week.

Kyra Pearce followed with a strong presence in the defensive ends, with multiple turnovers and strong rebounds.

The girls couldn’t get it done but they can hold their heads high after putting in their all across the course of the game.

Whistle Award: Charlotte Bradley

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 37 v Mansfield 35

After a slow start from the Lions, the 17s finally found some momentum in the second quarter with some strong defence from Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper, rebounding at every opportunity.

Ella Zotti, Ella Reynolds and Taylah Mason showed great control in the mid court.

Grace Le Deux, Chloe Butterworth and Sophie Allen combined well in the attacking end.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Paige Cooper

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 64 v Mansfield 18

Grace Barry and Casey Drummond controlled the mid court from the outset, bringing team mates into the game further down the court.

Shona Gesler continued her strong form shooting with accuracy while Mariah Baumann stood out with strong feeds into the ring.

A 21 goal second quarter put the game out of reach for Mansfield and put the B Res girls on their way to another comfortable win.

Inari Sushi Award – Casey Drummond

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 72 v Mansfield 31

The Lions got off to an exceptional start with Renee Sari shooting 12 from 14 in the first period to set the team up for a big score.

The defensive duo of Madi Hager and Ash Webster were too tall for the Eagles, securing many rebounds.

Hard drives from Andrea McKenzie and Lucy Zotti resulted in critical turnovers for the Lions.

Opportunities arose for B Grade to use their bench to include Under 17s players Chloe and Sophie who well and truly held their own.

Ash Webster showed great versatility at both ends of the court.

Café 96 Award – Madi Hager
Rooks Pizza Award – Ashlyn Webster
Club Dinner – Madi Albers

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 58 v Mansfield 31

Ellie Fuhrmeister and Ally Black had a day out, combining well in the ring.

Rosie O’Sullivan got in plenty of important touches while applying great pressure.

Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski had their hands over everything and put fantastic pressure on in the defensive end.

Ally Black showed great intensity over the course of the game and transitioned from attack to defence well.

Another great win for the Lions, heading into another home game against the Swans.

Club Dinner – Rosie O’Sullivan
Caffeine Bistro – Ally Black

Round 10 Football Results

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:30:19 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 6.16.52 v United 7.6.48

Go Dynamic Group award - Hugh Murphy; dominated in the ruck giving first use to our mids.

CWM Award - Tom Wardley; strong all day but stood up when it counted most in the last quarter.

Canteen Award - Finlay Koch; strong in defence all day and won some key contests.

Thursday Night Dinner - Ryder Primrose; like a brick wall across CHB. Didn’t take a backwards step all day and won crucial one on ones to help set up the victory.

Best: H Murphy, T Wardley, D Davis, R Primrose, F Koch

Goals: H Murphy 2, Z Brown 1, D Davis 1, H Lane 1, E Reid 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 12.10.82 v United 7.2.44

The Reserves had a game on their hands before kicking six goals straight in the third term to take the points away from Deakin Reserve.

Fan favourite Daniel McLarty made a much anticipated return to the club, setting the tone from the first bounce, winning the clearance out of the centre.

Melvic Pambai also returned to don the Lions jumper again and dominated through the midfield in a best on ground performance.

Not far behind Melvic was Scott McMaster who set the game alight in the third with two ripping goals in quick succession.

Julian Morgan continued his great form up forward, getting on the end of a few and finishing with five goals.

A fantastic win leading into what will be a tough game at home against Mansfield.

A special thanks to Joel Durham and Dale Short for taking the coaching bull by the horns for the week.

Best: M Pambai, S McMaster, J Morgan, O Lubeck, C Salmon
Goals: J Morgan 5, S McMaster 3, D Short 2, J Best 1, R Graham 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 15.11.101 v United 9.15.69

The Lions were in control of the game from the first bounce with plenty of positives to take away from a five-goal win at Deakin.

Tom Maloney picked up where he left off last week, dominating the middle of the ground and racking up disposals and clearances at will.

The three-pronged forward line of Riley Mason, Lewis Lubeck and Nathan Fowler proved too much for United’s defence with both Fowler and Mason presenting strongly up the ground and Lewis Lubeck snagging five goals in just his ninth senior game, showing why he’s a player to watch for the future.

Cooper Holdsworth-Rose is continuing to show improvement, playing his best Senior game yet, putting his body on the line and ferociously attacking the footy.

As always, the midfield combo of Nathan Beattie and Jack Murphy was prolific.

Mansfield will be a new challenge, but the boys are excited to return to Kings Park and a home crowd.

Best: T Maloney, C Holdsworth-Rose, N Beattie, R Mason, N Fowler
Goals: L Lubeck 5, N Fowler 3, R Mason 3, N Beattie 1, A Elliott 1, C Murray 1, R Schraven 1

Round 10 Netball Results

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 23:40:53 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 29 v United 39

A cold, chilly morning up at Deakin provided for a great day opener. The first half of the game was close at both ends. Kyra Pearce showed her strength throughout the game with positive turnovers and strong defensive pressure, earning herself an award.

Sophie Butterworth followed suit, with three different positions showing her versatility and strength across all three thirds.

The girls tried but the Demons were too strong but we will look to next week for another go.

Club Dinner: Kyra Pearce
Rooks Pizza: Sophie Butterworth

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 31 v United 30

The Lions displayed determination in an epic showdown against Shepp United. The win marks a significant turning point for our Under 17s who are improving every week.

Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper emerged as game changers with wonderful defence in the third quarter.

Taylah Mason, Ella Zotti, Ella Reynolds and Remy Hare worked well in the middle.

Grace Le Deux, Sophie Allen and Chloe Butterworth stood strong in goals.

A fabulous game to watch.

Inari Sushi Award: Paige Cooper
O’Sullivan Builders: Sophie Munro

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 57 v United 31

Sarah Waite and Toni Bootland provided a high level of work rate across the game, creating positive turnovers for the Lions from the defensive end.

Layne Lewis continually fed the ball into the ring and drove strong from the centre pass.

She was supported by Casey Drummond who showed great control and direction down the court, with Ruby Trimble working hard and keeping her direct opponent out of the game.

Alyssa Quigg and Mariah Baumann combined well in the attacking end in another solid win for the girls.

Canteen Voucher: Alyssa Quigg

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 52 v United 39

After a bit of a slow start from the Lions, some changes across the court allowed the Lions to take advantage through midcourt.

The girls continued using the momentum gained in the first quarter with Madi Hager and Georgia Engel strong in defence, rebounding at every opportunity.

Lucy Zotti and Madi Albers combined well through the middle of the court to feed the ball into Ash Webster.

Andy McKenzie and Lyndel Feery both fed into the circle with accuracy and drove to the circle with speed.

The defenders worked hard to shut down United who won the third quarter by a couple of goals.

Whistle Award: Lucy Zotti
Caffeine Bistro: Ashlyn Webster

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 49 v United 32

The Lions came out of the blocks strongly with a 14 goal first quarter, going on to win every period of the game.

Sophie Rutherford provided strong leads and feeds into attack.

Eleisha Saunders gave plenty of options and was the key transitional link between the attacking and defensive ends.

Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister continued to build on their strong connection in the circle, shooting with accuracy.

The Lions didn’t take their feet of the gas for the whole game, running out winners by 17 goals.

Whistle Award: Ruby Martin

Round 9 Football Results

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:52:20 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 12.17.89 v Euroa 4.6.30

Award Winners

Go Dynamic Group - Tom Wardley worked extremely hard all day, and combined it with great skill level to help the Lions control the ball.

CWM - Ollie Munro had a big presence all day. Continually presented to give the team a target when going forward.

Canteen Award - Angus Nash brought real aggression and finished off with a couple of goals.

Thursday night dinner award - Ely Reid, improving every week and was massive for the team in the ruck.

Best: T Wardley, O Munro, W Le Deux, D Davis, E Reid

Goals: O Munro 4, C Powell 2, W Le Deux 2, H Lane 2, A Nash 1, H Murphy 1, J Brock 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 10.8.68 v Euroa 6.4.40

The Reserves were eager to get back on the winner’s list and stormed out of the blocks with four first quarter goals.

The Lions faithful were delighted to see Ben Cooney play his first game for the season after a foot injury in the preseason. He wasted no time getting in the scoreboard with two goals in the first five minutes and four for the day.

The game evened up in the second and third quarters with the Lions digging deep in the last to put the game out of reach for Euroa.

Julian Morgan continued his strong form up forward with another three goals with Nick Dundon leading the way across the ground, providing plenty of run and carry.

Sam Thomson played another solid game and Scott McMaster is showing plenty of form through the midfield.

The tall timber also played a crucial role with Alex Elliott and Ollie Lubeck both featuring in the best.

Goals: B Cooney 4, J Morgan 3, J Glen 1, C Salmon 1, D Short 1

Best: N Dundon, S McMaster, A Elliott, S Thomson, O Lubeck

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 9.12.66 v Euroa 11.10.76

They're always big matches between Euroa and Seymour and this was no different.

The Magpies came out strongly in the first quarter with six goals, leaving the Lions with plenty of work to do.

While the Lions dominated play in the second quarter, some inaccurate kicking meant Euroa’s lead largely remained heading into half time before extending their lead by two goals at the final break.

The last quarter saw a much improved effort from the Lions, bringing the deficit under two goals before they ran out of time to make up for a slow start.

It was great to have Tom Maloney back from injury, putting in a typically dominant performance.

Nathan Beattie and Jack Murphy continued their solid midfield form on Murph’s birthday while Tom Martin and Nathan Fowler showed determination, playing important roles at either end of the ground.

Off to Deakin next week to get back on the winner’s list.

Goals: R Mason 2, C Lubeck 2, J Murphy 1, R Schraven 1, N Fowler 1, M McLean 1, C Thomson 1

Best: T Maloney, J Murphy, T Martin, N Beattie, N Fowler

Round 8 Football Results

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:37:28 GMT

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Seymour 4.10.34 v Rochester 7.4.46

Go Dynamic Group: Best On - Taiten Thomas; His intense pressure and leadership almost willed the team to a win. CWM: 2nd Best On - Josh Porter; Super clean and powerful around stoppages.

$15 Canteen Award: 3rd Best On - Ryder Primrose; Intercepting across half-back and winning some big one-on-ones.

Thursday Night Dinner: 4th Best On - Jabe Brown; In his first game back after a long layoff, Jabe had a real impact with his ability to drive the ball forward for us.

Best: T Thomas, J Porter, R Primrose, J Brown, J Ryan
Goals: J Ryan 1, A Nash 1, H Lane 1, E Reid 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 2.7.19 v Rochester 8.9.57

A slow start from the Lions saw them fall behind by 5 goals at quarter time.

Harry Palmer kicked a ripping goal to spark us into action.

Scott McMaster best on ground performance .
Sam Furhmeister solid as ever in defence.
Sam Thomson and Shaq Ali also played some strong football but ultimately not enough to bridge the gap at the start of the game.

Best: S McMaster, S Thomson, S Fuhrmeister, A Elliott, A Ali

Goals: N Dundon 1, H Palmer 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 8.6.54 v Rochester 8.9.57

Best: S Feery, D Scopel, T Martin, T Lewis, N Fowler

Goals: R Mason 2, T Davey 1, R Schraven 1, T Clarke 1, M McLean 1, C Lubeck 1, L Lubeck 1

GVL Hall of Fame Inductee: Matthew O'Sullivan

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:17:33 GMT

2024 GOTAFE Goulburn Valley League Hall of Fame Inductee

Matthew O’Sullivan

When looking through the list of top footballers in the GVL you come across many who not only succeed at football, but excel in other sports as well. The GVL now inducts such a person who would have to be regarded as the best all round sportsman at Seymour Football Netball Club

Matthew O’Sullivan is a part of a well-known Seymour family who have produced top sports performers as well as taking on important roles as administrators and supporters.

Matts football life began as many Seymour players have, as a junior at St. Marys junior football club in the under 10s. After juniors, he was elevated into the Seymour 3rds in 1983 where he played under the coaching of Robin Gardener.

He took to the game with gusto and it was no surprise when he became a member of his beloved Seymour Lions senior team in 1985 after playing 6 reserves games. Peter Gorski was the coach.

Matt relished the opportunity to play with top players and in his second season in 1986 he won the Seymour Best player award. By 1987 he was the senior captain of the Lions. He settled in to the team as a top player and guided the Lions during their team building towards the ultimate prize which came in 1991 when the Lions defeated Tongala by 9 points to become GVL premiers.

Then there were some lean years during the nineties when Matt played his heart out in a club which was struggling to play finals.

He was selected to represent the League on 7 occasions and loved the opportunity to be involved in Interleague games and enjoyed wearing the purple and gold GVL jumper. He appreciated the friends he made and the opportunity to play with top players in the League. He also won the Shepparton News Award selected by the News football writers.

He took the opportunity to accept a coaching role with the Broadford club in 1995 & 6 then returned to the Lion’s Den. At the end of the nineties, he decided to retire on 199 games. However, he was talked into returning to play 2 years later to notch up his 200th game. This gave him a qualified Life membership of the GVL to add to his Life membership of Seymour. In 2000 he was named in the Seymour Team of the century.

Following his playing days, he remained highly involved with the club. He was president of Seymour in 2001 and 2002 and then was a selector on the match committee for the premiership years of 2005 & 6.

Matt also supported junior football as coach of St. Marys under 16s from 2009 – 2011 and moved on to coach the Seymour 3rds from 2012 to 2014 which was a grand final year. He coached the Reserves in 2016 & 17 and also spent more time on the match committee. What a wonderful commitment to Seymour.

In the year 2017 only 2 players in the Seymour senior team had not been coached by Matthew. It is also important to note that Matt did not receive any money from the Seymour club either as a player, an administrator or a coach. His commitment was voluntary.

As mentioned, Matt has also excelled in other sports. He was amongst the best performers in the Seymour Cricket Association, he is a champion lawn bowler, and plays golf off scratch.

With that wonderful sporting record and an example of what a dedicated player can do for a club he loves. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Matthew O’Sullivan as a member of the GVL Hall of Fame.

GVL Hall of Fame Inductee: Shane Schottner

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:15:23 GMT

2024 GOTAFE Goulburn Valley League Hall of Fame Inductee

Shane Schottner

The Seymour Football Netball Club added great strength to the GVL when it transferred from the Waranga North East League in 1976. The club included many top performers who would play a role in premierships and country championship games.

This year we will induct a player who epitomises other Seymour players who have excelled in GVL football.

Shane Schottner was a local Seymour boy who idolised the Lions players when he joined the club as a junior. He would progress through the under 13s, under 15s and under 16s, loving the game and eventually would hold the record for the most senior games as long serving player.

After junior football he burst into the Seymour 3rds in 1994 under Morrison Medal winning coach John Solomon. Shane showed his ability and polled well in best player awards. In his second year 1995 he played so well early in the season that the club selectors promoted him to a senior player during the season. He had arrived as a senior Lion and soon showed why he had been selected.

In recognising his talent, the Lions played him in the full back position in his first year. He showed great promise and played the next two years at full back. Seymour was team building at that time but needed the skills of Shane to hold down major positions. After a few years of playing down back he was moved into the ruck position where he played most of his football.

The GVL selectors were so impressed with his ability that they asked him to represent the League in the Country Championship games. Shane loved representative football and made himself available whenever called upon. He wore the purple and gold colours with distinction In 8 games, including State championship teams in 2005 and 2008. He was also vice-captain of the GVL.

Shane was called upon to coach the Lions in 2003. Shane was playing great football and became the 4th player in the club’s history to win the Morrison Medal as the best player in the League in 2004. The Lions supporters were so proud of him.

In his first 160 games Shane had not played in a final’s series. However, all that was to change when he was involved in a golden era as Seymour won three GVL senior grand finals in 3 years 2005, 2006 and 2007 as well as being runners up in 2008.

Shane was a star who played an important part in that success.

Away from football he was a busy teacher, firstly at Seymour then at Assumption in Kilmore before moving on to St Kevin's College in Melbourne. This meant that he trained one night per week with Seymour players in Melbourne then attended training on Thursday evenings at Seymour. Shane loved the Seymour club so much that he was prepared to travel for eighteen of his twenty years with the Lions.

His wonderful career saw him play 319 games with the Seymour, club which makes him the games record holder. He played in 6 grand finals, 5 in the seniors and one in the thirds.

Shane was captain of the Seymour senior team for eleven years. He was honoured with life membership of Seymour and the GVL. Shane is so proud of being a one club player throughout his career. He is a well-respected person who was loved by the Seymour fans.

The GVL is delighted to induct Shane Schottner into the GVL Hall of Fame.

Round 8 Netball Results

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:07:31 GMT

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Seymour 32 - Rochester 39

The Lions were glad to be back home and welcomed by a sunny morning to kick off the Round 8 action.

Eden Webster was incredible with many intercepts in Rochester's attacking end, often winning two on one contests.

Lily Tippett was welcomed back into the side after injury, shooting goals from all areas of the ring.

While the girls couldn't quite get the win, there were plenty of positives to take to next week following a close game.

Cafe 96 Award: Eden Webster

Canteen Award: Lily Tippett

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Seymour 24 - Rochester 41

The girls knew it would be a tough game against a strong Rochester outfit and unfortunately the game just didn't go their way from the start. Play evened up in the second half with both teams fighting fiercely for possession of the ball.

In what was a physically demanding game with lots of speed, the young Lions showed lots of potential.

Club Award: Ella Zotti

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 56 - Rochester 31

The B Reserve girls continued their strong form with a solid win over the Tigers.

Toni Bootland was active in defence, applying a lot of pressure on the Rochester goalers.

Mariah Baumann proved accurate over the course of the day and moved strongly throughout the attacking third.

Grace Barry provided a high level of pressure on the centre pass, keeping her opponent out of the game.

The girls displayed great control of the game with plenty of team play across the court.

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 46 - Rochester 41

The Lions started strongly with a heavy emphasis being placed on defensive efforts.

Several pivotal turnovers allowed the Lions to take control of the game in the second half.

Madi Hager and Bridie Cantwell were dominant in the midcourt all day with Renee Sari and Lyndel Feery shooting truly, allowing the Lions to take home the win.

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 59 - Rochester 44

After a tight first half the Lions took control of the game in the third quarter to run out victors, thanks to a 31 goal second half.

Sophie Rutherford provided massive drive and applied a lot of pressure defensively throughout the game.

In the defensive end, Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski combined to ensure they capitalised on every rebound before Ruby stepped into the attacking end, giving another tall option, presenting well and using her height to advantage.

Ally Black and Ellie Fuhrmeister continued to build their partnership in attack, moving and combining with ease in the ring.

A great win after a tight first half.

Lions star on Interleague stage

Wed, 29 May 2024 23:39:42 GMT

The Seymour Lions were well represented in Interleague football across the weekend, representing the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) against the Ovens & Murray (O&M) Football League.

Netball and football action took place at Deakin Reserve in Shepparton with the Lions flag flown early in the day by Sophie Butterworth in the Under 15s netball, coached by Seymour’s Ellie Fuhrmeister and Courtney Aldous.

While the junior netball fell short in their clash against the O&M, the senior football and netball saw some great results for the GVL.

The netballers retained their title against the O&M with Ellie Fuhrmeister and Sarah Szczykulski dominating at either end of the court in a five-goal win.

Riley Mason and Nathan Beattie helped guide the GVL football team to its first win over the O&M in well over a decade, with Mason kicking two goals and Beattie prominent through the middle.

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated the players on their performances while representing the club with distinction.

“It’s a great honour to be selected in an Interleague team and we encourage our players to grab this opportunity with both hands whenever it arises,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“The O&M is a premier country competition and to be able to test your skills against some of the top country footballers and netballers only helps our players when they return to club level.

“We’re incredibly proud of all our players and coaches who were involved in the action for the GVL.

“They all took great pride in representing our club at this level and spoke highly of the experience.

“A special thanks to our legendary trainer Tony Waite for volunteering his services with the footballers. He’s a Life Member of our club and someone we’re so proud to have at The Den.

“We’re looking forward to getting back into club footy and netball this Saturday at home against Rochester.”

Round 7 Netball Results

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:25:51 GMT

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Seymour 21 - Mooroopna 50

Seymour took on a disciplined Mooroopna side but showed some great team connection and set some challenging play for the opposition.

Eden Webster made sure the Mooroopna goalers had to work for every ball and goal, strongly backed by Kyra Pearce.

Sophie Butterworth and Ivy Watson worked well in goals and Charlotte Bradley also had a solid second half in GS.

The Lions created many turnovers but failed to capitalise and convert these to goals.

Sienna Lynch showed individual improvement in her mid court game.

Overall, it was great to see the girls backing each other up and playing a tough four quarters of netball.

Whistle Award: Eden Webster

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Seymour 21 - Mooroopna 59

Mooroopna proved to be too strong across four quarters in all areas of the court.

Ella Zotti worked tirelessly all day with Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper working well in defence, despite the accuracy of the Cats goalers making it difficult.

Grace Le Deux shot well in the first half, responsible for 12 of the Lions’ 16 goals.

Sophie Allen played hard, even with an injured back while Taylah Mason, Remy Hare and Ivy Watson worked hard in the centre third in what was a tough day out.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Grace Le Deux

Rooks Pizza Award: Paige Cooper

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 56 - Mooroopna 23

The Lions put together another dominant performance against the Cats, keeping them to just two goals by the first break.

Casey Drummond led from the middle with speed and agility, contributing effectively in both attack and defence.

Up front, Mia Allen showcased exceptional accuracy in goals, forming a strong partnership with Shona Gesler to consistently add to the scoreboard.

The defensive unit also played a crucial role, working tirelessly to create turnovers and send the ball back to the attackers, ensuring a comprehensive team effort in securing victory.

Also a huge Happy Birthday to Shona Gesler who celebrated with a win on the weekend.

Club Dinner Award: Mia Allen

Club Canteen Award: Casey Drummond

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 44 - Mooroopna 54

The Lions started with intent and delivered some brilliant netball.

Andrea McKenzie, Lyndel Feery and Lucy Zotti were pivotal in driving the ball forward with pinpoint passing accuracy.

Georgie Engel and Madi Hager were fierce in defence, out rebounding Mooroopna on many occasions.

In the last quarter the Lions lost their intensity and allowed Mooroopna to get momentum to run out with a ten goal win.

Inari Sushi Award: Bridie Cantwell

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 39 - Mooroopna 36

The A Grade game started following a ceremony to mark “Say no to violence” round, including a minute’s silence and an address from Mooroopna’s President.

Following this, the action did not disappoint with a tight first quarter between two high quality teams.

The Cats then took control of the game, pushing out to a 10 goals lead entering the third.

The Lions fought hard in the third to bring the margin back to six goals at the final break with plenty of work still to be done.

An incredible 13-4 final term saw the Lions get up by three goals through tireless fight from the full squad.

A great way for the girls to finish leading into the Interleague bye.

Club Dinner Award: Sarah Szczykulski

Round 7 Football Results

Sat, 18 May 2024 23:58:24 GMT

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Seymour 5.9.39 v Mooroopna 7.7.49

Award Winners

GDG best on: Dylan Davis - gathered plenty of the ball and helped set the team up from his stoppage work

CWM: Lucas Cavigan - clean and used the ball extremely well

Canteen Award: Tom Wardley - ball use and speed around the stoppage was a point of difference for the day Thursday Night Dinner: Taiten Thomas - effort and pressure around the ball is first class

Best: D Davis, T Wardley, T Thomas, J Carroll, H Murphy

Goals: H Hopp 2, N Lowry 1, H Lane 1, J Brock 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 9.13.67 v Mooroopna 4.6.30

The Reserves got back on the winner’s list after a solid performance against the Cats.

It was a tight and scrappy contest in the first half as the Lions looked to improve their output following the main break.

The second half saw consecutive three goal quarters to wrap up a comfortable six goal win, leading into the bye.

In game 150 for the club, Max Jones put together a great performance up forward, kicking five goals in a best on ground performance.

Ollie Lubeck led from the front in the ruck across the day, providing the midfielders with the best possible opportunity to move the ball forward.

Clayton Salmon and Sam Thomson were both consistent across the day, providing run and winning one on one contests.

In a new role Scott McMaster took to the midfield with ease, racking up disposals across the ground.

Best: M Jones, C Salmon, O Lubeck, S Thomson, S McMaster

Goals: M Jones 5, S Thomson 1, I Ali 1, W Laird 1, J Best 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 8.9.57 v Mooroopna 11.13.79

The Lions put together a strong first half to have themselves in front at the main break. Mooroopna came out firing in following half time to run over the top and take the game away through a seven goal to two burst in the final two quarters.

Early on the Lions were strong around the contest in a tight first quarter, with Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie combining in the midfield to both find space and gain clearances.

The second term saw the Lions kick out to a two-goal lead as Riley Mason and Nathan Fowler continued to provide a target in the forward half.

Chayse Thomson and Cain Murray bought themselves into the game with plenty of run and contributions around the contest.

Captain Lachy Waite fought hard in defence with the Lions ultimately unable to stem the tide in as the Cats kicked four goals in the final quarter to get up by 22 points.

We wish Riley Mason all the best with his Interleague match for the GV at Deakin next weekend, before the Lions return at home against Rochester on June 1.

Best: N Beattie, J Murphy, L Waite, C Thomson, C Murray

Goals: R Mason 3, N Folwer 2, L Lubeck 2, R Schraven 1

Round 6 Netball Results

Sun, 12 May 2024 01:49:56 GMT

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Seymour 29 - Kyabram 49

Kyabram got an early lead in the first quarter resulting in a chase all day.

Unfortunately, the girls couldn’t catch up although there were some swift movements of play.

Ivy Watson stood up in the attacking end with strong centre pass leads and goaling well when thrown into the ring.

Sophie Butterworth followed suit with adaptability by being thrown to both ends.

Matilda Barry also showed her strength in the defensive end.

Club Dinner Award: Ivy Watson

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Seymour 41 - Kyabram 39

Seymour got off to a great start in their game against Kyabram. The team faced a strong defensive side in Kyabram, not making it east for Seymour to score.

Ella Zotti, Taylah Mason and Ella Reynolds were fabulous in the midcourt, driving forward and creating space for goalers.

Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper showed their expertise in defence, snagging some handy turn-overs.

Chloe Butterworth, Grace Le Deux and Sophie Allen worked tirelessly, creating wonderful goals.

A great game to watch!

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 48 - Kyabram 33

The Lions ended up with a comfortable win after getting out of the blocks quickly against Kyabram.

Ashlyn Webster provided a strong presence on the court with great pressure and talk within the defensive end to direct the play.

Mia Allen shot accurately over the course of the day, supported by Shona Gesler’s presence in the ring, constantly presenting as a strong option.

Toni Bootland continued her great first season at The Den with pressure on the centre pass and important intercepts.

Mariah Baumann was best on court, constantly feeding the ball into the ring.

Inari Sushi Award: Mariah Baumann

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 60 - Kyabram 31

From the outset the Lions played structured netball to put together a fantastic win.

Renee Sari provided great direction alongside Lyndel Feery in the ring.

Both Lucy Zotti and Andy McKenzie made life easy for team mates across the court with their precision passing.

Strong defence from Bridie Cantwell throughout the game was a feature of a very good win from the Lions.

Club Dinner Award: Lucy Zotti

Rooks Pizza Award: Bridie Cantwell

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 53 - Kyabram 32

The A Grade made it two wins on the trot with a dominant display against Kyabram.

Sarah Szczykulski held down the defensive end, racking up the intercepts and providing drive for the benefit of the midcourt players.

Eleisha Saunders played her best game yet in her first season at The Den, providing a crucial link between defence and attack.

Courtney Aldous showed her versatility again, playing multiple positions and being a consistent presence across the court.

A strong fourth quarter game from the Lions was crucial to coming away with the points before heading off to Mooroopna this Saturday.

96 Cafe & Bulk Foods Award: Eleisha Saunders

Whistle Award: Sarah Szczykulski

Round 6 Football Results

Sun, 12 May 2024 00:30:50 GMT

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Seymour 8.5.53 v Kyabram 8.7.55

GDG = Hugh Murphy dominant in the ruck

CWM = Ryder Primrose intercepting strongly across half back

$15 Canteen Award = Will Le Deux, went back in second half and dominated clearances

Thursday Night Dinner = Taiten Thomas pressure around the ball was huge for us

Best: H Murphy, R Primrose, W Le Deux, J Porter, J Carroll

Goals: J Brock 2, W Le Deux 2, O Munro 1, E Reid 1, T Thomas 1, J Younger 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 8.4.52 v Kyabram 9.7.61

For the Reserves it was a similar story to the Seniors. A surge late in the game was not quite enough to get them over the line in another tight contest.

The Lions found themselves the best part of three goals down at half time before kicking five goals straight in the third to set up a nail-biting final quarter.

The boys pushed to the final siren in what was another great battle with Kyabram.

Julian Morgan worked hard across the ground, finding plenty of the ball and kicking three majors.

Sam Fuhrmeister continued his consistent start to the season in defence in his 50 ^th game for the Lions.

Through the middle Will Laird and Ishaq Ali are going from strength to strength, well supported by Jaxon Lantzke in the ruck who also kicked a goal for the highlights reel.

Best: J Morgan, J Lantzke, S Fuhrmeister, I Ali, W Laird

Goals: J Morgan 3, A Elliott 2, O Lubeck 2, J Lantzke 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 12.8.80 - Kyabram 13.8.86

The Lions fought back hard in what was a gripping encounter against the Bombers but unfortunately ended up going down by a goal.

A rapid start from Kyabram saw them take a 39-point lead into quarter time, courtesy of a seven goal opening term.

The contest evened up in the next two quarters as the Lions worked to get back into the game, setting up a huge last quarter. Dave Mundy kicked two in a row to get the boys up and about heading into the break.

While the Lions put everything on the line in the final term, kicking four unanswered goals, they just couldn’t quite get another major to even up the contest.

Lachlan Waite continued his strong form in the defensive end, racking up intercept possessions and keeping the Lions in the contest early.

Nathan Beattie and Jack Murphy remained prolific around the contest, well supported by David Mundy in his return and Jay Eager who lifted in the ruck in the final quarter to push the Lions forward.

Next week it’s off to Mooroopna to try and get back on the winner’s list.

Best: L Waite, J Murphy, N Beattie, D Mundy, J Eager

Goals: L Lubeck 3, N Fowler 2, R Mason 2, D Mundy 2, N Beattie 1, R Schraven 1, D Scopel 1

Mundy Mania hits Seymour

Sun, 05 May 2024 00:47:05 GMT

Seymour is buzzing with the return of AFL legend David Mundy locked in for this Saturday’s match at Kings Park.

Mundy, originally recruited from the Seymour Lions in 2003, went on to have one of the most decorated careers in the history of AFL football, holding Fremantle’s all time games record, while only eight players have ever played more games at the highest level. This longevity sits alongside several personal honours, including an All-Australian selection, a Best & Fairest and 120 Brownlow Medal votes.

Mundy’s return to Goulburn Valley League (GVL) football against Kyabram this Saturday will mark a big moment for the league with Mundy the most experienced AFL player ever to put the boots on in the competition.

Seymour Lions President, Gerard O’Sullivan, said the club was looking forward to a bumper crowd to welcome Mundy home.

“This is about as big as it gets in country footy and the whole town is talking about Mundy’s return to The Den,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“You very rarely see players of Dave’s calibre come back and play country footy and to have someone do it for their home club is even rarer.

“He’s only one full season out of the AFL so we have no doubt he’ll be in great condition and put on a show for the home crowd.”

The Seniors game against Kyabram will kick off at 2pm this Saturday, May 11.

“We’re encouraging everyone to get in the gates early and enjoy some of the other action on the day,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We’ve got netball on from 9 in the morning and footy on from 10 so it’s a great chance to enjoy a great day of action in a welcoming and family friendly environment.

“It will be a pretty jam-packed Kings Park over the day so don’t miss the chance to be involved in a great day for country footy.

“We look forward to hosting Dave, his family and a bumper crowd through the gates on Saturday.”

Round 5 Football Results

Sat, 04 May 2024 23:22:42 GMT

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Seymour 18.14.122 - Benalla 3.2.20

Award Winners

GDG: Josh Porter carried on from last week and had a dominant display in middle and kicking 4 goals

CWM: Cooper Holdsworth-Rose used his big frame in the middle to set the tone for the day, got plenty of the footy and helped drive us forward.

Canteen Award: Ryder Primrose patrolled the half back and marked strongly

Thursday Night Dinner: Hugh Murphy used his athletic ability to jump all over the opposition ruckman for the day, giving the mids first service. If possible, leave assumption players off the goal kicking or don’t mention goal kickers so the school doesn’t get upset

Best: J Porter, C Holdsworth-Rose, R Primrose, H Murphy, E Reid

Goals: J Porter 4, Will Le Deux 4, H Lane 3, J Ryan 1, J Carroll 1, T Thomas 1, T Wardley 1, C Powell 1, Z Brown 1, C Holdsworth-Rose

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 6.12.48 - Benalla 5.3.33

The Reserves put together a gritty win with a undermanned team, taking over the game in the final quarter.

The Lions started strongly with Jardine Nai kicking a great goal early in the game.

It proved a tight arm wrestle from there with Will Laird leading the charge across the ground with plenty of run and carry and strong defensive pressure.

The defenders repelled plenty of defensive 50 entries, with Jack Davey picking up plenty of intercept possessions and Scott McMaster strongly rebounding the footy.

Both Ishaq Ali and Harry Palmer provided a strong presence across the ground the keep the ball moving.

At the start of the last term the Lions peppered the goals with a run of behinds before kicking a couple of goals to grab an important win.

Best: W Laird, S McMaster, J Davey, I Ali, H Palmer

Goals: J Morgan 2, D Saunders 1, D Short 1, J Nai 1, R Graham 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 21.15.140 - Benalla 13.7.85

The Seniors have broken through for their first win after the season after a big second half against Benalla to record a nine goal win.

The Lions got off to a great start in the first quarter with a snap from big man Todd Lawrence getting the boys up and about.

Benalla bounced back in the second quarter to make it anyone’s game at half time.

A seven goal third term and eight goal final quarter saw the Lions take the game away and record a thumping victory.

Jack Murphy and Nathan Beattie continued to dominate in the midfield with Nugget finding plenty of ball around the ground and Murph picking up disposals at will.

Tayte Lewis showed trademark determination in the centre, always hard at the footy and tackling with great skill and effort.

While the defensive end held up incredibly well it was the forwards who put together some big days.

Nathan Fowler presented strongly throughout the day with some great contested marking in the forward 50 and four goals.

The star of the show was undoubtedly Riley Mason who dominated the game, with Benalla unable to match his skill in one on one situations or when the ball hit the ground. Often left one on one as the deepest forward, Riley took full advantage, booting eight goals in an awesome display.

The boys enjoyed a great feed at the Seymour Club following the game and are stoked to be lacing up the boots with Dave Mundy this weekend.

Best: R Mason, J Murphy, N Fowler, N Beattie, T Lewis

Goals: R Mason 8, N Fowler 4, J Murphy 2, T Lawrence 2, L Hockley 1, R Schraven 1, C Thomson 1, S Thomson 1, C Lubeck 1

Round 4 Football Results

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:05:07 GMT

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Seymour 7.4.46 - Bears 13.9.87

The Lions were up against a strong Bears outfit and kept themselves in the game until the last quarter before Shepp kicked six goals to take the game away.

Go Dynamic Group Best on: Josh Porter - ball magnet and drove his legs well from the stoppage

CWM Award: Joel Ryan - tackling machine and strong leadership

Canteen Award: Tom Wardley - covered the ground really well and his decision making and skills were elite

Club Dinner Award: Dylan Davis - really strong all day and won some really important one on ones

Best: T Wardley, D Davis, J Ryan, J Porter, H Hopp

Goals: X Arandt 1, D Davis 1, H Hopp 1, H Lane 1, J Porter 1, J Ryan 1, T Wardley 1

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 4.10.34 - Bears 12.13.85

The Reserves had their first loss of the season on Saturday, going down by eight goals.

There were some positives to take away with Cooper Lubeck continuing his strong form after his first game of the season, likewise for Ian Porter.

Fraser Rutherford and Sam Thomson have made the transition from Under 18s smoothly, and Julian Morgan is proving to be a threat up forward.

Best: C Lubeck, J Morgan, S Thomson, F Rutherford, I Porter

Goals: J Morgan 3, M Jones 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 10.4.64 - Bears 18.13.121

The Seniors couldn’t stop a rampaging Bears lineup in the first half but put together a much better effort after half time.

Lachy Waite put together a great game in defence, marking strongly and repelling multiple Shepp entries. He was supported well in the defensive half by Huw Jones, Dylan Scopel and Chayse Thomson.

In the midfield, Nathan Beattie continued his fantastic start to the year with Jack Murphy not far behind.

Despite winning the second half, the damage was done in the first with the Lions now looking to this week’s game against Benalla to get on the winner’s list.

Best: L Waite, C Thomson, N Beattie, J Murphy, C Powell

Goals: R Mason 3, N Beattie 2, N Fowler 2, R Schraven 1, C Murray 1, M Lawrence 1

Round 4 Netball Results

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:10:25 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 8 - Bears 63

The Under 15s kicked off the action yesterday against a very strong and well drilled Bears team.

Kyra Pearce stood up and showed determination and strength throughout the game to earn best on court honours.

She was supported by Matilda Barry and Sophie Butterworth across the court.

It was a tough day but on to next week where the girls will be looking to put their best foot forward against Benalla.

Inari Sushi Award: Kyra Pearce

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 31 - Bears 64

The Under 17s weren’t quite able to put together the four quarter performance to match the Shepp Bears, however Ella Zotti, Remy Hare, Ella Reynolds and Taylah Mason demonstrated determination and a great connection in the mid court.

Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper put up a fight to create turnovers and peg back as many goals as they could.

Sophie Allen, Grace Le Deux and Chloe Butterworth provided great drive in attack and combined well in the goal circle.

Despite a great effort from the girls they were outplayed by a better side on the day.

O’Sullivan Builders Awards: Taylah Mason

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 37 - Bears 36

The B Reserve had a thrilling win against Shepp in a goal for goal encounter, getting up by one.

Ruby Trimble and Sarah Waite constantly placed the Bears’ under pressure in the defensive end with Ruby working hard to pressure the centre pass.

Shona Gesler put together a great performance, presenting well in the goals and directing the attacking end.

The team was able to transition strongly between attack and defence with Olivia Peace providing direct and strong feeds into the ring.

Alyssa Quigg settled into the game well and took control of the attacking end.

Whistle Award: Sarah Waite

Canteen Award: Shona Gesler

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 40 - Bears 39

The B Grade repeated the performance of the B Reserve girls putting together a consistent four quarter performance to snatch a one goal win.

The Lions showed great intensity from the start with precision passing to the goalers allowing Ashlyn Webster and Lyndel Feery to capitalise on hard work in the midcourt.

The strong defensive effort of the midcourt allowed for many crucial turnovers.

Great drive from Lucy Zotti and Andy McKenzie gave Lyndel and Renee Sari many options to score.

It was a great team performance with the Lions stepping up when under pressure.

96 Cafe & Bulk Foods Award: Toni Bootland

Club Dinner Award: Lyndel Feery

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 51 - Bears 66

The Lions were right in the contest at three quarter time but a great performance by the Bears in the last saw the A Grade go down.

Rosie O’Sullivan and Ellie Fuhrmeister controlled the mid court and attacking end with strong pressure off the line.

Georgie Engel and Courtney Aldous were active on their feed, resulting in important turnovers in the defensive end.

Sophie Rutherford combined with the goalers to keep on top of the defenders.

Lucy Zotti came into the game and took control of WD, resulting in many key intercepts.

Off to Benalla next week to try and get back on the winner’s list.

Rooks Award: Courtney Aldous

Round 3 Netball Results

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:53:34 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 15 - Swans 56

The Shepparton Swans are always a well-oiled outfit, and it proved to be a tough start to the day for the Lions, who were forced to play catch up after a big first quarter.

Eden Webster was the stand-out player on the court, leading from the back with strong defensive pressure in the ring and great transition out of defence.

Sophie Butterworth showed her versatility, playing at both ends of the court, and used her speed and height to feed the ball to Isabel and Ivy.

While it was a tough encounter for the Lions, there will be plenty of lessons learnt and some great opportunities to work on a better performance next week against the Bears.

Club Dinner Award: Eden Webster

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 24 - Swans 62

The Lions got out of the blocks quickly with a great first quarter and silky passages of play, and they were right in the game at quarter time.

Unfortunately, a 20-goal second quarter from the Swans put Seymour on the back foot and in a difficult position to recover from.

The midcourters came back after halftime with plenty of drive, supported by a defensive team that worked well under pressure.

The last quarter saw the Lions bring a stronger overall team effort, with the goalers working tirelessly to make the most of their opportunities.

O’Sullivan Builders Award: Taylah Mason

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 44 - Swans 31

The O’Sullivan Builders B Reserve team continued its strong form with a solid 13 goal win over the Swans.

Toni Bootland and Sarah Waite held the defensive end of the court together, combing well to delay the movement of the Swans’ goalers.

Ruby Trimble was a strong presence off the line with active feet creating major turnovers and scoring opportunities.

Grace Barry put together a best-on-court performance, carrying the ball continuously down the court, where Mariah Baumann and Shona Gesler finished the job.

Rooks Pizza & Diner Award: Grace Barry

Inari Sushi Award: Ruby Trimble

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 55 - Swans 46

Another great win on Saturday for the Seymour Hardware Group B Grade against the Swans.

After a tight first half the Lions put on a show in the second half to take the game away from the Swans, highlighted by an 18 goal final term.

The Lions were defensively strong all day, providing strong pressure which allowed for turnovers to be capitalised upon by the goalers.

Fast, hard and direct drives from the midcouters ensured the Lions got over the line, led by a best on court performance from Lucy Zotti.

Whistle Award: Lucy Zotti

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 59 - Swans 48

The Beer Auto Group Seymour A Grade is on the winner’s list after a close loss to Tatura last week.

The Lions flew out of the blocks with a 19 goal first term, with Ally Black and Ellie Fuhremister controlling the attacking end of the court to put the pressure on the Swans.

Liv Barry showed determination at every contest, rejecting multiple passes, leading to positive turnovers and scoring opportunities.

It was fantastic to see Sarah Szczykulski back on the court, combining with Ruby Martin to maintain strong defensive pressure despite a surge in the third quarter from the Swans.

Eleisha Saunders showed great composure across the court in her first game at the club.

Club Canteen Award: Sophie Rutherford

Round 3 Football Results

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:49:10 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 7.3.45 v Swans 12.17.89

Our Janelle Puppa Real Estate Under 18s put in a big effort against a highly skilled Shepparton Swans outfit, who proved too strong despite plenty of fight from the boys.

Rory Kennedy was dominant through the middle, driving the ball forward, and managed 3 goals himself.

Tarkyn Dundon was a brick wall in defence alongside Xavier Arandt for the first part of the game before he switched ends and became a strong presence up forward.

Jack Kennedy’s intercept marking was great again - winning some big one on ones.

Jarrah Younger provided great run on the wing to help support the defence, whilst also attacking the ball well.

Best: R Kennedy, T Dundon, X Arandt, J Kennedy, J Younger

Goals: R Kennedy 3, D Ornsby 1, H Lane 1, J Younger 1, X Arandt 1

Go Dynamic Group Award: Rory Kennedy

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 5.9.42 v Swans 2.5.17

The O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves have put together back to back wins away from home to start the season.

In a scrappy affair the Lions took control of the game in third quarter to put the game beyond the reach of the Swans.

Tayte Lewis and Max McLean led the charge through the midfield with the Kelfit combo of Ian Porter and Cooper Lubeck making crucial contributions.

Sam Thomson put together a great four quarter performance in just his second game out of Under 18s.

A great effort to take away the points in what is always a tough contest against the Swans.

Best: T Lewis, M McLean, C Lubeck, S Thomson, I Porter

Goals: M Jones 2, T Lawrence 1, I Porter 1, T Lewis 1, H Palmer 1

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 9.12.66 v Swans 12.12.84

It was a tough day out for the Seymour Club Seniors against the Shepp Swans yesterday.

Nathan Fowler wasted no time getting back on the scoreboard on his return from injury, with the Lions putting together a solid first quarter.

In the second, the Swans blew the game open, kicking six goals to Seymour’s one.

While the second half saw an improved effort across the board, the Lions weren’t able to peg back the difference, going down by three goals.

Riley Mason was again dominant up forward creating plenty of opportunities with Jack Murphy picking up plenty of the footy.

Our focus is now on the Bears for our ANZAC clash at Kings Park on Saturday.

We’re also wishing Tom Maloney a speedy recovery from a nasty elbow injury.

Best: J Murphy, R Mason, N Beattie, C Thomson, N Fowler

Goals: R Mason 4, N Fowler 3, R Schraven 1, L Lubeck 1

Mundy's return locked in

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:04:43 GMT

David Mundy will return to where it all began, donning the Seymour Lions jumper on May 11 against Kyabram in a blockbuster Round 6 Goulburn Valley League clash.

The Lions announced the signing of the 376 game Fremantle superstar in December last year, originally recruited from Seymour in 2003.

Mundy boasts an illustrious CV, All Australian in 2015, Best & Fairest winner in 2010, Fremantle Captain in 2016, 120 Brownlow Medal votes and the ninth most AFL/VFL games in history.

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was set for a huge day to welcome home the club’s finest player.

“There’s been a massive buzz around the club since we announced Dave was returning to The Den and we’re stoked to have a date in the calendar for his homecoming,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Dave has been keen to do this for a while now and is looking forward to putting the Lions jumper on once again.

“It will be an amazing day for the club, hopefully a big crowd and plenty of support for Dave and his family.”

The Lions are working through the season fixture to lock in further games with Mundy.

“This certainly isn’t a one-off and we’re probably looking at several games this season that line up with Dave’s other commitments,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We’re hoping to be in a position in the coming weeks to announce a couple more appearances at Kings Park throughout the middle of the season.

“Dave has really been driving this with us and it just goes to show what a quality person he is, looking to give back to his junior club and the Seymour community.

“We can’t wait to welcome him and his family to Kings Park and see him put on a show for the Lions faithful.”

Round 1 Football Results

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:25:51 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate UNDER 18s

Seymour 22.18.150 v Tatura 1.1.7

In wet conditions the Under 18s got off to a rapid start with nine goals in the first quarter.

Tom Wardley and Josh Porter showed great burst speed around the stoppages and silky skills in the wet.

Hugh Murphy played a great game, dominating the ruck contest with Cooper Holdsworth-Rose presenting strongly as a key link between the midfield and the forward line.

Taiten Thomas set the standard with his tenacious attack on the footy.

A big thank you to all the boys who helped Tatura out, with three players a quarter trading the Lions jumper for a Bulldogs one. A selfless effort to help get a full game going

Go Dynamic Group Award: Tom Wardley

CWM Award: Josh Porter

Canteen Award: Hugh Murphy

Dinner Award: Cooper Holdsworth-Rose

O'Keefe's IGA Seymour Reserves

Seymour 11.13.79 v Tatura 4.5.29

The Reserves side had a few new faces on the weekend, including some players making the jump up from the 18s last year which was pleasing to see.

After a tight first quarter the Lions kicked away in the second and didn’t let Tatura back in the game.

The midfield trio of Max McLean, Tayte Lewis and Liam Hockley ensured Seymour forwards had plenty of opportunities to put a score on the board while denying Tatura deep forward entries.

Sam Fuhrmeister played a superb game across half back, providing run and repelling Tatura’s forward advances.

Up forward Julian Morgan took full advantage kicking four goals to lead the scoring charts.

A great way to kick off 2024.

Seymour Club Seniors

Seymour 10.12.72 v Tatura 11.9.75

With a few senior regulars unavailable to open the season, there were some fantastic opportunities for new faces to stake their claim for a regular spot, including a massive six debutants.

The Lions got off to a bit of a wayward start in front of the goals before putting together some great footy in the second and third quarters.

Tom Maloney showed why he’s going to be a player to watch this season, combing well with the midfield group. Jack Murphy and Ben Rigoni picked up where they left off in 2023, alongside Ricky Schraven.

Riley Mason provided a great target up forward, incredibly well supported by Lewis Lubeck and Will Le Deux. Curtis Powell also stepped up from the thirds with none of them looking out of place

Momentum proved hard to hold onto in the last quarter against a hard working Tatura outfit. In a nail biting finish, Tatura managed to snatch the points with a goal after the siren.

Some huge positives to come out of the game with a young group and lots to work on when we return to the field against the Swans away in a fortnight.

Round 1 Netball Results

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:31:16 GMT

Including You UNDER 15s

Seymour 16 - Tatura 36

The round one opener at Tatura gave us plenty of wet weather and a soaked court, leading to plenty of short balls. Sophie Butterwoth stood up in the attacking end, leading with strong drives and positive turn overs. Showing her versatility she flipped to the defensive end, ending with intercepts and rebounds. Ivy Watson and Ruby Fletcher followed with strong pressure across the court and helping in transition. Overall the wet weather ruled and we couldn’t get the job done. Lots of positives to take away from the game.

Canteen Award: Sophie Butterworth

Trawool Shed - Cafe, Cottages & Restaurant UNDER 17s

Seymour 33 - Tatura 31

1st Quarter – Seymour showcased impressive skills and determination. Tatura came out strong, scoring eight goals, Seymour not to be outdone with four goals, keeping the game competitive.

2nd Quarter – 12 goal quarter from Seymour. The momentum clearly shifted in Seymour’s favour. Seymour players exhibited remarkable teamwork and defensive pressure.

3rd Quarter – Tatura managed to regain the lead late in the quarter, however Seymour continued to fight and show resilience and determination. Seymour’s court pressure was amazing with the midcourters working tirelessly to create many turnovers.

4th Quarter – What a quarter. Wonderful team effort resulting in a win.

O'Sullivan Builders Award: Ella Zotti

O’SULLIVAN BUILDERS B RESERVE

Seymour 53 - Tatura 12

The Lions put on a clinical performance to get the win in the B Reserves. Mia Allen was strong on the ball and provided plenty of movement in the ring alongside Toni Bootland in her first game for the club.

Ashlyn Webster combined well with Toni to ensure plenty of rebounds from the defensive end, well supported by Casey Drummond’s pressure to bring the ball into the goalers.

Club Dinner Award: Toni Bootland

Seymour Hardware Group B GRADE

Seymour 39 - Tatura 25

A great team effort for the win away from home. Fantastic fast drives from Madi Albers allowed the goalers to secure points. The defensive pressure from all players was outstanding.

Rooks Pizza & Diner Award: Madi Albers

Beer Auto Group Seymour A GRADE

Seymour 50 - Tatura 52

It was always going to be a tough Round 1 match-up against the classy Tatura outfit and so it proved to be.

Courtney Aldous provided great pressure off the centre pass and through the defensive third.

Ally Black showed her class in her first game for the Lions, communicating and moving well with Ellie Fuhrmeister. Both girls benefited from great midcourt work from Rosie O’Sullivan and shot well.

Ruby Martin made a fantastic return at the other end of the court to where she last was at The Den.

In a close tussle, Tatura got out to a six-goal lead partway through the final quarter, which the Lions started to claw back through strong whole-court pressure before being beaten by the siren, coming with the Lions two goals down.

A great first up game from the girls.

Whistle Award: Ally Black

Caffeine Bistro Award: Ruby Martin

Lions announce 2024 leaders

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:14:47 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) has announced its on-field leaders for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Lachlan Waite and Dylan Scopel will remain as Co-Captains of the Senior side, joined in the leadership group by Jack Murphy, Huw Jones, James Wooster, Nick Dundon, Ben Cooney and Seamus Feery.

The leadership group brings a strong mix of experience and youth, providing different leadership styles to benefit the entirety of the playing group.

Seymour Lions Senior Coach Ben Davey said the group places the young talent of the club in good hands.

“We’re delighted to have a group of incredibly well-respected men leading our club again in 2024,” Mr Davey said.

“Lachlan Waite stepped up last year and did a great job last year alongside Dylan Scopel and has taken on the extra responsibility as our Under 18s Seniors Coach.

“Dylan hit the 200 game mark of the club, has been a great player over a long period of time and is now a Lions and GVL Life Member.

“We’re incredibly lucky to have two fantastic leaders to support our whole playing group in their on and off-field development.”

James Wooster and Ben Cooney are the new faces in the leadership group for the season ahead.

“Both James and Ben play crucial roles in our backline and have a high level of senior football experience despite their young ages,” Mr Davey said.

“Their elevation gives us not just a great spread in terms of styles and age but also covers all areas of the ground.

“We do have quite a young group so we’ll be looking to keep elevating future leaders of the club in the season ahead.

“Everyone is raring to go for 2024. We can’t wait for next weekend.”

Seymour McDonald's continues as major partner of the Lions

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:12:05 GMT

McDonald’s Seymour is yet again throwing its support behind the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) in a big way, continuing as major sponsors of the club for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League season.

The relationship between the SFNC and McDonald’s Seymour has been a lasting one, crucial to the recent success of the club both on and off the field.

McDonald’s Seymour is owned and operated by Licensees, Tully and Michelle Lyster, who are committed to running great restaurants and supporting local communities.

SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan thanked McDonald’s for its ongoing support of the club.

“We’re delighted to be able to add another chapter to our long-lasting relationship with Macca’s Seymour,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“They’ve been major backers of our club, allowing us to look after our players, members and supporters with great experiences.

“We know Macca’s Seymour plays a huge role in the community through their support of so many local organisations and we’re immensely grateful for their ongoing support.

“We’re looking forward to a great partnership this season and thank the Macca’s Seymour team for their generous support.”

Tully Lyster, Licensee for McDonald’s Seymour welcomed the opportunity to continue giving back to the Seymour community.

“We are proud to partner with the Seymour Lions and play our part in helping the Club continue to have a positive impact on people and communities across the Goulburn Valley.

“The Macca’s Seymour team are looking forward to getting behind the Lions this season and we wish them every success for the year ahead.”

Seymour IGA gets behind the Lions again in 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:36:42 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) is pleased to announce Seymour IGA & Liquor as a major sponsor of the club again in 2024. The partnership will reach new heights this season, with Seymour IGA now the official naming rights partner of the SFNC Reserves team, who went through the 2023 Home and Away season undefeated.

Seymour IGA is part of the growing Reddrop Group that prides itself on delivering high-quality produce and customer service to the Seymour community, something the SFNC can attest to.

SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was proud to have the backing of Seymour IGA as a major sponsor.

“Seymour IGA are huge contributors to our local community and we’re delighted to have their support this season,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“No matter what time of the day, you’re always greeted with a smile and exceptional customer service.

“As an independent grocer that’s been operating in the Seymour community for generations, their values align strongly with ours at the Lions.

“A huge thank you to Bec, Dave and the team at Seymour IGA for their ongoing support.”

Seymour IGA Store Manager Rebecca Wintle wished the SFNC well for the season ahead.

“The Seymour Lions are a massive part of our town and we’re pleased to continue our strong backing of the club in 2024,” Ms Wintle said.

“In particular, we’re looking forward to putting our name to the Seymour Reserves who have gone deep in September for several seasons.

“We hope 2024 is another successful year for the club and a strong year for our community-focused partnership.”

Locals band together for Clean Up Australia Day

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:57:45 GMT

Teams from the Seymour Football Netball Club, Go Seymour, Lions Club of Seymour Goulburn, Seymour Toyota and the Prince of Wales Hotel Seymour gathered at Kings Park on Sunday to Clean Up Seymour as part of Clean Up Australia Day.

Each organisation was allocated a portion of the town to clean up for three hours before meeting back at Kings Park to dispose of the rubbish safely.

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan said the efforts of all involved made a noticeable impact on the town.

“James at the Prince of Wales and Go Seymour were instrumental in getting this day up and running,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“It was fantastic to see so many locals volunteering their time on a Sunday morning to tidy up the town.

“The work undertaken has made an impact with plenty of litter and rubbish taken off our streets to be disposed of.

“As a club we’re proud to be a part of this amazing community and we look forward to working closely with local businesses and organisations across the season to continue lifting the image of our great town.”

Beer Auto Group A Grade ready to fire in 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:18:47 GMT

Longtime and loyal sponsor of the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC), Beer Auto Group, has been announced as the naming rights partner of Seymour’s A Grade netball team for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Beer Auto Group is home to six new vehicle showrooms - Isuzu UTE, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Chery and Polaris while also catering to all your servicing, trade in and finance needs.

Operating for 43 years in the Seymour community, Beer Auto Group, through Neil Beer and now Greg Beer – Managing Director, has been a crucial part of the SFNC’s success for decades.

A Grade coach Ellie Fuhrmeister thanked Greg and the team for their generous support of the club’s netball program in 2024.

“We’re delighted to have the backing of Beer Auto Group this season, a highly respected family-operated business,” Ms Fuhrmeister said.

“For generations, the Beer family have been huge supporters of our club, and their values align strongly with ours as a community-focused organisation.

“We’re fortunate to have such a great local dealership here and a team who know the auto industry inside and out.

“I know all the girls are pumped for this season and we’re incredibly excited to have the Beer Auto Group’s support for what will be another huge year.

“I encourage everyone in the market for a new or used car or anyone needing a service to get in touch with Greg and his fantastic team on Emily St.”

Beer Auto Group Managing Director, Greg Beer, is thrilled to enter an even closer relationship with the SFNC.

“The Seymour Lions have been big supporters of Beer Auto Group and it’s a great partnership for us to be taking to new heights this season,” Mr Beer said.

“Over the past few years, the A Grade netball team has set the standard across the competition. We’ll be cheering them on and hoping to see them go deep in September.

“Beer Auto Group is a proud partner of the SFNC. This is a generational relationship and we look forward to celebrating the success of the Lions for years to come.”

Janelle Puppa Real Estate Under 18s ready to roar

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:15:49 GMT

Janelle Puppa Real Estate has been announced as the naming rights sponsor of the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) Under 18s football side for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Janelle Puppa is one of the region’s leading licensed real estate agents, with a dedicated team of staff who deliver high-quality customer service regardless of whether you’re a tenant, landlord, seller, or looking to buy.

Janelle Puppa Real Estate has been a loyal supporter of the SFNC for an extended period of time, with a particular passion for the young Lions coming through the ranks, making the naming rights partnership a perfect fit.

SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan thanked Janelle and her team for their ongoing support of the Lions.

“We’re delighted to have Janelle Puppa Real Estate on board again as one of our major sponsors, alongside a further commitment to our Under 18s team,” O’Sullivan said.

“Janelle is a huge supporter of a countless number of local organisations and we’re proud to again be partnering with her and the team this season.

“They deliver top-quality service right across the region. Seymour is lucky to have such a dedicated and professional real estate team in our community.

“Our Under 18s are incredibly grateful for the support of Janelle Puppa Real Estate, and when they’re in the market for a home, they’ll have a great place to start.”

Janelle Puppa said her team was looking forward to another big year for the Lions.

“We’re excited to be right behind the Lions again this season in what we know will be another huge year for the club,” Puppa said.

“Sporting clubs are the lifeblood of our communities and it’ll be great to get down to Kings Park this season to cheer on the Under 18s.

“The Under 18s are the future stars of the club and we’re pleased to be supporting their development and making their last few years of underage football as good as can possibly be.”

Dundon to coach Seymour Reserves again in 2024

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:21:38 GMT

Nick Dundon will be looking to go one better this season as he takes the reins of the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) Reserves side for the second time.

The Lions went through the Home and Away season undefeated before coming up short against Shepparton United at Deakin Reserve on Grand Final Day.

The SFNC Reserves side has featured at the pointy end of the season regularly in recent times, including a premiership in 2019.

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan said Dundon took to the role incredibly well in 2023.

“Nick did a fantastic job last season with a young group of players, albeit one with plenty of senior footy experience,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“To have someone like Nick, who has high-level laying experience and is still relatively young, is a big boost for our boys.

“Nick will be pulling on the boots this season following a knee reconstruction so we’re looking forward to seeing him put in plenty of work on and off the field.

“He played a massive role in the success of our overall football program last season and we’re confident that last year’s coaching experience will hold him in good stead this season.”

Nick Dundon said the entire playing list was looking to improve on last year’s results.

“Everyone around the club is hungry to have a big season after a bit of a disappointing end in September,” Mr Dundon said.

“We’ve got a really close group of players who are only going to get better the more they play together.

“Across the entire playing list, there’s a high percentage of boys with senior playing experience which really helps build depth into our Reserves.

“I’m looking forward to pulling the boots on again while supporting the development of our younger players.”

Seymour’s best to be awarded the Gary Brown Medal

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:31:32 GMT

As of this season, the player who wins the Seymour Lions’ Senior Best & Fairest will be awarded the Gary Brown Medal, following the endorsement of the proposal at a recent committee meeting.

Gary Brown served as Secretary of the SFNC for 34 years (1989-2022), a period of time that included four senior premierships, headlined by a three-peat between 2005 and 2007.

Across 34 years of service, Brown worked alongside nine Presidents. Seven of these Presidents gathered at the Royal Hotel for lunch in Seymour last week to pass on some special news.

The Seymour Lions Best & Fairest award was previously named after the late Mark Cox, President of the SFNC from 1993-1997. Mark’s son Paul also served as President in the early to mid-2000s, and while he was unable to join in person, he dialled into the lunch with Brown and the seven other living Presidents.

Paul Cox fully endorsed the renaming of the Best & Fairest award to Brown, citing the record-breaking volunteer service he gave to the club over three and a half decades.

Current President, Gerard O’Sullivan, organised the lunch and said the recognition was fitting for such a selfless and club-focused man.

“It’s hard to find the right way to recognise someone who gave so much to our club and played such a huge role in getting us to where we are today,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“There wouldn’t be many people who have more love or passion for the Lions than Browny.

“Our volunteers are the people that make our club what it is and this is the perfect way to commemorate Browny’s dedication to the club for generations to come.

“We look forward to sharing the importance of this renamed award with our club and the broader Seymour community.”

Club pastors to bring wellbeing support to The Den

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:46:25 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) is boosting wellbeing support across the club, following the announcement of a partnership with Central Church.

Current senior ministers, Daniel and Fiona Sanders, are strong supporters of the Seymour Lions and are eager to provide off-field wellbeing support to the club's players, members, and supporters.

Central Church is a contemporary church, with services held at the VRI Hall on Railway Place at 10am every Sunday. The Church has also expanded into Kilmore, with a 4pm Sunday service now part of the offering.

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan welcomed the opportunity to provide extra support to the club.

“The football club is one of the key meeting places in our town and across the past few years we’ve been through some challenging times in our community,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Daniel and Fiona have been great supporters of our club over that time and have provided a compassionate ear and voice for many of our members.

“While our club is a fantastic place to be, we know sometimes people have a lot on their plate. To be able to support our players off field and our members through this partnership is a great step forward for us.

“Regardless of the religious beliefs of our individual members, we’re pleased Daniel and Fiona will be on hand to provide caring support and guidance when it’s needed.”

Pastor Daniel Sanders welcomed the partnership with the club and highlighted the importance of player and supporter welfare.

“Central Church is delighted to be involved with the Seymour Lions and continue to grow our connection with the Seymour community,” Pastor Sanders said.

“Everything we do is about community, connection and acceptance and I’m looking forward to working closely with members of the club.

“The partnership between Central Church and the Lions will support the holistic development of club members and ensure wellbeing support is available as needed.”

Including You supporting the youngest Lion cubs

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:53:18 GMT

Disability support services provider Including You has been named as the naming rights sponsor of the Seymour Lions’ Under 15s netball team for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Founded in 2015 by its two Directors, Belinda Toohey and Dominic Nadalin who have a combined experience of 5 0 years in the Disability Support Services sector, Including You focuses on supporting individuals and their families to navigate the NDIS and provide the best possible care and support for people with a disability - this also includes offering a pro bono service to the community, assisting those that require support in accessing the scheme.

Including You provides services across the state, with an office in Seymour to support the Outer North and Goulburn Valley.

Regional Manager and Support Coordinator for the Outer North and Goulburn Valley, Shaye Garbutt, said Including You was pleased to be supporting the Lions in 2024.

“The Seymour Lions have a great reputation within the community as an inclusive, accessible and community-focused club,” Ms Garbutt said.

“These are values we live every day at Including You, and we’re delighted to be involved in what we hope is a long-lasting partnership with the club.

“Football clubs are crucial meeting places in regional communities, and this is a fantastic opportunity to further spread the importance of a more inclusive future, build our outreach in the region and hopefully assist more people requiring support in the disability sector.

“We’re excited to be backing in the Under 15 netballers and can’t wait to watch these young superstars tear up the court and have a great time with their mates this year.”

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan welcomed the support of such a reputable and people-focused organisation.

“Including You does a wonderful job supporting people living with disabilities and working through the complexity of disability support services,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“This is crucial work, particularly in regional areas like the Goulburn Valley where this support is not as readily available.

“We know our young netballers will get a lot out of this partnership and we’re keen to share the important work of organisations like Including You with our broader membership.”

Seymour young gun picked in Bushrangers squad

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:31:00 GMT

Seymour’s Cooper Holdsworth-Rose has been selected in the 2024 Under 18s Murray Bushrangers squad for the 2024 Coates Talent League.

The final squad has been selected following months of trials and fierce competition for places from players across the Goulburn Valley and North-East.

Being part of the team will provide Cooper the opportunity to train and play with some of the best junior footballers in the nation.

Seymour President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated Cooper on the incredible achievement.

“Getting this fantastic opportunity is a testament to the work Cooper has put in over the course of his football career, particularly over the last 12 months,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Cooper is an impressive young man and very well deserving of this selection. This is a great pathway to be on for Cooper to take his football as far as possible.

“Everyone at the club is super proud of Cooper, and we can’t wait to watch his development through his last year of underage football.”

Seymour Under 18s Coach Lachlan Waite said Cooper’s selection was providing inspiration to the young footballers around the club.

“It’s great for our junior footballers to see what’s possible with a lot of hard work and determination,” Mr Waite said.

“Cooper has shown that by putting together strong form at a club level there’s potentially higher honours of offer.

“Pretty much every professional footballer in the nation comes through this pathway and we hope to see Cooper playing the great football we know he’s capable of for both Seymour and the Bushrangers this season.”

Smith to take reins of three grades in 2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:12:51 GMT

Kelly Smith has been announced as coach of the Under 15s, Under 17s and B Grade Seymour Lions netball sides for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Smith will continue supporting the development of the club’s junior netballers while adding the B Grade role this season, taking over from club coach Ellie Fuhrmeister.

Fuhrmeister said the club was in good hands, with Smith looking after the majority of the club’s teams.

“Kelly is an incredibly experienced player and coach and will be a huge part of what we hope is another successful season on the court,” Ms Fuhrmeister said.

“She’s dedicated a of time to our club over the years and has a wealth of experience to draw on while supporting both our junior players and senior netballers.

“Having Kelly involved with the B Grade will also give those junior players coming up into senior netball a familiar voice and face which is always important when making that transition.

“I’m looking forward to working closely with Kelly this year and I’m excited about what we can all achieve together across our netball program in 2024.”

Quigg set to make Giant move

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:17:57 GMT

Seymour’s Nic Quigg is set to take the next step in his footballing career following his signing with the GWS Giants VFL side. The move will mean a relocation to Sydney for Quigg, following his first full season of senior football in 2023.

Quigg made his way through junior football in dominant fashion before captaining the Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League and finishing second in their Best & Fairest in 2022. He went on to make his debut in the VFL for the Coburg Lions last season, playing most of the year with the Seymour Lions.

The move will allow Quigg to train with some of the best footballers in the nation in a professional environment.

Seymour President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was incredibly proud of Quigg’s achievements.

“Nic was an outstanding junior footballer and we’re looking forward to him taking another huge step in his career,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“While it’s a shame to lose Nic around the club, we couldn’t be happier to see him take this opportunity, and we have no doubt he’ll make the most of it.

“To go into a VFL setup and professional environment will be a big change but a massive progression for Nic’s football.”

While Quigg is expected to be in Sydney for the majority of the season the club is holding out hope for a couple of appearances at the Lions in 2024.

“Nic has listed Seymour as his home club, so hopefully, if the chance arises, we can sneak him in for a couple of games this year,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We’ve got a great young midfield and several boys with VFL experience, which is only going to make the club stronger.

“We wish Nic all the best. He’s a great young kid, and we can’t wait to follow his performances from afar this year.”

Trawool Shed throws support behind junior netballers

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:22:21 GMT

Trawool Shed has been announced as the naming rights partner of the Seymour Lions’ Under 17s netball team.

Located on the Goulburn Valley Highway, ten minutes out of Seymour, Trawool Shed is home to beautiful country cottages, a restaurant from Thursday to Sunday and even hosts private functions and weddings. Owners Melissa and Aaron King also run Blue Ribbon Catering, held in high regard right across the state.

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan thanked Trawool Shed for their generous support of the club’s junior netball program.

“We’re delighted to have the support of Trawool Shed for what we know will be a huge year for our junior guns,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Our Under 17s netballers are our future senior stars and the support of Melissa and Aaron will allow us to provide a great experience for them in 2024.

“We’ve seen firsthand the great work of Blue Ribbon Catering at various club functions and Trawool Shed is a magnificent venue to have in our own backyard.

“A massive thank you from everyone at the Lions and we look forward to throwing the support of our club behind a fantastic local business.”

Trawool Shed owner Melissa King said she was pleased to be partnering with the Seymour Lions for 2024.

“The Seymour Lions have a great reputation in the community and we’re delighted to support them this season,” Ms King said.

“We’ve got a couple of junior Lions working here in Sophie and Ollie Munro who speak very highly of the club and have big futures ahead of them.

“We’re looking forward to getting around Kings Park this season and showing our support for the Trawool Shed Under 17s.”

Lions squad locked in for 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:06:04 GMT

The Seymour Lions have announced their A Grade netball squad following trials held over recent months. The team remains largely unchanged from last year, with the Lions looking to bounce back strongly following a straight-set ousting in the 2023 finals series.

Ally Black and Ruby Martin are additions to the squad which is headlined by reigning Wellman Medallist Sarah Szczykulski and superstar midcourter Casey Adamson.

Seymour’s A Grade coach, Ellie Fuhrmeister, is looking forward to challenging for the premiership again in 2024.

“We’ve got a fantastic bunch of girls who know what it takes to get the job done week in week out,” Ms Fuhrmeister said.

“To be able to keep Sarah and Casey in the squad is a great boost. They are a couple of the best netballers in country Victoria and provide the team with bucket loads of confidence.

“There’s plenty of experience in the squad and a huge amount of drive to make amends for a below-par finals series.

“If we keep our full squad on the court for most of the season, we’ll certainly be giving some of the top sides a run for their money.”

While the Lions have consistently featured at the pointy end of the A Grade season, Fuhrmeister said the club’s strength was in its depth.

“We’ve seen for a number of years consistent finals appearances across all our senior teams which is something we pride ourselves on,” Ms Fuhrmeister said.

“It’s a whole club effort throughout the course of our season, with players stepping in and out of different teams.

“While the A Grade squad is incredibly strong, we’ll be looking for opportunities to keep developing our younger players at a high level and building for a strong future.

“We’re all set to go for a big season and can’t wait for Round 1.”

2024 Seymour Lions A Grade Squad

Ellie Fuhrmeister

Rosie O’Sullivan

Sarah Szczykulski

Courtney Aldous

Ruby Martin

Ally Black

Jessica Lallo

Casey Adamson

Olivia Barry

Vale Greg Edwards

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:36:35 GMT

The SFNC is saddened by the passing of long time lion and Life Member Greg Edwards. Our thoughts are with Shirley, Kelly, Shane, family members and friends at this difficult time.

Greg was a tireless volunteer of our club for over 40 years. He served many roles and never lacked passion or enthusiasm. He was a great supporter of his kids and grandkids involvement in the club, both netball and football.

Greg’s funeral will be held on Thursday 25th of January at 11am, at Howard Squires for those wishing to pay tribute to the great man.

Rest in Peace, Greg.

Footballs swapped for sandbags

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:53:30 GMT

Pre-season training looked a little different for the Seymour Lions on Monday, with the club’s footballers spotted running around town following last week’s heavy rainfall and flooding.

Thankfully, the town did not see a repeat of the October 2022 floods, with businesses and homes in evacuation zones sandbagged and well-prepared.

Following the Goulburn River returning to below flood level, people across town were left with sandbags and no means to dispose of them.

That’s where the Seymour Lions stepped in, with pre-season training turning into a town-wide clean-up job, picking up and disposing of sandbags at the SES centre.

“We’re thinking of everyone that was impacted by flooding and are incredibly thankful the river didn’t rise to the predicted level,” Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan said.

“Once the waters receded, we identified as a club that a lot of people had sandbags they didn’t know what to do with.

“Rather than a normal pre-season training session we thought it would be a great idea to get the footballers out in the community and help people dispose of their sandbags.”

The Lions organised tipper trucks for Monday night and got to work.

“A few of the great tradies associated with the club took the time to get their heavy vehicles into action and watched the footballers get to work,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Not only does the town look a lot tidier following the clean up we put some extra miles in the legs of our players.

“The players split into two groups and ran roughly eight kilometres each, picking up bags from businesses and homes across town.

“Everyone is looking forward to a new season of football and netball and we’d like to thank the Seymour community for their ongoing support.”

Senior captain to coach Lion cubs in 2024

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:09:22 GMT

Seymour Lions senior co-captain Lachy Waite has been appointed coach of the club’s Under 18s side for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Waite is a Lion through and through, having racked up 82 senior games for the club and played his junior football at Seymour.

In addition to his Seymour football career, Waite has underage experience representing the GVL, Murray Bushrangers and Victoria Country and has been supporting the Seymour Under 18s off-field over the past two years.

Seymour Football Manager Mitch Itter said the club was looking forward to seeing Waite take the next step in his football journey.

“We’re absolutely delighted to have Lachy coaching our thirds boys this season. He has a great relationship with the playing group and has played some really high-quality footy at a young age,” Mr Itter said.

“Lachy is a great person to have around the club and as the senior captain it’s fantastic to see him stepping up again this season.

“Clint Rose did a fantastic job last season and we’re excited to see further growth in our future senior footballers.

“Lachy will be supported by Chris Martin in an Assistant Coach role which is another super acquisition for the club.”

Lachy Waite is encouraging all prospective players to get in touch with pre-season set to commence for the Under 18’s on Wednesday 24 January.

“I’m really looking forward to working with the thirds this season. We’ve got some promising players coming through the ranks and it’ll be incredibly rewarding to support their development,” Mr Waite said.

“I’ll be continuing the welcoming and fun environment Clint has established in the Under 18s and pushing the boys to prepare themselves for senior football.

“Our senior side is massively geared towards local players and the thirds boys of today are our future champions.

“I’d encourage everyone looking to play a high standard of junior footy to come to training, get the feel of our fantastic club and get ready for a huge 2024 at Kings Park.”

Lions welcome home favourite son

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:56:01 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) is delighted to announce the signing of 376-game AFL superstar David Mundy for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Mundy was recruited from Seymour as pick 19 in the 2003 AFL Draft, going on to enjoy an illustrious career as one of the competition's top midfielders over two decades.

Among a range of incredible achievements in his AFL career, Mundy is Fremantle’s all-time games record holder and only eight men have played more games in the history of the competition.

Mundy was an All-Australian in 2015, won Fremantle’s Best and Fairest in 2010 and captained the club in 2016.

SFNC President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club is excited to welcome Mundy home in what is a huge boost for the club.

“It’s an amazing signing for the club and we can’t wait to see Dave back at Kings Park where it all began,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Dave is an incredibly humble person and has made clear for a while his desire to come back to Seymour and get back to country footy.

“Having one of the most experienced footballers in the history of the game trotting round in the GVL is going to be a great boost for our club and the competition more broadly.

“We saw when he hung up the boots there was still plenty left in the tank. There’s no doubt he’ll be giving a few opposition coaches headaches in 2024.”

Mr O’Sullivan said Mundy would fit into a strong midfield ready to go deep in September.

“We’ve got a great young side with plenty of room to improve after a bit of a disappointing finals series last year,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Mundy will slide into our midfield nicely and will no doubt be passing on some important lessons to our boys. We’ve got some young players who already have VFL experience and it will be huge for their development to play alongside a legend of the game.

“There’s a really strong bond in our current team and an exciting vibe around the club. I’d encourage everyone to get around the Lions in 2024 in what will be a huge year for us.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Dave, Sally and his family to the club. They’re top quality people and it’ll be great to have them around.”

Lions welcome Maloney to The Den

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:32:09 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) is pleased to announce the signing of Tom Maloney for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

Tom comes to the Lions with a strong CV, as a premiership player with VFL side, the Box Hill Hawks, in the 2018 season as well as TAC Cup experience with the Sandringham Dragons.

More recently Tom received Norwood’s 2022 Best & Fairest award, leading to him being selected in the Eastern Football League Premier Division Team of the Year.

Tom is an inside midfielder who possesses elite skills and stoppage craft and will slide straight into Seymour’s midfield group, providing leadership and a strong football IQ.

Seymour Football Manager Mitch Itter said the signing was a boost for the club heading into pre-season training.

“It’s super pleasing to have Tom on board for next year. He’ll add a great deal of skill and experience to our strong midfield group,” Mr Itter said.

“He’s played incredibly strong football across his whole career, and we have no doubt he’ll hit the ground running in the GV.

“To have players like Tom, Ben Rigoni and Nathan Beattie playing in our midfield, all with VFL experience, bodes well for next season.

“We’re excited to see Tom on the track and the boys will welcome him with open arms to The Den.”

The SFNC pre-season will kick off at Kings Park on Monday 27 November.

“Both the football and netball pre-seasons are kicking off on Monday which is exciting after a few months off,” Mr Itter said.

“Everyone is keen to reconnect and start working towards a bigger and better 2024.

“I’d encourage everyone to get on board with the Lions next season. It’s going to be a huge one for our junior and senior sides across the club and we can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Lions continue re-signing key players for 2024

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:29:14 GMT

Eight more senior footballers have put pen to paper and recommitted to the Seymour Football Netball Club (SFNC) for the 2024 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

The group is headlined by 2022 Morrison Medallist Ben Rigoni, shaping up for a massive season following a VFL debut and a season split between Seymour and the Coburg Lions.

Key re-signings include Co-Captain Lachlan Waite and 2023 recruits Nathan Fowler and Ricky Schraven who joined the Lions from Wallan last season.

The group of eight is rounded out by senior footballers Ben Cooney, James Wooster, Josh Alford and Alex Elliott.

Seymour Lions Football Manager Mitch Itter said the club is hard at work to build on last year’s top two home and away finish.

“These re-signings are massive news for the club and show this group is ready to push deep in September next season,” Mr Itter said.

“We’ve got a really close bunch of boys, who really enjoy one another's company and are chomping at the bit to get stuck into pre-season.

“Last year didn’t finish the way we hoped but we’ve got great depth in our Reserves, a strong senior core and plenty of room for improvement.

“You can’t stand still in the GVL. It’s such a quality competition so we’ll be looking to see some big steps forward from everyone heading into 2024.”

Mitch Itter said the club would commence pre-season training in late November and welcomed any prospective players to come and get a feel for the club.

“There’s a great vibe around the club at the moment and I’d encourage anyone who’s keen to play to come down and get amongst it,” Mr Itter said.

“Late November we’ll start pre-season and get some solid sessions in before the Christmas break.

“The whole club is raring to go again for 2024 so get on board for next season as we look to go deeper in September.

“We’ve also got more re-signings and new recruits on the way. We’re excited to share these in the coming weeks.”

Seymour's season celebrated

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:45:29 GMT

The Seymour Football Netball Club held its Presentation Night at Kings Park on Thursday September 28, celebrating the achievements of players and volunteers across the course of the 2023 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.

The Lions finished second in the GVL club championship award as a result of all five senior netball and football sides playing finals. GVL Board Chair Jacqui Hudgson and League Operations Manager Jo Spencer were in attendance alongside Tatura’s Elsie Boyer to present the 2023 Wellman Medal to Sarah Szczykulski.

Club President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated players for their on-field achievements during the season.

“We had a really great season across all grades and while we didn’t bring home any premierships, everyone involved at the club should be immensely proud of their efforts,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“There are some really talented young players coming up through both the football and netball and we can’t wait to watch their progress over the coming years.

“It’s also a fantastic achievement to have the Morrison Medal for the third year in a row and the Wellman Medal being bestowed on some of our club’s champions.

“On behalf of the club, I would like to thank the GVL, Tatura and Elsie Boyer in particular for not only their attendance on Thursday night but the professional manner in which they have all conducted themselves over the past week.”

Mr O’Sullivan also thanked volunteers who make every training session, matchday and season possible.

“While we are incredibly proud of our players, in many ways presentation night is also about the amazing volunteers who keep our club running,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We were fortunate enough to induct two qualified life members in Sarah Brown and Dylan Scopel as well as Doug McLarty for his selfless service over decades to the club. Doug is incredibly deserving of this honour and we can’t thank him enough for everything he has done for the Lions.

“We are lucky to have a great team behind the scenes that put in countless hours to allow our players to enjoy their games and keep the club running smoothly.

“Presentation night puts a bit of a full stop on the 2023 season but preparations are well underway for next year. We can’t wait to get back into things and achieve even more together in 2024.”

A full list of award winners can be found below.

Club Awards

Trainer’s Award – Jonty Mann

Netball Appreciation Award – Kylie Wilson

Lenny Brown Best Netball Club Person Award – Veronica Hager

Lions Pride – Iresh Don

Best Club Person – Ben Davey

Eamonn O’Connor Award – Huw Jones

Life Memberships

Sarah Brown (250 SFNC Netball Games)

Dylan Scopel (200 SFNC Senior Games)

Doug McLarty

Leading Goal Kickers

U18s – Ollie Munro (18 Goals)

Reserves – Ben Tarran (43 Goals)

Seniors – Riley Mason (34 Goals)

Seymour young guns sign on for 2024

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:37:44 GMT

The Seymour Lions have begun re-signing players for the 2024 GVL season, with young guns Huw Jones, Riley Mason, Nathan Beattie and Nic Quigg all recommitting to the club.

All four players are under the age of 23 and have been consistent performers across the 2023 season in the Lions senior team.

Huw Jones returned from injury this year, joining the leadership group and establishing himself as one of the premier small defenders in the competition, finishing equal 5 ^th in the club’s Best and Fairest. Jones also took home the Eamonn O’Connor Award, voted by teammates as the player most consistently displaying the values ‘tough, hard and honest.’

Riley Mason has enjoyed his second full season at the club, having played U18s football with the Calder Cannons prior to signing with Seymour. Mason represented the GVL in its interleague clash with the Ovens and Murray League and finished third in the club’s Best and Fairest.

Nathan Beattie first played Under 18s football at Kings Park in 2019, already racking up more than 40 seniors games in addition to VFL experience with North Melbourne in 2022. The tough midfielder played every game this season and will be looking to help Seymour take the next step in 2024.

The youngest of the quartet, Nic Quigg, has now played his first full season of senior football including a VFL debut with the Coburg Lions earlier in the year. Quigg co-captained the Murray Bushrangers last year, finishing second in their best and fairest.

Seymour Lions Senior Coach Ben Davey said the club was thrilled to have the talented youngsters recommitting for the 2024 season.

“Preparations are well and truly underway at the club for next year after what was a disappointing finals campaign,” Mr Davey said.

“These boys are absolutely crucial to our success moving forward and we’re delighted they are going round again with a real clear vision of where we’re headed.

“All four of them bring something unique to our side. We’re incredibly lucky to have such young players with already well-developed leadership skills, experience at VFL level, and other fantastic attributes.

“Our list is taking shape next year and we hope to have plenty more announcements in the coming weeks as we re-sign players for next year.

“There’s a desire across our whole club to learn from our finals experience this season and take the next step in 2024. We can’t wait to get back on the track and get into training again.”

Davey and Fuhrmeister to lead Lions in 2024

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:45:22 GMT

On the eve of finals, the Seymour Lions have locked in their 2024 Senior football and A Grade coaches with Ben Davey and Ellie Fuhrmeister recommitting for another season.

With all senior football and netball sides having secured a finals berth, the reappointments come off the back of an unprecedented clean sweep of netball premierships in 2022 and Seymour’s two senior football sides finishing the home and away season in the top two.

Both coaches have built strong records at the club with Ben Davey a dual senior premiership player in 1991 and 2005 in addition to coaching a Reserves premiership in 2006. Following his playing career, Davey spent time coaching at the Murray Bushrangers and North Melbourne.

Fuhrmeister is a three-time A grade premiership player and GVL representative with experience coaching every senior and junior grade at the club, all while having played more than 200 games at the Lions.

Seymour President Gerard O’Sullivan said the club was thrilled to have both coaches recommit for the 2024 season.

“Ben and Ellie have played a massive role in our recent success and we’re delighted they’re back on board for 2024,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Our netball program has been incredibly well run and coached, evidenced by the remarkable three premierships we took home from Deakin last year.

“Ben has put together a really special group of footballers and we look forward to them having a red-hot crack in September.

“We couldn’t be happier to have Ben and Ellie back next year while being incredibly excited about what’s to come across the finals series.”

Ellie Fuhrmeister said she was looking forward to a big September campaign and the ongoing development of the club’s netballers.

“We’ve got a huge finals series coming up for the netballers with plenty of stiff competition across the league,” Ms Fuhrmeister said.

“We’re coming into the next few months extremely motivated and there’s no room to get complacent. We’ve got a great group and I’m excited about what we can achieve together.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to support our junior sides, watch their development and support them as they become senior netballers.”

Senior coach Ben Davey said the club was in a strong position, with only one game lost between the Seniors and Reserves in the 2023 Home and Away season.

“We’ve got a really strong young group of footballers who enjoy each other’s company. It makes the club a great place to be,” Mr Davey said.

“Importantly our depth and numbers across the reserves means we’ve got plenty of blokes around the club who can step up to senior footy at any time.

“Everyone is pulling in the same direction, and I know our senior side has got some entertaining and hopefully very successful footy ahead of it.

“No matter what happens this September, I’m excited to be back on board for 2024 and pushing this group to keep improving.”

Seymour community raises $13,000 for breast cancer

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:53:32 GMT

The Seymour Lions fourth annual Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) afternoon tea has raised more than $13,000 for breast cancer research, with a total figure still to be finalised.

With nearly 200 tickets purchased for ‘Sarah’s Day,’ in honour of the late Sarah Locke who sadly lost her courageous battle with breast cancer just over a year ago, Kings Park was awash in pink to support the worthy cause.

Seymour Lions President Gerard O’Sullivan paid tribute to the Locke family for their work to support the afternoon.

“The Locke family are extremely dear to the club, Stuart is a life member, Chloe and Sophie have played here since they were kids and as a netballer and volunteer Sarah was a constant around Kings Park,” Ms O’Sullivan said.

“Through such a difficult period the Lockes have been determined advocates for breast cancer research, raising awareness and being so giving with their time and energy.

“Sophie is doing amazing work as an ambassador for BCNA and Stu Locke’s pink bus has been easy to spot around town.

“We can’t thank them enough for allowing us to honour Sarah today and we hope the afternoon has done her legacy in our community justice.”

Mr O’Sullivan thanked the club and community for rallying behind the event.

“The amount of work put in to get this event of the ground is amazing and I’d like to thank everyone involved on behalf of the Seymour Lions and the broader community,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“It’s an honour to be part of a such a selfless community and a club where people never hesitate to help out the town, particularly over the last 12 months with a difficult flood clean up and then events like this.

“The Tatura Football Netball Club deserve a massive thank you for being so flexible and throwing their support behind the day. We can’t thank them enough.

“Everyone across our community has been touched by cancer in some way and it’s just incredible to see how giving everyone is and how supportive this town is.

“This is what footy clubs are all about. Supporting one another, bringing people together and strengthening communities. We’re determined to keep growing this day in honour of Sarah and raise as much money as we can to support breast cancer research.

“From everyone at the Seymour Lions, thank you for your support and we can’t wait to do this all again next year.”

Murphy and Rigoni celebrate milestones

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:41:27 GMT

Seymour Lions midfielders Jack Murphy and Ben Rigoni have celebrated individual milestones in Seymour’s win over Tatura on Saturday.

Jack Murphy, who won Seymour’s Best and Fairest award in 2022, alongside the Shepparton News Award for best player in the GVL in 2022, played his 100 ^th senior game yesterday. Murphy has continued his strong form in 2023, balancing on field duties with an assistant coaching role.

Ben Rigoni, the GVL’s reigning Morrison Medallist played his 50 ^th senior game for the Lions, having spent time across the season playing in the VFL with the Coburg Lions.

Seymour President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated the players on their milestones.

“Jack and Ben have consistently sat amongst the top players in the competition. It’s great to know we’ve got them running out together most weekends,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“Both these boys have experience playing in the VFL, following their time coming up through the under 18s at Seymour.

“Jack has taken on extra responsibility this season as a playing assistant coach, and we look forward to watching him continue to develop his coaching skills.

“These milestones are testament to their dedication and loyalty to the club. We hope there are many more to come and hopefully a few big performances throughout September.”

Lions legend’s 200th headlines huge weekend for club

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:36:52 GMT

Seymour Lions Co-Captain Dylan Scopel is set to play his 200 ^th senior game this weekend as Seymour takes on Tatura at Kings Park, becoming just the 17th player to do so in the club’s history and the first since Matt O’Keefe in 2017.

Scopel made his senior debut for the club in 2010, playing six games while splitting the rest of the season with the Lions’ Under 18s side.

Since then, Scopel has been a reliable presence in the senior side, captain since 2021 and regularly finishing at the pointy end of club’s Best & Fairest award.

Seymour Lions President, Gerard O’Sullivan, congratulated Scopel on the achievement and highlighted his importance to the club over more than a decade of service.

“Dylan has been an incredible player for the Lions and has really set the standard over the past few years,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We’re incredibly lucky to have him holding down the backline every week, providing leadership and run from defence.

“Not only has Dylan been a tremendous Lion on field, he’s always been willing to lend a hand around the club and has helped us develop an environment everyone wants to be a part of.

“This qualifies Dylan as a life member and establishes him as one of the great players we’ve had the pleasure of watching through the club’s illustrious history.”

Mr O’Sullivan encouraged everyone to get down to Kings Park on Saturday for what will be a massive day for the Lions.

“I’d encourage everyone across the region to get to Kings Park to celebrate Dylan’s career alongside another really important event for the club,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We will be holding our fourth annual breast cancer fundraiser, with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Network Australia.

“Tickets can be bought online with the event kicking off at 2pm. We’ll also be honouring Sarah Locke who sadly passed just over a year ago after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

“For us, this weekend is about celebrating all the amazing people across our community, enjoying each other’s company and hopefully some big wins across the board for Dylan’s 200 ^th .”

Lions legend’s 200th headlines huge weekend for club

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:36:00 GMT