Back row: Josh Kourmosis, Jayden Brueker, Mayor of Warrnambool Mike Neoh , Tom Weedon, Jake Blackwell, Monique Ianella
Front row: Max Donaldson, Alex Sims, Luke Pitson, Nick Hewish
The Round Ball has returned from the South West Games in Warrnambool as Under 15 Champions for the second time in three years. Competing in the Under 13 and Under 15 age divisions The Mount Gambier based Community Football Projects sides dominated the minor rounds winning every game and finishing top of the table in their divisions. CEO of The Round Ball, Scott Dickson was very impressed with their performance and heaped praise on both teams. “I was incredibly impressed with the quality of football on show. We have a focus on high quality football rather than the result as we believe that if we play to the best of our ability a good result will
follow. On Sunday that was certainly the case.”
The Under 13 squad defeated North United, The Panthers, Portland and the Warrnambool Wolves Yellow side on the way to the semi final and after being held 1 all at half time against North United Black went on the attack in the second half running out eventual winners 5 goals to 1.
The Under 15s made similar progress defeating the Warrnambool Wolves, Hamilton and Portland on the way to a top of the table clash against the Warrnambool Rangers A side. “We went into the game fixture against the Rangers knowing that we had to win to progress to the final and despite sitting locked together at the top of the table we recorded a strong victory.” The 11 nil win set tongues wagging and resulted in The Round Ball topping the group only conceding 1 goal in 5 fixtures.
The Under 15 saw The Round Ball take on Portland and in the final game of the day it was The Round Ball that once again displayed fine skills to cruise to a 7 nil victory. “I am very proud of both squads.” Dickson stated. “They played great football and conducted themselves well both on and off the park. It is our second under 15 title at the South West Games in three years and seventh time we have made a grand final in this tournament for our third South West Games Championship.”
follow. On Sunday that was certainly the case.”
The Under 13 squad defeated North United, The Panthers, Portland and the Warrnambool Wolves Yellow side on the way to the semi final and after being held 1 all at half time against North United Black went on the attack in the second half running out eventual winners 5 goals to 1.
The Under 15s made similar progress defeating the Warrnambool Wolves, Hamilton and Portland on the way to a top of the table clash against the Warrnambool Rangers A side. “We went into the game fixture against the Rangers knowing that we had to win to progress to the final and despite sitting locked together at the top of the table we recorded a strong victory.” The 11 nil win set tongues wagging and resulted in The Round Ball topping the group only conceding 1 goal in 5 fixtures.
The Under 15 saw The Round Ball take on Portland and in the final game of the day it was The Round Ball that once again displayed fine skills to cruise to a 7 nil victory. “I am very proud of both squads.” Dickson stated. “They played great football and conducted themselves well both on and off the park. It is our second under 15 title at the South West Games in three years and seventh time we have made a grand final in this tournament for our third South West Games Championship.”
"The fact that this side has players from every Mount Gambier club, an under 13 player and 2 under 14s is a real testament to the qualities of these players", Dickson added.
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