By Trevor Jackson
NORTH GAMBIER 6.7 (43) d KALANGADOO 0.4 (4)
NORTH Gambier chalked up its second win of the Limestone Coast women’s football season with a 41-point victory over Kalangadoo Friday night at Vansittart Park.
The Magpies are yet to record a win and the disparity between the sixth and eighth placed sides was evident in the Round 5 clash, with Kalangadoo held scoreless until the third quarter.
In contrast, the Tigers banged on three straight majors to open proceedings, then a further two goals and a behind in the second term to go to the maim break with a strong 31-point advantage.
While the Magpies held North to just five behinds in the third term, they could only put on two minor scores.
Likewise in the final stanza Kalangadoo added two behinds, while the Tigers put one major and one minor to ice the game.
Only Dianne Wilson kicked multiple goals, with three for North.
Best for the victors were Wilson, Luca Roulstone, Hayley Pudney, Dana Jones, Penny Coleman and Cassandra Langan.
Best for Kalangadoo were Abby Thompson, Shanen Pulkkinen, Kellie Wallace, Jessica Stone and Wanita Robinson.
PENOLA 11.9 (75) d KONGORONG 0.0 (0)
PENOLA showed why it is up towards the pointy end of the ladder with a comfortable defeat of Kongorong.
The Hawks were kept scoreless throughout the four quarters, while the Eagles consistently added to the scoreboard, before a big final term ensured a percentage-boosting win.
A five-goal final term showed the fitness of the side and the desire to continue to push hard despite a strong three-quarter-time lead.
Stella Glynn and Angela Broad kicked three goals each in a strong display in front of the big sticks.
Best for the victors were Paris Ackland, Caroline McGrath, Samantha Freeman, Emma MacDonald, Glynn and Broad.
Best for Kongorong were Janita Galloway, Heidi Cory, Jade Longbottom, Courtney Tait, Alisha Angelino and Sheba Miller.
SOUTH GAMBIER 6.13 (49) d KYBYBOLITE 3.5 (23)
ACTION moved up to Mundulla Showgrounds on Sunday and the long trip made little difference to South Gambier.
The Demons resisted a tough Kybybolite outfit and after a strong start, never let them back in the game.
The margin was just 16 pints at the long break but South continued to add major scores while limiting Kyby’s opportunities.
In the end the Demons ran out comfortable victors, despite some inaccuracy in front of goals.
Only Kendell Saffin kicked multiple goals for the victors, with two to her name, while Sophie Hentschke kicked all three of Kyby’s major scores.
Best for the victors were Melanie Bateman, Scarlet Creek, Lauren Frost, Tess Andrews, Saffin and Dakota Trotter.
Best for Kyby were Georgie Maggi, Ella Jones, Gorgia Sealey, Georgia Gill, Dellie Brown and Ella Boston.
MUNDULLA 6.3 (39) d CASTERTON SANDFORD 2.1 (13)
IN the final Round 5 game, Mundulla hosted Casterton Sandford and recorded a comfortable victory on their home deck.
The opening term suggested a competitive contest, with Mundulla banging on three majors, while the Cats added two.
However, the visitors were held to just one minor score for the remainder of the contest, while the hosts added another three majors to run out victors.
Kellsie turner kicked three majors for the victors, while the Cats’ two goals were shared by Emma Lynch and Scarlett Jarrad.
Best for the victors were Kaylene Nuske, Casey McElroy, Turner, Natasha Horne, Natalie Twigden and Zoe Hawker.
Best for the Cats were Sophie Arkun, Ree Humphries, Gabrielle Sullivan, Emily Huglin, Chantelle Johnston and Dakota-Rose Crawford.
Round 6 sees games at McLaughlin Park, Millicent on Friday night from 6.50pm, with Millicent to host Casterton Sandford and Kalangadoo up against Mundulla.
Kongorong will host the remaining two matches on Sunday from 11am, with Kybybolite to paly Penola and Kongorong to host north Gambier.
