Riddell District Football Netball League
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Bombers at full strength
Riddell football selectors were in the enviable position of having a full list to choose from when they sat down to choose their senior football lineup for the 2024 Grand Final against Wallan on Sunday. One change was made to the Bombers’ side that won the second semi-final, with underrated tall defender Jordan Reardon included.…
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Grand Final showdown – Riddell v Wallan
The two top football sides in the Riddell League are gearing up for the 2024 Grand Final to be played at Romsey Park this Sunday, September 15. On revealed form this season, Riddell goes into the match as hot favourites, having been beaten just once – by Diggers Rest. The Bombers have the form on…
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Crackerjack grand final
The stage is set for a crackerjack Riddell League A-grade netball grand final this Sunday. Ladder leader and reigning premiers Woodend-Hesket play a fired-up Riddell at Romsey in a replay of the incredible extra time 2023 grand final. This went the Hawks’ way for their first-ever A-grade flag. A case can be made for both…
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Mangan to captain Giants
Gisborne Giants have appointed former Kyabram forward Brad Mangan as inaugural senior football captain. He brings maturity and leadership to the young list as the Giants build on their senior teams for the 2025 season in the Riddell League. “Giants are delighted to secure Brad who will bring experience and motivation to the senior team.…
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Blair to coach Redbacks
Nathan Blair has been appointed senior football coach at Romsey for season 2025. Captain of the Redbacks for the past five seasons, Blair returned to his home town after five seasons with Coburg. He had come up through Romsey’s junior ranks. The highly rated defender-utility player and multiple best and fairest winner is rated as…
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Kyneton’s flag bid
Kyneton Under 19.5 footballers are a premiership chance, after surviving a tight preliminary final against Macedon on Saturday. The young Tigers, coached by David Nolte, were buoyed by playing the final at the Kyneton Showgrounds. They were also able to field their strongest side for the season, having been decimated by injuries at one stage.…
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Macedon’s brave campaign ends
The strong football finals campaign by Macedon senior footballers came to an end in the preliminary final against Wallan on Saturday. After decisive victories over the more fancied Romsey and Diggers Rest, the Cats’ players and supporters dared to dream at half-time at Kyneton Showgrounds. Scores were tied at 3.4 apiece, and a grand final…
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Riddell in box seat
Last Saturday, Riddell senior footballers enhanced their reputation as hot favourites for the 2024 premiership by advancing straight to the grand final. While coach Aaron Bray has never coached in a grand final before, he is very comfortable that the Bombers can deliver the goods. Wild, wet and windy conditions put a whole new perspective…
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Kyneton U19.5s set for big game
Kyneton Under 19.5s footballers will field their strongest side for the season in the Riddell League’s preliminary final tomorrow (Saturday). The young Tigers play the talented Macedon Cats, reigning premiers who have been too good for Kyneton so far this season. “We’ve finally got some depth, and are ready to turn in a good performance…
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Tigers going well
Kyneton Under 19.5 footballers are still in the finals. They combined well to defeat Wallan by 35 points at Gilbert Gordon Oval on Sunday morning. Angus Nolte, with plenty of senior experience this season, was one of the Tigers’ stars, finishing with three goals. The game was wide open at half time, but the Tigers…
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Cooke’s 7 gets Cats home
Macedon’s 2017 Bowen Medallist and premiership player Jason Cooke turned in one of his vintage performances to be instrumental in Macedon dominating Diggers Rest in the second half of their knockout Riddell League final on Sunday. Captain Cooke kicked seven goals in an unstoppable display, as Diggers Rest wilted from leading by 13 points at…
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Magpies’ big men shine
Trailing by 28 points in the Riddell League qualifying final at half-time and struggling, Wallan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to win by 13 points on Saturday. It’s often said talented big men can make a real difference in football – and other sports as well – and now everyone knows why the Magpies recruited…