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The Local Paper - Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - Page 29
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Footy, netball: practice matches ■ Yea and Kinglake each enjoyed success in practice matches last Saturday, ahead of Round 1 of the AFL Yarra Ranges Division 2 competition on Saturday week (April 8). The Tigers were successful in all football and matches against Longwod at the Yea Rec. The Reserves scoreboard showed Yea 9.12 (66) d Longwood 8.6 (56). Yea Seniors coach Mark Beattie was pleased with his young squad’s performance against the Redlegs. It will be a different year for the Tigers. Many of the younger team members have played together in junior grades, and have now graduated to the Senior level. Club officials concede it will be a season of “win some, lose some” as the Tiger players gain experience in the ‘big league’. Club President Brad Watts is optimistic about the season ahead, and the Club’s important place in the community. Club Vice-President Sue Spagnolo headed the volunteers who managed a busy kitchen on Saturday. Volunteer Meagan Callander managed the bar for some of the day, as well as looking after merchandise orders and sales of club memberships. The Yea Football Netball Club has welcomed Raffaele Aiell of ABD Group as a major sponsor, alongside Alister Borrie of the Royal Mail Hotel. Yea will play host to rivals Kinglake in the first round on Saturday, April 8. Other Division 2 matches are: Powelltown v Yarra Junction, Alexandra v Belgrave, Yarra Glen v Thornton Eildon. Seville has the bye. ★ Officially, scores were not kept in the Kinglake vs Coldstream match held at the Memorial Oval on Saturday. However, the scoreboard showed a 24.1616.8 victory to the Lakers. Players from both teams enjoyed drinks in the club bar after the match. Players were generally pleased with the condition of the ground, which has recently received attention from Murrindindi Shire Council outdoor staff. Kinglake Junior Football Club had practice matches against Park Orchards on Sunday. The jumper presentation had taken place on Thursday (March 23). A good number of parents and friends volunteered for kitchen duties on Sunday including Penelope Forde, Buffy Leadbeater, Sarah Matthews, Darren Webber, Mark Leadbeater, Lisa Wilkinson, Nicole Seckold, Cindy Owens, Nola Sakin, Anna Cook, Melinda Stewart, Jane Sutton, Kate Poecher,Trish Cavalieri, Sarah Ray, Patton Fam., Di Shelholds, Lynette Duhig, Jodie Drew, Kate Knight, Tanya Miller, the Ludlow-Lambrick Family, Jenn Martin, Tanya Miller, Michelle Kelly, Jeremy Cook, Kelly Anderson, and the Mosedale Family. Meanwhile, preparations are well underway for a special luncheon preceding the ANZAC week match match between Kinglake and Yarra Glen, from 12 Non-2pm on Sunday, April 23. AFL legends Peter Daicos and Dustin Fletcher will speak at the $50-per-person luncheon, at which sporting memorabilia will be auctioned. Bookings may be made with Robbo (Clinton Robinson, President), 0425 809 369. “Our football division continues to develop and strive for success. Under the leadership of current coach Brad Wilkinson, and coming off finals appearances in 2015 & 2016, the teams are ready to take on 2017 with the goal of premiership success,” Robinson said. “We continue to build our netball division and understand the important role that woman play in sporting clubs. “Our netball players are an equal part within the club. The club is delighted to have secured the services of new head coach Haylee Whykes and hope to build on last year’s performance where our C-Grade side played in a preliminary final.” ★ AFL Yarra Ranges League had not uploaded the B-Grade 2017 netball fixture to its website when this issue of The Local Paper went to press. The Seymour District Junior Football Netball League was also yet to have released its
● Renee Wilson, Janine McAllister and Molly McAllister at Kinglake
● Yea A-Grade netballers take a break in their practice match against Longwood
Sports Briefs Alexandra Races ■ The Alexandra Race Club held its Cup meeting on Saturday (Mar. 25). Race 1. Glencoe Group Trophy Handicap. 1540 metres. Prize money totalling $3000 (1st: $1380. 2nd: $510. 3rd: $375. 4th: $255. 5th: $120.) 1. Rum Ranger (Owner: R.G. Hockham, Mrs P.J. Hockham, K.B. Rice, Mrs M.R. Rice, Mrs F.J. Koenig, C.M. Koenibg and D.F. Deards. Trainer: Rita Burnett, Kilmore. Jockey: Ms C. Pace.). Starting Price: $3.20. 2. Derek The Viking. $1.70. 3. Clever Costa. $7. 4. Calmalist. $3.60. 5. Happy Clown. $21. Race 2. Reddrop Foodworks Supermarkets Maiden Plate. 1300 metres. 1. She’s A Bee. (Owner: Mrs T. Maddox, J.P. Maddox. Trainer: Tania Maddox. Jockey: Toby Lake.) $9. 2. Coombe Wood. $4. 3. Follies. $12. 4. Teebox. $21. 5. High Flying Joe. $3.50. 6. Moss and Me. $2.50. 7. Celtic Fortune. $6. Race 3. Landmark Harcourts RE Trophy Handicap. 1300 metres. 1. Toucandan. (Owner: Mrs J.C. Goodwin, R.J. Goodwin and B.J. Goodwin. Trainer: B.J. Goodwin. Jockey: Reece Goodwin). $2. 2. Secret Place. $17. 3. She’s Miss Lippy. $3. 4. Bar Date. $3.40. 5. Kenji Doll. $21. 6. Lisboa Eagle. $13. Race 4. Rubcion Hotel Motel Open Trophy Handicap. 1300 metres. 1. La Rita (Owner: B.J. Goodwin, R.J. Goodwin and Mrs J.C. Goodwin. Trainer: Barry Goodwin, Seymour. Jockey: Reece Goodwin.) $3. 2. Ultra Ego. $2.80. 3. My Boy Eagle. $6. 4. Paryenu. $3. 5. Redial. $21. Race 5.Alexandra Cup. 1540 metres. 1. My Dancing Duel (NZ). (Owner: Ms K. Flaherty. Trainer: Gary Mallinson, Cranbourne. Jockey: R. Douglas.) $3.60. 2. Rock It Doc. $6.50. 3. Nine Mile Sniper. $6.50. 4. Laskin Belle. $4.60. 5. Here’s To A King. $21. 6. Boioura. $5.50. 7. Guilty As Charged. $18. Race 6. Charly Daniel’s 60th Open Trophy Race Handicap. 1830 metres. 1. Goldoni. (Owners: B.T. Woodman and T.A. Woodman. Trainer: Raymond Douglas. Jockey: Clayton Douglas.) $2.40. 2. Yalta. $2.40. 3. Kondoa. $4.40. 4. Despict. $4.60. 5. It Could Be You. $15.
Tigers: thanks!
■ Yea Football Netball Club posted a social media message to supporters after Saturday’s practice matches against Longwood: “Just a quick thank you to all who volunteered their time today and allowed our boys and girls to enjoy a great day of competition. “Thanks to Longwood for making the trip over, I'm sure all teams benefitted from the hit out. “On field we didn't lose a game and off field some much needed cash came into the club. “Special thanks to all the youngsters who scored, ran the boundary and helped out. It was great to see so many local kids and parents enjoying themselves at our club. “Please use this week to finalise registrations and memberships as time is running out. Bring on Round 1.” ● The young Yea Tigers did well against Longwood on Saturday at the Rec.
● Kinglake seniors leave the Memorial Oval, victorious, against Coldstream
Reform Waranga? ■ Who would like to see the Waranga North East Football League reformed with clubs such as Alexandra, Avenel, Bonnie Doon, Broadford, Kilmore, Longwood, Mansfield, Swanpool, Tatong, Thornton, Violet Town and Yea. A 1957 copy of the Waranga North Eastern Spectator was unearthed this week, and gave an indication of the strong association between the local football clubs. It is wondered whether there is interest in reforming the League in the 21st century. (A reunion last month at Seymour attracted more than 150 ex-players on a Monday. Another Waranga NE reunion may be held later this year at Mansfield.) The 1957 publication, assembled at the Seymour Telegraph print works, included ads for the Amble Inn Cafe (T. and P. Nicholas), A.J. McLennan’s Royal Mail Hotel, the Fiesta Cafe and Milk Bar at Alexandra, the Canadian Hotel close to Seymour Football Ground (Mrs E.M. Noonan), and Carter’s Palais Cafe, Yea (“luncheon 12-2pm”).