Lancefield Football Netball Club
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Bowden’s 250th!
Matt Bowden’s 250th game for Lancefield was a cause for celebrations on Saturday. Bowden (pictured in action) captained the Tigers multiple times in his career, with his club loyalty a shining example across the board. Through a challenging time for the club, he turned down offers from rival clubs who were keen to add him…
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Huge crowd at Tigerland
Bill West Before what some believe was the biggest home and away match crowd ever seen at Lancefield, Saturday’s match was close for three quarters before Romsey drew clear to win by 34 points. There was a tremendous atmosphere at the match between the traditional neighbouring rivals, with the Tigers also celebrating their 150th year…
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Footy greats recorded in book
Bill West “If we run out, we can print more” was the assurance given at the high-profile launch of an outstanding book covering the 150-year history of the Lancefield Football Club. Co-compiler Denis Graham stated this when addressing around 200 people in the Laurie Green Pavilion on Saturday, following on from The Age sports editor…
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Unforgettable experience
Don’t miss it! This Saturday, the long-awaited book on the 150-year history of the Lancefield Football Club will be launched and made available to the general public. Internationally acclaimed author John Marsden, well known in this district, has provided a glowing endorsement for the book. “An utterly remarkable book … Will fascinate anyone interested in…
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Lancefield victorious
Bill West They just came at the right time for Lancefield Football Netball Club – two come-from-behind narrow football wins on Saturday in the lead-up to the club launching its special ‘150 Years of Football’ history book later this month. There was jubilation among players, coaching staff and loyal supporters at Lancefield Park as the…
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Tigers host practise match
Lancefield senior footballers held their first practise at home to North Sunshine last Sunday evening. Tigers’ new non-playing coach Tim Bannan is pictured addressing his players at the quarter-time break. The coach was generally pleased with the first-term performance with the Tigers monopolising the ball but wasting some opportunities to put a big lead on…
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First legend in 149 years
Bill West It’s official! Formed in 1872, Lancefield Football Club – now known as Lancefield Football Netball Club – has its first ‘Legend’. There was a standing ovation from a packed gathering at Kilmore Trackside on Saturday evening after 77-year-old Barry ‘Mocca’ Hunt was installed as a Tiger ‘Legend’, with his credentials outlined in detail.…
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Dramatic finishes in two matches
Looking down the barrel of defeat at half-time, Woodend-Hesket footballers rallied in the third quarter then survived a tense last term to beat down-the-ladder Melton Centrals by a solitary point on Saturday. Hawks’ supporters have become used to tight finishes at this season, including a tie against flag-favourite Wallan, and a two-point defeat at Riddell.…
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Swap Meet draws thousands
After being in recess for two years due to the COVID pandemic, the annual drawcard Lancefield Swap Meet and Show ‘n Shine returned with a vengeance on Easter Sunday. Lancefield Park was a hive of activity from early morning, with hundreds of stallholders eagerly anticipating buyers looking for bargains, and the main oval packed with…
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Tigers need help
Doubt over the future survival of Lancefield Football Netball Club prompted a special meeting last week. Put simply, this important sporting and social institution in Lancefield needs much more assistance from many more people. More than 30 enthusiasts attended, including several former Tiger presidents and office-bearers. There were plenty of ideas tossed around, and club…