Romsey Football Netball Club
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Top team defeated in Riddell league netball
Eighth-placed Romsey caused a major upset by defeating top A-grade netball side Woodend-Hesket by 13 goals on Saturday. The Hawks were below full strength but found the inspired Redbacks had come to play despite missing the finals. Clearly disappointed after the 53-40 loss, Woodend-Hesket coach Ty Coppinger said her side had a week to “turn…
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Almost boilover of the season
Woodend-Hesket footballers went close to causing the boilover of the Riddell League season on Saturday as they led unbeaten top team Diggers Rest by 13 points going into the last quarter of a low-scoring affair. Desperate to retain top place, the home side threw everything at the Hawks and finished up with a 9.10 (64)…
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Late rally crucial
With plenty at stake, Kyneton senior footballers rallied in the last quarter on Saturday to defeat Romsey by 18 points. The clash at the Showgrounds after the King’s Birthday weekend holiday was important to both sides as far as securing a favourable ladder position entering the finals. It’s a Final Six this season, and Kyneton…
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Kyneton on top of the ladder
In an extremely good and high-scoring sixth round contest at the Showgrounds, Kyneton senior footballers trailed entering the last quarter but rose to defeat Macedon by 16 points on Saturday. After six rounds, the Tigers now find themselves on top of the Riddell League ladder as a result of a surprise loss by previously unbeaten…
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‘Jed’ back at the helm
Romsey Football Netball Club has unanimously elected Eden ‘Jed’ Jedwab as president for the ensuing 12 months. Having previously chalked up seven years as president of the town’s junior football club, plus three years in charge of the senior club, ‘Jed’ has strong credentials to lead the Redbacks in 2025. “Here for the community, here…
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Best for Redbacks
Recently appointed as playing coach for next season, Nathan Blair has captured Romsey’s senior best and fairest football award for 2024. Captain for the past five years, Blair had an extremely consistent season with the Redbacks, as did runner-up Corey Pertzel, with experienced campaigner Matt Burkett third. Charlie Jedwab was most improved, and Chris Petroro…
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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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Hawks halt Kyneton
Kyneton senior footballers debuted in the Riddell League on March 29 this season by outclassing Woodend-Hesket by 53 points. Weather conditions were ideal for football, appreciated by players and spectators alike. At Gilbert Gordon Oval on Saturday the Hawks gained revenge, defeating the Tigers by 15 points and ending their slim hopes of making the…
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Romsey busy on and off the field
Romsey Football Netball Club is extremely busy on and off the field, with various activities inter-related with the club’s 150th year. The annual Sponsors’ Day on Saturday gave the club an opportunity to say thank-you to the generous group of individuals who support the Redbacks. Australian Paralympics representative Patrick French came along and spoke about…
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Hawks lead in netball
Wet conditions were encountered at many of Riddell League round 15 netball matches on Saturday. Reigning premier and ladder-leader Woodend-Hesket fielded its strongest team for six weeks and proved too strong for Romsey, winning 58-38 to virtually wrap up top place. Romsey’s Hope Hamilton scored 24 goals in her 400th game, with Sarah Duff, Ty…
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Kyneton back in contention
“Our season is not over yet … It would be nice to get a win over one of the big three.” These prophetic words from Kyneton coach Ethan Foreman translated into reality as the inspired Tigers led throughout to topple reigning RDFNL premiers Diggers Rest by 19 points on Saturday. The Kyneton Tigers were freshened…
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Hope’s 400 games
This Saturday will be a milestone for Romsey netball supremo Hope Hamilton, as she notches up her 400th game, still giving A-grade defenders plenty of headaches. “I love it … I wouldn’t be still playing if I didn’t. I think it will be very difficult to give up,” the 43-year-old deadly accurate goal shooter said…