Narooma Lions AFL 1st Grade are the Minor Premiers for the first time in over 30 years following their 114-point victory over the Merimbula Diggers on Saturday.

All six grades are in the finals this year starting at Tathra next week with our Under 13’s, Under 16’s and Women’s Team competing for top spots. The following week Narooma will host a home final featuring Narooma Lions 1st Grade, Reserve Grade and our Under 11’s.

SENIORS MATCH REPORT

Narooma Lions first grade have moved a step closer to their premiership dream with a 114-point win over Merimbula Diggers at Berrambool Oval, Merimbula. A blistering 12-goal second half inspired the Lions to a 19-21-135 to 3-3-21 victory. Narooma had winners all over the ground. Full forward Simon Mackie kicked 10 goals taking his tally to a whopping 95 goals for the year. Luke Talty 4 goals and Rowan Hawkey 3 goals were also dangerous up forward.

The Narooma midfield led by Jordan Lang in the ruck were a class above their opponents and were dominating clearances. Tom Clarke and Jeremy Sly provided pace and skill providing clean entries into the forward line.

Narooma’s backline led by Colin Fosternally held the Diggers to 3 goals for the game. Mick Sadler and Brad Haliman regularly turned defence into attack with aggressive running off the halfback line.

Coach Mick Clothier was happy with the overall performance of the Lions as they head into the 2nd Semi-Final vs Pambula on Saturday, September 2 at Bill Smyth Oval @ 2:30pm.

SENIORS RESULTS

Narooma 19-21-135

Merimbula 3-3-21

Goal Kickers: S.Mackie 10, L.Talty 4, R.Hawkey 3, J.Sly, Z.Martin

Best Players: A.Campbell, J.Sly, T.Clarke, C.Fosternally, J.Sauiluma, S.Mackie

WOMEN’S RESULTS

Narooma 15-8-98

Merimbula 3-5-23

Goal Kickers: R.Kincaid 7, Z.Betts 2, M.Mackie 2, S.Brogan 2, K.Mackie, L.Stephens

Best Players: H.Betts, S.Brogan, A.Winter, M.MackieR.Kincaid, E.Hawkey

DEVELOPMENT RESULTS

Narooma 14-10-94

Merimbula 1-2-8

Goal Kickers: L.Gardiner 4, T.Bromage 4, H. Lang 2, J.Stokes, T.Mikolic, C.Donohue, R.Harris

Best Players: L.Gardiner, S.Brown, W.Hodge, C.Donohue, H.Lang, R.Harris

UNDER 16’s RESULTS

Narooma 1-3-9

Merimbula 18-13-121

Goal Kickers: T.Mikolic

Best Players: T.Mikolic, H.Bromwich, T.Hodge, J.Westoll, A.Patmore, T.Druhan

UNDER 13’s RESULTS

Narooma 4-6-30

Merimbula 8-4-52

Goal Kickers: J.Mikolic 2, J.Westin, R.Simper

Best Players: A.Patmore, M.Parker, R.Colom-Davis, J.Mikolic, L.Allison, T.Druhan

UNDER 11’S RESULTS

Narooma 3-6-24

Merimbula 3-5-23

Goal Kickers: J.Weston, F.Frisken, K.Craig 

Best Players: J.Weston, L.Allison, T.Wilson, W.Tiffen, L.Druhan, T.Simper