Redbacks strike to claim first win
ROMSEY is on the board for season 2017 in the Riddell District Football League after claiming its first win.
RDFL
Delight for Diggers Rest
IT TOOK extra time to separate Diggers Rest and Riddell in last year’s RDFL grand final. But the contrast could not have been starker on Saturday.
Hawks happy but searching for luck
AFTER copping a horror run of injuries in 2016, Woodend-Hesket is looking forward to bigger and better things this year.
Rupo boss calls for salary cap consistency
RUPERTSWOOD coach Kevin Fitzgerald has hit out at salary cap inconsistencies across rival competitions.
Plenty to ponder for Rupo over summer
WHEN Rupertswood was knocked out of the RDFL premiership race at the elimination final stage for the second time in as many years last season, it had a choice to make.
Strengthened Cats chasing the cream
MACEDON has had enough of straight sets finals exits, so with an improved list the club is targeting bigger and better things in 2017.
No complacency at the Burras
DIGGERS Rest coach Shaun Sims has assured supporters the club will not be “sitting on our hands” after breaking its RDFL premiership drought in 2016.
Sharks bolster their big man stocks
RUPERTSWOOD believes its ruck combination will be a damaging weapon in the RDFL next season after recruiting former Richmond rookie Dean Putt.
Eight poised to benefit
EIGHT Riddell District Football League clubs have been granted extra allowances above the competition’s standard player points cap for 2017.
Recruiters wowed by Darby
PETER Darby passed on more than his passion for football to his daughter Kate.
Redbacks opt for new direction
ROMSEY has signed its third coach in three years after electing not to recontract Andrew Bubb for 2017.
Pain of close defeat lingers
RIDDELL was still coming to grips with its devastating grand final loss last week, describing the extra-time defeat as “like a death in the family”.
Draws for two Burras sides
SPARE a thought for supporters of Diggers Rest when it comes to grand finals.
Burras’ wait to snap run of outs
AFTER contesting six losing grand finals since 2006, Diggers Rest thought it had won a breakthrough premiership. But the story wasn’t quite finished.
Diggers Rest triumph in nailbiter
LEAGUE officials thought something was not quite right in the last quarter at Romsey Park on Sunday.
Masters of the thriller
RIDDELL has set up a grand final showdown with Diggers Rest after clinging on to another nailbiting win in the Riddell District Football League.
Riddell wrestles way into prelims
RIDDELL lived to fight another day after toppling Macedon in a cutthroat clash on Sunday.
One to go for brilliant Burras
A FOURTH consecutive grand final awaits Diggers Rest after the side produced a powerful second half to sweep aside Broadford in the RDFL on Saturday.
Slick Burras monster Cats
DIGGERS Rest sent a powerful message to the rest of the competition with a thumping win over Macedon in its RDFL qualifying final on Saturday.
Bombers let fly in revenge attack
RIDDELL managed a 100-point turnaround against Rupertswood to move through to the second week of Riddell District Football League finals.
Burras let the ball fall
IT WAS a drama-filled finish to the Riddell District Football League home-and-away season on Saturday
Coaching role a juggling act
IT TAKES a rare breed of person to coach in community football.
Three teams still in hunt
THREE teams remain in the hunt to secure sixth spot on the RDFL ladder heading into what shapes as a cracking final round of the season.
Romsey turns to its youth
IT WAS always going to be a testing season for Romsey. While the Redbacks were coming off back-to-back flags, they entered 2016 in a very different state.
Hawks endure horror injury run
A FINALS berth was in Woodend-Hesket’s sights during pre-season.
Coach still questioning Kangaroos
GIVEN his side sits atop of the Riddell District Football League ladder, it would seem strange that Sunbury Kangaroos coach Chris Meacham is questioning just how good his line-up is.
Divine intervention for RDFL
LAST YEAR the Riddell District Football League was left heartbroken. But this year, the AFL Victoria Country Championships went its way.
Riddell flying under the radar in RDFL
RIDDELL is flying under the radar in the Riddell District Football League. And Bombers coach Troy Scoble does not mind it one bit.
RDFL ready for interleague showdown
THE Riddell District Football League is expected to finalise its interleague team on Tuesday ahead of a showdown with the Nepean Football League on Saturday.
Relegation threat for clubs under proposed statewide salary cap
CLUBS could be hit with fines, relegation or be suspended from finals if they breach a salary cap set to be introduced across Victorian football.
Romsey defying the doubters
ROMSEY stamped itself as a genuine contender to claim back-to-back premierships in the RDFL on Saturday with victory in its grand final rematch against Diggers Rest.
Local Footy Sunday Spotlight
AN EMOTIONAL gesture to a Dromana champion, a double barrel from two ex-AFL turned EDFL forwards and a 1000th game to celebrate for Doncaster feature in the Sunday Spotlight.
Bolstered Cats underline their potential
HAS the Cat been let out of the bag? That is the question some are now asking in the Riddell District Football League.
Rupo slays Romsey in wet
RUPERTSWOOD had never beaten Romsey in the Riddell District Football League. Until Saturday.
New-look Rams off to slow start
ROCKBANK is not getting worried just yet despite suffering two losses to start the 2015 Riddell District Football League season.
Clarke makes mark for Kangaroos
SUNBURY Kangaroos recruit Simon Clarke made an immediate impact as the team tipped to be the big improver in the Riddell District Football League got its season off to a flyer.
Bombers grounded by Burras
YES, Riddell was depleted. But Diggers Rest could not have had much better a day in Round 1 of the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
Unlucky start for Lancefield
LANCEFIELD was left sweating on the seriousness of a knee injury to star midfielder Ben Anderson on the weekend after a far from ideal start to its 2015 Riddell District Football League campaign.
Vintage year on the cards for RDFL
THE Riddell District Football League continues to take strides forward and this season promises to be one of the best yet, as Chris Cavanagh reports.
No time for resting at Diggers Rest
DIGGERS Rest coach Shaun Sims considers his side to be lucky — in a way. In another way, the Burras have been very unlucky in recent times.
Selection issues for improved Kangas
AN off-season recruiting drive has Sunbury Kangaroos looking on the up for the coming Riddell District Football League season. But it will also mean selection headaches come Round 1.
Rupo looks to make inroads
RUPERTSWOOD believes the experience of playing finals in the Riddell District Football League last year will hold it in good stead as it eyes season 2015.
Rockbank courts former Bomber
ROCKBANK is hopeful a former Bomber will put on the boots for it in the Riddell District Football League this season.
RDFL grand final rematch set down for Round 4
REIGNING Riddell District Football League premier Romsey will take part in a series of early-season blockbusters in 2015.
Burras experience a busy off-season of recruiting
DIGGERS Rest has had a busy off-season of recruiting as it looks to take the single, but giant, leap to the premiership dais.
Riddell District Football League reigning champ gets boost
ROMSEY’S bid for sustained success in the Riddell District Football League has received a boost with the reigning premier unveiling four signings.
Gong for Local Footy Show
DARYL Pitman fears the game may soon be up for community TV programs like his award-winning Local Footy Show
Lever eyeing an early debut
AFTER a serious knee injury robbed him of a 2014 TAC Cup season, Jake Lever is intent on playing in the opening round of next year’s AFL season.
Macedon on the prowl
MACEDON has stressed it is “not trying to buy a flag” after the Riddell District Football League club announced six new recruits last week.
Broadford to stay in RDFL
BROADFORD will remain a Riddell District Football League club for at least the 2015 season after its plan to move to the Kyabram District Football League hit a wall.
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