Sports
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Jemma bound for Nationals
Talented Castlemaine swimmer Jemma Cole is set to compete at the National Open Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast next month. The 18-year-old was selected to swim at the Nationals back in 2020 in Perth, but COVID quashed those plans. As restrictions began to ease, the Castlemaine Amateur Swimming Club member was able to train…
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Romsey’s hard fight to glory
Bill WestIn one of the best Gisborne District Cricket Association grand finals for many years, Romsey fought tooth and nail to overcome Sunbury United in a tense and absorbing McIntyre Cup grand final spread over Saturday and Sunday. Celebrations in Romsey are likely to be extended, with the club capturing its first McIntyre Cup/A-grade flag…
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New kit for kicks
Kyneton District Soccer Club has unveiled a new uniform for the 2023 season. The new jersey features a striking cyan blue and claret red design representing the club’s commitment to excellence on and off the field. The preview event was attended by players and parents who came together to celebrate the exciting new season at…
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Kyneton tops in midweek bowls
Kyneton turned the tables on Gisborne in the Highlands division one midweek pennant grand final last Tuesday. The Kyneton Golf green was in great order for the finals to the midweek pennant season. Unbeaten Gisborne was reigning premiers and had hoped to include outstanding club champion Ethan Higgins, but important work commitments took precedence. In…
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Mighty Macedon!
Bill West Macedon led from go to whoa against Diggers Rest to clinch the Highlands bowls division two pennant on Saturday. In windy conditions at Kyneton, Macedon established an early lead with multiple numbers to the Ian Guymer and Bernie Halpin rinks. Diggers Rest, finishing on top of the ladder, had lost to Macedon by…
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‘The Rock’ premiers
Bill West In a high-drama Jensen Shield grand final, Hanging Rock cricketers overcame Rupertswood via a courageous unbeaten ninth-wicket partnership of 47 runs. It’s the highest level Gisborne District Cricket Association premiership won by ‘The Rock’ in the modern era. Largely dominated by bowlers, the grand final was played over the weekend on the Lancefield…
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Cats keen on McIntyre Cup
Bill West Macedon cricketers had good reason to celebrate their Johnstone Shield premiership achieved at the weekend, with a strong case for promotion to the top tier McIntyre Cup next season. The Cats came from fourth place on the ladder with pace bowler Matty Williams a matchwinner in the grand final as he demolished Romsey’s…
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Premiers crowned in CDCA
Cricket fans across the region were treated to some top competition as Castlemaine & District Cricket Association grand finals were battled out across all grades last weekend. In the A Grade finals Barkers Creek won two matches in the ‘Best of Three’ grand final series to defeat a determined Newstead outfit and claim an incredible…
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Meg a Saint!
Lisa DennisTalented Castlemaine Magpie Women’s footballer and 2022 premiership captain, Megan Ginnivan, has been selected to play for the St Kilda VFL Women’s side in 2023! The announcement comes just a week after fellow Magpie Tia Davidge was selected to play in the same competition for Essendon and indicates the depth of talent in the…
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Magnificent 210 – then hospital!
Bill West Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve was full of high drama on Saturday as one of the brightest young stars in McIntyre Cup cricket made a superlative record-breaking run-a-ball 210, with promise of more to come in the qualifying final. Then Riley Vernon was struck down as an attempted ramp shot off Rupertswood fast bowler John…
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Lancefield claims premiership
Lancefield Cricket Club won the Club North Grade premiership by five wickets on Saturday, after its bowlers confined Gisborne to 9/123 from 35 overs to put the Tigers in the box seat. Jason McDonald made a valiant 62 not out (11 fours) despite an injured leg, and prolific scoring opener Peter Sankey contributed 36. Gisborne…
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Tigers seek female players
Kyneton Football Netball Club female footballers are thrilled with their move to the Riddell District Football Netball League in 2023, allowing for more opportunities for the senior and youth girls program to grow. The Tigers are committed to continually providing a fun, safe and welcoming environment to support growth and development in their female football…