Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club
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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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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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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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Three in a row for Hawks
There was plenty of hype and speculation about what may happen on Saturday in the Riddell League’s A-grade netball grand final with powerhouse Woodend-Hesket chasing three premierships in succession. Obvious title challenger Riddell had heaps of incentive, but as the end-of-season match progressed it became clear the Bombers were going to be struggling to match…
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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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Cats v Riddell in grand final
The Riddell League’s 2025 women’s football grand final will be played at Gilbert Gordon Oval, Woodend, on Saturday. The participants are unbeaten flag favourite Macedon, aiming to repeat its epic win in 2024, and a remarkably improved first season side Riddell. Woodend-Hesket FNC president, Paul Podbury, said his club was pleased to be hosting the…
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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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‘Life’ recognition for Kellie
The absolutely extraordinary contribution made by one person to the growth and development of netball in Woodend was spelt out in absorbing detail by three speakers on Saturday evening. Life membership was bestowed on Kellie Duff, the long-time driving force behind the netball department at Woodend-Hesket Football Club. While the brand-new $1.39 million netball courts…
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Kyneton win — Bombers await
Kyneton’s defenders restricted neighbouring rivals Woodend-Hesket to just 10 scoring shots at the Showgrounds on Saturday. This paved the way for the Tigers’ seventh win of the season. Now Kyneton face a round 13 trip to Bomberland this weekend, with in-form opponent Riddell coming off a runaway 83-point victory over sixth-placed Macedon. The Bombers will…
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New courts envy of all
Two new state-of-the-art netball courts were opened at Woodend on Saturday. And there was sustained applause from the large gathering at the opening ceremony when it was announced one court would be known as the ‘Kellie Duff Court’. Described as the person who has been the driving force behind the $1.39 million project, Kellie Duff…
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A 300 milestone
Jesse Sheppard has become the first footballer to reach the 300 games mark for Woodend-Hesket Football Club. His extraordinary leadership, on-field talent and dedication to be a ‘one club’ player was strongly acknowledged by the WFNC on Saturday. The fine utility player captained the Hawks and was there for an extended period when regular success…