Clubs maximise hit-out chances

PYRAMID Hill hosted its third Community Practice Match Day on Saturday and the size of the crowd was a firm indication that communities are eager for the 2023 season to kick off.

A massive crowd that contributed more than $1500 in gold coin entry for the local fire brigade.

Nine football and netball teams, from five leagues were able to fine tune theirpreparations for a season that is for most clubs just one week away.

On the Mitchell Park oval umpires from the Central Rivers and Loddon Valley leagues ensured that all contests were free flowing and entertaining for the hundreds who watched on.

It was also a similar scenario on the netball courts. Participating clubs were able to utilise two courts and ensure that plenty of game time was given to those who were closing out pre-season preparations. A highlight for the netballers was the presence of Netball Victoria officials who were able to observe, give advice and positive feedback to the junior badged club umpires who took the opportunity to develop their officiating skills.

Off field, Northern District Health provided information to all who attended on the importance of “looking after yourself, your friends and community”.

On the football field Nyah United was able to pull aw ay in the latter stages if the opening game and win comfortably over Wandella

Ultima eventually got the better of Newbridge in a tight and entertaining tussle in game two. Leitchville/ Gunbower, who have recruited strongly, proved to strong for Moulamein.

In the final game, in which clubs rotated and rested players in the second half, Pyramid Hill came from behind to defeat a vastly improved Boort line-up.

- GEOFF HICKMOTT