Riddell District Football Netball League
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Two runaways, and one thriller
An intriguing fifth round of Riddell League football on Saturday in more ways than one. There were two absolute thrashings handed out: Powerhouse Diggers Rest followed up its demolition of Macedon by outclassing Gisborne Giants by 179 points as unstoppable recruit spearhead Callum Moore kicked 15 goals. Secondly, seemingly unfazed by the unexpected drubbing seven…
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Chock full of interest
The second round of Riddell League football on Saturday provided plenty of interest, with Woodend-Hesket bouncing back from a lacklustre first-up performance against Kyneton to fully extend the highly rated Wallan combination. Reigning premiers Riddell were over-run by a rampant Diggers Rest in the second half, Macedon Cats purred along to defeat Lancefield by 94…
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Women’s footy kicks off
Women’s football in the Riddell League kicked off on Saturday evening, with reigning premiers Macedon scoring a convincing win over Lancefield, and Riddell taking control in the second half to defeat Mount Alexander Falcons. On Anzac Day this Saturday, there’s a blockbuster encounter between Macedon and Riddell at Tony Clarke Reserve at 5pm with both…
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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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Cats make a good start
“A really good start to the season” was how Macedon senior coach Al Meldrum labelled his side’s 41-point victory over Gisborne Giants on Good Friday. There was a massive crowd at Tony Clarke Reserve — including a large Easter Bunny — and the Cats finished up with a 15.10 (100) to 9.5 (59) victory in…
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Wedge-Tailed Eagles take flight
The Kyneton women are officially ready to soar. After months of uncertainty, persistence and passionate advocacy, the Kyneton Women’s Football Club has been given the green light to compete as the Wedge-Tailed Eagles in the Central Victoria Football League for the 2026 season. For players and supporters who refused to give up, the moment marks…
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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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Shock and dismay at RDFNL: MP weighs in, league president in hot water over comment
EXCLUSIVE – Local MP Mary-Anne Thomas has expressed her “genuine shock and real disappointment” in the Riddell District Football Netball League for blocking the Kyneton Women’s Football Club from playing in season 2026. The MP has written to league CEO Jordan Doyle stating she was “disappointed and confused by the actions of the league” in…
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AFL Vic says no to Kyneton women joining league who welcomed them
“The question we are asking AFL Victoria is whether denying our club the right to affiliate reflects a system that prioritises protecting traditional club structures over the wellbeing, safety and participation of women who no longer feel respected or supported within those clubs.” – Kyneton Women’s Football Club president, Natalie Korinfsky The Kyneton Women’s Football Club…
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Podbury a shining example
Congratulations have been flowing in since Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club’s co-president, Paul Podbury, was presented with a highly significant AFL Victoria Australian Football League award. Amid sustained applause at Ikon Park, he received the 2025 AFL Victoria Metropolitan Community Volunteer of the Year trophy. The man called ‘Pods’ by those who know him well accepted…
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Building thriving communities
Community Bank Gisborne and District is celebrating its contribution to building thriving communities, with $518,718 returned to the southern Macedon Ranges, funding 46 projects over the year to June 30, 2025. Chair of Macedon Ranges Community Enterprises Ltd, the social enterprise behind the bank, Mal Carter said they were proud to be part of the…