Ladder Position: 4-13-1 (55.10%)
Best and Fairest: Max Corbyn
Leading Goal Kicker: Ethan Bakes – 25 Goals
Keysborough experienced a challenging 2026 Division 2 campaign, finishing the season with four wins, 13 losses and one draw. Despite facing some tough competition throughout the year, the Burra produced several strong individual performances and finished their season on a positive note.
One of the standout results came in Round 18, when Keysborough secured an impressive 25-point victory over Hampton. They finished with 15.4 (94) to Hampton's 10.9 (69), providing a strong finish to their campaign.
Max Corbyn was rewarded for an outstanding season, taking home the Senior Best and Fairest award. Corbyn was a consistent presence around the contest, averaging 27.8 disposals, 7.4 clearances and 4.6 tackles per game. Jamie Plumrudge also enjoyed an excellent campaign, finishing as Best and Fairest runner-up while averaging an impressive 31.8 disposals, 5.9 rebound 50s and 5.9 clearances.
In front of goal, Ethan Bakes led the way with 25 goals for the season. Bakes provided an important attacking option, averaging 1.5 goals, 5.5 marks and 18.1 disposals per game.
While the results presented their challenges, Keysborough will take valuable experience and several encouraging individual performances into the off-season as they look to regroup and build towards 2027.
Best Win: Round 18 – Keysborough 15.4 (94) defeated Hampton 10.9 (69).
Key Players:
- Max Corbyn (Best and Fairest): 27.8 disposals, 7.4 clearances and 4.6 tackles per game.
- Jamie Plumrudge (Best and Fairest Runner-up): 31.8 disposals, 5.9 rebound 50s and 5.9 clearances per game.
- Ethan Bakes (Leading Goal Kicker): 25 goals for the season, averaging 1.5 goals, 5.5 marks and 18.1 disposals per game.
WOMENS FOOTBALL – DIVISION 2
Ladder Position: 13-2-0 (224.07%)
Best and Fairest: Abbey Watkins
Leading Goal Kicker: Mel Hewitt – 42 Goals
Keysborough's Division 2 Women's Football side enjoyed an outstanding 2026 campaign, finishing the season with an impressive 13 wins and just two losses. Producing an excellent percentage of 224.07%, they demonstrated their strength and consistency throughout the season, establishing themselves as one of the competition's standout teams.
A highlight of the campaign came in Round 10, when Keysborough produced a dominant performance against Dandenong West at Greaves Reserve. They finished with 14.14 (98) to Dandenong West's 2.1 (13), recording a commanding 85-point victory.
Abbey Watkins was a standout throughout the season, earning the Senior Best and Fairest award after featuring in all 17 games, finishing with eight goals and an impressive 12 Best on Ground performances. Molly Schreenan was another consistent contributor, playing 17 games and recording 12 Best on Ground performances, earning recognition as one of the side's most consistent players.
In front of goal, Mel Hewitt led the competition for Keysborough with an outstanding 42 goals from just 14 games. Hewitt also collected seven Best on Ground performances, highlighting her importance to the side's attacking success.
With an impressive winning record, dominant performances and several outstanding individual contributions, the Keysborough women's football side can look back on a highly successful 2026 season.
Best Win: Round 10 – Keysborough 14.14 (98) defeated Dandenong West 2.1 (13) at Greaves Reserve.
Key Players:
- Abbey Watkins (Best and Fairest): 17 games, eight goals and 12 Best on Ground performances.
- Molly Schreenan (Most Consistent): 17 games, two goals and 12 Best on Ground performances.
- Mel Hewitt (Leading Goal Kicker): 14 games, 42 goals and seven Best on Ground performances.
WOMENS NETBALL
Keysborough fielded three netball sides throughout the 2026 season, competing across A2, B4 and D3 grades, with each team producing some encouraging performances and individual highlights.
The A2 side finished with a 6-9-0 record and a percentage of 89.82%, with Isabelle Sinclair taking home the Senior Best and Fairest award after an impressive 17-game campaign. Quinn Lyren was outstanding in front of goal, finishing as the side's leading goal scorer with a remarkable 560 goals from 14 games. Their best result came in Round 10, when Keysborough secured a 54-34 victory over St Paul's at Rowley Allen Reserve.
In B4, Keysborough recorded a competitive 8-6-2 season, finishing with a percentage of 100.42%. Kelly Jarrard led the side's goal scoring with 239 goals, while a strong Round 14 performance against Edi-Asp provided a highlight, with recording a convincing 48-24 victory at Rowley Allen Reserve.
The D3 side enjoyed a successful campaign, finishing with an impressive 11-3-0 record and a percentage of 116.62%. Alena Spry led the scoring with an outstanding 457 goals, playing an important role in the side's success. Their best result came in Round 16, when Keysborough defeated Frankston Dolphins 52-25 at Rowan Road Reserve.
Across all three grades, Keysborough demonstrated strong contributions throughout its netball program, with impressive goal-scoring performances and consistent results providing plenty of positives to take into the next season.
Overall, 2026 provided plenty of highlights for Keysborough, particularly through the success of its Women's Football program and the strong individual achievements across football and netball. Congratulations to all players, coaches, volunteers and supporters on their efforts throughout the season as they look ahead to 2027.
