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BEST ON SHOW Ross and Claire McGauchie with their national champion pair crowned at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. LH PHOTO

TERRICK West Merino Stud has claimed a major national title at the weekend’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show.

The McGauchies, of Prairie West, have brought home the ribbon for the nation’s best March-shorn pair for a brother and sister by the same ram.

“This has been our most successful ever Australian Sheep and Wool Show,” said Ross McGauchie of the local stud’s string of successes in Bendigo against studs from across Australia.

Terrick West was also

Stud brings home national title and ribbons galore

awarded the champion and reserve champion in the Marchshorn fine poll ram events, champion in the fine-medium poll ewe and reserve champion poll ram.

The major awards were topped off with a string of ribbons awarded in class events and being named most successful exhibitor of fine-medium wool merinos.

“There were a couple of oth-

er classes where judges had us ahead until the final minutes, swapping the finishing order,” Mr McGauchie said.

And in the national ram sales on Sunday, Terrick West was among the top breeders with “a deep bodied ram with a strong head wide body with a nice medium wool” selling for $16,000.

The stud averaged $9250 for its four rams in the auction conducted at Bendigo’s Prince

of Wales Showgrounds and online.

Mr Gauchie said: “The quality at this show is exceptional and as breeders it’s the opportunity to show what we are doing.”

Mr McGauchie and daughter Claire prepared the stud’s show team of 12 sheep and were helped in the show ring by other family members. “For some, it was their first show.”

The weekend’s successes for Terrick West, entering its 90th year as a stud, follow last year top national prices at ram sales

Stud stringing together top years - PAGE 13

SCHOOL students across the Loddon are expected to again wear masks in the classroom with the release of new State Government recommendations to curb the spread of COVID. Local schools on Tuesday were told the Health Department “strongly recommends that face masks are worn in all indoor settings”.

The recommendation is for all students aged eight and over to wear masks until the end of winter although the State Government says it is not a mandate.

The mask push came as the State Emergency Service dropped the requirement for all volunteers to have had three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Wedderburn SES unit has been operating at reduced capacity after some double-vaxed members refused to have a third dose and were stood done from active duties.

The State Government issued new pandemic orders last week and an SES spokesperson said: “After careful consideration, VICSES will be exercising the exceptional circumstances exemption in the short term, under the new pandemic orders relating to undertaking critical training and emergency response.

“This exemption will allow some members to respond to emergencies or undertake critical training if they have received two doses, but are still to get their third (booster) dose.

“VICSES will continue to support our members in complying with the pandemic orders and provide evidence of three-dose vaccinations, as required by the Department of Health. At VICSES, one of our agreed values is that safety drives our decisions.

Accordingly, it’s important that we follow the public health advice to keep our members, and the community, safe.”

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HILE Bradley of Boort is wanting no trouble on Loddon roads, poor ol’ Will (of quiz fame) has had an unwanted encounter with Pies. Not those mouthwatering varieties found in local bakeries or even the football types. Will has in fact relayed news of his altercation with a feathered one. He writes: I berated a magpie in my yard today! Why? Because it had in its beak a piece of leftover house insulation wool I used around some small trees to retain moisture in the summer. I was worried about said magpie potentially eating it ... and like an idiot, chased said magpie around here and there trying to get it to drop it. Magpie just beaked at me from top of house, as if to say ... what’s your problem mate? Then the penny dropped. It’s probably nesting season and one very smart magpie will have a very warm nest this season no doubt lol.

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ACK to Bradley and his latest sign, put up just in time for the country football and netball TAC road safety round weekend.

Perhaps Bradley should sell his idea to government advertising agencies to spread the very important message about safe driving on the roads and making sure our loved ones

arrive home safely. This could be part of a treemendous new enterprise ... let’s face it, so many great ideas and innovations start in country Victoria, why shouldn’t our local witty signs with the poignant messages be shared around the state?

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E FOUND a few more signs that also highlight the road safety message: After whisky, driving risky, or this one, Road closed to your normal way of life.

RURAL FEEL Ag-art wear creator Heather Watson (right) shared her story of crafting fashion with Nerida Schulz and Jan Schulz at the recent Kooyoora Women’s Network dinner in Inglewood.

Heather is a passionate craftswoman who has displayed her fashion and art across the region.

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Bob for a second term

HERE’S a fair chance some of our local footballers will see plenty of signs when they head off on their end-of-season trips in a few months. OTF readers may recall that last year we featured a big group photograph of the Wedderburn Redbacks, all in the cause of raising funds for their trip.

We’ve been told trip “donations” are still being made this season for every photographic appearance of a player in the Loddon Herald. But from a source who arrived a bit late for the game in Boort at the weekend (he was coached into paying a fine!), there is a sniff that trip organisers and holders of the adventure purse have been escaping photographic penalties to date. Without any encouragement, if you were jumper numbers eight or 10, there may be added focus from our camera in coming weeks!

BOB Steel has been installed for a second successive term as Wedderburn Lions Club president.

Guest speaker at last Friday’s handover dinner was Larissa Patton who talked about her life in agriculture.

Bob said it was pleasing to induct four new members into the club - Bernadette Zubov, Barry Woodward, Andrew Caserta and Rob Guelf - at the dinner.

“The Wedderburn Lions have had a reasonably busy 12 months but would have been busier if COVID had not caused disruptions from June through to October,” he said.

“We were to host the District V1-4 Convention in October and

do some catering for the vintage tractor rally on the first weekend of October but both events were cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

“We were still able to be involved with annual activities such as Christmas on High, Australia Day and catering at the Wedderburn Harness Club cup meeting. Our catering involvement with the Detector Jamboree continued over the long weekend in March.

The dinner was attended by Loddon Mayor Dan Straub and Lions immediate past district governor Harry Brindley. Jon Chandler continues as secretary and Peter Zubov as treasurer.

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Consult call on water

PROPOSALS to give the DJAARA Aboriginal corporation control of water management require more consultation with irrigators, said a key Loddon farmer.

Chairman of Goulburn Murray Water’s Loddon Valley water service committee John Nelson said there had been one online meeting about the proposal that was part of the Water is Life strategy.

Mr Nelson said there had yet to be broader discussion and consultation from GMW with irri-

gators in the Boort and Pyramid Hill districts.

Mr Nelson said that while there had been assurances the proposal would make no difference to water titleholders, more consultation was needed.

DJAARA’s case study in Water is Life says: “There are two main barriers facing Yung Balug in achieving their goals for sole management of the Boort Lakes complex.

“Firstly, existing engagement and partnership activities have

had limited outcomes in terms of a transfer of decision-making power and agency for DJAARA and Yung Balug.

“Secondly, Djaara do not have formal land or water management powers, and existing partnership arrangements are not sufficiently supporting self-determination.

“An important step for Yung Balug’s transition to sole management for the Boort lakes complex is increasing their influence, power and authority over

the land and water landscape.”

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning document Water is Life says it is to “ensure genuine and meaningful outcomes are achieved and shows how a shift to include a cultural water paradigm can benefit Traditional Owners, existing entitlement holders, and all Victorians.”

DJAARA and Water Minister Harriet Shring were approached for comment but no response was received.

IN BRIEF New shop close AFTER months of renovations and fitting out, Inglewood’s fish and chip shop in Brooke Street is closer to reopening with new owners.

Alan Davies told the Loddon Herald he was awaiting final approvals from Loddon Shire to again open the doors. Alan said that once received, stock would be ordered and the first customers welcomed within a fortnight. Local tradesman completed renovations.

Case numbers rise REPORTED COVID-19 cases in the Loddon Shire are again rising. After active cases dipped below 30 early last week, yesterday there were 73 recorded for Loddon communities with 16 new cases added.

Inquest continues THE inquest into the 2009 disappearance of Pyramid Hill’s Krystal Fraser has continued this week. Evidence has been given to the Melbourne sitting of the Coroners’ Court by detectives.

They have named a suspect in the disappearance.

Crash update

Sue Brown and Roxanne Sargent enjoy a morning cuppa at Tuesday’s first gathering in The Bridge community space. LH PHOTO

Bridge to creating new conversations

A NEW community space has brought people together for conversation and a cuppa in Bridgewater.

The town’s Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Tuesday transformed into The Bridge, a new weekly community and assistance initiate for the district.

Among the first to join The Bridge program were residents from Inglewood and District Health.

Reverend Darcy Vaughan said The Bridge would help fill the void of a local meeting place following last year’s closure of Helping Hands opportunity shop. ““We were conscious that there were less places for people to meet and share a cuppa, have conversation,” he said.

“The local communities need places to come and feel it is there space.

“It’s good for the community to talk to each other, where ideas are formed and good for people who may feel isolated and lonely.”

Reverend Vaughan said The Bridge was also a good use for a church building.

“If we don’t use churches (buildings), they don’t stay around forever,” he said.

“To be able to use this building for people from across the district is a blessing to the community.”

Reverend Vaughan said people visiting The Bridge might have future ideas for activities that could be included and “we’re open to how people use the space and time they have together.”

The Bridge is also offering assistance to people who need help and support with household budgets and food.

LODDON police continue to investigate the crash at Bridgewater that saw cars in the hotel carpark damaged and a vehicle end in the Loddon River and removed in a salvage operation last week.

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Party on hold but train starts a new journey THE first trains came in and out of Raywood’s new station on Sunday.

It’s the first time in more than 40 years that trains have stopped in the town that now joins Dingee and Pyramid Hill as stations on the V/Line’s Swan hill line.

But plans for Sunday’s community celebration to welcome back trains were postponed after a train derailment at Goornong last week.

Regional Rail Revival said: “In light of the train derailment and the uncertainty of when train services will resume, we’ve sadly had to postpone our planned community celebrations for Huntly and Raywood, which were scheduled for this weekend.”

The State Government said

community celebrations would instead be held in coming weeks to mark the opening of the new stations built as part of the $49.6 million in Bendigo Metro 3 rail project.

Twenty-eight services a week will stop at Raywood.

Deputy Premier and member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan said: “This is a historic day – decades after trains last departed Huntly and Raywood, we’re proud to bring services back to these growing communities.”

“Thanks to our huge investment in Victoria’s rail network, kids growing up in Huntly and Raywood will be able to hop on a train at their local station and get to Bendigo, Melbourne and, via Melbourne Airport Rail, the rest of the world,” said the Transport Infrastructure Minister.

Glenn Catto and Rob Scholes at Rheola Hall on Sunday. LH PHOTO

Unpeeling layers of history THE mammoth project of unveiling the history layers of Kooyoora State Park started at the weekend in Rheola.

Friends of Kooyoora held the first display and series of talks to capture the stories and memories of the park’s 14 layers of history.

Glenn Catto spoke at Sunday’s session on the district’s successes growing apples last century and the major awards

achieved by his ancestors at Zonnebeke Farm.

Associate professor in Aboriginal history at Federation University David Cahir was guest speaker during Saturday’s sessions.

Friends convenor Rob Scholes said the project was “a pretty ambitious program”.

“We hope to build an archive and have the information we collect publicly accessible,” he

said. “The district has some very old people with a lot history and knowledge ... the project is about capturing that knowledge before it is lost.”

Rob said the project layers - from the geology of the area to return of Dja Dja Wurrung to the park - would also look at significant events and people in the park’s history, indigenous history, pastoral activities and use of the park.

BACKYARD INSIDERS ABC-TV has been back in Pyramid Hill to film final segments for an upcoming episode of Backroads when presenter Heather Ewart and her retired political journalist husband Barrie Cassidy caught up with Victoria Hotel owners Paul and Kath Carter.

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Super tanker arrives A NEW heavy-duty dual-cab tanker will increase Inglewood Fire Brigade’s firefighting capacity and volunteer safety.

The brigade took delivery of the 4000-litre tanker last week and volunteers spent the weekend becoming familiar with the latest safety and firefighting features before starting official training this week.

Captain Andrew Smith said the Iveco truck would replace the brigade’s 20-year-old vehicle.

“The safety aspects of the new truck are huge compared to what we have had in the past,” Captain Smith said.

The larger cabin would have all volunteers travelling to incidents inside the truck that was fitted with adjustable visual monitors to be used when fighting fires “and the capacity to fight running grassfires from inside the cabin”.

“The truck also has radiant heat protection curtains, crew protection water deluge spray system and an internal cabin roll cage,” he said.

The truck is fitted with a direct injection A Class foam tank and vacuum attachments while the 4000-litres water capacity is 25 per cent more than the old truck’s 3000 litres.

Inglewood is one of the first brigades to receive the Iveco tanker under a $23 million Country Fire Authority program.

The tanker comes with a locker for two sets of breathing apparatus and Captain Smith said the brigade would look to in-

Andrew Smith, Zali Smith and Dave Dowler check out the new tanker (above) with Inglewood brigade volunteers.

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crease its number of apparatus sets with existing apparatus able to retained in the brigade’s second firefighting unit.

Captain Smith said the truck’s arrival would give volunteers three months to become proficient in its uses and features before the next fire season. “It’s a great boost to the brigade.”

Put your mark on first arts trail map MORE Loddon creatives have been urged to join the shire’s first arts trail planned for late October.

The shire council has today re-opened expressions of interest from artists and host venues who would like to be part of the inaugural Loddon Valley Arts Trail.

A spokesperson said: “A number of host venues and artists have expressed interest in being part of this year’s Loddon Valley Arts Trail.”

“However, council would love to see some more artists come on board to be a part of the arts trail, which will be held from October 22 to 23,” the spokesperson said.

Artists and venues that are willing to host artists can express interest by visiting www.bendigoregion. com.au/visit-loddon-valley

Handing out birthday cake INGLEWOOD and District Community Bank customers were yesterday tucking into birthday cake as the bank celebrated its 15th anniversary. The celebrations in Brooke Street were also attended by staff and local bank directors.

Rural life thesis earns major history honour KAREN Twigg has been awarded the prestige biennial Serle Award for the best thesis on Australian history.

Karen, who attended East Loddon P12 College in the 1970s and grew up at Bears Lagoon, received the Australian History Association award for her thesis An Environmental History of a Mallee Community.

“The thesis more broadly looks at the difficulties confronting farmers grappling with how to balance the well-being of their soil, family and community with their own future survival,” Karen said.

“Hopefully written in an engaging way, it tells real people’s stories and helps others imagine what the stuggle is like on a daily basis for farmers.”

A public historian for more than 20 years and now living in Melbourne, Karen said regular visits to the Loddon for holidays with family highlighted the lack of knowledge in today’s society for farming and rural areas and keeping communities vibrant and alive.

“That was a motivation for the thesis,” she said, “looking at rural sustainability.”

Judges said Karen’s thesis was an exceptional historical account of a small farming community in the Mallee.

“Karen Twigg tells the stories of farming families and their engagement with the land, chronicling their struggles and victories, hopes and fears, spanning six generations,” they wrote.

“It challenges previous histories that view this life through the binary trope of heroes and victims, while presenting a much more complicated picture of farming families trying to live off the land.

“It is, fundamentally, an environmental history but it is also informed by the approaches of microhistory and oral history.

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Karen Twigg “It is in this way that Twigg masterfully weaves a deeply nuanced analysis of memories discerned from oral interviews with a wide array of historical and environmental records to present a history that is at once personal and at the same time focussed on the deep history of the landscape.

“The thesis is also beautifully written and deeply moving; it challenges readers to thoroughly understand the relationship between farming practices and agricultural landscapes in the past in order to imagine new relationships in the future.”

Karen hopes her award-winning thesis will be published as a book to stimulate interest and knowledge for rural farming communities.

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LODDON HERALD SPECIAL FEATURE

Stamps and much, much more BEHIND the facade of Inglewood’s historic Grant Street post office is a modern postal business.

New owners Kylie Turner and Peter Carter are already adding to products and services to complement to core business of stamps and parcels.

Kylie, who lived in Inglewood as a teenager and whose mother Carolyn Lawrence still lives in town, has quickly added essential office and business supplies to the growing range of products.

And Kylie says local customers can now order any items from the regular Australia Post catalogues and if they are not in stock, delivery will be as soon as just 24 hours later with no delivery fee.

“We want to extend the range of products at the Inglewood Post Office to add to the range of goods and services we already offer to make it easier for our amazing customers from across the district,” Kylie said.

“And we’re adding more products to our gift and book range, many below $10 in price that make ideal presents for our customers to mail to their loved ones. There are some great books and jigsaws ideal for grandchildren, nieces and nephews and more on the way!”

Kylie, who completed the rigorous Australia Post training before taking

NEW owner Kylie Turner is putting her stamp on the Inglewood Post Office where there’s a range of products for home and office over the local post office business earlier this month, said parcels and regular mail, finance and insurance, identity and document services including passport applications were also key to providing a comprehensive local service to the Inglewood district and continuing a tradition that started more than 160 years ago.

The first post office opened in Inglewood on May 14, 1860 in the comer of what was then known as the “Camp”.

When the telegraph line came through

to Inglewood in 1862 the post office also served as a Telegraph Office. In 1883 the present brick post office was built.

Mail in those days was delivered by a postman riding a bike, today Peter is riding around town taking mail to homes within the Australia Post-designated delivery streets.

“Inglewood has always been a great place and Peter and I are really happy to be here running the post office and

continuing a vital service to the community,” Kylie said.

“We’ve been overwhelmed with the welcome we have received since the start of July and we’re keen to keep expanding the range of products and services.

“Inglewood is a growing area and we are really committed to being part of this next exciting era for the town.

“Many things may have changed since the first post office opened but there

is still the important contact that mail provides between people that remains at the heart of our local post office.”

Kylie said the Inglewood Post Office also carried the latest new release stamps for collectors or customers wanting to add a special touch to their envelopes.

“Peter and I look forward to welcoming customers old and new to our Inglewood Post Office and helping with our services and products.”

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Residents call for flood flow fix AN Inglewood couple is frustrated with the wait for stormwater work in their street.

Ken and Ursula Nott also say they have fears for the safety of students at St Mary’s Primary School forced to walk on the road because of the state of footpaths in Southey Street.

Ken said whenever there was heavy rain, water came gushing down the street and ran under property fences.

He said water would sometimes end up around houses a block away.

“We are frustrated. We have been asking since we built our home seven years ago and there have been more homes built in the street since then,” he said.

Ken and Ursula said they had installed a pipe in their driveway “otherwise it would wash away every time it rained”.

“And we’re always cleaning it out,” he said.

They blamed poor stormwater management in the street for the loss of their fruit trees.

“We had two peaches, a nectarine and a plum tree ... water killed the lot,” Ursula said.

The Notts say stormwater damage to footpaths created extra safety issues for pedestrians and students at St Mary’s, forc-

Road safety tops survey SPEEDING and impaired driving, theft and people affected by drugs have been identified as top concerns in the Victoria Police community sentiment survey.

Inspector Donna Mitchell said 95 people in the Goldfields service area, including Loddon, had responded to the survey.

Online safety was featured with scams or phishing being reporting by nearly 20 per cent of respondents.

“I will take these findings to our local safety committee to discuss what proactive measures can be incorporated into our local safety planning to enhance community safety,” Inspector Mitchell said.

The survey was conducted in April and May.

Fuel theft spike

Ken and Ursula Nott are calling for stormwater improvements in Southey Street. LH PHOTO ing them onto the road that was used by some heavy vehicles to avoid travelling in Brooke Street.

They said the street should have a designated school crossing for the safety of students.

“And there needs to footpaths

for the kids to walk on,” Ken said.

Loddon Shire said it was aware of concerns some residents had about stormwater drainage in Southey Street near St Mary’s school.

“Future drainage works have

been identified and designed for Southey Street in this location, with the timing dependent on available funding and the priority of the drainage works relative to other council infrastructure projects,” the shire said in a statement.

POLICE have reported a spike in fuel syphoning over the last three months.

They said that among incidents had been diesel being syphoned from large machinery parked overnight at construction sites.

“As fuel prices rise, this type of offending may become more prevalent,” police said.

Police have urged people to make sure their vehicles are locked, fuel caps locked and garages are locked.

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The taste of good food

STUDENTS are whipping up treats in Wedderburn College’s new cafe after last Thursday’s official opening.

School council president Carolyn Stephenson and canteen manager Kylie Cunningham cut the ribbon during a special assembly of students.

The school funded the $70,000 transformation of the original woodwork and welding been used as a junior art room for the last 10 years room into a modern cafe canteen.

Principal Danny Forrest said the cafe project had been well supported by school volunteers, local tradesmen and community organisations who made donations to make completion possible.

“We have had some very kind donations from groups like the Country Women’s Association and one anonymous donor has paid for new furniture in the cafe,” he said.

Mr Forrest said the cafe would serve as a hospitality training centre for senior students and was being used as a reward space for students demonstrating school-wide positive behaviour.

School student leaders presented appreciation certificates to project supporters during the assembly.

Mr Forrest said the cafe would be a vibrant place for learning at the college.

And it would be one space retained when the $12.9 million upgrade of the college started next year, he said.

Nate Turnbull, Ken Reeves, Annalise Tate and Aria Richardson tuck into jam drop biscuits after Thursday’s opening of the new college cafe. LH PHOTO

Campaign backs farm safety VICTORIAN Farmers Federation has launched its latest Making our Farms Safer Project to boost awareness and highlight the on-farm risks for children through a new safety campaign.

President Emma Germano said the campaign start coincided with National Farm Safety Week and would see a dedicated safety guidebook launched for farming families.

“The Australian agriculture industry sadly represents the highest proportion of accidents causing death in any workplace, with children tragically making up one quarter of these numbers.

“We need to do all we can as an industry to ensure no one has to endure the heartbreak, pain, loss and emptiness that losing a child to a preventable on-farm accident results in,” Ms Germano said.

Event calendar

Rob Williams, Joan Earl, Terry Fahey and Dallas Coghill with thank you certificates.

Kylie Cunningham and Carolyn Stephenson cut the cafe ribbon.

THE Loddon’s 2022-2023 event calendar has been released.

Loddon Shire Council says the calendar will be distributed with rate notices this month and is also available online.

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Immersion visit building leaders LODDON Murray Leadership program participants are mapping the resources and assets of their local communities.

Dingee’s Andrea Boudville this month brought her fellow team members to the town’s bush nursing centre where she is a board member.

Andrea was joined by her 2022 leadership program team members Cr Liesebth Long (Maryborough), Samara Hodson (Macedon) and Tom Whiteman (Romsey) for a tour of the district and a talk by Loddon Mayor Dan Straub.

She said the visit aimed to develop stronger understanding of local communities, the resources and assets and “the

people in our community”. Andrea is being sponsored as a program participant by the Minerals Council of Australia and has been on the bush nursing centre board for six years.

Leadership program director Jude Hannah said this year’s participants were from across 10 shires in the region with groups of four working together to become immersed in their local communities. “The visits give them access to the voices of smaller communities and expand their networks,” Jude said.

Participants are also attending five three-day retreats this year to develop leadership skills.

Leadership program pariticpant Andrea Boudville. LH PHOTO

Shire’s only show will go on, says society BOORT’S agricultural and pastoral society may still be without a show secretary but volunteers have vowed the annual event will make a grand return in October.

Organisers of the Loddon Shire’s only agricultural show say they are putting finishing touches to the first show since 2019.

“We’ve a great committee doing an amazing job to get this year’s event up and running,” said society president Madeleine Scott.

“The volunteers are so important and we all want to make the show a success.”

While unable to fill the vital show secretary position, Madeleine said there would still be some pavilion events.

She said at this stage, sections would be limited to mostly Victorian Agricultural

SCOTTISH artist Shaun Devenney and students from East Loddon P12 College have completed painting murals on the Lions Den at Dingee.

The murals add to Shaun’s artwork now on the walls of the Calivil Hall.

Society and Northern District Agricultural Society Association events.

“It’s a work in progress and we will be trying our best to introduce more sections,” she said.

However, a full program was planned with outdoor events including shearing, dog trials and horse events.

Madeleine said the committee was close to finalising carnival amusements and rides for the October show that would also include the truck show organised by Heath Saunders.

She said music, fireworks and vintage car displays had also been confirmed.

“The Boort Show is incredibly important to the communities of not just Boort but right across the shire to bring people together,” Madeleine said.

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Precision workshop will visit district

WORKING dogs were put through their paces in Wedderburn at the weekend when instructor Neil Winslade gave tips to owners from across the region.

Neil’s school is part of the Ewe Me and the Dog program run by Daniel Ball for the last seven years.

Daniel said class sizes were kept small to maximise learning for the dogs and their owners.

ONE of three Birchip Cropping Group precision agriculture workshops will be held in the Loddon next month.

The Pyramid Hill workshop is part of Society of Precision Agriculture Australia’s national program funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation.

It will be facilitated by renowned precision agriculture consultant and farmer Adrian Roles.

Adrian, who has facilitated the past two years of workshops, said this year’s events would be suited to those new to PA as well as those who had more experience.

“Attendees will gain handson experience in downloading and cleaning data, creating yield maps, creating prescriptions, profit mapping and multi-year analysis,” he said.

“For those that already know the basics there will also be the opportunity to delve deeper into how they can use PA to further improve profitability and aid decision making.”

Neil is pictured explaining techniques to harness the work of dogs rounding up sheep to Eline Vammulkem while (below left) Patrick Winslade enjoys time with dog school participants.

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Suspend river camping call VICTORIAN Farmers Federation wants Environment and Climate Action Minister Lily D ‘Ambrosio to suspend rules that allow camping on riverside farmland due to the biosecurity risks posed by Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

President Emma Germano said the diseases posed a real risk to the agriculture industry and the Government must take swift action to prevent disaster.

The Government has already approved five camping sites on licensed Loddon River farmland between Serpentine and Bridgewater.

“Control measures at our international borders do not go far enough and we need the Victorian Government to step up and protect our livestock and farm businesses,” Ms Germano said.

“Uncontrolled public access to farmland presents the most serious risk to farm bi-

osecurity and we believe it’s a no brainer to suspend the rules that allow camping on riverside farmland.

“We can’t leave anything to chance when an incursion of FMD could cost our economy over $80 billion, leave thousands of people without jobs and devastate our regions,” Ms Germano said.

Ms Germano said strict biosecurity measures in place at farms designed to keep out disease could be rendered useless if public access to farmland remained open.

“Farmers must have the ability to control and trace the movement of people on and off the property on which they have livestock. We can’t do that if we don’t know who’s on our farms.

“Farmers carefully protect our biosecurity because it is fundamental to our ability to produce quality, nutritious and safe food for our community.”

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Department lifts encephalitis ban AGRICULTURE Victoria has lifted movement restrictions on all properties where Japanese encephalitis had been detected or suspected.

The department had reported 23 locations across Victoria, including the Loddon Shire, at the peak of concern and the shire council conducted preventative spraying over several weeks in Bridgewater in April.

Council’s response had been requested by the Health Department following confirmation of an outbreak at a non-commercial premises.

Agriculture Victoria said measures to control Japanese encephalitis would continue including vaccination of workers and families on pig farms and mosquito control as required.

A spokesperson said Agriculture Victoria would continue to work with Department of Health on surveillance and disease modelling to improve our understanding of Japanese encephalitis in Victoria.

“Early detection of the presence of Japanese encephalitis is critical for strategic control and anyone who suspects Japanese encephalitis on their property

must call the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or contact their local vet.

“Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease of animals and people that is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It can cause encephalitis in humans and reproductive failure, fever and encephalitis in animals, primarily pigs.

“Consequently, it is a notifiable disease in humans and animals in all states and territories.”

In February, Japanese encephalitis was detected in piggeries across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.

This initiated a national emergency response that involved both animal and public health government agencies.

“Significant work has been undertaken to collect epidemiological information on each of these properties, so that the extent and impact of the disease can be better understood,” the department said.

Pig owners are asked to remain vigilant for signs of mosquito activity and Japanese encephalitis, it said.

SHEEP LESS lambs were penned at Bendigo on Monday but there was a jump in sheep supply to 6200 head for an unusual winter yarding where there was more mutton on offer than lamb.

Quality in the lambs was very mixed with a lot of secondary types in the light and trade weight categories, while there was still some handy heavy fed lambs over 24kg cwt.

Not all buyers were active and others were only willing to operate at cheaper price levels in a market that became very dull.

Heavy and light lambs averaged $10 to $20/head cheaper, while the neatest trade types sized from 22-26kg cwt fared better to ease $3 to $8/head.

Most sheep were also $10 to $20/head easier amid erratic bidding at times.

Heavy export lambs $215 to a top of $258 for a ballpark cost of 720c/kg cwt, but with some of the heaviest 35kg plus lambs down to 680c/kg cwt.

Pens of heavy crossbred lambs 26-30kg cwt from $208 to $229/ head and the neatest heavy trades $180 to $214/head.

On a carcass basis the better presented lambs in these categories were trending from 750c to 780c with just isolated sales above 800c/kg cwt.

Plainer tradeweighted lambs and odd penlots were treated harshly by buyers paying from $135 to $175/head at anything

from 650c to 740c/kg cwt.

Lightweight lambs under 20kg cwt were some of the hardest hit in the cheaper market with only limited restocking interest against processors for results of $96 to $135/head.

Very small lambs, including some Merinos sold from $42 to $88/head.

The increase in sheep numbers was influenced by the return of a major export processor after winter maintenance, and some good heavy ewes and wethers were yarded.

But again not all processors were active on mutton and prices were erratic and cheaper.

Heavy crossbred ewes $168 to $194 for most with just one pen to $200/head.

Heavy Merino wethers $152 to $180 and ewes $158 to a top of $210/head for a woolly pen.

General run of light to medium sheep $100 to $135/head.

Mutton was estimated as costing buyers from 550c to just over 600c/kg cwt for the better lines of Merino wethers.

CROSSBRED LAMBS D Tuohey Terrick Terrick East (24) $258, B Burke Nathalia (54) $256, A & T Cole Neilborough (60) $255, A,L,B & R McIntosh Wanalta (99) $249, PA & NE Clarke Kyneton (56) $247, Andshara Family Berrimal (38) $244, PA Condely Lake Meran (24) $236, MD & PP Connors Moama (65) $229, R Fisicaro (Worragoon) (119) $226, Mathew Lockhart Berrimal (37) $225, P & N Fitzpatrick, Barrakee (14) $218, C & M Stone Raywood (43)

You can elect to pay your rates in full as a lump sum (which is due to be paid by 15 February 2023). You can also opt to pay your rates in quarterly instalments, which are due on or before 30 September 2022, 30 November 2022, 28 February 2023 and 31 May 2023.

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MERINO WETHERS G & L McGurk Charlton (192) $180, K,E & J Leach Rheola (221) $166, T & L Fitzpatrick Charlton (107) $165, T & D Roberts Charlton (39) $152.

CROSSBRED EWES B & P Meighan Mitiamo (23) $200.

MERINO EWES P Gooch Pipers Creek (30) $203, RN Neilson Baringhup (38) $184, F & S Gunther Pyramid Hill (179) $184, S Murphy Warracknabeal (295) $174, Andshara Family Berrimal (65) $165, N &K Holt Wedderburn (36) $161, Karwoola P/L Pyramid Hill (37) $150.

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GRAIN Boort Grain Co-op prices at Tuesday: Wheat - H1 $423 FIS. H2 $418 FIS. APW $393 FIS. ASW $376 FIS, GP1 $328 FIS. Barley - PL1 ISCC $364 FIS. SP1 ISCC $364 FIS. Bar1 $344 FIS. Season 22-23 deld site APW MG $385. Bar1 MG $337 +$20 Malt.

Forum discount tickets for registrations this month

Rates notices are in the mail During July, property owners will begin receiving their 2022/23 annual rates notice from Council.

$216, C & D Liphuyzen Deniliquin (29) $215, AB & KB Broom Neereman (63) $214, JM Hiscock & Sons Kilmore (55) $210, M & S Moore Kyabram (27) $208, Mildenhall Farm Serpentine (25) $200.

A reminder that registrations are now open for the Loddon Healthy Minds Network 2022 Suicide Prevention Forum (SPF22), with discount tickets applying for registrations for the entire month of July.

5494 1200. If you anticipate that you might have an issue in paying your rates, please make sure to talk to Council.

This year rate notices will also reflect the property’s 2022 valuation. If you wish to lodge an objection against your 2022 valuation, you can do so by ringing Council on 5494 1200 and requesting an objection form.

You can also log your objection electronically via the Rating Valuation Objections Portal at https://ratingvaluationobjections. vic.gov.au Objections must be lodged within eight weeks of the date of issue on the rate notice to be eligible.

The forum will be held on Thursday 20 October from 9am to 3.30pm at the Inglewood Community Hub and will focus on suicide prevention strategies that work in rural areas.

A number of experts and speakers will present at the forum, giving insights into solutions and strategies to address rural mental health. This includes renowned mental health speaker, author and radio broadcaster Craig Hamilton.

There is a limited amount of free tickets for Loddon region community members and volunteers.

Please call Vicki at Council on 5494 1230 to register for these limited free tickets.

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FEATURES | OPINION & QUIZ

Put your hands up high 1. What is chalk used in classrooms primarily made out of?

2. Do lemons have more or less sugar than strawberries?

3. In which country is the Valley of the Kings located?

4. True or false – George Washington had false teeth.

5. How long is the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

6. What is a group of lions called?

7. How many time zones are there in the world?

8. In the TV show “Thunderbirds”, what was Lady Penelope’s chauffeur called?

9. The unicorn is the official animal of which nation?

10. Roughly what percentage of Australia’s land mass is used for agriculture?

11. Where would you find the longest train platform in Australia?

12. Entomology is the scientific study of what?

13. Which sport uses a net on a stick to pass, catch, and shoot a ball into goals?

14. Sunshine is a good source of which vitamin?

15. What is the largest land animal?

16. The Seven Dwarfs accompany which princess?

17. Emerald is a shade of which colour?

18. How many players in total are on a basketball court at any one time?

19. Luke Skywalker is a central character in which movie franchise?

20. What animal features on the flag of Western Australia?

ANSWERS

CHIPPING in and lending a hand are time-honoured characteristics of living in rural communities.

The contribution to society of people helping family, friends and neighbours has often been handed down through the generations in the service of enriching a community whether a town or a district.

To give it a modern descriptor, this is called volunteering. The latest Census data shows that one in four Loddon residents volunteer their time to local groups and organisations.

One may have thought the level of chipping in would have been higher.

But, it must not be forgotten, many of the outlets and opportunities for com-

EdiToRiAL munity engagement and involvement virtually evaporated during the times of harsh COVID restrictions and lockdowns that coincided with the taking of the Census last August.

Many people by then had perhaps found other pursuits and activities to occupy their time, lost the momentum of life built through the decades to keep doing what until March 2020 had been normal.

As life returns to something pretty close to pre-COVID normal, however, many Loddon organisations are putting out the call for people to step forward,

put up their hand and be part of making great things happen in their local communities.

It may take a year or two for people to get back into the groove of volunteering, of being involved, making a contribution.

The social fabric of our communities needs more people to rediscover the satisfaction that comes from helping others without the want of public gratification.

So, if you have an hour or two to spare in a day, week, month or year, strengthen our fabric as a volunteer.

the research, development and adoption of clean hydrogen technologies.

The Nationals in government will keep the lights on and prices low while our state continues to move forwards and more renewables enter the energy market.

It’s commonsense at a time when fuel, food and vegetables, power, gas and interest rates are rising – with more increases expected to come.

Only The Nationals in government will deliver a sensible plan and real solutions to build the energy system of the future – meaning more reliable, cheaper and clean power for all Victorians.

worth in regarding our Midnight Dip (Loddon Herald report of river crash, July 14 edition).

For years I have taken every opportunity that came my way, ie Loddon Shire Council surveys, BOLD Bridgewater on Loddon Development surveys requesting the need for more bollards on the approaches to our bridge.

The car park at the hotel never looked secure to me and most, more dangerous is the Inglewood approach.

There needs to be bollards from the corner of the Kerang road to the bridge.

If a car lost control from that entrance it would most certainly end up in the river.

And if a child was in the back it could end up being drowned.

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Power back to people Sir, Rising household energy bills are just one of the painful financial impacts of the skyrocketing cost-of-living for regional Victorians.

While Victorian Labor is firmly sitting on its hands and refusing to offer us any relief, voting for a change in Government in November will deliver you and your family positive solutions to bring down your household bills.

On the weekend, the Victorian Nationals announced our plan for cheaper energy bills and lower emissions.

We’ll upgrade transmission lines to western Victoria, which will unlock increased opportunities for renewable development in the Wimmera and Mallee.

Our plan to give power back to the people will support installation of solar power and battery storage for one million Victorian homes with new rebates that will put up to $4400 back in Victorian’s pockets.

The good news is this rebate will double for eligible rental households.

We believe government also has to play its part.

The Nationals will lead the way by installing solar panels across public infrastructure, including schools and social housing.

Our plan will secure new gas supplies for Victoria by legislating a Local Gas Guarantee within the first six-months of government. It also includes a $1 billion Victorian Hydrogen Strategy to support

Emma Kealy Deputy Leader of The Nationals

Deirdre Ryan Bridgewater

Bridge approaches need bollards Sir,

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just want to put my two pounds

REAdERS’ onLinE woRdS Loddon River crash, vehicles damaged as car ends up in river, police and residents call for safety bollards Victoria Talbot wrote: More safety meas-

ures? May as well just bubble wrap the whole outside.Honestly it’s not like it’s confusing to see the giant bridge that you’re supposed to drive over.

Glyn Jarrett wrote: Sometimes nothing can be done for stupid drivers!

Heathcote Football League says it will welcome Marong and Maiden Gully clubs Jo Guthrie wrote: looks like we had the last Mick Herrick memorial family gathering - we will have to make sure we still meet up somewhere.

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FEATURES

Breeding culture grows reputation of Loddon Valley studs

Genetics of success

By CHRIS EARL

THE Terrick West Poll Merino Stud at Prairie West is stringing together successes.

While still celebrating the stud’s best-ever Australian Sheep and Wool Show result, Ross McGauchie also looks back on 2021 as the year that saw the family’s Terrick West Merino Stud with its best ever three rams.

Two were sold for eye-watering prices to buyers wanting genetics from the Prairie West stud, one ram has been retained on property and the McGauchies also have semen rights for the stud stars as the family’s third and fourth generations enter a 90th year producing quality sheep in the northern Loddon Valley plains, once a Victorian dairying epicentre.

Originally pencilled in for the Adelaide ram sales, lockdowns and border restrictions instead saw the sires sold privately.

“Martin” sold for $30,000 to Glenpaen Merino and Poll Merino Stud in a deal inked at the Victorian Merino Field Day at Marnoo.

Ross said: “He is a terrific sheep. Structurally he is a very good ‘modern Merino’ with a great carcass and high quality wool. It’s really good that people have confidence in our sheep.”

Confidence of buyers in Terrick West’s progeny continued soon after the private sale of Hay Show 2021 champion March shorn ram “Kiwi” for $20,000 to Victoria’s Kilcoolin Holdings.

“It’s very humbling and satisfying to get that recognition from other breeders for what we do and the Merino genetics we invest in … it’s real, not made up, recognition within the industry,” Ross said.

Martin, Kiwi and brother Marshall were taken to Apiam in Deniliquin last September for semen collection.

Ross said the stud had produced some good sheep since his grandparents established the stud in 1933 and settled at Prairie West in 1948.

“There have been some good sheep in the past … our grandparents main objective was to keep improving every year,” he said.

“We believe this trio of rams sired from Wallaloo Park 60 are the best rams that we have bred at Terrick West and are excited to see what they produce.

“To have two rams in the selling bracket achieved last year was certainly pleasing.”

He said the stud’s sheep today were “bigger, plainer and more fertile”.

“As an industry we are demanding that type of sheep. The big folds of the neck are long gone,” Ross said.

“Rather than just look at them as wool producers, we consider the whole sheep and this shows just how terrific the Merino is producing meat and wool.”

Ross said embryo transfer was making a difference to the stud’s performance with the aim of between 10 and 20 lambs from every ewe.

“The emphasis was also on the rams but we now possibly place as much importance on ewes for breeding,” he said.

“The ‘blokes’ with the best ewes will then produce the best rams. This also gives stability for studs and the industry and more value to the females.”

Semen sales were giving smaller studs

Ross McGauchie with one of the weekend’s prize-winning sheep.

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Claire McGauchie and producers across Australia access to genetics “whereas it used to be that the big studs would keep the good rams to themselves”.

“Small studs didn’t have access to those genetics but the field is much more even now and that has brought benefits right across the industry,” he said.

“And semen sales are very good, enabling us to sell the rams and keep the semen that you then see out in the paddock again.”

Ross said he started buying semen for use in the Terrick West stud 20 years ago.

“If they breed well we have sons, if not we move on.”

Terrick West was introduced to semen collection in the early 1980s when Ross met Roger Carmony at the AI centre in Tongala.

“We’ve been doing it ever since in the

last week of November before the real warm days start. There can be some challenges trying to synchronise 400 ewes in one day. The key is well and truly in the timing.”

On today’s flock, Ross said: “Young Terrick West sires consistently produce high volumes of soft handling, deep-crimping wool in the 17-19 micron range with high comfort factors – on frames weighing over 100kg still with their lambs teeth.

“This balance is reflected in our flock, where average micron over the last three years has fallen below 19 (18.2 in 2020) and our mature animals average more than 8kg of wool production each year.

“Terrick West’s large-framed and plainbodied sires are also critical for many of our clients joining ewes to Border Leicesters and other terminal sires – where Terrick West’s consistently bulky and deep-

crimping wool ensures ongoing wool clip value in addition to profitable meat production.”

Ross said the Loddon Valley’s reputation as a sheep producing district reflected “a great love and understanding of the industry” by local studs.

“It’s no secret that the best studs congregate in an area – around Marnoo, the Riverina and this area,” he said. “The success of studs encourages others.”

While Terrick West celebrated with a trio of star rams in 2021, there’s the passion of another trio that drives the successes for the stud at shows, sales and auctions. Ross has at his side wife Robyn and daughter Claire in maintaining flock standard and pushing genetic improvement in the progeny.

“Claire is a really good judge and was the one who made us look at the quality of our ewes as well that has helped our breeding,” he said.

“We need young people in the industry … the next generation building on what we have today.

“My grandfather, father and uncle started the stud back in 1933 and I know they would be proud of the sheep we breed today, building on the work they did.”

And if 2021 saw Terrick West stud with its best ever three rams, the weekend’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show confirmed that Ross, Robyn and Claire put forward their top genetic rams and returned home with their best ever results at the nation’s premier Merino competition.

* This article was first published in the 2022 Victorian Merino Studbreeders’ Association Yearbook.

We believe this trio of rams sired from Wallaloo Park 60 are the best rams that we have bred

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League votes yes after Eagles, Panthers talks HEATHCOTE Football League last Thursday confirmed it would accept Marong and Maiden Gully if transfer applications were approved.

The two Loddon Valley clubs have been in talks with Heathcote league over the past month although no official request for transfer can be made until August 1 under AFL Central Victoria rules.

Heathcote president Peter Cole said acceptance of the two clubs was conditional on approvals be-

ing gained. If the clubs make application to change leagues, the matter can then be discussed by the Loddon Valley league and if refused, Marong and Maiden Gully could appeal to AFL Central Victoria.

The Heathcote decision comes as AFL Central Victoria is expected to release further details of its review of junior football in the region. The commission has been meeting with clubs and Heathcote has said it opposes any changes.

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NORTH CENTRAL HOCKEY SCOREBOARDS Under 12: Donald drew Wycheproof Narraport 1-1, Birchip Watchem lost to Charlton 0-3, St Arnaud d Sea Lake Nandaly 4-1, Boort d Wedderburn 2-0.

St Arnaud 34 94 Charlton 28 78 Sea Lake Nandaly 24 67 Donald 16 44 Birchip Watchem 16 44 Boort 11 31 Wycheproof N 7 19 Wedderburn 2 6 Under 15: Donald d Wycheproof Narraport 12-1, Birchip Watchem

d Charlton 3-2, St Arnaud d Sea Lake Nandaly 9-1.

St Arnaud 26 87 Charlton 22 73 Birchip Watchem 22 67 Donald 15 45 Sea Lake Nandaly 6 20 Wycheproof N 6 20 Boort 6 20 Women: Donald lost to Wycheproof Narraport 2-5, Birchip Watchem lost to Charlton 2-3, St Arnaud d Sea Lake Nandaly 9-1.

Charlton 30 100 Birchip Watchem 27 82

Wycheproof N 22 73 St Arnaud 11 37 Boort 10 33 Sea Lake Nandaly 6 20 Donald 0 0 Men: Donald d Wycheproof Narraport 2-1, Birchip Watchem lost to Charlton 1-7, St Arnaud d Sea Lake Nandaly 9-1.

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A complete tournament BOORT has wrapped up its first full tournament in three years.

Events were played over four days last week, in contrast to the COVID-impacted years when some events were completed and others cancelled after postponements.

Last Thursday’s ladies’ A Grade four-ball was won by Marg Nelson and Michelle Dillon with 46 points from Glenda Bird and Carolyn McHugh 44.

Debbie Bish and Janine Wiltshire 46 won B Grade from Jean Youl and Deanne Free 45.

Thirty ladies contest the event with the team trophy going to Dot Beattie, Beth Thompson, Michelle Dillon and Marg Nelson with 90 points.

Nearest the pins: Julie McLennan, Michelle Dillon, Karen Allison.

Forty-seven players battled Friday’s men’s four-ball with the results very close and hotly contested.

Leigh White and Lindsay Kramer won A Grade with 45 from Vince GrantDick McLennan 46 pts while B Grade went to Owen Bailey and David Fry from Scott Rollinson and Alister McDougal 46.

Grant Tooth and Damien Lanyon had 24 on the out nine while Barry Kennedy and Alister McDougal finished with 22 on the 7/17/22, 9:41 PM inward nine. Nearest the pins: Ken Scarffe, Peter Meehan, David Fry. Jake Wright.

Saturday’s A Grade winner Craig Burn (left) with Tim Lanyon and Jordan Briggs and (right) Michael Stringer plays his shot.

LH PHOTOS

Saturday’s first 27-hole event was held with just over 20 players taking part throughout the day under breezy conditions.

27 scratch - A Grade: Craig Burn 37+74=111. B Grade: Shayne Morris 39+84=123. C Grade: Heather Hogan 88–12=76.

19 handicap - A Grade: Chris Loeliger 36+74=110. B Grade: Vince Grant 37.5+70=107.5. C Grade: Di Johnston 91–8=73.

9 handicap - A Grade: Jordan PHGC Tournament Flyer 2022 REV 1-1 (1).jpg Briggs 36+2=38. B Grade: Damien Lanyon 39–5=34. Nearest the pins: Craig Burn, Di Johnston,

Vince Grant, Steven Briggs.

Teams: James Loeliger, Chris Loeliger Allen Stringer.

To round off the tournament week, a mixed foursomes event took place with nine pairs playing a reduced 14-hole competition to beat the bad weather forecast for later in the day.

Scratch: Karen Allison and Craig Allison 58. Nett and Weaver Cup: Dot Beattie and David Hellsten 46. runners-up Hannah Mullins and Chris Hatcher 46.7, Gil Tweddle and Alister McDougal 47.3.

Stranger things on back nine SUBLIME conditions, they were not, a relatively small, but nonetheless fearless Eskimos, rugged up and tackled the extremely changeable conditions on Sunday.

At the turn of the 18 holes, already Will Macintyre and Nathan Joyner had recorded a remarkable 22 stableford points and were beginning to pull away from the irrepressible David Vanstone and David Pattison, with the former duo quite rightly expecting to be the winner on the day!

However, it was not to be as Rob Stranger again produced some outstanding golf shots on the back nine holes to pip both William on countback (equal 37 points), and a fast finishing Nathan Joyner (36 points) on the very last hole and win the day for the third straight week.

However again.. golf is never always just about who won.

What it’s really often about is just who did hit that longest drive down the fairways.

And that award this week goes to Nathan J with a slightly wind assisted 260m bomb over Rob stranger a mere two metres in arrears on the par 5 12th. Great hitting guys.

- WILL McINTYRE Wedderburn’s 100th tournament has started with play continuing over the weekend.

Details in next week’s Loddon Herald.

Great Scott! Matt’s top day PLAYERS were met with cold and windy conditions on Sunday for the annual Jim Hoban Memorial Day at Pyramid Hill.

Jim was a valued life member of the club and is remembered for his kindness, gentle nature and excellent putting skills.

Winner of the day was Matt Scott with an excellent score of 38 points. Matt was also the winner of the NTP on the 2nd hole and the Jim Hoban Memorial count your putts trophy, with 24 putts.

The club’s junior golf program started on Sunday and it was brilliant to have 15 participants attend.

During the session they developed their chipping, putting and full swing. The program will continue to run on the next three Sundays from 11am to midday.

This week will see the annual Carmody Shield competition - a three-person ambrose, where you can bring a team or be in a draw for partners for 12.30pm hit off.

Matt Scott

Inglewood Golf Club Annual Golf Tournament

26th July to 31st July 2022 Tuesday: Women’s 4BBB Stableford HIT OFF 10.30AM Friday: Men’s 4BBB Stableford HIT OFF 10.30AM Sunday: Men’s 27-hole stroke HIT OFF 8.00AM Entries to Bev Taig 0427 387 377 David Vanston 0402 231 288

Loddon HERALD Thursday July 21, 2022 | 17

NETBALL & HOCKEY | SPORT NETBALL SCOREBOARDS LODDON VALLEY 13 and under: Maiden Gully 3, 8, 12, 13, (13) lost to Pyramid Hill 2, 13, 18, 22, (22), Calivil 9, 23, 37, 41, (41) d Bridgewater 2, 7, 9, 9, (9),Mitiamo 11, 15, 27, 34, (34) d Inglewood 4, 7, 10, 10, (10).

Marong Pyramid Mitiamo BL Serpentine Calivil Maiden Gully Inglewood Bridgewater

179.33 186.30 167.40 118.38 123.84 73.54 30.14 31.45

44 40 36 32 24 20 16 12

15 and under: Mitiamo 5, 12, 16, 21, (21) lost to Inglewood 14, 28, 42, 50, (50), Calivil 13, 24, 36, 43, (43) d Bridgewater 7, 10, 16, 22, (22), Maiden Gully 11, 22, 30, 42, (42) lost to Pyramid Hill 12, 24, 31, 43, (43).

Marong Calivil Pyramid Hill Maiden Gully BL Serpentine Bridgewater Inglewood Mitiamo

330.77 164.87 126.28 145.00 134.46 88.94 34.71 20.08

52 38 34 32 28 16 16 8

17 and under: Calivil 8, 16, 19, 30, (30) lost to Bridgewater 8, 20, 26, 36, (36), Marong 13, 21, 29, 35, (35) lost to Newbridge 11, 26, 36, 52, (52).

Maiden Gully Newbridge Bridgewater Calivil BL Serpentine Marong Mitiamo

193.09 161.51 124.62 151.54 143.25 61.24 23.08

40 40 40 38 30 20 12

A Grade: Maiden Gully 13, 23, 44, 57, (57) d Pyramid Hill 4, 17, 27, 31, (31), Calivil 6, 8, 15, 34, (34) lost to Bridgewater 8, 26, 33, 40, (40), Marong 13, 26, 35, 48, (48) d Newbridge 13, 21, 29, 38, (38).

Maiden Gully Mitiamo Marong Calivil Bridgewater Newbridge Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine

165.14 134.94 123.00 128.84 109.32 71.28 65.03 46.17

44 42 38 36 32 16 12 4

B Grade: Maiden Gully 20, 29, 43, 55, (55) d Pyramid Hill 5, 12, 18, 26, (26), Marong 10, 25, 36, 49, (49) lost to Newbridge 13, 31, 44, 55, (55), Mitiamo 9, 26, 36, 49, (49) d Inglewood 17, 24, 37, 44, (44),Calivil 13, 19, 27, 38, (38) lost to Bridgewater 5, 25, 36, 48, (48).

Clash of the A Grade centres: Meg Lowry (Wedderburn) and Emmerson Doyle (Boort). LH PHOTO Newbridge Bridgewater Maiden Gully Marong Calivil Pyramid Mitiamo Inglewood BL Serpentine

154.65 134.99 143.49 117.76 97.04 81.14 74.24 71.69 64.63

44 44 36 36 20 20 12 12 0

C Grade: Maiden Gully 18, 28, 37, 44, (44) d Pyramid Hill 3, 11, 20, 31, (31), Marong 8, 23, 33, 42, (42) d Newbridge 12, 19, 29, 35, (35), Mitiamo 6, 16, 24, 41, (41) lost to Inglewood 16, 30, 46, 56, (56), Calivil 11, 19, 26, 33, (33) lost to Bridgewater 15, 33, 47, 57, (57).

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

166.12 118.79 145.34 130.49 98.35 93.56 79.87 65.95 58.93

48 40 36 36 24 20 12 8 0

C Reserve: Maiden Gully 10, 23, 39, 57, (57) d Pyramid Hill 2, 4, 9, 10,

(10), Marong 14, 23, 32, 41, (41) d Newbridge 10, 18, 19, 28, (28), Mitiamo 6, 18, 29, 39, (39) d Inglewood 4, 13, 23, 33, (33), Calivil 10, 20, 29, 33, (33) ,lost to Bridgewater 12, 22, 35, 46, (46).

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

295.45 191.32 144.47 133.24 125.76 93.24 55.25 37.09 26.19

48 42 34 32 32 16 16 4 0

NORTH CENTRAL 14 and under: Boort lost to Wedderburn 23-24, Birchip Watchem d Charlton 31-4, St Arnaud d Sea Lake Nandaly 33-13, Donald lost to Wycheproof Narraport 5-31.

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

266.40 157.72 136.26 123.19 74.10 75.37 74.09

48 44 36 24 16 12 12

Courtney Gleeson (Wedderburn) and Kazzandra Adams during the B Grade match. LH PHOTO Charlton

30.94

0

17 and under A: Birchip Watchem d Charlton 45-10, Donald lost to Wycheproof Narraport 24-26.

Donald Boort Birchip Watchem Wycheproof N St Arnaud Charlton

21.97 13.83 11.77 9.81 9.09 5.26

36 24 24 12 8 0

17 and under B: St Arnaud lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 10-18.

Donald Boort Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly St Arnaud

26.68 24.34 10.84 11.04 7.98

22 20 14 10 2

A Grade: St Arnaud lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 31-61 Birchip Watchem lost to Charlton 20-33, Donald d Wycheproof Narraport 48-46, Boort lost to Wedderburn 38-50.

Wedderburn Charlton Boort Sea Lake Nandaly Birchip Watchem Wycheproof N

231.28 110.77 117.43 106.90 98.42 91.70

48 36 28 26 20 18

Donald St Arnaud

101.13 30.26

16 0

B Grade: Boort lost to Wedderburn 27-47, Birchip Watchem lost to Charlton 28-38, St Arnaud lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 24-66, Donald d Wycheproof Narraport 63-33.

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

267.13 143.12 129.41 89.70 92.84 92.05 70.10 34.89

48 40 32 24 20 20 8 0

C Grade: Birchip Watchem d Charlton 61-14, Boort lost to Wedderburn 20-42, Donald d Wycheproof Narraport 55-28, St Arnaud lost Sea Lake Nandaly 10-85.

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

232.73 184.69 195.79 129.71 93.99 68.41 37.16 18.59

48 42 36 28 20 10 4 4

First half full of thrilling action IT WAS goal for goal in the first half on the tense clash between Boort and undefeated Wedderburn in North Central netball.

Boort took the lead at the half time break. Georgia Sheahan and Izzy Coutts were working tirelessly in the circle for the Pies.

Roxy Train and Emma Darker were strong in defence putting immense pressure on the Wedderburn goalers.

But the association pacesetters turned up the tempo in the second half with a few positional changes and overtook the young Pies.

Meg Lowry was incredibly strong and easily transitioned from the centre to goal shooter where she filled the void created

when Shelley deAraugo was unavailable for the key clash.

Best for Boort were Georgia Sheahan and Izzy Coutts while Aliza Lockhart and Emma Lockhart were best on court for the Redbacks who sit three games and more than 100 per cent clear on top of the ladder.

In B Grade, it was the Redbacks also kept their undefeated status.

Both teams started nervously and hesitantly, full of strong and damaging players.

The first quarter saw even scores at the break. Pies; Grace Hosking and Erin Twigg shutting down their opponents.

Wedderburn fired in the second quarter with some great

defence and strong rebounds.

Boort matched Wedderburn in the third quarter but the Redbacks played a more consistent game and took the four points.

Grace Hosking and Kath Lanyon were best for Boort.

In C Grade, Wedderburn pulled away and gained momentum and steadied all down the court to gain the win and continues it lead into the finals starting next month.

It was a tight, contested game from the first whistle of the under 14 game with strong defence from Pies’ Bella Quinn and Milly Scott. Wedderburn just pipped Boort in the last few seconds to win by a goal. Pies’ best were Eliana Haw and Milly Scott.

Boort youngsters had their NetSetGo match of the season on Saturday. The junior Pies have some strong numbers coming through and club officials say there much enthusiasm and positive vibes among all the players.

18 | Loddon HERALD Thursday July 21, 2022

SPORT | LODDON VALLEY

Dogs bit hard on rebound AFTER tasting defeat in both football games last week, Pyramid Hill bounced back with vengeance on Saturday.

At the Eagles Nest in Maiden Gully, the Dogs marked their territory from the opening bounce of the reserves’ clash.

They jumped from the blocks and posted nine scoring shots in the opening term.

At the main break the lead had been pushed out to six goals, and by doubling their half time score in the last half, the result was an 82-point win.

Will Perryman was a reliable, unstoppable attacking option and finished the game with nine goals, whilst Rohan Pollock maintained his lead on the goalkickers table with another “handful”.

All players made a contribution, but in particular the run and carry of Luke Padgham and Oscar Miller, the assuredness of Jack Douch and Brad Moon in defence and the usual bullocking work of Nathan Moon and Nick Skinner came under notice.

The senior clash was tighter than the final score indicated, although at no time did the Bulldogs look like losing.

But for errant kicking for goal the game could have been decided at the first change. Ten scor-

Alex Daniels marks in front of goal for Calivil. LH PHOTO ing shots, for three goals only, provided a handy 18-point buffer into a three-goal breeze, and it was expected the visitors would then go on with it.

Spirited resistance and a genuine attack on the ball carrier meant the Eagles had kept the margin to 29 points at the main break, and would have felt pleased with their efforts.

However, this buffer was extended to almost seven goals at the last change, and five goals to none saw the final margin nudging 13 goals.

The win for the ‘Dogs was built

TAC round: Pyramid Hill captains Steven Gunther and Nathan Moon.

on excellent rebounding defence from Zac Dingwall and Gavin James, tough in and under work

by Ryley Dickens and Brad Ladson, and some polish in the forward zone from skipper Steven Gunther and the elusive Bailey George.

Mitiamo showed superior pace and skill against Inglewood, avoiding a repeat of their close finish when the two met earlier in the season.

After a slim lead going into the first break, the Blues could not muster the momentum that had them flying high and mixing

it with the best in the first half of season as the Superoos pulled away.

However, the Blues’ young brigade continued to grow in strength and confidence with Jaspa Wendels this week named In their best.

Calivil was no match for Bridgewater after a hotly-contested first half.

The Mean Machine was able to gain the edge through Callum Prest, Jack Symons and Darcy Wood, repelling efforts of Calivil in the last quarter.

Bridgewater’s defence quick-

Grenfell smashes through century

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Mitiamo Inglewood

ter: Callum Prest, Jack Symons, Darcy Wood, Harry McKinley, Jacob Ellings, Nicholas Naughton.

2.5 3.2

8.13 4.4

13.16 5.5

16.22 (118) 6.6 (42)

GOALS - Mitiamo: B. Baines 5, R. Wellington 4, H. McCormick, T. Grant 2, J. Falls, E. Hocking, M. Grant.

Inglewood: C. McGaw, C. Ingham 2, C. Wright, A. Lister.

BEST - Mitiamo: R. Turner, D. Mowat, T. Rogers, T. Grant, N. Twigg, D. Thomas. Inglewood: C. Ingham, C. McGaw, B. Cotchett, R. Johnson, T. Kennedy, J. Wendels.

Marong Newbridge

6.3 1.1

13.7 1.2

22.10 1.6

34.14 (218) 2.7 (19)

GOALS - Marong: B. Grenfell 15, K. Manley 4, C. Gregg, K. Robins 3, L. Frankel, R. Taylor 2, L. Lee, C. Jacobs, J. Gadsden, B. Gregg, N. Devanny. Newbridge: T. McLeod, J. Clark.

BEST - Marong: B. Grenfell, K. Manley, C. Gregg, D. Johnstone, L. Lee, B. Gregg. Newbridge: T. McLeod, C. Argus, B. Etherington, A. Fithall, P. Andrews, B. Pearce.

Maiden Gully 1.1 Pyramid Hill 3.7

2.1 5.12

5.1 9.16

5.1 (31) 14.20 (104)

GOALS Maiden Gully: N. McLaren 3, S. Turner. Pyramid Hill: S. Gunther 4, M. Cheesman, B. George, J. Woodward 2, B. Micevski, R. Dickens, G. James, B. Dickens.

BEST - Maiden Gilly: E. Crisp, G. Brown, N. Murley, H. McCartney, K. Schepers, J. Magnusson. Pyramid Hill: Z. Dingwall, R. Dickens, G. James, D. Collis, B. Ladson, S. Gunther.

Calivil Bridgewater

3.5 3.3

4.6 5.9

ly repelled any deep surges by the home side, who despite the healthiest percentage of six clubs, sits on the bottom of the ladder.

However, Calivil has the chance to jump up to sixth spot if the Demons can account for Maiden Gully this Saturday.

The other match to watch this weekend has Pyramid Hill at home to Mitiamo, its likely opponent in the first weekend of finals.

The Dogs are already two games clear and a victory would all but confirm a likely two-horse race for the flag with Marong.

6.9 10.11

8.10 (58) 14.18 (102)

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

13 12 13 13 12 13 12 12 12

12 11 9 8 5 3 3 3 2

1 1 4 5 7 10 9 9 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

306.62 248.57 119.49 113.42 73.68 62.00 55.49 50.08 70.61

48 44 36 32 20 12 12 12 8

GOALKICKING Brandyn Grenfell (Marong) Josh Martyn (Bridgewater) Bailey George (Pyramid Hill) Jason Butty (Maiden Gully) Andrew Gladman (BL Serpentine) Jacob Greenwood (Calivil) Andrew Collins (Bridgewater) Braidy Dickens (Pyramid Hill) Jay Renyolds (Mitiamo) Justin Laird (BL Serpentine)

111 48 39 31 29 29 29 28 23 22

RESERVES Marong Newbridge

Calivil United 1.1 Bridgewater 2.3

1.3 5.4

2.3 7.10

3.5 (23) 10.11 (71)

GOALS - Calivil: T. Wakefield, M. Antoine, C. Anderson. Bridgewater: M. Collins, T. McKinley 2, R. Ladson, T. Naughton, D. Maher, D. Robinson, R. Crothers, incomplete.

BEST - Calivil: M. Antoine, J. Manderson, B. Pickles, C. Anderson, W. Cole. Bridgewater: O. Muggleton, B. Derrick, J. McKinley, R. Crothers, D. Maher, J. Green Marong Pyramid Hill Bridgewater Newbridge BL Serpentine Calivil Inglewood Maiden Gully Mitiamo

13 12 13 12 12 12 13 12 13

13 10 8 7 7 6 3 2 0

0 2 5 5 5 6 10 10 13

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

638.35 282.34 155.54 128.32 87.62 76.09 48.47 28.61 23.98

52 30 32 28 28 24 12 8 0

UNDER 18 Inglewood 2.9 East Loddon 0.0

6.10 1.0

11.19 1.1

13.21 (99) 2.2 (14)

GOALS - Inglewood: L. Harris 4, I. Willits 3, J. Luckman.

East Loddon: J. Rasmussen, J. Addlem.

4.5 0.1

12.9 2.2

16.12 2.4

19.14 (128) 2.4 (16)

GOALS - Marong: Z. Turnbull 4, B. Matthews, C. Berry, R. Hender 3, A. Collins 2, P. Gretgrix, A. Pappin, L. Giofrelle, C. Stacey. Newbridge: L. Hoskin, A. Moore.

BEST - Marong: J. Cummins, R. Hender, C. Stacey, M. Willox, P. Gretgrix, A. Collins. Newbridge: D. Whan, K. Bertuch, L. Lonergan, B. Wilson, J. Lloyd, A. Moore.

Mitiamo Inglewood

BEST - Maiden Gully: W. Anderson, M. Plant, T. Hudson, J. Mott, B. Watterston, A. Alcock. Pyramid Hill: W. Perryman, M. Dingwall, B. Moon, O. Miller, L. Padgham, J. Heavyside.

1.1 1.6

1.3 3.8

1.3 6.11

2.6 (18) 8.16 (64)

GOALS - Calivil: Patrick Hansford 2, Jack Burns, Jack Dailey, Alex Daniels, Jacob Greenwood, Jake Lawry, Michael Maxey. Bridgewater: Cameron Ross 4, Andrew Collins 3, Harry Donegan, Jacob Ellings, Tyler Estrada, Harry McKinley, Nicholas Naughton, Lloyd Needs, Emile Pavlich.

GOALS - Mitiamo: H. Storey, M. Storey. Inglewood: L. Else, Z. Schmidt 2, L. Lamprell, S. Morgan, E. Wright, L. Brien.

BEST - Calivil: Phil Ryan, Ben Daley, Jack Daley, Jedd Thompson, Jake Lawry, Mitchell Deering. Bridgewa-

GOALS - Maiden Gully: K. Wicks 2, T. Hudson, J. Baum. Pyramid Hill: W. Perryman 9, R. Pollock 5, M. Dingwall, T. Nunn.

BEST - Mitiamo: S. King, H. Storey, C. Pearson, W. Fallon, R. Lawry, A. Manton. Inglewood: L. Else, Z. Schmidt, J. Sides, E. Wright, D. Christensen, S. Rice.

Maiden Gully 0.1 Pyramid Hill 5.4

2.1 7.7

2.2 12.11

4.3 (27) 16.13 (109)

BEST - Inglewood: M. Wright, J. Wendels, G. Nevins, S. Hoskin, I. Willits. East Loddon: C. Tuohey, B. Columbus, J. Rasmussen, N. Cartwright, J. Diss, T. Harcourt.

Bridgewater Marong

0.1 6.4

3.6 7.6

5.7 9.10

9.10 (64) 11.11 (77)

GOALS - Bridgewater: H. Pidoto 4, M. Flood 2, A. Gauci, T. Naughton, C. Miller-Govett. Marong: K. Terrill 3, S. Taylor, I. Gillman-Sharp 2, J. Collins, B. Rogers, B. Holland, K. Baldwin.

BEST - Bridgewater: C. Woodhatch, J. Langtree, A. Gauci, H. Pidoto, T. Nitschke, T. Naughton. Marong: J. Hall, B. Coombs, B. Cruise, B. Holland, K. Terrill, N. McCaig.

Marong

12

10

2

0

238.02

40

Bridgewater

12

8

4

0

133.79

32

East Loddon

12

4

8

0

51.88

16

Inglewood

12

2

10

0

59.22

8

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MARONG spearhead Brandyn Grenfell romped to his Loddon Valley league goal ton on Saturday.

Grenfell, who played with St Mary’s in the Northern Territory league in the off-season, needed four goals to reach the milestone when the ball was bounced on Saturday.

After a shaky start, Grenfell went on to kick a season-best 15 goals.

It was his fifth return of a bag or better for the Loddon Valley season and gave the Panthers another percentage boosting 199-point win over Newbridge , aided by a powerful final quarter display that returned 12 goals.

Grenfell kicked 11 against the Maroons in their earlier meeting.

How Grenfell reached the milestone: Rd 1 v Maiden Gully 8 Rd 2 v Bridgewater 6 Rd 3 v Mitiamo 3 Rd 4 v Pyramid Hill 2 Rd 5 v Newbridge 11 Rd 6 v Inglewood 14 Rd 7 v BL Serpentine 8 Rd 8 v Calivil 6 Rd 10 v Maiden Gully 13 Rd 11 v Bridgewater 10 Rd 12 v Mitiamo 9 Rd 13 v Pyramid Hill 6 Rd 14 v Newbridge 15

THIS WEEK Maiden Gully v Calivil Pyramid Hill v Mitiamo Newbridge v Bears Lagoon Serpentine Marong v Inglewood

Loddon HERALD Thursday July 21, 2022 | 19

NORTH CENTRAL | SPORT

Veteran’s vital goals trigger big Redback turnaround NORTH CENTRAL game of the day was at Boort Park for round 12.

It was expected there would not be a lot between the fourth-placed Redbacks and the Magpies and that was how it was to be with the Redbacks chasing the Magpies for the greater portion of the game.

Magpies had first use of a four-goal breeze and did just that, kicked four.

The Redbacks had a couple of red hot chances against the breeze but muffed them and finished the term goalless.

The second quarter saw the Magpies fail to add to their goal tally. The Redbacks on the other hand had plenty of ball forward but inaccuracy cost them The Redbacks were like the boy pushing the wheelbarrow - the half time score .- 3.8 to 4.4 - and the job was ahead of them.

Redbacks came out firing after half time and added a quick three goals, the Magpies fought back and kicked the last six for the term.

The big question at the final break was: Can the Redbacks do it from 21 points down?.

The final term saw the Redbacks add two quick goals and it was game on.

The Magpies defended resolutely and the Redbacks had to work hard for a good fifteen minutes.

Veteran Danny Benaim found some great touch in the final term and kicked three majors while Jordan Rosengren moved his tally to four for the game.

In a character building last few minutes the Redbacks added another two majors to go to a 10-point lead and managed to hold the Magpies goalless for the term and ran out 11-point winners.

The Redbacks, as with the Magpies, had plenty of contributors throughout, with all players doing something worthwhile at some stage during the game.

The Redbacks were well served by Rosengren whether around the centre or periods forward he always presented, was a target and duly delivered, a four goal haul was just reward.

Benaim coming back from injury showed there is still life in an ageing body, four goals all at vital times.

Joe Lockhart had a delayed start to his season but he is making up for lost time.

A competitor all day, he tackles well and uses the ball as well as anyone.

Both Jaran McKay and Corey Lowry on

ball, have pace and use it well. Lowry’s closing speed when tackling takes many by surprise. Luke Holt also in an on-ball role collected many possessions and put the Redbacks into attack consistently.

Tom Campbell at centre half forward led hard and was a focus for ball coming out of defence.

The key ruckmen afield,Jordan Hargreaves and the Magpies’ Nathan Twigg had an enthralling battle all day.

Whether at centre bounces, boundary throw-ins or around the ground generally their duel was a highlight.

The Magpies best were Twigg in the ruck, a competitor all day. Kieran Wilson in defence held the Redbacks out many times. Ben Knight and Sam Green on ball both found plenty of football and duly picked up possessions at will with Knight kicking three goals to round out a good performance.

Tom Potter and Nathan Murphy also featured prominently and contributed strongly to the Magpie effort. Brodie Leonard-Shannon has been on target recently around the goals and his four goal haul was just reward for his efforts.

- BOB STEEL

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Boort Wedderburn

4.2 0.2

4.4 3.8

10.5 6.8

10.6 (66) 11.11 (77)

Goals - Boort: Brodie Leonard-Shannon 4, Ben Knight 3, Matthew Chisari, Cody Gunn, Jesse Muscatello. Wedderburn: Danny Benaim, Jordan Rosengren 4, Joe Lockart, Tom Campbell, Rhordan Holt.

Best - Boort: Nathan Twigg, Keiren Wilson, Ben Knight, Samuel Green, Nathan Murphy, Tom Potter.

Wedderburn: Jordan Rosengren, Danny Benaim, Joe Lockhart, Corey Lowry, Jaran McKay, Tom Campbell.

Donald 2.6 Wycheproof N 0.2

8.9 3.2

12.16 4.5

21.17 (143) 8.8 (56)

Birchip W Charlton

10.7 1.0

16.13 1.0

22.18 1.0

29.27 (201) 1.0 (6)

St Arnaud Sea Lake N

3.1 4.4

3.2 9.8

3.3 13.11

4.3 (27) 1916 (130)

Birchip W Sea Lake N Donald Wedderburn Boort Wycheproof N St Arnaud Charlton

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

11 10 10 8 4 3 2 0

1 2 2 4 8 9 10 12

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

263.65 297.78 264.88 113.75 52.20 69.79 38.53 27.62

44 40 40 32 16 12 8 0

GOALKICKING Billy McInnes (Sea Lake Nandaly) ............................. 51 Daniel Castellano (Birchip Watchem) ...................... 37 Will Sheahan (Birchip Watchem) ............................. 35 Blake Grant (Donald) ................................................ 32 Will Simpson (Sea Lake Nandaly) ............................ 27 Tom Campbell (Weddeburn) ................................... 26 Jordan Rosengren (Wedderburn) ............................ 26 Leigh Burke (Donald) ................................................ 23 Justin Ellis (Sea Lake Nandaly) ................................ 23 Cody Green (Wycheproof Narraport) ....................... 23 Danny Benaim (Wedderburn) .................................. 20 Brody Haddow (Donald) .......................................... 20 Brodie Leonard-Shannon (Boort) ............................ 20

RESERVES Boort Wedderburn

4.4 1.0

10.6 2.0

14.17 5.0

16.10 (106) 6.0 (36)

Goals - Boort: Frasier Holland 5, Ethan Coleman, Patrick O’Rourke 3, Matthw Hodoras, Matthew Kane, Jacob Knight, Chris O’Rourke, Willem Toose.

Wedderburn: Chris Hargreaves, Gerald Riley, Shayne Lynch 2.

Best - Boort: Ethan Coleman, Mitch Buchanan, Frasier Holland, Matthew Hodoras, Sam Barraclough, Matthew Kane. Wedderburn: Gerald Riley, Shayne Lynch, Damon Boag, Ashley Younghusband, Levi Sims, Harrison Hargreaves.

Wedderburn’s Luke Holt lands a successful tackle on Levi Moss at Boort Park on Saturday while (inset) Tyson Webster readies to kick downfield.

3.7 1.7

6.8 2.7

Birchip W Charlton

6.3 0.0

12.8 0.0

15.12 0.0

20.17 (137) 0.0 (0)

St Arnaud Sea Lake N

0.0 8.8

0.0 13.11

0.0 19.19

0.1 (1) 23.24 (162)

Donald Sea Lake N Birchip W Wedderburn Boort Wycheproof N St Arnaud Charlton

The Magpies put in possibly their strongest performance on the season and only surrendered the lead in the final minutes of the match.

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

11 10 10 6 6 3 2 0

1 2 2 6 6 9 10 12

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

8.12 (60) 2.8 (20)

469.09 404.04 226.06 114.95 106.30 45.46 19.07 14.67

44 40 40 24 24 12 8 0

UNDER 14

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Pies keep scoreboard ticking over THE Magpies certainly came to play as they kicked against a strong breeze but were into attack from the first bounce and had goals on the board before the Redbacks knew what had hit them in the reserves.

This was to continue four quarters as the Magpies added to their goal tally in numbers each quarter.

The Redbacks only saving grace was that they were deadly accurate in their shots on goal. They did not register a behind but six goals straight was small solace when they sit beside the 16 that Boort kicked.

Despite the scoreboard dilemma there

Donald 2.6 Wycheproof N 0.1

were a few shining lights for the Redbacks.

Matt Lockhart either in defence or the ruck tried his heart out. Gerald Riley at full forward or in the centre attacked the ball hard and marked strongly.

Shayne Lynch in his first game for the Redbacks showed he will be an asset for the remainder of the year.

Ash Younghusband, on ball put his deft handball skills to good use.

Damon Boag and Levi Sims in defence worked hard throughout to keep the Magpies at bay with both running the ball well out of the backline throughout the game.

Boort were best served by Frasier Holland with five goals, Ethan Coleman, Mitch Buchanan, Sam Barraclough, Matt Hodoras, and Matt Kane.

In the under 14s, the Redbacks and the Magpies put on an entertaining contest with the Magpies holding sway through the key positions.

The Magpies with more height in the right places were able to keep the Redbacks at bay at vital times throughout and were able to convert scores when needed for the same reasons.

The Redbacks may be shorter in stature than most but they have the biggest hearts and never shirk a contest.

Boort Wedderburn

4.4 0.0

4.4 4.4

8.4 3.3

8.6 (54) 4.7 (31)

Goals - Boort: Not supplied. Wedderburn: Evan McCoy 4. Best - Boort: Riley Wagner, Cooper Gooding, Liam King, Brodie McPherson, Jacob Malone. Wedderburn: Nate Crees, Noah Winslett, Evan McCoy, Aaron Thomas, Blaz Cramp.

Sea Lake N Donald St Arnaud Boort Charlton Wedderburn Birchip W Wycheproof N

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

11 11 8 7 4 3 3 0

0 1 3 5 8 9 9 12

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

906.76 346.73 190.55 98.82 65.07 55.61 43.90 28.16

46 44 34 28 16 12 12 0

THIS WEEK Wycheproof Narraport v Birchip Watchem St Arnaud v Charlton Wedderburn v Donald Sea Lake Nandaly v Boort

Loddon HERALD

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Thursday July 21, 2022

COST OF GALLANTRY BOORT has been left counting the cost after falling minutes’ short of the North Central league upset of the season.

The home-town Magpies had led Wedderburn all day in their Loddon Derby clash on Saturday until the Redbacks booted quick goals in the dying minutes.

Adding to the heartache is injury to Jarrod Starr and Pat Bogers who will be missing from the Pies’ lineup in Saturday’s

Magpie duo under injury cloud after strong show

clash with Sea Lake Nandaly.

Starr, who switched from Inglewood after the 2019 season, has a hamstring injury while Boger who returned to football this season has a hand injury.

The loss of two regulars adds to a season of injury for the Pies who more than pushed Wedder-

burn in the match of the round played at Boort Park as the Redbacks, too, grapple with the unsettling loss of players through injury this season.

Magpie coach Andrew Hawker said last Saturday’s Loddon Derby was “a really good contest but not a very good game”.

So close to claiming the scalp of a top four side, Hawker said he was “pretty disappointed afterwards”.

But he found positives in the performance that saw youngster Tom Potter again rewarding faith in his senior selection.

“We generated enough scoring shots to win the game but didn’t capitalise,” Hawker said.

“That was especially so into the wind. I think Wedderburn kicked three into the wind and we missed our shots. “(Wedderburn’s) Jordan Rosen-

gren was clearly the most influential player on the ground who probably won it for Wedderburn,” Hawker said.

Boort has a tough run to the season’s end with only the home game against St Arnaud a likely win, other matches against the top three sides.

Wedderburn has a tough fortnight ahead meeting Donald and Birchip Watchem before facing Charlton and Wycheproof Narraport to take the Redbacks into a likely semi-final berth.

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Fast and furious ALIZA Lockhart was a telling player in goal attack for Wedderburn in Saturday’s North Central football clash against Boort where Emma Darker played tight all game on her opponent.

The traditional Loddon rivals put on fast and furious displays with both clubs priming themselves for the finals’ series next month.

The Redbacks have gone through the season so far undefeated while Boort, after overcoming some mid-season challenges, is nearing the form that stamped the club as a genuine challenger in opening rounds.

Lockhart was named as Wedderburn’s best that saw the Redbacks finally gain ascendency in the second half.

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