Sports
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Kyneton’s chance to make impact
For the very first time, Kyneton senior footballers have their chance this weekend to show their worth and stand up in a Riddell League final. The Tigers crossed from the Bendigo League after the end of the 2023 season, and there was plenty of speculation about how strong they would be — there was a…
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Cats wrap up flag
Macedon women’s football team captured the 2025 Riddell League premiership with a comprehensive grand final victory on Saturday night. The enthusiastic and talented Cats went through the season unbeaten and were too good for first-season team Riddell 6.12 (48) to 1.3 (9). To cap off a great weekend, Macedon obtained two more premierships at Melton…
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Top team defeated in Riddell league netball
Eighth-placed Romsey caused a major upset by defeating top A-grade netball side Woodend-Hesket by 13 goals on Saturday. The Hawks were below full strength but found the inspired Redbacks had come to play despite missing the finals. Clearly disappointed after the 53-40 loss, Woodend-Hesket coach Ty Coppinger said her side had a week to “turn…
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Thunder star shines
A promising young star with the Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club had a successful weekend at the Victorian Country Short Course Championships held in Bendigo this month. Eleven-year-old Samuel Russell delivered an outstanding performance, earning one silver and three bronze medals — the most successful individual performance in recent years. The club made a powerful statement…
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What a season for Bombers women
What a season it has been for Riddell’s new women’s football teams in 2025. The Bombers have looked after the girls in both the senior and junior sides since day one, cheering them on, presenting some of the biggest crowds seen in women’s football in the RDFNL. As a team the senior women have exceeded…
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League says ‘we want you’
Last night the Ballarat Football Netball League carried a strong 46-4 vote in favour of Gisborne FNC joining the league next season. This is a further step in the saga surrounding the Gisborne club’s whereabouts in 2026. The vote by the Ballarat League’s board members and delegates from 10 clubs considered Gisborne’s application to leave…
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Kyneton in revival mode
Kyneton Cricket Club dates back to 1855, and last season many locals and outsiders found it hard to believe the club was unable to field a senior men’s team. Well, things are about to chance in the 2025-26 season with new president Dan May at the helm, aided by a small and very keen group…
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Cats v Riddell in grand final
The Riddell League’s 2025 women’s football grand final will be played at Gilbert Gordon Oval, Woodend, on Saturday. The participants are unbeaten flag favourite Macedon, aiming to repeat its epic win in 2024, and a remarkably improved first season side Riddell. Woodend-Hesket FNC president, Paul Podbury, said his club was pleased to be hosting the…
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FIDA Tigers to the GF
Kyneton Football Netball Club’s FIDA football team has made it to the Grand Final for the very first time. The side finished the season unbeaten on top of the ladder. Coach Peter Connor said he was extremely proud of the team’s efforts this year and excited for the grand final. “I’ve been coaching for four…
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GKU minor premiers
In the final game of the home and away season, Gisborne-Kyneton United proved why they are on top of the ladder, and strong contenders for this years EDFL div 2 premiership. The first quarter showed no complacency from the undefeated playing group, putting on an absolute masterclass kicking five goals one against the Lions, who…
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Cats, Bombers in finals wins
Riddell League qualifying and elimination finals in the 2025 women’s football competition were played on Saturday afternoon. Undefeated flag favourite Macedon Cats led throughout against Lancefield to win the qualifying final by 41 points, and the steadily improving Riddell was in control throughout and eliminated Mt Alexander Falcons by 33 points. The Chris Nolan-coached Cats…
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Thompson to coach in BFNL
Nathan Thompson left Kyneton as a very talented teenage footballer. He played 179 AFL games and kicked 327 goals with Hawthorn and North Melbourne, mainly as a quality, high-marking forward. Last week Broadford Football Netball Club announced that Thompson (pictured) had signed up to be ‘club coach — senior football’ for the next two seasons…