Sports
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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…
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KFNC on hunt for volunteers
Here’s your chance to help support the Kyneton Football Netball Club in 2023! Volunteers are required to assist with various jobs beginning early next year from game day set up to on-field help, the club needs you! President Hayden Evans said the club was only as good as the volunteers who assisted it. “By registering…
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Kyneton topples ladder leader
Bill West There were astonishing finishes to all four Highlands division one pre-Christmas pennant bowls matches on Saturday, with the last end on every contest very much alive. Who says bowls is boring? At home, Kyneton climbed off the bottom of the ladder by eclipsing previously unbeaten Romsey by three shots, Gisborne had the same…
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Jack now a Hawk
When his name was called out at pick 46 on Tuesday night in the National AFL draft, it was a dream come true for local Barfold teenager Jack O’Sullivan, and a huge relief for his whole family. Having played all his junior football with the Kyneton Tigers, Jack realises it is a massive step up…
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Sell-a-brations on home track
Bill West Christmas Party races are on at Kyneton next week, but last week local trainer Mick Sell and stable followers were in celebratory mood after Lovin’ Laughs scored a strong win at his home track. Hit hard by lack of training facilities due to flooding in the past couple of months, Sell said before…
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Terri O’Callaghan named Dalhousie champion
Trentham’s Terri O’Callaghan is pictured after scoring a four-stroke victory in Dalhousie District Golf Association’s women’s championship for 2022. It was O’Callaghan’s first win in this annual prestige event, played at on the Broadford course. Participants were pleased to be back playing golf after missing many events in October and November due to unplayable wet…