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Cats get the cream Macedon has finally claimed the Riddell District Netball League A-grade premiership. Having lost just two games in the past two seasons, the Cats were red-hot favourites heading into the grand final against Romsey. After grabbing a match-winning lead in the second quarter, Macedon went on to claim the flag with a 56-44 scoreline. Goal shooter Chloe Wilson was named best on court. ■ For more on the Cats’ win and Diggers Rest’s win in the senior football, turn to sport.

Hume rejects Sunbury bid By Laura Michell Hume council is opposing the Liberal Party’s plan to create a stand-alone Sunbury council if it wins November’s state election, saying it has been kept in the dark about the proposal. Opposition Leader Matthew Guy announced in January that a Coalition government would separate Sunbury from Hume, with a Sunbury council to be created as soon as possible. But the plan has drawn the ire of Hume councillors, who say they have been given no information about the planned separation, despite repeated requests to meet Mr Guy.

The council has also written to Liberal candidate for Sunbury, Cassandra Marr, and Liberal candidate for Yuroke, Jim Overend, asking for more information. Councillors are concerned the Coalition is rushing the process and that removing Sunbury from Hume in the next few years would disadvantage residents and council staff and would result in Hume being asked to pay a multi-million dollar subsidy to the new Sunbury council. Ms Marr last month told Star Weekly the new council would be created using similar financial modelling to that used in 2014 when

the Napthine government gave the go-ahead for Sunbury to split from Hume. Under the previous modelling, Hume council was required to pay $24 million in subsidies to Sunbury council for the first 10 years of its existence. At last week’s council meeting, councillors spoke of their concerns that Hume residents were being asked to vote on a policy about which they had been given no information. “If you are an average ratepayer and you are coming to an election in which your representation at one level of government is put at risk, you would want to know what you are

voting in,” Cr Drew Jessop said. “It is a leading issue … it is reasonable for people to want to understand what they are voting on. “There is even greater awareness required and greater implications beyond creating a new council.” Cr Jack Medcraft said that while he was certain Sunbury would have its own council in the future, he felt now was not the time to implement such a policy. “At the moment, with 40,000 people and growing, I just don’t know why we are going down this track when there are a lot more important issues,” he said.

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Road works ready to roll Rundown roads around the Macedon Ranges will be resurfaced as the state government rolls out $54 million of improvement works across central Victoria. Road crews will be out in force in the coming months to complete upgrades on the region’s 3800-kilometre arterial network. A deteriorated 1.2 kilometre section of Kilmore-Lancefield Road, near Lancemore Hill, will be fixed thanks to a $1.9 million upgrade to improve road surface on the busy connection to the town centres. Tourists visiting shops and cafes in Kyneton and those heading to Lake Eppalock will benefit from a safer and smoother journey with more than half a million dollars set to strengthen and resurface a section of Heathcote-Kyneton Road. Other key connections will also be improved with surface improvement works on Aitken and Robertson streets in Gisborne and Main Street in Romsey. More upgrades will be made later this year on the Barry and Main streets intersection and crossings in Lancefield, Riddells Creek and Romsey. Esther Lauaki

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Commuters are busting for a solution to the locked toilets at Diggers Rest railway station. The toilets and passenger waiting area were upgraded as part of the Sunbury electrification project in 2012 and the toilets have remained locked ever since. Diggers Rest resident David O’Connor has long campaigned for the toilets to be reopened for public use – with no success. “The toilets were upgraded so that they were disability accessible, but people with mobility issues can’t use them,” he said. “I don’t see why the toilets aren’t open … this is just not good enough” In a letter to Mr O’Connor in 2015, Metro Trains said: “Public amenities are unavailable at unstaffed stations such as Diggers Rest due to vandalism, anti-social behavior and criminal activity. Toilets located in relative isolation … are often vandalised to the point where they are rendered unusable.”

Penfield’s historic sale Anyone in the market for a private airport in Sunbury should be prepared to pay a lofty price for it. Penfield Airfield has landed on the market and is expected to fetch about $25 million. The 108-hectare Settlement Road property includes two runways, 15 hangers with space for 50 aircraft, a pilot training centre with a flight simulator and control centre, two houses, a granny flat, grazing land and a paintball field. Owners Wendy and Vince Goulthorpe snapped up Penfield Airfield in 2003 for $800,000 from the man who built it – Alexander “Doc” Penny, a member of Australia’s top secret Z Special Unit during World War II. “He got the nickname Doc because he was in the medic area and was mistaken for a doctor

but he wasn’t … and the name just stuck with him,” Ms Goulthorpe told Star Weekly. “Doc just allowed it to be known in the last few years that he was part of the Z Force commando unit. “He told us that these commandos used to be dropped behind the Japanese enemy lines during the war, out of one of his favourite aircrafts called The Liberator.” She said that Mr Penny realised his dream of owning an airport when he discovered a “neglected farm” in 1969 where he later opened Penfield – short for Penny airfield. “He built the hangers, and it just took off from there,” Ms Gouldthorpe said. “The farm needed a lot of cleaning and clearing. Doc was a builder by trade so he built the main hanger and we made improvements over the years as he aged and couldn’t do the work any longer.”

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A bigger and brighter space awaits book lovers at the revamped Gisborne Library. The refurbished library includes a new courtyard with decking around a large tree, more indoor floor space, installation of bay windows with inbuilt seating and new carpet. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said that the redesigned library, officially opened last week, is now a more open and welcoming place for library members and offers more room for community programs. “Now more people are able to enjoy what

the Gisborne Library has to offer, in a more accessible and comfortable space,” Ms Thomas said. “The Gisborne Library is looking stunning. Visitors can now enjoy a book, study or just relax in the lovely new courtyard or find a spot next to the big picture windows inside.” Macedon Ranges council received a $364,000 state grant last year towards the $486,000 renovation, as part of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. Esther Lauaki

On September 9 at 2.45pm an early model maroon-coloured Holden Statesman was detected speeding through Main Street, Romsey. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle however the vehicle evaded police. Anyone with information, CCTV footage or dashcam footage is asked to contact Senior Constable Matt Binns at the Romsey Police Station on 5429 5461 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @star_weekly

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By Esther Lauaki Diggers Rest historians are hoping to secure a magical piece of memorabilia for their collection. An autograph book from 1910 that includes a signed photo and message from famed American magician Harry Houdini has been in the family of Wayne Johnson’s late wife for more than a century. The Toolern Vale resident said the autograph book had been passed down to his wife, Kay, from her great-grandmother.

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“Kay’s great-grandmother used to live in a hotel and she used to collect the signatures of people who came into the hotel,” Mr Johnson told Star Weekly. “A lot of the other entries in there are signed, ‘a member of the Houdini company’, which also helps to verify the authenticity of Houdini himself ’s signature.” In an era when aviation technology was emerging, Houdini brought his Voisin biplane to Australia in 1910, making three successful flights at Diggers Rest. Newspaper reports from the time detailed Houdini’s ascents. Diggers Rest History Project members put out a call for donations to help buy the autograph book from Mr Johnson. They’ve raised about $1500 towards the $2000 goal. Mr Johnson said he was keen to ensure that the book stayed “close to home”.

Wayne Johnson (left) with history buff David O’Conner and the Houdini book. (Marco De Luca)

“You can’t put a value on this,” he said. “It’s been in the family for generations and I’d like it to stay in Diggers Rest.” The Diggers Rest History Project, which began in 2014, shares its collection of

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A Macedon Ranges regional sports hub is a step closer to becoming reality. The business plan for the multi-purpose indoor sports facility, which will form a major part of the $42 million Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct at the corner of Barringo and Hamilton roads in New Gisborne, was launched last week after the completion of the project’s feasibility study. Victorian Senator James Paterson said investing in regional sports and community infrastructure was a priority for the federal government, which put $100,000 towards the business plan. “The business plan … outlines a range of economic and social benefits that the new sports hub will bring to the community,” Senator Paterson said at last week’s launch. “This plan ensures that the new hub will not just cater for sports, but will support the community by providing a place to meet, socialise and host cultural activities, functions and school events – precisely the kind of place that every community needs.” Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the Macedon Ranges community had called for more indoor courts and improved sport facilities. “Our investment in this business plan is a step towards making this a reality, informing the development of a sports hub that meets the community’s needs into the future,” he said. Esther Lauaki

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Land double-dip claims rejected By Esther Lauaki Hume council has rejected accusations that it has been double-dipping on land that was earmarked for a multi-level carpark in Sunbury. Western Region MP Bernie Finn, a Bulla resident, earlier this month called for a state government investigation into a parking levy charged to Sunbury traders by Hume council’s predecessor, the Shire of Bulla. He claimed Hume council inherited the levy money and used it to buy land to build a carpark – but instead leased the land to VicTrack.

“That separate rate was imposed on traders in Sunbury and continued for many years,” Mr Finn told Parliament. “The Hume council … is winning both ways. Hume council has the levy money from the traders and it is also receiving money from VicTrack. This stinks, to say the very least.” Mr Finn based his claims on a 2011 Sunbury Town Centre Database that the council said was not an official council document. Hume corporate services director Daryl Whitfort told Star Weekly that Mr Finn was “a long way off the facts”.

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Mr Whitfort said that traders stopped paying the levy in 1997 and the land was not leased to VicTrack until later. “Back in 1977, the Shire of Bulla was not providing any carparking at the shopping centre … so it decided that it would lease some land, take out a loan to build some carparks

and provide a special benefit for those business operators,” Mr Whitfort said. “That is why traders paid a separate rate to the Shire of Bulla for a term of a 20-year lease. “The former Shire of Bulla didn’t own any of that land until 1992 when it decided to buy it – up until then it belonged to the railway corporation. “The separate rate that was paid by business traders was for leasing the land and paying back the loan to construct carparks … and maintaining it. It was never to build a multi-level carpark.”

A night to remember Sunbury’s Light the Night event will honour an “amazing man and awesome pop” – Neville Freegard. The 68 year-old died two years ago of blood cancer. His daughter Kris Balfour has organised the upcoming September 22 event on what would have been her dad’s 70th birthday. “He was the best,” Ms Balfour said. “He was an amazing man, mates with everyone, was always helping anyone and was an awesome pop to seven grandchildren – and just one granddaughter among them. “He had this dry sense of humour, loved a joke and he was very hard working.” Light the Night is one of the Leukaemia Foundation’s major fundraisers for blood cancer research. Ms Balfour said last year’s inaugural Sunbury event attracted about 100 people and she hoped that twice that number would attend this year. “To be able to do something to give a little back

is the least I can do,” she said. “The help that the Leukaemia Foundation gave us was invaluable. “When dad went downhill right at the end, mum was at Townsville at the time and we didn’t have a car – they paid for the cab to get us to the hospital. “From start to finish they were there for us. They were incredible.” The Sunbury event, at The Village Green, will be one of a number of Light the Night events held around Victoria which will include a lantern walk to transform the darkness into a sea of glowing light. The event starts at 6pm and participants are encouraged to bring a picnic and their walking shoes. Donate: lightthenight.org.au/events/sunbury Esther Lauaki Kris Balfour has organised a Light the Night event for cancer research. (Marco De Luca)

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Hanging Rock insights Join Hubert Weisrock, photographer and member of the Friends of Hanging Rock, for a journey through the iconic landmark. The free presentation at Woodend library on Thursday, September 20, will include information about upcoming bird walks, night walks and community planting events. Session starts at 6.30pm. ■ goldfieldslibraries.com

Support group The Sunbury Wellness Support group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Sunbury Neighbourhood House from 7-8.30pm. The support group is open to all people with mental illness and new members are welcome. ■ 9740 6978

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Sunbury spot fest Men in tights and a five man ladder match will be among the highlights of the upcoming Premier Pro-Wrestling event at Sunbury next month. Jason The Krusher Cole (pictured) will headline the show joined by five other wrestlers at Sunbury Memorial Hall on October 27. ■ Tickets: facebook. com/PPWonline/

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Sunbury Show The 98th grand annual Sunbury Show will be held on Saturday, October 13, at the Sunbury Recreation Reserve. There will be dozens of trade exhibitors and a wide selection of rides, competitions, market stalls and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. ■ sunburyshow.org.au

Netball fun Looking for some fun netball fitness over the school holidays? Then come and work out with Australian netballer Shelley O’Donnell at Gisborne Secondary College on Monday, October 1, from 9am-3pm. ■ Loren Ward, 0408 531 288

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Kyneton Theatre Company’s new musical, Oliver!, ver!, will opening on Friday, October 5, at the Bluestone Theatre in Kyneton, with performances running across seven dates until Saturday, October 20. ■ bit.ly/2NBFKWu

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This solid bluestone house has so much character it verges on sinful – lovely slate floor tiles, angled straw-lined ceilings with exposed beams, lots of rich timber, exposed joists and that gorgeous bluestone on show inside. The house has two bedrooms, one with deck access. They share a bathroom with lots of timber. A spiral staircase connects lower and upper floors, the lower with two huge rooms, a toilet, laundry and plumbing for a shower room. A large lounge-dining room upstairs is bisected with a brick fireplace, while the kitchen has bespoke timber cabinetry, a dishwasher and a new 900mm cooker. A freestanding brick double garage has potential as an intriguing B&B or teen retreat. Included are abundant tank water, solar panels, two paddocks, fenced orchard/chook run, a dog enclosure and under-house parking on land of about 4.05 hectares.

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This architect-designed residence, on a giant block of more than 5000 square metres (with subdivision, STCA), has been completely revamped to a high standard. White wall paint and roller blinds juxtapose with oaken-grey floorboards and cedar window and door frames all through, while varying floor levels and angled and vaulted ceilings add structural interest. Entry under a deep porch is directly into the living hub, with an island wall straight ahead concealing the kitchen behind.

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Admitting streams of north-easterly light, an entire wall of windows/doors in the hub mirrors the run of the rear verandah. It’s the same in the rumpus room at one end, which also has windows angled up to ceiling height. The kitchen is a lovely space, with plenty of white cupboards and pot drawers, stone benches, a french-door pantry and dishwasher and 900mm electric cooktop under a steel rangehood. Wide windows behind the sink provide leafy views.

The large main bedroom has a walk-in robe and a stylish en suite in soft-grey and white shades. The remaining three bedrooms share a powder room and a swank, fully tiled bathroom with walk-in shower, a freestanding tub and a gorgeous timber floating vanity with dual basins. The fully fenced block has a garage/ workshop, a carport and a big shed with concrete floor and power connection. The backyard, with cubby house under a

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“PESKY LITTLE CRITTERS” This time I am not writing about Politicians, although the title may be apt! This time I am writing about those pesky and often expensive critters called “termites”. I can say with certainty that in my 20+ years in Real Estate, termites have not been a recurring problem, nor are they often found in the areas of Romsey or Lancefield in particular, r but they do appear at times. r, One very experienced pest controller explained that termites eat wood, the more trees we chop down the more likely it is that termites will move into houses, they are looking for a meal. I am not an expert on termites, I do however, r listen r, to the pest controllers and take heed of their advice. Here are a few simple things that can be done to protect your property: 1. keep garden beds away from wooden structures i.e. timber windows and decks. 2. never store firewood against the house unless there is a metal barrier. r 3. water under or against the house r. should be avoided and attended to, termites love moisture. 4. old railway sleepers which have been used as part of the landscaping provide a great home for termites and once they have eaten the sleepers they may move into the house. New, treated sleepers are fine. 5. when building, ensure that a termite treatment/barrier is part of the Contract. 6. when buying an established home ask your conveyancer/ r r/ solicitor about having a pest inspection either before entering into a Contract or as part of the Contract. 7. be very wary of homes that have been Under Contract then suddenly change agencies. There may be hidden problems such as termites. In short, termites are annoying, potentially expensive critters which need to be avoided at all cost!

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‘Disappointing’ Lions bow out By Tara Murray Sunbury Lions were bundled out in the preliminary final after their worst performance in the Ballarat Netball League this season. The minor premiers had endured an inconsistent finals series but never got going against East Point at the weekend, losing 44-28. While the Lions led at half-time, coach Adam Boldiston wasn’t happy. He said players had forgotten the form that had seen them do well throughout the season. “We didn’t play as well as the first half last week,� he said. “We had barely anyone step up on court and we didn’t win a single position. “We might have come out even in a couple of positions, but we had no winners.� Boldiston said B-grade player Renee Hulls kept them in the game in the first half, shooting 14 goals from 15 attempts. Tarnee Adams came in at the main break to partner with Hulls in goals but the change didn’t produce the results Boldiston was hoping for. East Point dominated the quarter with 24 attempts at goal compared to the Lions’ 10. The Lions never recovered and East Point continued its dominance. “Credit to East Point, they wanted it more,� Boldiston said. “They played well and looked for the ball. “Our experienced players didn’t step up to stop the rot when we needed them to. “We were too costly with the ball and didn’t execute.�

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“The Sunbury community is absolutely amazing. You walk down the main drag of Sunbury and it’s all East Sunbury.” Osborne said it’s easy to forget that most of the side is still young – a third of the team could still be playing under-19s. He said despite their young age, the players had shown a lot of resilience. That was most on show mid season when coach Steve Grey quit the club. “It was something that we had never faced before [such adversity] and something the young club had to face and to bounce back from,” Osborne said. “Glenn [Hopkins] spoke about it afterwards and a lot of people expected us to fall in hole after that … from a club point of view we stuck fast.” Osborne said appointing Hopkins as coach had been a great move. He said Hopkins brings a lot of experience and is someone who has tasted success. “We’re quite lucky we’ve picked up a guy like

Glenn Hopkins to coach our club. Trust me, there’s no one more hungry for success next year.” Osborne said the club was already well placed for next season and the playing group was already talking about pre season. “The majority of the group is signed and locked away … I think there was two guys out there that aren’t contracted to our club for next season. “Glenn is in for next year, Trav McCarty our footy opps is signed on and I’m elected for next season. “The club is in a really stable position, it’s one thing we probably haven’t done for many years.” Tara Murray

Jorden Braddy takes a strong mark for Roxburgh Park. (Shawn Smits)

Thunder bows out at final hurdle By Tara Murray East Sunbury’s first grand final appearance in Essendon District Football League division 2 has ended in heartache. Saturday’s match at Windy Hill was always going to be a history-maker, with both the Thunder and Roxburgh Park looking to win their first senior premiership. Roxburgh Park was looking to make it third time lucky, having lost two grand finals in the past five years. While both sides had moments where they looked set to take the premiership, in the end it was the Magpies who broke through, winning 6.11 (47)-5.11 (41). Wind, and later heavy rain played havoc in the low-scoring game.

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Roxburgh Park started the better, before the Thunder settled and scored three quick goals to take the lead in the second quarter. They made it four in a row with the first goal of the second half. The Magpies responded, pegging the margin back to just one point at the last break. Sammy Saad, who had given away several free kicks earlier in the match, kicked his second goal to put the Magpies back in front at the 10-minute mark of the final quarter. That goal would prove to be the winner. For Thunder coach Glenn Hopkins, it was the Magpies’ experience and bigger bodies that proved to be the difference. He said the weather conditions didn’t help their cause. “It was a bit of a slog,” he said. “I think the wind dropped away in the last quarter which didn’t help us. We thought it was probably worth a couple of goals. “We lost that little bit of advantage, their bigger bodies made a difference. “We needed a dry track to be able to run the ball and we weren’t able to get the game going enough with the wet conditions.” Hopkins said they didn’t start well and despite working their way into the game, they couldn’t get their long kicking working for them. He said they were in the game right until the final siren, but it was the little things that

East Sunbury players can’t hid their disappointment when the siren goes. Below: Kamen Ogilvie was the standout for East Sunbury. (Pictures: Shawn Smits)

were the difference between winning and losing. “The big bodies, mature bodies [of Roxburgh Park],” he said. “We’ve just got to remember that every minute counts. It’s what we’ve talked about all along. “Every minute and every part of the game counts and we’ve got to try and get them focused on every minute of the game. “We’ve got to be more consistent in the way we do things, but that’s part of the learning. “We’ll get there.” Kamen Ogilvie was the only multiple goalkicker for the Thunder, kicking two goals in the second quarter. Hopkins said Ogilvie was clearly their best player, while the back six stood strong like they had all season.

He said everyone did little bits and pieces, but just weren’t able to get the job done. While the loss stings, Hopkins knows there’s plenty of positives with the group he’s only been working with since the end of July. “It’s disappointing, you get there and want to make the most of it,” he said. “For us, we know we have a lot of growth ahead of us. I’ve only just started coaching the club. “We had eight kids under 20 and we know in the next couple of years we will grow. “It’s quite early for us to get into a grand final for where we thought we’d be.” Hopkins said with a full pre season under their belts together they were only going to get better. For more photos of the grand final, go to www.starweekly.com.au 19 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

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Bombers fail to take the game up to Diggers Rest Riddell’s premiership dreams ended in tears, with the Bombers falling short against Diggers Rest in the Riddell District Football League grand final. In a repeat of the 2016 grand final, the Bombers were hoping to turn the tables on the Burras and claim the premiership. And while the Bombers looked like they were in with a chance early on, the Burras got going in the third quarter and were never headed. Diggers Rest won 9.12 (66)-6.9 (45). Bombers coach Jamie Elliott said Diggers Rest had come to play. “I thought we played safe at stages,” he said. “We normally take the game on a bit more. “We played really safe and it suited their backs. I thought Tom Gleeson was super and Taylor Hine is a quality player and if you kick the ball in the air to these guys, they lag off and play two on one. “We tried to fix it in the last quarter, by putting all the young fellows forward for a bit

of run. It unsettled them a little bit but we couldn’t find enough ball through the midfield to take it on.” The Bombers led early, before things started to go against them. Forward James Nolan was sent from the field for 15 minutes after receiving a yellow card, leaving the Bombers down a player. That was compounded when Dylan Tarczon received a red card and was sent off for the rest of the game. He was able to be replaced after 15 minutes. Elliott said it was difficult when they were down on numbers. “We spoke about discipline all week,” he said. “It’s hard to coach when playing with 16 or 17 blokes against some quality opposition. “I didn’t see the incidents … I don’t think there was a lot in them so that’s the disappointing thing.” The Bombers found some spark to kick the first three goals of the last quarter but the

Burras responded with two late goals to seal the win. Paul Sahlberg was named the Bombers’ best. Looking at the season as a whole, Elliott said it was tough to make it all the way, but not get the job done. But he said they had achieved some of their other goals. “We blooded 13 kids,” he said. “Coaching is hard, you get to the end and you really want to win. “We had six play today that can still play junior footy. We’ve got to keep the young fellows together.” Elliott said he would sit down with the club and discuss his coaching future in the coming weeks. Tara Murray Diggers Rest’s Jamie Lobb tackles Riddell’s Matthew Said. (Shawn Smits)

Burras leave their best til last By Tara Murray Diggers Rest peaked at the right time to claim its second Riddell District Football League premiership in three years. For much of the year, the Burras sat behind the ladder leaders, despite not being beaten by more than two goals. A third-placed finish gave them the perfect run-in to finals. But finals were anything but perfect – Diggers Rest had a big win, its worst performance of the season and a thriller, on its way to a grand final showdown against Riddell. The Burras started slow, but once they hit the front they stayed there. Riddell threw everything at the Burras early in the last quarter, before Mathew Medcraft and playing coach Jamie Lobb kicked the sealers. The Burras won 9.12 (66)-6.9 (45). Lobb said there had been a feeling all season that they could make it back to the grand final. He said having nearly a full squad was an added bonus. “We set ourselves,” he said. “Our whole training this season has been about playing here. “It’s nice when it pays off.” It took the Burras a quarter and half to get going. Their run coincided with the Bombers being a man down, with first James Nolan and then Dylan Tarczon sent from the field. While Nolan returned, Tarczon’s day was done just before half-time. “I got a little more confident when I knew he [Tarczon] wasn’t coming back on in the second half,” Lobb admitted. “I think we were working our way back into the game at this stage and it was a bonus for us. “It allowed us to put the margin on which was hard to get back. I don’t think we did make the most of it though.” After taking the margin out to a game high 25 points at three-quarter time, the Burras were expecting one last hurrah from the Bombers. Lobb said it showed real character from the boys to be able to respond. “Half way through the last quarter it could have gone either way,” he said. “We showed the last two weeks that we’ve dug deep when we’ve needed to and just found the way.” It wasn’t much of a surprise that Medcraft stood up late when needed. Lobb said Medcraft was one of the few players they had targeted during the off season. He said Medcraft, like all of their recruits, was able to play on big grounds such as Clarke Oval where the grand final was held. “His experience on this ground and knowing the finals would be here [was the main reason] and it’s paid off,” Lobb said. “He’s really good and he gets the boys up and

about. He took a little while to get going, but once he is going, he’s a hard person to stop.” Skipper Tom Gleeson was awarded the Doug McIntyre best on ground medal. Thomas Taylor was awarded the AFL Victoria Country Medal. Lobb, who kicked two goals, said everyone did their bit on the day, which is what got them across the line. The first year coach said the win didn’t feel too different to winning a premiership as a player. “I still feel more like a player than a coach,” he said. “It’ll probably sink in later on and I’ll go and enjoy it with the boys. “I’m just the player who gets to stand up there and talk to them at the breaks.” The senior premiership capped off a good day for the Burras footballers, with the reserves also claiming the premiership. Lobb said claiming two premierships was a reward to everyone who had put in the hard work across the club throughout the season. For more photos and stories from grand final day, go to www.starweekly.com.au

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“All it takes is that one quarter of six to seven goals,” he said. “That set the scene for the rest of the game. “We wanted to fight back and thought we could, but couldn’t quite come through.” Chelsea Ross was the Redbacks’ best player, as she had been in all the finals. Marko Rawlings praised Cayley Armstrong, who came into the game with a foot injury and rolled her ankle in the third quarter. “For her to rock up and play the way she did was fantastic,” he said. The season has been a success for the Redbacks, with not many people expecting them to make it back to the grand final. They lost several players from last year’s premiership side in the off season. They then lost Bronwyn Blair through injury, while Hope Evans played only a few A-grade matches. Marko Rawlings said they continued to move forward and gave players A-grade experience. “All the girls should be super proud,” he

said. “Going through four goalers … it’s hard work finding the right mix. You have to push forward, which we did and gave ourselves the chance, which is all you can ask for. “Kendra [Vann], she was originally a goalkeeper and she played wing defence all season and stepped up massively. “Meg [Sampson] sat on the bench for us most games and tried to help out when she could.” In encouraging signs for the future, most of the playing group is aged between 20 and 25. Marko Rawlings said he hoped to be back next year to see what eventuates with the side. “If they can stick together for the next couple of years, good things can happen,” he said. Tara Murray

Macedon’s Chloe Wilson and Romsey’s Monique Clark fight for possession. (Shawn Smits)

Macedon’s perfect premiership By Tara Murray Macedon capped off the perfect season with an almost perfect performance in the Riddell District Netball League grand final. The Cats were keen to finish the season with a premiership after being undefeated through the regular season and the finals. Facing Romsey in the grand final, the Cats knew they needed to be at their best. The last time the two teams met, the Cats won by a goal in what they described as their worst performance of the season. There was no repeat this time, as the Cats took a match-winning lead in the second quarter. The Redbacks could not get any closer than five goals in the second half and the Cats won, 56-44. For Cats playing coach Ciara Stewart the win was several years in the making. It was the Cats’ third grand final in four years. The core group from this year have been the foundation of the team for the past three years. “We did all the little things right,” Stewart said. “Once we warmed up we were calm. They are such a good side and we match up well. “We’re an experienced side that doesn’t get panicked. “We stayed really disciplined.” The Cats entered the grand final without RDNL team of the year member Tayissa Coppinger, who was overseas. Having known about Coppinger’s absence for a number of weeks the Cats planned a number of different options to fill her spot. It was an even first quarter before the Cats broke the game open in the second. “It didn’t feel any different to any other quarter,” Stewart said of the second quarter. “We had passages of play where we opened it up and were able to score really quickly.” The Cats made a few changes in the midcourt at half-time to bring on fresh legs. They also brought on Georgia Tatnall at goalkeeper to replace Katie Clarke during the third quarter. Stewart said Clarke wasn’t doing a bad job, they just wanted to change it up and not be predictable. “It’s about mixing things up,” she said. “Gee did a great job coming on and we all play together on Tuesdays with all three of them. “It was about stopping Chelsea [Ross] with a more holding defender.” Chloe Wilson added another accolade to her season as she was named the grand final’s most valuable player. She had already claimed the Ryan Medal, as the best player in the league across the season. Stewart said Wilson stepped her game up.

Macedon celebrates the premiership, while Caitlyn Alifraco, Ciara Stewart and Chloe Wilson (L-R) were all key players in the win. (Pictures: Shawn Smits)

“Chloe normally has a bad first quarter,” Stewart said. “Today we needed her to do her job and she did that. “She had to stay in the ring and do short, sharp passes. Chloe and I’ve played together for years and it all went to plan.” Stewart said after being so close the past two years, this win was special. “It feels really surreal and I know some of

those girls badly wanted it,” she said. “Katie so badly wanted it. “They’re just such good girls, some of my best friends and I’ve been coaching them forever. “We’ve been capable of doing it, but it was about putting it together. “Who gets to play and win like this with their best friends?”

It wasn’t all positives for the Cats as their B-grade netball side fell short against Rupertswood in their grand final. After beating the Sharks in the semi-final, there was no repeat this time. The Sharks dominated the game, winning 45-25. For more stories and pictures from the other grand finals, go to www.starweekly.com.au

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5-star ANCAP safety rating on all MU-X models and 4x4 D-MAX Crew Cab models built from November 2013 onwards and 4x2 D-MAX Crew Cab High Ride models built from November 2014 onwards. ^5 years/130,000km whichever occurs first, for eligible customers. Excludes trays and accessories. >The Capped Price Servicing Program (“CPS Program”) applies to Eligible Vehicles with a Warranty Start Date on or after 1/1/15 at Participating Isuzu UTE Dealers only. The 5 years Capped Price Servicing covers the first 5 Scheduled Services for 18MY and later vehicle models for up to 5 years/75,000km (whichever occurs first) and for 16.5MY and 17MY for up to 5 years/50,000km (whichever occurs first). CPS Program is subject to change. For full terms & conditions and current pricing visit isuzuute.com.au/service-plus. +3.5 tonne braked towing capacity on D-MAX 4x4 and 4x2 High Ride models and 3.0 tonne braked towing capacity on all MU-X models when fitted with an optional genuine Isuzu UTE tow bar kit. #Warranty for Isuzu UTE Genuine Accessories (including Alloy Bull Bar) fitted by an authorised Isuzu UTE Dealer at the point of sale of a new Isuzu UTE vehicle are covered for 3 years/100,000km whichever occurs first.*Private and ABN holders only on 18MY vehicles. Excludes government, fleet, rental & non-profit buyers. Includes one year business vehicle registration, CTP insurance, dealer delivery and statutory charges. Metallic/mica paint $500 extra. Only at Participating Isuzu UTE Dealers from 1/7/18 until 30/9/18 unless extended, varied or while stocks last. Excludes demonstrators. †Offer is limited to 18MY 4x4 D-MAX & 4x4 MU-X models sold & delivered between 1/7/18 and 30/9/18 to private & ABN holders only. Excludes demonstrators. The Scheduled Servicing offer covers standard items (normal operating conditions) as listed in IUA Warranty and Service Booklet for the first 2 years Scheduled Servicing (covering the first 2 Scheduled Services up to 24 months/30,000km – whichever occurs first). The free Driving Report must be requested and conducted at the same time as the first 2 Scheduled Services. For full Terms and Conditions of the Service Plus Driving Report Program, visit isuzuute.com.au/driving-report. Offer does not cover any other Scheduled Service, Make-up Scheduled Service or any additional service items or requirements, which are at the owner’s expense. Only at Participating Isuzu UTE Dealers. Not available with any other offer.

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