Harcourt, Newstead and Maldon Football Netball Clubs are celebrating this week after their sides achieved premiership success at the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League grand final showdowns at Princes Park, Maryborough on Saturday.
Meanwhile Trentham FNC’s senior football side was unable to complete a fairytale ending to their season after facing off against Natte Bealiba in the big one on Saturday afternoon.
The Saints gave their all from start to finish but the Swans were simply too classy and eventually ran out winners by 79 points.
Best on Ground was Natte’s Will Cameron.
In the Reserves final, Harcourt FNC defeated Carisbrook by 33 points to claim the premiership honours and cap off a top season for the Lions.
Best on Ground for Harcourt was Michael Pilcher.
Maldon claimed back-to-back premiership flags in the 17.5s football after an epic battle, which was fought right down to the wire.
The Dons eventually got over the line by five points. Best on Ground went to Maldon’s Riley Davey.
In the 14.5s football, Carisbrook are the 2024 premiers after defeating Avoca by 23 points. Best on Ground was Carisbrook footballer Harvey Rumpff.
Newstead’s 11.5s footballers were excited to feature in the grand final clash against Carisbrook.
The whole town of Newstead was decked out in white and blue balloons, streamers and signs wishing the side and their 11 & Under netball counterparts the very best of luck.
Newstead dug deep and played some exceptional footy but fell five points short at the final siren. Congratulations to the side on a terrific season.
Best on Ground was awarded to the Redbacks’ Archie Smith.
Among the best for Newstead in a valiant team effort were Bailey Bright with two goals and Xavier Britt who chipped in one.
Netball
On the netball court, the A-grade premiership was taken out by Avoca 64 to Natte Bealiba 38. Best on Court was Avoca’s Caitlin Drummond.
In B-grade the Maryborough Giants 33 narrowly defeated Carisbrook 30. Best on was the Giants’ Stacey Shepherd.
C-grade honours went to Natte Bealiba 33 after they defeated a determined Trentham 23. Best on Court was the Swans’ Amanda Parkinson.
Maldon are the 17 & Under netball premiers after defeating Natte Bealiba 33-22 in a strong performance. Best on Court was MCDFNL Best and Fairest Tiffany Williams.
The Harcourt 15 & Under netballers were unlucky to miss out on their grand final win going down to a strong Natte Bealiba side 37-20. Best on Court was the Swans’ Charlotte Liddicoat.
Carisbrook are the 13 & Under netball premiers after they defeated Maryborough Giants 34-21. Best on Court was the Redbacks’ Damika Carroll.
The Newstead 11 & Under netballers were thrilled to win their grand final against Navarre 10-6. It was a stellar effort from every single player who took the court. Best on Court was Navarre’s Sunday Kongor.
