Kyneton Football Netball Club
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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…
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Time running out for Kyneton women
The Kyneton Women’s Football Club has less than a month to save their 2026 season after AFL Victoria upheld an appeal to block the club from competing in any affiliated league. KWFC was formed in late 2024 after more than 30 players walked away from the Kyneton Football Netball Club amid claims of inequitable treatment…
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Shepherd makes it two in a row
Kyneton’s dynamic goalkeeper Tilly Shepherd has scored a convincing win in the 2025 Ryan Medal for the top netballer in the Riddell League. It’s an outstanding double for Shepherd, who also won the prestigious medal last season — her first with Kyneton Football Netball Club. Although unable to attend the medal count held at Melton…
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Ebb and flow –a worthy final
A huge crowd at the Kyneton Showgrounds certainly got its money’s worth in a memorable football preliminary final between Macedon and Kyneton on Saturday. These two evenly matched Riddell League sides gave their all, with the outcome in the balance right up to the time the Cats extended a very narrow lead through a decisive…
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Kyneton’s astounding win
A dramatic last quarter in Sunday’s knockout semi-final between Kyneton and Diggers Rest senior footballers will be talked about for generations. There were nine goals kicked in the term, and Kyneton virtually came from nowhere to force extra time. The Tigers’ momentum continued before the enthralled crowd at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend, and three…
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Tiger Army in invasion mode
Football finals fever is rampant in Kyneton, with the Tigers playing in both senior and Under 19.5 semi-finals this weekend. “We need the full Tiger Army in Woodend on Sunday to roar on the boys to victory,” was the message from Kyneton Football Netball Club after the club’s two teams survived Riddell League elimination finals.…
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FIDA Tigers claim flag
Kyneton’s FIDA football team celebrates winning the flag in 2025 after an undefeated season. After several seasons without winning matches, the team came together in season 2025 to finish unbeaten on top of the ladder. Coach Peter Connor said he was extremely proud of the team’s efforts and especially the grand final win.
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Kyneton stay in flag race
A courageous Kyneton is still in the race for the Riddell League’s 2025 senior football premiership, coming from behind in the last quarter to eliminate third-placed Wallan on Sunday. It was Kyneton’s first finals win in 28 seasons, since the club’s grand final glory in 1997. Now the Tigers go to Woodend this Sunday to…