Macedon Football Netball Club
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Bombers set for big clash
A severely undermanned Romsey went down to Riddell by 50 points on Saturday, with the Bombers now turning their attention to this weekend’s clash for top spot against a powerful Diggers Rest combination. “Footy’s always a challenge at Romsey,” admitted Riddell coach Justin Belleville, after his side had spent the first half battling to subdue…
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‘Most courageous’ winners
The presentation of ‘most courageous’ medals culminated ANZAC Day football and netball at Macedon’s Tony Clarke Reserve. Sally Brennan presented the McDougall Medal to Anica Scherer, and the Grumont Medal presented by Ross Grumont went to big ruckman Sean Egan. The medals honour members of two local families who valiantly served their country. The two…
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Hawks revive season
In a pulsating contest at Gilbert Gordon Reserve, a new-look Woodend-Hesket overhauled a gallant Macedon to win by five points on Saturday. The hard-fought match of the round victory effectively revives the Hawks’ season, with the win being their first against Macedon in 12 years. Such was the elation when the siren sounded, and in…
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Football-netball clubs in doubt on match play
What are the prospects of football and netball taking place across the Bendigo and Riddell leagues this season? “We just don’t know” is the current condensed summation from Gisborne Football Netball Club president John Wood (pictured). While he was speaking to the Express following a BFL club presidents’ meeting last week, and a follow-up get-together of the…