Riddell Football Netball Club
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Resolute Riddell revival!
“The first time Riddell has put together four sustained quarters of good football this season.” This is how coach Justin Belleville described the Bombers’ comprehensive victory over second-placed Woodend-Hesket on Saturday. Belleville said there were often ups and downs as far as on-field performances were concerned, possibly thinking back to Riddell’s shock one-point defeat at…
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New ruckman joins Riddell
With inspirational captain-ruckman Josh Grabham sidelined for the rest of the season, Riddell unveiled a big replacement in Hamish Everett (pictured) on Saturday. Everett, 26, comes with good credentials from Rokewood-Corindhap in the Central Highlands League. “I’m really looking forward to playing for the Bombers,” Everett said. He’s still getting to know his team mates…
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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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Bombers bounce back
Bill West “We’ve got our brand (of football) back,” Riddell coach Justin Belleville declared as the Bombers were well on their way to a convincing victory against Macedon on Saturday. With the sixth annual Puka Up Cup at stake, and memories of a meagre two goals against Woodend-Hesket on Good Friday behind them, the Bombers…
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Good Friday match up
Woodend-Hesket coach Josh Pound (at left) and Riddell’s reigning premiership coach Justin Bellville will have their sides geared up for highly competitive performances on Good Friday. It’s a feast of football and netball at Gilbert Gordon Oval from 10am onwards. Both sides have some well credentialed recruits keen to prove their worth. The drawcard Woodend-Hesket…
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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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Riddell Bombers on front foot
There was plenty of optimism at Riddell Football Netball Club’s annual meeting last week, with Justin Belleville confirmed as senior football coach for 2020, and three talented recruits from Gisborne signed up. The Bombers finished third on the Riddell League ladder in 2019, but ‘bombed out’ unexpectedly in an elimination final against Wallan, shattering premiership…