Sports
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Near perfection finals football
After winning the 2022 grand final, then missing finals last season, Gisborne senior footballers are on a mission in the Bendigo League’s 2024 finals series. The Bulldogs outclassed Strathfieldsaye by 55 points in the qualifying final at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on Saturday. The performance was spearheaded by five goals apiece to the classy Pat…
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Magpies’ big men shine
Trailing by 28 points in the Riddell League qualifying final at half-time and struggling, Wallan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to win by 13 points on Saturday. It’s often said talented big men can make a real difference in football – and other sports as well – and now everyone knows why the Magpies recruited…
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Foreman set for 2025
Kyneton Football Netball Club announced last week senior coach Ethan Foreman would return to duties as a playing coach with the Tigers next season. Work commitments midway during the current season led to Foreman ceasing to play, but continuing as coach. The club said he had re-signed, and would be ready to take the field…
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Out with the old and in with the new!
Harcourt Football Netball Club recently celebrated the installation of a new electronic scoreboard at the Harcourt Recreation Reserve. Harcourt FNC president Kathie Teasdale said the electronic scoreboard was a game-changer, offering a multitude of benefits that enhance the experience for everyone. “We are looking forward to putting it into action next season.” Kathie said support…
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Kyneton’s one flag chance
Kyneton still has a ‘live chance’ remaining in the Riddell District finals, with the club’s Under 19.5 footballers winning their elimination final by 28 points on Sunday. It was a different story in the Reserves, with the Tigers going down by 17 points in the elimination final against Diggers Rest. So the word from Tigerland…
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Div 2 to finals
Kyneton’s Rangers women’s teams have now played their last competition games, which sees Div 2 progress to the finals next weekend. In 2024, Kyneton had its first team in the Division 1 league, and it has been a big season for the team to experience a step up in the great quality of women’s football…
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Dragons roar over Magpies
Castlemaine Football Netball Club played host to top-of-the-table Sandhurst in the final round of the home and away season last Saturday. It was a big day for the Castlemaine club hosting their annual Life Members Day and with several players notching up game milestones – Kalan Huntly playing his 100th game, Tyson Hickey his 50th…
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Wilson victory
Kyneton ultramarathon runner Greg Wilson has had impressive win at Townsville Marathon. Wilson finished first Over 70 by 48 minutes at the event earlier this month clocking 3:48:30. The race marked his 10th Townsville Marathon and third consecutive year. He has no plans to slow down just yet with plans to attend a Wangaratta event…
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Mount Macedon scoops the pool
Dalhousie District Golf Association’s three top awards for 2023-2024 all went the way of the Mount Macedon Golf Club and two of its illustrious members. The awards were announced by DDGA president Mary Campbell at the district championships held at Broadford Golf Club on Sunday, August 11. Mount Macedon representatives were thrilled to hear the…
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Lancefield Gift revival
An event that was once one of the features of the Macedon Ranges sporting calendar is returning after an absence of more than 60 years. Lancefield is gearing up to stage one of Victorian athletics major events. The 2024 Bendigo Bank Lancefield Gift meeting will take place on Saturday, November 6. Athletes and fans from…
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Cats Premiers – by a point
Macedon’s women’s football team hung on desperately to hold off a very late Kyneton challenge to win the 2024 Rookie Me premiership on Saturday evening. Fortunes ebbed and flowed in the grand final played at Woodend’s Gilbert Gordon Reserve, and the Cats ended up going through the season undefeated in only the second year of…
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One-sided at Gardiner
Wet conditions prevailed at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday, as Gisborne had some big wins against Castlemaine. In seven of the eight matches (three football, five netball) the Bulldogs were never in danger. The one exception was the thrilling 17&Under netball match where scores were tied 37-37 at siren time. With this result, Castlemaine’s young side…