Friday, June 26, 2026
Overnight Relay for 2027
Organisers are now planning next year’s overnight relay.
WARRNAMBOOL’S Relay for Life event will return to an overnight format in 2027.
Committee chair Jodie Carey has this week announced that next year will see a return to the popular overnight format, with the event scheduled to run from 6pm on Friday, February 12 through to 10am Saturday, February 13.
The last overnight relay in Warrnambool was held in 2019 and Jodie is confident its return will also lead to even more teams and participants in 2027.
“Cancer Council Victoria, in its business plan, was keen to return to the traditional overnight format and in response to community feedback it has opted to do so,” Jodie said.
“It will be great to see this format return to Warrnambool next year; we’re all really excited.”
With one in two lives affected by cancer, everyone has a reason to get on track and take part in Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a fun and often emotional experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council.
The event first began in the United States in May 1985 by colorectal surgeon, Dr Gordy Klatt, who spent
a gruelling 24 hours circulating a track in Washington and raised over US$27,000.
Since then it has become the largest fundraising event for cancer in the world.
Relay for Life began in Australia in 1999 and, to date, more than 135,000 participants have raised over $14 million each year.
Every dollar raised goes towards funding Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support programs – many of which help people in our local community every day.
“Once again the candlelight ceremony will begin at dusk and those candles will continue to light our path right through the night which will be very special,” Jodie said.
The overnight relay has also gained the ongoing support of Deakin University, which will once again host the event.
“Deakin has been amazing in its support of Relay for Life and for that we’re very appreciative,” Jodie said.
This will be Jodie’s fourth year at the helm and again she has a hard working team of volunteer committee members working alongside her to organise next year’s relay.
“Fundraising for the Cancer Council
is something so many people are passionate about and this (the relay) is a great way to do so; it not only raises funds and awareness but it’s also a lot of fun and brings the community together with a common goal.
“Last February we had 26 teams and raised around $75,000 so we’re hoping to have even bigger numbers next year. Being an overnighter, rather than running all day Saturday, means it doesn’t interfere with most weekend sport so hopefully that will attract even more people.”
While plans for the 2027 relay are still in their infancy, with the organising committee set to meet in August, it is anticipated the Warrnambool event will have its official opening at 6pm on February 12.
The candlelight ceremony will take place at dusk, with closing proceedings to start around 9.30am Saturday.
“It will finish by 10am Saturday, allowing people to also relax and enjoy the rest of their weekend,” Jodie said.
“We are now looking for food vendors and entertainment to again add to the atmosphere.
“Anyone interested in this can contact the team at the Warrnambool Weekly who will pass on your details.”
Jodie Carey will once again lead the organising committee for Warrnambool’s Relay for Life event – which in 2027 will return to an overnight format.
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First artists announced for 2027 Folkie
ORGANISERS of the 50th Port Fairy Folk Festival, to be held next year, have announced the first line-up of artists for the event.
The festival’s golden year is expected to be even bigger and better before, with organisers already working hard to secure artists.
Among the first to commit for the March 2027 event were The Milk Carton Kids and Tim Easton from the United States of America; Ireland’s Daoirf Farrell, Eleanor McEvoy and Joshua Burnside, and Scotland’s Dlu and Skerryvore.
Also included in last week’s release of artists were:
Alosa, The Burning Hell (Canada), Grace Petrie (England), John Butler and band, Kate Rusby (England), Kutcha Edwards, Mia Dyson, Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission, The Settlement, and We Mavericks.
The first artist announcement marks just the beginning of artists for 2027 and the start of celebrations of the festival’s rich history with more artists, more special anniversary events, more family programs and opportunities to revisit iconic moments from the festival’s archives to be
revealed in the months ahead.
Next year marks five decades of music, community and shared memories in Port Fairy.
From its humble beginnings in 1977, the festival has grown into one of the world’s most respected celebrations of folk music.
It continues to draw artists and audiences from across the globe while remaining firmly anchored in the values that have defined it from the start; community, connection and love of music.
For the not-for-profit festival, led by a volunteer committee from the community and a small army of passionate volunteers, the excitement and pride to bring the festival to such a historic milestone is palpable.
Today, many of the children who once danced barefoot in their faded denims to music performed on the back of a truck, are returning with children and grandchildren of their own.
The festival has become a multigenerational event with families, friends and music lovers heading to Port Fairy year after year, decade after decade.
The appetite for the folkie’s 50th anniversary event has already proved extraordinary with a record-breaking
number of tickets sold within the first week of release.
Port Fairy Folk Festival program director Justin Rudge said the 50th anniversary represented an opportunity to celebrate the people who have shaped the festival across five remarkable decades.
“Together with the volunteer committee and team, it’s such an honour to be the custodians of an event so loved by so many,” Mr Rudge said.
“This first artist lineup is the folkie at its best – artists of the year, international stars, and the cream of local artists.
“Some are coming back for their 10th visit, others on their first voyage to Port Fairy and Australia. And it’s just the beginning.
“We have so much more in store for our amazing audience. It’s a wonderful chance to reflect on the past and nurture the Port Fairy experience for generations to come; this celebration will truly have something for everyone.”
The 50th Port Fairy Folk Festival will take place in the town, again over the Labour Day long weekend, March 5-8, 2027.
For further information visit portfairyfolkfestival.com
Final week for arts funding
ARTISTS have until this Sunday to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 through Warrnambool City Council’s Community Development Fund.
The fund is an annual grant that assists local non-profit groups and individuals to deliver projects, initiatives and activities that enhance the liveability of the city and strengthen community connection.
For the first time, the community development fund is open to individual artists who hold an ABN – projects are no longer required to be managed by an incorporated group.
The key objectives are:
Projects that create inclusive and welcoming creative opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences; Innovative projects that encourage community participation in creative activities; Opportunities that expand knowledge, improve skill or introduce new techniques, methods or opportunities for creative expression, or increase the capacity of an organisation; Projects that contribute to the capacity of artists or groups to deliver performances, exhibitions or programs.
For an application or further information simply contact creative@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Portable defib for Rotary trailer
WARRNAMBOOL Daybreak Rotary Club will soon add a mobile defibrillator to its community event equipment.
The equipment is all thanks to sponsorship from Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW).
The portable defibrillator will be mounted on the club’s event trailer, which is regularly used at public and community events including the popular summer markets at Lake Pertobe.
Warrnambool Daybreak Rotary Club president Ian Harper said the equipment would provide an important community asset at events where large numbers of people gather.
“Having a defibrillator readily available at community events can make a critical difference in a medical emergency,” he said.
“We’re grateful to the women’s health and wellbeing branch for recognising the value of increasing access to this lifesaving equipment within our community.”
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West acknowledged the practical value of the device and valued the opportunity it offers to raise awareness about the differences in bystander responses, depending on the gender of the person experiencing cardiac arrest.
“Every minute matters when someone experiences a cardiac arrest. Increasing the availability of defibrillators is important, but we also need to address the barriers that prevent people from acting when a woman needs emergency assistance,” spokesperson Ms Hill said.
Research from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Ambulance Victoria found that women experiencing cardiac arrest are significantly less likely to receive defibrillation by bystanders than men.
In Victoria, women are 3.6 times less likely than men to receive bystander defibrillation, according to data from the Victorian Women’s Health Atlas.
Studies show that this disparity can be due to concerns about inappropriate contact; hesitation to expose a woman’s chest; fears of causing injury; and
a lack of awareness of cardiac arrest symptoms in women.
Cardiac arrest symptoms in women include chest pain, shortness of breath, discomfort in the jaw, neck, arm, shoulder or back, dizziness, indigestion, nausea or vomiting, tiredness and a cold sweat.
Ms Hill said improving access to defibrillators must go hand-in-hand with community education and confidence-building.
“Cardiac arrest is not a men’s issue or a women’s issue, it’s a community issue,” Ms Hill said.
“By increasing awareness and equipping people with both the knowledge and confidence to safely use defibrillators, we can help ensure everyone has an equal chance of survival.”
The Rotary Club of Warrnambool Daybreak and WHWBSW hope the initiative will not only improve emergency preparedness at community events, but also spark important conversations about equitable access to lifesaving interventions.
Frustration mounts over respite closure
THIS weekend marks the end of weekend respite care at the ‘Homestead’ in Warrnambool, bringing a wave of disappointment, frustration and sadness to many local families.
The Homestead, which is operated by Respect Home Care (which also operates Lyndoch Living on Hopkins Road) will host its last weekend respite care clients this weekend, bringing to an end a highly valued service according to many families across the district who are left wandering, what now?
A story in last Friday’s Warrnambool Weekly highlighted the plight of 85 year-old local carer Robert Askew who cares for his wife who suffers from dementia.
Mr Askew said he relied on the Homestead for monthly, weekend breaks. It was a time for him to recharge his batteries, a time to rest and to attend to his own wellbeing. He urged the management of Respect to reconsider its decision to close the service and explore other options.
In response, Respect confirmed the service was “winding up due to declining demand” and that the program “had capacity for five beds, with only two of those in use.”
Since last week’s story, the Weekly has received several calls and messages from those who have utilised the service in the
past (and others who were planning to in the near future) expressing their disappointment.
One such woman was Pam (surname withheld to ensure the privacy of her elderly relatively who was a former client) who also disputed Respect’s claims of underutilisation.
“To the best of my knowledge, the Homestead was in quite high demand,” she said.
“They say the program had capacity for five beds, but it’s more like four as one is a double. And to claim only two of those were in use is rubbish; I know just this weekend gone there was two men and two women there.
“I know of quite a few people who had to book well in advance as the beds were all booked out.
“This is such a valued facility; my partner always enjoyed his weekends there and like so many other carers, it gave me the opportunity for some self-care, to take time out and to recharge my batteries.
“The staff there are absolutely wonderful, they’re so caring and attentive and I’m sure they too are disheartened and disappointed by this because no doubt they’ve developed a relationship with their clients and a close bond with many.”
While the day stay programs will continue throughout the week, Pam is left wondering if these too will now be in jeopardy.
“I’ve heard several of the lifestyle activities
were cut or reduced at ‘Lyndoch’ over the past 12 months, now weekend respite is going, what’s next?”
Pam said despite the Homestead being an old building, it was still clean, safe and comfortable with a “lovely sunroom and a place to look out over the river.”
“If the place was run down and in desperate need of repairs and funds weren’t available I could see a reason behind this decision; but it’s not and it’s being well utilised so I’m baffled as to how this decision (to end weekend respite) came about.
“Being told we have other options at Port Fairy and Timboon is just not good enough.
The Homestead is home away from home for many people and now that’s being taken away from them.”
Janine O’Keefe told the Weekly she had contacted local MPs Roma Britnell and Dan Tehan raising her concerns about the welfare of carers.
“The current lack of local weekend respite for full-time carers is a critical and unacceptable situation,” Ms O’Keefe said.
Another Warrnambool resident, Joy, asked “where is the Respect in this decision?”
“Homestead by name and home by nature,” she said.
“This is a quality, supportive and safe environment that has provided respite for our community members and a much-needed break for their carers.”
The Timboon and District Healthcare
HEADLINE ACTS:
The Melbourne Welsh Male Choir Melbourne Scottish Ceilidh Band Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band Fiona Ross
The Raglins Austral Band Pete Daffy and Friends Celtic Band Storyteller Bill Spawton C’MERE T’ME Band The Twa Bards Andrew O’Flynn Southwest Harpistry Merran and Peter Moir Tuniversal Kyle Moir Warrnambool Pipes and Drums
The Lakes and Craters Band The Australian Irish Dance Company Geelong Highland Dancers Kym Dillon with 7 visiting choirs Dr John Menzies OAM
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
Choirs in concert, History Talks, Family Ceilidh, concerts Saturday and Sunday at the Theatre Royal, Killara Center, the Masonic Hall, Harpistry at St Paul’s Church also dancing and music at St Paul’s Hall
Schools Robert Burns Art and Writing Competition award presentations at the Family Ceilidh on Saturday night
Quilt maker and textile artist Jenny Bowker AO at the Heriatge Centre on Sunday Market stalls on Saturday and Sunday
NEW EVENT ‘Show Us Your Tartan’ fashion parade
Dress in your favourite tartan and register at the Rotary Club Tent
Visit the Heritage centre and Robert Burns Statue on Sunday for a tribute performance from the Twa Bards
Free children’s event at the Library with Anne Daffy music, stories and fun
Whisky tasting at bar prices featuring live music on Saturday afternoon at the Hampden Hotel
Service, which was suggested to families by Respect as another option for weekend respite said it was aware of Respect’s decision to cease weekend respite services at Homestead.
The health service issued the following statement on Wednesday afternoon:
We understand that some families have been directed to contact us to explore available respite option and welcome inquiries from individuals and families seeking respite care and encourage them to contact our team directly to discuss their circumstances and current availability.
Timboon and District Healthcare Services (TDHS) offers residential respite care for periods of up to two weeks which can include weekend respite stays, overnight stays, or longer planned respite arrangements depending on individual needs and bed availability at the time.
As a multipurpose service, we have flexibility in how we utilise our residential care beds, balancing the needs of acute care patients and respite clients.
This model allows us to respond to changing community needs while maintaining a high standard of clinical care, supported by our experienced nursing team.
Availability for respite care varies throughout the year, and while we do not maintain a permanent waiting list, enquiries are assessed individually based on current bed capacity and client requirements.
Lions turn dollars into dinners
IT takes a village to set the table and Port Fairy led the way over the King’s Birthday weekend.
The Port Fairy Belfast Lions Club’s annual Pre-Loved Art Show and Sale this year raised over $3,000 which has been donated to Western District FoodShare.
Lions club president Gail McGregor said the 2026 show and sale was very well patronised.
“We had sold so many paintings by lunchtime Saturday we had to send a team up to our shed to restock the display boards”, Gail said.
Show organiser Anne Fry, who started the event in 2022, said this year’s event was the biggest ever.
“Moving the show to the RSL Hall was a real winner, with lots of people combining a trip to the market with a visit to the art show and sale,” she said.
“This was the fourth show and the patronage and sales have grown every year.
“The event delivers multiple benefits. People moving or downsizing often have too many paintings and artifacts for their new residence so the Lions show allows them to
relocate surplus items.
“At the same time, people looking for something to brighten their home or unit can pick up quality art at very reasonable prices; and the money raised goes towards helping local organisations”.
This year, the Lions club has donated all of the proceeds from the show to Western District Food Share.
Food Share is a not-for-profit agency that provides food for, on average, 1435 adults and 428 children every week.
Executive officer Amanda Hennessy said the group aims to distribute food to those in need and encourage healthy eating.
In addition, the agency provides educational tours to the Warrnambool warehouse and to Volcano Produce at Illowa.
“Food Share rescues surplus food from local bakeries, supermarkets and producers, and also purchases bulk items from local supermarkets,” Amanda said.
“Food Share works with many other charities to distribute food across the region including to schools for food programs, community breakfasts and soup kitchens.”
Amanda said demand for food in 2026 was 25 per cent higher than last year.
Photographers and models wanted
THE Respect 2040 Partnership is inviting expressions of interest from photographers and community members to be part of an exciting new image library project that will celebrate the diversity of people, places and communities across the Barwon South West.
The project will create a collection of authentic, inclusive and respectful images that can be used by local governments, community organisations, businesses and community groups throughout the region.
The image library aims to reflect the real people of the Barwon south west region.
Women and gender diverse photographers are encouraged to submit an expression of interest to be involved in the project.
Successful photographers will be paid for their work and will have the opportunity to showcase their skills while contributing to a valuable regional resource.
Community members of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds and abilities are also invited to express their interest in being photographed.
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon
South West CEO Jodie Hill said the image library would help ensure local organisations have access to images that genuinely reflect the communities they serve.
“This new image library is an exciting project. It’s about celebrating and recognising the wonderful diversity that exists across our region. It’s about real people and real places,” Ms Hill said.
“The images we use and see matter. They shape how we see ourselves, how we see others and the stories we tell about our communities.”
“This is an opportunity to challenge harmful stereotypes about people based on their gender, age, culture, ability or any other characteristic. The image library will be a resource that reflects the richness and diversity of our communities.”
The project has been developed in consultation with community representatives to ensure the image library is inclusive, representative and aligned with gender equality and violence prevention.
The image library will be launched during Women’s Health Week in September.
People interested in becoming a photographer or model can download an Expression of Interest form from the Respect 2040 website: www.respect2040.com
In 2025, 224 ton of food was distributed by Western District Food Share with, on average, 170 emergency food hampers provided to families and individuals each week.
“Our Lions club is very pleased to be able to support such a beneficial local organization,” Gail said.
“Our ability to help Food Share is made easier by the very active and growing membership of the Port Fairy based Lions Club.”
Port Fairy Belfast Lions is already planning for next year’s Pre-Loved Art Show and Sale.
“Next autumn we will be looking for donations to ensure we have plenty of art for sale in June.”
Moyne Shire Council Community Update
Free skin cancer checks
LOCAL residents can take advantage of a free skin cancer check when the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation van pays a visit to town.
The foundation has put a skin check and awareness unit on the road, following financial support from various Lions clubs and generous public and private donors.
The van will be visiting Warrnambool on July 4 and 5 at A.L Lane Community Centre in Hyland Street.
The van will provide a free skin checking service for local residents and will be operated by fully trained, certificated and professionally supervised volunteers.
The unit will also be a valuable resource for locals to access not only the skin check, but valuable and timely information about skin care and self-checking techniques.
Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP if there are any suspect spots or lesions.
The unit is not a medical clinic, so diagnosis or treatment requirements are not discussed. It simply provides the skin check and alerts the visitor to skin lesions that require further checking and attention – a great first step in ensuring urgent needs are addressed.
The van has three fully equipped checking rooms and an entry foyer, along with a disabled left and entry at the rear.
Appointment bookings are now open and can be made by phoning Merilyne on 5562 6313.
Computer system upgrade
We’re currently upgrading our internal systems to create a more connected and ef cient way of working so we can serve our community even better.
While the new system is implemented, responses may take a little longer than usual. From now until 10 July 2026, please allow some extra time for us to get back to you. We’ll do our best to keep any delays to a minimum. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this improvement.
Thursday July 2 and Friday July 3 10am
Years on and family still awaits housing
AFTER years of uncertainty, instability and stress, Doug Bowen is still fighting for permanent housing for his young family.
The Weekly first reported the Bowen’s plight in March 2024 – four years after his search for a permanent home began.
Back then, Doug and his children Archie and Nova (who has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair) were living in a Warrnambool motel and preparing to move into a house that had been generously offered by a local resident.
However, that too was only a temporary solution and today, Doug and his young family are still no closer to finding a permanent place to call home.
Doug’s story began back in 2019 shortly after his partner Corrie passed away, leaving him to not only grieve but also take care of their two young children.
Nova’s needs also meant Doug had to give up his job and become her full-time carer.
He applied for government housing and was placed on a waiting list and told it would be “around 10 months” before a house would become available – but he still waits today.
Earlier this month, Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell described the state government’s silence in response to her repeated requests regarding public housing for Doug and his family as shameful, heartless and indefensible.
“The government’s ongoing inaction is the latest devastating blow to a family who have already endured years of uncertainty and distress,” Ms Britnell said.
“For more than two years I have been raising this case and pleading with the government to find a safe, stable home for
Nova and her family.
“Nova is non-verbal, wheelchair dependent and requires 24-hour care. Her father Doug has been on the public housing waiting list for six years, doing everything possible to care for his two children under extremely difficult circumstances.
“Despite repeated warnings and direct representations, the family remains without secure housing, and the government has now failed even to respond to a question raised in Parliament in March.”
Ms Britnell said the situation had been made even more frustrating by the government’s refusal to engage with practical solutions put forward.
She said she even provided the Minister with a list of locally identified vacant houses, as reported by members of the community, that could potentially be used to fast-track a housing solution for this family.
“That offer of practical help, made in good faith, has been met with deafening silence,” she said.
“The situation has now reached a heartbreaking point, with Doug expressing despair about his ability to keep his family together.
“The silence from the Minister for Housing and Building is deeply distressing and reflects a system that has lost sight of compassion.
“This is a little girl with profound disabilities who needs safety, dignity and stability. Instead, she has been met with delay, silence and indifference.”
According to Ms Britnell, in the past two years Doug has received just one phone call from the department and still has no answers.
“No parent should ever feel forced to contemplate giving up their child because the state has failed to provide basic housing,” she added.
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Doug Bowen and his children, Archie and Nova (pictured in 2024 while living in a local motel) are still searching for their forever home.
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Thousands rug up for
ALMOST 5,000 people rugged up, embraced the elements and joined the fun at the Solstice Search Party at Lake Pertobe last Saturday.
Presented by Warrnambool City Council, the free winter event brought together fire, light, live music, illuminated art, family activities and food in a celebration of the shortest days of the year.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said it was fantastic to see such a strong crowd despite the wet weather.
hit. We went with an all-local line-up this year and they drew a strong crowd throughout the event.”
The mayor thanked all those who went along and joined the fun.
“This is a free event we host for the whole community to enjoy, and it’s a real team effort across our organisation, led by our events team.”
Cr Blain said that Solstice Search Party was part of a busy winter events calendar.
“There’s plenty more fun to come this winter, with the Brick Show upstairs at the Lighthouse Theatre, KidFEST, the Flagstaff Hill school holiday program, the Warrnambool Storytelling Festival and the Melbourne International Film Festival all coming up.”
“We’ve been quite fortunate with the weather in recent years, so it was really great to see that even when we had a few showers, people were happy to stick around and enjoy the fun,” he said.
“People came in their rain jackets, their boots and their beanies, and a little bit of rain wasn’t going to stop them from having a good time.
“The new additions this year were all really popular. The fire dancers were spectacular, everyone loved the giant animal lanterns and the silent disco walking tours were a fun way for people to experience the event throughout the evening.
The Brick Show will feature some incredible Lego models as well as a free play zone.
KidFEST will offer three days of activities for children aged two to 10 and Flagstaff Hill has a packed school holiday program.
Warrnambool City Council residents can also enjoy free entry to Flagstaff Hill.
“The Warrnambool Storytelling Festival continues to get bigger and better each year and the Melbourne International Film Festival is an exciting new addition for Warrnambool, so there are lots of good reasons to get out and enjoy winter in Warrnambool.”
“The returning favourites were very popular too, including the Nurture in Nature kids’ craft activities, the projections from One Day Studios and, of course, the neon sculptures.
“The live music was also a big
To find out more about upcoming winter events, visit whatson.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Margot Dunlop.
Eden (9) and Rylee (6) Buzaglo.
Tyler, Ruby and Teddy Fieldew.
Solstice Search Party
April, Tully, Shane and Remmi (2), Mckenna.
Constable Anthony, Phillip Morris and Constable Mitch.
Tom, Danielle, Isla and Theo Carstein.
‘Silent disco’ performs.
Firelily Wander entertains.
‘Mix Tape Trio’ on stage.
State recognition for seniors festival
THE Warrnambool Seniors Festival was recognised with a high commendation at the recent LGPro Positive Ageing and Wellbeing Awards.
The seniors’ festival has been running successfully for many years and in 2024 and 2025 the state government provided topup funding to enable the festival to become more inclusive and welcoming for priority groups including First Nations Elders, LGBTI+ seniors, people living with disability, vulnerable men, and multicultural communities through a diverse range of free or lowcost activities.
The award citation included the following:
‘The festival focuses on helping older people feel connected, included, and welcomed. Across the last two years, 59 events with this goal in mind attracted more than 2,400 participants.
‘Participants commonly reported feeling happier, more confident, and more socially connected after attending, reflecting the festival’s strong impact on wellbeing and its role in reducing social isolation.’
Warrnambool City Council chief executive officer Andrew Mason said it was wonderful recognition for the festival and for coordinator community programs Clare Vaughan, who has been at the helm of the festival over the past eight years.
“After a career as a teacher, council was fortunate to have Clare join our team,” Mr Mason said.
“She has delivered great health and wellbeing outcomes for a really diverse section of the community.
“Clare and our Healthy Engaged Communities team have built social connections, run education and fitness programs and in recent years have added an amazingly productive courtyard garden at the Archie Graham Community Centre.”
Mr Mason said Clare was soon retiring and would leave behind a tremendous legacy.
“Happily, she’ll remain connected and involved with many of the people and activities at Archie,” he said.
Clare was present to receive the commendation, along with council’s service manager (healthy engaged communities) Maree Wyse.
“Warrnambool Seniors Festival aims to bring seniors together for the fun of it,” Clare said.
“The fun comes from learning and experiencing new things, meeting new people and having a sense of belonging.”
The award category was ‘Events inclusive of residents from priority groups.’
The award was won by Macedon Ranges Shire Council for its aged care volunteer visiting scheme.
Coordinator of community programs Clare Vaughan (left) and council’s service manager (healthy engaged communities) Maree Wyse accept the award on behalf of the Warrnambool Seniors Festival.
New lights, more court time
PLAYERS can look forward to maximising their court time at Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club thanks to the completion of LED lighting upgrades.
Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora this week joined representatives from the club and Warrnambool City Council to officially flick the switch on the upgraded court lighting.
The project was backed by more than $90,000 from the state government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
The old halide lamps surrounding eight of the club’s courts have been replaced with new club competitionstandard 350 lux LED lighting. Together, the new lights allows the venue to extend its operating hours; providing more playing, development and tournament time.
“This is great news for local tennis fans, especially the growing ranks of juniors taking up the sport,” Ms Ermacora said.
“The 2026/27 State Budget is proving more than $24 million to support the development of high-quality, accdessible community sports infracture across the state, including through the Local Sports
Infrastructure Fund.”
According to Ms Ermacora, this brings the state government’s investment in community sport and active recreation infrastructure to more than $2.4 billion since 2014.
Ms Ermacora thanked Warrnambool City Council for its commitment to delivering the project, the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club for its funding contribution of almost $33,000, as well as Alex Pye Electrics for its more than $7,000 of in-kind works and donated materials.
“Thanks to this project, the Warrnambool tennis community can now look forwad to more court time throughout the year,” she said.
“More playable hours means the club will have even more opportuniies to expand its programs and get even more locals in on the fun.
“Better facilities like these make it easier for people to lead active, healthy lifestyles, full of the health and wellbeing benefits offered by participating in sport and recreation.”
The Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is currently open for applications, with the closing date set for July 28.
us an email at news@warrnamboolweekly.com.au or call our office on 5593 1888
Warrnambool City mayor Cr Ben Blain and Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora were thrilled to see the new lights at Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club.
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MORTLAKE
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
At Mortlake agents yarded 2,397 head a decrease of 315 compared to the last sale.
Quality was more mixed and tailed off more quickly back to crossbred and dairy breeds across both the trade and the bullock and grown steer offerings with the better cattle generally supplementary fed.
Over half of the yarding comprised cows.
The cow offering included 45% beef cows with the balance dairy bred.
Most regular buyers were in attendance though not all operated fully.
However, there was strong restocker and feeder activity.
The yarding consisted of 191 bullocks, 878 trade cattle, 1169 cows and 59 grown bulls.
breeding quality within the trade and bullock categories.
Most heavy beef cows remained firm to slightly dearer in places while better covered dairy bred cows improved by 10 to 15c/kg.
Heavy bulls gained 10 to 15c/ kg. Bullocks sold to a top of 515c/kg while grown steers reached 544c and crossbred steers made up to 476c/kg.
Grown heifers ranged from 470 to 522c and dairy bred manufacturing steers sold to 428c/kg.
Better quality trade cattle ranged from 480 to 558 c/kg with feeder buyers paying up to 538c/kg.
Heavy beef cows made between 400 and 438c while medium weights sold from 365 to 398c/kg.
Better covered dairy cows ranged from 362 to 394c/kg.
The market generally remained firm to slightly softer for trade cattle albeit somewhat erratic at times due to variations in quality and breeding.
Some secondary cattle returning to the paddock were softer due to limited
Cows back to the paddock to 415 c/ kg Grown beef bulls reached 448c dairy bred bulls 412c and younger bulls sold to 456c/kg.
Market Reporter: Chris Agnew
HAMILTON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Agents in Hamilton yarded 6,800 lambs (additional 1,700) and 2,100 sheep (800 fewer) this week compared to the previous offering.
The top end lambs were predominantly grain supplementary fed presenting in very good condition and more even overall although with slightly less weight than last week.
However the quality eased off through the run resulting in a tail of lambs suitable for feeders or paddock buyers.
Most of the regular buying group attended although not all operated fully.
Buyers were generally selective across all categories. Despite this the market remained firm to slightly dearer.
Trade lambs averaged between 1100 and 1330c/kg with sales topping at $380/head.
Lambs suitable to feed on generally sold between $206 and $276 with some pens $20/head stronger in places dependent on quality.
Light lambs 12–16kg made from $188 to $242 while trade lambs weighing 18–22kg sold for $242 to $266/head.
Lambs in the 22–26kg range realised $256 to $328 with heavier trade lambs selling from $318 to a top of $380/head. Hoggets reached up to $275/head.
Sheep prices remained firm to slightly softer in places averaging between 800 and 950 /kg cwt.
Crossbred ewes sold to $320 with Merino wethers to $270 and Merino ewes to $228/head.
Terminal rams made $120 while Merino rams reached $121/ head.
Market Reporter: Chris Agnew, MLA
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STH WARRNAMBOOL .....3.0 4.3 8.5 10.6 (66)
COBDEN .........................1.1 2.6 6.6 9.7 (61)
GOALS: South Warrnambool, S. Beks 3, F. Wilkinson 3, M. McCluggage 2, J. Folkes 1, D. Nicholson 1. Cobden, M. Koroneos 3, M. Kemp 2, K. Baker 1, B. Mahoney 1, B. Mottram 1, A. Taylor 1. BEST: South Warrnambool, S. Marris, M. McCluggage, O. Smith, F. Wilkinson, F. Rowe, J. Folkes. Cobden, M. Kemp, P. Pekin, T. Darcy, A. Taylor, L. Darcy, E. Walsh.
PORT FAIRY ....................0.3 3.7 5.10 9.10 (64)
PORTLAND ......................4.3 6.6 12.9 16.14 (110)
GOALS: Port Fairy, J. Rowan 3, M. Sully 2, J. Brennan 1, H. Hobbs 1, R. Mohan 1, T. Ross 1. Portland, C. Giddings 4, J. Wilson 4, J. Lovell 2, T. Watts 2, T. Burns 1, K. Jones 1, K. Lovell 1, J. Moody 1. BEST: Port Fairy, M. Sully, B. Dwyer, J. Rowan, M. Ryan, L. Edmonds, H. Allen. Portland, T. Watts, B. Lucas, T. Jennings, J. Wilson, H. Jennings, L. Huppatz.
NTH WARRNAMBOOL .....7.7 13.8 16.14 19.18 (132)
WARRNAMBOOL .............1.0 4.2 5.2 7.7 (49)
GOALS: North Warrnambool, C. McKinnon 11, M. Wines 3, C. Jellie 2, J. Chuck 1, Z. Everall 1, J. Grundy 1. Warrnambool, J. Turland 3, R. Buck 2, H. Morgan-Morris 1, F. Timms 1. BEST: North Warrnambool, C. McKinnon, H. Keast, M. Wines, T. Keast, A. Wines, R. Scoble. Warrnambool, J. Turland, T. Murnane, O. Opperman, C. Mahony-Gilchrist, S. Carter. TERANG MORTLAKE .......3.2 5.5 10.8 13.9 (87) CAMPERDOWN ...............1.3 3.6 5.8 8.11 (59)
GOALS: Terang Mortlake, W. Kain 4, J. Paine 4, Z. Fowler 1, M. Heffernan 1, R. Hutchins 1, L. Taylor 1, T. Vickers 1. Camperdown, N. Molan 3, T. Baker 1, J. Lafferty 1, Z. Sinnott 1, H. Sumner 1. BEST: Terang Mortlake, S. Kenna, R. Hutchins, W. Kain, A. Moloney, J. Paine, T. Vickers. Camperdown, A. Gordon, W. Cheeseman, B. Thompson, C. Spence, J. Lafferty, D. Absalom. HAMILTON ......................1.2 2.3 5.5 6.6 (42) KOROIT ...........................2.5 8.8 13.11 16.16 (112)
GOALS: Hamilton, H. Prentice 2, J. Anthony 1, B. Baker 1, T. Feely 1, E. Knight 1. Koroit, S. Dobson 6, B. McCutcheon 2, D. O’Keefe 2, J. Block 1, C. Byrne 1, J. Grayland 1, M. McInerney 1, W. Morrison 1, C. Nagorcka 1.
BEST: Hamilton, J. English, H. McGinley, T. Morris, T. Feely, R. Gill, S. Barnes. Koroit, C. Nagorcka, D. O’Keefe, T. Baulch, W. Morrison, B. Miller, M. Petersen.
LADDER: North Warrnambool 40(pts), 175.00(%); Koroit 32, 171.93; Terang Mortlake 32, 142.57; Portland 24, 111.79; South Warrnambool 24, 106.52; Warrnambool 24, 92.32; Hamilton 12, 78.94; Cobden 8, 67.66; Port Fairy 4, 60.30; Camperdown 0, 61.13.
RESERVES
South Warrnambool 4.6 (30) lost to Cobden 5.7 (37); Port Fairy 6.2 (38) lost to Portland 12.10 (82); North Warrnambool 2.1 (13) lost to Warrnambool 11.10 (76); Terang Mortlake 7.7 (49) lost to Camperdown 8.8 (56); Hamilton 8.0 (48) def. Koroit 3.6 (24).
LADDER: Warrnambool 36(pts), 289.69(%); South Warrnambool 32, 163.74; Cobden 28,
204.33; Hamilton 28, 147.77; Koroit 20, 120.24; Portland 16, 105.86; North Warrnambool 16, 73.45; Port Fairy 16, 62.12; Camperdown 4, 38.01; Terang Mortlake 4, 32.57.
UNDER 18
South Warrnambool 19.18 (132) def. Cobden 1.1 (7); Port Fairy 2.4 (16) lost to Portland 10.12 (72); North Warrnambool 2.10 (22) lost to Warrnambool 9.5 (59); Hamilton 3.8 (26) lost to Koroit 9.5 (59); Terang Mortlake 15.11 (101) def. Camperdown 2.4 (16).
LADDER: Warrnambool 36(pts), 378.88(%); Koroit 32, 301.54; South Warrnambool 30, 225.08; Hamilton 28, 178.37; Portland 24, 89.79; North Warrnambool 22, 187.39; Terang Mortlake 12, 92.66; Port Fairy 12, 62.13; Cobden 4, 14.22; Camperdown 0, 19.70.
UNDER 16
Terang Mortlake 4.0 (24) lost to Camperdown 18.15 (123); Hamilton 4.0 (24) lost to Koroit 10.6 (66); South Warrnambool 21.14 (140) def. Cobden 2.2 (14); Port Fairy 5.4 (34) lost to Portland 10.7 (67); Warrnambool 2.9 (21) lost to North Warrnambool 10.7 (67).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 40(pts), 474.80(%); Warrnambool 32, 293.79; North Warrnambool 32, 288.51; Camperdown 28, 194.83; Koroit 20, 132.11; Hamilton 20, 65.77; Portland 14, 81.02; Port Fairy 10, 36.52; Terang Mortlake 4, 43.34; Cobden 0, 9.85.
UNDER 14
Terang Mortlake 7.3 (45) def. Camperdown 6.6 (42); Hamilton 10.7 (67) def. Koroit 3.2 (20); South Warrnambool 7.7 (49) def. Cobden 0.1 (1); Port Fairy 8.6 (54) def. Portland 2.6 (18); Warrnambool 6.8 (44) def. North Warrnambool 2.1 (13).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 36(pts), 426.49(%); Warrnambool 36, 371.43; Hamilton 36, 272.87; North Warrnambool 24, 90.45; Terang Mortlake 18, 82.09; Cobden 16, 72.58; Camperdown 12, 96.00; Port Fairy 12, 58.48; Koroit 8, 51.21; Portland 2, 7.49.
UNDER 12
Terang Mortlake 2.2 (14) lost to Camperdown 6.7 (43); Hamilton 4.3 (27) lost to Koroit 5.0 (30); South Warrnambool 9.10 (64) def. Cobden 0.2 (2); Port Fairy 9.7 (61) def. Portland 6.2 (38); Warrnambool 6.9 (45) def. North Warrnambool 4.2 (26).
NETBALL
OPEN
STH WARRNAMBOOL.............14 30 42 54
COBDEN....................................6 15 26 40
GOALS: South Warrnambool, M. Carlin 25, D. McFarlane 25, E. Buwalda 4. Cobden, E. Finch 23, J. Bouchier 17.
BEST: South Warrnambool, D. McFarlane, I. Rea, M. Carlin. Cobden, G. Taylor, E. Finch, M. Hicks.
PORT FAIRY ..............................9 26 34 47
PORTLAND ...............................4 13 21 23
GOALS: Port Fairy, J. Tobin Salzman 26, M. Hutt 21. Portland, K. Burt 9, L. Raymond 9, A. Ferguson 5. BEST: Port Fairy, M. Green, K. Beardsley, J. Tobin Salzman. Portland, T. Norman, T. Bannam, M. Barr.
WESTERN VIC FEMALE SCOREBOARD
SENIOR
GOALS: Hamilton, A. Bailey 1, E. Boston 1, G. Cleaver 1, C. De Jong 1, P. Richards 1. Branxholme Wallacedale, J. Robinson 1. BEST: Hamilton, H. Biddle-Maitland, G. Cleaver, C. De Jong, R. Stephenson, Jodie-Lee Hoe, R. Balshaw. Branxholme Wallacedale, B. Schuller, I. Hawkins, Z. Addinsall, K. Rose, B. FarrugiaGleeson, J. Smyth.
CAVENDISH ....................0.0
(0)
STH WARRNAMBOOL ...2.3 5.4 6.5 7.10 (52)
GOALS: South Warrnambool, A. Monk 3, S. Greene 2, K. Dean 1, A. Postlethwaite 1. BEST: Cavendish, S. Davis, L. Star, S. Praolini, C. Perryman, H. Smith, A. Thomas. South Warrnambool, L. Curran, A. Johnstone, C. Smith, M. O’Brien, S. Greene
BYE: Terang Mortlake, Tyrendarra, Warrnambool
LADDER: South Warrnambool 36(pts), 4294.44(%); Tyrendarra 24, 254.92;
Hamilton 20, 141.00; Cavendish 20, 109.61; Warrnambool 12, 36.97; Terang Mortlake 4, 39.18; Branxholme Wallacedale 4, 18.09.
UNDER 18
Cavendish 6.2 (38) def. South Warrnambool 3.2 (20); Terang Mortlake 0.0 (0) lost to Warrnambool 14.26 (110); Koroit v Port Fairy PENDING BYE: Portland
LADDER: Cavendish 20(pts), 494.23(%); Koroit 20, 211.54; South Warrnambool 16, 281.94; Warrnambool 12, 222.28; Terang Mortlake 8, 13.42; Port Fairy 0, 2.73; Portland 0, 0.
UNDER 15
Koroit 2.6 (18) lost to Hamilton 4.2 (26); South Warrnambool 5.7 (37) def. Port Fairy 3.1 (19); Portland 3.2 (20) def. Warrnambool 0.1 (1); Cavendish 3.0 (18) lost to North Warrnambool 2.11 (23).
LADDER: Hamilton 28(pts), 952.27(%); Koroit 20, 345.56; Portland 20, 120.00; Warrnambool 12, 110.18; North Warrnambool 12, 66.96; South Warrnambool 8, 57.14; Cavendish 8, 42.96; Port Fairy 8, 21.43.
TERANG MORTLAKE ..............16 34 48 60
CAMPERDOWN.......................17 34 52 74
GOALS: Terang Mortlake, L. Grundy 43, J. Arundell 17 Camperdown, P. Stephens 39, N. Mitchell 35. BEST: Terang Mortlake, J. Arundell, L. Grundy, A. Moloney. Camperdown, P. Stephens, R. Pickles, C. Davis.
HAMILTON ................................7 15 24 43
KOROIT ...................................18 44 63 83
GOALS: Hamilton, K. Lewis 21, H. Sherlock 17, S. Holcombe 5. Koroit, R. Hicks 79, M. McLaren 3, L. McLaren 1. BEST: Hamilton, H Sherlock, I. Thomas, H. Rook. Koroit, R. Hicks, E. Kermeen, L. Monk.
NTH WARRNAMBOOL ..............5 19 29 44
WARRNAMBOOL ....................15 25 41 52
GOALS: North Warrnambool, C. Quinn 20, A. Conheady 17, S. Stone 17. Warrnambool, E. Ryan 43, R. Seabright 7, A. Wormald 2. BEST: North Warrnambool, A. Conheady, P. Whittmann, O. Grundy. Warrnambool, S. Perry, A. Wormald, J. Bidmade.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 40(pts), 196.44(%); Koroit 36, 182.66; Port Fairy 28, 104.41; Warrnambool 24, 128.16; Cobden 20, 109.82; Terang Mortlake 20, 86.58; North Warrnambool 16, 86.76; Camperdown 6, 80.10; Hamilton 6, 61.97; Portland 4, 49.91.
DIVISION ONE
South Warrnambool 44 def. Cobden 24; Port Fairy 48 def. Portland 36; Terang Mortlake 41 def. Camperdown 38; Hamilton 37 lost to Koroit 47; North Warrnambool 44 def. Warrnambool 28.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 40(pts), 180.97(%); Port Fairy 36, 127.71; Koroit 32, 141.16; North Warrnambool 20, 102.58; Cobden 16, 95.40; Hamilton 16, 78.83; Warrnambool 12, 85.07; Portland 12, 84.44; Terang Mortlake 8, 78.65; Camperdown 8, 71.97.
DIVISION TWO
South Warrnambool 56 def. Cobden 24; Port Fairy 29 def. Portland 28; Terang Mortlake 40 def. Camperdown 28; Hamilton 30 lost to Koroit 55; North Warrnambool 33 lost to Warrnambool 34.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 40(pts), 195.32(%); Koroit 36, 147.33; Cobden 24, 98.92; Port Fairy 22, 99.38; Warrnambool 20, 91.34; North Warrnambool 16, 97.45; Terang Mortlake 12, 79.76; Portland 12, 79.13; Hamilton 10, 71.47; Camperdown 8, 79.95.
DIVISION THREE
South Warrnambool 46 def. Cobden 22; Port Fairy 36 def. Portland 26; Terang Mortlake 36 lost to Camperdown 43; Hamilton 26 lost to Koroit 31; North Warrnambool 47 def. Warrnambool 18.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 40(pts), 205.21(%); North Warrnambool 34, 143.10; Koroit 32, 145.04; Camperdown 26, 114.38; Cobden 20, 81.53; Hamilton 16, 94.97; Port Fairy 12, 87.58; Portland 12, 77.05; Terang Mortlake 8, 82.39; Warrnambool 0, 46.86.
17 AND UNDER
South Warrnambool 57 def. Cobden 13; Port
Fairy 34 def. Portland 30; Terang Mortlake 63 def. Camperdown 41; Hamilton 34 lost to Koroit 47; North Warrnambool 27 lost to Warrnambool 34.
LADDER: Koroit 38(pts), 177.11(%); Terang Mortlake 34, 184.17; South Warrnambool 32, 225.36; Warrnambool 32, 161.13; North Warrnambool 20, 122.01; Hamilton 16, 76.29; Camperdown 12, 76.21; Portland 8, 57.65; Port Fairy 4, 54.95; Cobden 4, 35.20.
17 AND UNDER RESERVES
South Warrnambool 39 def. Cobden 21; Terang Mortlake 37 def. Camperdown 24; North Warrnambool 29 def. Warrnambool 26. BYE: Koroit, Port Fairy
LADDER: Koroit 28(pts), 193.18(%); Warrnambool 24, 176.22; Terang Mortlake 24, 153.85; North Warrnambool 20, 133.33; South Warrnambool 16, 130.06; Cobden 8, 50.00; Camperdown 4, 49.28; Port Fairy 0, 33.48.
15 AND UNDER
South Warrnambool 43 def. Cobden 22; Port Fairy 22 lost to Portland 39; Terang Mortlake 18 lost to Camperdown 50; Hamilton 29 lost to Koroit 41; North Warrnambool 35 def. Warrnambool 17.
LADDER: Koroit 40(pts), 234.03(%); South Warrnambool 36, 203.94; Hamilton 28, 128.91; North Warrnambool 24, 142.86; Camperdown 20, 102.68; Portland 16, 90.23; Warrnambool 16, 81.53; Cobden 12, 66.67; Terang Mortlake 8, 49.75; Port Fairy 0, 39.59.
15 AND UNDER RESERVES
South Warrnambool 38 def. Cobden 8; Port Fairy 20 lost to Portland 23; Terang Mortlake 32 def. Camperdown 22; Hamilton 19 def. Koroit 12; North Warrnambool 16 lost to Warrnambool 40.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 40(pts), 505.56(%); Warrnambool 36, 155.19; Hamilton 32, 177.78; Portland 24, 88.26; Koroit 20, 101.16; Terang Mortlake 16, 85.05; Cobden 16, 57.87; Camperdown 12, 61.57; North Warrnambool 4, 62.55; Port Fairy 0, 52.89.
13 AND UNDER
South Warrnambool 43 def. Cobden 22; Port Fairy 22 lost to Portland 39; Terang Mortlake 18 lost to Camperdown 50; Hamilton 29 lost to Koroit 41; North Warrnambool 35 def. Warrnambool 17.
LADDER: Koroit 40(pts), 234.03(%); South Warrnambool 36, 203.94; Hamilton 28, 128.91; North Warrnambool 24, 142.86; Camperdown 20, 102.68; Portland 16, 90.23; Warrnambool 16, 81.53; Cobden 12, 66.67; Terang Mortlake 8, 49.75; Port Fairy 0, 39.59.
13 AND UNDER RESERVES
South Warrnambool 42 def. Cobden 3; Port Fairy 30 def. Portland 4; Terang Mortlake 34 def. Camperdown 7; Hamilton10 lost to Koroit 32; North Warrnambool 22 def. Warrnambool 15. LADDER: North Warrnambool 40(pts), 247.06(%); South Warrnambool 36, 397.18; Koroit 28, 195.45; Terang Mortlake 24, 147.52; Warrnambool 24, 108.64; Hamilton 20, 103.30; Port Fairy 14, 40.70; Camperdown 10, 59.79; Cobden 4, 39.70; Portland 0, 18.42.
WDFNL SCOREBOARD
FOOTBALL SENIOR
SOUTH ROVERS ..............3.3 7.4 8.7 8.8 (56)
MERRIVALE ....................3.4 5.5 8.7 10.10 (70)
GOALS: South Rovers, J. Hope 2, K. Lenehan 1, T. Matheson 1, L. Ryan 1, Z. Urquhart 1, B. White 1, S. Williams 1. Merrivale, B. Bell 2, N. Krepp 2, M. Sandow 2, J. Britton 1, R. McConnell 1, J. Neave 1, J. Porter 1.
BEST: South Rovers, L. Bishop, D. McCutcheon, T. Bishop, S. Williams, T. Matheson, P. Cunningham. Merrivale, J. Gleeson, N. Bolden, J. Johnstone, E. Ballis, K. Wearmouth, S. Gleeson. TIMBOON ........................1.5 3.5 2.6 3.15 (85)
PANMURE .......................3.5 1.1 4.2 1.0 (62)
GOALS: Timboon, O. Norman 3, T. Love 2, W. Benallack 1, T. Berry 1, B. Matthews 1, B. Thompson 1. Panmure, L. McLeod 4, M. Pratt 2, M. Boyd 1, D. Meade 1, P. Sinnott 1. BEST: Timboon, L. Loubey, M. Wallace, H. Stansfield, O. Norman, E. White, J. Worboys. Panmure, T. Humphrey, T. Anderson, L. McLeod, M. Pratt, P. Mahony, T. Gardiner. KOLORA NOORAT............3.2
RESERVES
South Rovers 25.14 (164) def. Merrivale 2.0 (12); Timboon 6.7 (43) def. Panmure 5.4 (34); Kolora Noorat 5.7 (37) lost to Old Collegians 7.6 (48); Dennington 0.0 (0) lost to Allansford 23.19 (157); Russells Creek 4.8 (32) def. Nirranda 4.5 (29).
LADDER: Allansford 40(pts), 487.08(%); Russells Creek 40, 412.82; Old Collegians 32, 236.77; Nirranda 32, 157.07; Timboon 28, 171.35; South Rovers 20, 134.77; Panmure 16, 77.04; Kolora Noorat 8, 53.04; Merrivale 4, 31.80; Dennington 0, 12.75.
UNDER 18.5
Timboon won by Panmure forfeit; South Rovers 25.9 (159) def. Merrivale 0.1 (1); Russells Creek 26.11 (167) def. Nirranda 2.1 (13); Dennington 6.8 (44) lost to Allansford 8.6 (54); Kolora Noorat 10.9 (69) def. Old Collegians 4.8 (32).
LADDER: South Rovers 36(pts), 568.75(%); Russells Creek 36, 389.43; Allansford 32, 310.71; Timboon 28, 134.25; Kolora Noorat 20, 99.35; Dennington 16, 175.77; Old Collegians 8, 46.27; Nirranda 4, 15.60; Merrivale 0, 7.10; Panmure 0, 0.
NETBALL A GRADE
SOUTH ROVERS........................6 12 20 25
MERRIVALE ............................16 35 47 60
GOALS: South Rovers, G. Mugavin 11, C. Manuell 9, M. McCutcheon 5; Merrivale, C. Lovell 34, G. Martin 22, R. Close 4.
BEST: South Rovers, G. White, M. McCutcheon, R. Mauriks; Merrivale, G. Martin, K. Perry, T. Porter.
TIMBOON..................................9 20 28 40
PANMURE ...............................11 26 39 53
GOALS: Timboon, L. Rosolin 22, B. Gass 12, E. Gordon 6; Panmure, M. Talbot 47, S. Bant 4, S. Wickenton 2.
BEST: Timboon, L. Rosolin, T. Hallyburton, E. Gordon; Panmure, M. Talbot, S. Melican, S. Bant.
KOLORA NOORAT ...................11 21 37 50
OLD COLLEGIANS...................18 26 39 51
GOALS: Kolora Noorat, T. Elliott 41, H. O’Connor 8, H. Riches 1; Old Collegians, M. Kline 35, P. Lenehan 16.
BEST: Kolora Noorat, T. Elliott, J. Byron, M. Beasley; Old Collegians, A. Lucas, P. Lenehan, H. Garner.
DENNINGTON ...........................2 4 6 7
Allansford 38, 147.32; Merrivale 36, 155.88; Timboon 26, 107.91; Russells Creek 24, 105.62; Old Collegians 22, 94.13; Kolora Noorat 20, 104.28; South Rovers 8, 77.47; Panmure 8, 76.88; Dennington 0, 32.39.
B GRADE
South Rovers 31 def. Merrviale 26; Timboon 48 def. Panmure 30; Kolora Noorat 21 lost to Old Collegians 33; Dennington 18 lost to Allansford 65; Russells Creek 35 lost to Nirranda 45. LADDER: Nirranda 40(pts), 151.94(%); Allansford 38, 192.86; Merrivale 34, 157.53; South Rovers 32, 134.74; Old Collegians 24, 106.95; Russells Creek 20, 117.92; Timboon 16, 89.01; Kolora Noorat 12, 74.08; Panmure 4, 65.67; Dennington 0, 30.87.
17 AND UNDER
(57) OLD COLLEGIANS ...........1.3
(67)
GOALS: Kolora Noorat, S. Uwland 2, F. Beasley 1, N. Castersen 1, B. Cooper 1, C. Kavanagh 1, T. Podger 1. Old Collegians, S. McKinnon 2, N. Wallace 2, H. White 2, J. Brooks 1, I. Dawson 1, J. Dowell 1, W. McConnell 1.
BEST: Kolora Noorat, C. Kavanagh, N. Castersen, J. Wallace, B. Cooper, S. Uwland, T. Podger. Old Collegians, W. McConnell, J. Dowell, J. Bateman, J. Brooks, I. Williams, I. Dawson.
RUSSELLS CREEK ...........2.4 4.1 0.0 2.1 (54) NIRRANDA ......................2.1 4.4 2.2 2.4 (71)
GOALS: Russells Creek, S. Kelly 4, J. Dillon 2, S. Brady 1, T. Smith 1. Nirranda, H. Giblin 2, N. Harding 2, D. Craven 1, M. Lloyd 1, D. Parish 1, D. Philp 1, L. Robertson 1, J. Walsh 1. BEST: Russells Creek, A. McMeel, S. Alberts, R. Glover, D. Hoye, C. Hoye, B. Elford. Nirranda, L. Weel, H. Giblin, B. Richardson, D. Craven, D. Philp, I. Stephens.
LADDER: Allansford 32(pts), 186.96(%); Russells Creek 32, 130.66; Nirranda 28, 135.09; Merrivale 20, 102.79; South Rovers 20, 97.58; Timboon 20, 89.67; Old Collegians 12, 95.72; Kolora Noorat 8, 75.21; Panmure 4, 54.70; Dennington 0, 0.
UNDER 16
South Rovers 13.19 (97) def. Merrivale 1.3 (9); Timboon 7.5 (47) def. Old Collegians 4.6 (30); Dennington 2.4 (16) lost to Allansford 4.6 (30); Russells Creek 16.19 (115) def. Nirranda 2.1 (13).
BYE: Kolora Noorat, Panmure
LADDER: Allansford 44(pts), 550.33(%); Kolora Noorat 40, 0; Panmure 40, 0; Old Collegians 32, 247.01; Dennington 28, 133.98; South Rovers 24, 198.55; Timboon 24, 65.84; Russells Creek 16, 142.09; Merrivale 4, 34.74; Nirranda 4, 13.82.
UNDER 13.5
Dennington 9.10 (64) def. Allansford 1.0 (6); South Rovers 9.4 (58) def. Merrivale 2.2 (14); Timboon 0.1 (1) lost to Panmure 1.9 (15); Russells Creek 1.7 (13) lost to Nirranda 6.6 (42); Kolora Noorat 2.1 (13) lost to Old Collegians 8.14 (62).
LADDER: Dennington 44(pts), 675.73(%); Old Collegians 32, 269.02; Allansford 32, 259.40; South Rovers 26, 120.07; Merrivale 24, 128.21; Russells Creek 20, 144.14; Panmure 14, 62.01; Timboon 12, 41.35; Nirranda 12, 31.33; Kolora Noorat 4, 15.72.
ALLANSFORD .........................26 50 74 101
GOALS: Dennington, B. Smith 4, C. Dumesny 3; Allansford, L. Sanderson 67, J. Rohan 23, E. Christoforou 10.
BEST: Dennington, A. Dowd, B. Smith, K. Ayres; Allansford, A. Sheehan, J. Rohan, L. Sanderson.
RUSSELLS CREEK ....................9 20 27 30
NIRRANDA..............................13 27 40 56
GOALS: Russells Creek, M. Evans 24, R. Evans 5, J. Cahill 1; Nirranda, S. Adams 28, S. Townsend 28.
BEST: Russells Creek, Charlotte van der Starre, A. Cann, F. Mahoney; Nirranda, B. Wallace, S. Adams, M. Wallace.
LADDER: Nirranda 40(pts), 154.24(%); Merrivale 36, 171.12; Old Collegians 36, 148.74; Allansford 28, 188.42; Kolora Noorat 24, 125.23; Russells Creek 24, 110.73; South Rovers 12, 91.39; Panmure 12, 79.45; Timboon 8, 83.89; Dennington 0, 11.46.
A RESERVE
South Rovers 27 lost to Merrivale 54; Timboon 43 def. Panmure 28; Kolora Noorat 28 lost to Old Collegians 40; Dennington 20 lost to Allansford 67; Russells Creek 21 lost to Nirranda 41. LADDER: Nirranda 38(pts), 175.49(%);
South Rovers 46 def. Merrivale 22; Timboon 50 def. Panmure 12; Kolora Noorat 32 lost to Old Collegians 43; Dennington 9 lost to Allansford 53; Russells Creek 44 def. Nirranda 16. LADDER: Allansford 44(pts), 391.61(%); Old Collegians 40, 228.06; Russells Creek 32, 206.18; Kolora Noorat 32, 121.30; Timboon 28, 180.80; South Rovers 20, 79.33; Panmure 12, 56.65; Nirranda 8, 39.92; Dennington 4, 40.64; Merrivale 0, 30.58.
15 AND UNDER
South Rovers 12 lost to Merrivale 13; Timboon 48 def. Panmure 12; Kolora Noorat 15 def. Old Collegians 12; Dennington 17 lost to Allansford 27; Russells Creek 31 lost to Nirranda 18. LADDER: Timboon 44(pts), 351.82(%); Allansford 38, 147.96; Russells Creek 36, 170.24; Kolora Noorat 34, 106.41; Dennington 24, 117.04; Nirranda 16, 64.10; Panmure 12, 69.86; Merrivale 8, 30.14; South Rovers 4, 69.64; Old Collegians 4, 45.32.
13 AND UNDER
Dennington 40 def. Allansford 11; Kolora Noorat 16 def. Old Collegians 9; Timboon 26 def. Panmure 12; Russells Creek 35 def. Nirranda 14; South Rovers 10 lost to Merrivale 32. LADDER: Merrivale 44(pts), 260.91(%); Timboon 36, 275.19; Dennington 32, 159.07; Russells Creek 30, 114.10; Panmure 20, 90.45; South Rovers 18, 64.63; Old Collegians 14, 78.57; Kolora Noorat 14, 60.76; Nirranda 8, 50.94; Allansford 4, 44.37.
In a unified show of support for central umpire Hugh Worral, players from the Timboon and Panmure football clubs cheered him on as he ran through a special banner last weekend, marking his 700th game as an official.
Big win for Rangers
WARRNAMBOOL Rangers’ senior men’s Teal side put in a huge performance last weekend to defeat Hamilton 8-nil.
Josh Cox was named player of the match while team-mate Augusto Carmona also showed excellent skills.
The senior men’s Blue team defeated Port Fairy on their home ground, 3-0, during Pride Round.
Reuben Macchia, George Paspaliaris and Bruno Chiesa all played key roles in the team’s performance.
The senior women defeated Port Fairy
3-0 last weekend, with Rachel Jogiono showing great skills to be named player of the match.
Horsham forfeited its under 17s match against the Rangers.
Under 14 Blue defeated Wolves Yellow 2-0, with goal keeper Jonah Sabo showing great skills, making saves for his team.
Evan Pye also had a good performance and was named player of the match.
Under 14 Teal won 5-0 against Wolves Black.
They continue to be undefeated so
far this season, with Robbie Ambrose having a strong game to be named player of the match.
The under 13 girls derby saw Blue against Teal, with Blue celebrating a 3-1 win.
Best player for Teal was Ivy McNaughton while Asia Suringa was best for Blue.
Under 12 Blue won 1-nil against Wolves Yellow in a close game.
Goal keeper Mert Torun was named player of the match and made impressive saves for his team.
Under 12 Teal defeated Wolves
Under 10 Blue had a great game against Wolves Black, with Nelson named player of the match.
Under 10 Teal played Wolves Yellow. Sukaraj Singh played an amazing game and was a key performer for the Rangers on the day – along with Banjo Funnell and Nicholson Niruban.
The under 8 Rangers had a great game against Port Fairy with goal keeper Jovi Scouller named player of the match.
Black 6-4, with Callum Stewart named player of the match.
Mud slides, goals and a whole lot of fun
THERE was plenty of mud, knee slides and fun had at the Harris Street Reserve last Sunday.
The round eight club derby between the Warrnambool Wolves under 8 Yellow and Black sides was played in front of a big crowd.
At the halfway mark of the season, both teams have shown great improvement. Muddy goal celebrations, which included knee slides and a group of ‘sea lions’ added to the fun of the day. The match ended in a fitting 3-3 draw.
Interested in darts?
PAST players and anyone keen on playing darts next season are invited to attend the Warrnambool Darts Association AGM next month.
The meeting will be held in the Carmichael Room at City Memorial Bowls Club on Thursday, July 2 from 8pm.
The meeting will discuss what the association has done over the past year and will look towards the next season of darts. All current members of the association, and those wishing to play, are encouraged to attend. Those looking for a team, and those wishing to enter a new team in the competition, are also welcome.
South women dominate
SOUTH Warrnambool’s unbeaten run in the Western Victoria Female Football League continued after defeating Cavendish by 52 points at the Cavendish Recreation Reserve on Sunday.
Amelia Monk kicked three goals and Sophia Greene two in South Warrnambool’s 7.10.52 to 0.0.0 win in the round 11 clash.
Laura Curran, Alyssa Johnstone and Caitlyn Smith
were best for the visitors in the win, with Stella Davis, Lucinda Star and Stephanie Praolini best for Cavendish.
At Melville Oval, Hamilton had a 5.10.40 to 1.2.8 win over Branxholme/Wallacedale.
Hamilton’s best were Hinemoa Biddle-Maitland, Grace Cleaver and Cleo De Jong, with De Jong, Ella Boston, Grace Cleaver, Amelia Bailey and Paige Richards kicking a goal each.
Britney Schuller, Imij Hawkins and Zoe Addinsall
were best for Branxholme/Wallacedale, with Jacqui Robinson kicking the only goal.
Terang Mortlake, Tyrendarra and Warrnambool all had byes in round 11.
This Sunday’s final round sees Warrnambool host Hamilton at the Reid Oval, Branxholme/Wallacedale and Cavendish meet at Branxholme Recreation Reserve, with Terang Mortlake playing Tyrendarra at Mortlake’s DC Farran Oval.
South Warrnambool has the bye.
Young table tennis players show improvement
IT may have been foggy outside but the vision indoors was clear for some of Orford and District Table Tennis Association players who performed some great shots in week nine.
There was some closely contested five-game battles throughout the night on Wednesday, with continued improvement from some of the younger players.
There was no change on the ladder after this round, with Warrnambool Warriors remaining a game clear on top.
However, St Helens is closing the gap following a dominant victory over Glengleeson and a significant boost to their percentage.
With the season now just past the half-way mark,
teams are starting to establish their positions on the ladder.
This is setting up an exciting and closely contested second half of the season.
This week saw Tower Hill defeated by Warrnambool Warriors 4.16-7.25.
The Warriors began the night strongly, with Peter Owen defeating Tower Hill’s Darren Smith in a thrilling five-game contest, 12-10, 4-11, 9-11, 12-10, 11-6.
Warriors also gained an important advantage by winning both doubles matches.
The match of the night came late when Tower Hill’s Mary Wealans claimed an impressive victory over Warriors’ tricky spinner David Cranwell in another fivegame encounter, 9-11, 11-7, 11-9, 9-11 and 11-8.
Glengleeson lost to St Helens 1.6-10.31.
Eccles wins at Fram
GERARD Eccles finished on 38 points to win the A grade stableford at East Framlingham Golf Club last Saturday.
The runner-up was Callum Henriksen on 36, followed by Brett Willsher 35, Anthony Eccles 34 and Ben Lee 34.
B grade was won by John Eccles on 34, followed by Rod Mapleson 33, Darren Hansford 31, Glenn Tracey 31 and Jim Lewis 30.
Nearest the pins: 3rd and 9th Brett Willsher, 6th
Craig Lee and 7th Gerard Eccles.
The social winner was Harry Trigg.
Next Saturday will be Mulligans.
Eighteen ladies played stableford (secret partners) Charity Day last Tuesday.
The winners were Pauline Armstrong and Jenny Mapleson on 63 points, with Leanne McCann and Mary Brian the runners-up on 59.
Nearest the pins: A grade Annie Carroll, 8th Lyn Cook and 3rd/12th Sharon Suhan.
Next week will be stroke/monthly medal.
St Helens proved too strong for Glengleeson, remaining unbeaten in the doubles while Ally and Aaron Rowbottom were both undefeated in singles, winning all three of their matches.
Glengleeson’s Linton Price was involved in the longest match of the evening, narrowly going down to St Helens’ Jenson Rowbottom in a marathon fivegame battle, 11-9, 6-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-6.
Broadwater lost to Koroit 3.12-8.26.
Koroit’s Ray Young was involved in two of the night’s toughest contests.
He opened with a hard-fought five game victory over Broadwater’s Andrea Drendal, 12-10, 13-15, 11-8, 9-11, 11-7.
He was later defeated by Peter Drendel in another close five game battle 12-10, 8-11, 11-4, 8-11, 11-8.
Koroit secured both doubles matches, while Fergus Monsbrough remained undefeated, winning all three of his singles encounters.
Attunga defeated Orford 7.25-4.18.
As if often the case at Attunga’s home venue, it was a long night of extended rallies and closely fought games.
This made the contest much tighter than the scoreline suggests.
The quality of table tennis reflected the continued improvement of the Orford team.
Attunga battled hard to secure both doubles matches, while Russell Hussey was Orford’s standout performer, remaining unbeaten and winning all three of his single snatches.
Ladder: Warrnambool Warriors 36 points, St Helens 32, Attunga 24, Tower Hill 20, Koroit 16, Orford 8, Broadwater 8, Glengleeson 0
Close results for District League footy
ROUND 11 of the Warrnambool and District senior football competition saw a close round of matches.
At the Walter Oval, fourth placed Merrivale had a 14 point win over fifth placed South Rovers.
Jack Gleeson, Ned Bolden and Jack Johnstone were best for Merrivale in the win, with Manny Sandow, Bradley Bell and Nathan Krepp kicking two goals each.
For South Rovers, Liam Bishop, Dylan McCutcheon, and Toby Bishop were best, with Jack Hope kicking two goals.
A wildly inaccurate Timboon got the points over Panmure at Timboon with a 9.31.85 to 9.8.62 win.
Best for the Demons were Liam Loubey, Mitchell Wallace and Henry Stansfield, with Norman kicking three goals.
For Panmure, Tyler Humphrey, Tarj Anderson and Lachlan McLeod were best, McLeod also kicking four goals.
At the Noorat Recreation Reserve, Old
Collegians recorded a 10 point win over Kolora-Noorat, 10.7.67 to 7.15.57.
Will McConnell, Jake Dowell and Jake Bateman were the Warriors best, with Harry White, Sam McKinnon and Nathan Wallace kicking two goals each.
Caleb Kavanagh, Nick Castersen and Justin Wallace were best for the Power, with Sam Uwland kicking two goals.
At the Mack Oval, Nirranda scored a 10.11.71 to 8.6.54 win over Russells Creek.
Nirranda’s best were Luke Weel, Hugh Giblin and Brendan Richardson, with Giblin and Nick harding kicking two goals each.
Best for Russells Creek were Andrew McMeel, Sam Alberts and Richie Glover, with Sam Kelly kicking four goals.
Allansford had the bye.
In the A grade netball, Merrivale scored a 60-25 win over South Rovers.
Georgia Martin, Kelsey Perry and Tahni Porter were the Tigers best, with Chloe Lovell shooting 34 goals and Martin 22.
Best for South Rovers were Georgia White,
Meg McCutcheon, and Renae Mauriks, with Grace Mugavin shooting 11 goals.
Georgia White, Meg McCutcheon, Renae Mauriks.
Panmure had a 53-40 win over the Timboon Demons.
Marley Talbot shot a match high 47 goals and was named as Panmure’s best along with Sophie Melican and Steph Bant.
Laura Rosolin shot 22 goals and was best for the Demons along with Tash Hallyburton and Evie Gordon.
The closest game was at Noorat where Old Collegians scored a 51-50 win over KoloraNoorat.
Annabel Lucas, Paige Lenehan and Hannah Garner were best for the Warriors, with Maggie Kline shooting 35 goals and Paige Lenehan 16.
Best for the Power were Tara Elliott, Jade Byron and Mahni Beasley, with Elliott shooting 41 goals.
At Dennington, Allansford scored a 101-7 win over the home side.
Best for Allansford were Abby Sheehan, Jessica Rohan and Lilly Sanderson, with Sanderson shooting 67 goals and Jessica Rohan 23.
Amber Dowd, Bridie Smith and Kelsie Ayres were best for Dennington.
The final result saw Nirranda having a 56-30 win over Russells Creek.
Bella Wallace, Sophie Adams and Montana Wallace were best for the Blues, with Adams and Steph Townsend shooting 28 goals each.
For Russells Creek, Charlotte van der Starre, Alice Cann and Fleur Mahoney were best, with Molly Evans scoring 24 goals. This weekend’s round 12 matches see Panmure hosting South Rovers at Panmure, Timboon travel to Davidson Oval to play Old Collegians, Allansford meet Kolora-Noorat at Allansford, Nirranda has the bye in the senior football and play Dennington at Nirranda in the A grade netball, with Russells Creek and Merrivale set to clash at Mack Oval.
Roosters dominate Open netball
A FOURTEEN goal victory over Cobden last weekend saw South Warrnambool continue its domination of the Hampden League Open netball ladder.
The Roosters remain unbeaten and a game clear of their nearest rivals, Koroit, in second place. Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Cobden round out the top five – with only percentage separating the Bombers from the fast improving Terang Mortlake Bloods.
Last weekend’s round 10 matches saw the Roosters defeat Cobden 54-40 at Friendlies Society Park.
Darcy McFarlane, Isabella Rea and Meg Carlin were best for the victors, with both McFarlane and Carlin shooting 25 goals each, with team-mate Emma Buwalda adding four.
The biggest winning margin of the round went to Koroit, defeating Hamilton Kangaroos at Melville Oval by 40 goals, 83-43.
Rebecca Hicks, Emily Kermeen and Layla Monk
were best for the Saints, with Hicks top scoring with an impressive 79 goals.
In an interesting round 11 draw this weekend, the Roosters will take on the Blues at Reid Oval, while Cobden will meet Port Fairy.
In the division one netball competition, South Warrnambool also holds top spot on the ladder in this grade, unbeaten and a game clear of Port Fairy –followed by Koroit, North Warrnambool and Cobden.
Special milestones for umpires
LAST weekend marked major milestones for two of the district’s long-standing football umpires.
Last Saturday’s senior match between Panmure and the Timboon Demons marked game number 700 for central umpire Hugh Worrall.
“It was an absolutely amazing day, I loved every minute of it,” Hugh said.
“I used to work in Timboon so to be able to return to the town and officiate my 700th game there was even more special. I’m very grateful to both clubs (Timboon and Panmure) and to my family and fellow umpires who all helped to make the day a wonderful one.”
Football has been running through Hugh’s veins since a young child.
His love for the sport began “before I could even walk I reckon.”
His list of achievements on the footy field, both with and without the whistle, is impressive.
In his early years, Hugh played with VFL club Fitzroy.
“I joined Fitzroy mid-way through 1968, played a full season in ’69 before getting glandular fever during the pre-season of 1970.
“I went back home to Port Campbell to recover and I never went back.”
During his time with the Port Campbell club, playing in the former Heytesbury District League, Hugh won league best and fairest awards in seasons ’75 and ’76 as a senior playing coach.
By the late 1970s Hugh joined the Cobden Football Club where his talent on the field was rewarded with three Maskell Medals.
“I won the Maskell in 1970, ’72 and ’79; those were great years and we had a lot of fun, I also did some coaching while I was at Cobden, it was a great community club.”
When his playing days ended, Hugh found himself sitting on the boundary watching his favourite game.
“I really didn’t like watching from the sidelines so I quickly picked up a whistle and started umpiring,” he said.
“The best view is in the centre of the ground; I’ve been a central umpire from the start of my career and still love it today just as much as I did on my first game. It gives me an opportunity to stay involved with footy.”
The first game he officiated was in 1987 for the Colac and District Umpires Association.
He notched up 450 games with that association before moving to Port Fairy where he joined the Warrnambool Umpires.
Looking back over his umpiring career, some of Hugh’s “greatest highs” to date has been officiating at countless grand final matches for the Warrnambool District League.
“This past month has been simply amazing for me; notching up my 700th game and I also had the chance to umpire a couple of Hampden League games.
“I hope to continue umpiring for as long as I’m physically fit and capable.”
Also celebrating a milestone last weekend was Pat Nolan who waved the flags in the goal circle during the South Rovers and Merrivale match, notching up game number 400.
“I had a short stint umpiring with the Footscray District League while living in Melbourne in the early 1990s and then spent a few years with the Horsham Umpires before joining the Warrnambool District in 2005,” he said.
“My 400 games have all been in Warrnambool; I did a couple of games on the boundary but I really enjoy being in the goals – it’s just you and the ball.
“Being a goalie is something I really enjoy and I also value the friends I’ve made over the years. We get a great view of the game and can hear lots from the crowd.
“A few years back another umpire and I started an official count of the number of posters (when the ball hits the post) we see in a season; I think the record to date is around 39.”
Having turned 72 earlier this week, this dedicated ‘goalie’ is keen to continue his work with the flags for as long as he can – come rain, hail or shine.
