Under-12 Girls

Under the vibrant lights of Moon Oval, the Rochester Under-12 girls charged onto the field with confidence and energy, setting the tone early in the game.

Their teamwork and game sense were on full display, with every player knowing exactly where to be and what to do.

Ella Mundie opened the scoreboard with the first goal of the night, putting on a ripper performance.

Willow Brooks showed exceptional versatility, holding her ground in every position and delivering a stellar game—an absolute standout on the field.

Rochester’s intensity never wavered, with the girls stepping up to defeat Mt Pleasant in a decisive 3.6 (24) to 1.1 (7) win.

Frankie Hay was everywhere—charging through the centre and chasing down the ball all night—earning her the well-deserved Milkshake Lane Award.

Mackenzie Harvey dominated in the ruck, confidently challenging every contest and claiming the Café Rochester Award for her efforts.

Meanwhile, Ava Rasmussen brought brilliant tackling skills and increasing confidence to the field, earning the A and L Holmberg One Percenter Award for her courageous play.

The coaches had an extra spring in their step after the girls' gritty performance, clearly proud of the way the team rose to the occasion.

Their energy mirrored the girls’ own determination on the field, creating a buzz that lasted long after the final siren.

Under-12 Mixed

Friday evening saw a tough contest in the fog under-lights in Kyabram for our young Rochester Tigers.

Noah Broucek and Emmett Sceney were great down back in a close first half, Jack Martin also kicked a phenomenal goal early to give the Tigers a six-point lead at half-time.

Riley Nichol was outstanding in the ruck after the main break, giving forwards River Powles and Jack Martin great opportunities to kick multiple goals and a commanding lead at three-quarter time.

Kyabram was strong in the last quarter, but Rochester, in a great all-team win, held on by 28 points.

Rochester Tigers 8.7 (55) defeated Kyabram Bombers White 4.3 (27)

A and L Holmberg One Percenter Award: Riley Nichol.

Canteen Awards: Jack Martin, Emmett Sceney and Rhylee Chandler.

Round 8 will be next Sunday, June 29, 11.15am at Windridge Oval.

Under-15 Girls

It was the battle of first place versus second when the Rochy girls took on White Hills.

White Hills came out strong in the first half, leading at half-time.

Rochy’s third quarter saw them outkick White Hills and put plenty of pressure on.

Trinity was fabulous in the back line, keeping White Hills working hard.

Rochy were strong in the midfield all day, and Alida Beer’s speed was on point.

Despite a great game, Rochy couldn’t get ahead of their top-placed rival.

Rochy 4.2 (26) lost to White Hills 7.5 (47)

Best Players: Macey Ryan, Evie Riordan, Trinity Hayler, Alida Beer, Zahli Young, Abby Ryan.

Goal kickers: Alida Beer (3), A. Duckworth.

Mayreef Pty Ltd One Percenter Award: Trinity Hayler.

Canteen Awards: Maya Riordan, Aliza Beer, Macey Ryan.

Under-14 Mixed

It was a frosty Sunday morning for the Under-14 Tigers to take a trip down the highway to take on Huntly.

With Huntly scoring the first goal of the game, Rochester started to warm up and get the ball moving down the field.

The Rochester midfield were dominating through the middle and moving the ball to the forward line, scoring seven points for the quarter.

Rochester lifted their intensity for the start of the second quarter with a nine goal to zero quarter.

With goals to Mac Dickinson, George McFadzean, two to Hugh Acocks, Harrison Wilkins and three to Judd Cuttriss, Rochester were dominating through the middle, with Will Hayler working hard to the ball.

Harrison Wilkins was trying the don’t argue, as he looked towards the goals for another score for Rochester.

Mac Dickinson scored the first two goals of the third quarter, as Rochester continued to move the ball well to the forward line.

Dickinson pulled down a beautiful mark as he had another shot at the goals, while Jackson Wolfe scored his first goal for the season after marking in the goal square.

Ayden Betts was working hard for the ball in the forward line, and George McFadzean also goaled for the quarter.

Rochester continued their ball movement into the fourth quarter with goals to Harry Rasmussen, Mason Mundie, LH and Zach Froon.

After a slow first quarter for Rochester, they ended the game winning by 112 points.

A great team win for the Rochester boys.

Rochester 17.23 (125) defeated Huntly 2.1 (13)

Best players: Hugh Acocks, Asher Rasmussen, Harry Rasmussen, Mac Dickinson, Mason Mundie, Judd Cuttriss.

Goal kickers: J. Cuttriss, M. Dickinson (3), J. Wolfe, H. Wilkins, G. McFadzean (2), H. Rasmussen, M. Mundie, LH.

Rochester Spreading Services One Percenter Award: Wil Hayler.

Canteen Awards: Jackson Wolfe, Ayden Betts, LH.

Under-16 Boys

Rochy met Maryborough for the second time this season, and after losing to them in round one the Tigers were keen on redemption.

Rochy came out firing from the first bounce and managed to get plenty of the ball. Jake Munro was a strong competitor up forward, showing he can be just as dangerous forward as he can be in the backline.

Unfortunately, Rochy couldn’t convert their scoring shots, only kicking one major and going to the first break 10 points behind.

The boys found some momentum in the second quarter, managing to kick three goals and keep Maryborough scoreless.

Unfortunately, towards the end of the first half, Maryborough lost a player to injury, resulting in Rochy having to also reduce numbers on the ground to 17 – causing an interchange headache for the coaching crew.

However, that didn’t deter the on field performance, and at the main break Rochy were on top - 32 points to Maryborough’s 19.

Kaelan Connor had his best game of the season, continuing to be a great aerial target all over the ground.

Mitch Munro was kept busy all day contesting and intercepting the ball at every opportunity.

Ryan Wilson was continuously on the lead, presenting himself as a forward option many times over.

However, Maryborough put themselves back into the game in the third, outscoring Rochy and clawing ahead going to the break up by three points.

The fourth quarter became a nail-biter, with both teams increasing the intensity, desperate for the win.

Cale James managed to get his goal count up to three when it was needed most, and Preston Kath showed he was able to fill the role of a big forward, kicking two majors for the day.

With 90 seconds to go, Maryborough missed a set shot that would have levelled the scores.

The Tigers knew they had to hold on, and with the clock rapidly counting down, supporters were on the edge of their seats.

Rochy propelled the ball into their forward line and in a poetic nod to his Big Nan, with just 30 seconds to go, Jag Tarrant kicked a major nailing the win for the Tigers.

Rochester 8.12 (60) defeated Maryborough 7.7 (49).

Best Players: Kaelan Connor, Cale James, Mitch Munro, Tom Drust, Jake Munro, Preston Kath.

Goal kickers: C. James (3), P. Kath (2), T. Drust, J. Tarrant, K. Connor.

Rochester Football Netball Club One Percenter Award: Mitch Munro.

Canteen Awards: Oscar Danswan, Jake Munro, Ryan Wilson.

GEM Hair Design Award: Kaelan Connor.

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