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Giant win for dry gin A Newham distillery is the best in the business for a bottle of gin. Big Tree Distillery won the Best Classic Australian Gin with its Elegant Dry Gin during the first round of judging at the World Gin Awards in London last month. The distillery is owned by husband and wife team Gary Jago and Catherine Crothers. The pair have been in business for just 18 months after spending four years preparing various gins. Ms Crothers said it was a great feeling knowing their hard work had paid off. “We’ve tried to source the best produce and the best equipment to help us achieve just the right balance of flavours and finish to our traditional botanical gin.” The pair’s navy strength gin, Claude, also achieved a bronze medal in the Australian Navy Gin category. Mr Jago said the ingredients were all locally sourced. “At our farm in Newham we grow juniper berries along with kumquats and elderflowers,” he said. “We even use the farm’s own rainwater as part of the distillation process in an Australia-designed copper still from Tasmania. Big Tree Distillery is open for taste testing and lunch every Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 307 Hennerbergs Road, Newham. Jessica Micallef

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Anger over sports funding Members of the Kyneton District Soccer Club have been left “disappointed and disgusted” after missing out on much needed funding. The club was among at least 50 sporting organisations and clubs that missed out on funding through the former federal sports minister Bridget McKenzie’s controversial $100 million grants scheme. Sport Australia set a rating threshold of 74 out of 100 in order for clubs to receive funding. Kyneton District Soccer Club was one of Sport Australia’s most deserving clubs to receive funding, coming in with a score of 87 out of 100. Instead of awarding grants to those clubs

that qualified, the then sports minister ignored Sport Australia recommendations and instead funnelled money into marginal electorates in the lead-up to last year’s federal election. Kyneton District Soccer Club president Ron Cole said he was “disturbed” at the federal government’s decision to fund clubs for “political gain”. “Some people are absolutely gut-wrenched that we missed out, especially now that we have found out how we missed out,” he said. “From what I am led to believe, Sport Australia recommended us. We were … in the top 20. “We were supposed to be funded.” The club put in an application for $460,000 to resurface its playing fields. He said the

condition of the grounds during winter were “unplayable”. “We have to find other venues which then put a financial burden on the club because we have to pay to use the indoor facility.” Mr Cole said five club members spent “hundreds of hours” putting together a grant application. “We had six weeks from the time it opened to when we had to put the submission in,” he said. “I would hate to guess how many hours because it was a considerable amount of time. “Being president, I was chairing the group and the group of ladies involved spent countless hours each day. “We thought we missed out because our application wasn’t good enough but now we are

even more disappointed about this revelation. “As a small community club, it’s hard to get volunteers and keep people interested.” Mr Cole said the club will be applying for another grant through the state government’s World Game Facilities Fund. “It’s the way it was done which is the worst part about it,” he said. “I will stand up for the little guy. I will speak on behalf of all the clubs that didn’t receive funding. “I feel sorry for all those people who put in the hard work and missed out.” Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said the club had been “ripped off ”. “We deserve our fair share,” she said. “These worthwhile clubs deserve to know why lower ranked projects received funding over theirs.”

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Selling? Get set to make a profit By Jessica Micallef Now is the time to enter the housing market in the Macedon Ranges, with house values set to rise, according to a local real estate agent. Figures released by property data and analytics provider CoreLogic in its latest Pain and Gain report revealed 100 per cent of homes sold in the Macedon Ranges in the September 2019 quarter, sold at a profit. The data also revealed a median profit of $380,000 during that period. Keatings Real Estate managing director John

Keatings said it was “no surprise” properties sold at a profit. “There has also been a general lift in confidence in the lower and middle market in all areas of Victoria, particularly in the Macedon Ranges,” he said. “Since the last federal election, the market was going through a correction but was spooked by potential changes that would affect investment properties, particularly had there been a change in government. “And coupled with historically, unbelievably low interest rates, people still see property as

being a sound long term investment.” Mr Keatings labelled the Macedon Ranges real estate market as “generally active”, attributing this to the many facilities and services. “It’s a very sought-after area,” he said. “Town planning restrictions are very tight and being within one hour of the Melbourne CBD and other employment areas in the western suburbs and Tullamarine areas helps. “Also we’ve benefited from the tree change movement of the last 15 to 20 years. “Events like Elton John at Hanging Rock give

the area very good publicity and we’ve got clean air. “I may be bias but Australia is one of the best countries to live in, Victoria is one of the best states in Australia and the Macedon Ranges is one of the best places for Victorians to live in.” Mr Keatings believes property values will remain steady heading into 2020. “I think most people can expect that their investment … will be a sound and wise decision but having said that, property investments need to be looked at as a long term view for at least five years, preferably 10 [years],” he said.

Drivers caught during long weekend sting Macedon Ranges and Hume drivers remained relatively safe on the road during the Australia Day long weekend, despite a high number of offences detected across Victoria. Police were out in force on Victorian roads as part of the statewide Operation Amity between Friday, January 25 and Monday, January 27. In Macedon, police intercepted 21 drivers, including three drunk drivers, 11 speeding motorists and three drivers disobeying signs and signals. Police also nabbed one unlicenced driver and three unregistered vehicles. In Hume, a total of 46 drivers were caught breaking the law during the long weekend. Fourteen drivers were caught speeding while three motorists were caught for unlicenced driving. Police nabbed one drink driver, 16 motorists disobeying signs and signals, two drivers driving without a seatbelt while two disqualified drivers were caught on the road. Statewide, police detected more than 6300 traffic offences across the state, including 233 drink drivers and 141 drivers under the influence of drugs. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said it was disappointing to see people continuing to put their lives and others at risk on the road. “No one is invincible and that’s unfortunately the hardest lesson people learn,” she said. “Until the message sinks in for everyone, we will continue to education the community and enforcing where possible.” Jessica Micallef

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Gear up for a car show at Hanging Rock that will spin your wheels right off. The annual Macedon Ranges and District Motor Club’s classic car and picnic day has been running for more than 30 years. Club secretary Graham Williams said the event started off as a “family day” for car enthusiasts. “It was among a couple of car clubs,” he said. “It grew into a car show from there until it became a regular and running event each year.” “Last year we had just over 2000 cars, bikes and trucks and about 2000 general public mums and dads in their cars.”

cars and trash and treasure.” On the day there will be food and coffee trucks and entertainment to keep the whole family happy. “People can take their own picnic,” Mr Williams said. “We have a min train run that runs all day, an animal farm and we do novelty things like sack races just to make it a family day out.” The car show is on Sunday, February 9 between 9am-2pm at Hanging Rock, 139 South Rock Road, Woodend. Jessica Micallef

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Zac Green is tapping into his creative side while raising money for bushfire victims. The Sunbury boy has spent his school holidays since December designing, creating and selling his very own placemats and door signs. Zac’s mum Danni Green said all money raised from the sales of his placements went towards bushfire victims. “When the bushfires started, we discussed as a family that’s how he would donate and it was his way of helping out,” Ms Green said. “It was his project over the school holidays.” Zac, 11, sold his creations for between $1-$3.50 and has raised more than $100. He used his dad’s Facebook page to spread the

word about his project. “He got a lot of orders,” Ms Green said. “He got a bit overwhelmed but he has almost completed all the orders. “He’s really creative. He’s always liked graffiti and drawing.” The placemats and door signs have even made a special delivery overseas. “Lots of people supported him,” Ms Green said. “Lots of people are blown away by his generosity and were happy to support someone with a kind heart. “People from his dad’s work have donated, people from Sunbury, also his family in Echuca and his aunty in Wales have donated. “We’re very proud.” Jessica Micallef

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Leaving bank in a better place By Jessica Micallef After nearly 20 years as the Romsey and Lancefield Bendigo Bank director, Russell Pattinson is calling it a day. Mr Pattinson joined the bank’s board in the voluntary position as the director in June 2000. Not long after he joined, a Bendigo Bank branch opened in Lancefield in 2001 before a Romsey branch was established in 2006. “The banks have been really important for the community,” he said. “In the late 1990’s, Lancefield was struggling as a town. “All the banks had left, we didn’t have a football club [and] there were hardly any great shops in the town. “A combination of the community bank starting up really revitalised the town and the bank can take a bit of credit for that.” During his time as director, the bank has provided $1.65 million worth of grants and sponsorships to local groups, clubs and organisations. “We provide grant money to schools, CFA … everything from playgrounds to kindergartens,” Mr Pattinson said. “The only reason we can give out $150,000 or $200,000 a year in grants and sponsorships is because we have customers supporting us in both Romsey and Lancefield. “The more customers we have the greater our opportunity is to provide additional funds back into the community.” Mr Pattinson’s colleague Tony Ede will take over as the new director. He said he was looking forward to the challenge ahead. “I have been on the board for a couple of

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years so I know the personalities and the mechanisms of the board pretty comfortably,” he said. Mr Pattinson will spend his days running his consulting business and becoming more involved with local footy clubs. “The company is in very good hands and I’m pleased with the progress the organisation has made over the last 20 years in establishing the Lancefield branch and then five years later the Romsey branch,” he said.

Original Hanging Rock Celebrate Valentine’s Day under the stars at Hanging Rock with a special movie screening of Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the disappearance of several schoolgirls and their teacher during a picnic at Hanging Rock on Valentine’s Day in 1900. Movie goers are encouraged to bring their own picnic for dinner, a chair, rug and a blanket and get cosy as the 1975 drama mystery film is screening. The Hanging Rock walk will not be open after 7.30pm on the day. Dogs are not

permitted at the event and food and drink will not be able to be purchased on site. The film night is on Saturday, February 15 at Hanging Rock, 139 South Rock Road, Woodend. Gates open at 7pm. The movie will begin at 8.15am. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children aged 2-15 years and $60 for a family ticket for two adult and two children. To book: bit.ly/38dhYqd or 5421 1468 Jessica Micallef

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MY PLACE Woodend’s Georgie Garvey-Hawke was named Macedon Ranges Young Citizen of the Year for her work in community engagement with children and adults in the Woodend and Newham community. She chats with Jessica Micallef. become more resilient, inclusive, diverse and environmentally friendly. Every day something inspiring happens in our community. I think it’s vital to share these stories.

What is your connection to the Macedon Ranges? I’ve been lucky to call Macedon Ranges home for over 20 years.

What do you enjoy most about it? What are you passionate about? Volunteering opens your eyes, your heart and your world. You’re always learning something new about yourself, about your community. It really is a two-way exchange. The more you give, the more you receive. Through volunteering, I have had the opportunity to be mentored by some incredible people in our community.

Diversity, activism, community engagement, the, environment, climate change action, gender equality, reconciliation and promoting respect for our first nation people, animal welfare and David Bowie. How did it feel to know you had been named Young Citizen of the Year?

What would people be most surprised to know about you?

It was overwhelming. Community work is teamwork, so to be singled out for my contribution was honestly the last thing I expected. I received the news on my birthday, the day before Christmas – it was a delightful surprise.

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Tell me about the volunteering you do throughout the community? No two days are ever the same when you’re volunteering. I’ve been invited to Parliament House, dressed up as a zebra to campaign for a pedestrian crossing, and served our federal member Christmas lunch. My passion for community engagement ignited when I joined the Hanging Rock Action Group in 2013 as the youngest committee member. Together we successfully campaigned for community consultation over the management of Hanging Rock, secured one million dollars funding

from the state government, and achieved Victorian Heritage listing for the Hanging Rock precinct. Currently, I am a non-Indigenous community member on the Macedon Ranges council’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group. The group will enable all residents to celebrate and respect Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander peoples and culture, and to contribute to reconciliation. I am proud to be a part of this process. I also support the Woodend Neighbourhood House, Woodend RSL, and Woodend Library. We have such incredible, passionate, creative locals who are devoted to our community, helping it to

If you could change one thing about the area, what would it be? The consumption of single-use plastics, bags, straws, coffee cups – the lot. One of the things I love most about living in the Macedon Ranges is the beauty of our natural environment. It frightens me how much plastic waste I find discarded in public spaces. It’s heartening to see the boomerang bag movement take off locally, TerraCycle available at neighbourhood houses and other spaces across the shire, and the gains the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is making in community education. I look forward to the momentum continuing.

Youth Justice Worker (Custodial) Applications are now open for full-time and casual youth justice workers at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. The role is about maintaining the safety and security of the facility and managing the challenging behaviours of the vulnerable and potentially hostile young people in our custody. To be a great youth justice worker you’ll need maturity, life experience and resilience

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The Woodland Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club, 49 Riddell Road at 9.45am. The meetings include guest speakers and activities. Outings to various venues are held each month. The next meeting is on Monday, February 24. ■ Val, 0418 138 214

Immunisation sessions Attend free immunisation sessions at Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre, 71 Robertson Street, Gisborne on Thursday, February 6, between 9:15-10.30am. Parents and guardians need to bring their child’s health book and Medicare details. All children and adults are required to remain at the venue 15 minutes after receiving any vaccination. ■ 5422 0333

Council meeting The first Macedon Ranges council meeting for 2020 is on Wednesday, February 26 at 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne from 6pm.

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Kyneton market The next Kyneton Community Market is on Saturday, February 8, at 54 Ebden Street, Kyneton between 8am-2pm. The market features stalls and vendors from all over Victoria selling art, food, clothes, plants and chocolates. ■ mits@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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Enjoy a three course meal at the Lancefield Long Table Lunch on Sunday, February 16, between Main Road and The Crescent, Lancefield between noon-5pm. There will be entertainment, raffles and an action, with all funds going to local senior and junior football clubs. Cost $60. ■ Roger, 0423 020 669

Craft market Enjoy more than just a picnic at Hanging Rock at Craft Markets Australia at Hanging Rock, 139 South Rock Road, Woodend on Saturday, March 14, between 9am-2pm. There will be a variety of local and regional stalls offering Australian made products and gourmet food. Cost $5 per vehicle. ■ 5976 3266 Saturday, March 14 featuring the likes of Kylie Auldist, Shaun Kirk, Michael Dunstan and Jack Lyall. The festival is at Gisborne Steam Park, Webb Crescent between 1-10pm. All ticket sales are donated to the

Come along with friends and family and enjoy free activities and a screening of Finding Nemo on Saturday, March 28 from 5.30pm at the Sunbury Village Green. People are encouraged to bring a picnic, cash to purchase food and a reusable drink bottle. Free parking is available.

Open day Celebrate the opening of the new Hume Global Learning Centre Sunbury with a community open day on Sunday, February 9 between 10am-3pm at 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury. There will be live music, children’s shows, roving performers, kids’ activities, face painting, a jumping castle and a photo booth. Free event. ■ bit.ly/30ngUgL

Concert to raise money for our farmers The Healesville Amateur Racing Club is set to rock later this month as it plays host to a charity concert striving to help fire and drought-affected farmers. The concert will raise money for Need for Feed Disaster Relief – a Lions Club project supplying hay and fodder to farmers in Victoria and NSW since 2006. The concert will feature eight hours of continuous music across two stages. Acts already confirmed include Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows, John Schumann (Redgum), The Badloves, Peter Denahy, Shane Howard (Goanna), Damian Howard and the Ploughboys, Oz Rock Express, and Screaming Eagles. Healesville Amateur Racing Club secretary Chris Young said there are still several acts to be confirmed and urged any musicians who are interested in performing to contact the club. Mr Young said the club was also seeking sponsors for the event. The Need for Feed Disaster Relief Charity Concert is on Saturday, February 29, 3-11pm. Tickets cost $44 for adults, $15 for 16 and 17-year-old with ticketed adult, and free for under 16s when accompanied by an adult. Concession tickets will be available at the gate for $30. All profits from tickets and bar sales will go to Need for Feed. Details: https://bit.ly/38KLR1A To become a sponsor, or perform, contact Mr Young on 0417 380 298 or secretary@healesvilleracingclub.com.au

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“NEW BEGINNINGS” The start of 2020 has been a very difficult time for so many with drought, fires, dust storms and hail. We really do live in an extraordinary country!! Now, as January draws to a close it is the start of a whole new adventure for so many families with little ones going off to school and not so little ones beginning high school. The start of school life is vitally important and is the start of the formal part of education (there speaks an ex-teacher). Education of course starts at home, in the sandpit, the garden, the playroom, with lots of books and conversations but the start of school is a huge step. We watch the little ones as they walk by our office on their way to school. School bags which are nearly as big as the child. Shiny new shoes and big sun hats – somehow they seem too little for such a big adventure. Heading off to secondary school for the first time is not much better. Big bags, a new uniform and for many a lengthy trip on a school bus. Year 7 students at the front of the bus, the “cool kids” in Year 11 and 12, at the back. Those first few days and sometimes weeks, can be exhausting and a few tears may be shed, “new beginnings” for children and parents.

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Romsey has the upper hand after a bizarre day in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. While rain prevented play in most matches, Romsey made the most of early dry conditions against Woodend at Romsey Park. With enough overs bowled before the rain set in, the match will be considered a two-day match, meaning much needed bonus points will be on the line next week. Romsey president Michael Richardson said it was a weird day for cricket “It was really steamy and hot early on and it didn’t rain until about 3.30pm and then it was torrential rain after that,” he said. “We had both ovals going until then, while our seconds were playing in the Melton area and it was raining right from the start.” With both Romsey and Woodend sitting outside the top four and the top four sides facing each other, a win is important in the context of both team’s seasons. Romsey is on top after day one, with Woodend 6-84 after 34 overs. Richardson said they were in a good position, but couldn’t take Woodend lightly. “They still have Warren Else and Jack Thorsen at the crease and both can whack a ball. “Both sides need a win and can’t afford a draw.” Taylor Stevenson was the pick of the bowlers and has three wickets for Romsey. Richardson said their focus was on winning their remaining three matches to sneak into the top four and play finals. He said they would be disappointed if they didn’t make them. “We don’t have a choice, we have to win every

game,” he said. “We’ve been a little bit disappointing this season, our bowling has been the issue. Our season was going okay until last week, when we were outplayed by Sunbury United.” Richardson said their second XI and third XI sides were in a similar position to their top side, needing to win and hope results go their way to play finals. He said they were thrilled with how that side was going, with the majority of the team 17-year-olds. “Hopefully they’ll be pushing for spots in the ones next year.” Just three other matches across all the grades had enough overs bowled to constitute a day’s play. One of them involved Romsey’s third side, which was also playing at Romsey Park. Sixth placed Romsey is 5-114 against Kyneton. In the McIntyre Cup, fourth placed Bacchus Marsh had a steady start against third placed Sunbury United. The Bulls made 1-43 as they had to come off the ground twice due to rain. The second time after 18.3 overs would result in them staying off for the rest of the day. Kasun Suriaratchie is unbeaten on 32, with skipper James Lidgett yet to score. There was no action in the top of the table clash between Gisborne and Diggers Rest Bulla and the bottom of the table match between St Anthony’s and Riddell.

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SPORT Gisborne Dragons claim Cricket Willow T20 title Gisborne claimed its second Central Highlands’ Cricket Willow T20 premiership on Monday. It was a combination of youth and experience that got the job done for the Dragons against Muckleford in the regional final in a convincing performance. Neither team was at full strength, with the Dragons making the most of the opportunity to give some of the younger players a go. Dragons coach Gavin Mackay said being a long weekend, there was always going to be some players missing. “It was due to a combination of injuries and players being away with the long weekend, so it was a good opportunity to play the younger players,” he said. “Jarryd [Vernon] is 25 and then we had four guys 33 or over and we then had seven kids 18 or younger. “Maybe one out of those seven had previously played in some sort of senior final. Some have played in our seconds most of the season, they

had a bowl and played well [on Monday].” Mackay said they bowled really well and backed it up in the field to set the game up. Gisborne bowled Muckleford out for 91. Mick Allen opened the bowling and took 3-8 off his four overs. It came two days after he made a career high 183 with the bat. Youngster Harry Thomas made the most of his opportunities, taking 3-8 off three overs. Mackay said with a couple of bowlers out this week, Thomas would likely play in their top side in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association. Mackay said while they could’ve given a couple of their younger guys a go with the bat up the top, they decided to stick with experience to get them over the line. The Dragons made the runs in the 16th over, finishing 2-95. Skipper Jarryd Vernon, who top scored in their semi final win, was again the leading scorer, with 53 not out. The win also secures Gisborne a spot in

the Cricket Victoria Regional Big Bash finals later this year. Last time they played in that competition they lost in the semi finals, a game away from playing on the MCG. The Dragons will turn their focus back to the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. Their top side is sitting undefeated and their second XI is sitting third. Mackay said the second side had hit some really good form, with a mix of experienced and younger players. For the first XI, Mackay said getting consistency in the line up in the last few games would be ideal. “We have though had 10 guys under 20 play in the first XI this year, which is good for the future of the club.” Meanwhile in the inaugural women’s Cricket Willow match, Ballarat Women’s proved no match for Sunbury. Sunbury was bowled out for 37, with Ballarat making the runs easily, finishing 1-39. Tara Murray

The winning Gisborne T20 team. (Supplied)

Sunbury lets one slip Tara Murray Sunbury let slip an opportunity to knock off a top two side in the Bowls Victoria pennant division 1, section 2 competition on the weekend. Looking to put pressure on the top two, third placed Sunbury took on MCC at home with confidence high after a good win the week before. With heavy rain predicted, the match was moved inside to Sunbury’s under-the-roof green to ensure they got a full match in. Sunbury was in control for much of the day, but let it slip as they lost on the final end, with MCC winning 74 (16)-71 (1). Sunbury’s David Glennon said it was a pretty flat atmosphere after the match, with the team reeling after a loss which should have been a win. “We had a lead of 10 to 15 shots for most of the day,” he said. “We were still leading by one shot with one end to go, but they picked up four shots on the last end. “It was especially disappointing to lose after leading all day.” Carla Krizanic led the only winning rink, winning 21-15. While they were the standouts, it was the rink that gave up the four shots on the final end. Mark Cowan’s rink lost 17-15, Todd Trewarne’s rink lost 22-20 and Lee Wesley’s rink lost 20-15 in a tough day for all three of those rinks. The loss sees the gap between Sunbury and top two sides Glenroy and MCC extended. Glenroy sits on top with 167 points, while MCC is on 161. Sunbury is a further 14 shots back on 147. There is a gap between Sunbury and the other sides. Glennon said they still have to face Glenroy in the run home. Despite the gap, he said they hadn’t given up hope of a top two finish and a home final. “We’re still in a good position,” he said. “We’ve got Glenroy coming up and a couple of other teams who are struggling, so we need to get some big wins. “It’s the crunch time of the season. We need one of the top two teams to slip up and take advantage of it.” It was a tough day for Sunbury across the board, with just one win. The second side had a one shot win in a rain-shortened match to move to the top of the table. The third side had a loss, as did the fourth side, also in shortened matches. The fifth side had a washout and the sixth side had a walkover.

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Sunbury Roar in upset win Sunbury produced an upset in the quarter final group stage of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. Facing senior division side Yarraville Club last Tuesday, Sunbury, which plays in division 5, came away with their first victory of this stage of the tournament. A below strength Clubbers made 6-164 from their overs with Keshav Pant top scoring with 34. Murphy Boyd took two wickets for Sunbury. Sunbury timed the run chase to perfection, winning with three balls remaining. The Roar finished on 3-165. Jason McGann, who moved up the order from his normal position, made 57 coming in at number three. That innings included four fours and three sixes. Sunbury sits percentage behind West Coburg in their group, with West Coburg having the bye last week. West Coburg and the Clubbers face each other in the final match of the group. Meanwhile on Saturday in division 5, the Roar’s match against Williamstown Colts was washed out. Only one match in the division got a result, with Gellibrand beating Sanctuary Lakes. Sunbury faces Bellbridge in a two-dayer starting this weekend. On Sunday, the Roar’s women’s side lost to St Andrews. Sunbury made 7-78 in reply to 5-89. Marc Bullows played a key role in Sunbury’s winning rink. (Shawn Smits) 203921_06

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Riddell looks to get more umpires on board Riddell Umpires are looking at different ways to try and attract and keep umpires ahead of the upcoming Riddell District Football League season. Like many umpire associations, the Riddell Umpires has had its struggles with umpire numbers, while the need for umpires increases. With a new president and a couple of new committee members, the association is doing what they can to address the issue. New president Addam Icely has been umpiring since 2004 after a long playing career. He said he wasn’t keen on just sitting back and having an opinion, so he decided to step up and take on the president’s role. “I spoke to a few people about maybe stepping up and they thought it was a good idea,” he said. “There was the opportunity there with David [Hill] standing down. “I’ve been umpiring as long as I played football now.” Icely said that they were looking at all the

Riddell umpires had the opportunity to go out on the MCG. (Supplied)

usual ideas to get umpires on board, as well as some from left field. He said he knows that there are plenty of challenges ahead, but is ready to take them on. The association provides umpires for senior and junior matches in the Riddell District

Football League, along with club 18 games and AFL Goldfields women’s and girls matches that fall in the playing region. “We have a big turnover of numbers, but we’re not the only association,” he said. “We’re no different to a football club and we say that we are the third club on match day. Two of the association’s big focuses this season are providing more support for junior umpires and trying to get those playing football and netball to consider umpiring as well. The association has added several junior match day mentors, who will attend junior games. Icely said one of the biggest issues was retaining umpires, with many doing one year and not coming back. “We identified one element, that there wasn’t a lot of support on game day for first and second year umpires,” Icely said. “We now have a head coach, an assistant

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coach and match day mentors. “They’ll go to the games and provide feedback and shadow them if they need.” The other big initiative for the association is the introduction of a player to umpire pathway program. While they have had umpires come across from football and netball in the past, they are making it an even bigger focus. They are encouraging players to either play on the Saturday or Sunday and then umpire on a different day or later time slot. Icely said it was a good way to make money and that there is a pathway to a higher level if umpires wanted to continue through the ranks. The association starts pre-season training on February 5 at Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve, before moving back to MacPherson Park before the season starts. For more information, recruitment@ riddellumpires.com.au. Tara Murray

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Tara Murray Woodend-Hesket has hit the track hard as it tries to bridge the gap with the top sides in the Riddell District Football League. Under new coach Ben Tankard the Cats have been averaging good numbers on the track, with plenty of excitement and motivation in the group. Tankard, who has coached against the Hawks the last two seasons, said he had been pleasantly surprised with what he had seen so far. “The training and work ethic has been really strong,” he said. “Tom Carland set the club up where it needs to be and I’m lucky to step into the role now. “We’ve had really good numbers and great commitment. We’re getting 40-plus players each night. “It has kept me motivated and everyone couldn’t wait to get back.” Having watched the Hawks, Tankard had a bit of an idea where the side needed to improve to take the next step. He said it wouldn’t be a quick fi x, but there were two key areas they needed to address if they were to push for a finals spot. First is consistency, with Tankard saying the side would previously show signs for a couple of quarters, but not the whole game. The other is depth. The Hawks have been one of the busier clubs in the competition and have recruited 12 players. Tankard said the key area which they needed some extra experience was in the midfield and feel like they have filled those roles. Already one area where they struggled at times, the Hawks lost their best player Daniel Toman, who has joined the Sunbury Lions. Wayne Patak, who is a strong bodied midfielder, comes across from Spotswood where he finished fourth in the league best and fairest last year. Aaron French, who has played in two premierships in the Tasmanian State League, comes to the Hawks having most recently played with East Malvern. A trio of Taylors Lakes players have also come across. James Vistarini, an Essendon District Football League division 1 best and fairest winner, Rory Alexander and Nick Franzi are expected to provide plenty. Tankard, who spent time at Taylors Lakes as an assistant coach, said once they got one, it led to the pieces falling into place. “My brother coached Taylors Lakes for five years,” he said. “James and I played cricket together and have always been close friends. It opened the doors to a few others coming and there’s the French connection there was well.”

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Badminton Macedon Ranges Badminton kicked off the new season last week. The association runs two competitions, an open team and a Thursday morning women’s competition along with an open hit night, to cater for everyone. Anyone is welcome to come down and have a hit. The association is based at Tony Clarke Reserve. Details: contact Leith on 0402 791 263 or David on 0419 589 425, or email macedonrangesbadminton@gmail.com

Soccer Sunbury United has announced two new signings for the upcoming FV state league 3 north-west season. Goalkeeper Daniel Alvarez, who is from Columbia, comes to United from Glenroy Lions. Magin Mayoum will add to the back half of the ground. He has previously played at Westvale and new NPL side North Sunshine Eagles. On Saturday, United played a practice match against Laverton, winning 2-1.

GDCA Rain left cricketers in the sheds on Saturday in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone and Jensen shields. There was no play in either division, meaning all matches will be one-day games next week.

Golf Golfers got out on the greens early to avoid the rain at Romsey Golf Club on Saturday for a stroke competition. Players teed off in a gusting wind and were faced with reasonable conditions throughout the round with rain holding off until they were finished.

Rory Alexander is one of Woodend-Hesket’s new recruits. (Picture: Marco De Luca) 204028_01

Former Hawks Blake Laverie and Charlie Mathieson have returned to the club after a couple of years away and will be part of the young brigade coming through. Tankard said he expected to field a young side this season. “We’ve put together a fairly strong side,” he said. “We targeted midfielders and filled those spots pretty well and then filled in the edges.

“We’ve got our under-19 team from last season that made the grand final and the majority of them are going up. “There’s been a few rising stars playing in the reserves as well. I want to have 28, 29 or even 30 capable senior players to choose from each week.” The Hawks kick off their season on Anzac Day against Lancefield.

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