Sport
11 August, 2026
Rinaldi hits 100 in Carisbrook’s win over Giants
While Carisbrook maintained its top spot on the ladder with a 42-point victory over the Maryborough Giants at Hedges Oval, Saturday afternoon belonged to Redbacks spearhead Tim Rinaldi, who celebrated the remarkable achievement of kicking his 100th goal of the season.
It was back-and-forth football early, with both teams having opportunities to score, but much of the attention centred on when Rinaldi would reach the historic milestone.
His 99th goal came at the 14-minute mark before he was awarded a downfield free kick in the goal square at the 24-minute mark and made no mistake with his 100th.
Teammates and spectators rushed onto the ground to congratulate the star forward as Carisbrook went into quarter time leading 4.3.(27) to 0.2.(2).
The Redbacks extended their advantage when Todd Bryant ran into an open goal early in the second quarter, but the Giants responded strongly.
Thanks to a quickfire double from Kaylab Eggers and a brilliant checkside goal from Mitch Stork from deep in the pocket, Maryborough reduced the margin to 12 points at the 17-minute mark.
A late Rinaldi goal steadied Carisbrook and gave the visitors a 19-point half time advantage.
Goals were harder to find in the third term as the Giants continued to make Carisbrook work for its advantage.
Rinaldi kicked his fifth goal at the 11-minute mark before Giants coach Matt Walker answered six minutes later.
Two late goals to Rinaldi gave him seven for the afternoon and pushed the Redbacks’ lead out to 33 points at the final change.
The game opened up in the final quarter as Carisbrook threatened to deliver the dagger, but the Giants continued to compete.
One of the highlights was an inspiring passage from captain Scott Miller, who ran from defence and linked through a chain of handballs before the move finished with Eggers kicking his third goal.
Carisbrook eventually finished strongly to record another impressive victory. Jackson Bowen was named the Redbacks’ best, with Rinaldi’s seven-goal performance complemented by strong games from Anden Lever, Mitchell Treacy, Ty Sanders and Hunter Kurzke.
For the Giants, Eggers was outstanding and finished with three goals, while Declan Wagstaff, Sam Spink, Riley Govan, Matthew Johnston and Rhys Egan were also among their best in a competitive performance against the ladder-leading Redbacks.