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‘Special dude’ Sebastian at home in the nursery SEBASTIAN Rothacker is right at home in the nursery ... mum Bianca’s Bridgewater Nursery.

“We’re just so blessed to have him - a smiley, happy, special dude,” says Bianca who will spend her first Mother’s Day this Sunday, surrounded by the special people in her life.

“I am just looking forward to spending the day with Sebastian, husband Brent and family. And perhaps breakfast in bed.”

It’s been a big few weeks for Bianca and Brent. They were married two weeks ago.

Sebastian, now almost 11 months, is often at the nursery, enchanting customers with his happy face. “He means the world to us,” Bianca said.

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VACCINE SUPPLIES ON THEIR WAY TO OUR COMMUNITIES

IT’S JAB TIME

MORE than half the Loddon’s 7500 residents are now able to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The rollout of AstraZeneca to people aged over 50 started this week.

The regional response is being co-ordinated by Bendigo Health with a regional hub in Bendigo. Local GPs are also

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involved in the vaccination of Loddon residents.

Marong Medical Practice Inglewood director Jayant Banerji said vaccinations were available from the Marong clinic at three sessions - two during the week and one on Saturdays for local residents.

Inglewood did not have the

infrastructure to store doses.

He said local patients had longstanding relationships with their doctors and after discussion, local patients appeared less hesitatant about receiving the vaccine than in some other areas.

Inglewood clinic has been taking appointments from people eligible in Stage 2A of the vaccine rollout.

Boort District Health clinical services director Donna Doyle said only AstraZeneca would be available in the town as neither the hospital or medical centre had facilities to store the Pfizer vaccine.

Donna said there was no issue with supply of AstraZeneca with new stock now arriving regularly.

“All people must do is make an

appointment, and if not already a patient, register,” she said.

Bendigo Health has been coordinating vaccination of residents and staff at Boort District Health following a similar rollout in February at Inglewood.

Bendigo Health, when asked if it planned vacination team visits to Loddon communities, said people could register and attend the Bendigo hub.

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UR dog has aspirations far greater than his size, taking any opportunity leap over canines you would expect to see on guard duty at night. But when the thunder comes, he’s straight inside and on the bed snuggling between his adult devotees. And if one happens to answer the call of nature during the dark hours, the wee dog named Fergus simply moves into your spot. Purely, we tell ourselves, to keep the bed warm until the usual occupant returns to resume their slumber.

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E unsure whether Fergus would been handy warding off mischief makers who came out after dark on our goldfields in the 19th century. Stumbled across a local newspaper report from 1885 about the local “ghost scare” one July night.

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OME mischief has been done, it was reported, as a resident and his wife were walking down the Tarnagulla road lately after dark when the monster came out from the scrub attired in white, the lady fainted, but her companion seized and threw the apparition violently on the ground, giving the intruder a few hearty cuffs, and unfortunately letting him go with punishment all too light. The correspondent finished saying that as the name of the young man is freely mentioned, it is to be hoped he will be made to answer for his performance at the local police court, that is if there is any law to punish ghosts.

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HAT little altercation must have set off a ghost plague. A fortnight later in that same year of 1885 - about the exact time Louis Pasteur and Émile Roux successfully tested their rabies vaccine - there were reports of a “ghost” making its appearance on the lnglewood and Bridgewater road, and some times “people have been much frightened by the vagaries of the unknown. Its favorite

locality is near the railway bridge, on Sandy Creek. A good stout horsewhip well applied is about the likeliest cure for the erratic stranger.”

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OT sure about the horsewhip doing the trick, but the good citizens of Maldon (just over the border from our Loddon patch) were beside themselves a few years later with talk swirling the streets of a “ghost” seen in thenorthern parts of the town, and ladies and children afraid to go out at night unaccompanied. Different stories were told concerning the apparition, which was said to appear suddenly clad in white, and vanish as quickly.

Several gentlemen avered that if they came in contact with this cowardly and despicable miscreant, they would go pretty hard with him.

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ND this brings us back to Fergus, who loves to sleep but will defend friend and property in an instant. Perhaps instead of the courts or a horsewhip, those goldfields ghosts should have faced the wrath of the dogs before the rabies vaccine had been invented.

Would have tempered their mischief. Or perhaps those wannabee Caspars had already been bitten by a rabid canine.

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Loddon Mayor and Boort Ward councillor Neil Beattie with Ray Stomann after his 45-year service medal presentation. LH PHOTO

Ray’s honour after 45 years on the beat SEN. Constable Ray Stomann has been presented with a 45year service medal.

The Boort policeman received the medal from Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton.

Sen. Constable Stomann and the chief commissioner were stationed together at Seymour earlier in their careers.

While the chief commissioner moved to Melbourne, Sen. Constable Stomann has

remained in the country, being in charge of the one-man station at Boort for 33 years.

He was awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The citation described him as a strong leader and “the epitome of what a one-member station commander should be ... been able to achieve the difficult balance of policing while also being an integral part of the community which he serves.”

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Farmers in wheel spin over cactus LOCAL farmers have blasted the State Government’s “softly softly” approach to eradication of wheel cactus in the Loddon.

And the Vicrorian Farmers’ Federation Wedderburn branch says unless there is a change of attitude from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the the plant will threaten productive farm land.

President Graham Nesbit said Parks Victoria did not have the resources to conduct labour-intensive eradication programs on public land, “They just haven’t got the personnel. And if they haven’t, why should the burden of time and cost be imposed on farmers for a problem that is rooted on government land,” he said.

“The Government is good at making decisions to earn praise and credit from urban people but those decisions only put the burden back onto country people.”

Mr Nesbit said wheel cactus in Mount Buckrabanyule had been almost controlled a decade ago but had now spread south to the Sunday Hills park.

“It’s back spreading from public land to primary producers’ properties,” he said.

Mr Nesbit said the VFF branch was also worried that DEWLP was not enforcing control of wheel cactus on land owned by non-residents.

“They have the authority to make landowners take action, make them pay, but they take the softly softly approach.”

He said the spread of wheel cactus could potentially impact more than half the state.

“There’s already a line of wheel cactus basically from Talbot (near Maryborough) to Boort on public and broadace land,” Mr Nesbit said.

“There’s the spread of the cactus into paddocks from public land and seeds are also

IN BRIEF Family, friends celebrate life MORE than 120 family, friends and colleagues have gathered to finally say farewell to former long-time Inglewood district nurse Susie Dowling.

They gathered at Inglewood sporting complex to reminisce and celebrate her life that was described as being unfailingly genuine and open hearted, looking out for the elderly, the lonely, the marginalised and the less well-off with an understanding and sympathetic attitude.

Susie died at home in St Helens, Tasmania, more than 12 months ago after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. COVID restrictions had delayed the celebration of her life.

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PRICKLE PEST: VFF branch president Graham Nesbit wants an attack on wheel cactus spreading across the Loddon. LH PHOTO being spread by birds, up to 5km away.

“It’s not just impacting broadace farming in the Loddon. If the needles get into fleeces, that’s as bad as not getting rain for a farmer ... the fleeces are next to useless.”

Mr Nesbit said local VFF members wanted the State Government to properly fund and resource an intensive poisoning program to combat and eradicate wheel cactus.

The Loddon Herald contacted DEWLP for comment. The the department said a response would be provided for the next edition.

Is this the break? Good rain ahead of sowing STEADY rain overnight Monday has Loddon farmers ready to start sowing crops.

More than 15mm was recorded in many districts, adding the right amount of moisture to soil.

Several farmers have told the Loddon Herald that conditions were more favourable than a year ago when some paddocks still dust.

They said this week’s rain was perfect timing. There were already green tinges in

Town set for run with passion and purpose MORE THAN 100 people are expected in Bridgewater for breakfast Sunday morning ahead of the Mother’s Day Classic fun.

Organiser Claire Harrison said registrations for the run had been strong but participants could still enter on the day.

“With inspirational local breast cancer survivor Robyn Vella as our guest speaker and some special guest entertainment lined up for our participants, it’s promising to be an enjoyable morning,” Claire said.

Robyn said: ““I like to be able to create awareness for those younger people, don’t take your life for granted. It

doesn’t matter who it is, we need to create awareness of our bodies. Just don’t think a lump, or something going on in your body, it’ll be okay.”

The Mother’s Day Classic is part of a national event raising funds in local communities for breat cancer research.

It aims to unite and inspire the community, create a fun and engaging event experience, to celebrate and remember those touched by breast cancer and to raise life-saving funds for research.

Claire said runners had the choice of 3km or 5km courses with the event starting at 8am.

Breakfast and morning tea will be at the Bridgewater Hotel.

some paddocks but absence of reasonable rains over the last months had turned green spots dormant.

“The timing is just perfect,” one farmer said. “Without it we would have started drysowing within days. Now we have some good moisture in the ground to sow and hopefully have a good season.”

Rainfall levels this week were above those forecast although the predicted cold snap looks likely.

DJA Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation will meet Loddon Shire Council to discuss its plans for the Kooyoora State Park.

Following widespread community reaction in January, the corporation gave a verbal commitment that historic Catto Lodge would be retained.

The corporation had initially planned to demolish Catto Lodge.

However, Cr Gavan Holt has told council there was no formal undertaking in place and he awaited the upcoming meeting with the corporation.

No date has been confirmed for the meeting.

Scones are baked MEMBERS of Wedderburn branch of Country Women’s Association were busy in their kitchens last week.

They were baking scones and other cakes for their first catering in many years. The catering was in Charlton.

Mural launch THE formal launch of Wedderburn’s stunning and colourful murals was to take place this morning.

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Seven new Australians BINU Varghese Karuvelil was a proud Australian last week.

Five years after arriving in Boort from India with wife Saritha and daughter Grace, now 10, they became Australian citizens.

Making Boort their home and working at the district health service, Binu, Saritha and Grace were among seven Loddon residents to become citizens.

Loddon Mayor Neal Beattie performed the ceremony in council’s Wedderburn chambers that was for the first time live-streamed.

Viewers of the stream included residents at Boort Dis-

trict Health where two other new citizens also work.

Mohammed Mubarak Meera Sahib, the nurse unit manager, said he was proud to be an Australian and in a country with an amazing history.

He said the spirit of mateship experienced in Boort was similar to that in India.

“People look out for each other and there is good community support. We were lucky to be where we were during COVID restrictions,” he said.

Mary Grace Loosley, of Pyramid Hill, was a primary teacher in the Philippines before coming to Australia five years ago.

She has since trained as a

IN BRIEF Landcare funds for region

Mayor Neil Beattie with the Loddon’s seven new Australian citizens. LH PHOTO carer and now works at Boort District Health.

Following the presentation of their citizenship certificates

by Cr Beattie, and councillors Linda Jungwirth, Wendy Murphy and Dan Straub present-

ed gifts of Australian native plants Also becoming Australian citizens were Mr Russel Ceballos and Mr Amine Rasbey.

Cr Beattie said the ceremony was the largest hosted by Loddon council.

Drivers get the good oil on safety LEARNER drivers and overseas licence holders were among Pyramid Hill residents who have attended a responsible driving seminar.

The event was fully booked and drivers heard speakers from Department of Transport, VicRoads, TAC L2P Program and police. Participants, mostly from the Filipino community, were guided in basic car check and procedures.

They were told of policy changes,

fees, procedures, legal responsibilities, common causes of road accidents and the estimated annual cost of running a car, including maintenance.

The hands-on learning session gave participants the chance to do car safety car checks and change a tyre.

Organiser Helen Garchitorena said a second community education session promoting road safety to protect lives was planned.

VOLUNTEERS helping protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment can now apply for a funding boost.

The latest round of the Victorian Landcare Grants has opened with $2.55 million funding available to Landcare and environmental volunteering groups.

North Central Catchment Management Authority is co-ordinating the distribution of funding with an emphasis on supporting Landcare, Junior Landcare, community and ‘Friends of’ groups in the North Central CMA region.

Hobson again MICK HOBSON was reelected president of the Inglewood-Bridgewater RSL sub-branch at its annual meeting last week.

Vice-president is Mal Gilmour with Bill Concol as secretary and Mel Patterson treasurer.

Tidy highway MEMBERS of Inglewood Lions have been out collecting rubbish from the Calder Highway roadside between Inglewood-Serpentine road and Bullabul Creek.

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Museum eyes re-opening in July

Bert Bradley

INGLEWOOD’S Eucalyptus Distillery Museum expects to re-open in July.

The museum has been closed since COVID restrictions were first imposed in March 2020.

Committee secretary Murray Baud said tour bookings were already being received ahead of the planned re-opening.

He said the museum was looking for more volunteers as the region experienced a boom in tourist visitation.

“Volunteers are crucial to help make our community an enjoyable place to live and work, and our museum team is looking for new volunteers to assist the committee.”

At its latest meeting, the committee thanked Bert Bradley who stepped down after 13 years on the committee.

Bert had been involved since the early development of plans for the museum to recognise the history of eucalyptus oil distilling in the region.

Bert and his family participated in the eucy-cutting and distilling industry for many years and his knowledge and wisdom provided valuable assistance.

The committee was formed in 2008 and the museum opened two years later.

President Jeff Hooley presented Bert with a certificate of thanks.

Last Post: diggers to surrender charter EAST Loddon sub-branch of the RSL is preparing to return its charter following the ANZAC Day ceremony in Calivil.

While more than 100 people attended the commemoration, it was the final official function of the sub-branch.

President Ian Anderson said membership had dropped well below the required number for a sub-branch in recent years.

“We will have to hand back our charter,” Mr Anderson said.

The sub-branch was formed in 1954 and among those present on ANZAC Day was Darby Illingworth, now of Bendigo, who was president for 48 years.

Calivil’s service also had a full pipe band for the first time in several decades with members of the combined Bendigo Highland-Clan Macleod bands in attendance.

Students from East Loddon P-12 College and the community placed wreaths at the memorial.

Glenn Ray was guest speaker, detailing the sub-branch’s history and earlier sub-branches that had existed in Dingee and Serpentine.

Mr Anderson said the Calivil service was jointly organised by the sub-branch and hall committee.

IN BRIEF Looking for solution A PERMANENT solution is being sought to combat treated water overflowing from the public toilet at Tarnagulla Soldiers’ Memorial Park.

Residents have contacted the Loddon Herald about the problem following erection of additional fencing in an affected area by the shire council.

Council said a packaged treatment plant treated waste from the toilets.

“It has a fault that means it occasionally discharges treated water to the surface. This water has been chlorinated and the system is designed for the treated water to be utilised in a sub-surface watering system,” council said.

“Although not ideal, there are no public health concerns and council staff are continuing to monitor the situation.

“The fence around the packaged treatment plant was temporarily extended recently following heavy rains to prevent park users from walking through that area as the ground had become saturated.”

Probe continues THE Loddon Shire Council investigation into removal of trees at Korong Vale continues. Council and government authorities received complaints about removal of native vegetation late last month.

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East Loddon P-12 College students at the Calivil ceremony.

AUTHOR Allison Marlow Paterson was joined by son Daniel Marlow Gray and his newborn daughter Marlow June at the Mologa ANZAC commemoration.

Allison, who was guest speaker, said: “That the Mologa War Memorial still stands in this location, and that we can continue to gather about it on our days of commemoration, reflects an enduring community spirit.

“Thank you to the Mologa and District Landcare Group whose work in the preservation of the memorial is appreciated by the descendants of those whose names are etched in gold.

“It is a lasting reminder to us all of great service, courage, perseverance, resilience and sacrifice,” Allison said.

MEMBERS of Loddon Shire Council community asset committees have been offered a series of workshops in National Volunteer Week from May 17. Topics include governance, dispute resolution and insurance.

Expand testing call MURRAY Plains MP Peter Walsh wants the State Goivernment to expand eligibility of online learner permit testing to include local communities. Currently online testing is only available in Gippsland.

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TRIBUTE | OPINION | QUIZ

Tour hears views of small towns

By LOUISE STALEY THE last year and a bit have been extremely tough on many in our community and many industries.

When the pandemic began, there was a significant concern in rural and regional areas about whether many local newspapers would survive.

In Ripon, at least, something quite remarkable happened. Driven by locals who saw an opportunity and a need for genuine local news, new publications started popping up. The Loddon Herald was one of those publications, and it is one reason why I am so glad to contribute to its pages. I extend my congratulations to all those who have worked tirelessly to make this local newspaper a reality. I also extend my best wishes for the future of this newspaper and all the other local newspapers right across regional Victoria. They provide a much-needed service for their local communities.

Last month, I undertook a tour of small towns in Ripon. It was an excellent opportunity for me to visit some places forgotten by those along the trams tracks in leafy Melbourne.

As the Member for Ripon, I must represent the interests of all our communities to the government and do all that I can to ensure Ripon gets its fair share. This is not always easy. We have a government that is more than happy to waste money in metropolitan Melbourne on budget blowouts for major projects, while at the same time country roads are crumbling, and other badly-needed projects in regional Victoria go by the wayside.

These budget blowouts constitute a

Local PERSPECTIVE significant reason Victoria’s state debt is forecast to hit $155 billion over the next four years, and why our credit ratings with both Standard and Poors and with Moodys have been downgraded since last year’s State Budget was handed down in November.

We have another State Budget being handed down later this month. I have already advocated for several key projects to be funded, including the complete rebuilding of Donaldson Park.

The Andrews Government has also failed communities in Ripon with some poorly considered proposed changes.

Firstly, the proposal to allow river frontages on crown land leased to farmers has not been sufficiently thought through. While this may have seemed like a grand idea to public servants working in Melbourne, affected farmers in Ripon and right around Victoria would know this potentially creates all sorts of problems related to biosecurity and farm safety. I note that Landcare has come out opposing the Andrews Government’s approach saying “many in the Landcare community fear that an expansion in the areas of land available for camping will create negative environmental and social impacts, and that the responsible government agencies are not sufficiently resourced to enforce the proposed regulations.”

Another bad idea to come from the Melbourne-centric Andrews Government is to designate animal manure as industrial waste from July 1. The reuse of animal manure has been part of farming for centuries. It has been done without risk to farmers, communities

and consumers. For organic and biodynamic farmers, animal manure is their primary source of fertiliser, so to classify it as industrial waste has particularly negative consequences for these farming systems. In February, I called on the new Minister for Agriculture, Mary-Anne Thomas, to intervene on behalf of farming communities and the agricultural industry and stop this planned change.

Once again, I congratulate the Loddon Herald for filling a needed news and information gap in the community. * Louise Staley is the member for Ripon.

1. Which US state has “Garden State” as its nickname?

2. What is the main ingredient in falafel?

3. What currency is used in South Africa?

4. Port-au-Prince is the capital of which country?

5. What major movie actor’s first role was in “A Nightmare On Elm Street”?

6. What was Toyota’s first popular hybrid car called?

7. Who created the animated series “Futurama”?

8. What is the most populous city in Canada?

9. Taylor Swift grew up on what type of farm?

10. Which President of South Africa ordered Nelson Mandela’s release from prison?

11. Islamabad is the capital of which country?

12. American pioneer, John Chapman, was famous for planting which kind of tree?

13. Where is the uvula located?

14. What gas makes soda bubbly?

15. Which country has a red flag with a star in the middle?

16. Who preceded Fidel Castro as political leader of Cuba?

17. How many sides does the home plate in baseball have?

18. What colour dresses do Chinese women traditionally wear on their wedding day?

19. Tom Cruise considered pursuing a career in what sport before being injured?

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5. Johnny Depp. 6. Prius. 7. Matt Groening. 8.

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Carbon Dioxide. 15. Morocco. 16. Fulgencio Batista. 17. Five. 18. Red. 19. Wrestling. 20.

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RUSTY old spanners have become a magnet for visitors to the Loddon ... the amazing legacy of John who passed away just over a week ago.

Visitors have included numerous members of Parliament - Tania Maxwell visited only last month - and Australian actor John Wood. John generously shared his works of art and love for life with thousands of people who ventured into his sculpture garden.

The memories and the legacies of Spanner Man are testament to his creativity.

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MANALLACK Walter Herbert ‘Wally’ Peacefully at Boort Hostel. Aged 88 Loved Brother of Melva.

Adored Uncle of Robert & Margaret.

Great Uncle of Luke & Chelsea, Michelle & Troy & Great Great Uncle of Lyla, Skye & Harley; Taylah, Kody & Willow Rest In Peace

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SPORT

Pies do it again! Early ball use pays dividend BOORT Magpies have backed up on their 1039-day droughtbreaking win in North Central League football.

The victory over Wycheproof Narraport was the first time since 2017 that the Pies have strung wins together more than than 365 days longer than the winning drought.

“We did a fair amount of work on centre clearances which gave us some better ball early which enabled us to get some better entries forward,” said coach Andrew Hickman, “Our spread from stoppages was also much better than it had been previously,” he said.

“We lost a couple of players on half time which unbalanced us a bit but to Wychy’s credit they got more ball at stoppages and put us under pressure a lot more in the third quarter.”

The third term comeback had Wycheproof Narraport go to the final break just two points down.

But an intense final quarter saw the scoreboard tick over for both teams and the Magpies finish five points up.

“As a group we are really happy just to make constant improvement but we are also very aware we still have a lot we need to get better at,” Hickman said. “We are looking forward to any challenge but our focus is more on us and what we put out and our own improvement than it is on win/ loss at this stage.”

Meanwhile, the match at Wedderburn between the Redbacks and Bulls was full of pressure. Birchip-Watchem were coming off a narrow loss to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers and the Redbacks off an encouraging win over Charlton.

In the opening five minutes

both sides registered major scores with the Bulls’ Nathan Gordon opening the scoring. quickly answered by Will Holt.

Wedderburn sent the ball into their attacking zone on a regular basis but much to their disappointment their finishes went to the wrong side of the tall timber as they recorder eight points in the opener. Late in the term both sides made major conversions from Jacob Picolli for the Redbacks and Matt Berry for the Bulls.

In the early part of the second, Wedderburn added a further two goals from Tom Campbell and Isaac Holt. From this point the contest become a struggle for both sides with many packs and stoppages.

Mid-term a strong clash of bodies saw Bull’s star Nathan Gor-

don leave the field with what appeared to be an injury that may have signalled the end of his day but after the long break he was able to front up for the remainder of the game.

At half time it was the Redbacks who held a 10-point lead but it was the Bulls who drew first blood in the third when Will Sheahan scored a goal.

Scoring in the contest virtually came to a halt as the pressure piled on and the game got a bit scrappy.

It took until nearly into timeon before the next goal and it was Daniel Ratcliffe who put the Bulls in front. With the quarter end fast approaching the Redbacks was able to score their only goal for the term when Jordan Rosengren regained the lead.

But it changed again when when Luke Fowler brought up the Bulls third goal for the quarter on the siren.

Neither side scored in the first 10 minutes of the final term when Birchip-Watchem’s Daniel Castellano posted his second goal of the game.

Both backlines were under extreme pressure a timely mark and accurate shot at goal from Luke Edwards gave the Redbacks momentum.

Wedderburn made one last ditch attempt to secure the win and it was Will Holt who popped up to take a mark well within range and when his kick brought up both flags.

Straight back to the bounce, the siren sounded and the Redbacks remained undefeated.

Danny Benaim

‘Answers to pressure’ good sign REDBACKS co-coach Danny Bemain is positive after another tight win at the weekend.

“We put in a pretty good four-quarter effort and were very happy with the result,” he said after the match.

“Our goal kicking was off and could have easily turned seven or eight behinds into goals, especially early, so we’ll look at that as a positive!

“Our pressure on Birchip was up all day and we were pleased that when they came at us, we were able to respond. “ Benaim said the senior competition seemed very even “so we can’t afford to relax for any game”.

Country funding program opens

Blake Pickles lines up to goal for Calivil in the Loddon Valley match with Mitiamo on Saturday. LH PHOTO

APPLICATIONS have opened for the $5 million 2021-22 Country Football and Netball Program.

State Government funding is available to upgrade and develop facilities for football and netball clubs.

The partnership with Netball Victoria, the AFL, and AFL Victoria was established in 2005 to help netball and football clubs across the state.

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SPORT NORTH CENTRAL NETBALL

13 under: Calivil United 17 d Mitiamo 4. Marong 26 d Pyramid Hill 20. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 14 d Inglewood 12

A GRADE: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 47 d Donald 45, St Arnaud 21 lost to Charlton 69. Wedderburn 60 d Birchip Watchem 33. Wycheproof Narraport 27 lost to Boort 69.

Wedderburn Boort Birchip Watchem Charlton Donald St Arnaud Wycheproof-N Sea Lake Nandaly

175.73 161.11 111.11 95.16 88.19 63.71 67.52 65.03

Calivil United Bridgewater MGYCW Inglewood Mitiamo Marong Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine

12 12 8 8 4 4 0 0

234.48 292.86 186.67 88.64 69.23 71.64 62.50 58.49

16 12 8 8 8 4 4 4

NORTH CENTRAL HOCKEY

B GRADE: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 17 lost to Donald 48. St Arnaud 36 lost to Charlton 37. Wedderburn 59 d Birchip Watchem 37. Wychproof Narraport 12 lost to Boort 67.

Men: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 1 drew with Donald 1, St Arnaud 10 d Charlton. Wedderburn Redbacks 1 lost to Birchip Watchem 2, Wycheproof Narraport 2 lost to Boort 3,

St Arnaud Donald Charlton Birchip Watchem Wedderburn Boort Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof-N

Boort 12 St Arnaud 12 Wycheproof Narraport 6 Charlton 6 Wedderburn Redbacks 3 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 1 Birchip Watchem 1 Donald 0 Women: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 7 d Donald 0, St Arnaud 1 lost to Charlton 3, Wedderburn Redbacks lost to Birchip Watchem 8, Wycheproof Narraport 0 lost to Boort Club 3.

178.57 156.84 115.22 113.79 112.50 95.79 69.91 25.83

12 8 8 8 8 4 0 0

C GRADE: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 29 lost to Donald 30. St Arnaud 15 lost to Charlton 19. Wedderburn 42 d Birchip Watchem 31. Wycheproof Narraport 28 lost to Boort 85.

16 under A: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 5 lost to Donald 60. St Arnaud 47 d Charlton 11. Wycheproof Narraport 14 lost to Boort 40.

16 under B: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 6 lost to Donald 39. Wedderburn 5 lost to Birchip Watchem 27.

Boort St Arnaud Wedderburn Sea Lake Nandaly Donald Birchip Watchem

305.26 252.94 117.39 70.59 39.66 31.76

12 8 4 4 0 0

13 under: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 4 lost to Donald 22. St Arnaud 19 d Charlton 1. Wedderburn 7 lost to Birchip Watchem 13. Wycheproof Narraport 7 lost to Boort 9.

LODDON VALLEY NETBALL A GRADE: Newbridge 30 lost to Bridgewater 51. Calivil United 50 lost to Mitiamo 66. Marong 37 lost to Pyramid Hill 50.

Mitiamo’s Jen Morrison and Nicole Rodgers (Calivil) seek control in their B Grade clash. Calivil won by 22 goals and sits on top of the ladder. LH PHOTO Mitiamo Bridgewater Pyramid Hill MGYCW Marong Calivil United Inglewood Newbridge

144.26 201.59 138.26 119.85 99.38 85.65 55.29 59.80

16 12 12 12 4 4 4 0

B GRADE: Newbridge 44 lost to Bridgewater 50. Calivil United 54 d Mitiamo 32. Marong 60 d Pyramid Hill 35. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 36 d Inglewood 48.

Calivil United Marong Bridgewater Mitiamo Newbridge Inglewood Pyramid Hill MGYCW BL Serpentine

150.78 140.68 132.54 117.07 102.37 82.11 75.57 67.79 63.69

12 12 12 12 8 4 4 0 0

C GRADE: Newbridge 29 lost to Bridgewater 39. Calivil United 39

lost to Mitiamo 49. Marong 61 d Pyramid Hill 36. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 50 d Inglewood 32.

Bridgewater Mitiamo MGYCW Newbridge Marong BL Serpentine Calivil United Inglewood Pyramid Hill

162.50 115.66 127.50 114.39 133.33 103.20 74.87 56.45 72.22

12 12 10 10 8 4 4 4 0

C RESERVE: Newbridge 28 lost to Bridgewater 40. Calivil United 50 d Mitiamo 44. Marong 46 d Pyramid Hill 15. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 40 Inglewood 33.

MGYCW Bridgewater Marong Newbridge Mitiamo Calivil United BL Serpentine

212.86 150.62 116.49 111.11 95.40 81.05 97.44

12 12 8 8 8 8 4

Youngsters take to the grounds AUSKICK junior football programs are engaging youngsters across the Loddon this season.

Participants in the Bridgewater program will take to the field during the half-time break of Saturday’s Mean Machine match against Calivil United.

The Pyramid Hill program started last week under the guidance of local Auskick

coach Luke Roberts and Pyramid Hill College assistant principal Sean McCann Each participant was given a football of their own so that they can practice their skills at home.

The footballs were donated by the Clontarf Foundation in partnership with the Melbourne Football Club.

Auskick programs are also planned by Inglewood, Wed-

derburn and Boort clubs this season.

The junior program aims to introduce children aged between five and 12 to the world of Australian football at country clubs.

Youngsters and their parents interested in being part of the program should contact their local club for details of local sessions being held throughout the season.

AROUND THE LINKS BOORT PLAY on Saturday saw the annual Captain versus President match in conjunction with a stableford competition.

The matches also formed part of the first round of the singles knockout for 2021.

In the stableford, Doug Couper continued his good form and easily won on 42 points.

Four players then tied on 35 points – Hamish Lanyon, Kevin Linehan, Stuart Tweddle and Andrew Kane – all receiving a ball in the ball run for their efforts.

In the nearest the pins, Damien claimed two, while Stuart, Andrew and Gaye Sim won the remainders.

In the singles knockout, going through to the second

round were Doug, Damien, Alister, Shayne and Stuart. Finally. It was the Presidents 4½ wins to the Captain’s 1½ wins that saw Stuart defeat Andrew and lay claim to this year’s Captain versus President title – his second in a row. Well done Stu! This Saturday will be the second round of the Mercer Cup stroke competition.

Inglewood Pyramid Hill

90.77 32.41

4 0

17 under: Newbridge 19 lost to Bridgewater 47. Calivil United 49 d Mitiamo 13.

MGYCW Bridgewater Calivil United Mitiamo Newbridge Inglewood Marong

436.36 297.56 131.82 62.39 53.08 33.33 31.25

12 12 12 8 8 8 4

15 under: Newbridge 48 lost to Bridgewater 38. Calivil United 39 d Mitiamo 16. Marong 40 d Pyramid Hill 28.

Newbridge MGYCW Bridgewater Calivil United BL Serpentine Marong Pyramid Hill Mitiamo

179.59 141.33 172.58 135.59 61.80 91.14 62.89 34.23

12 12 8 8 8 4 4 4

Charlton 12 Boort 9 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 6 Birchip Watchem 6 St Arnaud 6 Wycheproof Narraport 3 Wedderburn Redbacks 3 Donald 0 Under 15: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers lost to 1 Donald Hockey Club 2, St Arnaud 0 lost to Charlton 3, Wedderburn Redbacks lost to 0 Birchip Watchem 4, Wycheproof Narraport 1 lost to Boort 6, Boort Charlton Donald St Arnaud Birchip Watchem Wycheproof Narraport Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers Wedderburn Redbacks

10 9 9 7 5 3 0 0

Under 12: St. Arnaud 6 d Charlton 2, Wycheproof-Narraport 1 d Boort 0,

Showjumpers ready to strut at Powlett LODDON Pony Club is hosting an open showjumping and freshman’s day at Powlett Plains Reserve on Sunday.

President Rachael Taylor said: “As we struggled last year with COVID, fundraising for our club was difficult but we had wonderful support and will have great prizes for competitors and massive raffles.

“The whole of Inglewood nearly every business - has donated prizes, food for the canteen or become sponsors as well as four in Bridgewater and four in Wedderburn .

“We are very touched by this,” she said.

Rachael said the event was open to the public.

Members remembered BRIDGEWATER Bowling Club is mourning the loss members Dawn Johns and Ron Grimmett.

Recently made a life member of the club, Dawn had been a member since 1990.

IN BRIEF She held positions as president of the Bridgewater ladies, coach and Bendigo Bowls Division delegate.

Dawn won three club championships as well participating in other bowling club tournaments.

Ron had been a valued member since 2013.

He played in the Saturday pennant, enjoying the playing as well social aspect of bowls. Ron was a part of the club’s twilight group, signing in teams.

Daniel’s 50th INGLEWOOD winger Daniel Lloyd played his 50th games for the Blues in their match against Bears Lagoon Serpentine on Sunday.

EMAIL SPORTS NEWS AND RESULTS TO loddonherald@gmail.com

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SPORT LODDON VALLEY SENIORS Bridgewater Newbridge

5.5 1.1

Marong Pyramid Hill

BL Serpentine Inglewood

14.9 25.13 31.19 (205) 2.0 2.1 3.5 (23)

4.6 7.1

9.9 8.7

11.12 (78) 11.9 (75)

MITIAMO’S Ben Bacon played his 200th game for the Superoos on Saturday. Starting the day in defence, Bacon also went forward at times against Calivil, kicking a goal and being named among the best in Miti’s biggest win in 17 years. Bacon first played with Mitiamo in 2007 as a member of the under 18s and made his senior debut in 2008. After a stint with Elmore, he returned to Mitiamo and was a member of the 2019 premiership side.

GOALS - Marong: Kain Robins 3, Simon Weekley 2, Corey Gregg 2, Adam Ward, Patrick Gretgrix, Zachary Turnbull, Cory Jacobs. Pyramid Hill: Bailey George 3, Braidy Dickens 3, Jack Hickmott, Trent Barri, Mitchell Cheesman, Matthew Klein-Breteler, Edmund Caburnay.

BEST - Marong: Corey Gregg, Cory Jacobs, Jacob Ede, Nathan Devanny, Jack McCaig, Adrian Pappin. Pyramid Hill: Trent Barri, Dylan Morison, Matthew Klein-Breteler, Scott Mann, Billy Micevski, Bailey Goodwin.

BL Serpentine Inglewood

4.5 3.0

9.10 11.16 18.21 (129) 3.0 7.2 7.3 (45)

GOALS - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: James Rippingale 4, Jesse Evans 3, James Bailey 2, Jeremy Hancock 2, Christopher Lewin, Tannar Cerrone, Zachary Stone, Rhys Smith, Darcy Poulter, Jean-Miguel Podosky, Brodie Hawke. Inglewood: Joshua Taig 4, Nathan Wallace, Tynan Hywood, Jasper McClelland.

BEST - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Brodie Hawke, Tannar Cerrone, Andrew Gladman, Nathan Twigg, James Bailey.

Inglewood: Jasper McClelland, Thomas Alexander, Cody Stobaus, Nathan Wallace, Joshua Taig, Tynan Hywood.

Mitiamo Bridgewater Pyramid Hill Marong Maiden Gully BL Serpentine Newbridge Inglewood Calivil United

4 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 4

4 3 3 3 2 1 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 1 2 4 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

556 505 508 352 278 249 127 96 65

107 128 146 117 189 250 445 720 634

519.63 394.53 347.95 300.85 147.09 99.60 28.54 13.33 10.25

16 12 12 12 8 4 0 0 0

RESERVES Bridgewater Newbridge

1.4 1.1

7.5 1.4

10.6 3.6

12.9 (81) 5.10 (40)

4.3 0.0

7.10 15.12 21.15 (141) 0.1 0.1 0.2 (2)

BEST - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Kyale Paxton, Jaye Farnsworth, Josh Frilay, Joe Stuart, Mel Addlem, Travis Quinn.

Inglewood: Brodie Reddin-Jowett, Benjamin Quick, Luke Brien, Jack Smith, Jack Sides, Fletcher Runnalls.

BEST - Mitiamo: Lachlan Woodward, Lee Dale, Ben Bacon, Maxwell Simpson, Luke Lougoon, Ryan Wellington. Calivil United: Jordan Lea, Bailey Greenwood, Brady Childs, Tim Lloyd, Jake Lawry, Samuel Green.

2.4 4.1

11.6 (72) 5.6 (36)

GOALS - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Josh Frilay 4, Kyale Paxton 3, Matthew Quinn 3, Christopher Lewin 2, Nicholas Treseder 2, Alexander Abate 2, Orion Downing 2, Patrick Russell, Jaye Farnsworth, Jack Amos.

GOALS - Mitiamo: Ryan Wellington 8, Lee Dale 4, Timothy Brooks 4, Luke Lougoon 4, William Spicer 3, Kyle Patten 2, Ashley Benbow 2, Luke Crawford, Ben Bacon, Jarryd Wiegard, Jackson Falls. Calivil United: Blake Pickles, Thomas Dargaville, Jake Lawry.

Marong Pyramid Hill

10.5 1.4

BEST - Marong: Nathan Walsh, Kane Newton, Carl Thiesz, Darcy Bakes, Harrison Stewart, Rhian Hender. Pyramid Hill: James Blood, Nathan Catherwood, Matthew Moon, Connor Gibbins, Gervase Birt, Gregory Quinn.

BEST - Bridgewater: Peter Rothacker, Boden Alexander, Liam Jacques, Alex Powell, Thomas Dowd, Andrew Collins. Newbridge : Harry Whittle, Thomas Hobson, Ryan Burt, Mitchell Hocking, Ricky Cathie, Samuel Brynhildsen.

7.4 2.0

6.4 1.2

GOALS - Marong: Cameron Berry 2, Carl Thiesz 2, Max Campbell 2, Harrison Stewart, Raymond Hender, Corbin Stacey, Reece Gretgrix, Kane Newton. Pyramid Hill: Mitchell Dingwall 2, Xavier Ryan, Gervase Birt, Rowan Pollock.

10.10 17.16 21.18 (144) 3.2 3.4 5.6 (36)

GOALS - Bridgewater: Andrew Collins 4, Joshua Martyn 4, Lloyd Needs 3, Liam Jacques 3, Jarrod Fitzpatrick 2, Alex Powell 2, Harry Mckinley 2, Harry Symons. Newbridge: Samuel Brynhildsen 2, Harry Whittle, Ashley Mayo, Caleb Argus.

Mitiamo Calivil United

3.2 1.1

LH PHOTO

GOALS, Bridgewater: Michael Brooks 4, Dylan Robinson 2, Tyler Estrada 2, James Naughton 2, Timothy Belsar, Nicholas Harris. Newbridge: Brandon Reeves 2, Thomas Wilson, Owen Friswell, Mason Wright.

BEST - Bridgewater: James Naughton, Michael Brooks, Nicholas Harris, Jake Higgins, Alexander Pollock, Mitchal Collins. Newbridge: Owen Friswell, Bradley Wilson, Joel Gundry, Brandon Reeves, Keelan Bertuch, Jesse Thorpe.

Mitiamo Calivil United

6.5 0.0

13.9 18.13 27.16 (178) 0.1 2.1 2.1 (13)

GOALS - Mitiamo: Alex Chapman 8, Braydan Riddell 4, Thomas Grant 3, Mason Storey 2, Luke Bennett 2, Jarad Webster 2, William Matthews 2, Brayden Baines, Thomas Hicks, Sean Hanrahan, Kyle Pentreath. Calivil United: William Cole, Corey Henson.

BEST - Mitiamo: Aaron McKean, Matthew Ginnivan, Brenton McKenry, Jarad Webster, Thomas Grant, Jack Vinnicombe.

Calivil United: Corey Henson, William Cole, Brae Mensforth, Caleb Talbot, Lachlan Calder, Oliver Murphy.

Mitiamo Pyramid Hill Marong Bridgewater Maiden Gully BL Serpentine Newbridge Inglewood Calivil United

4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

4 3 3 3 2 1 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 1 2 4 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

552 534 293 282 220 217 103 18 16

87 98 71 76 121 158 394 633 597

634.48 544.90 412.68 371.05 181.82 137.34 26.14 2.84 2.68

16 12 12 12 8 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKING: Rowan Pollock (Pyramid Hill) 1 - 19, Cameron Berry (Marong) 2 - 12, Brayden Baines (Mitiamo) 1 - 12, Kyle Pentreath (Mitiamo) 1 - 9, Joseph Doolan (Maiden Gully YCW) 0 - 9, Michael Brooks (Bridgewater) 4 - 9, Mitchell Dingwall (Pyramid Hill) 2 - 9, Alex Chapman (Mitiamo) 8 9, Thomas Hicks (Mitiamo) 1 - 8, XavierRyan (Pyramid Hill) 1 - 8.

UNDER 18 Marong Inglewood

6.3 0.0

9.5 1.1

12.14 16.19 (115) 2.2 4.2 (26)

GOALS - Marong: Bryce Chapman 5, Liam Giofrelle 2, Thomas Wilson 2, Ethan Murray, Jack Collins, Lewis Stevenson, Tristian Rowe. Inglewood: Izak O’Sullivan, Jackson Luckman, Tyler Murphy, Jaxon Addlem.

BEST - Not supplied.

Maiden Gully Bridgewater

3.9 1.0

6.10 11.15 16.16 (112) 1.2 1.2 1.5 (11)

GOALS - Maiden Gully YCW Eagles: Cody Riddick 5, Jaidyn Taylor 2, Ian Formentera 2, Cooper Hale 2, Darcy Langdon, Tyler Wastell, Mana Clark, Max Ludwig, Jackson Brennan.

Bridgewater: Hudson Pidot.

BEST - Maiden Gully YCW Eagles: Tyler Wastell, Cooper Hale, Cody Riddick, Oscar Keogh, Darcy Langdon, Mana Clark. Bridgewater: Cale Woodhatch, Jack Langtree, Toby Naughton, Terry Nitschki, Nicholas Verley, Hudson Pidoto.

Maiden Gully 4 4 0 0 391 106 368.87 16 Marong 4 3 1 0 350 130 269.23 12 Bridgewater 4 1 3 0 187 289 64.71 4 Inglewood 4 0 4 0 98 501 19.56 0 * Under 18 clubs are using a special draw this season

GOALKICKING SENIORS Braidy Dickens (Pyramid Hill) 3 ...........26 Bailey George (Pyramid Hill) 3.............20 Joshua Martyn (Bridgewater) 4 ...........18 Kain Robins (Marong) 3 .......................15 Ryan Wellington (Mitiamo) 8 ...............15 Timothy Brooks (Mitiamo) 4 ................11 Tyrone Downie (Mitiamo) 0 ..................10 Alex Powell (Bridgewater) 2 ................10 Nat McLaren (Maiden Gully) 0 ............10 Lloyd Needs (Bridgewater) 3...............10

THIS WEEK IT’S a round of big tests for the four of the league’s top sides this Saturday.

Pyramid Hill will want to rebound after the gut-wrenching loss to Marong when they host Maiden Gully YCW, the Eagles comprehensively beaten by Marong a fortnight ago.

But perhaps most interest will be Mitiamo hosting Marong.

The Roos are likely to be boosted with the return of up to six leading players, including Tyrone Dalton.

This will be Mitiamo’s first real challenge of the season and the physical style on display from the Panthers will stretch the home side. The contest between Mitiamo’s skill and Marong’s brute presence will be fascinating.

Bridgewater will continue on its winning way but can expect opening quarter resistance from Calivil’s young brigade who are showing improvement each week.

In the final match this round, Bears Lagoon Serptentine should bring home the points although it may not be all oneway traffic in the first half.

Bridgewater v Calivil United, Mitiamo v Marong, Pyramid Hill v MGYCW, Newbridge v BL Serpentine

NORTH CENTRAL THIS WEEK BOORT are proving themselves one of the league’s improved sides this season.

And this round, the Magpies will be going for a hat-trick of wins when they travel to Charlton.

They must be rated against the bottom-placed side, a win will create space for the Magpies currently in fourth spot.

Cody Gunn has been valuable for the Pies and is sitting in the leading bunch of goalkickers after round four along with Wedderburn’s Hill Holt.

The Redbacks should also continue their unbeaten run - although the opening round draw and some close finishes demand work on percentage.

That can come on Saturday against Wycheproof Narraport.

Charlton v Boort, Birchip-Watchem v Donald, Wedderburn Redbacks v Wycheproof Narraport, St Arnaud v Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers

SENIORS Wedderburn 2.8 Birchip Watchem 2.1

4.9 3.5

5.14 6.9

7.15 (57) 7.11 (53)

GOALS - Wedderburn: W. Holt 2, T. Campbell, L. Edwards, I. Holt, J. Rosengren, J. Piccoli. Birchip Watchem: D. Castellano 2, L. Fowler, M. Berry, D. Ratcliffe, N. Gordon, W. Sheahan.

BEST - Wedderburn: J. Guan, J. Hargreaves, J. Rosengren, J. Lockhart, H. Winter-Irving, M. McEwen. Birchip Watchem: R. Hogan, L. Ryan, D. Ratcliffe, S. Simmons, D. Hinkley, W. Lowe.

Wycheproof-N Boort

2.3 5.0

3.5 9.5

9.9 10.5

12.10 (82) 13.9 (87)

GOALS - Wycheproof Narraport: Not supplied: Boort: C. Gunn 6, B. Deary 3, W. Perryman 2, R. Brown, B. LeonardShannon BEST - Wycheproof Narraport: J. Coatsworth, C. Jones, D. McLennan, R. Botheras, B. Bish, K. Murphy. Boort: K. Wilson, A. Trethowan, M. Chisari, J. Starr, D. Hawker, C. Gunn.

Sea Lake Nandaly Wedderburn Birchip Watchem Boort Donald Wycheproof-N St Arnaud Charlton

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1

0 0 2 2 2 3 3 3

0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

465 281 315 205 204 227 189 173

136 341.91 16 196 143.37 14 191 164.92 8 332 61.75 8 294 69.39 6 261 86.97 4 313 60.38 4 336 51.49 4

GOALKICKING: Billy McInnes (Sea Lake Nandaly)12, Daniel Castellano (Birchip Watchem) 12, Will Holt (Wedderburn) 11, Cody Gunn (Boort) 10, Will Sheahan (Birchip Watchem) 9.

RESERVES Wedderburn 1.1 Birchip Watchem 4.5

2.3 6.10

3.5 3.5 (23) 10.11 17.14 (116)

GOALS - Wedderburn: M. Walton, A. Brett, G. Riley. Birchip Watchem: M. Ryan 5, C. Goode 3, W. Hogan 2, R. Vesikuru 2, J. Ryan, P. Hogan, J. Goldsmith, N. Ryan, T. Brain.

Zen Joyner. Birchip Watchem: T. Colbert, I. Nixon, A. Dean, J. Kahukura, L. Randall, J. Woods.

BEST - Wedderburn: C. Hargreaves, A. Younghusband, L. Sims, L. Ritchie, C. Lang, M. Lockhart. Birchip Watchem: J. Ryan, M. Ryan, T. Gerardi, J. O’Donnell, R. Vesikuru, M. Rickard.

*Boort Sea Lake Nandaly *St Arnaud *Donald *Charlton Birchip Watchem Wedderburn

Wycheproof-N 3.1 Boort 2.3

4.2 4.5

5.6 8.9

6.6 (42) 11.11 (77)

GOALS - Wycheproof Narraport: A. Tormey 3, M. Delaney 2, K. Kennedy. Boort: P. O’Rourke 3, D. Johnston 2, J. Falconer 2, C. O’Rourke, C. McElroy, S. Griffiths, C. Hatcher.

BEST - Wycheproof Narraport: J. McHutchison, H. Moore, T. Keane, M. Hall, A. Tormey, J. Bish. Boort: C. Churchin, C. Hatcher, T. Dewhurst, S. Ellis, T. Healy, C. McLaughlin.

Birchip Watchem St Arnaud Boort Donald Wedderburn Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof-N Charlton

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0

0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

349 311 228 243 228 249 144 45

100 146 167 227 218 229 309 401

349.00 213.01 136.53 107.05 104.59 108.73 46.60 11.22

16 12 12 8 8 4 4 0

GOALKICKING: Daniel Needs (St Arnaud) 18, Samuel Griffiths (Boort) 12, Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) 10, Matthew Ryan (Birchip Watchem) 10, Nathan Wight (Sea Lake Nandaly) 10.

8.3 (51) 20.22 (142)

211 257 210 193 170 221 132

71 136 160 123 143 251 510

297.18 188.97 131.25 156.91 118.88 88.05 25.88

16 12 12 8 8 8 0

0.1 4.3

0.1 8.9

0.2 (2) 10.12 (72)

GOALS - Birchip Watchem: J. Knights 3, C. Daniel 2, J. Daniel 2, C. Barber, O. Cook, R. Herath.

BEST - Wedderburn: A. Thomas, N. Winslett. Birchip Watchem: K. Hamilton, B. Comer, S. Coffey, E. Coffey.

Boort d Wycheproof Narraport on forfeit.

* FF

2.0 6.3 10.11 13.12

1 0 1 1 1 0 0

UNDER 13 Wedderburn 0.0 Birchip Watchem 4.1

Best - Wedderburn: Robert Whyman, Coby Cunningham,

0.0 4.8

0 1 1 2 2 2 4

GOALKICKING: Frasier Holland (Boort) 15, Rory Bigmore (St Arnaud) 9, Max Cahoon (Sea Lake Nandaly) 8, Tom Potter (Boort) 7, Nick Thompson (Charlton) 6.

GOALS - Wedderburn: Robert Whyman 3, Zen Joyner 2, Evan McCoy 2, Flynn Lock. Birchip Watchem: I. Nixon 5, A. Dean 3, C. Boyle 2, S. Hogan 2, T. Colbert 2, T. Knight 2, J. Kahukura 2, J. Woods, C. Lee.

Wedderburn Birchip Watchem

3 3 2 1 1 2 0

* FF

St Arnaud 4 *Donald Charlton Sea Lake Nandaly Birchip Watchem) Boort Wycheproof-N Wedderburn

UNDER 16

3 4 3 3 3 4 4

4 3 4 4 4 3 2 4

0 3 3 2 1 1 0 0

0 0 1 2 3 2 2 4

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

252 179 154 148 129 49 33 56

66 47 94 93 152 156 129 263

381.82 380.85 163.83 159.14 84.87 31.41 25.58 21.29

16 16 12 8 4 4 0 0

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Thursday May 6, 2021

HEARTBREAK FINISH

3 TOP DOGS HURT

PYRAMID HILL finished their top of the ladder clash with Marong with three early season stars injured.

The brutal Loddon Valley league encounter with Marong on Saturday came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end when Dogs’ full-back Dylan Morrison fell to the ground.

The segment of play had put Pyramid Hill deep into attack, desperate to turnaround a three-point deficit with just over four minutes on the clock.

Play was halted at 4.48pm, players huddled while trainers attended Morrison, who had been in the Dogs’ best all day.

An ambulance was called as Morrison remained on the ground. It arrived at 5.55pm, almost 30 minutes after umpires called an end to the game and gave Marong victory in the Herrick Cup match, Morrison was taken to Bendigo Hospital and released late Saturday night.

Centreman Matt Pollock was

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hurt in a tackle just before halftime, walking from the ground but later taken to Bendigo hospital. He was then transferred to the Alfred Hospital with neck injuries and underwent surgery on Tuesday.

And back flanker Brad Driscoll left the ground with a hamstring.

Pollock and Driscoll had been among the Bulldogs’ best in opening rounds.

Despite getting a jump on the Panthers in the first quarter and two goals up at the main break - Pyramid Hill was challenged as the lead see-sawed in the third term.

Marong created the loose player yet a tenacious Pyramid Hill kept coming back.

Niggles behind play saw the Bulldogs keep their composure but going to the final break were eight points down.

Kane Robins slotted through one of his three goals in the opening minutes of the final

Bulldog co-coach Adrian McErvale clears defence at Malone Park. LH PHOTO quarter as the Panthers were caught out of position across the centre and in defence.

Goals from ruckman Matthew Klein-Breteler and Bailey George in the final term kept the margin tight with Marong also finding accuracy.

As play was turned over from one end of the ground to the other, it was Mitchell Cheeseman who tied the scores and gave Pyramid Hill a real chance in what was the best match of the Loddon Valley

league’s first four rounds. The game became more phsyical, the early season title of Top Dog or Top Cat on the line.

The Panthers had a breakaway burst to add three behinds to the scoreboard through quick turnovers.

Morrison, who had been crucial in defence all day for the Dogs, was battling this game game to the end.

He had been part of frenetic play that had the potential to snatch victory in the final min-

utes. Morrison’s injury halted play and the game, points awarded to Marong who, for now, have premiership favourtisism.

Both will figure when it counts though, when it comes finals in September. ● Marong ruckman Adrian Pappin was reported by umpire David Carter for the alleged careless striking of Pyramid Hill’s Billy Micevski in the fourth quarter. Pappin was to front the tribunal last night.