Romsey Redbacks
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Way’s 141 rescues Redbacks
Inspiring Romsey captain-coach Ben Way has done it again – rescuing his side from a precarious position.
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Expectations in check
Romsey Bowling Club has never won a division one premiership, but there is good reason to believe 2023-24 is the season where the Redbacks can finally break through.
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Redbacks ignite the fire
Bill West Romsey senior footballers are on a journey in 2023, with the chance to write their own story as they progress, according to coach Justin Sherman. “If this win doesn’t ignite the fire on where we’re going, nothing will,” Sherman declared after the Redbacks defeated reigning premiers Riddell by 23 points on Saturday. A…
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Redbacks win epic battle
After an epic battle at Tony Clarke Reserve on Saturday, a gritty Romsey held on against a Macedon side kicking with the wind to virtually wrap up a finals berth. “Unbelievable … everyone played their part,” proud Redbacks’ coach Paul Kennedy proclaimed. “You showed a hell of a lot of character,” Kennedy told his players,…
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Rising netball stars state reps
Two rising Macedon Ranges netball stars have been selected for the Under 12 School Sport Victorian netball team. Riddells Creek’s Tilly Allen and Romsey’s Grace Miles will represent the state in the national championship at NSW in September. Both girls gave impressive performances during the rigorous trial process to make selection. They are two of…
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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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Late goal stymies Hawks’ fightback
After trailing by five goals at half-time and seemingly headed for defeat, a gallant Woodend-Hesket kicked six unanswered second half goals on Saturday to overhaul Diggers Rest, only to go down when a late goal put the visitors back in front just before siren time. It was high drama, desperation football in good conditions at…
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Top spot showdown
Six rounds down, and 12 to go before the Riddell League finals. This Saturday’s match of the round is at Wallan, with top spot on the ladder at stake as unbeaten Riddell faces up to the super confident Magpies.Shockwaves went through finals contenders on Saturday as Wallan produced an awesome display to thrash former powerhouse…
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Way to go in run chase
A masterful unbeaten 81 from 91 balls by captain-coach Ben Way enabled Romsey to topple Gisborne in an exciting McIntyre Cup match on Saturday. Way and fast bowler Louis Moor added 46 runs for the ninth wicket in the last five overs to get the Redbacks over the line after the visitors compiled a healthy…
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Finals shock as Bombers crash
Wallan delivered a monumental shock by comprehensively knocking strong premiership fancy Riddell out of the 2019 finals series on Sunday. While reigning premiers Diggers Rest clinically defeated Romsey in the qualifying final on Saturday, it was Sunday’s boilover 45-point victory by the Magpies that threw a whole new complexion over the finals battle. Meanwhile, third-placed…
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Real deal Redbacks!
Romsey rocketed to the top of the Riddell League ladder by overwhelming previously unbeaten reigning premiers Diggers Rest by six goals on Saturday, and Riddell bounced back from an ordinary effort seven days previously to absolutely demolish a disappointing Woodend-Hesket by 122 points. These two results highlighted round eight matches, with the Redbacks confirming they…
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Bombers shot down!
Riddell’s momentum was halted at Bomberland on Saturday when a well organised Rupertswood combination answered every challenge and deserved a five-goal victory in the match of the round. The Bombers learnt you cannot expect to win against strong opposition in ideal conditions by producing just four goals in the first three quarters, and going into…