Sports
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Interleague games at QEO on Sunday
There’s a feast of football at the Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo this Sunday, July 13. The Bendigo League is looking forward to the senior and Under 19s matches against the Victorian Amateur Football Association. Young Gisborne star James Gray will captain the Under 19s, with the side’s head coach Jason Stevens describing him as…
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GKU dominates
Under very windy conditions at Roxburgh Park, GKU secured another impressive win against the Magpies. Both teams were missing key players, but that didn’t stop it from being a hard-fought clash. United kicked against the wind in the first quarter but still made a strong statement, slotting 5.3 to open the match. The momentum continued…
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Gisborne keep opposition out
In what may well be a prelude to the Bendigo League qualifying final, Gisborne senior footballers defeated Eaglehawk by 15 points on Saturday. The Bulldogs really earned their victory, as the second-placed visitors dominated play in the first quarter at Gardiner Reserve. Forced onto the defensive, Gisborne conceded 3.6 to a solitary point and home…
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‘Life’ recognition for Kellie
The absolutely extraordinary contribution made by one person to the growth and development of netball in Woodend was spelt out in absorbing detail by three speakers on Saturday evening. Life membership was bestowed on Kellie Duff, the long-time driving force behind the netball department at Woodend-Hesket Football Club. While the brand-new $1.39 million netball courts…
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Kyneton win — Bombers await
Kyneton’s defenders restricted neighbouring rivals Woodend-Hesket to just 10 scoring shots at the Showgrounds on Saturday. This paved the way for the Tigers’ seventh win of the season. Now Kyneton face a round 13 trip to Bomberland this weekend, with in-form opponent Riddell coming off a runaway 83-point victory over sixth-placed Macedon. The Bombers will…
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Day to remember
Lancefield Football Netball Club’s inaugural Ladies Day was an unforgettable experience for all who attended on Saturday. It was highlighted by the absorbing contribution of guest speaker Karen Rolton, one of Australia’s greatest cricketers of all time. Rolton reached the peak of peaks in her sport, captaining the nation’s women’s team and making 10 centuries,…
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United comes out firing
United came out of the blocks firing against a developing Kangaroos outfit over the weekend. The first half saw GKU dominate, holding Sunbury scoreless. Six different players hit the scoreboard from United, with Emma Williams leading the charge and finishing with a solid three goals for the day. The usual suspects were in fine form,…
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Magpies triumph over Roos
The Castlemaine Magpies were thrilled to get back on the winners’ list as they defeated Kangaroo Flat in round 10 action last Saturday at the Camp Reserve. The Magpie Seniors put in a solid performance against the Roos, storming home in the final quarter before an enthusiastic home crowd. Flat were on top early with…
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Clubhouse taking shape
Making progress: This photo taken at Gisborne Golf Club last week shows what is happening with the re-build of the clubhouse, which was destroyed by fire on April 17 last year. The crane is onsite, frames are going up and the steel is going in. Exciting times ahead. The new clubhouse design aims to integrate…
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Bourke boasts winner at Echuca
Kyneton owner-trainer Edmund Bourke broke through for a winner when Savvie Blanc won at Echuca on Sunday. Raced by Bourke and his wife Mary, the five-year-old was having his third race start, having run second at the same track on June 3. Breeding and racing gallopers has been a Bourke hobby for the past decade,…
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Henderson new coach for 2026
Castlemaine Football Netball Club has announced the appointment of Bailey Henderson as senior coach for season 2026. CFNC president Caleb Kuhle said Bailey stepping up from his role of Under 18s coach was very exciting for the club and the group. “Bailey began his coaching career with leading our Under 18s to finals for the…
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Netball, and footy for Mady
Riddell teenager Mady Brown has found a way to combine her undoubted netball skills with football this season, and juggling the two sports is a challenge she is enjoying. A home-grown Riddell product, Mady is a swift-moving mid-courter who often features among the Bombers’ A-grade netball best players. So why tackle football? And which is…