Sports
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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…
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Footy greats recorded in book
Bill West “If we run out, we can print more” was the assurance given at the high-profile launch of an outstanding book covering the 150-year history of the Lancefield Football Club. Co-compiler Denis Graham stated this when addressing around 200 people in the Laurie Green Pavilion on Saturday, following on from The Age sports editor…
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Unforgettable experience
Don’t miss it! This Saturday, the long-awaited book on the 150-year history of the Lancefield Football Club will be launched and made available to the general public. Internationally acclaimed author John Marsden, well known in this district, has provided a glowing endorsement for the book. “An utterly remarkable book … Will fascinate anyone interested in…
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Hawks claim cup
The Brian ‘Muscles’ Lee Perpetual Cup between Romsey and Woodend-Hesket on Saturday ended up in the hands of the Hawks, after their victory by 17 points in the senior football match at Romsey Park. A premiership player and Bowen Medal winner with Romsey, and a great contributor with Woodend, ‘Muscles’ was remembered by many with…
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Netball turnaround
Chasing their first win of the season, Romsey A-grade netballers began their match against Woodend-Hesket in inspired fashion on Saturday. The Redbacks took to the court buoyed by earlier good wins by their B-grade and 19&Under sides and a confidence-boosting verbal injection from coach Lena Way. Moving the ball well and shooting accurately, the Redbacks…