Football
12 August, 2025
Rams' hot start too much for Saints
Natimuk United registered their fifth win of the season, comfortably beating Edenhope Apsley on Saturday in round 17 of the Horsham District Football Netball League.
Natimuk kicked 20.12 (132) to Edenhope Apsley’s 7.8 (50).
Playing at Edenhope, the Rams got off to a flying start, kicking five goals in the opening 10 minutes as they raced out to a 51-3 lead at the first break.
The Saints rallied in the second quarter, creating multiple opportunities up forward, while limiting the Rams after their hot start, with Natimuk entering half-time with a 67-11 lead.
The visitors reassumed control of the game in the third, booting six majors as they raced out to an unassailable 105-26 lead at the third-quarter break.
An even final quarter was played out as each side kicked four goals, with the Rams proving too strong all game as they won by 82 points.
Zachary Smith and William Taylor were two of the best for Natimuk, with Taylor also booting four goals while forward Adrianne Lupton kicked five.
Edenhope captain Jeremy Kealy was one of the standouts for the losing side, with Adam Hood and Shayne Williams contributing two goals each.
The win boosts Natimuk to seventh on the ladder, while Edenhope Aspley finish their season without a win as they have a round 18 bye.