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Ranges wine set to shine
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A Macedon Ranges winery owner is having a very vine time. Wilimee Wines has made it to the final 12 of the Young Gun of Wine award for its chardonnay and pinot noir. Winery owner Ben Ranken said he was honoured his business would be representing the state. “It’s pretty awesome,” he said. “We’re really excited – we’re thrilled that we’re one of the four wineries in Victoria in the finals and I feel really proud.” The wine enthusiast said it was the first time his winery had progressed to the final 12 of the award. They made it to the top 50 in 2018. Mr Ranken has been at his Macedon Ranges winery since 2013. “I’ve been making wine for 20 years,” he said. “I grew up on a vineyard as a kid.” He said he was looking forward to showing off Macedon Ranges wines. “It’s just exciting that we’re a very small wine region and we’ve got representation in the final,” he said. “It’s great for the region because people in Western Australia and Queensland are learning about the Macedon Ranges.” The winner will be announced on Monday, June 3, in Adelaide. Jessica Micallef
MPs returned in Labor loss By Jessica Micallef Labor’s Rob Mitchell has been re-elected in the seat of McEwen. With 70.3 per cent of first preference votes counted, Mr Mitchell had secured 40.7 per cent of the votes as of 10am on Monday. He had polled 30,887 votes, ahead of Liberal candidate Phillip Fusco (26,067) and The Greens’ Neil Barker (6112). The results showed a 1.5 per cent swing against Mr Mitchell. Mr Mitchell told Star Weekly of his joy at being re-elected. “It’s always a privilege and an honour when you get elected by the people,” he said. “It’s
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With 77.2 per cent of first-preference votes counted as of 10am Monday, Ms Chesters polled 38,346, ahead of Liberal’s Sam Gayed (27,605), The Greens’ Robert Holian (9408) and United Australia Party’s Adam Veitch (3798). The results showed a 5.5 per cent swing to Ms Chesters. She told Star Weekly it was an honour to be re-elected. “I really enjoy the challenge of being the federal member for Bendigo,” she said. “It’s such a diverse electorate.” Ms Chesters said she was looking forward to delivering on key election commitments for the Macedon Ranges.
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always been a case with our community that it’s about fairness [and] equality. They want to see people treated right, they want to see us doing things and, most importantly, they want to know someone’s there for them.” He said the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct in New Gisborne was one of his main priorities. “We’ll continue to push harder and harder as we did last time,” he said. “We secured some good funding announcements throughout our term despite being in opposition. I’ll just keep fighting and keep working to get things done.” Bendigo remains a Labor seat after Lisa Chesters was re-elected.
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By Jessica Micallef A move to name a pavilion at the John McMahon Reserve in Sunbury after the late Jessy Carroll is a step closer to reality. Mr Carroll died on November 17 last year after a three year battle with stage four non-Hodgkin’s B-cell lymphoma. The Sunbury cricketer played for Sunbury United Cricket Club before moving to East Sunbury Cricket Club where he became captain-coach. Cr Leigh Johnson put forward a motion
during Hume’s council meeting last Monday to take to the public for consultation the proposal to name an unnamed pavilion located at the John McMahon Reserve, the Jessy Carroll Memorial Pavilion. In February, the council wrote to Mr Carroll’s father Tony Carroll seeking his approval to consider naming the pavilion in honour of his son. “Naming pavilions is certainly not something that we take lightly as councillors, knowing the protocol and the process and the public consultation input,” Cr Johnson said.
“However, on this occasion, I strongly believe that it’s warranted on the case of Jessy Carroll. “I am confident in saying that Mr Tony Carroll … supports the proposal for the memoralisation.” East Sunbury club president Mark Wilkins said Mr Carroll had always put the club’s success first. “That’s the person he was,” he said. Cr Johnson described Mr Carroll as a “great young man” who was loved by many on and off the cricket ground. Public consultation on the proposal will begin on May 21 for 30 days.
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It’s time to put the kettle on and have a cuppa – Sunbury’s Great Bake-Off Challenge is back. Now in its seventh year, the event is part of Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Event organiser Fi Corboy said the Cancer Council held a special place in her heart. “I have been fundraising for Cancer Council Victoria since 1996,” she said. “In 2012, I was diagnosed with early stage 2 lobular breast cancer. After surgery and radiation, along with medication for four years, I was looking at a full recovery due to my early diagnosis.” Ms Corboy’s mother and grandmother were both diagnosed with breast cancer. “I am a third generation survivor,” she said. “I always had the family connection and
[when] I was diagnosed, I decided to do the Great Bake-Off Challenge. “We had a really great event. From the feedback I got from people, they wanted to come back and do it again … and here we are, seven years later.” There will be a selection of coffee and teas, home-baked goods, games, raffles and hampers and auction prizes to be won on the day. The Great Bake-Off will be on Friday, May 21, at the Rainbow Court function room from 9am-noon. Entry is $15 for visitors. Challenge participant fee is $5. Details: 0413 222 385 Jessica Micallef
Hume council’s community grants applications are open. Hume mayor Carly Moore is encouraging sport clubs, community groups and not-for-profit organisations to submit an application for the program. Applications are open until Wednesday, June 19, 5pm. Support sessions to help with the applications will be held in Sunbury, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. For more information: bit.ly/2HoxOnq
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Water warning a dry argument By Jessica Micallef Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents are being urged to save water despite recent rain. Western Water general manager Graham Holt said residents shouldn’t become complacent about water use. “While we’ve had some much-needed rain recently, the forecast over the coming months predicts below average rainfall,” he said. “It’s important for our customers to continue monitoring their water usage.”
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Western Water said that despite low reservoir levels, customers are being urged to stick to permanent water saving rules and use less than 155 litres of water a day. Western Water data shows that during the past month, customers used on average 220
litres per person a day – 65 litres more than then 155 litre target. Water levels at Rosslynne Reservoir in Gisborne have decreased to just 16.4 per cent. The reservoir is the traditional water source for Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents. Western Water made the switch to the Melbourne water supply for Macedon Ranges earlier this year to preserve Rosslynne Reservoir’s water levels. Gisborne, New Gisborne, Gisborne South, Riddells Creek, Macedon and Mount Macedon
are receiving all their water from the Melbourne source, as is Sunbury. Lancefield, Woodend and Romsey are receiving a blend. Western Water is encouraging residents to take shorter showers, turn off taps while brushing teeth, use dishwashers or washing machines only if full, check the weather forecast before watering gardens, mulch to reduce evaporation and ensure pools have covers. Details: bit.ly/2Q7MQk2
Footy for the veterans The Woodend football community and the town’s RSL are coming together to pay tribute to defence forces veterans. The Woodend Hesket Football and Netball Club and the Woodend RSL are partners in presenting the June 8 match between the Woodend Hawks and Riddells Creek Bombers. Club senior football coach Tom Carland said the game was an opportunity for the club to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of veterans. “I think that in Australia, we don’t appreciate our veterans enough,” he said. Mr Carland approached the Woodend RSL with the idea of a veterans match, with a focus on those who served in more recent conflicts such as Afghanistan. Club president Paul Podbury said participating in the match was an honour. “Our club is really proud to be working with the Woodend RSL and the Central Highlands Vietnam Veterans Association to provide
an event that will celebrate our local defence personnel and their service to the nation in a local sporting environment,” he said. RSL president Peter Whitelaw said everyone was happy to be having a community sports group recognising veterans. The day’s events will include speakers, including an Afghanistan veteran, and a local choir singing the national anthem and performing at half-time. The veterans match will be played on Saturday, June 8, at Gilbert Gordon Oval, Woodend. Jessica Micallef
Senior football coach Tom Carland, club president Paul Podbury and Woodend RSL’s John McCausland. (Joe Mastroianni)
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Isla shaved her hair off during the Romsey Football and Netball Club’s Pink Day. (Marco De Luca)
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Romsey Football and Netball Club players swapped their red and black uniforms for pink versions in the club’s ninth annual Pink Day. But Isla made an extra effort by having her hair shaved off. Isla, 7, raised $7034 from her GoFundMe page and fundraising efforts on the club’s Pink Day earlier this month. “I wanted to help with breast cancer and find a cure,” Isla said. Isla’s mum, Hope Evans, said with her daughter’s contribution, the club raised $27,000 for the Breast Cancer Network Australia. “That was our club’s highest-ever fundraising total in one day,” she said.
Share your feedback on a number of projects we’re currently working on, including: • Draft Budget, Council Plan and Strategic Resource Plan • Draft Kyneton Movement Network Study • Draft fire risk mitigation plan for Three Chain Road • Draft master plan for Romsey’s Five Mile Creek • Gisborne Futures project To find out more, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.
Events Don’t miss the award-winning Swansong Set on the streets of Ireland in the 1960s, Swansong is a multi-award winning theatre work about heartache and hope. When: Friday 24 May, 7.30pm Where: Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802 See documentary film during Reconciliation Week Get an insight into Indigenous people’s struggles over land in one of Australia’s largest areas of wilderness, the Kimberley. When: Thursday 30 May, 7pm Where: Sacred Heart College, 94 High Street, Kyneton Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/events or call 5422 0333 Fall in love with The Naked Cello Enjoy the mystery and beauty of the cello in a unique performance featuring original works by musician Helen Mountfort. When: Friday 31 May, 8pm Where: Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802
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Club members, residents and former netball players who had shaved or cut their hair on previous Pink Days shaved Isla’s hair off. Ms Evans said everyone was proud of Isla’s efforts and dedication. “The whole family, the whole club, our whole community has really got behind her efforts,” she said. “This is something that she’s just taken upon herself. “To understand the gravity of what we’re trying to do and offer to help, and then to turn around and significantly help to the extent that she has, is amazing.” Jessica Micallef
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Ambo responses gather speed By Jessica Micallef Ambulance response times in the Macedon Ranges have become almost a minute faster, according to the latest data. The latest quarterly performance data, for January to March, reveals ambulances arrived at the scene of emergencies 59 seconds quicker on average than the same time last year. Ambulances arrived on average in 13 minutes and 21 seconds – an improvement on
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the 14 minutes and 20 seconds of the previous year. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said she was delighted with the work paramedics undertook.
“We can thank our local hard-working paramedics, doctors, nurses and other health professionals for continuing to improve our health and emergency services,” she said. “Our local ambulance services are transporting more urgent cases and our hospitals are treating more patients.” For Hume, the data for January to March reveals ambulances arrived at the scene of emergencies nearly 30 seconds quicker on average than the same time last year.
Ambulances arrived on average in 10 minutes and 14 seconds – down from the 10 minutes and 41 seconds. In the Macedon Ranges, ambulances responded to 487 Code 1 calls – up from 430. In Hume, ambulances responded to 200 more Code 1 calls in January to March – up from 2688 in the previous year. Across the state, 72,318 Code 1 calls were responded to in the quarter – 5705 more than in the same period last year.
Troop gets new digs The 1st Riddells Creek Scout hall is ready to re-open to the public after five months of renovations. Scout support committee group secretary Guinevere Gilbert said the hall renovations were a long time coming. “The hall has had quite a history,” she said. “It didn’t have amazing facilities. “The Macedon Ranges council has funded the restoration of the hall and has given it a new kitchen, a new toilet, disabled facilities and access and a new floor. “It was a big job – there was a lot of work done.” Ms Gilbert said Scouts – young and old, were looking forward to seeing and using their new facilities. “We have all ages from Joeys, all the way to Scouts and they all are able to use a decent space to do troop meetings,” she said. “They are also able to use the kitchen facilities which we didn’t have before.” Ms Gilbert estimated the cost of the
renovations were between $70,000-$100,000. The newly renovated hall will officially open on May 27 at 7pm at 26 Sutherlands Road, Riddells Creek. Macedon Ranges mayor Janet Pearce and Scouts Victoria chief commissioner Brendan Watson will be at the opening. “The evening will be an opportunity to showcase the new facilities to the community and show our appreciation to the council,” Ms Gilbert said. Jessica Micallef
Scouts Will, Jared, Kate, Daniel, Aleesha and Luke. (Joe Mastroianni)
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MY PLACE Kyneton District Health registered nurse Andrea Perry talks with Jessica Micallef about the rewards and challenges of working in palliative care.
How long have you lived in the area? I have lived in Kyneton all of my life. It really is a beautiful place to grow up. I married a local boy and we have three wonderful children. Actually, three wonderful adults as they are all grown up now – 18, 21 and 23-years-old. What are you passionate about? My first passion is my family. I love being a wife and mum. Before having children, you think your life is busy, but nothing prepares you for parenthood. Becoming a mum is amazing and I’ve loved every stage … but seeing them become adults and independent is fabulous. I am also passionate about my job as a nurse. From a very young age, it was all I ever wanted to be. I am truly blessed being able to do something that I love. I get to care for others, help people in difficult times and hopefully make a difference to their lives. I also love to teach and I hold a certificate IV in training and assessment. I’ve taught nursing at Bendigo TAFE and more recently, along with a colleague, rolled out a series of palliative education sessions to staff at the five residential aged care facilities in the Macedon Ranges. What do you enjoy most about working at Kyneton District Health? I really enjoy that I get to work with and help
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my local community. We have a wonderful team and everyone is supportive. Why did you decide to work in palliative care? I’ve worked across many areas of nursing and enjoyed them all. Palliative care is very important to me and it’s a privilege to care for people, especially towards the end of life. It’s rewarding to visit people in their own homes, surrounded by their families and provide education and support to empower families. What are some challenges that you come across while working in palliative care? There are many challenges working in palliative care, especially in the community. We need to work closely with the person, their family, GP and specialists. It can also challenge you emotionally, as you build relationships with the patient and their loved ones, whilst knowing that ultimately the person you are caring for will die. Dying is a normal part of life and I think we need to talk about it more. What would people be most surprised to know about you? I love to dance. When you care for people all day long, you need to care for yourself too. I have found line dancing, rock and roll dancing and salsa dancing make me happy. Also it is great exercise and I have met some truly amazing people. (Damjan Janevski)
What is your connection to Sunbury and Macedon Ranges? I was born in Kyneton and am the youngest of nine children – my twin sister is about 22 minutes older than me. My parents were both born here and still live locally, along with many of my family.
If you could change one thing about Sunbury or the Macedon Ranges, what would it be? The weather in winter – it is very cold … Other than that, the Macedon Ranges is fabulous, full of beautiful people and beautiful places.
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Recycle plan with bite Salesian College Sunbury students are adopting admirable oral morals when it comes to recycling. The students are seeking used toothpaste tubes, bottles and caps, toothbrushes and floss containers for their oral hygiene waste recycling drive. They are planning to have the items upcycled into sustainable products. Year 10 student Michelle Grover said the drive was motivated by the recycling crisis impacting communities all over Australia. “We chose to collect oral hygiene waste to be recycled after hearing the news recently that our recycling was going to landfill,” she said. “We wanted to be able to recycle something, so we looked at a number of different drives and this was the one that we thought would have the
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most educational impact since these products are really only thought of as disposable. “I personally use a lot of toothbrushes [and] toothpaste tubes in a year. Donating this rubbish can help our planet.” Principal Mark Brockhus said the college had firm beliefs on recycling and looking after the environment, especially around the college’s grounds. “Our college is extremely proud of the innovative ways our students continue to try to make a difference in their community and to the environment,” he said. Items can be handed in to college reception, 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury. Jessica Micallef
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Biggest Morning Tea
It’s time to put the kettle on and enjoy some delicious treats at the Biggest Morning Tea at Saint Paul’s Parish Centre, 36 Fisher Street, Gisborne on Thursday, May 23 from 10am. Entry is by donation at the door and all funds will go to the Cancer Council of Victoria. ■ Elaine, 5428 2522
Film screening
Documentary Undermined: Tales from the Kimberley will be screened at Sacred Heart College Kyneton, 94 High Street, on Thursday, May 30 between 7-9.30pm. The film presents an insight into one of Australia’s largest areas of untouched wilderness, the Kimberley. Cost: Gold coin donation ■ 5422 0333
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Join Hume council for a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at Sunbury Seniors Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, on Monday, May 27 from 10am. The event is part of National Reconciliation Week celebrations in Hume. Morning tea will be provided. Free event. ■ 9205 2377
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Gardens of Tieve Tara is famous for its autumn colours. See how it transforms into a blaze of red, yellow and orange this autumn at 751 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon. The garden is open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm and weekends and 10.30am-5pm until May 31. ■ https://bit.ly/2LreiuH
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Immerse yourself in music, literature and the arts at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival from June 7-10. Now in its 15th year, the festival brings together acclaimed Australian and international talent with music, literary
Improve your knowledge at Macedon Ranges council’s hands-on Instagram workshop on Saturday, June 15 between 9am-12.30pm. Cost is $20. Bookings are essential. ■ 5422 3433
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The Sunbury Kangaroos showed their strength on Saturday against Strathmore in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division. Coming off a 159-point win the previous round, the Kangaroos looked ominous early on against an undermanned Mores, who had just 15 players. The Kangaroos, who played with 16 on the field, led 36-0 at quarter-time and were leading 8.6 (54)-0.0 (0) when the game was called off in the second quarter. The Mores suffered an injury and decided not to play on and risk more injuries. Kate Edney kicked three goals for the Kangaroos, while Louise Martino chipped in with two goals. Forward Bronte Koutras had been a standout for the Kangaroos, along with winger Brittany Mifsud. The win is the Kangaroos fourth and moves them up to fourth on the ladder. This week they play third-placed Burnside Heights, the only team they haven’t beaten in the past two seasons. The match on Saturday afternoon will be played before the club’s men’s senior sides do battle in a twilight game. In other games, the Sunbury Lions got their second win of the season, beating Craigieburn 8.6 (54)-1.3 (9). Jacinta Lee kicked three goals for the winners, while Sera Catania, Jessica Rowe and Kiara Hiatt were their best. The win moves the Lions into seventh spot. The Lions this week face the big improvers in the competition, Hillside, on Friday night. Other winners were Burnside Heights, Pascoe Vale and Keilor.
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SPORT Riddell district hangs on for a thrilling one-goal win
Rebecca Hicks takes a strong catch in the circle for the RDNL. (Shawn Smits)
The Riddell District Netball League hung on to claim victory against the Southern Netball League in the AFL Victoria WorkSafe Community Championships. In a match that could have gone either way, the RDNL came up with some strong late plays to seal the 41-40 win. Neither side could gain control of the match, with scores level at both quarter and half-time. It was just a one goal margin at the final change. In its best period of the game, the RDNL got the margin out to three goals in the last quarter and looked like it might run away with it. But Southern came again and the RDNL had a couple of nervous moments. The scores were back to level. The RDNL steadied at the attacking end and Lauren Close pulled down a couple of strong rebounds in defence to seal a win. RDNL coach Chris Cameron was pleased with how the side had come together. “We only had two sessions and played a tournament together,” he said.
“To get the full squad on court was amazing. It took us the first quarter to settle into what they [Southern] were doing. They were playing a really tight one-on-one defensive game and we had to adapt and try and make some changes. “We are really adaptable and to basically change the team at half-time and know the girls are resilient and could get on and get the job done was amazing.” Cameron said the plan pre-game was to bring players off the bench at half-time and give everyone an opportunity on court. He said with the depth in the side they were confident everyone could do the job needed. Lauren Close, Stefanie Symes, Kirby Elliott and Chloe Meulenmeesters all came onto the court and had an influence. With the game on the line, Cameron made a couple of key changes in the final quarter which had a massive impact. The first was moving Symes in wing defence at three-quarter time. The other was bringing
RDFL wins in extra time By Tara Murray The Riddell District Football League pulled off a remarkable extra time win, against the Southern Football League, to claim its third straight AFL Victoria WorkSafe Community Championships. The RDFL trailed by 19 points late in the game before kicking three goals to level the scores and send the match into extra time. Southern kicked the opening goal of extra time and had a shot after the siren of the first five minute period, but missed. The RDFL then kicked the next two goals to take the lead. Both teams had shots on goal late, but the RDFL held on to win, 12.12 (84)-11.15 (81). RDFL coach Ben Tankard said they threw caution to the wind late in the game and it paid off. Tankard said for most of the day Southern had the better of them, but weren’t able to put them away. He said his side continued to pressure the opposition and it paid off. “Half way through the last quarter I thought we were pretty much cooked, so we really rolled the dice,” he said. “Southern put a player behind the ball … We got our loose defender to run through at the stoppages and encouraged the defenders to leave their man and not really worry about how much we lose by and really go for it. “We got a bit lucky with a couple of ugly inside 50s and got a bit of momentum and scored a couple really quickly. “Again at half-time of extra time, they left the door ajar. “I thought our guys just on pure endeavour and bravery stood up.” Adding to the drama, the scoreboard was wrong for much of the final quarter. At the final siren, it had a one-point win to Southern. Tankard said they knew on the bench that the scoreboard was wrong and scores were level, but the players on the field didn’t realise. “We knew it was a draw, so we celebrated pretty hard when we kicked that goal,” he said. “We were going for the extra time. Unfortunately the crowd didn’t know, but it added to the drama.” Mitch Jensen kicked four goals for the RDFL, while Dylan Weir kicked three goals. Matt Pannuccio was awarded the RDFL’s best on ground medal by the umpires. Tankard said he thought they had one clear standout. “I thought Dan Toman was a pretty clear best on ground,” he said. “You can see the pride in 18 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 21, 2019
RDFL’s Dean Putt looks to get a handball out. (Shawn Smits)
him, Brent Swallow and Tommy Waters, our leadership group. They really care about these games and want to represent the league.” Tankard said Mitch Jensen, Dylan Tarczon
and Pannuccio all had good games as well. In the under-19s, the RDFL hung on to beat Southern 8.7 (55)-7.7 (49). Jordan Watkins was named the RDFL’s best.
Rebecca Hicks into the game in the dying moments. “I identified at three-quarter time that their wing attack was the main ball carrier,” Cameron said. “It was a good decision [to move Symes]. And bringing Bec on in the last couple of minutes, I think that saved the game.” Hicks, who played three and half quarters in goal shooter, was named the RDNL’s best player by the umpires. Cameron, who coaches Wallan, said having played a tournament together earlier in the year had helped the side. They will also play in the association championships later this year. He said he was thrilled with how the program had come together this year. “I feel we have a lot of players from different teams as well, which is good for the league, having a good balance. “Seeing the depth coming through especially in the A-grade and under-19s it’s amazing.” Tara Murray
Poor start costly for BFL Saturday was a day to forget for the Ballarat Football League interleague side. The BFL team was left to rue missed opportunities and poor execution, as they faced a slicker and cleaner Hampden Football League side in the AFL Victoria WorkSafe Community Cup. Goalless in the first quarter, the BFL was left chasing its tail all day, eventually losing 20.15 (135)-8.13 (61). BFL coach Chris Stuhldreier said everything went wrong right from the start. “We missed opportunities early to hit the scoreboard,” he said. “We turned the ball over and they were good by foot and able to hit the scoreboard. “They were very clean and once they had the momentum it was hard to stop.” Stuhldreier said they had periods of dominance but weren’t able to make the most of it. He said had they been able to do that, especially in the third quarter when they kicked 3.12, the game could have been a lot closer. “They were able to go forward and kick a late goal which stifled our momentum. “We had still been hoping to come over the top of them in the last quarter, we thought they had run out of steam.” Jordan Johnston and Aaron Willitts kicked two goals each for the BFL. Grant Valles was awarded the BFL’s best player medal by the umpires. Stuhldreier said it was hard to find a clear winner for the side. “We didn’t have any standouts,” he said. “The back line was under pressure all day and performed reasonably well.” The loss is the BFL’s second in a row and could see it slip outside the top 10 ranked leagues in the state. Stuhldreier said every league goes through a cycle where they struggle in the competition. He said they needed to address it and turn things around. In the open netball, Hampden beat the BNL 55-44. Kirsty Walsh was best on court for the BNL. Tara Murray
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Sunbury Kangaroos juggernaut keeps rolling along The Sunbury Kangaroos didn’t let the uncertainty of the competition distract them – recording their second big win in as many weeks in Essendon District Football League division 2. The Kangaroos were scheduled to face Jacana, which forfeited the week before, and didn’t find out until Thursday night that the game was going ahead. Once on the field, the Kangaroos continued their good form on the way to a 38.18 (246)-2.5 (17) win. Kangaroos coach Anthony Leydin said planning for the game had been hampered. “We didn’t know if there would be a match at all,” he said. “We were led to believe there wouldn’t be reserves and then we found out there was two games. “We didn’t know who was on the team sheet until just before the game.”
Nevertheless, Leydin was pleased with how his side went. While acknowledging his side had played two undermanned sides the past two weeks, he said it had been good to put in four-quarter performances. “We were disappointed with that earlier in the year a couple of times,” he said. “Everyone is still getting to know each other and we’re still finding the right combinations.” The Kangaroos’ forwards have enjoyed the past two weeks, notching up 125 scoring shots. On Saturday, Mick Kilty kicked eight goals and Lachlan Baddeley seven. Tie Cuffe, Brad Slater and Josh Burgess all kicked five goals each. Leydin said the spread of goalkickers was impressive. “We’re not overly reliant on any one,” he said. “Our midfielders are kicking goals … and even some of our defenders are cashing in.”
Leydin said Cuffe was clearly best on ground in a sensational performance. Kilty, Baddeley, Brenton Sutherland, David House and Matt Quigley were the other standouts. In a pleasing sign for the Kangaroos, a couple of players returned from injury in the reserves. Michael Spooner kicked 12 goals and Mitchell Kook kicked four goals in his first game of the season. The seniors’ win takes the Kangaroos to 5-0. This week they will face Burnside Heights, which also has a 5-0 record. “We’ve had a couple of soft wins against teams that are undermanned and have been high-scoring affairs,” Leydin said. “We can feel good about ourselves, but we need to have a clear focus next week.” A late comeback from East Sunbury fell short against the Northern Saints in a 13.17 (95)-12.11 (83) defeat.
Mick Kilty had a day out up forward for the Sunbury Kangaroos on Saturday. (Mark Wilson)
Cannons in grand final By Tara Murray
Georgie Prespakis was a standout for the Cannons on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
The Calder Cannons’ stunning late season form has continued, with the Cannons winning through to the NAB League Girl’s grand final. Having had to win the past two rounds to even make the finals, the Cannons caused an upset on Saturday knocking off the Geelong Falcons. The Falcons entered the match as favourites, having lost just once in the past two seasons, but a hot start from the Cannons left them stunned. They never recovered, with the Cannons winning 7.4 (46)-1.5 (11). Cannons’ female talent co-ordinator Russell Humphrey said it was a pretty exciting feeling having won through to the final game of the year. “We’re very happy,” he said. “The players, the parents, the club. “The whole place is up and about.” Humphrey said they couldn’t have asked for a better start to the match. He said the girls had come out switched on. The Cannons had a three goal to nil lead after the first quarter and controlled the rest of the match. “We were on right from the start,” Humphrey said. “That’s our best first quarter for the season. After three goals to nil in the first quarter, they were shocked. “We got them on a bad day, but you can’t take anything away from our girls. They played some really good football.” Zoe Hardiman was the only multiple
goalscorer on the ground, kicking two goals for the Cannons. Emelia Yassir continued her good form and was named the Cannons’ best. Other standouts were Georgie Prespakis, Georgia Patrikios and Georgia Sampson. Humphrey also praised the backline which included the likes of Felicity Theodore, Peppa Poultney and Kasey Lennox. Humphrey said the girls had responded well to their season being on the line the past three weeks and played some really good football. The Cannons, who are looking for their second premiership in three years, will now face the Northern Knights in the grand final on Saturday at Ikon Park. The two teams haven’t faced each other this season. Humphrey said they were looking forward to a good game. “They are a talented side and hopefully it will be a good contest on the day. .” It’s been a big week for three Cannons’ girls who have been named in the initial Vic Metro squad for the under-18 national championships. Theodore, Patrikios and Alana Barba have been named in the squad of 30. All three girls are also on Essendon VFLW’s list for this year. Humphrey said they were hopeful of having another four or five players named in the under-16 squad when that’s released. Meanwhile, the Cannons’ boys returned to the winners’ list, beating the Murray Bushrangers 18.9 (117)-10.7 (67) on Saturday. Ned Gentile was named the Cannons’ best.
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