Reigning premiers Powelltown has gotten their flag defence off to the best possible start with a comfortable win against local rivals Yarra Junction in the Jeff Cole Shield.
The Demons’ new cult hero Jimmy Messis kicked 6 goals, but it was new recruit Gary Conyers who took home Best on Ground honours. Eagles captain Ewan Wadsworth was resolute in the defeat, kicked three goals for Yarra Junction.
It was an emotional day for a few supporters, with the match marking the first year of the Shield without the legendary Jeff Cole himself, who died in 2022.
Black armbands were worn for Jeff, but Powelltown also wore two more for Angela Walker and Liam Moreland.
The Towners won all seven matches between the two football sides and the netballers.
Seniors: Powelltown 17.19.121 defeated Yarra Junction 11.13.79
Reserves: Powelltown 12.13.85 defeated Yarra Junction 2.5.17
17s Netball: Powelltown 29 to Yarra Junction 9
D Netball: Powelltown 38 to Yarra Junction 4
C Netball: Powelltown 52 to Yarra Junction 9
B Netball: Powelltown 49 to Yarra Junction 29
A Netball: Powelltown 51 to Yarra Junction 42
