Sports
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Back from the brink
Bill West There were two astonishing highlights from Saturday’s round of McIntyre Cup cricket, one being Gisborne skipper Jarryd Vernon’s master class 178 (10 sixes, 18 fours) against Woodend. The other was Romsey’s remarkable back from the brink rescue mission from a shaky 5/22 against Wallan, with skipper Ben Way making an unbeaten 134 and…
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Best of the GDCA on show
Head down to Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve on Wednesday January 25 for a a very special ‘Best of the GDCA’ flood relief fundraiser. The event is aimed at raising much-needed funds for the repair of facilities at the Malmsbury Cricket Ground, which was badly damaged during last October’s heavy rains and flooding. The twilight match will…
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Carnival draws huge turnout
Castlemaine Cycling Club had an amazing turnout for its two-day Christmas Carnival on December 29 and 30, with more than 150 riders competing each day. As part of this year’s event, the club was able to run two events in memoriam to past members – this included the Johnathan Kuhle Memorial Race for both Under…
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Romsey down as runs flow
Bill West Gisborne District Cricket Association’s 10th round of McIntyre Cup matches on Saturday produced one upset, with Diggers Rest/Bulla toppling third-placed Romsey in a contest where 449 runs were scored, with three half centuries. The resumption in perfect conditions after the Christmas – New Year break also saw several master class batting performances at…
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Tight games in grand finals
Kyneton Basketball Association finished out a successful 2022 with its domestic and Bendigo competitions taking a well-earned break. Grand finals were played out in the U16/18 spring divisions. The boys had a tight game all the way with the Mavs getting in front with six seconds to play to hold on for the win. The…
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Christmas comes to Parkrun
Christmas weekend in Castlemaine saw not one, but two parkrun events held, and both were very well attended by a plethora of visitors from near and far. The perfect weather encouraged a total of 106 participants to attend event #335 on Christmas Eve and a further 58 to start their Christmas Day enjoying some exercise,…
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The power of a football
A few decades ago, on the streets of St Kilda, a young man popped up with an alternative to what was being offered to those seeking solace from the ‘dark side’. That young man was Peter Cullen AM – the founder of Reclink, and the alternative he offered – to addiction of any kind –…
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Amanda bitten by bowls bug
The first Ballarat Highlands Bowls Division women’s novice singles champion admits she “has been bitten by the bowls bug”. A veteran state basketballer at the highest level, Amanda Rayner took out the novice final with a 21-7 victory against Romsey’s Elizabeth Taylor. Rayner only took up bowls due to the void in sports events following…
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Dynamic 167, and a double hat-trick
Bill West A new addition to Romsey’s McIntyre Cup lineup hit a blistering 167 off just 104 balls, with 24 fours and four sixes, on Saturday. This incredible effort from Tim Dale was followed by a double hat-trick from Sunbury Kangaroos paceman Michael Fox – in the last four balls of the Redbacks’ innings he…
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Over 60s to Gisborne pair
The final of the Ballarat Highlands men’s over 60s regional bowls championship last week was an all-Gisborne affair. Played at Ballarat North Bowling Club, the match between Tim Rogers and Terry Kelly (s) and Vic Foxford and David Beardmore (s) attracted considerable interest. And the contest was a fluctuating affair with prevailing gusty winds challenging…
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The Genius lives up to name
Bill West Unraced galloper The Genius cost $370,000 and made his debut at the Kyneton Christmas Party races on Thursday. The Genius, trained by Danny O’Brien and ridden by a top hoop in Blake Shinn, started as the shortest priced favourite of the day and won narrowly but well. The course commentator referenced the big…
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Redbacks to field women’s team
Bill West Effervescent 20-year-old Nicole Steward is the driving force behind the formation of a Romsey women’s football team to compete in the Riddell League’s trailblazing senior competition in 2023. Keen and talented, Nicole has the runs on the board as far as being a highly competitive player goes, and is confident the Redbacks will…