Sports
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Big week for Magpies
It was a big week for the Castlemaine Magpies as they farewelled their mate Dallas Keogh-Frankling on Friday in a memorial service at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Castlemaine. Members of the Castlemaine FNC, Kyneton FNC, Harcourt Cricket Club and other clubs formed a guard of honour as his cortege left for the Harcourt Cemetery.…
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Tigers face a crucial test
Having won comfortably against Kangaroo Flat on Saturday, Kyneton senior footballers know they are in for a tough encounter against fourth-placed Strathfieldsaye this weekend. After a sluggish start to the season, the Tigers are back in finals contention, buoyed by narrow victories against Gisborne (two points) and Eaglehawk (one point). The catch-cry of Kyneton supporters…
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Join the FIDA team
Kyneton Football Netball Club’s FIDA team is on the lookout for new players. Team manager Debby Fraumano said anyone with a mental or physical disability could join the team. “It’s a great way to get fit that doesn’t cost money and is really good way to learn some new skills,” Debby said. The team trains…
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Wayward Gisborne yet to win at home
Reigning premiers Gisborne restricted unbeaten Sandhurst to just nine goals on Saturday, but still failed to secure their first win at Gardiner Reserve this season. The wayward Bulldogs had plenty of the ball, but failed to convert enough. A scrappy first half saw Gisborne creating opportunities, but points instead of goals materialised. It doesn’t help…
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Magpies bravely play on for Dallas
In the wake of last Saturday’s tragic loss of Castlemaine Under 18 footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling, the Magpies left the decision about when to return to the field to its young players. The club announced Friday that its players had told them the best thing for them was to return to football and netball in honour…
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‘Magic’ Manuel does the trick
‘Magic’ is the term of endearment applied to elusive Kyneton forward Cam Manuel, and he was a hero with a winning after-the-siren goal against Eaglehawk on Saturday. Manuel kicked five goals, and the last was the most important, giving the courageous Tigers a never-say-die victory to keep their finals hopes alive. Facing Eaglehawk at Canterbury…
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Veterans cricketers on tour
Two players from the Sunbury Macedon Veterans Cricket Club have been selected to represent Australian Over 60s teams on tour in the United Kingdom and Canada. Dale Thornton will travel to the UK for an Ashes series of matches against England during July and August; Peter Dudderidge is captain of the Aussie team heading for…
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Bounding ahead
As we know, kangaroos can’t go backwards and Gisborne Soccer Club’s U9 Kangaroos are no exception. Holding their shape, driving forwarded and finding the channel, they looked like a well-oiled machine on their road trip. Focused, determined and relaxed they had all the time in the world to strike the ball and make the right…
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Rangers’ efforts pay off
The first of three home games for Macedon Rangers Soccer Club this week saw the U9 boys compete with their southern neighbours from Sunbury. The boys continue to develop in both their teamwork and the skills. Harry and Thomas alternated with the goalkeeping gloves, and their defensive line in front of them cleared countless attacks.…
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U14 girls show progress
Kyneton District Soccer Club’s U14 girls dominated the early stages of their match against Castlemaine Goldfields Green and were rewarded with a well-taken goal by Charlotte assisted by Molly W. Castlemaine slowly worked their way into the game and scored two goals to lead at half-time. Kyneton remained competitive throughout the second half but conceded…
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Hawks claim Bill Tunn Cup
The annual Bill Tunn Cup was at stake in the match between Macedon and Woodend-Hesket at Tony Clarke Reserve, with the Hawks coming away victorious. The visitors began well and led by 17 points at half-time. Then came an unproductive third quarter, with neither side scoring a goal while 10 behinds eventuated. Play opened up…
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Huge crowd at Tigerland
Bill West Before what some believe was the biggest home and away match crowd ever seen at Lancefield, Saturday’s match was close for three quarters before Romsey drew clear to win by 34 points. There was a tremendous atmosphere at the match between the traditional neighbouring rivals, with the Tigers also celebrating their 150th year…