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Magpies and Roos can’t be split

There are perhaps a couple of ways one could take Maryborough’s A reserve draw against Kangaroo Flat on Saturday. On one hand, it might have been a bit of a flattening result after the Magpies shot clear in the third quarter to take a commanding...

Michael Thompson

Natte take important victory over Lexton

NATTE BEALIBA (61) def LEXTON (38) Natte Bealiba bounced back from their loss to Avoca by recording a strong 23-goal win over Lexton at CHS Broadbent Oval. The Swans got the jump in the first term and were never headed for the balance of the...

Michael Thompson

Newstead take win under lights

NEWSTEAD (48) def HARCOURT (39) Newstead have kept their spot in the top four courtesy of a nine-goal victory over Harcourt. All quarter by quarter scores and goalscorers were not provided at the time of production, but it’s a big win for the Roos...

Michael Thompson

Bulldogs too strong despite brave Hawks performance

B.A ROAD SERVICES TALBOT HAWKS (38) def by AVOCA (69) Avoca were able to defeat a brave Talbot outfit by 31 goals on Saturday after taking control from the second quarter onwards. The Hawks were well and truly up for the fight in the first term as...

Michael Thompson

Giants get the jump on Trentham

TRENTHAM (29) def by MARYBOROUGH GIANTS (63) A barnstorming start from the Maryborough Giants has seen them take a commanding 34-goal victory over Trentham as they continue to maintain top spot on the A grade ladder. The Giants made a fast start...

Michael Thompson

Carisbrook take thriller

MALDON (46) def by CARISBROOK (47) A terrific battle between Maldon and Carisbrook went down to the wire, with the Redbacks eventually prevailing by one goal in a thrilling encounter. The margin was no more than five goals at any change, with...

Michael Thompson

Navarre hold out Dunolly with gritty win

DUNOLLY (28) def by NAVARRE (32) Navarre took another big step with a second straight victory to start their season, defeating Dunolly by four goals in a low-scoring game. The Hoppers got off to the better start at Hedges Oval, scoring nine goals to...

Michael Thompson

Netball preview — MCDFNL Round 2

Round one is over, and we get another week to see where the field is sitting when the second round of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League is played! Highlights of this weekend’s clashes includes a top four clash from 2023...

Big test awaits Magpies’ A reserve

A fascinating test awaits Maryborough’s A reserve team on Saturday when Kangaroo Flat makes its way over to town. After an impressive round one victory over Castlemaine on Good Friday, the Magpies have remained on top of the ladder, and will...

Michael Thompson

Carisbrook get it done under lights against Lions

HARCOURT (30) def by CARISBROOK (43) It was a vastly different Carisbrook team to the one that went all the way to the grand final last season, but it mattered little as the Redbacks took their opening round clash against Harcourt under lights. Both...

Michael Thompson

Lexton holds off fierce Maldon challenge

LEXTON (51) def MALDON (47) Lexton got their season off to a solid start, but were made to fight all the way by a much-improved Maldon outfit in winning by four goals. The Tigers got off to the better start on Saturday, scoring 12 goals to nine in...

Michael Thompson

Navarre overruns Creek after half time

NAVARRE (52) def CAMPBELLS CREEK (34) Navarre pulled away from Campbells Creek in the second half to record their first victory of the season by 18 goals. The Hoppers had to navigate a determined Magpies outfit throughout the first half. The Hoppers...

Michael Thompson

Newstead break through for first scalp

NEWSTEAD (41) def DUNOLLY (36) A new-look Newstead delivered the first marker of potential improvement for 2024 with a win over 2023 finalists Dunolly at home. With plenty of new players all around the court, it might have taken a little bit of time...

Michael Thompson

Avoca unfurls flag with big win

AVOCA (54) def NATTE BEALIBA (48) Avoca celebrated a day where they were able to unfurl their 2023 premiership flag in style, defeating Natte Bealiba by six goals. In what was a rematch of the qualifying final of the previous year, the Bulldogs were...

Michael Thompson

Op-ed: Giants make their mark on town

When all the overcast clouds from Saturday cleared up, it was clear that what people had seen at Hedges Oval was the mark of a new club that isn’t going to be taken lightly in season 2024 and beyond. It was always going to be exciting to see how...

Michael Thompson

Netball preview — MCDFNL Round 1

Football and netball are truly back in vogue for the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League, with five games on the agenda this weekend. On the netball court, Avoca will unveil their 2023 flag when they face rivals Natte Bealib...

Giants make winning A grade netball start

MARYBOROUGH GIANTS (66) def B.A ROAD SERVICES TALBOT HAWKS (29) A dominant second half has given the Maryborough Giants a dream start to their first netball campaign, securing a 37-goal victory over the B.A Road Services Talbot Hawks. It was...

Michael Thompson

Giants and Hawks do battle in historic encounter at Hedges Oval

It’s a historic occasion for the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League on Saturday when the Maryborough Giants take to the field and the court against the B.A Road Services Talbot Hawks. The Giants will be looking to take a big...

Michael Thompson

Maryborough Advertiser

Maryborough Giants make long-awaited first appearance tomorrow, 12 months in the making

There’s a big, big sound coming to Hedges Oval tomorrow, with the Maryborough Giants making their debut. The Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League’s (MCDFNL) newest club makes its mark on the competition when they host the B...

Michael Thompson