Clinton Atkinson kicked Mathoura’s goal against Jerilderie.
After a pair of fixtures where the result was on offer, Mathoura returned to higher table competition in round 16 of Picola District Football League and couldn’t keep up.
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Finals contender Jerilderie hosted the Timbercutters at Jeriliderie Recreation Reserve and piled on the hurt throughout the fixture.
The Demons pressured Mathoura from the off and quickly stamped their authority on the contest with seven goals in the opening term.
While the hosts weren’t as clinical in front of the sticks in the remaining quarters, the huge weight of pressure and field position still allowed Jerilderie to cruise home 16.25 (121) to 1.3 (9).
Clinton Atkinson found the target for the Cutters’ lone major.
Despite the heavy defeat, Mathoura’s progression at the defensive end is clear looking back through its 2025 results.
Early in the season, the Cutters were routinely giving up 180-240 points a contest, but have conceded 140 points or fewer in their past five fixtures.
In a season that was never going to be about wins on the board, it’s a good sign that the inexperienced group is making steps to come back better in the future.
Mathoura will head to Memorial Park to face Deniliquin Rovers on Saturday.
Netball
Macie Free and Mathoura were in a tight contest, but came off second best against Jerilderie. Photos by Jordan Townrow.
After breaking out with two straight wins Mathoura nearly made it three in Picola District Netball League.
In a see-sawing encounter the Timbercutters came within a handful of goals of toppling Jerilderie, but were ultimately toppled by four, 46-42.
Jerilderie had the best of the first half, grabbing a small lead after the first term and extending it to seven by half-time.
Mathoura came roaring back after the break to get to within three at the final change, but the Demons did enough to hang on for the win.
The Cutters visit league-leader Deniliquin Rovers in the penultimate round on Saturday.
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