The Castlemaine Magpies senior women’s football team put on another good show at the Camp Reserve on Friday night against Strathfieldsaye in damp conditions.
Eillish Cumming proving most effective across the ground, kicking two goals for the Magpies, while Aisling Tupper and Eloise ‘Wyche’ Gretgrix kicked six and five goals respectively. The Magpies also celebrated the debut of Eve Sheehan.
At the final siren the Magpie women secured a 175 point win over the Storm.
The success continued for the young Magpies on Saturday with both the U18 football and 17/U netball teams coming away with wins over Eaglehawk.
Kyan Martin led the way for the Under 18 side, while best in court for the 17/U side was Sarah McLean.
The Eaglehawk Seniors proved too strong against the Magpie Senior Men’s Footballers.
The Hawks smashed on nine goals to the Magpies two in the opening term and try as they might Castlemaine couldn’t bridge the gap. Best for the Magpies Brodie Byrne.
Goal kickers were Callum McConachy 2, Matt Filo, Bradley Keogh and Ethan Maltby.
B Grade and A Reserve netballers fell to narrow losses 43-45 and 48-52 respectively, while the A Grade team dominated with the help of Caiti Richardson to win 50-37.
The Castlemaine club capped off a successful day with their annual ball at the Castlemaine Theatre Royal on Saturday evening.
This Saturday the Castlemaine Football Netball Club will host Kangaroo Flat at the Camp Reserve. The club will be holding a ‘Family Day’ as part of the May 13 fixture with free clinics for local junior footballers at half-time.
On Sunday the Castlemaine Magpies Senior Women’s Football side will trek north to tackle Woorinen.
