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Celebrating stories Book yourself a day at the Dromkeen Homestead for its annual Litfest. The festival, now in its fifth year, celebrates all things children’s literature. Dromkeen owner Bernadette Joiner said festivalgoers would be treated to author talks and book launches. “We’ve got Mark Wilson coming, he’s one of our most successful contemporary Australian children’s author and illustrator,” she said. “He’s launching a beautiful picture storybook called Eureka! “All the beautiful original illustrations from that book are going to be on display at Dromkeen for the first time in Australia. “We’ll also be having Caz Goodwin. She’s launching a book called Daisy Runs Wild and we are going to have a giant daisy running around.” This year’s Litfest theme is Our World, Our Stories. “Our world doesn’t only mean this domain, it can be imaginary,” Ms Joiner said. “Our stories is the way we connect with people through story and with children’s picture books, it’s a fantastic way for children to connect to the world.” There will be puppet shows, craft activities, cartooning and an animal farm. The festival is on Saturday, March 28, 10am-4pm at the Dromkeen Homestead, 1012 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek. Tickets: bit.ly/2SShC3x ZOE, 5
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Airfield in holding pattern By Jessica Micallef The future of Kyneton Airfield’s plans for expansion are still up in the air. Residents will have to wait another three months for a decision on a master plan for the airfield, which could bring up to 10,000 annual flights to the area, after the Macedon Ranges council this week again deferred a decision. At a council meeting in October, councillors set a deadline of February 2020 to make a decision on the Kyneton Airfield Master Plan 2019. However, last Wednesday discussions about
the master plan were closed to the public after councillors voted to have it dealt with in confidential matters. A statement released after the meeting said after consideration of the master plan, including submissions and feedback received, a decision had been deferred. A report on the future of the Kyneton Airfield is expected to be provided to the council no later than the May council meeting. Macedon Ranges Residents Association secretary Christine Pruneau said the discussion behind closed doors “raised a few eyebrows”. “I don’t know what is going on,” she said.
“It makes people wonder what is going on. People would be interested in what was said.” The airfield covers about 197,000 square metres and is used for recreational flying, flight training and by the CFA. Most of the airfield is zoned for public use, however a lot at 8 Rawson Place is zoned farming. The master plan proposes the lot be amended to public use to accommodate up to 12 privately-owned hangars, offices and a tourism hub. Flights at the airfield could almost double from 5110 to 10,000 a year under the plans outlined in the draft plan.
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More than 120 submissions were received during a six week public consultation period last year – 12 per cent of those were objections. They included inappropriate use of ratepayer funding, air and noise pollution, the airfield’s proximity to built-up areas and the lack of benefit to the community. Ms Pruneau said she believed there were many issues that needed to be addressed in the master plan, including the close proximity of the airfield to Kyneton’s town centre. “There needs to be a comprehensive rethink about the role of that airfield and the safety assets of it,” she said.
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Hospital prepared for coronavirus By Jessica Micallef As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents are being reassured local hospitals are equipped to deal with the virus. Western Health operations executive director Natasha Toohey said Western Health hospitals, including the Sunbury Day Hospital, were prepared in the event the coronavirus outbreak worsens. “A wide range of measures are in place at Western Health in response to the outbreak
of the novel coronavirus,” she said. “Within Western Health we have our own team of highly experienced specialists overseeing our response and ensuring we have the appropriate level of readiness. “We have screening in our emergency departments and clear steps are taken with any patient who might be suspected of having the virus. This includes appropriate follow-up and further care as needed. “Across the organisation, we are also preparing contingency plans in the event that the outbreak worsens.”
Ms Toohey said that to date, there have been no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus among patients at Western Health “This is an evolving situation and we are monitoring and modifying our response to incorporate the best available evidence to keep patients and visitors and staff and volunteers safe,” she said. “We are also following clear guidelines from Australia’s chief medical officer and Victorian chief health officer.” Across the globe, there have been more than 82,000 confirmed cases of the virus, with more
than 2800 reported deaths. Cases have been reported in Italy, South Korea and Iran. According to the federal Department of Health, Australia had 23 confirmed cases of the virus as of February 28, seven of them in Victoria. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced last Thursday that he had initiated Australia’s coronavirus emergency response plan. “We believe the risk of a global pandemic is very much upon us … we need to take the steps necessary to prepare for such a pandemic,” he said.
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Pursuing their catwalk dreams Two girls – one with a “passion for fashion” and one with a love of science, are making their mark in the modelling industry. Laura Morgan and Jemma Denman represented Sunbury at the Top Model Australia national final at the weekend. Ms Morgan, 24, started modelling when she was 17-years-old. “I have always had a passion for fashion and makeup and hair so I thought it [modelling] would be my jam,” she said. “I really love the photo shoots and runways.”
The Sunbury resident, who loves to ride motorbikes, said the weekend’s event was her first “proper” modelling competition. “When I was 17, I went in the Model Search for Girlfriend [magazine]. Other than that, I’ve done all freelance stuff.” Ms Denman is using her modelling to inspire others to go after their dream. “I don’t look like a Paris fashion runway model,” the 18-year-old said. “I’m from Sunbury. I like to think if I can do it, anyone can.”
Outside the beauty world, Ms Denman is studying a science degree at Melbourne University. She enjoys playing netball and is hoping to take her modelling overseas. “If I was given the opportunity, I would love to give it a shot,” she said. “I know it’s a hard industry to get into but it’s what I want to do. I love fashion and getting dressed up [and] I have always looked up to Kendall Jenner.”
A new Optus mobile tower has been switched on in Kyneton. Located on Kyneton-Heathcote Road, the tower will provide coverage to northern parts of Kyneton. More than 190 homes will be able to connect to “reliable” mobile reception. An additional 30 square kilometres of area surrounding the site will receive “enhanced” mobile coverage, including more than seven kilometres along Kyneton-Heathcote Road. Optus regulatory and public affairs vice president Andrew Sheridan said providing “much-needed” mobile coverage for regional communities was vital. “It not only means greater safety for those living, working and driving through this area by unlocking access to communication, but also helps to facilitate contact with family and friends,” he said. “We were thrilled … to deliver this site which will enable valuable opportunities for the local community, allowing Kyneton to remain competitive with access to the same resources as the rest of Australia.” Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the tower would help eliminate blackspots in and around Kyneton. “We’ve already delivered more than 150 new mobile towers and we’re getting on with removing even more blackspots, giving local communities the opportunity to thrive and enjoy where they live,” she said. Jessica Micallef
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Musician’s homecoming Musician Shaun Kirk always looks forward to performing in front of a home crowd. The Sunbury singer-songwriter will be on stage at the Macedon Ranges Music Festival later this month. Kirk, 31, said he had been in the music industry full-time for almost a decade. “It wasn’t really a decision to get into the industry, it kind of just happened,” he said. “I am really into making music and I thought I could make a living doing what I liked to do. “It was common sense.” Kirk, who has released five albums, describes his music as “forever changing”. “I don’t think it can be defined,” he said. “It’s just a reflection of myself and my own life over time.
“I am presenting what I am at that particular moment.” Kirk recently toured Canada and has taken his music all over the globe. But he says performing in Melbourne, and getting the opportunity to perform close to Sunbury, held a special place in his heart. “I am stoked I can do a little festival just down the road. It’s not every time I get to sleep in my own bed after my own gig. “I love coming back home and playing shows in the city that I grew up.” The Macedon Ranges Music Festival is on March 13 at Gisborne Steam Park from 1-10pm. Details: macedonrangesmusicfestival.org/
A motorist has allegedly been caught driving at 181km/h on the Calder Freeway. Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol officers were conducting speed detections on Friday, February 21 when the driver was allegedly caught speeding. Police impounded the motorist’s car. The driver will face the Kyneton Magistrates Court at a later date.
Police operation An unregistered vehicle and two unlicensed drivers were caught on Macedon Ranges roads during a police operation on Friday, February 21. Lancefield, Romsey and Malmsbury police officers, together with the Sheriff’s office, conducted the operation. More than 1400 cars were checked. Officers also detected more than $100 in outstanding fines.
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Anger over Sunbury train users By Jessica Micallef An afternoon V/Line service between Southern Cross and Kyneton is overcrowded and getting worse, according to a Gisborne resident. The resident, who did not wish to be named, claims the 5.04pm V/Line weekday service from Southern Cross to Kyneton is being heavily used by city commuters who get off at Sunbury station. The resident uses the afternoon service every day to commute from Melbourne to Gisborne, and has been doing so for four years. He said
the passenger numbers on the train had been getting “significantly worse� over the years. “No one should be using it to get off at Sunbury because Sunbury is a Metro service,� he said. “It’s not policed and the numbers have been getting significantly worse. No one is taking action. “These people are taking up seats for people travelling to Kyneton. It has started to generate quite a bit of angst among commuters. People have started getting vocal. “Anyone getting off at Sunbury should be fined. It’s not a Sunbury service.�
The resident said the 5.04pm service was a three-carriage train instead of a six-carriage train due to stabling yard restrictions. The resident said some commuters often waited up to half an hour extra to board a six-carriage train. “People are standing, sitting, sitting on luggage racks, sitting on the floor,� the resident said. “I am paying close to $3000 a year to use the service. People are getting off at Sunbury [and] are paying a lot less but yet they are taking our seats.� A V/Line spokesperson said passengers
were allowed to travel between Melbourne and Sunbury on most Bendigo line services except for two “busy� services in the afternoon peak. “Passengers are encouraged to use one of the frequent metropolitan train services to Sunbury and we remind everyone that restrictions are in place on some V/Line services to prevent passengers disembarking at Sunbury during peak times,� the spokesperson said. “Passengers who choose to get off at the two restricted services at Sunbury can be fined under the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Conditions.�
New life for old tram A retired W-class tram will be transformed into a miniature train passenger waiting area in New Gisborne. The Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society was one of more than 100 organisations across the state to receive a W-Class tram. The state government ran expressions of interests in June 2018, calling for interested community groups and schools to apply for a tram. More than 1500 applicants were received for 134 trams. The Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society received the classic vehicle last month. Society member Len Redway said the tram first went into operation on June 2, 1955. “Our tram is rather unique in the sense that it is one of 10 that they consider to be fully illuminated trams,� he said. “It had about 400 sets of lights and at night they would glow. “In February 1987, it was converted to an
advertising tram and that’s when it started to look different. “It was placed in storage in 1994 and it came to us in 2020.� The society is well known for running its miniature and model railway run-day once a month at the Gisborne Steam Park. Mr Redway said the plan was to transform the vintage tram into a waiting room for passengers to board the miniature trains. “People can wait in there and watch the trains go by,� he said. “We may also use part of the tram as a meeting room for ourselves. “We see it as quite a major tourist attraction and we would hope that it becomes that. It is visible from the freeway. “It’s currently blue and white so it’s not the normal green you would expect to see on a Melbourne tram.� Jessica Micallef
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Four bin system for all residents By Jessica Micallef All Victorian households are set to receive a fourth bin to dispose of glass under a new state government recycling scheme. The plan is in a bid to help reduce waste going to landfi ll by about 80 per cent in 10 years. The state government will provide $129 million towards the Recycling Victoria scheme. However, it remains unknown if councils, residents or the government will foot the bill for the new bins.
Macedon Ranges council recently introduced its own four bin recycling initiative, with a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bin and a glass-only bin added to households last month. The state government announced the new recycling scheme last week. A statement released by the state government said collecting glass separately would ensure it is “effectively recycled” – with jars and bottles transformed multiple times into different products, including new roads and footpaths. It also stated a separate glass collection
would make recovery for other recyclables like plastic, metal and paper “simpler”, with the food and organic bin “significantly” reducing the amount of waste going to landfi ll. The rollout of the new bins is expected to start next year and happen gradually throughout local government areas, depending on community needs and existing council contracts. There will also be special arrangements for remote regional households and residents in apartments to ensure everyone gets access to the new four-bin system.
Hume council’s sustainable infrastructure and services director Peter Waite said the council is receiving information regarding the state government’s announcement. “Hume City Council welcomes any move towards improved recycling and waste processes and regulation,” he said. “We look forward to receiving more information from the state government.” The state government’s Recycling Victoria scheme will also include the introduction of a container deposit scheme, expected to begin in 2023.
Passion for motorsport Graeme Williams is gearing up for a volunteering milestone. This year will mark the Sunbury resident’s 33rd year volunteering at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and 25 years helping out at the Melbourne race at Albert Park. Mr Williams, 73, said he has always been a fan of motor racing. “I was competing in motorsport and my wife and I decided to take it a bit further and become involved in the Grand Prix and we took it from there,” he said. Mr Williams is a track inspector. His role is to ensure the Albert Park circuit is safe for the drivers. “I get to go on the circuit before the event and make sure that everything is out and in the correct place and that there are no holes that people could fall into,” he said. “We, as track inspectors, have access everywhere.
“You meet some fantastic people, you see the motorsport action close and … you make lifelong friends.” The motorsport enthusiast said the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix was his all time favourite race. “The atmosphere is electric [and] there’s a buzz about the place,” he said. “They [the cars] have a unique sound and it gets the crowd on their feet. “But it’s very tiring. It usually takes a week after the event to recover.” The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on Sunday, March 15 at the Albert Park Circuit, Albert Park. Jessica Micallef Graeme Williams has volunteered at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix for 33 years. (Mark Wilson) 205157_01
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Immunisation sessions Attend free immunisation sessions at Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison Street, on Thursday, March 5, between noon-12.30pm. Parents and guardians need to bring their child’s health book and Medicare details. All children and adults are required to remain at the venue for 15 minutes after receiving any vaccination. ■ 5422 0333
Jazz concert Australian jazz vocalist Vince Jones and his band The Heavy Hitters will be playing at the St Ambrose Hall, 49 Anslow Street, Woodend on Saturday, March 28. Cost $45 per person. Ticket includes reserved seat. Bring your own food and drinks. Doors open 7pm for 8pm performance. ■ Tickets: bit.ly/2UQUzYq
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Kruze 4 Kids The ninth annual Kruze 4 Kids Car Show and Family Day is on Friday, April 10 at Langama Park, 109 Mitchells Lane, Sunbury, 10am-4pm. About 1000 vehicles will be on display including cars, trucks and bikes. There will also be a market, kids entertainment and live music. Cost $10 per display vehicle and gold coin donation for public entry.
Farmers market Visit some of the finest producers in the state at the Kyneton Farmers Market on Saturday, March 14 at St Paul’s Park, Piper Street from 8am-1pm.
Probus meeting The Woodland Ladies Club of Sunbury meet on the fourth Monday of each month
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Protect your ears, protect your balance (istock) Excessive loud noise, ear wax build-up, illness and head injuries can affect your hearing. They could also impact your sense of balance and, in turn, your life. Hearing disorders and balance disorders don’t necessarily go together. “You can have perfect hearing and zero balance or, conversely, you can have perfect balance and zero hearing,� says vestibular audiologist, Joey Remenyi. But problems can happen when the inner ear or vestibular, which houses both the hearing and balance apparatus, gets damaged. The balance organs in the left and right ears collect movement vibrations and feed the information to the brain which then tells the
body to move left or right, forwards or backwards and so forth. When the balance organs suffer anatomical damage they can’t work effectively and signals can be confused, leading to sensory conflicts and vertigo. Disorders including Meniere’s disease, Vestibular migraine and hearing loss can arise. Dizziness problems affect 10 to 30 per cent of people in the community, according to Neuroscience Research Australia, and the prevalence increases with age. Waves of nausea, vertigo and tinnitus can add to the burden, and the impacts of on-going dysfunction can be significant, with sleep deprivation and job loss
being among many hardships. “I know women who cannot pick up their babies,� says Remenyi. “Lots of people can’t drive, can’t handle being in crowds, going to restaurants, the supermarket. There can be complete breakdown of relationships, total loss of self-esteem, high anxiety, depression, social restrictions.� Inner ear damage can also be invisible to medical testing and so really debilitating and lonely, she adds. Fortunately, the brain and body can adapt. “You could lose all of your balance function in one ear, but your brain would return to normal balance because it will listen to the good ear and ignore the signals from the damaged one.�
Where there are prolonged balance conditions, Remenyi says, people are usually hypervigilant and very anxious. “However, many balance conditions can resolve quite quickly for many people if the person has a good connection to their body and a good relationship to their body.� So, recovery necessitates a wholistic approach – mental, emotional and spiritual – rather than just physical exercises and gym training, she says. Prevention is everything, of course. Specialists recommend wearing ear plugs or ear muffs and ear guards, helmets or other protective head gear for risky sports, work and leisure settings. Jenan Taylor
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SPORT Sunbury Little Athletics stars shine It was a strong performance from the Sunbury Little Athletics Centre at the regional championships, with 10 athletes qualifying for the state championships. Sunbury had 19 athletes competing in 54 events at the North Metro Region Track and Field Championships at Keilor, with results exceeding expectations. Sunbury won 15 medals and recorded 30 personal bests. Sunbury vice-president Brooke Rennie said there were several impressive performances at the regional championships. Oliver Smyth, competing at regional track and field championships for the first time, won silver in the under-11 javelin and bronze in the 80 metres hurdles, both in personal bests. He qualified for the state championships in both those events.
Sunbury Little Athletics stars who will compete at the state titles. (Damjan Janevski) 205488_04
Isabella Jordan, competing at regions for the first time since 2017, won gold in the under-15 girls 800 metres, her first medal at this level. She also has qualified for the state championships for the first time.
After breaking his ankle last season, Liam Denner qualified for the state titles for the first time. Denner won bronze in the under-16 boys 800 metres and 1500 metres. Others to win medals were Riley Coughlan, gold in the under-13 1500 metre walk and 1500 metres, both personal bests. Logan Carroll won gold in the under-14 boys discus and silver in the 400 metres. Liam Joyce was the star of the day for Sunbury, winning four medals – two silver and two bronze – in the under-11 boys. Tyson Moffat won gold in the under-16s 1500 metre walk in a personal best time and Emma Joyce won bronze in the under-14 girls high jump. Carroll, Coughlan, Denner, Liam and Emma Joyce, Moffat, along with Georgia Stepanoski
GDCA legends honoured By Tara Murray Four of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s most famous names have been recognised as legends. The GDCA recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary and with it launched the association’s hall of fame, recognising contributions of people on and off the field. A total of 36 people were inducted into the inaugural hall of fame, with four named legends at a function late last month. Kevin Sullivan, Gary Sanders, Doug McIntyre and Miles Johnstone were all named as legends. Sullivan has been the association’s treasurer and score secretary for the past 40 years. He said it was special to be recognised alongside McIntyre, Johnstone and Sanders. “It’s a bit of an honour,” he said. “It’s a bit hard to explain how it feels. You don’t get involved to get honours. “You enjoy the friendships that you make from getting involved.” Sullivan started playing cricket in the 1960s with Woodend and played for 35 years, winning 10 first XI premierships with Woodend and playing the most representative games for the GDCA over 20 seasons In 2000-01 the association named the McIntyre Cup best and fairest award after him. The 76-year-old said he never imagined himself still playing a major part in the association after so many years. He is also still umpiring and said he would like to continue all his roles for as long as he can. “I’m still enjoying it and I enjoy the comradery of the association.” Sanders, the namesake of the best on ground medal in the McIntyre Cup grand final, said he never expected to be named a legend of the competition. Sanders joined Gisborne when he moved to the area in 1978, having played and coached at district level. He spent one year at the Dragons, before joining Woodend. He would finish his career at the Dragons. Sanders won five premierships and is the leading runscorer for the competition’s senior representative sides. He also represented Victoria multiple times in the Australian Country Cricket Championships. “I’m still blown away,” he said. “I was asked three or four weeks ago for some information from one of the guys from the club, so I thought I had been nominated for the Hall of Fame. I thought there had been hundreds of people nominated. “I didn’t have any idea. I’m obviously stoked and appreciate the recognition.”
Top left: GDCA legends Gary Sanders, Miles Johnstone and Kevin Sullivan. Hall of fame inductees, clockwise from top right: Brian Mundy and Russell Pattinson; Bill Morrison; Bill West and Miles Johnstone. (Pictures: Supplied)
Sanders was instrumental in the development of the junior boys competition and set up a girls cricket competition in the 1990s, so his daughter had somewhere to play. He is still umpiring. The other two players named as legends were Doug McIntyre and Mick Johnstone. McIntyre started his career at Clarkefield in the 1945-46 season, when he was 17, before moving to Romsey the following season. A fast-medium-paced allrounder, he retired after the 1969-70 season, during which he took all 10 wickets in an innings. He later came out of retirement to play with his two sons and would play until the age of 50, averaging nearly 70 with the bat in the top grade in his last season. He had three stints as GDCA president and was a selector for the association. Following his death in 1994, the association’s top grade was named after him. Sullivan said McIntyre was a brilliant competitor, who had respect for all of his opponents. He said his only regret was not getting to play with McIntyre in a Country Week team. Johnstone made his name as a bowler who could bowl fast-medium pace before changing to spin. He was instrumental in Lancefield winning the A-grade premiership in 1968-69. While he was still playing, winning both batting and bowling club champion awards, Johnstone became the club’s secretary.
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Other hall of fame inductees ... John Beattie (Gisborne); Rupert Brown (Romsey); Stan Brocchi (Gisborne); Harry White (Romsey); Brian FItzgerald (Gisborne); Les Kays (Gisborne); Cliff Shaw (Romsey); John Forbes (Sunbury); Tom Sankey (Gisborne); John Clifford (Macedon); Bill West (Lancefield); Owen Rose (Macedon); Peter Osborne (Riddell); Tom Reynolds (Romsey); Bill Morrison (Sunbury/Bulla Village); Alan Williams (Woodend/Bulla Village); Grant Myers (Bacchus Marsh); Brian Mundy (Gisborne); Ron Mau (Lancefield); Kinnear Beatson (Macedon/Riddell); Gerrard Nolan (Riddell); Rob McIntyre (Romsey/Riddell); Peter Cleve (Wallan); Mick Barker (Woodend); Sean Huddle (Bacchus Marsh); Mick Graham (Lancefield); Alan Stevenson (Macedon); Rob Thomas (Riddell); Geoff Pitts (Romsey); Mick Jensen (Sunbury/Sunbury United); Brian Smith (Wallan); Jack Code (Woodend) Later in his career, he would move to Bulla Village, before returning to Lancefield and then taking up umpiring. Sanders said you would always see Johnstone turn up at representative games to support the competition. He has also attended more finals than anyone else. Sullivan said Johnstone is the best player he has ever played with or seen. The competition’s second grade was named after him in 2018.
and Zachary Stevens will compete at the state titles. Rennie said it is a good way to end what has been a good season. “We kicked off the season by inviting a throws coach (Brett Hardeman), a middle distance coach (Mark Carey) and the seniors Keilor St Bernards athletics club to run skills clinics for our athletes and it was a great experience for our athletes to develop new techniques to improve their performance. “Overall it had been great to see returning and new members striving for their best each week and that more and more parents are getting involved which creates a great, welcoming atmosphere for our kids to participate in sport.” Tara Murray
Gisborne aims to move up Gisborne coach Danny Moore is hoping a full pre-season together will help the Sky Blues in the FV state league 4 west season. After taking over midway through last season, Moore ensured the side remained in state league 4 in their first season in that division. Now he and the group are hoping to take further steps. “Being here from day one [of pre-season], has made such a difference,” he said. “I’ve been able to implement my style of play and the key messages and expectations as well. “There’s no reason why we can’t position for a higher spot up the table. We have the players to do that. “We want to shake things up and aim higher.” The Sky Blues have kept their core group together and looked to add some extra depth to the squad. Moore said it wasn’t about just finding the right players, but the right people to help build the culture at the club. “It’s something we needed to do to take that next step forward,” he said. “It’s added another element to help us compete.” Matthew Hume has come across from Sunbury United; Jason Abela has joined from Fawkner’ and Adam Gazic has come across from Essendon United – all state league 3 sides. Moore said it had been a strong pre-season, with the group bringing a good attitude and application. “Our pre-season practice games have been against teams ranked higher, in state league 3,” he said. “We’ve done really well, but you can’t read into the results. The performance levels from my guys have been fantastic.” On Saturday, the Sky Blues kicked off their FFA Cup campaign in round one of the competition. The Sky Blues took on Brunswick Zebras and fought back from two goals down to take the game into overtime. They would ultimately loss, 4-3. Sean O’Callaghan, Abela and Liam Vella were the goalscorers for the Sky Blues. Moore said while a win in the cup would have been good for the confidence heading into the regular season, their focus was long term. Tara Murray
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Thunder exceeds expectations By Tara Murray The buy-in from the playing group has helped East Sunbury exceed expectations in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield competition. Under a new leadership group, the Thunder set about getting back on track and starting to build for the future. With one day left in the regular season, the Thunder are set for a finals spot and could claim the minor premiership. Thunder captain Lance Watts said they were thrilled with how the season had panned out so far. “When I arrived at the club we wanted to start building for the next few years, it wasn’t about playing finals straight away,” he said. “We’ve exceeded all expectations. The buy-in from players for spots, by all reports we haven’t had that the last few years. “We’ve got at least 15 guys to choose the first side. It’s made quite a difference.” While the Thunder sit 14 points clear of fifth spot, Watts said they were not thinking their finals spot was secure. After day one of their final round match with Wallan, the Thunder are one step closer to finishing in that top four. East Sunbury won the toss and decided to make Wallan bat. It proved to be the right decision, as the Thunder bowled the Magpies out for 108 in the 41st over. Watts said they were thrilled with that outcome.
“We don’t want to relax,” he said. “We expected a difficult fight in the last round, Wallan is a decent side and played in the McIntyre Cup the last couple of years. “It’s quite a quick ground, we were happy to bowl them out for that.” Steve Grey took five wickets, with Watts saying that he had turned back the clock. “His experience helps with both the bat and ball.” After losing an early wicket, the Thunder batted well, finishing 1-72 at stumps. Josh Smith and Shannon McDorman are the not out batsmen. Watts said they couldn’t have asked for much more from them. While in total control, Watts said they know they haven’t got the win yet. “The key is to get the points and go from there.” The finals make up will be sorted next week, but Watts said should they make it, they think they are in with a shot. In other matches, there was plenty of wickets across the board. Gisborne, which needed a win to try and move into the top four, bowled Macedon out for 105. The Dragons are 1-33 in reply. Sunbury Kangaroos, who are in the same position as Gisborne, bowled Sunbury United out for 120, with Mace Green taking 6-32 for the Kangaroos. Rupertswood had a disappointing day with the bat, bowled out for 89 by Bacchus Marsh. The Bulls are 2-50 in reply.
Shannon McDorman looked strong with the bat on Saturday. (Shawn Smits) 202098_08
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