Kyneton Football Netball Club
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Showdown at Bomberland
There was plenty to like about the way Kyneton and Riddell senior footballers won their ninth-round matches on Saturday — now these two sides clash at Bomberland in the match of the round this weekend. Kyneton’s playing coach Ethan Foreman turned back the clock by kicking nine goals against Gisborne Giants as his side piled…
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Tigers take the plunge for FightMND
Kyneton Football Netball Club has raised more than $2300 and counting for FightMND after a successful Big Freeze fundraiser held during the club’s MND Round on May 30. Players, volunteers, supporters and community members gathered at the Kyneton Showgrounds to support the cause, with 10 brave club representatives taking the plunge down a giant slide…
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Chances slip in last term
Kyneton and Macedon footballers went into the last quarter with narrow leads, but finished up on the same side of the ledger — being beaten — by respective highly rated opponents Diggers Rest and Wallan on Saturday. It was absorbing football for most of the time, with spectators and players alike wondering what the outcome…
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Kyneton, Macedon facing tough tests
There are two big drawcard football matches ahead in the Riddell League this Saturday, with Kyneton at home to Diggers Rest, and Macedon welcoming a rampaging Wallan. This follows the completion of round 7, with the only surprise being Macedon’s narrow defeat in a low-scoring encounter against ninth-placed Melton South. The costly 9.10 (64) to…
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A Bird soars for Kyneton A-grade
A talented player from New Zealand made a huge difference to Kyneton’s A-grade netball side on Saturday. The Kyneton Tigers were without a win until they thrashed Melton South 83-46. Ellie Bird produced an unstoppable scoring spree with 73 goals, the most in the RDFNL’s fifth round of matches. Recruiting ace defender Kristiana Manu’a has…
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Kyneton’s Under 19s win Anzac Day battle of the Tigers
Kyneton’s U19.5 footballers have begun the 2026 season well, defeating Lancefield by 120 points on Saturday. They are now waiting in anticipation of some strong opposition from Wallan at the Showgrounds in a fourth round match this Saturday. Kyneton footballers were decked out in special Anzac Day uniforms for the match.
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Tigers win easily – now a break
Kyneton senior footballers opened their 2026 season campaign in impressive fashion with a 62-point victory over Woodend-Hesket on Good Friday. The Tiger Reserves won by 61 points, and the Under 19.5s by 24 points at the Showgrounds, with an enjoyable evening of celebrations to follow. Netball matches had to be transferred to Gilbert Gordon Reserve…
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Hawks prove too strong at home
Looking for their fourth premiership in a row, Woodend-Hesket A-grade netballers defeated an improved Kyneton 59-42 on Good Friday. Again under the leadership of star defender and Ryan Medal winner Ty Coppinger, the Hawks took to their own court with a formidable combination. Several players in the lineup have high-level credentials including former Vixen Kaylia…
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Tigers launch 2026 season
“We’re looking ahead to the future, and the 2026 season promises to be a very good one for Kyneton Football Netball Club,” new Tigers’ president Julie Priestley said at the conclusion of numerous activities at the club’s recent season launch at the Showgrounds. A committee member for the past seven years, Julie took over the…
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Superstar signs up
Kyneton Football Netball Club has seemingly made the recruiting coup of the season, with highly rated Kristiana Manu’a coming to play at Tigerland. The New Zealand born star has been playing at the top level for the past 11 years, and has decided to step back from her professional career. A former Australian Diamond who…
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FIDA Tigers eye back-to-back glory
The Kyneton FIDA football players have officially set their sights on going back-to-back in 2026, building on the momentum that has defined their remarkable journey so far. The Kyneton FIDA program was established to ensure that players of all abilities could enjoy Australian Rules Football in a welcoming, empowering and community-driven environment. The program is…
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Boots on, no experience needed
Being part of a team is something truly special. Feelings of first game nerves, the relief of kicking a goal, the elation of claiming a win are uniquely shared among your teammates, who become your community and your family. The village of people that make up your sporting team become friends for life, irrespective of…