Sport
16 April, 2026
Lions show grit despite huge loss
Great Western Lions faced a challenging afternoon at Dunkeld Recreation Reserve last Saturday, going down to a strong Glenthompson Dunkeld side by 103 points in round one of the Mininera District Football League.
The Rams controlled the contest from start to finish, eventually securing a 16.14 (110) to 1.1 (7) victory. Great Western’s sole goal came from Samuel Cocks, providing a highlight in an otherwise difficult outing against a well-drilled opponent.
Even in defeat, the Lions had several players who stood out with their work rate and commitment. Mitchell Clark, Alexander Bonner, Lochie Morrissey, Tom Parsons, Kaiden Cooper, and Mason Davis were among Great Western’s better contributors, showing resilience under sustained pressure and competing strongly around the ground.
Co-coach Tom Randone remained positive about the group’s direction, focusing on development and long-term growth rather than the result itself.
“The talent is there,” he said.
“We’ve taken plenty of learnings from the game and need to keep playing to our strengths. The group will gel with more time together.”
With lessons to take forward, Great Western will now turn its attention to the next challenge, hosting Caramut, where it will be aiming to respond strongly and build on its continued development as a team.
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