Sports
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Gisborne too strong for Woodsmen
Former England Test player Keaton Jennings made his debut for Gisborne Cricket Club on Saturday, and was involved in a 94-run third-wicket stand that guaranteed the Dragons a comfortable victory over Woodend. Last season’s grand finalists were scheduled to play in a fifth round two-day fixture at Gardiner Reserve, but rain put an end to…
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Record entries for Lancefield Gift
A record 591 entries have been received for this Saturday’s Community Bank Lancefield Gift, with the event continuing to establish itself as one of the premier meetings on Australia’s professional running circuit. The Community Bank Lancefield Gift returns to Lancefield Park on Saturday, November 14, promising its biggest event yet after attracting an unprecedented 591…
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Tigers in pre-season
Kyneton Football Netball Club has officially kicked off its 2027 pre-season, with players of all levels invited to get involved. Senior netball began on Thursday November 5 and will run every Thursday until December 10. Training will then resume on Thursday February 4, with grading to take place during the February 4 and 11 sessions.…
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Memorabilia plea for club’s 150th
Help us to bring 150 years of memories to life! This is Romsey Cricket Club’s plea to past and present players, families and supporters. And to anyone else able to help. It comes less than three weeks before the Redbacks hold a gala evening to celebrate this important milestone. The club is planning a special…
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Caddington’s special journey continues
Caddington won a Kyneton Maiden on October 8, and followed up with a superlative victory in a $200,000 listed race at Flemington on October 24. What is already a great story that means much more than racing, most likely will have more chapters to add. Kyneton-based trainer Liam Howley said the filly’s win in the…
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First win for Trentham
Trentham climbed off the bottom of the Highlands division one pennant bowls ladder with an upset victory at Kyneton on Saturday. After missing out by three shots against Diggers Rest in the previous round, Trentham lifted overall in the rain-interrupted fifth round encounter that hung in the balance throughout. “It’s been a very long time…
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Grand final replay
After four one-day rounds, Gisborne District Cricket Association reverts to two-day matches in McIntyre Cups 1sts in round five beginning this Saturday. The level of interest must surely be centred on the Gisborne versus Woodend encounter — this is effectively a replay of last season’s grand final, where playing time was lost and the Woodsmen…
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Miniroos leaders take to Barkly
Kyneton District Soccer Club’s Miniroos Kick Off program, an introductory eight-week soccer program for those aged four to 11-year-old, has begun with new trainers. After an expression of interest was sent out to the club’s Under 14 and Under 16 players, it received an overwhelming response from the young leaders. These young people went through…
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Pink Day fundraiser
Gisborne Golf Club reignited its annual Pink Day last week, the first one since 2023 after the fire destroyed the clubhouse. Pink Day is a fun golf day raising money for Breast Cancer research trials. Many members and regional locals turned up wearing something Pink to support the charity. At registration fun elements included a…
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Men’s mental health round
“Let’s get together and make a positive mark on the community through the great game of cricket” is the message from Gisborne District Cricket Association president, Simon Ovenden.. This week is an important one for the GDCA, with the Men’s Mental Health round across all matches (junior boys and girls, senior men and women) which…
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CDCA cricket season cranks up
The Castlemaine District Cricket Association 2026-2027 season continues to ramp up with A Grade contesting round two on Saturday, A Res sides battling it out in round one, and Castlemaine and Harcourt’s B Grade sides enjoying a showdown at the Camp Reserve. C Grade (Under 16) sides also returned to the pitch with a round…
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High drama level at two grounds
Tension levels were high as two McIntyre 1sts third round cricket matches hung in the balance late on Saturday afternoon. Reigning premiers Woodend appeared in trouble against Rupertswood until a match saving eighth wicket stand between allrounders Warren Else and Hayden Ingleton produced 72 match saving runs. Rupo’s experienced Kevin Barker shone with 5-23 from…