Sports
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The kid with an AK47 in his hands
Charlie Thompson has a weapon in his hands; the 15-year-old wants a fight but can’t find one so resorts to his father’s shed in Kyneton. The old man is standing there among his paint-cans and a dusty six-pack of Carlton Draught. Charlie stares him in the eyes with eerie confidence and unloads the clip. BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP-BUP.…
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Almost boilover of the season
Woodend-Hesket footballers went close to causing the boilover of the Riddell League season on Saturday as they led unbeaten top team Diggers Rest by 13 points going into the last quarter of a low-scoring affair. Desperate to retain top place, the home side threw everything at the Hawks and finished up with a 9.10 (64)…
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Wet and wild slog for Magpies
The Castlemaine Magpies made the trek to Canterbury Park to take on Eaglehawk in soaking, muddy conditions on Saturday. The match was a slog from the outset after the previous two battles in the Under 18s and Reserves, coupled with steady rain, had left the ground a muddy mess. Both sides fought for control early…
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Bulldogs overcome valiant Pies
The Castlemaine Magpies were overcome by a dominant Gisborne outfit at the Camp Reserve last Saturday. The Magpies had came into the match feeling confident after a narrow loss to South Bendigo but the Bulldogs were looking to back up after a close win over Eaglehawk. The Bulldogs were first on the board off the…
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Consistency pays off
Kyneton-trained Per Sempre has proved to be a very honest galloper, and chalked up her third win at Seymour on Sunday. It was the five-year-old mare’s second win this month. She has been a model of consistency for trainer and part-owner Charles Cassar. July’s been a great month for Per Sempre and connections. At her…
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Action-packed CX series
Castlemaine Cycling Club hosted a record breaking round of the AusCycling State Cyclo-Cross Series on Sunday July 13. The event attracted the largest number of entries for the series so far with over 110 riders. For those new to it, Cyclo-Cross (CX) is a fast, muddy and action-packed style of racing that combines road racing,…
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Gisborne secures international star
Gisborne Cricket Club has signed up Obus Pienaar, the South African-born American cricketer, ahead of the 2025/26 season. Pienaar is anticipated to be one of the most accomplished cricketers ever to play in the Gisborne District Cricket Association. “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome someone of Obus’s calibre, professionalism and international experience,” Gisborne CC president Greg…
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Lions, Bombers and Steaders notch up wins
Harcourt played host to Talbot in round 13 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League last Saturday in a great contest between the two top five contenders. The Lions jumped out to an early lead in the first term slamming through six goals to the Hawks’ three to hold a 20-point advantage at quarter-time.…
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Blowouts in most games
The five senior footy matches in round 12 of the Riddell League on Saturday were all won by healthy margins. Fine conditions encouraged good football. In a strange match at Riddell, the Bombers trailed Kyneton at half-time, before taking complete control to win by 52 points. The first half was a battle of the defences,…
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Wilson does it again
Kyneton ultramarathon runner Greg Wilson has broken his own Australian M70 Age Group Record at the Australian 24 hour track invitational at AIS Stadium, Bruce, ACT, July 5-6. At this event, Australian Ultra/Trail Runners Association presented him with AUTRA Runner of the Year Male 2023 and AUTRA Cliff Young Award 2024 (for the best performance…
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Magpie women back on top
The Castlemaine FNC Women’s football side kicked off the weekend’s footy action when they tackled White Hills under lights at White Hills Recreation Reserve on Friday night. The Magpie Women came into the match fresh off a morale-boosting win over Marong and were determined to keep the momentum going and win back their place on…
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Eagles growing the game
Woodend Eagles Soccer Club is supporting female growth in soccer and setting goals to even the field. President Alistair Fletcher said the club was working toward a 50/50 gender participation target by 2027 with the support of the local council and the state government. “At Woodend Eagles, we’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive community…