Korin Gamadji AFL Nines

On Monday 27 October, CMCB students participated in the Annual Korin Gamadji AFL Nines Competition run by the Richmond Football Club and AFL Central Victoria. The event was held at the Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct and teams travelled from Echuca, Wodonga and Shepparton to participate. The event is designed to foster connection and community through sport, specifically for Indigenous and multicultural Australians.

CMCB entered three teams into the competition, with students from Years 7-9 playing, scoring and umpiring the event. Mr Hann, Mr Coghlan and Mrs West coached the teams, which really set the tone for the day. Sam Goudie Kennedy assisted the DJs in creating a fun atmosphere, and all students and staff were treated to a sausage sizzle.

Team Results:

CMCB Team 1

• Game 1: def Bendigo South East College: 56 - 36
• Game 2: def Wodonga Middle Years College (Felltimber): 65 - 12
• Game 3: def CMCB Team 2: 53 - 15
• Game 4: def CMCB Team 3: 56 - 27
• Semi Final: St Joe’s Echuca Team 4 def CMCB: 55 - 2

CMCB Team 2

• Game 1: St Joe’s Echuca Team 2 def CMCB: 56 - 24
• Game 2: CMCB 1 def CMCB Team 2: 53 - 15

CMCB Team 3

• Game 1: def Wodonga Middle Years College (Huon): 50 - 6
• Game 2: St Joe’s Echuca Team 1 def CMCB Team 3: 81 - 8
• Game 3: CMCB Team 1 def CMCB Team 3: 56 - 27

Congratulations to all participants, coaches, and organisers for making this a fantastic day of sport and community. A special mention to our student umpires, Charles Neilson, Nicholas Hietbrink, Eli Fennell, Miller Nally and Max Adams; without their support, the day wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you to the Richmond Football Club and AFL Central Victoria for organising the day.