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ANZAC DAY IN THE SHIRE

ANOTHER BIG DEBUT

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THE second set of Mansfield’s debutantes were presented at the Mansfield Golf Club on the weekend. (Top, from left): Torah Morgan & Sam Guppy, Maddie Maher & Max Campbell, Jamie Davis & Lachie Pickering, Pia Bell & Max Mahoney, Charlotte Atherton & Lochie Peck. (Bottom, from left): Phoebe Scott & Aaron Trecento, Monti Hemming & Rowan Weight, Abbey Coolahan & Jed Greene, Jessie Dowell & Riley Northcott, Liv Brackman & Jasper Jackman.

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Provocative groups land in Mansfield CONCERNS raised by The Age regarding antigovernment and conspiracy groups’ influence on regional Victorian councils have cast Mansfield in the spotlight.

On April 22, The Age published an article exploring the antigovernment group My Place’s recent campaign of disruption and influence at councils.

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Creator Darren Bergwerf originally started My Place as a venue for people opposed to COVID-19 vaccinations.

However, since its inception My Place has grown to accommodate a variety of anti-government

views and fan a hotbed of conspiracy theories.

The Age article said a private event was held on Mansfield Mayor James Tehan and his wife Sarah’s property, which featured speakers “known to promote ‘pseudolaw’ and other ideas similar to the sovereign citizen ideology”.

In a statement provided to the Mansfield Courier, Mansfield Shire Council said

Mayor Tehan was present at the private event, however specified it “was not a My Place event”.

“This was not a council event or a My Place event and did not showcase the views intimated in The Age article,” the council statement said.

“Mayor Tehan reiterates that he is not a member of My Place nor does he support them or their views.”

On March 8, Sarah Tehan confirmed on Facebook that she invited “Darren from My Place” to the event, and said local group, A Stand in the Park Mansfield, would speak at the event.

Originally created on October 11, 2021 as ‘Mansfield Inclusive Businesses- No Segregation’, the group changed its name to A Stand in the Park

EAGLES WIN AGAIN C t Controversy over recent local ‘antigovernment’ claims Mansfield on February 7, 2022, and encouraged those who were “sick of the government’s whole COVID response” to join them in a “peaceful, friendly, lawful community gathering of like minds” in the Botanical Gardens each Sunday.

On March 5 this year, A Stand in the Park announced it was merging with My Place Mansfield.

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New horse statue looking for home on High Street DOCTOR Will and Margie Twycross have generously donated a bronze sculpture featuring a horse and foal for installation in the High Street median strip.

Mansfield Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on three potential locations in High Street for the sculpture.

These options take into consideration the sculpture portraying an iconic image of the High Country, being the horse, which is entwined in our local history.

The sculpture is proposed to be displayed in a prominent location for the local community and visitors alike to enjoy.

The proposed locations are: 1. High Street median strip opposite the Commercial Hotel 2. High Street median strip near the horse trough monument 3. High Street median strip opposite George & Al Roy “It is an iconic sculpture of a symbol which is part of the district fabric,” said Dr Twycross.

“The foal adds to the sense of life, renewal, and optimism, which is a positive symbol for visitors and residents.”

Mayor Cr James Tehan said Council were grateful for the Twycross’ generous offer, and that locating a sculpture in a

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OPTIONS: The proposed locations. public place involves taking the right steps in consulting the community.

“It is a truly iconic sculpture showing a part of our region’s rich history and deserves to be in a location where most visitors will see it,” he said.

“We hope the community will engage with this survey and have a say on their favoured sites.”

View the proposed locations on a map and have your say on your preferred option through the online survey by Friday, May 12 2023 at engage.mansfield.vic. gov.au

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Man fined for growing cannabis in backyard A MAN was convicted and fined for the possession and cultivation of cannabis in Mansfield Magistrates Court last week.

Police searched the 68-year-old’s property on January 13 this year and found quantities of cannabis in various locations in his home.

Police also found a drying rack, a pot containing cannabis saplings and two mature cannabis plants.

The man’s defence lawyer said his client was a longterm cannabis smoker and

was planning to use the cannabis for medicinal purposes.

The defence said the man had struggled with mental health conditions and PTSD from previous employment and was currently being prescribed cannabis oil by his doctor.

Defence denied his client was growing the cannabis for trafficking purposes and asked the magistrate to consider a financial penalty.

The magistrate asked the accused if he was “comfort-

able moving on from today relying solely on prescribed medication”.

“I do Your Honour, but it is proving quite expensive which is possibly what led me to grow some,” the accused said.

The magistrate ordered all drugs and equipment be seized, forfeited, and destroyed and fined the man $1000.

“Please keep working with your doctor,” the magistrate said.

“I don’t need to see you again.”

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Mansfield women urged to run for council

By HANNAH KENNELLY A NEW state-funded program is encouraging Mansfield women to run for local government to increase representation and diversity.

The Women Leading Locally initiative aims to increase the number of women running in the 2024 local elections, as outlined by the state government’s policy to achieve a 50/50 gender split.

The Mansfield Shire Council is one of 31 targeted local government areas with the lowest representation of women.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that “respects and embraces equality” was very important.

“I have seen the passion and interest of women in Mansfield Shire within a number of areas in our community: sporting clubs, businesses, community groups,

and on our all-female executive team at council,” he said.

“Thirty per cent of candidates who ran at the last election were women and we welcome that again so we can see a greater level of elected female representatives.”

Delivered by the Institute of Community Directions Australia and Women for Election, the Women Leading Locally program offers 65 fully training places for Victorian women, with masterclasses in campaigning, leadership, governance, and diversity.

Since the Mansfield Shire Council’s de-amalgamation in 2002, there have only been two female councillors and one female mayor.

The Mansfield Shire Council currently has no female councillors.

Previous Mansfield Mayor Marg Attley said it important to “include women in the conversation”.

“This council that we have here is not representative of our com-

WOMAN IN COUNCIL: Former Mansfield mayor, Marg Attley. munity,” she explained.

Marg served as councillor for 15 years and was elected mayor three times in 2007, 2014 and 2019.

Marg developed an interest in government after witnessing her father, Sir Vernon Christie’s political journey.

“I was eight years old when my father was elected to the Victorian parliament, so I think I always had an interest and commitment to community,” she said.

“I used to hear him talk on the family telephone to his constituents all the time, so I picked a lot of things up.”

Marg said the balance of work, children, and managing households could sometimes discourage women from pursuing local government roles.

She advised women who were interested in running for council to have a “strong support network”.

“I was lucky to have a core group of supporters who would always listen and offer reserved comment,” she said.

“You just need that bouncing point.”

Marg also emphasised the significance of “women supporting each other”.

“I think the important thing is for women not to think they can’t do it, because they can.

“We need the critical thinking of women and men together.”

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Child told ABC Radio Melbourne he blamed the behavior on “people caught up in conspiracy theories”, and pinpointed the My Place group.

The Yarra Ranges residents are still able to tune into council meetings online.

Local state Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, said councilors “should all feel safe at all times”.

“I am really quite saddened to think that democracy is being attacked to that point,” she said.

Sarah Tehan said she would prefer not to comment at this time, the administrators of My Place Mansfield also declined to comment and Mr Bergwerf did not respond to the Courier’s request for comment.

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“My Place broadens our horizons and aligns with our community vision,” a Stand in the Park member posted.

“It gives us structure to work with and a network to tap into.”

In its statement to the Courier, Mansfield Shire Council said the event hosted by Sarah Tehan was “family-orientated, where guest speakers discussed home schooling, bio-dynamic farming, health and wellness, and lawful processes”.

It was advertised that Nick Patterson and Darren Dickson from the ‘Living Free Movement’ would speak at the event, and a spokesperson from another group, Know Your Rights, also confirmed that

Darryl O’Bryan spoke at the event.

The My Place network is continuing to grow across Australia, specifically in regional communities.

On February 19, My Place Mansfield invited founder Mr Bergwerf to speak at a function at a local hotel.

A video of the function posted on Facebook had Mr Bergwerf explaining that My Place’s motto was “putting unity back in community” and “re-education of the nation”.

Throughout his speech, Mr Bergwerf described councils as “corporate entities” and encouraged people to attend council meetings in a “collaborative, informative way - not combative”.

A statement from the hotel

owner who hosted the function said they are not a member of any of the groups mentioned and do not support them or their ideologies.

In its article, The Age said the Municipal Association of Victoria had confirmed that 15 councils had been disrupted by activities from members of the My Place network.

The Courier understands Mansfield is not among the 15 councils.

Yarra Ranges Council has banned the public from physically attending meetings after a “consistent and increasing pattern of verbal abuse, intimidation and anti-social behaviour” by some members of the public.

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Merrijig home away from home for Justice Lex Lasry WHEN Justice Lex Lasry began the search for a ‘getaway’ from the pace of his Melbournebased life as a Victorian Supreme Court judge, a retreat in Merrijig became the obvious choice.

“I’ve always liked the mountain area, and we came looking around 2000, with Mansfield as the starting point.

“The house we’re in now was the second house we looked at, set on five acres with a three bedroom cottage; not a farm, but a farm environment,” he said.

The 74-year-old, who officially retired in 2018 but continues to serve as a reserve judge, enjoys the time he’s able to spend in the region, indulging in his love of music and drumming, keeping an eye on the Mansfield Eagles’ fortunes, getting out when he can on his road bike, and even recently enjoying a spin around Winton Motor Raceway in his Porsche.

The serenity he’s found in Merrijig with wife Amy and their beloved border collie Nevvie (short for Neville) is the ideal escape from the world of law, in which Lex became ensconced after graduating from Monash University in the early 1970s.

Following his university graduation, he practised law as a barrister from 1973, and was appointed a Queen’s Counsel in 1990.

Initially a prosecutor, he went on to practise predominantly as a defence barrister, until his appointment to the Supreme Court in October, 2007.

A member of the International Criminal Bar Association, and of the International Commission of Jurists in Victoria, Lex has received a number of awards, including the Australian Lawyers Alliance Victorian Civil Justice Award in 2006 and the inaugu-

ral President’s Medal by the Law Council of Australia for his contribution to the law.

He was made an honorary life member of the Victorian Criminal Bar Association and holds an honorary life membership of Reprieve Australia for his work on death penalty cases.

It’s been a celebrated, multilayered and fascinating career, and one which clearly takes a certain kind of personality to fulfill.

“You have to be someone who can control your emotions; some people can do that, and some can’t.

“If you can’t handle that, it’s probably not for you.

“You’re dealing with people’s liberty, and talking about jail sentences that can be 15, 20 or even 30 years,” Lex said.

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However, with a passion for music which sees him perform locally and in Melbourne behind the drums, he does often wonder what it would be like to follow a career in music.

Mind you, with a drum kit set up at the Merrijig house and the chance for regular gigs with local band Fat Max, the North East offers plenty of avenues to indulge in that love of music, in addition to performing with his Melbourne-based band, The Lex Pistols.

“Mansfield is quite a musical place, and we play at various wine festivals in the area,” he said.

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Rental affordability “bleak” years, while the population has continued to grow.

Those who rely on Jobseeker, Parenting Payments, Disability Support Pension and Youth Allowance could only afford less than five affordable rental properties in the state.

The report also found that regional Victorians on the Aged Pension or minimum wage could only afford less than two per cent of available rentals outside of Melbourne.

Anglicare Regional Director Michael Oerlemans said this has a direct impact on many aspects of regional communities.

“By not investing in social and affordable housing [in the

A NEW rental affordability report by Anglicare has painted a bleak outlook for renters in regional Victoria after continued calls for action.

The report found those on a variety of government income support payments could not afford the vast majority of rentals listed in regional Victoria over a snapshot weekend of March 18 2023.

This report is Anglicare’s 13th national study which advocates for those struggling to afford housing.

One of the key findings was that rental vacancies in Victoria have fallen by two thirds in two

regions] we are crippling local economies,” he said.

In particular, the lack of affordable rentals is driving young people away from Mansfield and other towns in regional Victoria as they look for opportunities in metro areas.

Mr Oerlemans said this drives investment away from regional communities who cannot expand or develop without the required housing.

“In many [regional Victorian] towns, paritcualry in the alpine regions, the business providers are struggling to find employees because they cannot afford to live in those towns,” he said.

“Many businesses can’t oper-

ate at the capacity they did last year.”

Mr Oerlemans called on governments to increase support for those struggling to find affordable housing, especially as new social and affordable housing projects will take some time to be implemented.

“We can have a serious look at the level of income support for those on JobSeeker,” he said.

“JobSeeker is way below the poverty line and a person cannot live on that.”

He also suggested reviews of a variety of government policies, including the stage three tax cuts which would free up money to help those struggling to pay the rent.

PLANTED TOGETHER: (From left) RSL Mansfield sub-branch President Tom Ingpen, Deputy Mayor Cr Stephen Rabie, Will Hann, Jack Clydesdale, Mansfield Primary School Principal Tom MacMunn, Kiran Ranjit, and Mayor Cr James Tehan.

Lone Pine installed in botanic park A NEW lone pine has been installed in the Mansfield Botanic Park to commemorate the sacrifice of the service people involved at Gallipoli.

The pine was donated to the Mansfield Primary School from The Friends of Gallipoli,

an organisation that promotes education and understanding for young people around the country.

With the assistance of Mansfield Shire Council and the Mansfield RSL, Mansfield Primary School captains Kiran

Ranjit, Will Hann and Jack Clydesdale installed the pine in the park, with a plaque explaining its significance to be installed later.

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Mansfield & District Basketball Association is turning

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students of Mansfield Primary School in planting this significant tree in our Botanic Park.

“We look forward to seeing it grow to maturity over the coming years and be a lasting legacy for those who gave their lives.”

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By SAMUEL O’BRIEN AS the weather cools down, Mansfield residents are feeling even more financial pressures with increased firewood prices.

Firewood prices have risen for a multitude of reasons; including the suspension of VicForests’ logging activities after the Victorian Supreme Court found they failed to protect threatened species of gliders.

Lee-Ann Campagnolo, director at Mansfield Garden Supplies, said increased fuel prices had impacted a variety of products.

Specifically, she argues that customers are now feeling the impacts of the fuel excise which ended in September last year.

“When the government took off the fuel levy off everybody, we couldn’t claim that back on our fuel tax credits,” Ms Campagnolo said.

“As a business [that operates] trucks it was the biggest killer for us.”

She added that the logging ban is continuing to impact consumer behaviours, with customers buying less firewood at once and using other means to obtain it.

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action said Parks Victoria had not recorded an increase in illegal firewood collection on Parks Victoria land in the North East.

A Conservation Regulator spokesperson noted firewood theft in the Goulburn district, particularly around Shepparton and along the Goulburn and Murray Rivers, was of more concern rather than the Mansfield region.

“Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria Authorised Officers target the illegal removal of firewood year-round by conducting regular patrols across public land, and using intelligence-gathering methods such as concealed cameras and community reports,” said the spokesperson.

The Conservation Regulator said it is aware that timber taken illegally from these areas could be sold on to the community.

They asked the public to be vigilant when purchasing firewood to avoid inadvertently supporting this illegal trade, by asking where the wood comes from, requesting a receipt and questioning if the wood seems too cheap.

Members of the community can also report sellers suspected of selling illegal firewood.

The Victorian Government also offers a Non-Mains Utility Relief Grant of up to $650 through the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing for those struggling to pay for firewood to heat their homes.

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We are celebrating our 50th year in October and we would like to hear from you.

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MANSFIELD people stepped out in force last week, showing again that when it comes to a display of local pride and community spirit, few can do it better.

Residents raised $29,800 in the Relay for Life anti-cancer fundraiser, celebrated the contribution of our ex-servicemen and women in record numbers on Anzac Day, and wished Anthony and Moira Maxwell-Davis a safe journey as they walk from Mansfield to Melbourne to raise funds for the Bindaree Retirement Centre.

In sport, Mansfield strung together its third win in succession on Saturday but was forced to the line by Mooroopna in a seesawing contest.

The Eagles, who now sit fourth in the GVFL ladder with a four-one record after the 21-point win, dominated the match early but failed to bury a persistent Cats side that clawed its way back into the contest.

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CLOSE CALL: The Mansfield Eagles had an early lead but had to fght hard to win in the end.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Suburbia in the paddocks?

IS every large tract of agricultural land around Mansfield to be turned into another housing development?

Mansfield’s existing

infrastructure cannot support existing residents needs.

Current transport and services: Daily return bus service to Melbourne.

Ambulance transport but no return trip - find your own way back to Mansfield - one car for

patient transport.

Two part time dentists for the whole of the shire, including all towns from Woods Point to Mt Buller.

Average of 4-5 weeks wait to see a doctor.

Not enough child care, schools, parking, leisure and

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Letters under 250 words are preferred and we reserve the right to edit letters to fit in with space requirements. Nom de plumes will only be published at the editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by the Courier.

sports facilities etc.

Residents and the environment must be considered before this rapid expansion of high density development engulfs out town.

Suburbia in the paddocks isn’t going to work.

Mary Parker, Mansfield

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Easter Art Show hugely successful MANSFIELD’S Easter Art Show has been praised by coordinator Richard Watson saying it was his second best show in 24 years.

“It was a very successful show this year and I have to thank the local community for their huge support - it has been fantastic and helps in gaining donations to the three designated charities I also support,” Watson said.

“This would have to be the second best show I have organised, the most successful being in 2021 when for a short window of time everyone was allowed out of COVID lockdowns,” he said.

“That was a time when everyone was so pleased to be able to get away from home for a short time, even though they could not travel far - and they had money in their pockets to spend.”

This year was the 24th time Watson has exhibited his ‘stable’ of artists who come from not only around Victoria but some from interstate as well.

“There were only about four out of the 45 artists exhibiting that did not sell at least one this year,” Watson said.

“We had so many comments on the excellent standard of the art works

this year, ‘we had surpassed other years,’ as well which was very encouraging.

“And most popular by sales were Herman Pekel, Ben Winspear and Briody Pearson who each sold at least four pieces each.

“They were the most popular if you go by sales.”

The final tally of donations has not been calculated as yet but Watson said donations will go to Rosehaven, Mansfield District Hospital and BlazeAid. And if you missed this art show then the artists will again be exhibited in Melbourne at the Malvern Artists Society in mid-May.

TASTE OF VINTAGE: Wine tastings are available during the Harvest Festival at Delatite Winery

Delatite prepares for harvest moon festivities BEST EVER: Described as the second best Easter Art Show in 2023, Richard Watson’s art exhibition was hailed a huge success with many artworks sold.

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Night skies light up with Aurora Australis BRILLIANT hues of pink, green and purple lit up the sky across the Mansfield Shire, in the early hours of last Monday morning with a dazzling display from Aurora Australia.

A strong geomagnetic storm brought on by a solar flare caused Aurora Australia to be especially vivid in local skies on April 24.

Caused by disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field, it is unusual to see the Southern Lights so far north.

However with solar activity (which follows an 11-year cycle) currently peaking in the Southern hemisphere, there may be more opportunities to witness the natural phenomena in the coming days and weeks and months.

“I just happened to wake up and saw some faint light stripes in the sky,” said Ed van der Hoeven

MAGNETIC GLOW: The Aurora Australis at 5.15am on Monday, as seen from Barwite, looking towards Mansfield township.

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“Then all of a sudden it became this spectacle of colour that was actually visible with the naked eye.

“It lasted for quite a while.”

Ed took the accompanying image on his iPhone 13, with a three second open time to catch the spectacular.

“We overlook the valley towards

the township of Mansfield.

“You can see the lights of Mansfield in the right of the picture, and also quite clearly the Southern Cross.

“It was incredible.”

THE Delatite Winery will hold their second Harvest Moon festival on May 5 to 7.

The festival encourages everyone to pause and reflect on the pleasures of togetherness and regenerative rural living at the end of vintage before the winter season.

Delatite’s Managing Director David Ritchie said it was always a relief to enjoy the last days of autumn.

“As anyone who lives and breathes wine knows, vintage is dirty hot and exhausting,” he said.

“Any excuse to enjoy ourselves and get new ideas is much appreciated.”

Traditionally, the harvest moon provides ample moonlight in the early evening for harvesting autumn crops.

The festival is the brainchild of David’s daughter Polly Ritchie, the third generation of Ritchie’s involved at Delatite and the fifth in the Mansfield district.

“My grandmother Vivienne was a tireless promoter of wine in Mansfield in her day, so it is great to combine that with Dad’s dedication to sustainability and put a slightly younger twist on it,” Polly said.

This year’s festival will include yoga, meditation, finedining, a bonfire, local produce markets and workshops.

“I hope there is something for everyone,” Polly said.

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Warning signs will be posted at formal recreational areas around the lake and will remain in place while high levels of blue-green algae are present.

GMW Water Quality coordinator Bianca Atley said Lake Eildon would not be closed to the public.

“Visitors can still sightsee and enjoy other activities at the lake,” she said.

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the water they should take care to avoid direct contact with the water.”

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LEST WE FORGET: ANZAC Day in Jamieson.

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DAWN SERVICE: The Dedication and Requiem was read by Carmel Dixon.

READY TO FEAST: Eleven year old Molly Jacob treats her mum Amy to an early morning tea for Mothers’ Day.

Mother’s Day high tea at Merrijig LOCAL GUEST SPEAKER: Brad Reeve, retired Sergeant of the 1st Commando Regiment.

ON Sunday, May 14, the Merrijig Public Hall will host a High Tea event to celebrate the women, motherly figures, and carers in the community.

The event is sure to include some authentic country hospitality, with tea, homemade baking and savoury delights, a raffle, and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

The hall will be dressed to impress, with vintage tablewares on show.

The volunteer committee of management is excited to bring the community together again for social

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By CARMEL DIXON MANY attendees travelled from Melbourne and Shepparton and beyond, as well as from our local regions for ANZAC Day in Jamieson.

The Service in Gerrans Reserve commenced at 6:00am.

The formal welcome was by the Master of Ceremonies Barry Matthews, he introduced Rev Melissa Clarke Anglican Minister from the

Mansfield Parish, who addressed the attendees and offered a prayer for those who had fallen and all who had returned home.

The Dedication was read by Carmel Dixon, followed by the second pray by Rev Melissa Clark with the hope for Peace.

The ANZAC Requiem was read by Carmel Dixon.

Former resident Rebecca Bolwell sang Requiem for a Soldier.

The ANZAC Day march commenced with the marchers assembly at the corner of Mary and Perkins Street at 10:45 am with 60 marchers, three jeeps with passengers and a horse and rider.

Perkins Street was lined with cheering supporters.

At 11:00am local helicopter pilot Brett Kay flew his chopper over the assembledmarchers up Perkins Guest speaker at the ser-

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Brad told of his experience in Afghanistan with many tours of duty.

The attendees were held spellbound as he related many stories, including the tragic death of his friend Private Greg Sher, fellow commando whilst on duty.

Brad received a standing ovation.

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ANZAC DAY

A COMMEMORATION : Brigadier Westphalen was the guest speaker at the mid-morning service.

TOGETHER AS ONE: The Mansfield community gathered to honour those who served our nation.

PHOTOS: Hannah Kennelly

LEST WE FORGET: Flower wreaths were placed at the foot of the Menin Gates.

Remembering the ANZAC’s

By HANNAH KENNELLY

THE Mansfield community gathered together on April 25 to commemorate ANZAC Day and honour those who served their country.

State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, attended the dawn service held outside the Menin Gates.

“Mansfield is a town rich in war history, particularly

the light horse,” she said.

“It is always pleasing to see such strong crowds remembering the lives lost and supporting current veterans and service men and women.”

RSL President Tom Ingpen was overjoyed with the morning’s success “We had really large numbers at the Gunfire Breakfast at the CFA, following the dawn service,” Tom said.

“This is only the second time we’ve hosted the breakfast, so that was great to see.”

Another mid-morning service was held outside the gates and featured an ANZAC Day march.

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Tom said the speeches by both guest speakers Neville Mathieson and Brigadier David Westphalen were outstanding.

Brigadier Westphalen has been attending ANZAC Day services for almost 50 years.

“I’ve been going to ANZAC day ceremonies since I was a kid,” he explained “It was great to see so many families with their

children out at the dawn and main service.”

He said it was important to remember ANZAC Day was “about commemoration not celebration”.

“The day is about remembering our veteran’s service and the cost to them, their families, and the wider community,” he said.

“It’s about acknowledging the service of those who

served our nation.”

Brigadier Westphalen has been deployed twice to Afghanistan and Iraq.

ANZAC day served as a reminder to remember his fallen colleagues.

“I have a combat bracelet which I only wear on ANZAC Day,” he said.

“I wear in memory of those that didn’t come home.”

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ANZAC DAY

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By LOUISE JACOB AN estimated 500 people gathered at the Merrijig War and Service Memorial on ANZAC morning to remember all those who served in the many conflicts and peace keeping tasks which Australia has been involved in.

The traditional parade of horses and riders opened the service, emerging from the misty hills to join residents and visitors to pay their respects The service was led by Merrijig Hall president, Adrian Lawrence, who invited those present to lay wreaths at the memorial.

Others involved in the service included Mary Dunn who delivered the ANZAC dedication, Molly Dunn who recited the Ode, Ed Adamson who played the Last Post and Rouse and flag marshal Laurie Jacob.

The main address was delivered by local resident Jeremy Madin, who outlined the amazing work of Sir Ernest Edward Dunlop, who was known as ‘Weary’.

Jeremy focused on one of the six beliefs of ‘Weary’

which was forgiveness.

Memorial co-ordinator, Peter Howarth spoke of the ongoing conflicts in the world, the need to pray for the safekeeping of our men and women deployed on land, in the air and on the sea.

The National Anthems of Australia and New Zealand were played and at the conclusion of the service, Peter thanked all those who took part in the service and who combined to make the morning possible.

He mentioned the Merrijig Public Hall committee which is the custodian of the site and which works to develop it.

Special mention was made to Mansfield Shire Council for its support of the event, to Kane FROM THE MIST: The traditional parade of horses and riders opened the service. and Amanda Lovick who have taken on the role of year round voluntary maintenance of the memorial.

Peter also commended Eric and Liz Siewart who each year provide the gunfire breakfast free of charge.

Everyone then made their way to join in the gunfire breakfast, gathering around the braziers to keep warm.

LEST WE FORGET: Molly Dunn reads the Ode. SILENCE: Ed Adamson plays the Last Post and Rouse.

FROM THE COMMUNITY: Wreaths were laid from various attendees.

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CATCH UP: Organisers hope this event will further connect carers. chronic illness, mental illness, addiction or are aged are invited to come along.

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ANZAC DAY

Remembering the fallen at Bonnie Doon

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

GATHERED in the predawn light at Bonnie Doon last Tuesday (April 25) were approximately 200 local residents and visitors for the Dawn service commemorating ANZAC Day. The early morning fog encroached the surrounds of the War Memorial where the solemn ceremony was led by local RSL member Peter Mahoney.

Guest speaker was Captain Steve Rabie (Ret) who gave a short address on the formation of ANZAC and its combat at Gallipoli.

“Before dawn on April 25 1915, the first soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed on the shores of the Gallipoli peninsula.

“The men were part of a British and French led invasion.”

Cpt Rabie said the allies’ mission was to destroy Turkish guns that were preventing naval ships from reach-

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ing and bombarding the Turkish capital, Constantinople - if they succeeded, Turkey might have be forced out of the war and Germany would lose an important ally.

Some 2000 Australians were killed or wounded on that landing.

“It was a day of confusion and fear,” Cpt Rabie said.

At the time of evacuation in December 1915 about 8700 Australians and almost 2700 New Zealanders had been killed.

There were 130,000 soldiers on both sides who lost their lives at Gallipoli.

The bonds that grew between Australians and New Zealanders was united at that battle and from that conflict on the ANZACs were set - a bond that continued throughout Europe, into the second world war and beyond.

Cpt Rabie said ANZAC Day has become an occasion to honor all who have worn Australia’s uniform in service.

“We recognise more than 100,000 Australian servicemen and women who have lost their lives in military operations carried out in our country’s name,” he said.

He concluded by saying, “We honor the values that have been invested in the original ANZACs - loyalty, selflessness, courage - and the ways in which later generations have measured their own achievements against those of the soldiers who fought on Gallipoli.”

Wreaths were laid on behalf of the RSL, Mansfield Shire, Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish, Legacy, the Evans family and others.

Following the short service which included a song sung by Wayne Anderson and the bugle played by Peter Coffey, all attending were invited to a gunfire breakfast at the community park at which more than 100 were served sausages and bacon, tea coffee and hot milos.

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SIZZLING SNAGS: Members of the CFA manned the barbeque on day.

CROWD PLEASER: The expo showcased the latest emergency vehicles and equipment in action, with live demonstrations of emergency events.

GROUP PHOTO: Emergency service personnel and volunteers also embraced the opportunity to network and make connections on the day.

PHOTOS: Freddie Leong

WRAP AND IMMOBILISE: Dr Will Twycross with staff from the Mansfield District Hospital demonstrated how to treat a snake bite.

TEAM EFFORT: Emergency personnal worked together to demonstrate a car crash rescue.

IN ORANGE: Crew members from the SES were on-hand answering questions.

POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Inspector Rachael Goss with Jamieson’s Leading Senior Constable George Crawford were all smiles, with the expo proving a huge success.

HANDS-ON: The local Jamieson CFA crew devised a flaming target, with visitors able to use the live fire hose to extinguish the flame.

Emergency Services Expo a huge success THE sun was shining bright, and the temperature was a positively balmy 25 degrees as Jamieson turned on a spectacular Autumn day for the Emergency Services Expo.

The crowds were out in force on Sunday April 23, for a day all about our local emergency service providers, the vehicles and equipment they use and the services they provide.

“We certainly had the weather for it,” said Leading Senior Constable, George Crawford who organized the event.

“It was a great day and went extremely well, and we’re thrilled with the level of attendance and involvement.”

Over the course of the day, close to 600 visitors walked through the gates of the Jamieson Recreation Reserve.

“It filled up within the

first 20 minutes and people stayed,” said Crawford.

“There were moments when it did quieten down, and then a new wave would come through.

“So at any one time, there were about 250 to 300 visitors on-site.

“It was a fantastic turn-out for a regional event, and we were ecstatic with the level of engagement from both the stakeholders and stall holders, to the landowners, locals, tourists and campers.”

Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish MP was also impressed by the number of agencies and exhibitors in attendance.

“However more importantly, it was well attended by visitors and locals alike,” she said.

“It is so important for people who visit the Mansfield Shire to understand the area.”

The expo was very much

a family-orientated event, with activities devised to promote visitor engagement.

“Jess Bolwell from the CFA organised a scavenger hunt, with questions for each of the agencies,” said Crawford.

“It encouraged all the kids to go round to each stall and find out the answers.

“There was also a fair degree of parental input and collaboration on this task, with whole families keen to learn.”

Another inclusive and beneficial event was the St John Ambulance CPR refresher demonstration which proved popular.

Community members were pleased to brush up on old skills, and gain some new ones, with local Ambulance Victoria members conducting a defibrillator presentation.

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“It was a great day, and the perfect environment to learn all about our local emergency services providers.

“And this extended not just to the visitors on the day, but to all the stallholders and exhibitors, creating that opportunity to network and reinforce connections.”

In 2019, Leading Senior Constable Crawford organized a similar one-off event in Mansfield.

Taking place in October, the event concentrated primarily on fire preparedness and building community resilience, and preceded the cataclysmic Black Summer bushfires of 2019 and 2020.

“In retrospect it’s hard to quantify the benefits of that expo, especially in relation

to the environmental disaster that followed so quickly after,” said Crawford.

“Then, we went straight into COVID.” Crawford organised the recent Emergency Services Expo in Jamieson as means to re-engage the community after the struggles of the last few years, creating a space for the shire to get together, build resilience and ultimately move forward.

“It was about creating something positive,” he said.

“We also have a couple of big projects on the go in Jamieson at the moment, which we wanted to acknowledge.

“We’re pushing not only for a community ambulance service in Jamieson, but also a community hub.”

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“It was a huge privilege to host such an amazing event, however it did demand a massive amount of organization and energy from everybody involved,” he said.

“I’m extremely spoilt with the Jamieson community.

“The whole township is very supportive, and though I may have initially spearheaded the expo, without the community’s efforts and assistance the expo would never have been the huge success that it was.

“The expo was about the whole Mansfield Shire and everything that the region has to offer.

“From Merton to Merrijig and Tolmie, and all the outlying communities, when something happens we support one another.

“It’s what make me inordinately proud of our community.”

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Shirley Valentine set to shake up the stage

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN A COMEDIC play is set to grace the stage of the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre.

Shirley Valentine presented by the Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMuDS) and starring Meredith Newman, tells the story of a working class Liverpool housewife before and after a transforming holiday abroad.

As she prepares chips and egg for dinner, she ruminates on her life and tells the wall about her hus-

band, her children, her past, and an invitation from a girlfriend to join her on holiday in Greece to search for romance and adventure.

Ultimately, Shirley does escape to Greece, has an “adventure” with a local fisherman and decides to stay.

Shirley Valentine was written in the 80s, but the fundamental questions posed remain.

Director Karen Pirie said she has wanted to put on this show, being inspired by the adapted 1989 film starring Pauline Collins.

“I’ve always had this idea of this

play in my head,” she said.

“Almost everybody I know that saw the movie has [the story] stuck in their mind.

“I just happened to go and see a stage version of it done by a local theatre company and I thought it was even better.”

Ms Pirie feels the story is particularly relevant after communities around the world experienced Covid lockdowns and were unable to leave their homes.

“We understand now what it’s like to be a lonely housewife,” she said.

This is the first time MMuDS has done a one person show and Ms Pirie admits it has been a big ask for star Meredith Newman.

“It’s not a role you can audition for,” she said.

She added the complexities of the role as well as the emotional journey the character of Shirley goes on have been perfectly encapsulated

by Ms Newman.

“I think Meredith is amazing and she’s perfect for it,” Ms Pirie said.

“It’s a really good show with a really good message.”

SOLO ACT: Shirley Valentine star Meredith Newman is ready to dazzle audiences.

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SWEEPING ARCHES: The distinctive artwork on the trail between Mansfield and Maindample has prompted debate online.

PHOTO: Samuel O’Brien

A NEW thought-provoking artwork on The Great Victorian Rail Trail has received mixed reaction from the community “Responding” by artist Robbie Rowlands is a 39 metre phone tower that arches over the Rail Trail.

According to the Rail Trail website, the artwork was designed to mimic a phone tower falling close to the ground, “as if bowing to meet us”.

“In this way, the technological function of transmission - of receiving and responding to signals - becomes a

personal interaction between the viewer, the artwork and the landscape,” the website statement said.

“With its slender taper and gentle curve, the tower appears more organic than industrial, like a stalk of field grass with its long, thin signal panels mimicking seed pods fraying at their tips.”

The flexible structure has sparked plenty of debate online with many Facebook commenters complimenting the artwork’s unique nature.

However, others were more critical and debated how the artwork would “fit into the natural landscape”.

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Radio play drives wellbeing with humour and pathos AN original radio play by local writer Simone Curtis and featuring voices from the Mansfield community will be broadcast throughout the month of May, thanks to the support of Community Bank Mansfield & District.

During the month of May, Simone’s radio play Driving Me Crazy will be broadcast on Radio Mansfield and streamed live on the web on Sundays after the 3 o’clock news.

The play is a comedy, with a good dose of pathos. It’s about teenager Casey, her elderly and lovable Pop and an afternoon drive with some surprising twists and turns.

Author Simone Curtis heard about the script development workshop on a flier she picked up at the Bushy Tales awards night last year.

“I already had the story, though originally I thought it might be a picture book,” Simone said.

“There will be aspects of the story that resonate with many families.”

She believes strongly that in communities like Mansfield, everybody has a story to tell.

“Telling our stories and

DRIVING ME CRAZY: Audio engineer Ian Mallyon and voice actor and Radio Mansfield presenter Ian Todd recording the voice of ‘Pop’. hearing our stories are important for wellbeing.

“Stories help us tap into our support network,” she said.

Simone admits she has been dabbling in writing for many years, and uses it to deal with some of the ups and downs that life has to offer.

She liked the idea of a radio play because it’s a different way of storytelling that harks back to older times.

“A radio play relies on

the listener’s imagination to picture the characters,” she said.

“It’s a powerful and entertaining way to tell stories.”

Simone enjoyed writing a script that included comedy.

“Life’s a bit serious at the moment, isn’t it. Anything that can lighten the load for people is a good thing,” she said.

The characters are voiced by local actors and community members.

Simone’s first radio play

has also become a ‘first’ for award-winning poet Val Kirley.

Val is voicing ‘Nan’ in the play and said she enjoyed getting behind the microphone and playing her part.

Driving Me Crazy will have its debut broadcast on Sunday afternoon, right after the 3 o’clock news.

Listen on your radio on 99.7 FM in Mansfield, 88.7 in Tolmie or 90.1 in Woods Point, or stream online at radiomansfield.org.au

SPONSORED: Simone Curtis and Val Kirley during recording at the Radio Mansfield studios.

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Pavement crack sealing now all complete PAVEMENT crack sealing on several roads around Mansfield has recently been completed by contractor, Boral Pty Ltd on behalf of Mansfield Shire Council on Wednesday, April 19.

The crack sealing process involves placing an adhesive sealant into cracks on the sealed road pavement surface, preventing the infiltration of moisture and non-compressible materials into the pavement, and reducing the risk of water damage and the formation of potholes.

The completed roads in Mansfield included: Nolan Street, Kitchen Street, Ultimo Street, Cricket Street, Adam Street, Minerva Street, Elvins Street, Victoria Street,, Ailsa Street, Hunter

ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Sealing works in Mansfield.

Street, Reynolds Street, Village Court and Stoneleigh Road.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said he is pleased to see these works complete, reducing the risk of damage to the road surface during wet weather.

“These road surface treatments are important to increase the life of our roads and maintain a smoother and safer journey for all road users.

This process is less costly and timeconsuming compared to a full reseal,” he said.

“Council values and appreciates community feedback as we continue to review and prioritise roads that require maintenance and upgrading such as these.”

New Howqua boat ramp

RESIDENTS and visitors in the Howqua area are a step closer to having a new public boat ramp, after a proposed location was endorsed at the Council Meeting on 18 April 2023.

The confirmation of the boat ramp location, referred to as ‘Howqua East’, will enable the design and construction of a new high-level concrete boat ramp operating between Lake Eildon’s full supply Level and 79 per cent supply level.

The ramp will be readily accessible from Mansfield-

Woods Point Road, approximately 400m east of Lake Drive, Howqua Inlet.

There is currently no public boat ramp providing access to the lake between the existing ramp locations at Goughs Bay and Jamieson.

Residents and community groups began advocating for a ramp in 2015, submitting a petition to Council and Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) with approximately 500 signatures.

The ‘Howqua East’ location was selected following

ON THE WAY: The location of the upcoming Howqua public boat ramp. extensive community engagement in 2022 and 2023 to find the best location for a new ramp and to identify any potential concerns from community members need-

ing to be addressed in the final design.

“Residents and visitors have been asking for a boat ramp in this area for a long time, with the growth we’ve

seen in the area and the increasing demand for access to Lake Eildon,” said Mayor Cr James Tehan.

“We’ve listened to community members throughout the engagement process, and this has allowed us to make the best decision for the whole community, where we can achieve the greatest benefits from a ramp with the least possible impact.

“We recognise our community’s passion for the area and will continue to engage with those who are

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Regular Events:

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May

 MAY 5 - 7: Harvest Moon Festival - Delatite Winery. A variety of events showcasing the best that the winery has to offer. Bookings essential via the Delatite Winery website.  MAY 11: Carer Morning Tea Jamieson Courthouse Hotel, 25 Perkins St, Jamieson: 11am. A free event for unpaid support to family or friends with a disability, chronic illness, mental illness, addiction or are aged. No need to register, just pop in.  MAY 13 - 27: MMuDS performs Shirley Valentine at the Mansfield Performing Arts Complex.  MAY 14: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Mansfield Steiner School. With performances by Luka Muller (MC), Takashi Wakasugi, Bron Lewis, Suren Jayemanne and Steph Broadbridge. https:// events.humanitix.com/mansfieldinternational-comedy-festivalroadshow  MAY 14: Mother’s Day Classic along the Rail Trail. Register on line www.mothersdayclassic.com.au and follow prompts to register - Vic - Mansfield.  MAY 14: Mother’s Day High Tea - Merrijig Hall: 10am - 12pm.

Celebrating the magnificent women, motherly figures, and carers in the community. Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CHIKV  MAY 15: U3A Meeting: 10am - The Delatite Hotel Meeting Room.

Mothers Day Classic ‘Travels through South America’s West Coast’ with Elaine Cooper.

New members always welcome.  MAY 27: Mansfield Farmers’ Market - High Street opposite the Post Office.  MAY 27: Wolseley Hornet Show N Shine: 9-11am - High Street opposite the Commercial Hotel.

Showcasing the rare 1930 - 1935 Vintage and Post-vintage Wolseley Hornet Sports and Specials.  MAY 28: RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Mansfield Botanic Gardens. A 3km walk to raise money supporting the fight against animal cruelty.

Registration opens at 8:30am and the walk kicks off at 10am.

June

 JUNE 1: Mansfield Historical Society presents The Ride to Snowy River with Chris Stoney and Early Days in Barwite with Bill Griffiths - MACE: 7pm. $25 ticket includes light supper and refreshments. All proceeds go towards the Mansfield Heritage Museum fit out. Bookings essential.  JUNE 4: Mansfield Marathon Great Victorian Rail Trail. Races start from 8am. Register online.  JUNE 10: Mansfield Bush Market: 8am - 2pm - Highett Street.  JUNE 10 - 12: King’s Birthday

Weekend Celebrations - Mount Buller. A weekend full of activities and events to celebrate the 2023 season. Guaranteed skiing on Mt Buller from this weekend.

JUNE 10 Mansfield Bush Market

 JUNE 16 - 18: Mansfield Lantern Festival - Erril Street.

 CWA Monthly meetings: 4th Wednesday Evening or Sunday afternoon (alternating each month: March -Wed).  CWA Craft Days: Wednesday’s 10am and last Thursday evening of the month at 6pm.  CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am to 2pm.  JUSTICE of the Peace Services - Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.  Lima South Old Time Dance: At Lima South Hall the second Sunday of each month b between 1pm and 5pm.

E Entry $10. Music provided by T The Ramblers. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to sshare. All welcome. Contact: 00425868277. M Mansfield Croquet Club M Monday and Wednesday m mornings from 9am till 12 n noon, Lord’s Reserve, Cnr V Victoria and Apollo Streets.

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404 ACRES WITH OVER 1KM OF CREEK FRONTAGE! THIS property boasts 404 acres on title with over 1km of creek frontage! There’s a very basic ‘Nissan Hut’ with power connected and a pot belly stove, plus a small storage shed, so you could potentially camp out here while you plan the country home of your dreams. There’s certainly a selection of amazing house sites.

Not far from the hut is an oak tree that was planted in 1949 or 1950 by Frank and Irene Redfern, when the property was known as ‘Brookside’. We can share a history of the ‘Woolshed Paddocks’ by Frank, whose father owned about 1300 acres here from before 1920....but you can create your own amazing memories with your family and friends (2 and 4 legged) if you decide to make this remarkable property your home, even if it’s just for the weekends.

The land is well drained land and rises from 380 metres above sea level at the roadside gates to 600 metres at the top of the hill in the South West corner of the property.

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Roadside fencing is in great condition and superphosphate has been applied annually as part of the land management strategy.

The cattleyards are authentic but do require some maintenance.

The property boasts plenty of tall timber with a ground cover of native vegetation including tree ferns around the numerous rock pools, and great tracks up into the high country in the back portion of the property, best accessed in an ATV. What great adventures for kids of all ages!

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RURAL

New registration process for onfarm tyres in June NEW REGO NEEDED: Farmers, or anyone, using and/or storing more than 5m3 (about the size of a small skip bin) of waste tyres as weights for silage production, have until July 1 to apply for a registration.

A NEW Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) registration for farmers using waste tyres in silage production will help reduce the risk of fire and harm to human health and the environment.

Stockpiled tyres can pose a significant fire risk.

Tyre fires are hard to extinguish, emit toxic smoke and can contribute to harm in the environment.

Having an understanding of a farm’s tyre stocks will help mitigate the risk and severity they pose.

EPA North East regional manager Renee Palmer said silage production is critical for a healthy agricultural industry.

“The registration strikes the right balance between making sure farmers can feed their stock while also helping to reduce the risk of harm to human health and

the environment,” she said.

Farmers, or anyone, using and/ or storing more than 5m3 (about the size of a small skip bin) of waste tyres as weights for silage production, have until July 1 to apply for a registration.

“We’ve made the process to apply for a registration as easy as possible,” Ms Palmer said.

“It’s free, fast and can even be done on your smart phone.

“By having farmers and oth-

ers, who use waste tyres for silage production, apply for this free registration, we are all doing our part to ensure waste tyres are correctly stored and managed to help reduce the risk of fire or environmental harm.”

For more information and to apply for a registration by July 1, go to www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-business/permissions/registrations/ b04-guidance-on-waste-tyres-forsilage-production.

FLOODING: State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish welcomes the extension to the inquiry.

Submission date extended for flood Inquiry

JOB WELL DONE: President Beau Purcell and Luke Jenkins from Bonnie Doon Football Club.

GREAT RESULT: Committee member Harry Hartford and Anthony Wakeling from Merrijig CFA.

TOWARDS INFRASTRUCTURE: Committee member Nina Burnett and Mary Dunn from Merrijig Hall Committee.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Committee member Will Purcell and Narelle Stevenson from Mansfield Girl Guides.

Record give-back to rodeo volunteers ON April 17, the Merrijig Rodeo Committee had the pleasure of celebrating the results from the Labour Day long weekend event, distributing back the profit share to the rodeo’s beneficiary groups.

“As treasurer, this is my

favourite part of the job,” said Donna Howton of the Merrijig Rodeo & Sports Association.

“The rodeo is a success thanks to the invaluable assistance from these volunteer groups.

“Nothing makes me or the committee members happier than knowing our event enables funding

for a vast array of community activities and support.

“2022 was a record year, and we were extremely happy with the financial results; however, with an even bigger crowd this year, the records have been smashed again.

“We are proud to announce, we

have given back a total of $72,000 to our community groups, which include the Bonnie Doon Football Club, Mansfield Scouts, Mansfield Girl Guides, Delatite Cricket Club, Merrijig and Boorolite CFA, Mansfield and District Equestrian Club, Mansfield Red Cross and the Merrijig Hall Committee.”

THE Parliamentary Flood Inquiry submission closure date has been extended to June 5 2023, giving communities extra time to lodge their experiences and views of the October 2022 floods.

State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish welcomes the extension and encourages people impacted by the floods to make a submission outlining their experience, highlighting the issues at the time and now, and to make suggestions for the future.

Ms McLeish said, “People are still heavily involved in flood restoration works and were struggling to meet the earlier deadline of the inquiry.”

“Many areas locally were severely impacted, with damage caused to fencing, facilities, and loss of livestock.

“It is crucial for the inquiry committee to hear local stories and experiences of the floods so strategy and response improvements can be made for the future.”

The Flood Inquiry will shine a light on Victoria’s flood preparedness as well as review what caused or contributed to the Flood Event, emergency services, government policy, flood mitigation strategies, and the Victoria planning framework.

People can lodge a submission into the inquiry via the website https:// new.parliament.vic.gov.au/ floodinquiry

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A day to remember in Jamieson JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

traditional breakfast.

The President of the Jamieson ANZAC Day committee Barry Matthews addressed the hundreds of attendees and the presenters, welcoming them to the 2023 ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 5:45 am.

The Service in Gerrans Reserve commenced at 6:00am.

The formal welcome was by the Master of Ceremonies Barry Matthews, he introduced Rev Melissa Clarke Anglican Minister from the Mansfield Parish, who addressed the attendees and offered a prayer for those who had fallen and all who had returned home.

The Dedication was read by Carmel Dixon, followed by the second pray by Rev Melissa Clark with the hope for Peace.

The ANZAC Requiem was

read by Carmel Dixon.

Former resident Rebecca Bolwell sang Requiem for a Soldier.

The families of past Service personal, placed named white crosses in front of the Memorial Rock.

The laying of wreaths followed the Legacy Wreath

by Bruce Mason and the Craft Ladies Wreath by Jude Ridley, and personal wreathes were also laid.

The Ode of Remembrance was delivered by Noel Arandt.

The 3 Shot Volley was performed by 3 local registered shooters.

The Last Post was played, a silent tribute ‘Lest We Forget’ then Reveille, the NZ and Australian Anthems were sung

by Genevieve Bolwell.

Barry Mathews thanked the attendees and invited them to the Traditional Gunfire Breakfast at the Courthouse Hotel.

The ANZAC Day march commenced with the

FOLLOWING the ANZAC Day formalities the attendees attended the Courthouse Hotel for the ANZAC lunch and reunion.

Local residents brought their annual plates of homemade fare and the Hotel catered with hot finger food and was devoured with relish.

Following the refreshments the annual 2UP Game commenced and a very pleasant day was had by all.

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This amazing group of ladies have been holding this fund raiser for many years and through the generosity of the attendees have raised thousands of dollars for this worthy cause.

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The bugler, former Courthouse Hotel proprietor Phil Everett, drove from his home in Bendigo, to attend the Dawn Service in Jamieson and play the Last Post.

Many attendees and travelled from Melbourne and Shepparton as well as from our local regions.

The working committee had set the stage and the Eternal Flame with all the electronics, sound and power prior to the Dawn Service.

The three shooters and safety attendant were assembled, Rev Mel Clark arrived to present the first and second prayers.

The Gunfire traditional ‘stew’ had been heated from 3:30am was carried by two hardy chaps, to the Courthouse Kitchen and placed on gentle heat for the

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SPORT

Bowls cools down as competitions wrap up

By LYN FOOTS

LOVE THE GAME: Kids should be able to love sport without thinking about the odds.

Love the game A letter from Victorian Responsible p Gambling g Foundation CEO Shane Lucas IF you watch TV, listen to the radio, use a digital device or attend sporting matches in various codes, you are subjected to a constant stream of gambling ads.

So are your kids.

Research shows that excessive promotion has led to the ‘normalisation’ of gambling as a part of sport, with disturbing consequences.

Children are growing up to

believe that sport is a gambling product, that the value of sport is measured by the odds, and that betting on sport is a rite of passage into adulthood.

In partnership with 700+ professional and community sports clubs in a range of codes across the state, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is fighting against these trends.

May is Love the Game month,

and this year we’re encouraging parents, teachers, coaches and other role models to participate in activities that demonstrate to kids that sport and betting don’t have to go together.

Love the Game Challenge activities include turning off your phone during live matches, finding ways to talk about sport that don’t refer to the odds and deleting betting apps from your phone.

Eagles’ own heading to GVL MANSFIELD’S Jessica Dolling will represent the shire at the GOTAFE Goulburn Valley Netball Representative Squad.

Jessica is a devoted and competitive player, having won the Mansfield Football Netball Club’s Best and Fairest award last November.

Jessica will play in the U17 division in the GOTAFE Goulburn Valley tournaments this May. The U17 head coach Latoya Wards and assistant coaches TeAna Wards and Leonie Berry are also from Mansfield.

REPRESENTING THE SHIRE: (far right) Jessica Dolling.

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Visit lovethegame.vic.gov.au for more information and join our partner clubs, including Victoria’s 10 AFL teams, in showing kids that sport is about loving the game, not the odds.

Anyone negatively affected by their own or someone else’s gambling can access free and confidential advice, support and referral by calling the 24/7 Gambler’s Help line on 1800 858 858.

ON ANZAC Day three teams travelled to Moira and Benalla.

There were no game wins but three wins in the resting toucher competition with John Foots winning two and superstar Anne Wileman winning as well.

Also on ANZAC Day a few teams went to Swanpool with one Mansfield team skipped by Mick Walsh coming runners-up.

Thursday saw the final rounds of the 21Up with the morning rounds seeing Lyn Foots defeating a brand new player Christina Smith in an entertaining game and Elaine Peterson winning over Pam ZierkMahoney.

The afternoon’s final saw a close game early but Casper (Elaine) was the most consistent player in the final winning 21/16 after a mammoth 40 ends.

Congratulations to all involved.

Friday’s social bowls saw 18 players having a bit of fun with the winners of the day being George Peterson, Tony Pridham and Alan Hatcher with 2 wins 34pts from Mark Bettany, Elaine Peterson and John Lobbe 2 wins 32pts.

A reminder that our presentation day will be on May 21 with a free BBQ lunch at 12pm and presentations of trophies at approximately 1pm.

Hopefully the weather will be in our favour so we can enjoy a game of bowls after all the festivities have concluded.

Benalla squash round nine results SECTION 1, played April 26 Team 1 - Dr. Stuart Jones Dentist defeated Team 2 - Barkly Street Vets, 1 rubber to 3: Stuart Jones defeated Greg Murphy 3-1, Paul O’Brien lost to Ross Marchant 0-3, Les Firmer (F/I for Andrew Ham) defeated Treena McNair 3-1, and Gary Manning defeated Toby Currie 3-0.

Team 4 - Caslek Computing & Cabling lost to Team 3 - Benalla Bobcats, 1 rubber to 3, Rod Firmer lost to Wally Pastuszka in a walkover 0-3, Chris McNair defeated Josh McNair 3-2, Les Firmer lost to Lane Carroll 1-3, and Zac McNair lost to Sharon Watkins 2-3.

Section 2, played April 24 Team 4 - Hollywoods Pizza won over Team 3 - Smith Dosser Accountants, 7 games to 4: Greg Cornell defeated Jo Henderson 3-1, Damian Gilbert lost to Lucas Ham 1-3, and Vicky Randi defeated Xavier Kerr 3-0.

Team 1 - Custom Squash lost to Team 2 - Annabelle Cleeland MP 3 games to 9: Ray Moulday lost to Kyle Margat 2-3, Andrew Ross-Costello lost to Angus Woodward 1-3, and Jacinta Woodward lost Sarah McDonald 3-0.

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Continued growth promising for Mansfield Bowls Club Rayy Robinson reflects on a full summer season

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

THE Mansfield Bowls Club has had a bumper summer season, with strong pennant and social competition involvement helping spur confidence in the longevity of the club.

President Ray Robinson was happy with the club’s competitive performance.

“Our A4 team played off in the finals, which was very good,” he said.

“Our midweek pennant team who play on Tuesday won the grand final.

“We’ve been pretty successful considering we are only a small club compared to others.”

The bowls club facilities have allowed for year-round playing on a social level which has kept engagement high for all players.

“We have one grass green and a synthetic green that has been put in for around 10 years,” Ray said.

“Whenever the grass green isn’t available, we use [the synthetic].

“We’re always trying to make the club and facilities better.”

The club’s internal events have been successful too, with high participation and enjoyment all around.

“Some of our players are only

first, second or third year players,” Ray explained.

“They get a bit hesitant to enter those events, but they put their hand up and it makes the club better.

“The more they play, the better they get.”

Supporting those who are new to bowls is important to Ray and the club who recognise their importance in keeping numbers consistent into the future.

“In the last three or four years we have had about an extra 30 or 40 people join,” he said.

“We are always on the alert for new members.

“We make a point of reaching out to new people in town through rookie days that allow for people to come along and try out.”

Over the past 10 years, Ray has noticed the club has steadily gotten more popular even through disruptions.

“When Covid turned up we had to deal with [the restrictions] and we actually probably gained more members [from other sports] as a result,” he said.

“It’s amazing how everything progressed in a positive direction.”

third consecutive week.

On Saturday a field of 43 turned up to play and there were some outstanding scores with two players having subpar rounds, Mark “Funky” Jones was 5 under par and Kyle Bridgeman was two under.

A Grade 1st: Mark Jones, 40 points (h/c +1); 2nd: Steve Chisholm, 38 points (h/c 13); 3rd: Kyle Bridgeman, 37 points (h/c +1).

B Grade 1st: Bill Parsons, 38 points (h/c 17); 2nd: Fred Rogers, 37 points (h/c 26); 3rd: Perrin Gooding, 36 points (h/c 26).

Great to see three of our “senior” members performing well in B Grade.

On Saturday May 6 the April Monthly medal will be played and after the event we will be holding the presentations for all of last year’s major events.

Men’s golf secure finals in Mansfield

By TOM SWAN

THE highlight of the week was the last round of the men’s pennant on Sunday.

The club has two teams which will play in the finals in Mansfield this coming Sunday.

Our Division 2 handicap team snuck into the finals by a solitary point and the Division 3 team also had a successful run and were already guaranteed a place in the finals.

Our Division 1 scratch team played extremely well at home and won 4-1 but unfortunately were not able to make the finals.

The finals will be played on Sunday May 7 in Mansfield starting at 9.30am On Monday, a number of members ventured to Wangaratta to play in the Veterans Golf.

There were several good results in a field of 150, which was also the final round of the NEDGA Men’s Championships.

In the day’s competition Phil Conway finished third in A Grade and Warren Shepherd finished second in D Grade.

In the championships Mansfield featured in all three divisions place getters.

In Division 1, Phil Conway finished in third place and Geoff Brown was fourth.

Division 2 saw Peter Barnes finish in second place beaten only on a count back and in Division 3 Warren Shepherd was second and Tom Swan placed third.

On Tuesday 28 played in a mixed Stableford Multiplier event with the team of Craig Walsh and Jared Dixon winning with a score of 84.

They were followed by Alan Parrot and Carmillo Garces on 83 points with James Dafydd and Jeremy Venerman claiming third with 79 points.

Thursday’s weekly Stableford event attracted 42 starters.

A Grade 1st: Domingo Diaz, 42 points (h/c

FULL SWING: Mark Jones 11); 2nd: Shane O’Brien, 38 points (h/c 13) on a countback; 3rd: Peter Vallance, 38 points (h/c 8).

B Grade 1st: Shane Brook, 40 points (h/c 18); 2nd: Tom Swan , 39 points (h/c 23); 3rd:Don Clutterbuck, 37 points (h/c 22) on a countback.

Mingo had a great round highlighted by chipping in on both the 17th and 18th hole and Shane continued his outstanding recent for finishing second, placing for a

SPORT

Ladies golf tee off for Vets Championship

By LINDA TERRY OUR ladies continue to lead the way with some great outcomes around the district.

This week’s shining light was Jackie Smithwick, who won this month’s North East Vets event held at Wangaratta on Monday with a fabulous score of 38 points.

This was also the first round of the Vets district championship and it will hold her in good stead for the overall prize, with the second round to be played in Corowa in May. With pennant season over for the ladies, there were good numbers back to our regular weekday golf.

On Wednesday, we had a huge field of 36 for our Monthly Medal, sponsored by Edith and May. Robyn Baker couldn’t quite believe her final score of nett 68 however to win the medal for what she says is the first time in “about 30 years” So that was certainly cause for celebration.

Lyn Poulson was runner up with nett 69 and third place was Marg Knapp with nett 70 .

Those three took the money in A Grade, meanwhile the B Grade winner was Lorraine Cullen 71, on a countback to Jenny Koraus.

Marion Sargeant 72, came in third.

Balls went down the line to Shelly Comerford 71, Kylie Egan 73, Gayle Wells 74, Millie Cumming 75, Christine Fraser 75 and Sue Parsons 76.

Nearest the pins went to Linda Brook, Linda Terry, Robyn Bridgewater, Sheryl Sargent and Kylie Egan, while Gayle Wells was the in-form putter.

On Saturday, another good field of 17 turned out for a round of stableford and Gayle Wells just pipped Robyn Bridgewater on a countback, both with 36 points.

Third was Jenny Koraus who continues to play steady golf with 35 points.

Best of the rest were Marion foster 34, Kylie Egan 33 and Lyn Poulson 32.

Kylie and Gayle took out the two nearest the pins.

This week we have a large contigent of ladies heading to Benalla to play in their annual bowl, so we hope there are some good results to also report next week.

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TIRELESS: Shannon Cameron passes the ball to Steph Ward.

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DEFENCE: Tahlia Browning (left) and Mia Tanner (right) worked together to move the ball into attack.

Strong showing by Bombers Under 15s

By AMY CASH

Bonnie Doon 30 def Greta 29 Best on Court: Bella Neale Coaches Award: Amy Cash THE under 15s started off strong with Maya and Amy working the ball down smoothly to the shooters Keira and Tilly.

Our defenders Gemma, Bella and Tayla worked hard at getting lots of intercepts and turnovers.

In the second half we saw Charli come on into shooter and Sadie come on into WD. All the girls did an amazing job at bringing the ball out of the defence end to our shooters, remembering the basics we learnt at training.

It was a tough game for us all and Greta put up a fight but luckily for us we won by just one goal.

We all came together as a team and are ready to face Goorambat next week.

Under 17s

By CASEY HEARMON

Bonnie Doon 55 def Greta 37 Best on Court: Emmeline Evans Coaches Award: Casey Hearmon IT was a cold morning at Bonnie Doon to start of the first quarter of under 17s.

The game started with our girls coming out strong, getting the first couple goals on Greta.

Charlotte Atherton in GK was defending strong with lots of intercepts, with Emmeline Evans in GD covering her player perfectly.

The end of the first saw the Bombers up by 10 goals 17-7.

The girls continued to apply pressure into the second quarter.

With Chloe Cash in GA paired with Cobie Mc in GS, the shooters were able to convert all centre passes and the turnovers that the defence were working so hard to get.

The bombers went into half time up by 9, 28-19.

The third quarter saw some changes with Chloe C moving into WA and Grace T in WD. Despite the pressure Greta were applying, the girls were able to keep pushing through.

Demi Murray was working overtime in C, and with Charlotte Atherton in GK turning over the ball with ease.

The girls remained up going into the last quarter, 39-29.

The last quarter saw one final push from the girls.

Casey H came back into the WA paired with Stella B in GA. With amazing transition down the court, the girls were able to maintain their lead, and take out the win 55-37.

Well done in the win girls, everyone played amazing.

B Reserve

By NARELLE SEYMOUR

Bonnie Doon 61 def Greta 32 Best on Court: Chrissy Blunt Coaches Award: Narelle Seymour THE B Ressie’s were ready to put into practice the training strategies they’d been working on the past few weeks, against top of the ladder Greta.

With their gun goal shooter Grace on the side line with an unfortunate injury, the team were pumped to make her proud with a win.

The well-oiled Michelle Tanner and Chrissy Blunt duo never disappoint, working tirelessly in the goals against some very physical competition, popping the

goals in one after another.

Chrissy was smashing out some smooth moves to regain the ball when things didn’t go to plan the first time, which earnt her the best on court.

Erin Browning made her debut on court this season, donning the WA bib.

She certainly made the crowd scream with excitement getting the centre passes to feeding the goalies with perfect passes.

Welcome back Ez. Amy Clapham - the legendary super speedy fit-as-a-fiddle Centre - played a rippa game giving 100% every minute.

She was always there feeding the attacking end with great passes and working down the defensive end to bring the ball back home.

Maddie Cooksey in WD kept the crowd roaring with her awesome intercepts and shutting down the opponent WA, giving Greta very few options to feed to their goal end.

Cass Turner and Narelle Seymour were working in defence to limit Greta’s hope of getting their goals in.

Cass finished off the first half with some skilful intercepts and turnovers, which were turned into goals for Doon.

Half time saw a few changes with Maddie going into WA and Narelle into WD. We welcomed fresh legs Hannah Sheehan into GD to smash out the intercepts and work down the court to feed the ball down to Doon’s end.

Zoe Files jumped into GK using her long arms and accurate positioning to limit the GS shooting goals.

Both Han and Zoe did a fantastic job causing the opponent shooters to miss many of their attempts to gain points, and getting rebounds.

The girls finished the game feeling proud of their team effort and knowing that hard work pays off.

It was great to have such a supportive crowd, especially our awesome TP’s Emma Taddy & Bianca Hurle and club champ Leith Mounsey cheering us on.

B Grade

By COBIE MCCORMACK

Bonnie Doon 61 def Greta 46 Best on Court: Cass McCormack Coaches Award: Cobie McCormack IT was always going to be a tough battle for B grade with Greta having a couple of wins under their belt but with the return of Jo Jo in the goaling circle, the girls were ready for the challenge.

It was a tough fought first quarter going goal for goal until we had a small break towards the end of the quarter, taking a two goal lead.

The second quarter saw Greta come back at the girls, leading Doon to fumble some errors throughout the court and head into the half time break all square again.

A few changes were made, bringing Cobie on into the goals to inject some youth into the side.

Her holds were strong and she was confident in her shot making her opponent become frustrated.

Harris and Tara started to combine well, and their feeds into the goalers were on point.

Armstrong stepped up a gear also providing a strong target down in the attack end.

Between Harris, hanky Panky and Webby, the defensive pressure was on.

This created opportunities for Cass to come through with many intercepts along with Harris who also got her hands onto some ball and with the attack end working well converting the turnovers in a four goal lead.

The girls went into the last quarter with confidence, wanting to build on this lead, finally putting it all together to take home the quarter 20 goals to 9.

Taking the win by 15 points over Greta, the girls are looking forward to building on our connections.

Being on next week.

A Grade

By MIA TANNER

Bonnie Doon 47 def by Greta 67 Best on Court: Erin Brond Coaches Award: Mia Tanner Fan Favourite: Erin Brond AFTER a strong win last week against Moyhu, A grade knew this week against Greta was going to be a tough battle.

As we welcomed back Anna Manning who teamed up well with Erin Brond, the Bombers defence stormed out of the blocks early, forcing turnovers and going goal for goal for the majority of the first quarter (12-14).

Our focus is always to continue to build momentum and concentrate on our systems.

Tanner and Cameron worked tirelessly in attack taking some impressive balls under immense pressure.

Our shooter to shooter combination between Ward and Keatch continues to build with the shooting very evenly shared this week between both the girls.

Turner and Browning showed some dogged moments throughout the game and their defensive efforts did not go unnoticed.

Unfortunately, the second half of netball was not how we wanted to finish off but we were happy with our efforts against a very experienced Greta side.

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Premiership players enjoy a ‘back to’ weekend at Bonnie Doon

BY PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY pzierk-mahoney@ nemedia.com.au

MORE than 20 past players from the Bonnie Doon 2002 and 2004 premiership sides returned to their favourite football club last Saturday for a reunion.

Organiser of the ‘back to’ event was Chris Mitchell who said the 2002 reunion (marking 20 years since the premiership) should have been held in 2022 but due to COVID still being prevalent was put off for a year.

Main organisers for the event were Mitchell and Brendan Langlands.

Langlands had travelled from Western Australia for the weekend and Matt Huxtable came from Queensland to help celebrate which included a club function following the home games with a highlight being the annual ‘ferret race’ something which Langlands said he had never seen but was intrigued to watch it.

Other ex-players came from WA, Queensland, Mildura and across the state for a weekend of catch ups, fun and laughter.

ROUND

5

ALL TOGETHER: Gathered on the top deck of the Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve building were returning premiership players with some of the long-term club officials who have supported the Bombers for many years.

PHOTO: Pam Zierk-Mahoney Langlands said it was the first time the club had won both premierships, many had tried but Doon did it.

The Seniors won the premiership again in 2004 when playing in the Benalla

In 2002 club history was made when both the Reserves and Seniors football teams won their premierships - the first time this had happened in the club’s 130 history.

League as the Bulldogs.

Returning players, along with some of the stalwarts of the club watched the football matches from the balcony of the recreation reserve building.

Langlands said the date was set for this weekend but believes a reunion should be held each year and probably the last match of the year would be more suited.

He said the improvements

at the club were fantastic.

“Twenty years ago we were running on a (footy) ground that was up and down a hill, now it is flat and runs east - west where it used to run north - south.

The club has had some fantastic members and supporters, the Fox family, Terry Dale, Roy and Norma Friday, the Hills Murray and Joy, just to name a few; they are just some of the families that made the footy club what it is today.

“There are a lot of people, members and families here that have to be recognised for making the improvement and the club what it is now,” Langlands said.

“We wish we had this in the 1980s and early 90s, it is so well set up - it is really good,” Langlands said.

Mitchell said this reunion was about more than just the premierships it was acknowledging the committees, the families, the netballers, the club itself that have made it what it is today.

Mitchell and Langlands both agreed they were content to sit and watch the games and did not have the urge to get out there and play.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD

TEAM 1 GRETA 2 BRIGHT 3 KING VALLEY 4 BONNIE DOON 5 MILAWA 6 NORTH WANGARATTA

P 5 5 5 4 4 4

W 5 4 4 3 2 2

L 0 1 1 1 2 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 1 1 1

% PTS 233.46 20 287.98 16 117.77 16 197.13 12 201.55 8 115.06 8

7 MOYHU 8 WHOROULY 9 GOORAMBAT 10 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 11 TARRAWINGEE

5 4 4 4 4

2 1 1 0 0

3 3 3 4 4

0 0 0 0 0

0 1 1 1 1

110.41 76.33 49.78 27.97 12.52

8 4 4 0 0

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 6

A GRADE: Tarrawingee 35 def by Milawa 51; Whorouly 69 def Bright 20; Bonnie Doon 47 def by Greta 67; King Valley 50 def Moyhu 37 B GRADE: Tarrawingee 19 def by Milawa 43; Whorouly 60 def Bright 36; ; King Valley 48 def Moyhu 26; North Wangaratta 39 def by Goorambat 49; Bonnie Doon 61 def Greta 46.

B RESERVE: Tarrawingee 22 def by Milawa 43; Whorouly 42 def by Bright 44; King Valley 29 def Moyhu 21; Bonnie Doon 61 def Greta 32.

C GRADE: Tarrawingee 35 def Milawa 18; Whorouly 29 def by Bright 33; King Valley 20 def by Moyhu 22; Bonnie Doon 55 def Greta 37 North Wangaratta 44 def Goorambat 35 15 & UNDER: Tarrawingee 12 def Milawa 11; Whorouly 28 def Bright 23; king Valley 22 def Moyhu 9; Bonnie Doon 30 def Greta 29; North Wangaratta 33 def Goorambat 22.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

*No other results available at time of print from Ovens and King website.

BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS KING VALLEY GOORAMBAT VS BONNIE DOON GRETA VS WHOROULY MOYHU VS MILAWA NORTH WANGARATTA VS TARRAWINGEE BRIGHT - BYE

WHOROULY BRIGHT

3.1 4.3 4.5 10.8

5.6 6.6.42 17.9 21.12.138

GOALS: WHOROULY: Simon Chalmers 3; Riley Calvene 1; Andrew Newton 1; Jake Riley 1.

BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 5; Kieren Jamieson 4; Jack Dalbosco 3; Riley O’Shea 3; Patrick Bren 2; Nathan Lyons 2; Darcy Sholl 1; Max Stevens 1. BEST: WHOROULY: Edward Bramich, Cameron Wood, Matthew Vescio, Riley Calvene, Oliver Dixon, Andrew Newton. BRIGHT: Michael Elliott, Nick Howell, Daniel Sgambelloni, Cooper Thomason, Max Rampling, Mikka Paulsen.

KING VALLEY MOYHU

2.1 5.1 1.1 4.2

7.4 5.6

10.6.66 8.44.62

GOALS: KING VALLEY: William Davies 4; Anthony Ciancio 3; Jack Davies 3. MOYHU: Harrison Grant 3; Bailey Zimmermann 3; Jared Lea 1; Jett Roberts 1. BEST: KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler, Joshua Toy, Charlie Wood, Charlie Arthur, Adam Looker, Aaron Cheong. MOYHU: Harrison Grant, Matthew Thrum, Bailey Zimmermann, Liam Semmens, Fraser Landgren, Luke Grady.

BONNIE DOON GRETA

1.1 6.1 5.3 8.4

13.2 9.7

15.2.92 15.9.99

GOALS: BONNIE DOON: James Fox 4; Luke Murray 4; Will Foster 2; Sean Campitelli 1; Matthew Hedin 1; James Law 1; Guy Murray 1; Hayden Watkins 1. GRETA: Frazer Judd 5; James McClounan 5; Lachie Kennett 2; Tyler Arrowsmith 1; Joshua Bell 1; Acadian Vearing 1. BEST: BONNIE DOON: Matthew Hedin, James Fox, Sean Campitelli, Jordan Davey, Jayjay Curtin, Beau Smith GRETA: James McClounan, Lachie Kennett, Cam Green, Joshua Bell, Frazer Judd, Acadian Vearing.

NORTH WANGARATTA 4.2 10.7 GOOROOMBAT 0.0 0.0

18.7 22.9.141 2.1 5.3.33

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Baxter Lane-Gee 10; Tyler Nanson 5; Jack Brown 4; Jamie Berry 2; Damien Bradley 1. GOORAMBAT: Kobe Black 2; Aaron Blackburn 2; Simon Briggs 1.

BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: Damien Bradley, Baxter Lane-Gee, Jhye Devine, Tyler Schulze, Kyle McQuade, Tyler Nanson. GOORAMBAT: Darcy Edgar, Alexander Moloney, Sully Malay, Simon Briggs, Rick Walker, Jamie Dunne.

TARRAWINGEE MILAWA

3.1 4.1 5.2 5.3.33 6.5 16.10 22.12 32.17.209

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Lewis Sharrock 2; Will Creed 1; Dan Hogarth 1; Ethan Roach 1.

MILAWA: Declan Joyce-Lawford 7; Sebastian De Napoli 6; Patrick Rattray 6; Harry Allan 5; Liam Byrne 2; Luke Toohey 2; Jack Bussell 1; Ben Clarke 1; Scott Pell 1; Jarryd Wallace 1. BEST: TARRAWINGEE: Ethan Roach, Will Creed, Hugh Amery, Jeremy Lawford, Lewis Sharrock, Jack Sorrensen. MILAWA: Liam Byrne, Declan Joyce-Lawford, Ben Clarke, Harry Allan, Brent Newton, Patrick Rattray.

RESERVES RESULTS Whorouly 0.0.0 def by Bright 27.17.179 BEST: WHOROULY: James Neary, Private player, Chas Pianegonda, Brett Allen, Ned Pascoe, Harry Doyle. BRIGHT: Felix Blazek, Bailey JenningsAllen, Jed Pryor, Thomas Mullane-Grant, Sam Buckley, Joseph Crawley.

King Valley 1.0.6 def by Moyhu 28.18.186 BEST: KING VALLEY: Josh Brown, Edward Maclean, Franz Ott, Jarrod Branson, Tyeler mckindlay, Jasper Wind.

MOYHU: Leroy Dowling, Logan Reynolds, Caleb Bell, Ryan Hargreaves, Thomas StoneBerry, Joshua Stone.

Bonnie Doon 3.3.21 def by Greta 19.13.127 BONNIE DOON: Ben Kelleher, Jason Heathcote, Ryan Markwick, Shane Polkinghorne, James Reid.

GRETA: Trent Whitecross, Chris Dube, Jason Humphries, Alex Fitzpatrick, Sam Duffield, Damiun Cassidy.

North Wangaratta 24.20.164 def Goorambat 2.2.14 NORTH WANGARATTA: Blake Marlborough, Bradley Laywood, Luke Brown, Tana Freeman, Cameron McCormack, Kye Williams.

GOORAMBAT: Todd Haslam, Haider Alhasnawi, Shaun Lemmer, Josh Canty, Dylan Brain.

Tarrawingee 3.11.29 def by Milawa 20.18.138 TARRAWINGEE: Dan Hogarth, Rick Canning, Joel Cain, Jay Canning. MILAWA: Callum Honey, Private Player, Thomas Brown, Zachary Wallace, Michael Box, Hamish Falla.

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ROUND

4

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Mansfield netball mixed performance against Benalla Under 17s

By ELIZA DOIG Mansfield 39 def Benalla 31 Best on Court - sponsored by Café 41: Jessica Dolling Coaches Award - sponsored

by O’Malleys Pizza: Eliza Doig THE under 17s were pushing for another win to secure second position on the ladder.

Benalla Saints were not backing down easy in the first quarter but neither were the Eagles.

Amelia Clydesdale (GS) and Jess Dolling (GA) were strong in the ring working nonstop to gain one up on the Saints.

The goaling was accurate and precise making the lead nine to eight.

Remy Stevenson, Isabelle Byrne and Eliza Doig assisted the shooters with great feeds and positioning on the ring.

Molly Dunn and Molly Judge stuck on their players like glue supplying more goal opportunities.

A couple tumbles didn’t slow their tipping streak.

Mia Ciarma, Emma Witkiss, and Harper Anderson worked continuously and fiercely to prevent the ball from going in the opposing teams hands.

They did a fantastic job to contest and gave Benalla’s attackers a run for their money.

The encouragement on and off court by the girls allowed them to hold and keep gaining on their lead.

Benalla’s defence picked up allowing no room for miscalculation in the last quarter, with the final score settling at 39 to 31, to Mansfield.

B Reserve

By BEC ADAMS Mansfield 52 def Benalla 45 Best on Court - sponsored by Café 41: Belle Edwards Coaches Award - sponsored

by Luna Bar: Bec Adams FIRED up for a home game against Benalla and having coach Loz back at the helm, the plan was clear and the team was ready to put in into action.

It was great to see Mich Kain

return to the court, pairing up with Grace Evans, along with Bianna Kelly showing just how slick they could be in goals and making a solid stamp on the score board.

Tyla Ciarma and Belle Edwards showed great versatility and adaptability working together in the defensive goals gaining multiple possessions and turnovers.

The mid-section was a force to be reckoned with, with Leonie Berry, Caroline Trenfield, Annie Edwards and Paige Spencer leaving it all on the court.

With constant drives on to the ball and solid passes, there wasn’t much they didn’t do.

Super proud of you all and looking forward to next week.

B Grade

By TEANA WARDS Mansfield 31 def by Benalla 40 Best on Court - sponsored

by Mansfield Golf Club: Chloe Judge

Coaches Award - sponsored

by Joanne Holt: TeAna Wards B GRADE had a slow start against Benalla on Saturday with nerves and new combinations in the mix.

Goal shooters Molly Rekers and TeAna Wards were quick to find their feet with help from our midcourters Sarah A and Matisse G. Mansfield defenders Chloe Judge and Becca Sanderson were on top of their game breaking down a strong Benalla attacking end with Kara Dolling directing them with precision.

As B grade were down two essential players this week, an opportunity arose for two under 17 players to step up on the bench for a chance to help the senior side.

Mansfield also saw the return of player Laura Herridge (Parks) who slotted into the team with ease and made a lasting impression.

Goal attack Amelia Clydsedale made her debut for the senior side and worked effortlessly with Sarah

GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER

A Grade

By EMILY HUTCHINS Mansfield 37 def by Benalla 38 Best on Court - sponsored

by Mansfield Foodworks: Darcy Croxford - Demasi Coaches Award - sponsored

by Alpine Home: Emily Hutchins GOING into round four, both A grade teams were looking to get their first win of the season.

Mansfield started well with Isobel Anderson in attack, giving strong drives and quick work over the line on the centre pass, helping the Eagles to a lead at quarter time.

Second quarter saw Benalla bring on a tall goaler which forced Mansfield’s defensive

end to make changes.

Nelle Cousins worked tirelessly with great aerial pressure resulting in numerous tips and intercepts.

Captain Darcy CroxfordDemasi took it to a new level in the second half providing hard one on one defence and leadership down the court.

Eagles were down by one at three quarter time and knew we had a tough fight on our hands.

With the electric home crowd, the score was goal for goal right to the final siren.

With a Benalla goal seconds before the siren, they were able to get one goal up and came away with the win.

All the girls should be commended on their fight right to the final siren.

The countless tips and turnovers from both attackers and defenders in the last quarter gave us every opportunity to take the points.

Lots of learnings, and we will only be better for it.

SCOREBOARD

TEAM

P

W

L

D

BYE

%

PTS

1 2 3 4 5 6

ECHUCA SEYMOUR EUROA MANSFIELD KYABRAM MOOROOPNA

4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 3 3 3 3

0 0 1 1 1 1

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

266.14 154.32 151.79 132.38 125.1 106.9

16 16 12 12 12 12

7 8 9 10 11 12

SHEPPARTON SHEPPARTON UNITED SHEPPARTON SWANS TATURA ROCHESTER BENALLA

4 4 4 4 4 4

1 1 1 1 0 0

3 3 3 3 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

83.72 73.26 63.51 62.58 55.21 51.11

4 4 4 4 0 0

SHEPPARTON ROCHESTER

4.0 4.0

7.1 6.2

9.6 8.4

10.8.68 8.9.57

GOALS: SHEPPARTON: Jayden Dhosi 2; Trent Herbert 2; Tyron Baden 1; Adam De Cicco 1; Jordan Mcgregor 1; Lewis McShane 1; Lachlan Rumbiolo 1; Xavier Stevenson 1. ROCHESTER: Reid Gordon 2; Kyle Waters 2; Darby Wileman 2; Mitchell Bright 1; Seamus Henderson 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON: Xavier Stevenson, Adam De Cicco, Connor Fleming, Anthony Andronaco, Bryce Stephenson.

ROCHESTER: Joseph Atley, Hamish Hooppell, Bailey Wileman, Reid Gordon, Matt Kellett.

MANSFIELD BENALLA

5.1 4.2

7.2 11.7 16.13.109 6.4 8.5 8.6.54

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Ben Christopher 5; Ben Les 3; Cody George 2; Joshua Stefanutti 2; Sam Thomson 2; Jacob Howes 1; Patrick Marks 1. BENALLA: Josh Mellington 4; Nick Mellington 3; Will O’Donoghue 1. BEST: MANSFIELD: Sam Thomson, Benjamin Reardon, Ben Les, Cody George, Jack Hutchins. BENALLA: James Martiniello, Jordan Wolff, Nick Mellington, Tom Bennett, Colby Mathieson.

EUROA SHEPP UNITED

3.5 9.13 13.17 15.20.110 3.1 3.4 5.5 5.9.39

GOALS: EUROA: Jett Trotter 5; Erishmiilan Uthayakumar 5; Peter Cairns 1; Zac Gleeson 1; Jd Hayes 1; Andrew Smith 1; Nathan Stewart 1. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Kyle Clarke 1; Jayden Magro 1; Robbie Mifka 1; Fergus Pinnuck 1; Liam Serra 1. BEST: EUROA: Will Hayes, Max Gleeson, Jd Hayes, Adam Giobbi, Jack McKernan. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Mitchell Roche, Sheldon Bogdan, Damien Pigatto, Marcus Wattie, Adam Pigatto.

NETBALL SCORES A Grade Shepparton 53 def by Rochester 54 Mansfield 37 def by Benalla 38 Euroa 68 def Shepp United 31 Mooroopna 35 def Seymour 23 Tatura 48 def Kyabram 33 Echuca 42 def Shepp Swans 48 B Grade Shepparton 44 def Rochester 41 Mansfield 31 def by Benalla 40 Euroa 38 def Shepp United 28 Mooroopna 31 def by Seymour 44 Tatura 19 def by Kyabram 39 Echuca 70 def Shepp Swans 32 B Reserve Shepparton 37 def Rochester 36 Mansfield 52 def Benalla 45 Euroa 46 def Shepp United 40 Mooroopna 28 def Seymour 47 Tatura 27 def by Kyabram 41 Echuca 52 def Shepp Swans 42 17 & Under Shepparton 61 def Rochester 30 Mansfield 39 def Benalla 31 Euroa 37 def by Shepp United 59 Mooroopna 46 def Seymour 20 Tatura 18 def by Kyabram 59 Echuca 36 def by Shepp Swans 47 15 & Under Shepparton 37 def Rochester 15 Mansfield v Benalla Euroa 27 def by Shepp United 29 Mooroopna 42 def Seymour 7 Tatura 29 def by Kyabram 44 Echuca 54 def by Shepp Swans 21

Anderson and TeAna Wards under pressure of a strong and tall Benalla defensive end as our shooters accuracy improved.

Although B grade worked hard and continued to push through to the end, Benalla managed to take the win 31-40.

MOOROOPNA SEYMOUR

ROUND 5 SATURDAY, MAY 6 BENALLA V UNITED SHEPPARTON V ECHUCA SEYMOUR V MANSFIELD KYABRAM V MOOROOPNA ROCHESTER V TATURA SWANS V EUROA

0.0 3.4 4.7 8.9.57 9.2 12.6 15.7 15.12.102

GOALS: MOOROOPNA: Jackson Trengove 2; Jed Woods 2; Mackenzie Cowley 1; Jack Hunt 1; Christopher Nield 1; Darcy Russell 1. SEYMOUR: Nathan Fowler 6; Bradley Lynch 2; Nicholas Quigg 2; Joshua Alford 1; Nathan Beattie 1; Thomas Davey 1; Tom O’sullivan 1; Lachlan Waite 1. BEST: MOOROOPNA: Ryan Kilpatrick, Bryce Rutherford, Jack Hunt, Jackson Trengove, Ethan Hunt.

SEYMOUR: Nathan Fowler, Ricky Schraven, Nathan Beattie, Rory Scopel, Bradley Lynch.

RESERVES RESULTS Mansfield vs Benalla Forfeit

UNDER 18s RESULTS Mansfield 12.17.89 def Benalla 6.4.40 BEST: MANSFIELD: Riley Hall, Patrick Dunstan, Max Mahoney, Samuel Guppy, Oscar Clelland.

BENALLA: Tyler Mcgregor, Max Woods, Jacob Adams, Miller Gilcrist, Liam Curtis.

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Archie Storer 4; Oscar Clelland 2; Max Mahoney 2; Riley Northcott 1; Samuel Theobald 1; Andrew Thomson 1; Cody-James Turner 1.

BENALLA: Tom Riley 3; Jacob Adams 1; Charlie DeWinne 1; Max Woods 1

TATURA KYABRAM

0.2 4.2

3.5 7.5 6.4 10.11

9.9.63 12.13.85

GOALS: TATURA: Brodie Meyers 3; James Bennett 1; Jacob Chessells 1; Andrew Ciavarella 1; Harry Murdoch 1; Beau O’Connell 1; Will Russell 1. KYABRAM: Anthony DePasquale 3; Kyle Mueller 3; Cooper Vick 2; Hayden Gemmill 1; Kaine Herbert 1; Thomas Holman 1; Jake Parkinson 1. BEST: TATURA: Harley McCarthy, Michael Archer, Ethan Penrith, Brodie Meyers, James Nihill. KYABRAM: Jason Morgan, Kaine Herbert, Charlie Barnett, Zachary Norris, Liam Ogden.

ECHUCA SHEPP SWANS

7.5 12.8 16.14 20.19.139 1.2 3.3 3.3 5.7.37

GOALS: ECHUCA: Corbin Anderson 3; Will Monahan 3; Kane Morris 3; Samuel Reid 3; Hugh Byrne 2; Hugh Evans 2; Jack Evans 1; Noah Langborne 1; Jackson Stewart 1; Lachie Watson 1. SHEPPARTON SWANS: Tyreece Collison 2; Ben Gilberto 2; Nathan Rachele 1. BEST: ECHUCA: Jack Evans, Kane Morris, Logan Prout, Bailey Gray, Aiden Mills. SHEPPARTON SWANS: Nathan Hrovat, Quade Johnstone, Mason Pedretti, James Auld, Zac Alderton.

.

LADDER RD4 # TEAM 1

Echuca

% P 328.16 12

2 Shepparton 182.90 12 3 Shepp Swans 88.64 12 4 Mansfield

271.29 8

5 Benalla

168.57 8

6 Kyabram

111.50 8

7 Shepp Utd

104.31 8

8 Mooroopnxa 81.53 4 9 Seymour

72.34 4

10 Rochester

49.72 4

11 Euroa

19.87 0

12 Tatura

0 0

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Under 17s win first home game

By ANGELA DESMOND IT was a nice sunny day to start our first game in Mansfield.

It was the first time we had played Myrtleford since beating them in the grand final last year and our boys came in hot, with an eight goal start in the first quarter.

Sam Guppy kicked three and Sunny Murphy, Adam Storer and Hayden Desmond all had a turn putting it through the big sticks.

The Myrtleford boys were well held well down back by Charlie Watts, Daniel Bruno

and Jackson Day all controlling the back line nicely, which held them to only to two goals.

The second quarter saw the boys continue to feed the ball nicely out with great work from centre players Jack Marks, Jack Stoney and Astin Browning.

They weaved their way through the packs to feed it out to the likes of Harry Craddock, James Benton and Eddy Morphett who continued to push it forward; however the Myrtleford boys had settled into the game and our goals weren’t so forth coming.

Nick Taylor nabbed one through the pack and Adam Storer snuck one through in the last five minutes but they had outscored us and managed to put four goals on the board.

At half time it was 63 to 42 Mansfield’s way but Myrtleford were coming with some wisdom and rev up from the coaches.

The boys set out with a rejuvenated energy in the third quarter however the ball kept coming back into Myrtleford’s goal third.

The pressure was on and Charlie Watts was standing out,

having some great spoils and with the help of Dan Bruno.

Sathya Kancherla, Nat Longstaff and Noah Pigdon were keeping on the pressure as Myrtleford was kicking into their goal third, taking a couple of great pressure marks caused turn overs.

Even with the consistency from our onballers like Jack Marks, Jake Stoney and Trent Berry we could only manage one goal for the quarter which came by a great mark and perfect goal by Tyler Polkinghorne.

Going into the last quarter the boys were pumping each

other up however finding those needed goals was becoming quite a problem for both sides.

The ball went back and forth plenty of times throughout the game and our boys did some great chases through the middle to keep the pressure on their ball carriers as it headed down our way again.

Our first strong mark in the goal third for the quarter came from Adam Storer who had been consistently strong in our forward line all day.

He had spotted Ethan Pigdon who had lead out and was in a perfect spot right in front

goal and Adam did a pin point kick to him with Ethan marking it nicely and converting our only goal for the quarter.

It was a great game with the boys coming away with the win; Mansfield 79 def Myrtleford 63.

Goal Kickers: Sam Guppy 3, Adam Storer 4, Nick Taylor 1, Ethan Pigdon 1, Hayden Desmond 1, Tyler Polkinghorne 1, Sunny Murphy 1.

Sponsors Awards: Reece Plumbing - Jack Marks, Corcoran & Parker - Sam Guppy, Sportsfirst - Jack Stoney, O’Malleys Pizza - Charlie Watts.

Little stars shine under footy lights

By MICHAEL BRETHERTON FRIDAY night saw the start to the Mansfield Junior Football Club under 10 and 12 seasons on the big stage under lights on the Mansfield main oval.

The under 10s were the first to hit the turf bouncing out of the boxes with some great skills and teamwork on display.

The Hawks, coached by Wayne Hewitt and Tom Forrest, had a great night out with Hunter Hoebergen and Levi Tojner getting plenty of the ball in their

first hit outs in junior footy.

James Gough was good for the Eagles, as was Zac Klingsporn who kicked his first goal in his first game of junior footy under the encouraging voice of coaches Mark Mercieca and stand-in assistant coach Andrew Strong.

For the Demons, Noah Heasyman, Luis Owens, Will Camilleri and Mace Purday were terrific all night under their coaches Jason Robinson and Chad Owens.

As the night grew darker, the under 12s took to the field; the Eagles under the tutelage of Ben

Martin and Brad Kynnersley.

They had a great night on the park being led by Zac Borg, Copper Martin and Sophie Snell.

The Blues, coached by Fraser Stevenson and Gavin George also showed some good form with Sweeney West giving on ballers Mac Watson, Levi Stevenson and Cooper Hunt first use of the ball, with Sweeneys one on one work a highlight for the night.

Billy Turner, Oscar Pigdon, Tom Dowell and Angus Parsons had obviously put in work over the summer and

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Tigers Kangaroos

0.3 3.3

3.5 5.3

6.6 6.5

created many opportunities.

For the Bombers Jack Clydesdale got plenty of the ball and utilised much of the strong backline work from Jake Hoskin who ran in straight lines all night.

Lachlan Roberts and Crosby Bretherton were also busy, getting several clearances and making the most of them up forward.

Jax Heath had a breakout game after his strong form last year and Mannix Peck impressed even after injury.

All in all, coaches Brent Clydesdale and Michael Bretherton were

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 10.7.67 7.5.47

Tigers Kangaroos

1.2 3.2

2.4 5.3

3.5 8.5

5.9.39 11.6.72

BEST: TIGERS: Jensen Perna, Oliver Mullane, Mac Correll, Xavier Dodgshun, Thomas Jones, Timothy Tilbrook. KANGAROOS: Archie Symons, Hudson Wallace, Oscar Edwards, Brady O’Keefe, Eamon Mullins, Archie O’Brien.

GOALS: TIGERS: Riley Webb 2; Mitchell Benton 1; Mac Correll 1; Jaxon Wickham 1. KANGAROOS: Alasdair Brett 5; Hudson Wallace 2; Kade Jackson 1; Ollie Reynolds 1; Archie Symons 1; Kieran White 1.

Benalla Giants Junior Magpies

Benalla Giants Junior Magpies

3.2.20 23.15.153

BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: Owain Boyle, Xavier Wapling, Will Botten, Mitchell Cooney, James Ferguson, Bryce Cooney. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Corey Petersen, Callum Bott, Mark John White, Henry Scalzo, Tobias Ellis, Cooper Allan. GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: Owain Boyle 1; Mitchell Cooney 1; Lochlan Duggan 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Corey Petersen 6; Will Phillips 4; Lukas Allan 3; Cooper Allan 2; Callum Bott 2; Mark John White 2; Kaeden Burrows 1; Samuel Comensoli 1; Ryley Dalton 1; Jack James 1.

Benalla Bulldogs Centrals

0.0 2.0 3.0 5.7 8.15 15.20

4.2.26 17.30.132

BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: Daniel Farley, Private player, Sam Gates, Connor Breheny, Max Beaton, Blake Calvert. CENTRALS: Bailey Paul, Charlie Kerwin, Kade Hadley, Hayden Currie, Charlie Curr, Seth Johnson.

GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: Connor Breheny 1; Jaxon Brunner 1; Blake Calvert 1; Jet Russell 1. CENTRALS: Kade Hadley 5; Hunter Barry 3; Charlie Kerwin 3; Angus Jayet 1; Cody Johnson 1; Seth Johnson 1; Samuel Rourke 1; Private player 1.

0.0 3.3

0.0 7.6

0.0 9.7

0.0 15.9.99

BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: Josh Hart, Liam Fielding, Josh Mathieson, Ayden Barnard, Noah Hogan, Dustin McCarthy. JUNIOR MAGPIES : Harry Allan, Lucas Sexton, Zach Bott, Connor Littel, Kalti Ross, Leo Sammon. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Harry Allan 8; Sam McIntosh 2; Zach Bott 1; Will James 1; Archie Johnson 1; Jimi Pell 1; Leo Sammon 1.

Mansfield - Yellow Imperials

4.2 1.2

6.3 3.4

8.6 5.8

12.10.82 8.11.59

7.4 2.2

9.5 2.4

12.6.78 2.7.19

Bright vs College - scores pending

BEST: MANSFIELD - BLUE: Orlando Miller, Liam Smith, Cruz Purday, Alex Kipping, Will Anderson, William Benton. MYRTLEFORD: Sam Muraca, Max McMahon, Ryder Harris, Taylor McPherson, Hudson Durling, Jade Hazeldine.

3.5 7.15 11.17 1.0 2.1 4.2

Benalla Bulldogs Centrals

B 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1

For Agst 261 113 243 138 404 125 343 162 371 196 296 167 211 188 160 194 89 385 98 461 28 375

% PTS 230.97 12 176.09 12 323.20 8 211.73 8 189.29 8 177.25 8 112.23 8 82.47 4 23.12 0 21.26 0 7.47 0

4.11.35 3.7.25

BEST: TIGERS: Mia Simpson, Logan Benton, Hugh Sharp, Kobe Ackroyd, Zac Williamson, Blake Kantor. KANGAROOS: Urban Holt, Maddox Coleman, Charlie Kelly, Jack Pople, Liam Solimo, Dustin McAninly. GOALS: TIGERS: Kobe Ackroyd 1; Logan Benton 1; Sam Gibb 1; Mia Simpson 1. KANGAROOS: Bodi Jackson 2; Jack Pople 1.

Benalla Giants Junior Magpies

2.5 0.0

5.8 1.0

7.9 1.0

9.9.63 3.2.20

BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: Thomas Mount, Xavier De Fazio, Thomas Snell, Jack Hart, Jude Binion, Angus Leavold. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Ollie Parr, Sonny Tredinnick, Lane Sloan, Dodge Lawrey, Logan Fraser, Liam Bott. GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: Thomas Mount 5; Charlie Bowen 1; Archie Evans 1; Brayden Jacobs 1; Cash Nolen 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Ollie Parr 2; Archie Johnson 1.

Bright College

1.0 5.1

2.0 2.0 7.2 11.7

2.1.13 13.7.85

Benalla Bulldogs Centrals

5.2 0.1

Mansfield - Blue Myrtleford

L D 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 2 0

2.6 4.10 0.5 0.6

Bright College

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Sam Guppy 3, Adam Storer 4, Nick Taylor 1, Ethan Pigdon 1, Hayden Desmond 1, Tyler Polkinghorne 1, Sunny Murphy 1.

P W 3 3 3 3 3 2 4 2 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 3 0 3 0 2 0

1.6 0.1

BEST: BRIGHT: Harris Bruneau, Jai Gribble, Oliver Kelly, Campbell Nightingale, Ari Payne, James Caloutas. COLLEGE: Leo Fraser, Reegan Monk, Charlie OBrien, Luke OBrien, Tate Llewellyn, Jax Borschmann.

GOALS: BRIGHT: Khy Andersen 1; David Finlaw 1. COLLEGE: Leo Fraser 2; Cooper Bowman 1; Joshua Canning 1; Jay Guley 1; Kieran Hope 1; Tate Llewellyn 1; Reegan Monk 1; Charlie O’Brien 1; Luke OBrien 1; Luke Pensak 1; William Pickett 1; Jack Tonkin 1.

BEST: BRIGHT: Alex Tanaskovic, Oscar Lewis, Darcy Andersen, Cash Garratt, Hamish Johnston, Lachlan Russell. COLLEGE: Lenny Sims, Harrison Bowman, Liam Bigham-Wallis, Sam Reid, Harvey Lyster, Jiordan Ivone.

Team 1 College 2 Mansfield 3 Myrtleford 4 Junior Magpies 5 Tigers 6 Centrals 7 Imperials 8 Kangaroos 9 Benalla Bulldogs 10 Benalla Giants 11 Bright

Tigers Kangaroos

BEST: MANSFIELD - YELLOW: Nicholas Hoskin, Samuel Kain, Xavier Maroney, Taj Kynnersley, Andrew Friday, Lenny Gardner. IMPERIALS: Max Marek, Preston Stamp, Archer Direen, Lenny Campbell, Oskar McGahan.

GOALS: MANSFIELD - YELLOW: Xavier Maroney 5; Taj Kynnersley 4; Rory Christopher 1; Samuel Kain 1; Judd Turner 1. IMPERIALS: Harry Allen 2; Max Marek 2; Beau Benton 1; Ryley Canning 1; Archer Direen 1; Finn Hughes 1.

Mansfield 79 Myrtleford 63

UNDER 17 LADDER

FUN FOR THE FAMILY: Father and son, coach and player, Jason and Jed Robinson.

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD

BEST: TIGERS: Lucas Webb, Zack Carroll, Harry Mullane, Jock Correll, Deacon Cleal, Jack Preston. KANGAROOS: Zac O’Shannessy, Curtis Hines, Ryley Downing, Hugh Harding, Jackson Jones, Leonard Clayton.

GOALS: TIGERS: Lucas Webb 7; Deacon Cleal 1; Kayden Mckelvie 1; William Simpson 1. KANGAROOS: Sonny McCormack 3; Curtis Hines 2; Zac O’Shannessy 1; Cope Swinburne 1.

0.2 0.2 3.2 6.4 13.11 17.13

extremely impressed by the teamwork and commitment shown by the bombers.

Coaches across the board couldn’t have been prouder of their teams and the first hit out.

Friday night under lights was again a hit with the supporters and the players, evidenced by the beaming smiles on the kids’ faces.

Thanks to all the volunteers who did an amazing job to make the night happen without a hitch and we look forward to next Friday night and the bounce of the ball.

0.0 2.2 4.4 4.5 5.14 8.15

16.18.114 5.2.32

6.5.41 12.18.90

1.2 1.1

1.5 1.1

4.6 2.1

5.8.38 4.2.26

BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: Joshua Montgomery, Hugh Ross, charlie Bell, Ben Wells, Zane Peisley, Jack Christie CENTRALS: Samuel Elkington, Nicholas Jones, sonny gales, Angus Fraser, Cooper Blair, Isabella Boulton.

GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: Oliver Wardill 2; Joshua Montgomery 1; Hugh Ross 1; Jordan Streader 1. CENTRALS: Cooper Blair 2 ; Sonny Gales 1; Jesse Walkerden 1.

Myrtleford - Red Myrtleford - Black

1.1 2.1

3.2 3.1

3.3 8.1

5.7.37 8.1.49

BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: Nate Nicholas, Billy Dyer, Jobe Stovell, Jackson Fry, Luke Boulton, Jye Mathieson. CENTRALS: Kaiden Wohlers, Dean Balfour, Ryan Parsons, Reid McNamara, Aiden Castle, Tyler Yeoman.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD - RED: Sam Lupo, William Koers, Halen McIntyre, Charlie Matheson, Cooper Roman, Claye Corcoran. MYRTLEFORD BLACK: No best players have been selected.

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD - RED: Sam Lupo 2; William Koers 1; Halen McIntyre 1; Cooper Roman 1.

UNDER 14 LADDER

UNDER 12 LADDER

Team 1 Bright 2 Kangaroos 3 Centrals 4 Mansfield Blue 5 Mansfield Yellow 6 Imperials 7 Tigers 8 Junior Magpies 9 College 10 Benalla Giants 11 Myrtleford 12 Benalla Bulldogs

P W 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 2 4 2 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 0 4 0

L D 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 4 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For Agst 318 75 358 91 346 160 291 190 250 201 332 206 198 212 219 320 148 265 99 280 90 327 99 421

% PTS 424 16 393.41 16 216.25 12 153.16 12 124.38 12 161.17 8 93.4 8 68.44 4 55.85 4 35.36 4 27.52 0 23.52 0

Team 1 College 2 Benalla Bulldogs 3 Benalla Giants 4 Tigers 5 Junior Magpies 6 Myrtleford - Black 7 Kangaroos 8 Centrals 9 Myrtleford - Red 10 Imperials 11 Bright

P W 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 2 3 1 3 0 4 0 3 0 3 0

L D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 3 0 3 0

B 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1

For Agst 228 61 193 54 178 63 116 60 145 160 135 165 75 94 92 139 99 235 51 151 36 166

% PTS 373.77 16 357.41 12 282.54 12 193.33 12 90.63 12 81.82 8 79.79 4 66.19 0 42.13 0 33.77 0 21.69 0

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Merton awards night celebrates success

By Rohan Berriman MERTON Cricket Club had their end of season presentation night and celebrated the top performances of the team who made it to the finals in a higher grade and falling short to the eventual premiers Yarrawonga in the semis.

A standout season saw Jai Lerch-Mackinnon named club champion with the talented all-rounder winning the open batting averages and open bowling awards including second in the WDCA champion player award.

Jai also received a bowling award taking 5/10 off eight overs against Greta.

Luke Berriman won the wicket-keeper award including the league golden gloves award at the league presentation night.

James Benton was the top u18 in batting and the captain and coaches awards presented by Ross Mackinnon and Richie Robinson.

Henry Berriman won the u18 bowling, taking 15 wickets.

Will Benton won best first year player.

Service awards for their work around the club went to Daryl

King winning the Tom Jones Memorial Trophy, presented by Tom’s brother Robert.

President Burnie Cummins awarded Richie Robinson the president’s award thanking for his help around the club and his donation of the most promising junior award.

Thanks goes to the small and hard working committee at Merton and the players and sponsors for fielding a competitive side every week.

A combination of experience and promising junior players hopes to see Merton even stronger next season.

Soccer kicks off

By CHRIS NEALON

TACKLE: Flynn McSweeney (left) battling with Ethan Nealon (right).

MANSFIELD Soccer Club kicked off the 2023 season on Sunday.

There was an excellent turn out of around 100 kids, both returning and new to the club.

Soccer runs term two and half of term three on Sundays 10:00-11:30am and Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm.

The club runs a variety of age groups from prep to year nine.

Coming up will be a special coaching day with players from the GV Suns from Shepparton thanks to the support of The Delatite Hotel and Mansfield Mini Golf.

The club also welcomes new sponsor McGrath Estate Agents, funding a membership fee reduction program.

The club hopes this program will provide opportunities to help more kids play soccer and get involved in local sport.

For more information, please email mansfielddistrictsoccerclub@gmail.com

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Collingwood vs. Sydney Swans North Melbourne vs. St Kilda

Carlton Richmond Geelong Melbourne Western Bulldogs Fremantle Essendon Collingwood St Kilda

Carlton Richmond Geelong Melbourne Western Bulldogs Fremantle Port Adelaide Collingwood St Kilda

Brisbane Richmond Geelong Melbourne GWS Fremantle Port Adelaide Collingwood St Kilda

TIPSTER:

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TIPSTER:

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Brisbane Richmond Geelong Melbourne Western Bulldogs Fremantle Port Adelaide Collingwood St Kilda

TIPSTER:

Sam O’Brien

TIPSTER:

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TOTAL: 30

Carlton Richmond Geelong Melbourne Western Bulldogs Hawthorn Port Adelaide Collingwood St Kilda

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Last Week: R6-8 R7-4

TOTAL: 39

Brisbane Richmond Geelong Melbourne Western Bulldogs Fremantle Port Adelaide Collingwood St Kilda

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TOTAL: 41

Brisbane Richmond Geelong Melbourne Western Bulldogs Fremantle Essendon Collingwood Nth Melbourne

TIPSTER:

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Last Week: R6-7 R7-6

TOTAL: 39

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TOTAL: 39

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Last Week: R6-8 R7-3

TOTAL: 32

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TOTAL: 39

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Mansfield blue smashes Myrtleford Saints

By SCOTT KILLEEN THE Mansfield under 14 Blue team finally played their first home game on the weekend where they faced up against Myrtleford.

Under sunny skies, the first quarter started out as quite an even tussle for the first few minutes, as Myrtleford congested the Eagles forward line and made it difficult for the home team to score, whilst kicking the first goal of the game themselves.

The Eagles fought hard to wrestle back control of the ball late in the quarter to go into the quarter time break with a slender two goal lead.

The second quarter saw the

Eagles have the majority of the play; however inaccuracies and a congested forward line continued to prevent the scoreboard from ticking over despite some terrific performances from Liam Smith and Orlando Miller moving the ball out of the middle, and Alex Kipping on the wing putting together a great running game.

The Eagles wasted opportunities saw them kick 2 goals 10 points in the second term to hold onto a seven goal lead at half time.

After a regroup at the half time break and with coaching directions to play with a more open forward line, the boys really turned it on in the second half.

Cruz Purday was enjoying his role up forward as a marking option, and was also really useful once the ball hit the ground.

He was supported by William Benton (two goals) and Bodhi Killeen who chipped in with three goals for the match.

When Sam Kynnersely kicked a goal late in the third term, the Eagles had put together a four goal quarter and they held onto a handy 57 point lead heading into the final term.

The final quarter saw the Eagles’ kicking improve, and they ran the game out strongly.

Will Anderson, Max Payne and Tia Paraone were solid in the backline all day, repelled any forward advances by the Myrtleford team.

When Cruz kicked his 8th goal for the match late in the game, the home team enjoyed what turned out to be a five goal term where they went on to win by 82 points.

Mansfield Blue 16.18 (114) defeated Myrtleford 5.2 (32).

Best players: Orlando Miller, Liam Smith, Cruz Purday, Alex Kipping, Will Anderson, William Benton The sponsors’ awards went to Liam Smith (Mansfield Football Netball Club), Orando Miller (Adrian Camino Paint & Create) and Cruz Purday (Purday Bricklaying) GOAL KICKERS: Cruz Purday 8, Bodhi Killeen 3, William Benton 2, Sam Kynnersley, Orlando Miller, Liam Smith

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Mansfield yellow shines bright against Imperials

By NICK DUNN COMING off our first loss last weekend, we spent the week identifying the areas of our game we needed to focus on, and the style of footy we wanted to be known for, in order to ensure our game would stack up against any opposition in the competition.

And while there is always room to keep extending that improvement, we delivered beautifully rounded team performance in exactly the pressured and intense style of footy that we challenged the mob to play this weekend against the Wangaratta Imperials.

The back six were really calm under pressure, and with their intercept play off the half back line, created fast and clean attacking links into our forwards.

Nick Hoskin was again outstanding, while moving Josh Taylor down back has really shored us up and provided run.

Ben Baklis played his stingy defensive role beautifully, and took his chances to run and take the game on when they came his way.

The mids welcomed back their vice skipper Sammy Kain in the ruck, and his dominance in there meant our clearance work out of the middle was what helped play the game on our terms.

But it was the pressure applied by the whole midfield group on the contested ball to win it and, when they had possession, to win it back that was the most pleasing aspect of our game.

To highlight the point, Lenny Gardner, giving away about three feet in height and 50kg in weight to a steamrolling opposition player who’s run and carry were really proving a handful for us, laid two of the most spectacular tackles for us, and highlighted in those actions alone.

It proved to everyone that as a team we don’t care who we run out against, if we back ourselves in in the way we want to play, we can get the job done.

The forwards did what they are fast becoming known for; making the most of their opportunities, and pressuring the defence to lock the ball in our forward half.

Xav Maroney bagged another five, while the impact play of Taj Kynnersley was beautiful to watch.

Our captains choice awards, presented by Mansfield Hunting and Fishing and Mansfield FNC, went to Nick Hoskin and Lenny Gardner whilst our Coaches award presented by Desmonds Concreting went to Xavier Maroney Across the board, I couldn’t be more proud as a coach with how the mob are soaking up the learning, and loving the style of footy we are developing.

The feeling within this team is really special, and credit must go to the leaders on the field in Andy Friday, Sammy Kain and Benny Baklis, and the support mob behind the team in Mudda, Dessy and Banksy.

Mansfield Eagles Yellow 12.10 (82) def Wangaratta Imperials 8.11 (59).

Best: Hoskin, Gardner, Maroney, Kynnersley, Kain, Friday, Robinson, Dunn, Baklis, Taylor.

Goals: Maroney 5, Kynnersley 4, Kain 1, Christopher 1, Turner 1.

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MANSFIELD’S Eagles seniors delivered a dominant win for their home crowd, defeating a battered Benalla by 55 points.

Unlike previous weeks, Mansfield took charge of the game early, booting five goals and leading at the end of the first quarter.

Momentum slowed during the next quarter, as both teams struggled with their mid-field.

Repeated goals from Ben Christopher and Ben Les during the second-half helped the Eagles storm ahead and lead by 23 points.

The saints appeared depleted during the final quarter, as they struggled to answer five consecutive goals from the domineering Eagles.

Final scores saw Mansfield win 16.13 (109) over Benalla 8.6 (54).

Mansfield’s finest were Sam Thomson, Benjamin Reardon, Ben Les, Cody George, and Jack Hutchins.

Best on the field for Benalla were James Martiniello, Jordan Wolff, Nick Mellington, Tom Bennett, and Colby Mathieson.

Eagles seniors coach Chad Owens was happy with his team’s “strong defence and good decisionmaking”.

“We are feeling confident and eager to face Seymour this week,” he said.

“We had a slow start to the season but now everything is flowing and we are ready for challenges.”

Mansfield’s U18s also claimed a well-deserved victory, after a

CLOSE CALL: Bonnie Doon’s Jordy Davey fought hard during the tight match.

PHOTO: Rob Clements

BEST ON THE FIELD: Benjamin Reardon was unstoppable. devastating loss last week against the Shepparton Swans.

According to U18s Coach David Holliday, the Eagles had “fire in the belly” and fought hard to triumph 12.17 (89) over Benalla 6.4 (40).

“Every single boy was showing

the heart and grit needed to win the game,” Coach Holliday said.

“We skipped away in the last and continued to get better looks at goals and put a few through to blow the game out.

“A great win in the end after a terrible first quarter showing the

PHOTO: Paul Martin resilience and toughness this group actually has.”

Best on the field for Mansfield’s U18s went to Riley Hall for his admirable efforts in defence and pinch hits in the ruck.

The Mansfield Eagles will take on the Seymour Lions this week

THE Bombers’ winning streak was disrupted last Saturday, after losing a nailbiting game to Greta’s senior side.

Spectators at Bonnie Doon witnessed a potential grand final preview as the two teams battled it out until the final siren.

The Blues dominated the first quarter, with a five-goal opening putting pressure on their hosts.

However, several errors from the Greta seniors slowed the game and left holes in their defence.

The Bombers answered with fantastic goals from James Fox and Luke Murray, bringing the margin within three goals by half-time.

The home team upped the pressure and powered home in the third, booting seven goals and leading the game by 19 points.

But an unfazed Greta refused to break their undefeated streak and bounced back to win the game by seven points.

The Blues cemented their top spot on the ladder, defeating the devastated Bombers 15.9 (99) to 15.2 (92).

The Bonnie Doon reserves also suffered a stinging defeat to Greta, losing 3.11 (29) to 20.18 (138).

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