Football
29 April, 2025
Pimpinio stage impressive comeback
Pimpinio Football Netball Club’s seniors staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Laharum by six points in a thrilling round-three clash of the Horsham District Football Netball League on Saturday.
Despite a slow start at Cameron Oval, where they trailed by 22 points at one stage, Pimpinio fought back strongly to claim a six-point victory.
Laharum led 21-9 at quarter-time and extended their advantage to 42-48 at half-time, but Pimpinio closed the gap in the third quarter and finished strongly in the final term to secure the win.
Pimpinio senior football coach Guy Smith said he felt good about the result, especially given the challenges the team faced heading into the match.
“I’m feeling good as we went into the game undermanned, missing key players,” Smith said.
“We knew we needed to play our best.
“We had a slow start and they had a 22-point lead at one stage of the game.
“Both teams were extremely well matched and arm-wrestled through the game.”
Smith praised the return of Daniel Baker, who played a key role throughout the match, while Cullen Williams impressed up forward, finishing with four goals.
“Daniel Baker made a return and played a key role in the win as he played throughout the game,” Smith said.
“Cullen Williams was fantastic up forward and finished with four goals.”
He also highlighted strong performances by several other players.
“Jason Westley in the midfield and Daniel Baker and Matthew Rosier in defence were the outstanding players of the game.”
Looking ahead, Smith said the team would stick to their plan as they prepared to take on Kalkee this weekend.
“We’ll still stick to our plan in the coming games,” he said.
“Missing players will return and that will make us stronger.
“We’re facing Kalkee in the next game and will try to play our A game.”
Final score: 11.12 (78) – 12.11 (83)
Noradjuha Quantong secured a dominant 50-point victory over Natimuk United at Natimuk Showgrounds.
They set the tone early, leading by 28 points at quarter-time and extending their advantage throughout the match to win 18.16 (124) to 11.8 (74).
Swifts cruised to a 54-point win over Taylors Lake at Dock Lake Recreation Reserve.
After a tight first quarter, Swifts pulled away in the second and third quarters before finishing strongly to claim a 14.16 (100) to 6.10 (46) result.
Harrow Balmoral powered away from Kalkee in the second half to post a 35-point win at Kalkee Recreation Reserve.
After a close opening half, Harrow Balmoral surged clear to win 9.15 (69) to 5.4 (34).
Kaniva Leeor United dominated from the outset against Edenhope Apsley at Kaniva Recreation Reserve, claiming a convincing 69-point victory.
Leading at every break, they finished ahead 14.15 (99) to 5.0 (30).
