Seymour young gun picked in Bushrangers squad

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.”

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Lions to run school holiday netball clinics for kids

By Mitch Itter • June 26, 2025
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

By Mitch Itter • June 25, 2025
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

By Mitch Itter • June 21, 2025
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
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