By Hannah Chappell
All three Coldstream Football Netball Club teams hit the road over the weekend, facing tough matchups in Round 4. While the men’s teams endured a challenging day, the Coldstream Women’s team continued their impressive start to the season with a dominant performance.
Playing away at Walker Park, the women overcame a sluggish start against Mitcham to deliver a powerful second half, eventually running out 54 to 14 winners. A dominant third quarter flipped the match in Coldstream’s favour, with strong defensive pressure and clearance work setting the tone. The win keeps the team undefeated after four rounds, cementing their status as early-season contenders.
Taleesha O’Kane was named Coldstream Brewery’s Player of the Round after a standout game, where her relentless effort and on-field pressure helped shift momentum at critical points in the match.
Over at Wally Tew Reserve, the day was far tougher for the men’s sides against a strong Ferntree Gully outfit. The Reserves were outgunned, falling 6 to 140 in a one-sided affair. Despite the margin, Cam Boeder was a standout and earned Reserves Player of the Round honours for his determined four-quarter effort.
The Senior Men also faced a tough battle against Ferntree Gully, going down 42 to 59 in a hard-fought contest. Coldstream showed good signs of competitive football in the first half, but Ferntree Gully’s efficiency around the contest saw them edge ahead. The Senior Men worked hard throughout, with Mitch Edmonds and Darcy Fritsch both kicking 2 goals each, but the team couldn’t close the gap in the last quarter.
A highlight for the seniors came in the form of Josh Powell, who was tasked with keeping Ferntree Gully’s captain Jaiden Stevenson in check. Powell executed the role to perfection, limiting Stevenson’s impact and showcasing his leadership in a challenging match. For his efforts, Powell was named the Yarra Valley Steel Senior Player of the Round.
Football Results:
Seniors:
Coldstream: 6.6.42
Ferntree Gully: 8.11.59
Goal Kickers: M Edmonds: 2, D Fritsch:2, D Versteegen 1, LWarne 1
Reserves:
Coldstream: 1.0.6
Ferntree Gully: 21.14:140
Goal Kickers: B Decru 1
Women’s:
Coldstream: 7.12.54
Mitcham: 2.2.14
Goal Kickers: M Stark 3, T O’Kane 2, C Gunther 1, A Broughan 1
Netball:
Grey Team 44 def Donvale 35
Black Team 28 loss to Norwood 39
White Team 43 def East Ringwood 40
Blue Team 35 def Ringwood 23
Pink Team 42 def Bayswater 17
Green Team 15 loss to Upper Ferntree Gully 29
