Local footy wrap: wait for the century continues
Another big weekend of local footy saw a country star narrowly miss out on 100 goals, a classic comeback in school footy, droughts broken and plenty more.
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Drought finally over for finals-bound Hawks
Woodend-Hesket hasn’t played finals since 2009 but has officially locked in a post-season return and coach Josh Pound says the club now has bigger ambitions.
Big V out to return to the top at home
Victoria will field four teams, in girls and boys, at the upcoming national 15 and under school sport titles to be held in Ballarat next week. We profile all students set to compete for national glory.
Local footy wrap: Drought over as top teams make statement
Top teams faced each other and one country club ended a long winless streak. While some forwards had a day out with bags of goals. Here are 20 things from the Saturday’s action in local footy.
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Playing group shows faith
RUPERTSWOOD has returned to pre-season training hungry for success after its near-miss in last year’s Riddell District Football League finals.
Redbacks planning for tough season
COREY O’Sullivan is expecting Romsey will face a “tougher season” in his second year at the helm as expectations rise at the Riddell District Football League club.
Rivals hold no fear for Wallan
WALLAN coach Daniel Nolan has declared the Magpies will fear no one this year as they target a tilt at the Riddell District Football League premiership.
Support vital for local coaches
IT WASN’T until Shaun Sims became a football coach he realised the battering his and others’ mental health could take.
AFL Goldfields announce senior review findings
AFL Goldfields has pledged to further investigate a move to the Ballarat Football League for Rupertswood despite the club’s reluctance to switch competitions.
Fewer player points for premier
REIGNING Riddell District Football League premier Macedon will have less player points to work with in 2018.
Cats secure new leader
FOCUSING on building a stronger relationship between club and community was one of the main attractions for new Macedon senior coach Ben Tankard.
Young Bombers excite Elliott
A YOUNG list brimming with talent, a semi-final appearance and a hungry group — all is boding well for Riddell.
Lancefield seeking the Tiger of old
LANCEFIELD is going back to a club favourite in a bid to return it to its former status.
Popular clubman departs
RIDDELL District Football League best and fairest winner Jason Cooke has left premier Macedon with its blessing.
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