SENIOR FOOTBALL

CMCB 2nd XVIII vs BSSC

The CMCB 2nd XVIII Football team opened their 2026 Senior Football campaign in perfect weather conditions against Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC). With both sides fielding strong numbers, the match provided an ideal opportunity for the coaching staff to assess their squads ahead of the Premier League competition in Term 2. Early light dew on the ground led to some handling errors, but CMCB quickly settled and began to assert control across the field.

CMCB were first to score and dominated general play, with all forwards getting involved and capitalising on their chances to take a 4 0 goal lead at quarter time. The boys maintained their momentum throughout the match, moving the ball efficiently and using clever ball movement to create space. A further three unanswered goals in the second quarter saw CMCB head into the main break with a commanding 48–4 advantage.

The third quarter saw CMCB lift to another level, particularly through the midfield, producing a 6 goal term as BSSC struggled to contain their run and team-focused style. The dominance continued until the final siren with another five goals added, while the backline was outstanding in denying BSSC a major score for the entire match. It was an impressive all-round performance, with several players staking a strong claim for Premier League selection next term.

Final Score:

CMCB 18.13 (121) def. BSSC 0.5 (5)

Goal Kickers: Miller Armstrong 4, Aydan Hand 2, Maxwell Nicholas 2, Jacobi Kramer 2, Bailey Holland 2, Tom Smith, Henry O’Callaghan, Griffin O’Shea, Jimmy Mathews, Nicholas Long, Zane MacDonald

Best: Sam O’Bree, Aydan Hand, Zavier Ralphs, Will Bartlett, Ted Harrop, Miller Armstrong

Thanks to the boys who came along as helpers for the day and special thanks to Charles Neilsen, who umpired brilliantly.

TEAM: Quinlan Cody (Helper), Mr Leigh Millard (Coach), Griffin O’Shea, Callum Whyte, Levi Stephens, Jack Oldham, Henry O’Callaghan, Aydan Hand, Bailey Holland, Ted Harrop, Ned Patterson, Jake Schubert, Riley Webster, Sam Gibson, Nicholas Long, Jimmy Mathews, Mack Skinner (Helper), Mr Kieren Prowse (Assistant Coach), Oisin Dunn (Helper), Patrick McNamara (Helper), Hudson Banfield, Arkie Rooke, Ned Howe, Jacobi Kramer, Zane MacDonald, Sam O’Bree, Maxwell Nicholas, Charlie Bombardieri, Will Bartlett, Miller Armstrong, Zavier Ralphs, Tom Smith, Jake Rosa (Helper)