In what has already been a difficult 2025 for Mathoura the Timbercutters’ inexperienced line-up found itself at a new on-field low, as it was held scoreless in round seven Picola District Football League action.
Tungamah had Mathoura in a bear hug throughout the contest at Mathoura Recreation Reserve, crushing the Cutters 30.27 (207) to 0.
The Bears full-forward Mick McKeown found everything coming his way and he capitalised with 11 goals.
James Irvine was next best with four, while Lenny Lonergan kicked three.
Having lost much of its first choice 22 in the off-season, Mathoura will hope for better days ahead as it continues to blood this line-up.
One player who doesn’t fit the inexperienced mould of many of his teammates is club president Blake Keech, who brought up game number 300 for the Cutters.
A third-generation president who first played for the club at the age of seven, Keech’s stalwart presence is sure to be key to the group as it searches for improved outings in the future.
Mathoura will travel to the 2-4 Tocumwal on Saturday.
The Game
Goals
Tungamah: Nick McKeown 11, James Irvine 4, Lenny Lonergan 3, Angus Ford 2, Christopher Powell 2, Sean Johns 2, Sam Ferguson 2, Jake Walker, Connor Phibbs, Flynn Fletcher, Wally Thomson
Best
Mathoura: Jake Rawe, Rodney Weetra, Clinton McNabb, Kal Shiels, Munyari Johnson
Tungamah: Josh Cheek, Jayden Arnold, Nick McKeown, Angus Ford, Lenny Lonergan, Oscar Willis
