Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club
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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…
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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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Surprises in the RDFNL
With Kyneton, Riddell and Macedon all having byes, there seemed to be few chances for surprises in the four football matches in the Riddell League on Saturday. But surprises there were, in more ways than one. Woodend-Hesket recovered from kicking a meagre six goals against Romsey on May 16 to seven days later run riot…
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Hawks clear in netball
Two sides were unbeaten in Riddell League A-grade netball going into last Saturday’s seventh round, and Woodend-Hesket soon showed its depth of ability with a systematic 57-35 victory against Lancefield. The Hawks took control in the second term, and ace recruit goal shooter Rebecca Hicks showed her class with 37 goals, backed up by Charlee…
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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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Kyneton run over Hawks
A blistering nine-goal burst in the second term put a fired-up Kyneton in the box seat against Woodend-Hesket on Good Friday. The Tigers went to half-time with a lead of 32 points, then shut down the game in the third term, before running away to win by 60 points after seven goals to four in…
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Tigers cut Giants down to size
Kyneton senior footballers beat newcomer Gisborne Giants by 110 points as the Riddell League’s new season began in ideal conditions on Saturday, but the Tigers are not getting carried away. There was a large crowd at the multi-million-dollar Macedon Ranges Sporting Complex on Saturday for this historic match, but Kyneton playing coach Ethan Foreman is…
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Shepherd claims Ryan Medal
Kyneton A-grade defender Tilly Shepherd has won the top individual netball award, the 2024 Ryan Medal, in the Riddell League. The 22-year-old university student was elated, and also surprised, to top the absorbing medal count by one vote at the league’s presentation night on Thursday evening. The agile, quick-moving Shepherd played every game and felt…
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Hawks go back-to-back
The Riddell League’s A-grade netball grand final on Sunday lived up to expectations, with reigning premiers Woodend-Hesket surviving a stern test from Riddell to clinch the premiership in front of a raucous crowd at Romsey. The Hawks are still very much in celebration mode after their 45-41 victory over the Bombers. “We set ourselves a…
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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…