HAMILTON Kangaroos has bounded into fourth spot on the Hampden Football Netball League Open netball ladder after thrashing Port Fairy sat Gardens Oval on Saturday, 64-13.

With North Warrnambool being no match for Cobden, the Roos took advantage to climb back up the ladder with an excellent performance away from home and without its full squad as the Roos went into the game with only eight players.

The first quarter set the tone for the game as the visitors gained a jump on Port Fairy by putting 21 on the scoreboard but only allowed the Seagulls a paltry three in reply.

With Danielle Van Kalken missing from under the hoop for this game, Clare Crawford stepped into her role as GS and it was if nothing had changed as Crawford took every opportunity to score.

Combining well with GA Hayley Sherlock the pair had 31 goals between them by halftime and the game was effectively over as the Roos defence was miserly in keeping the home side to only six goals by the long break.

As with all good teams, the Kangaroos scored more goals in the second half than they did in the first as the final score finished at 64-13 with Crawford and Sherlock dominating in the goal circle but it was teenager Madsie Phillips at GK who claimed the best on court plaudits with one her best performances of the season.

Kellie Sommerville made a triumphant return to the team after being away for an extended break with work, as she too was named as Hamilton’s best alongside Phillips.

Hamilton kangaroos now must seek to do what no other team has been able to this season and knock off South Warrnambool next week.

Division 1

 Hamilton Kangaroos fell short against Port Fairy 32-38 despite fighting hard to get back into the game after being 10 goals down at three quarter time.

Rhianne Lewis, Stephanie Holcombe and Amanda Douglas were the best players for the visitors, but the Seagulls were just a little better on the day.

Division 2

The Kangaroos arrived at gardens Oval perched on the third rung of the ladder but failed to come home with the points against a determined Port Fairy who finished a dominant display winning, 39-29.

Sophie Robinson, Maddie Rhook and Brooke Gordon the rest of the Roos did all they could to maintain the ladder position, but it wasn’t to be and must now make amends with a victory against the Roosters next week.

Division 3

Mimi Chun, Sharney Millard, Saskia Gould and the rest of the Hamilton Kangaroos ensured the gap between themselves and Port Fairy on the ladder increased to 10 points, with a strong 38-30 victory.

17-and-Under

Hamilton Kangaroos came away from the road trip to Port Fairy with the points safely in its keeping after a comfortable 43-20 victory that has the Roos perched on the fourth rung of the premiership ladder and primed for the fast-approaching finals.

15-and-Under

By keeping the Seagulls scoreless in the first quarter, the Kangaroos set up a fine 20-12 victory as Lily Raymond, Olivia Hardy and Saskia Gould ensured the visitors took home the points.

13-and-Under

Lucy Jennings and Ruby Spong were the best players in an outstanding display from the Kangaroos 13-and Under team as the visitors took home the points with a 29-10 dominant victory against the Seagulls to remain a clear second on the ladder, two wins clear of third place.