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Power sparks book idea The stories of an old primary school have come to life in a book. Gisborne resident Bryan Power has released his book Remembering St John’s, about St John’s Primary School in Geelong. Mr Power said the idea to write the book was ignited by an old friend. “A girl I went to school with knew I had a website called North Shore and Norlane Stories, about people I knew and grew up with in North Shore in Geelong – I’ve got about 40 stories on that,” he said. “She said ‘well why don’t you write a story about our old school’ and I said ‘OK’. I looked for some official records, the parish had nothing, the Catholic Education Office had nothing [and] the State Library had nothing. “So I decided to make it oral history. I put an advertisement in the Geelong Advertiser last year. Thirty people have given me full stories and 10 have given me anecdotes and lots of photos.” Published by PB Publishing, Mr Power said it took him two years to complete the book about a school that was only “a two-room school”. “It was a good little school, it was run by the Mercy nuns … they were excellent teachers,” he said. “It’s quite a big book actually, it weighs three quarters of a kilogram and it’s been produced beautifully.” BRYAN POWER
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Lancefield fire wood claim By Jessica Micallef
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result of the fire. While DELWP has admitted the burns broke the containment lines and entered surrounding properties, it is defending the claim in the County Court. Mr Walker’s sister, Cherie Goodson, acting as spokesperson for the couple, said she couldn’t comprehend how a controlled burn was able to get out of hand. Ms Goodson said it was disappointing her brother and DELWP could not see “eye to eye” on the matter. “They can’t come to an arrangement because
they won’t accept what he says and I think it’s just made him more determined,” she said. “They [DELWP] have to own up to their responsibilities. At this stage, they won’t agree to pay for the value of the wood. Graeme has a registered wood business – for in excess of 25 years he’s had this business. “You have to look at the dollar value from his point of view – it’s a lot of wood cut for the next couple of seasons … in Melbourne, it hits a pretty penny.” The matter is listed for trial in the County Court on December 3. 12422226-SN29-19 10070720-19
A Lancefield landholder whose property was devastated in a 2015 bushfire is claiming almost $1 million in compensation. In September 2015, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) instigated a controlled burn-off in Lancefield that resulted in the fire escaping containment lines and entering nearby properties, including the firewood business of Graeme and Adele Walker. Public documents lodged with the County
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Sunbury suburbs move opposed By Jessica Micallef Sunbury residents are urging Hume council to rethink potential boundary changes. The council’s review of its suburb boundaries includes two new suburbs north and south of Sunbury. Resident Stephen Coughlan said it was “too early” for council to be considering boundary changes for Sunbury. “To be perfectly honest, eventually Sunbury will be sectioned off into its own council, its own city,” he told Star Weekly Weekly. “And I think
that would be a perfect time to go through this process.” He said he had no problem with the council looking at Craigieburn “because they’re already a long way into development”. Mr Coughlan said he was concerned how boundary changes would affect capital works expenditure in Sunbury. “My concern is that if we sectioned those suburbs off now, we will have people starting to move in, but there won’t be enough for the council or state government to say ‘we’re going to build a new school or we’re going to build
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new footy ovals’. So those people will be using the facilities that exist currently in Sunbury,” he said. “We’re already at breaking point with football ovals and soccer pitches.” Sunbury resident Trevor Dance said Hume council should look at Sunbury “as a whole”.
Roslyn’s family has a plan for a van Roslyn Leyden is taking each day as it comes. The Riddells Creek resident was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis – or chronic fatigue syndrome in 2004. “I was sick a lot,” Ms Leyden said. “I couldn’t get out of bed, I just couldn’t keep up and the doctors put it down to being psychological and they sent me to see a psychiatrist. “In 2004 I saw a really good doctor and he said ‘I’m pretty sure you might have chronic fatigue syndrome’ and at the time I just thought that meant no one knew what was wrong as opposed to it being a condition. “The doctor said pushing yourself is not ideal because up until then, thinking it was in my head, I just thought I had to push through and that’s why I kept getting so sick.” Ms Leyden said doctors were unable to provide her with medication to treat the condition and she was instead told to learn to manage her energy levels. “Once the kids are in school, I sleep for most of the day and then I try and be up again for when they are home,” she said. “You wake up with a certain amount of spoons, so getting dressed might be one spoon you use up, getting the kids ready for school is another spoon. If you go to the pub, you’re borrowing spoons from the next week.” Now with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Ms Leyden said NDIS is working to provide her with a motorised wheelchair. In order for her to be able to take the wheelchair out, she needs a van under two years old and big enough to fit the wheelchair. Ms Leyden’s dad Raymond Callister has set up a GoFundMe Page to help assist with the cost of buying a van. “I feel really grateful that people have picked it up and have donated. I didn’t think it would go anywhere, I feel really blessed,” she said. To donate: bit.ly/2LIqIfW
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Hanging Rock funding win Major funding has been unveiled to help protect Hanging Rock. The state government has committed to spend $3 million in the next three years to implement the Hanging Rock Strategic Plan. The money will be used to purchase the East Paddock to allow management of the site as one precinct. The funding is also expected to cover creating greater recognition of Hanging Rock’s indigenous cultural significance, developing environmental protections, maintaining infrastructure and enhancing recreation opportunities. The East Paddock purchase is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas welcomed the move. “This funding will make sure this incredible place gets the care and attention it deserves so it continues to be enjoyed by local families and visitors as it has for generations,” she said. “Hanging Rock is a well-loved feature of our community, and importantly, all improvement works will be undertaken in partnership with the Macedon Ranges council, traditional landowners and our local groups and organisations.” Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said she was delighted with the announcement. “The Victoria government is committed to protecting Hanging Rock’s unique mix of environmental, cultural and social heritage values,” she said. Ms Thomas, Ms D’Ambrosio and Planning Minister Richard Wynne endorsed the 50-year Hanging Rock Strategic Plan in August last year.
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Better access for fishers We know recreational fishers want clear access to rivers and lakes, more places to fish and simpler rules when they get there. That’s why the State Government is investing $35 million into its Target One Million plan to: Open new waters to small craft • Expand on-water access to reservoirs so canoes/kayaks can be enjoyed, including: - Barkers Creek (now open to canoes/kayaks) - Tullaroop (now open to canoes/kayaks and small boats with electric motors) • From 1 August 2019, canoes/kayaks will be able to access Upper Coliban, Hepburn, Malmsbury and Lauriston reservoirs. When boat ramps are built, small boats with electric motors will be permitted too.
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Global centre nears completion By Jessica Micallef The long-awaited Hume Global Learning Centre in Sunbury is on track to open later this year. Hume council communications engagement and advocacy director Sue Haviland said construction on the centre was progressing well. “The external cladding is nearing completion, which allows work on [the] interior to be the focus,” she said. “This facility will be a fantastic addition to Sunbury, providing opportunities for life-long
learning. We look forward to opening the new Hume Global Learning Centre Sunbury later this year. A carpark is being constructed which will include 307 spaces. The landscaping of the site will be undertaken once work has been completed and a range of green and hard surfaces are provided. In December 2017, the council approved the construction contract and work commenced in March last year. The Hume Global Learning Centre will include a library, business hub, visitor centre, community meeting and learning facilities,
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access to a range of council services through technology and a customer service centre. More than $21.5 million has been funded for the project, including $1.1 million funded for the centre in the 2019-20 budget. Hume mayor Carly Moore said excitement was building for the delivery of the Sunbury project.
“The new Hume Global Learning Centre Sunbury will be a dynamic facility that the Sunbury community has been eagerly awaiting,” she said. In a statement, the council said the centre would be a “vibrant and welcoming” hub. “It will be an inspiring place to meet, share, learn, create, collaborate and access information in an ever-changing digital world,” the statement read. A further report will be provided to council in the lead up to the completion of the project outlining council’s plans for the community opening day including timing and activities.
Dancing into Sunbury Maddison McGoldrick has put her best dancing shoes on and jumped into a new role as the owner and director at Concept Studios of Performing Arts in Sunbury. Ms McGoldrick, 24, was approached by previous owner Jessica Spiteri in October last year about the role. “We went to the same high school,” Ms McGoldrick said. “She asked me out for coffee and once we got chatting, she made it very clear that she was quite interested in me taking over as owner and director of the school and it kind of went from there.” Ms McGoldrick is no stranger to the dancing scene. “I grew up doing dancing from when I was two years old, so I’ve always been in the industry,” she said. “I went to quite a theatrical school, I went
to Michelle Slater Performing Arts Studio in Essendon and then I trained at Patrick Studios. Then I went and did my business marketing degree at RMIT because I knew I always wanted to open a studio.” Ms McGoldrick has spent the past six months transitioning into the role. “It was really important for us to make sure that all the students and all the parents are comfortable with me and vice versa,” she said. “As much as I want to train these students to be amazing dancers, I want my kids to be amazing people. “It’s so much more than just how many turns they can do in a studio.” Jessica Micallef Maddison McGoldrick with some of her students. (Joe Mastroianni)
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“I was so impressed with the depth of our discussion at our first meeting,” she said. “We are going to have a very productive time over the course of this program. “I look forward to empowering the members with the skills and knowledge they need to become better advocates and change-makers in our community.” The council’s first meeting was held at Riddells Creek Senior Citizens Club in May. The group will meet five more times in the next 12 month. Future meetings will take place in Woodend, Kyneton and Daylesford.
Joel Blanch is looking forward to being a voice for Macedon Ranges young people. Mr Blanch is one of 13 members of the Macedon Youth Advisory Council that will provide a platform for perspectives and priorities of Macedon Ranges youth. Mr Blanch said he was proud to be a member of the council. “It’s a way to ensure that the voice of the youth community is heard,” he said. The council is made of young people aged between 16 and 21 from eight different towns. The members are graduates or current students from secondary colleges within the area. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said she was looking forward to providing a platform for young people to voice their concerns.
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A show for the ages The Mount Players Theatre Company will rock and roll all night. The theatre company cast members will be singing and dancing to classic rock anthems in their own take of Rock of Ages. Director Alice Bottomley said she was looking forward to bringing back classic 80’s ballads. “We live in such a politically correct time,” she said. “This musical, while telling a great story, gives me a license to push the boundaries and to not be so politically correct. “My hope is that for the two hours the show is running, people will relax and let go and just have a laugh, not worry about offending anyone and just have a ripper of a time enjoying the over-the-top setting, costuming and fabulous
80’s songs.” Producer Karlana Santamaria said the show couldn’t go on without the cast and crew involved. “While there is a cast of 19 on the stage, there is also a production team, plus costume manager, sound and lighting designer, set builders, props co-ordinator, front of house and bar manager,” she said. “There are so many people behind the scenes without which any show would never get off the ground.”Rock of Ages will be performed from August 9 to September 1 at Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon. The show is recommended for people 13 years and over. Tickets: bit.ly/2xLl1WE Jessica Micallef
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MY PLACE Jennifer Bryce’s new book, Lily Campbell’s Secret Secret, is set in Woodend. Bryce chats with Jessica Micallef about the freedom of writing fiction and the challenges she comes as across as an author. What is your connection to Sunbury and Macedon Ranges?
taken in 1913 and it showed three young men with musical instruments. They looked happy and carefree and unaware of the impending Great War. I wondered what might have happened to them. And that was the starting point for my book. I was very familiar with the Woodend area and it was easy to imagine those young men in the town more than a hundred years ago.
I came from Bendigo to live in Woodend with my partner, where he battled and died of AIDS, and then I was diagnosed with breast cancer. In spite of these dark associations, I can recall a tranquil time where I lived on the edge of the town. The house had one to three-quarter acres of garden and abutted a small farm. From my study, I looked across the fields to Mount Macedon – and that’s where I started my writing career. I am still a member of the Woodend Heritage Society and I regularly attend the Macedon music concerts. But 14 years ago I left Woodend to live in Elwood – the only thing that Woodend can’t offer is the sea.
What do you enjoy most about writing? I love the freedom of writing fiction. I used to write academic papers for my work, justifying and referencing each sentence. Now I enjoy tussling with a piece of prose, trying to get it absolutely right, so that I can take my readers to an imagined world.
What are you passionate about?
What are some challenges that you come across as an author?
I am concerned that we are not doing enough to preserve our world from devastating climate change. I like to set my writing in the past – perhaps it’s a way that I avoid confronting the future. I try to imagine what it was like to live in a past world just out of reach of my experience. Tell me about your new book, Lily Campbell’s Secret. My book is set mainly in Woodend, around the time of World War I. The heroine, Lily, has had a comfortable middle-class life in Melbourne, which is completely upended when she falls in love. As she sits in the hall of her private school, portraits of past headmistresses frowning at her, she realises that she is pregnant. The father
Why did you decide to base the book’s storyline in Woodend?
What would people be most surprised to know about you?
When I was living in Woodend, I saw an old photograph at the heritage society. It had been
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that rampages through Woodend in 1926 is fictitious. But the visit of Prince Edward, by train, to thank local servicemen after World War I, is based on fact.
Being disciplined and organising my time. These days, it is easy to get caught up in a trail of exploration on the internet. I grapple with a paragraph and then check my email. It’s not too hard to sit down at my desk each day. And, so far, I haven’t stared at a blank page for too long. I think maybe the discipline of scales and technical exercises when I was a music student have helped me to be disciplined in my approach to writing.
is a young stable hand called Bert who works on a farm in Woodend. When they learn of Lily’s condition, her parents disown her. She marries Bert in St Mary’s Woodend and they have a few happy months together. Their daughter is born in a lying-in hospital in Woodend. When the war starts, Bert volunteers and Lily is thrown very much on her own resources. After Bert returns home, Lily has to face the most momentous decision of her life. A bushfire
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Movie night
Enjoy a charity screening of The Lion King on Sunday, July 28 ,from 4pm at Reading Cinemas Sunbury. Ticket prices start at $25 and family options are available. All money from the tickets sales will go towards Distinctive Options, Sunbury. ■ Tickets: bit.ly/2NIojEX
Keep calm and cook
Piper Street Co. will host a Best of British cooking class on Saturday, August 3, at 2/89a Piper Street, Kyneton, from 10am-2pm. The class will focus on pies and pasties. Recipes and lunch provided. Cost $185. ■ Tickets: bit.ly/2IDUGjA
Kyneton vintage fair
The Kyneton Antique and Vintage Fair will be held between August 30 and September 1 at Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street. Tickets $7 for adult, children free. ■ Hanne, 0428 878 048
Oil-painting workshop
Join artist Richard Chamerski for an oil paint workshop on Saturday, July 27, between 10am-4pm at the Woodend Art Group gallery rooms at the Woodend Railway Station. ■ Margaret, 0409 193 369
Youth awards
Celebrate the achievements of the Macedon Ranges youth at the 2019 Youth Awards on
Tuesday, August 20, at Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, between 7-8.30pm. The ceremony will be hosted by the youth ambassadors. Live entertainment and a light supper will be provided. Award nominations are open until Sunday, July 21. ■ To nominate: bit.ly/2NAj8qm. To attend the event, RSVP youthdevelopment@mrsc. vic.gov.au by August 13. Free event.
Country show time
Five-time Golden Guitar winners the Davidson Brothers will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first album, Blue Spruce, on Saturday, July 20, at St Ambrose Hall, 18 Templeton Street. Doors open 6.30pm. Tickets $30, include seat and table. BYO drinks and nibbles. ■ Tickets: bit.ly/2IkUUfl
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Melbourne and Sydney International Comedy Festival comedians will attend a comedy evening at the Gisborne Golf Club, 25 Daly Street, on Saturday, August 3 from 7pm to support Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten in Gisborne. This will be an 18 and older event. Cost $35 for adults. ■ Tickets: bit.ly/2WYWkUW
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cooks very happy. It has a stack of white cupboards and pot drawers, expansive white stone benches, soft-grey glass splashbacks, and a dishwasher, underbench oven and ceramic electric cooktop. The street-facing main bedroom has a walk-through robe and a spacious en suite with a spa. The second bedroom has a walk-in robe with an adjoining recess that could be made over into a robe or en suite. The remaining two have built-in robes, while the shared bathroom is a stylish
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SPORT Basketball academy a boost for Macedon Ranges A new basketball academy is looking to make it easier for Macedon Ranges children to get high level skills and training. The Central Victoria Basketball Academy, which was formed two months ago, has been set up to fill a void in the area. While the local towns all have their own clubs and there are local associations, children currently have to travel to Bendigo or Sunbury to go to that next level. The Academy’s Simon Liebelt said they were keen to set up something for the children of the area, to make it easier for parents and children. “We’re currently putting it all together,” he said. “A lot of people are travelling at least 40 minutes each way to get to basketball and there is a lack of a rep environment. “We’d been thinking how can we increase the skills of local players? “We want to fill a void in the area and [it’s]
Coaches for the CVBA with some players at one of their clinics. (Supplied
about developing that pathway.” The academy has several different elements, catering from the beginners to those who want something extra. Liebelt said they had been running training
sessions before school twice a week for players of all ages at Woodend. He said several of those children will attend a tryout day to get selected for the Jamboree. “We’ve had no drop off,” he said. “We’ve had new kids joining through word of mouth and getting some good results. “Anyone can be a part of it. We’ve got some brand new kids and others who have been a part of [Sunbury] Jets.” For children who haven’t played basketball, the association is working with local clubs to try and get children into club’s in their home towns. “The next Kyneton competition starts in October, but their president Nathan Thompson has been really good and already seeing if we can get them playing now,” Liebelt said. The academy has run three school holiday clinics across the area as well, to get more children on the court.
Tigers find consistency By Tara Murray Kyneton returned to the winners list for the first time since round six in the Bendigo Football League. Playing bottom side Castlemaine, the Tigers put in a strong, consistent four quarter performance, something that has been lacking in recent weeks. After keeping the Magpies to one goal with the wind in the first quarter, the Tigers continued to build throughout. In the end, they won 14.11 (95)-3.10 (28). Tigers coach Luke Beattie said the win was reward for the hard work the group had been putting in. “It’s nice to get back into the winners circle,” he said. “The effort has been there, but we haven’t been able to get the results. “The talent of the opposition has been better, which has been how most games pan out.” Beattie said the key was getting off to a good start, which they were able to do. He said holding the Magpies to one goal in the first quarter was a key. “At half-time we were fairly confident as we had a good lead. “We played consistently across all four quarters. Sometimes we’ve lacked that at times during the season. “Even small periods have cost us games.” Max O’Sullivan, Rhys Magin and Hamish Govan kicked three goals each for the Tigers. Beattie said Govan, Magin, Shaun Huy and Mitchell Comben were the best, in an even performance. “You could have made a case for anyone to be in the best.” The Tigers win, their fourth, has them sitting seventh and four games outside the top five. With their finals hopes all but over, Beattie said it was about concentrating on the future of the club. “We’re just enjoying the space we are in and not taking it for granted being able to get games into the young players. “It’s a testament for the club going forward” “We’ll play the season out … where we end up that remains irrelevant, it’s about getting success in future seasons.” Beattie has also announced that he will be stepping down as coach at the end of the season after four and half years to spend more time with his family. He said it had been an honour to coach the club he played with. “I will step away and give the players a new voice coming in,” he said. “They will be able to take the club to that next 14 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ JULY 16, 2019
Max O’Sullivan kicked three goals on Saturday for Kyneton. (Shawn Smits)
step and I have no doubt they will be successful. “It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. I wanted to finish by winning a premiership, but that pails in significance to the friendships and comradery. “I’m proud to have held that position for a long time.”
In other results, Gisborne had no trouble against Kangaroo Flat, winning 20.17 (137)-6.2 (38). Brad Bernacki and Casey Summerfield kicked three goals each, while Matt Goodyear was named their best. The Bulldogs remain second.
He said the clinics had been well received. The next stage of the academy will be having try-outs for representative squads, which will play at tournaments. This is expected to happen next month. As well as looking to build the skills of the children, the academy is also working with coaches. The academy has run a coaching session with local coaches at the Kyneton association, to help them give back to local children. Liebelt, Patrick Veitch and Michael Ryan are the academy’s coaches. Nick Grantham, who has previously represented Vic Country at the national championships, is also helping out before he heads to college. For more information, contact Simon on 0409 164 564. Tara Murray
Development year a bonus for the Lions Sunbury Lions coach Phil Lithgow is thrilled with how his side has developed in this year’s Essendon District Football League Women’s premier season. With nearly a 95 per cent turnover of players from the previous season, it was always going to be a challenge for the Lions this year. Lithgow said the playing group had taken that on hand and were loving every minute of it. “It’s been really good,” he said. “We started off the season low on numbers, but we’ve had a good turnaround since. “It’s been awesome and so inclusive. “It’s been not so much about the wins, but focusing on enjoying every game.” The Lions have three wins for the season and sit seventh. Lithgow said the group had been improving every week. “We’ve got something like 36 girls and that’s been handy with matches on Friday nights and Saturdays, as everyone had been preparing for Sunday matches. “We’ve got good numbers on the track and the girls are so positive. The older ones are helping the new ones.” Lithgow said they were also trying to improve the relationship with the under-18s to try and get those girls to come through in the future. The Lions’ top under-18 side is on track for a third straight premiership. Lithgow said they already had one eye one next season. “We are working hard and doing the best we can,” he said. “We can almost look at the 2019 season with 2020 in mind. “We want to get as much development in them. “It’s a good environment and they’re enjoying their football.” The Lions had a bye on the weekend as part of the split round. Lithgow said it had come at a good time. The Lions have a mixed end to the season, which has two rounds remaining. This week they face second placed Keilor, before finishing the season off with a very winnable match against Strathmore. The Sunbury Kangaroos, which also had a bye, face Craigieburn this week. Tara Murray
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Bulldogs go from strength to strength with big win
Gisborne’s Jess Morris. (Shawn Smits)
Gisborne’s purple patch of form in the AFL Goldfields Womens competition continued with a big win against Lake Wendouree on Saturday evening. The Bulldogs made the most of facing an under-strength Lakers side, with a comprehensive 17.23 (125)-1.3 (9) win at Gardiner Reserve. While they were playing one of the bottom sides, Bulldogs coach Jason Peak said the focus didn’t change. “You could see the opposition were undermanned,” he said. “It was a good night for us and it was ladies day at the club and we wore pink guernseys. “It was about doing the right things. You still want to share the football, spread and run to the right areas. “We played reasonably well.” Alana Preston kicked five goals, while Marilyn Elder kicked three goals. Preston was named the Bulldogs best along with Stephanie Larsen and Kirrily Mitchell.
The win is the Bulldogs’ second in a row after beating Darley, having been competitive against second-placed East Point the previous round. Peak said they had hit a purple patch of form and now have five wins for the season. The fourth-placed Bulldogs have a big challenge the next two weeks, facing the top two sides, East Point and Redan. While the Bulldogs will be missing a few players, Peak said it would be a good challenge. Captain Hannah Beasley is expected to miss a couple of weeks after hurting her ankle on Saturday, while a key target up forward Alana Preston, will miss both matches. In good news, Ashlee Knight got through her first game back on Saturday. “It’s a testing time against the measuring sticks of the competition,” he said. “Hopefully we can show what we can do and reduce the margin from last time.” Peak said a win from those two matches would be a bonus.
He said if they can win their last two matches, it should be enough to make finals. “Our last two games are against Melton and Sebastopol and as long as we win them we should be fine. “Melton didn’t score against us last time. We’re confident that we can get there [finals] and if we get a win the next two week’s it would be a bonus.” Peak said if they were to make finals, anything could happen from there. “I think we will be thereabouts,” he said. “I’m not sure we will beat the top two teams, but with our full team we’ll be competitive.” In other women’s football, the Sunbury Kangaroos and Sunbury Lions both had the bye in the Essendon District Football League Women’s premier competition. Kyneton also had the week off in the Central Victoria Football League, with the league having a side participating in an interleague clash. Tara Murray
Macedon hangs tough By Tara Murray It was nowhere near its best performance, but Macedon did just enough to get across the line in the Riddell District Netball League. In tough and windy conditions, the Cats were never able to get their game going against Riddell. While the Cats got the lead out to 10 goals in the second quarter, it was never comfortable. The Bombers continued to fight and managed to get the margin back to one goal in the last quarter. The Cats experience shone through in the dying minutes as they steadied and were able to win, 51-47. Cats playing coach Ciara Stewart said the weather made it hard for them to play their natural game. She said it made the game a lot closer than it should have been. “We play a long, fast game and with weather like this, our long game is taken completely out. That wasn’t ideal,” she said. “We had no Chelsea [Kemp], meaning we lost our real sharp wing attack. “When it got back to one, we said stay calm as we know what to do. “We pulled through and that says a lot about our team.” Stewart said at times their attacking end struggled to click, saying the team as a whole lacked the ‘team’ element at times. “We had a slip in the third quarter, a few slips towards the end. “We’ve had a few weeks off all playing together, we are yet to get everyone at training and it shows. “We’ve only played Hayley [Mathews] and Chloe [Wilson] together three times this season … we’re still working on them being in the circle together. “Caitlyn [Alifraco] hasn’t played wing attack this season, we needed her today.” Wilson finished with 26 goals, while Stewart shot 20 goals. Alifraco was named their best. Tara O’Grady was named the Bombers’ best, shooting 21 goals. She was joined by Stacey Gannon in the Bombers shooting circle. Gannon, who has plenty of Victorian Netball League experience, shot 26 goals in her debut for Riddell. Stewart said they were surprised to see Gannon on court for Riddell, but knew they had players who had played against her in the past. Macedon remains in second spot, a game behind Rupertswood. Stewart said the Sharks had an advantage in recent weeks due to playing indoors, while other teams were playing in the wind and rain. The two sides don’t face each other again in
Riddell’s Ben Sonogan marks. (Shawn Smits)
Bombers in solid win over Macedon
Chloe Wilson shoots over Melinda Luke. (Shawn Smits)
the regular season. The Cats face Woodend-Hesket, Diggers Rest, Rockbank, Romsey and Melton Centrals in the run home. In other results, Rupertswood just got over the line against Diggers Rest, winning 43-39. Amy Starzer shot 19 goals for the Sharks, while Hannah Keane shot 18 goals.
Romsey beat Lancefield 65-34 with Chelsea Ross shooting 48 goals from 50 attempts. It will be a big weekend for the Redbacks, with Hope Evans playing her 200th game from Romsey and 350th overall on Saturday. Rockbank was too good for Broadford, winning 47-27, while Wallan beat Melton Centrals 59-21.
Riddell continued its strong run of form with a solid win against Macedon in the Riddell District Football League. In windy conditions the Bombers proved too strong after quarter time to win 11.11 (77)-8.6 (54). After an even first quarter, the Bombers dominated much of the play for the next three quarters. The ball spent plenty of time in the Bombers half, as they repelled Macedon across the half forward line. The Bombers though weren’t able to fully make the most of the inside 50 count and were unable to blow the lead out. The Cats looked ready to attack in the final quarter, with the Bombers down on rotations due to injuries. The Bombers though were able to hold on and come away with the important win. Ethan Foreman, Paul Sahlberg and Lachlan Henson kicked two goals apiece for the Bombers. The Bombers sit second, while Macedon slips to sixth. In other results, Diggers Rest came from behind against Rupertswood, to win 9.8 (62)-6.6 (42). The Burras kicked the only four goals of the final quarter to get the win. The Burras move up to fourth, while the Sharks slip to fifth. Romsey, Wallan and Broadford all had big wins against Lancefield, Melton Centrals and Rockbank respectively in the other matches. Tara Murray 15 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ JULY 16, 2019