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Redbacks deliver a ‘statement of intent’

AT THREE-QUARTER time last Saturday, a massive upset was on the cards when Wedderburn led last season’s undefeated premiers Sea Lake Nandaly by seven points in their North Central league clash. It wasn’t to be, with the Tigers managing four...

7 hours ago

By Loddon Herald

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Mercurial moments in Pies victory

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ETHAN Coleman lit the spark that spurred Boort to victory under lights against Charlton in Saturday’s North Central league clash. The home-town Pies were being troubled by Charlton until late in the second term when Coleman snapped truly. Coleman...

7 hours ago

By Loddon Herald

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Autumnal authority stamped by league’s super goal guns

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A WEEKEND of blowouts in the Loddon Valley league saw Marong stamp its authority once again, and an intriguing battle for the goalkicking title emerge. Marong’s 157-point demolition of Newbridge on a balmy autumn afternoon, who had shown promise...

7 hours ago

By Loddon Herald

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Allen key to fightback against Bears

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TEN MINUTES into Bears Lagoon Serpentine’s clash with Inglewood and gun Bears full-forward Josh Mellington had four goals on the board. It seemed a case of how many Mellington and how far Serp? In the end, it was 10 goals to the former Fremantle...

7 hours ago

By Loddon Herald

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The Oracle’s crystal ball: I’m tipping some upsets

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NO surprises in Loddon Valley football at the weekend as the good ol’ Oracle powers to a tipping record that outstrips the performance of Marong the last season or two. With more time on my hands than usual, the Crystal Ball has been working...

26 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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This weekend’s North Central teams

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DONALD SENIORS v. NULLAWIL SENIORS Donald Seniors -------------------------------------------- To be selected from: Ross Young(7), Hayden Geddes(25), Jesse Wallin(6), Patrick Morgan(51), Blake Grant(29), Ryan Hards(2), Josh Potter(35), Dyson...

26 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Payne, Nevins out of Anzac clash - Saturday’s teams

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INGLEWOOD will be without coach Fergus Payne and young gun Gabe Nevins when the Blues take on Bridgewater in their traditional Anzac weekend clash on Saturday. Brodie Carroll comes into the Pyramid Hill side for the grand final re-match against...

26 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Opening days at Inglewood and Wedderburn golf

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WEDDERBURN A DOZEN players took part in Wedderburn Golf Club’s ambrose event. The easy winners were Owen Bailey, Liam McNeil, Jon Chandler and club president Tony Holt with a 65. With a 5.6 handicap that had the quartet finishing with a 59.4 net...

24 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Destiny date: clubs talk cricket future

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THE fate of Upper Loddon cricket is in the hands of clubs after an extraordinary meeting last week. They will put plans for match formats, game growth and strategies to the current association executive within the month. Clubs also succeeded in...

23 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Weekend football roundup

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Loddon Valley Football Netball League results - Bears Lagoon/Serpentine FNC retain Bonnie Ward Cup Inglewood 5.10 lost to Bears Lagoon Serpentine 14.14 Newbridge 2.3 lost to Marong 25.12 Pyramid Hill 33.22 d Calivil 3.2 Maiden Gully 7.3 lost to...

21 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Regional champions at state titles this weekend

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BOORT croquet players Denise McDougal and Ian Potter are off to the state golf croquet championships in Melbourne this weekend. The strikers earned their place after winning the Murray Valley Region Championships. McDougal will represent Boort in...

20 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Maddi best on court in game return

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AN OFF-SEASON spent hauling herself up Tower Hill – with her husband and three children in tow – has paid off for Wedderburn netballer Maddison Postle. She returned to the court for the first time since 2022 to win the team’s best player award...

19 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Z factor: Zelencich has a flying start

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ONE WAY to impress your new teammates and supporters is to kick a goal with your first disposal. Wedderburn recruit Tony Zelencich managed to do that a handy four times in the Redbacks’ outing against St Arnaud in the opening round of the North...

19 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Ins and outs for this weekend’s North Central games

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BIRCHIP-WATCHEM SENIORS v. DONALD SENIORS Birchip-Watchem Seniors -------------------------------------------- To be selected from: Joseph Reid(5), Hamish Hosking(44), Meyrick Buchanan(33), Jack Ryan(41), Ben Hogan(35), Lachlan Ryan(16), James...

18 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald

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The teams: Blues select ‘from side’ for first game

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MAIDEN GULLY v. BRIDGEWATER Maiden Gully -------------------------------------------- B: Josh Covington(33), Thomas Birch(39), Jayden Magnusson(42) HB: Mitch Whitham(1), Bryce Franzini(20), Jack McHutchison(9) C: Dylan Turner(4), Luke Deslandes(28)...

18 Apr 2024

By Loddon Herald