Sports
-
Bernacki, Shepherd top awards
Gisborne Football Netball Club’s 2026 Presentation Night was one to remember for many years. It celebrated the club’s final season in the Bendigo League, with thoughts turned to making an impact in the Ballarat League next season. There were three Bendigo League premierships to applaud — the senior football victory over Sandhurst, and the netball…
-
Upset as bowls season begins
Highlands pennant bowls for the 2026-27 season began on Saturday, with the big surprise in the top division being the last end defeat sustained by Kyneton at Diggers Rest. A strong Kyneton side comfortably won the 2024-25 premiership against Romsey, then went down to the Redbacks in an extraordinary double extra time finish in last…
-
Treble for Ruby!
Ruby Watts’ rating as the outstanding player in Riddell League women’s football was further enhanced as she captured the league’s best and fairest for the third season in a row. After winning the top award with 31 votes in 2024, and 35 last season, Watts finished ahead of her Macedon teammate Taya Konias in the…
-
Kyneton star earns medal
No surprise! Kyneton netball star Kristiana Manu’a has taken out the Riddell League’s top award, the Jannine Ryan Medal for 2026. The premier defender in the competition, Manu’a was in her first season with the Tigers, and has signed up as assistant playing coach for 2027. It’s the third season in a row a Kyneton…
-
CDCA season to commence soon
Castlemaine District Cricket Association’s 2026-2027 season is set to kick off shortly and the association invites interested local cricketers to reach out to their local club and be part of the action. The association features A Grade, A Reserve, B Grade, C Grade (Under 16) and Under 13 competitions and also has a strong Women’s…
-
Kyneton Soccer takes a trifecta!
On Saturday Kyneton District Soccer Club saw its junior teams battle it out at the Super Cup finals series in Epsom. The club fielded six teams in the final round – four girls and two mixed – with three coming out on top with the winning flag! Congratulations to the following teams, coaches, assistant coaches…
-
Tigers celebrate season to remember
Kyneton Football Netball Club celebrated a successful 2026 season at its annual Presentation Night, with players, volunteers and supporters recognised for their contributions to the Tigers. The event was held at major sponsor Kyneton Bowling Club, with representatives from the club’s sponsors helping present awards throughout the evening. Leanne from Kyneton Bowling Club, Sam from…
-
Footy triumph for Gisborne
They came, they saw, and they conquered! Gisborne senior footballers exit the Bendigo League with a remarkable premiership triumph, beating favourite Sandhurst by 29 points in a low-scoring grand final on Saturday. A fitting end to 26 years and six premierships before embarking on a new journey in the Ballarat League in 2027. Even more…
-
Double for Gisborne netballers
Gisborne netballers came home from the Queen Elizabeth Oval with two premierships on Saturday. Capping off a successful season, Gisborne B-graders totally outplayed Strathfieldsaye to win the grand final 53-26. Shooter Rylee Connell was in dynamic form, and scored heavily, with the ‘Dogs always in control. The Gisborne team comprised Rylee Connell, Taylah Ranieri, Monty…
-
Harcourt pride! From heartbreak to triumph, Lions roar to victory
After an incredibly challenging start to the year, the Harcourt community is celebrating after its senior footballers claimed premiership honours in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League Grand Final at Princes Park, Maryborough on Saturday. The club was proud to have both Senior and Under 12s football sides in the big one. While the…
-
Hawks in Grand Final blowout
Woodend-Hesket A-grade netballers continue to be the record setters, outclassing Wallan 59-34 in Saturday’s 2026 season grand final. The winning margin of 25 goals was by far the biggest in the five Riddell League grand finals played at Romsey. Premierships in the other four grades were all decided by single figure margins. Sunny conditions prevailed…
-
Giants hang on to claim flag
Leading by 29 points at three-quarter-time in a low-scoring U19.5s football grand final, Gisborne Giants were fully extended by a desperate Woodend-Hesket on Saturday. The young Hawks, coached by Jeremey Pennefather, came from fourth on the ladder to challenge the ladder leaders, who only lost one match in the home and away season — going…