Sports
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Magpies earn first-up win
Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve came to life on Good Friday as a spirited Castlemaine senior side produced a brand of football needed to defeat Golden Square by eight points. After showing plenty of promise but winning just three matches in 2025, the Magpies had been labelled by several keen observers as the Bendigo League’s most likely…
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Tigers win easily – now a break
Kyneton senior footballers opened their 2026 season campaign in impressive fashion with a 62-point victory over Woodend-Hesket on Good Friday. The Tiger Reserves won by 61 points, and the Under 19.5s by 24 points at the Showgrounds, with an enjoyable evening of celebrations to follow. Netball matches had to be transferred to Gilbert Gordon Reserve…
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Bulldogs run riot
Almost too hard to believe? Gisborne senior footballers opened the 2026 season by thrashing a lacklustre Kangaroo Flat by 124 points on Good Friday. The Bulldogs delighted their supporters and coaching personnel with their superior ball-winning ability, and consistency across the four quarters of the match at Gardiner Reserve. Strong defender Zac Vescovi led the…
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Hawks prove too strong at home
Looking for their fourth premiership in a row, Woodend-Hesket A-grade netballers defeated an improved Kyneton 59-42 on Good Friday. Again under the leadership of star defender and Ryan Medal winner Ty Coppinger, the Hawks took to their own court with a formidable combination. Several players in the lineup have high-level credentials including former Vixen Kaylia…
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Cats make a good start
“A really good start to the season” was how Macedon senior coach Al Meldrum labelled his side’s 41-point victory over Gisborne Giants on Good Friday. There was a massive crowd at Tony Clarke Reserve — including a large Easter Bunny — and the Cats finished up with a 15.10 (100) to 9.5 (59) victory in…
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Record numbers for Kyneton netball
Kyneton Netball Association has started its 2026 season with a record number of players. President Dean Backman said 130 players have signed on including the Net-Set-Go program and for first time they have five boys joining the U11s. “With the Melbourne Vixens last year winning the premiership, it’s really put netball in the spotlight,” he…
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Woodsmen claim McIntyre Cup victory
Woodend Cricket Club and its players and supporters are very much in celebration mode after winning the McIntyre Cup Premiership for 2025-26 at the weekend. The Woodsmen claimed their first top grade flag in the Gisborne District Cricket Association since 2003-04, with the Grand Final ending in a draw at 5.30pm on Sunday. Heavy rain…
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Tigers launch 2026 season
“We’re looking ahead to the future, and the 2026 season promises to be a very good one for Kyneton Football Netball Club,” new Tigers’ president Julie Priestley said at the conclusion of numerous activities at the club’s recent season launch at the Showgrounds. A committee member for the past seven years, Julie took over the…
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Superstar signs up
Kyneton Football Netball Club has seemingly made the recruiting coup of the season, with highly rated Kristiana Manu’a coming to play at Tigerland. The New Zealand born star has been playing at the top level for the past 11 years, and has decided to step back from her professional career. A former Australian Diamond who…
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Women and girls take the helm
Over two sunny Sundays in February and March, 21 women and girls discovered the joy of sailing at Cairn Curran Sailing Club in Baringhup. With funding provided by Australian Sailing for the two events, the female sailors built their confidence and skills on the water, learning how to rig and sail dinghies. In the welcoming…
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Premiers decided in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association grand final sides battled it out for premiership honours last weekend across the competition. Highlights of the round were Barkers Creek A Grader Bailey Henderson’s 53 with the bat, while Newstead Women’s team member Eve Righetti claimed 5-7 with the ball. Results were: A Grade Two-Day Barkers Creek and Muckleford faced…
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It’s Woodend v Dragons!
The stage is set for a pulsating 2025-26 McIntyre Cup 1sts Grand Final between Woodend and Gisborne this weekend. Each scored decisive victories in the knockout semi-finals, with the Woodsmen defeating Rupertswood by 93 runs, and Gisborne losing just two wickets in chasing down Romsey’s 229. The Grand Final is being played at a neutral…