Results
The Vilimaa Cup is the local competitive pathway for our youth. We use the T4 PREMIER format.
This event is a best-of-three game series for all divisions. To win the honours of being crowned champions in 2025, teams must win two of the three game series with games played throughout the year.
Players are selected with a key prerequisite of having a current Local GPA (which comes from playing in the regular T4E sport). See Player Selection Policy for details.
GAME 3 (5 - 6 Sep)
PRIMARY RESULT: DONX Snr 99, HORNETS 90, BADGERS 74, DONX Jr 43
The Donx put on a magical performance in the final game of the series, completing a clean sweep across all three matches. Junie, Ellah, Hadley, Reese, Essie, and Aria were guided by the driving force behind the Donx, Nikala Murray.
The atmosphere was electric, with even passersby drawn in from the streets to witness the action. What stood out most was the sheer grit and determination shown by every player. They fought right to the final buzzer, refusing to settle for a score less than they deserve. The never-give-up attitude was inspiring, and when the old-school chants echoed through the crowd, the energy reached another level, a true reminder of what makes sport so special.
Pictured: Junior Donx supporting the Club Victory of the Senior Donx winners.
Left to Right: Alby Biffin, Oscar Rixon, Arabella Rixon, Theo Jones, Arlo Lobsey, Harry McCulloch, Junie Kachel, Hadley Watt, Reese Watt, Essie McDonald, Aria Swan, Frankie Douglas and Ellah Swan.
HIGH SCHOOL (Girls 1sts) RESULT: HORNETS 67, DONX 49
Our first ever Girls competition! It’s incredible to see how much talent and participation has grown, leading to the launch of the High Schools Villimaa Cup. The debut event didn’t disappoint, with a hard-fought battle that saw the Hornets claim victory with Jess, Amelie, Mia, Luna, Teagan and Reese.
It’s also a milestone moment to see the girls with a competition of their own made possible by the long-term commitment of Chloe, Jess, and Amelie, whose dedication to the T4 forged the path for others to follow. Their efforts laid the foundation, and now the next generation is building on it with pride and passion.
Pictured: Jess Lock , Amelie Chambers, Luna Bayton , Mia Webster, Teagan Smith, Reese Watt.
HIGH SCHOOL 2NDS RESULT: DONX 75 , BADGERS 68, HORNETS 59
Casey, Dylan, Levi, Oscar, and Chloe set the tone early, powering through the first three boulders with confidence.
The final boulder saw the Hornets and Honey Badgers pushing hard right behind them, but thanks to the strong lead built in the opening rounds, they were able to hold on and secure the win. Guiding them throughout was Judah and Fred, whose enthusiastic and technical coaching kept the team focused and fired up right to the finish.
Pictured (DONX in red from left to right): Oscar Kelly, Casey Byrnes, Levi Bennet, Judah Cann (coach), Chloe Byrnes, Dylan Cayley
HIGH SCHOOL 1STS RESULT: HORNETS 47, DONX 48, BADGERS 49
Game 3 of the Villimaa Cup was nothing short of a thriller. After edging out Game 1 by just a single point, the Honey Badgers delivered another heart-in-the-throat finish once again winning by just 1 point in the dying minutes of game 3.
The Donx followed close behind, only a point clear of the Hornets, who staged a courageous comeback with a cracking Boulder D. In the end, the Badgers team held their ground, clinging on by the skin of their teeth in a nail-biting finale.
The Donx performed well on the night and should be happy with their performance. The Hornets however, will feel that this is the one that got away. After late withdrawals from Lachie French and Henry Cowell, they still went in as favourites.
This was a game where flash and second attempt tops really made a difference and given the closeness of the scoreboard in the end, there are plenty of close moments where this could have gone any direction. That's sport I guess.
Well done to all and well done to the Badgers for taking the 2025 honours.
Pictured: Ayden Coward, Aiden Hetherington, Billy Johnstone, Chaise Gwatkin, Elias Watt
GAME 2 (20 / 21 Jun)
PRIMARY RESULT: DONX Snr 83, BADGERS 71, HORNETS 62, DONX Jr 53
The Donx continued their good form by taking out game 2 as well as game 1 so the DONX have won the Primary 2025 series.
The Donx were the better team on three of the four boulders so a convincing 12 point victory was well deserved. The energy in the house was gold right the way to the end. EEE EOOOR to you and well done.
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Pictured: Left to right - Morgan Bruton, Willow MacDonald, Junie Kachel, Hadley Watt, Reese Watt, Ellah Swan. Coach - Cooper Gale.
HIGH SCHOOL 2NDS RESULT
The Hornets went in as favourites to this game after a cracking game 1 and an even stronger team. And their performance lived up to expectations with taking out the game and the series in a convincing manner.
So strong was their depth in that both their teams finished 1st and 2nd. The Hornets A team finished a monstrous 28 points ahead of the pack which was tightly bunched with only 6 points separating 2nd and 4th.
Great win Hornets and well deserved.
Pictured: Left to right - Leo Nunn, Louis Henry, Duncan Krogh, Charlie Wellings, Caelan Lane, Eli Pollard, Andy Pollard, Amelie Chambers, Alex Thompson, Tyler Buttenshaw. Coaches - Lachie French, Kaysha Gale, Ben Hope.
HIGH SCHOOL 1STS RESULT: HORNETS 56, DONX 45, BADGERS 38
The Hornets went into this game as favourites also given the current depth of their youth squad. However, they were always going to have to fight for it.
The damage was done early on Boulder B as the Hornets opened up a 10 point half time lead. The Donx pulled this back to 8 after Boulder C but the Hornets opened up the lead again on Boulder D to take out game 2 9 points ahead of the Donx and 18 ahead of the Badgers.
An early injury to Elias Watt didn't help the Badgers cause but they worked well regardless throughout the game and should be proud of their efforts.
The Donx performed well also but it was the day for the green as the Hornets take the honours in game 2. It now goes down to game 3 later in the year to determine the 2025 series winner.
Hornets Game 2 team: Lachie French, Logan Rust, Kobe Lane, Tom MacAlpine, Duncan Krogh. Coach - Ben Hope.
GAME 1
PRIMARY RESULT: DONX 93, BADGERS 62, HORNETS 41
The Donx headed into the game as favourites but by half time it was still anyone's game. They held a five point lead over the Badgers and a ten point lead over the Hornets. However, it was the second half where they put the hammer down and blew the competitors away with a massive 66 point second half and finishing on 93 points.
The Donx were all girls this time and they deserved a well earned victory and also now go back-to-back from the Spring event. Well done team.
Pictured Left to Right: DONX: Hadley Watt, Maggie Eriksson, Reese Watt, Ellah Swan, Morgan Bruton, Junie Kachel. Coaches Cooper Gale and Fred Eather.
High School 2nd Grade RESULT: HORNETS 64, BADGERS 45, DONX 27
The Hornets won the previous Spring VC event with a last minute effort and their confidence seemed to have carried over to this event as they started strongly with a 25 point haul on Boulder A. This gave them a healthy early 15 point lead which proved to be the difference in the end. The next three boulders were hotly and evenly contested so their ability to work together and unpack a tricky mantle finish on Boulder A was huge. Well done team green.
The Donx finished third, with the Badgers only pulling away from them with a solid Boulder D performance.
Pictured Left to Right: HORNETS: Leo Nunn, Charlie Wellings, Jess Lock, Amelie Chambers, Caelan Lane. Coach Ben Hope.
High School 1st Grade RESULT: BADGERS 59, HORNETS 58, DONX 53
This game was hard to predict with teams full of different strengths in different places. No team was a notable favourite.
When the Badgers received the last minute news that Ryan Cumberland was out, an enthusiastic Chaise Gwatkin was a healthy replacement having crushed the night before in the high school seconds game. Game on.
A tough finishing yellow wood Boulder A was evenly contested with only two points separating the three teams. Boulder B was a rather commiting high deadpoint finish resulting in a similar outcome with all teams scoring well.
The Hornets went into the halftime break ahead 34, Donx 32 and Badgers on 31 points.
A 'volume' dominant boulder C proved challenging for the Hornets adopting for a dynamic approach rather than static strength which proved costly as pack closed in. All teams were on 41 points at the end of the third quarter with one boulder to go.
Boulder D involved a combination of a dynamic co-ordination early sequence followed by a calm-the-farm static slab sequence. It was anyone's game. The Badgers won boulder D 18, Hornets 17 and Donx 12 so took the title by one point in the end in a nail-biter.
Best on ground had to go to Henry Cowell who led the way as breaker on all boulders and simply crushed. Well done Badgers who move back into the winning circle after a dominant 2024.
Pictured Left to Right: BADGERS: Ayden Coward, Izayah Simmons, Chaise Gwatkin, Aiden Hetherington, Henry Cowell. Coach Lach McNee.
Primary - Please note that all regular season players are invited to participate in this event. Each club will nominate their best available teams but there is now the opportunity for everyone to be involved as each club may submit a second team and a potential Hybrid team is also possible.
Uniform: Players must wear their black club shirt (with club logo and coloured stripes). Available to buy if needed. Black shorts / pants.
Arrival: Players must arrive 20 -30 mins before your game starts. Find your coach on arrival.
Rules/Format: T4 PREMIER format (comp walls downstairs). All players are expected to know the format basics. Coaches will help guide on the day. Scan the QR code on the noticeboard for the full breakdown of the rules and how it works.
Spectators: Highly encouraged. Family, friends, supporters and general public. More the merrier!
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