PREMIUM

Sport

Gallery | Shepparton Swans under-18s kick off season with a win

By Aydin Payne

Apr 11, 2023

Caught with the ball: Mooroopna’s Damon Moloney is tackled by Shepparton Swans’ Edward Telford. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Shepparton Swans and Mooroopna under-18 talents swapped the frosty morning for the sunny afternoon on Saturday in the opening round of the Goulburn Valley League.

Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content

Swans, last year’s grand finalists, roared out of the blocks to seal a comfortable 28-point triumph at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve.

If not for some inaccuracy in front of the big sticks, the 9.16 (70) to 6.6 (42) result could have been much sweeter for the Swans.

Mason Reeves led from the front for the Swans with a best-on performance, while Manny Laulu and Mitch Grumley booted two goals each.

Kade James was the standout for the Cats along with ruckman Harry Brown.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit attended the thirds contest and captured plenty of thrills and spills.

Image 1 of 8
Air battle: Shepparton Swans' Naz Laulu and Mooroopna’s Harry Brown. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Image 2 of 8
Chase is on: Mooroopna's Rowan Kirkpatrick and Swans' Kade Anderson chase the ball. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Image 3 of 8
In the zone: Shepparton Swans' Noah Smith. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Image 4 of 8
Under pressure: Shepparton Swans' Manny Laulu. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Image 5 of 8
In heavy traffic: Mooroopna's Christian Vaitohi. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Image 6 of 8
Winding up: Mooroopna’s Toby Williams. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Image 7 of 8
Snap around the corner: Mooroopna's Liam Leahy. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Image 8 of 8
Eyes on the ball: Mooroopna's Rowan Kirkpatrick. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

By Aydin Payne

Sports Editor

Sport

Gallery | Shepparton Swans under-18s kick off season with a win

Image 1 of 8

Image 2 of 8

Image 3 of 8

Image 4 of 8

Image 5 of 8

Image 6 of 8

Image 7 of 8

Image 8 of 8

Did last place cause a major upset in the last round of the GMLTA?

Who conquered the heat and hills?

The GMBR names its final side for state titles, and the men have some unfinished business

A Merry Murray present as the second local fixture drops

Most Read

Sport

Gallery | Shepparton Swans under-18s kick off season with a win

GVL Data

Image 1 of 8

Image 2 of 8

Image 3 of 8

Image 4 of 8

Image 5 of 8

Image 6 of 8

Image 7 of 8

Image 8 of 8

Videos

Sport

Related Stories

Did last place cause a major upset in the last round of the GMLTA?

Who conquered the heat and hills?

The GMBR names its final side for state titles, and the men have some unfinished business

A Merry Murray present as the second local fixture drops

Newsletter

Most Read

Fires in four states as heatwave moves east

ADF congratulates Victorian farmers’ new leadership

Should Sir Murray Bourchier be memorialised in Moira Shire?

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes with 38 killed

US aerospace agency tracks Santa for millions of kids