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RDFNL Footy TV - Reviewing Round Five
Tara and Yeendy look back at round 5.
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INDIGENOUS ROUND
An update of Indigenous Round in the RDFNL.
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THIS WEEKEND'S SENIOR RESULTS
Check out what happened today.
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Rockbank's new Club 18s team
Rockbank has introduced a new Club 18s team.
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RDFNL Footy TV - Previewing Round 5
Tara and Yeendy look at Round 5 in RDFNL Footy.
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Game time change for Sunday at Blackwood Drive #1
Please note some new game times have been entered.
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Junior Interleague Schedule
Overview of RDFNL Junior Interleague games in the coming weeks.
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RDFNL Netball Show - Rd3/4
Catch up on the latest in RDFNL Netball.
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Funding for your club
Find out the latest details to get funding for your club.
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Big wins for RDFNL
RDFNL gets the job done.
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RDFNL confounds rival
Woodend/Hesket's Dan Toman led RDFNL to victory
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RDFNL beat West Gippsland
RDFNL has climbed the rankings with a big win!
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Junior Interleague Squad Updates
All squad news has been updated in the respective age group sites
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Telstra Sponsorship
We catch up with RDFNL Interleague sponsor Telstra, Sunbury
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Interleague Profile - Chloe Wilson
We take a look at one our netball Interleague stars - Chloe Wilson
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RDFNL Interleague Information - Saturday May 13th
All of the detail ahead of tomorrow's Work Safe Community Championships Interleague matches between Riddell District Football Netball League & West Gippsland Football Netball League.
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Andrews off to Shanghai
Former RUA Jordan Andrews is umpiring in China
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Wallan in fine form
Wallan continued its recent run of form with a big win.
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RDFNL Senior Football Interleague Squad Named
Skip & his assistant coaches have finalised the squad ahead of this Saturday's match against West Gippsland FNC
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Centrals on track
Melton Centrals' new game plan is getting results.
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RDFNL Footy TV - Reviewing Round 4
Tara and Yeendy look back at round four in the RDFNL footy world.
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Cats still unbeaten
Macedon maintained its unbeaten record this season on Saturday.
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RDFNL Under 18 Football Interleague Squad Named
Chris & Rob have finalised the squad following last night's match against the Ballarat FNL.
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Sonogan injured/Cats end streak
Macedon enjoyed a big 103-point win over Riddell.
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Redbacks edge out Burras
Check out how Romsey toppled reigning premier Diggers Rest.
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Today's netball results
Who won today's games and who starred?
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CATCH TODAY'S MATCHES
Find out what matches are on the radio.
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RDFNL Footy TV - Previewing Round 4
Tara and Yeendy look at Round 4 in RDFNL football
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RDFNL Footy TV - Reviewing Round 3
Tara and Yeendy look back at Round three footy in the RDFNL.
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Under 13 & Under 16.5 Interleague Squads
Squads,training times & venues have been announced.
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Confirmation of Senior Interleague Training
Senior Interleague training will be at Macedon on Wednesday night
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Update on RDFNL Junior Fixture
Information relating to the loading of Rounds 4 to 14 for the RDFNL Junior competition.
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Under 18 Football Practice Match Squad
The squad for Wednesday's practice match against BFNL in Sunbury has been named.
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Saturday results
Saturday netball results
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Rams relish a facelift
Great news at Rockbank
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Under 17s Interleague
Check out the squads for Under 17 Interleague
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Previews - Riddell
Look at Riddell's preparations for the 2017 season.
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Manning parts way with Lancefield
Ash Manning departs Lancefield as Senior Football coach
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Rebuilt Rockbank aim high
Check out the latest on Rockbank netballers.
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RDFNL Netball TV Rd 2
Kim and Grace talk netball this week.
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Cats topple Sharks on Anzac Day
Macedon defeated Rupertswood by 56-points on Anzac Day.
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Senior football Interleague update
Yeendy catches up with Skip Bray - Senior Football Interleague coach
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Lancefield FNC searching for Club Trainers
Lancefield FNC have vacancies for Club Trainers for season 2017
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Change of Venue - Senior Interleague Training
Training has been moved to Romsey Park for tonight's session.
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ANZAC DAY Scores
Macedon v Rupertswood Anzac Day scores
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Rams turn it on in style
Rockbank won its first game since 2015.
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Previews - Rupertswood
Brief insight into Rupertswood before its game against Macedon.
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Doing it for Barny/ends streak
Wallan played for fallen team mate Brent 'Barny' Fitzgerald on Saturday.
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RDFNL Footy TV - Round 2 P2
Tara and Yeendy talk up the remaining Round Two games.
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Footy on your radio - round two
Update on 100.7 Highlands FM matches in Round two
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Round 3 Fixture change - Rupertswood v Rockbank
The Round 3 match between Rupertswood & Rockbank has been moved from Sunday to Saturday
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Room for improvement
Romsey is on the board for season 2017 after claiming its first win on Thursday night.
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RDFNL Senior Interleague Training Squad Announced
Training squads have been announced, along with other information in relation to the program
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Previews - Macedon
Macedon FNC previews
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Previews - Romsey FNC
Catch up on behind the scenes at Romsey.
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ANZAC Day Arrangements
All of the detail ahead of ANZAC day at Tony Clarke Reserve.
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Previews - Melton Centrals
A quick look at Melton Centrals ahead of this week's game.
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RDFNL Footy TV - Round 2 P1
Check out RDFNL Footy TV
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Confirmation of Start Time for tonights game between Romsey & Centrals
Start time definitely 7pm, as previously advised
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RDFNL Junior Interleague Training Squads - Under 14 & 15
Training squads have been announced, along with other information in relation to the program
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RDFNL Under 18 interleague Squad
Detail of Under 18 Interleague Squad & Training information.
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Redbacks v Centrals
A reminder of Thursday night's match!
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Burras too strong for Bombers
Diggers Rest had too much class for Riddell in football and netball.
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Broadford to Forfeit their Round 1 Under 18.5 match
Broadford unable to generate sufficient numbers to take the field in Round 1 against Rupertswood.
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Tigers/Hawks Previews
Lancefield/Woodend Hesket/Wallan previews.
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RDFNL Footy TV is back
Yeendy and Star Weekly journalist Tara Murray talk footy
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100.7 Radio game
Melton Centrals v Rockbank - 6.30pm
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RDFNL Netball TV is back
Check out the new and improved RDFNL Netball TV show.
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Previews - Wallan
Wallan's Senior Football Netball Preview
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Introducing Club 18s
Check out the new Club 18s competition.
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Previews - Diggers Rest
Click on the link to see the first of our previews.
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Broadford FNC Update
Ollie Matthews, Rod Ward & Steve Williams met with Broadford FNC last night.
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Weekend Wrap-up March24-26
Highlights from practice matches and local AFL players.
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Bright, better at Macedon
There will be a major lighting upgrade to proceed at Macedon's Tony Clarke Reserve.
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Football at Rockbank
Yeendy catches up with Rockbank Football Sporting Club Senior football co-coach Leighroy Sporle.
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Interleague coaches announced
Senior and Under 18s Football Interleague coaches announced.
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Celebrating 30 years
It’ll be a case of not just the future but also the past as the Sunbury Kangaroos hold their season launch on Saturday night.
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Practice Match run-down March17/19
Summary of practice match results from over the weekend in the RDFNL.
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Broadford in crisis
Broadford Football Netball Club is in a crisis and is in desperate need of coaches and players across football and netball.
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PLAYERS/TRAINERS WANTED
Woodend/Hesket Football Netball Club is looking for players to join its Reserves and Senior football teams for season 2017.
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Riddell 'Footy is Back' Business Luncheon
Riddell Football Netball Club is hosting its annual "Footy's Back Business Luncheon" on Friday, March 31.
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Holiday Camps
AFL Goldfields hosts its AFL Camp in Sunbury on Tuesday, April 4.
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Nabby's Car of the Week - Episode 2/17
Yeendy and Nabby talk cars, football and take a new car for a spin.
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Interleague venue announced
Riddell District Football Netball League will host the West Gippsland Football Netball League in the 2017 WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships on Saturday 21st May.
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Riddell back youth tactics
Riddell will follow the same philosophy in season 2017 that got it to last year’s Riddell District Football League grand final.
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Rupo has lot to ponder over
When Rupertswood was knocked out of the RDFNL premiership race at the elimination final stage for the second time in as many years last season,
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Netball Interleague coaches announced
Riddell District Football Netball League is excited to announce the appointment of its interleague netball coaches for 2017.
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March 1 - Coaching/Leadership/Training
Read here for the latest in coaching, leadership and training programs at AFL Goldfields and Western Bulldogs.
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Romsey steel its core
With a strong existing core group, Romsey has added what it hopes are the final pieces of the puzzle for its tilt at the RDFNL premiership.
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RUA call for recruits
As the RDFNL season ramps up, it’s not just players who are training.
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Broadford seek netballers/coaches
Broadford is seeking netball players and coaches ahead of the upcoming 2017 RDFNL season.
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Bibby joins AFL Goldfields
AFL Goldfields is delighted to announce the employment of Grace Bibby as our new Administration and Netball Operations Manager.
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RDFNL TV - Cats Senior Football Pre-season
Yeendy catches up with Macedon Football Netball Club Senior Football coach Jeff Andrews about the upcoming season.
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Nabby's Car of the Week - Episode 1/17
Yeendy catches up with Brian 'Nabby' McNabb from Melton Toyota to discuss two upcoming launches, the Car of the Week, and two clubs in the region.
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Kickstart and All Regions Day
AFL and Australia Post are working together for the 'Kickstart and All Nations Regional Trial Day'.A training session will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at Arnolds Creek.
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Club news - Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest coach Shaun Sims has assured supporters the club will not be “sitting on our hands” after breaking its Riddell District Football League premiership drought in 2016.
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Junior Lions seek Under 16.5s players
Sunbury Lions Junior Football Netball Club is seeking new registrations for Under 16.5s football in 2017.
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AFL Goldfields TV - Behind the scenes
Catch up on the latest on all the excitement that is happening behind the scenes at AFL Goldfields on February 17.
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Burra's new girls footy team
Diggers Rest Junior Football Club is making its first foray into girls’ football.The Burras have previously had girls play in the boy’s juniors sides, but this season the club wants to field a girls’ side for the first time.
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Elite Kicking Masterclass
This Friday is your last chance to register for the Elite Kicking Masterclass Program that takes place at Ikon Park on Sunday, February 26.
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Coaching Masterclass/Come and Try Day
Western Bulldogs will host a Coaching Masterclass seminar for local coaches and Come and Try Day for female footballers of all ages on Monday, February 20.
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Junior Rams ramp it up
Rockbank Football Netball Club junior sides will be known as the Western Rams as the club looks to re-establish its junior program.
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Interleague Football coach vacancies
The Riddell District Football Netball League (RDFNL) is seeking candidates for the positions of 2017 RDFNL Senior & Under 18 Interleague Football Head Coach.
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Club registrations and vacancies
Woodend and Romsey junior registrations, Broadford looking for netball coaches while Rupertswood and Macedon are seeking new trainers.
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VicHealth grants now open
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Essendon stars visit St Anne's Primary
Darcy Parish and Sam Draper of Essendon visited St Anne's Primary School in a clinic that was run for the RDFNL.
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Lindsay Gilbee kicking masterclass
All RDFNL and RDJFNL Senior coaches are welcome to learn skills to teach their players about kicking improvement.
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Locals stand-out in AFL W
A brief run down of local participants in the opening round of the AFL Women's competition.
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Level 1 Coaches course
Register today for upcoming Level 1 Goldfields Coaching Course.
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2017 Junior Competition Dates (Amended)
Details of our Junior Competition dates to remember for season 2017
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WebTV - Pre-season Ep2
Catch some of the news on the field and court in the RDFNL.
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RDFNL INTRODUCTION TO NETBALL UMPIRING WORKSHIP
The RDFNL is holding an Introduction to umpiring workshop in March
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2017 RDFNL NETBALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The RDFNL have now opened netball registrations.
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AFL Goldfields staff announcement
Rhiannon Banner is moving on to take up an exciting new challenge.
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Netball Operations Co Ordinator / Office Manager
A position has opened up with AFL Goldfields
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Highlands FM need you
Community radio station 100.7 Highlands FM is currently looking for presenters to join its broadcast team.
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Lancefield FNC - Netball Trials & Training
Lancefield FNC are holding Netball trials & training on Thursday February 2nd at Lancefield Park
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Diggers Rest gets the Chokljat
Diggers Rest has pulled off a recruiting coup signing former Australian netballer Natasha Chokljat.
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2017 Season Fixture is now available
The Ontime Delivery Solutions RDFNL 2017 season fixture has been finalised.
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Woodend-Hesket Lighting Project - Support Required
Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club seeks assistance with its lighting project
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Sunbury Kangaroos put out call for women’s side
Sunbury Kangaroos are the latest club to signal its intention to field a women’s football side next season.
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Gisborne opens up footy field to wider public embrace
Gisborne will join the growing number of football clubs fielding women’s football sides next season.
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RIDDELL FNC SEEKING AN A GRADE NETBALL COACH
The Ridddell FNC are looking for an A grade netball coach for the 2017 Western Water season.
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Chris Yeend & Mitch Tinning appointed to AFL Goldfields
AFL Goldfields is delighted to announcement the employment of Chris Yeend as our new Media, Marketing & Events Officer, and Mitch Tinning as our new RDFNL Administration Officer.
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Broadford announce new Senior Coach
Broadford FNC have announced James Philpot as Senior playing coach for 2017
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2017 JUNIOR NETBALL INTERLEAGUE COACHES
THE On Time RDFNL are calling for expressions of interest for the 2017 Junior Netball Interleague Coaching positions.
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RDFNL 2017 Season Fixture
The draft fixture for season 2017 has been sent to clubs for review
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AFL Goldfields Female Football Manager Appointed
AFL Goldfields has announced Krista Woodroffe as Female Football Manager
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RDFNL Announces New Major & Naming Rights Partner
It is with great pleasure that the Riddell District Football Netball League announce the next Major & Naming Rights partner will be Ontime Delivery Solutions.
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ROMSEY FNL SEEKING HEAD TRAINER 2017
The Romsey FNC are seeking a head trainer along with a netball trainer for the upcoming 2017 season.
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ROMSEY FNC SEEKING NETBALL HEAD COACH/A GRADE COACH 2017
Romsey FNC seeking Netball Head coach/A grade Coach for 2017
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2016 RDFNL Golf Day Results
The 2016 RDFNL Golf Day at Eynesbury Golf Course has been run and won
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Positions Vacant - Apply Now
AFL Goldfields are looking for a new Media & Events Officer and RDFNL Administration Officer.
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Female Football Manager Position
AFL Goldfields offers a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual to serve as our 1st ever Female Football Manager.
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2017 Pre-Season Update - October
Check out the latest in behind the scenes with the RDFNL this pre-season.
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New Recruits
New recruits at Sunbury Kangaroos and Woodend/Hesket.
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Woodend-Hesket Netball Trials Commence Saturday November 5th
Trials for the Woodend Hawks are now open for the 19/u, A, B and C grade senior Netball teams
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Broadford FNC seeking Football & Netball Coaches for season 2017
The Broadford Football Netball Club are seeking applications for both Football & Netball
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Rockbank FNC Wins Melton Toyota Club Sponsorship Award
The Melton Toyota Riddell District Football Netball League is pleased to confirm that the Rockbank FNC is the winner of the Melton Toyota Club Sponsorship Award for the 2017 season.
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Macedon Netball Trials
Details of 2 trial sessions for 19 and Under, along with Open age division
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Melton Centrals coach rested and ready for the hard work
Youth and development will be the focus of new Melton Centrals coach Mathew Sproule.
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Rupertswood FNC seeking Under 18.5 Coach
The Rupertswood Football Netball Club seeking applications for its U/18.5 football team
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Roo legend returns!
Chris Meacham returns to the Sunbury Kangaroos.
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Sunbury Kangaroos FNC seeking Netball Coaches
The Sunbury Kangaroos Football Netball Club are seeking expression of interest for all Netball Coaching Positions
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RDFNL locals make their mark
Two RDFNL juniors impressed in Sunday's VFL Grand Final.
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Woodend-Hesket FNC seeking Netball coaches for 2017
Woodend-Hesket FNC are seeking expressions of interest for all Netball coaching positions in 2017
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Scrappy Riddell get it done
Bombers go back to back in A Grade Netball
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The greatest win of all?
Diggers Rest defeated Riddell in extra time to claim the Senior RDFNL football premiership. The Reserves also secured the premiership in a big day for the club.
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2016 RDFNL Grand Final Wrap
All of the results from a big day at Romsey Park
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Grand Final radio
Check out how you can catch the 2016 RDFNL Grand Final on your radio.
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RDFNL Netball Show - Grand Final Edition
There’s only two more sleeps until RDFNL netball’s biggest day of the year…which means it’s time for the Grand Final episode of the RDFNL Netball Show!!
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RDFNL Footy Show - Grand Final Edition
We’re saving the best ‘til last, as we bring to you our special Grand Final edition of the RDFNL Footy Show!
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AFL Goldfields Holiday Programs - September School Holidays
We are excited to announce some new and exciting AFL Holiday Programs in the upcoming school holidays.
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2016 RDFNL Grand Final Information
Everything you need to know about the RDFNL Grand Final right here.
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Riddell survives Roos challenge
Riddell has set up a grand final date with Diggers Rest in the Riddell District Football League
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Macedon close to the cream
Macedon was just happy to put out a good performance and see what happened in the Riddell District Netball League preliminary final.
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Junior Best & Fairest Awards
All award winners & vote getters across our 17 junior football & netball competitions.
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RDFNL Netball Show - Finals Week 3
It’s only one more sleep until Preliminary Final day, and what better way to prepare than with the RDFNL Netball Show!
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RDFNL Footy Show - Finals Week 3
Want the best insight into this weekend’s Preliminary Final? Look no further, the RDFNL Footy Show has it for you!
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Macedon FNC win Fox Footy Award
The Macedon Football Club is celebrating after last night winning an exclusive coaching experience with the North Melbourne Football Club thanks to the FOX FOOTY Club Rewards program.
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2016 Bowen and Ryan Medal winners
See the full list of winners from this year's RDFNL Bowen and Ryan Medal, inclusive of full list of votes across each grade of Football & Netball.
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Footy finals wrap-up - Week 2
Summary of all six football matches on the weekend.
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Riddell rises to challenge
Riddell is through to a third straight Riddell District Netball League A-grade grand final after defeating arch-rival Rupertswood on Saturday.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Finals Week 2
Looking for something to fill that vacant Friday Night Footy gap? Never fear, the RDFNL Footy Show is here!!
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RDFNL Netball Show - Finals Week 2
Just in time for match day, we bring to you our second Finals edition of the RDFNL Netball Show!
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Finals on your radio
Tune into 100.7 Highlands FM all weekend for all the finals action.
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Clash jumper for Hawks
Woodend-Hesket Under 18.5 team will wear a clash jumper for Saturday's Second Semi-Final against Rupertswood.
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Romsey wins cliffhanger
Star Weekly journalist Tara Murray wraps up the first weekend of A Grade netball finals in the Riddell District Football Netball League.
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Football finals round-up
A summary of all football matches from the the opening week of finals matches.
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Media Release - Venue Change for 2nd Semi Final
The 2nd Semi-Final will be played at Rockbank on Saturday September 3rd.
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RDFNL Netball Show - Finals Week 1
What better way to greet the start of the 2016 McDonald’s Finals Series than with the RDFNL Netball Show!!
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RDFNL Footy Show - Finals Week 1
Finals time is here, and to give you the best insight in the lead-up to the start of the finals, we give you the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Melton Centrals FNC seeking coaches for 2017
Melton Centrals FNC are seeking expressions of interest for all coaching positions in both Football & Netball for 2017
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Wallan takes sixth spot
It was heartache for the finals hopes of Lancefield and Sunbury Kangaroos in the Riddell District Football League.
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Burras just sneak in
It was a nervous few minutes for Diggers Rest after its final Riddell District Netball League match of the regular season on Saturday.
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RDFNL Announces Finals Arrangements – Week 1
The schedule for Week 1 of the 2016 Melton Toyota RDFNL McDonalds Finals Series has been announced.
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Urgent Announcement - Venue change for Junior Finals in Week 1
Games originally scheduled to be played at Macedon have been moved to Gardiner Oval, Gisborne.
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Junior Finals Schedule - week one
Riddell District Junior Football Netball League finals schedule - week one
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2016 Steve Turner Medal Nominations
Check out the latest list of nominations for the 2016 Steve Turner Dome Rising Gun Medal from rounds one to 15.
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Roos maintain form against desperate Magpies
BROADFORD senior footballers earned their 11th win in a row with a commanding 65-point win over Wallan on Saturday at Harley Hammond Reserve.
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Rupertswood ready for finals
With a finals spot already in the bag, Rupertswood had nothing to lose going into the final two rounds of the RDFL season.
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Burras still undefeated
Diggers Rest maintained its unbeaten start to the 2016 Home and Away season with a testing eight-point win over Riddell.
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Footy on your Radio with Highlands FM - Round 16
Yeendy & Doug will be at Riddells Creek Reserve this Saturday, to call the action between Riddell & Diggers Rest.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 16
It’s back for August, and just in time for your netball fix…yep, it’s the RDFNL Netball Show!
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Gisborne Rookies young guns play starring roles at national titles
GISBORNE Rookies might have a few future AFL stars in their midst, with Sam Ramsay and Sebastien Bell-Bartels helping Victoria win the School Sports Australia National Under-15s Championships.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 16
It’s that time of the week again footy fans, time for the Riddell District FNL Footy Show!
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RDFNL Finals Venues Announced
Venues for RDFNL Senior & Junior finals have been announced by the RDFNL Board.
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Nail-biting times for Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest’s finals fate will again go down to the wire in the Riddell District Netball League.
With two rounds left, the Burras are sixth, just one game clear of Lancefield. Both sides will meet a top-six side and a lower-placed side in the lead-up to finals.
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Macedon hold off Sunbury Kangaroos
Macedon edged out the Sunbury Kangaroos by 35-points in round 15 football action at Tony Clarke Reserve.
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Footy on your Radio with Highlands FM - Round 15
Yeendy, Doug & Ethan will be at Tony Clarke Reserve in Macedon this Saturday, to call the action between Macedon & Sunbury Kangaroos.
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Sunbury Lions Media Release
Announcement from Sunbury Lions FNC, in relation to the proposed merger of their Senior & Junior clubs.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 15
Struggling to get into footy mode again after the bye weekend? Let the RDFNL Footy Show help you!!!
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Romsey turns to its youth
IT WAS always going to be a testing season for Romsey.
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Sunbury Kangaroos stay in finals race
Sunbury Kangaroos kept in touch with the Riddell District Football League top six with a strong win over Rockbank on Saturday.
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Rockbank FNC seeking coaches for 2017
Rockbank FNC are seeking expressions of interest for all coaching positions in both Football & Netball for 2017
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Footy on your Radio with Highlands FM - Round 14
Yeendy, Doug & Ethan will be at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend this Saturday, to call the action between Woodend-Hesket & Riddell.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 14
It’s that time of the week again footy fans, time for the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Romsey FNC seeking coaches for 2017
Romsey FNC are seeking expressions of interest for all coaching positions in both Football & Netball for 2017
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Romsey looks for late rally
ROMSEY has experienced an up and down season, but is confident it can get on a roll in time for Riddell District Netball League finals.
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Still no wins, but things look brighter for Rockbank
The wins may not be coming, but the improvement is definitely there for Rockbank in the Riddell District Football League.
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Hawks return to winners list
Woodend/Hesket ended a six game losing streak when it defeated Melton Centrals by 61-points at Gilbert Gordon Oval on Saturday.
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RDFNL Midweek Under 9’s Competition Success
The Riddell District Football Netball League commenced a midweek Under 9’s competition last Wednesday night at Arnolds Creek Reserve in West Melton.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 13
Are you in “weekend footy mode” yet? If not, here’s something to help get you there, the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Cannons talent runs deep
Two boys from RDFNL Junior Clubs named in Vic Metro Under-16 team
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Hurt Romsey hangs tough
Romsey ground out a fighting win over Diggers Rest in Riddell District Netball League action on Saturday to strengthen its hold on a finals place.
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Rupertswood solidify their place in the top four
Stoic defence and a first-half scoring blitz were the backbone of Rupertswood’s win over Sunbury in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
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Women in Football Lunch
AFL Goldfields in conjunction with the RDFNL ran our annual Women in Football Lunch last Friday that was well attended by clubs right across the Region.
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Footy on your Radio with Highlands FM
Yeendy, Doug & Ethan will be at Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon on Saturday for the clash between Macedon & Centrals.
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Change of Venue - Round 13 - July 23
The Round 13 match between Rupertswood & Romsey will be played at Clarke Oval, Sunbury
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 12
Shaun & Yeendy are joined by a special guest for this week's RDFNL Footy Show.
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RDFNL Netball Show - July Edition
Netball fans, it’s your turn now, the RDFNL Netball Show is here!
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Taylor-made recruit flying
PERSISTENT injuries over the past two years brought a premature end to Taylor Hine’s professional football career.
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Rupertswood have plenty to be happy about
With three of its four netball teams on top of their ladders and the other team in second, there’s not much to be unhappy about at Rupertswood Netball Club.
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Cats just cling on against Redbacks
MACEDON just clung on to victory against a fast-finishing Romsey in Round 11 of the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
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Melton Centrals' month of truth
Three successfully down, one to go for Melton Centrals in four weeks of netball that could set up their Riddell District Netball League title hopes
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 11
It's time for the best inside look at the Riddell District FNL, it's time for the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Burras grit wins the day
The Diggers Rest players knew they needed a win against one of the top sides in the Riddell District Netball League.
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Regrouping Tigers hold on to finals hopes
“Frustrating”. That’s how Lancefield netball coach Alan Watson describes his side’s first half-season in the Riddell District Netball League.
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Face off of the top two
Diggers Rest played host to Macedon in the biggest blockbuster of the 2016 Riddell District Football Netball League season.
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Confirmation of Venue - Round 12 - Woodend-Hesket at home
Confirmation that the Round 12 match between Woodend-Hesket & Wallan, is to be played at Woodend.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 10
It’s back folks, your favourite time of the week…RDFNL Footy Show time!
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Bombers limp home
Riddell produced a sub-par performance but was able to sneak home against Macedon in Riddell District Netball League on Saturday.
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Centrals hold their nerve
Melton Centrals have made a statement of intent in the Riddell District Netball League by beating the previously undefeated Rupertswood on Saturday.
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Bombers cause headaches for Cats
Diggers Rest and Macedon headed into round nine as the two undefeated in the Riddell District Football Netball League.
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Burras fight to stay unbeaten
Diggers Rest is the only undefeated side after nine rounds of the Riddell District Football League season.
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Graeme Carter brings up the Thousand!
This weekend will see Graeme "Carts" Carter, officiate in his 1,000th RDFNL game in an outstanding achievement.
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Revolution Print Bob Davis Trophy Sides Announced
AFL Goldfields announce sides for Revolution Print Online Bob Davis Trophy
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RDNA Round 9 - Highlights
Romsey netballers enjoyed an impressive win over Woodend/Hesket in A Grade netball action.
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Cats sink claws into Kangaroos
MACEDON maintained its unbeaten record for another week with victory over an inaccurate Sunbury Kangaroos in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
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Redbacks dominate
Romsey secured back-to-back wins in its bid to keep its premiership title defence alive.
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RDFNL Netball Show - Round 4
Netball fans, it’s your turn now, the RDFNL Netball Show is here!
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 8
After a week’s break, we know you’ve been waiting for this…the RDFNL Footy Show is back!!
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Junior Interleague Results
There was no senior footy in the RDFNL during the Queens Birthday long weekend, but plenty of interleague action at junior level.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Junior Interleague Edition
Senior football and netball takes a break this weekend but junior football still rolls on.
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Faith in youth starts to pay dividends for Redbacks
Romsey’s faith in youth and local talent is starting to show through with a massive win over Melton Centrals in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
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Cats withstand hungry Tigers
Macedon continued its perfect start to the season with a hard fought 22-point win over Lancefield in the wet at Tony Clarke Reserve.
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Round 7 Highlights
Another huge week of RDFNL action as we head into the winter months.
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Confirmation of Under 13 Interleague Venue for Sunday June 12th
Games to be played at Airport West - as per original schedule
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AFL Goldfields Holiday Camp - Register Now
We are excited to announce that for the 1st time in 2016 we are hosting an indoor AFL Holiday Programs in the upcoming school holidays.
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Player points cap no worry
RIDDELL District Football League clubs believe the player points cap has had little impact on their 2016 campaigns to date.
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Prolific Burnip puts Wallan to the sword
AN INCREDIBLE 63-goal haul from Tara Burnip helped Macedon score a thumping win over Wallan in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday.
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Rupo prevails in a nail-biter
RUPERTSWOOD secured its third win of the season in a low-scoring tussle against Romsey in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
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Bombers ground Hawks
Riddell delivered a fine four-quarter effort to earn a massive win over a disappointing Woodend-Hesket in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
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Cats get job done
Macedon Football Netball Club continued its perfect start to the season with a gruelling 39-point win over Wallan at Tony Clarke Reserve
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AFL Goldfields AFCA Seminar
Details of AFCA Breakfast Seminar being held Friday 24th June.
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Round 6 Highlights
Check out the highlights from last weekend’s Indigenous Round clash between Diggers Rest and Melton Centrals right here.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 7
It’s your favourite time of the week footy fans…time for the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Vic Metro Junior Championships - Round 1 Action
Vic Metro Championships kicked off earlier tonight, with our boys taking on the Essendon District Football League
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AFL Goldfields Junior Interleague Squads Announced
The best Junior Players from across the AFL Goldfields Region will join forces to take on AFL Barwon for the Revolution Print Bob Davis Trophy on Sunday 3rd July at the Wendouree Reserve and Northern Oval No 2 in Ballarat.
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AFL Goldfields Woodgrove Shopping Centre Shield Results
The Melton Toyota Riddell District Football Netball League just fell short of winning the AFL Goldfields Woodgrove Shopping Centre Shield
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RDFNL Footy Show - Indigenous Round Edition
The road trip has finished, and we’ve returned home this week for the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Interleague Highlights
It wasn’t our day in the end but there were still plenty of highlights in the RDFNL’s Senior Interleague clash against the Alberton FL last Saturday in Inverloch.
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RDFNL Junior Interleague Action
Our Under 14 & Under 15 Div 2 teams travelled to Trentham last night to take on the Maryborough Castlemaine Football Netball League
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RDFNL 18s get revenge
RDFNL Under 18 footballers was the only RDFNL team to taste success at Inverloch on Saturday.
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History repeats in epic encounter
History repeated itself on Saturday as Riddell District Football Netball League went down to Alberton in another thriller.
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2016 Indigenous Round
The Riddell DFNL’s “Indigenous Round” is a themed round to acknowledge and celebrate the Indigenous players of our game, and to highlight the proud history of the contribution of indigenous footballers in the RDFNL
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RDFNL Announces Final Interleague Teams
Thanks to Telstra Store Sunbury who are the major sponsors of the RDFNL Interleague Program for your support in getting these teams together.
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RDFNL Junior Interleague Update
Under 13, 14 & 15 Interleague teams have been selected ahead of the upcoming Vic Metro Championship series. Updated May 19th
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RDFNL Netball Show - Interleague Edition
After rave reviews for the first episode, we’ve brought it back again…it’s time for the RDFNL Netball Show!
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RDFNL Footy Show - Interleague Edition
Here’s a treat for you footy fans, our special Interleague edition of the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Burras stay on top
Diggers Rest maintained its place on top of the Riddell District Football League ladder with a vital win against Rupertswood at the weekend.
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Hawks secure famous win
Saturday, May 14 2016 is a date that Woodend/Hesket fans will not forget in a hurry after securing one of the best wins by the club in recent memory
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Round 5 Highlights
All the highlights from Community Umpire Round right here.
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Footy on your radio
Tune in to 100.7 Highlands FM from 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon for the live and exclusive coverage between Woodend/Hesket and Sunbury Kangaroos.
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Finals off agenda - Magpies Look Long-Term
Wallan has moved to subdue talk it could push for a finals spot in the Riddell District Football League this season, declaring it is focused on a long-term plan.
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Cats over the Hawks...just
Macedon had the fright off its life when it just managed to overcome rivals Woodend/Hesket by 13-points to retain the Bill Tunn Cup at Tony Clarke Reserve on Saturday.
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Sharks put wrongs right
After two tough losses in a week, Rupertswood returned to the winners’ list by beating Riddell in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday
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Round 4 Highlights
It was Mother’s Day Round in the RDFNL last weekend, check out all the highlights from last weekend’s round of footy.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 5
It’s that time again folks, time for this week’s installment of the RDFNL Footy Show
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RDFNL Junior Interleague Match Schedule
We have now finalised most of our 2016 Junior Interleague games, inclusive of grades, days, times & venues.
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RDFNL Women's Round
Media Officer Chris Yeend spends some with RUA’s Senior Field Umpire Coach Michael O’Keefe to chat about this weekend’s special Women’s Round.
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Cats hold on for the win
One bad quarter was all that stood between the Melton Centrals and an upset win in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday
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Footy Show & Highlights
It’s back again and with a slight twist this week, as we introduce the RDFNL Footy Show!
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2016 RDFNL Under 18.5 Interleague Squad
Squad has been updated, effective May 3rd, 2016
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2016 RDFNL Senior Interleague Squad
The 2016 RDFNL Senior Interleague training squad has been announced
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RDFNL Netball Show - Round 3
Welcome to the dawning of a new era netball fans…the birth of the RDFNL Netball Show!
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Round 2 Highlights
Plenty of interesting results during the ANZAC Round of footy.
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League Announcement – Round 1 Results
Round 1 results have been amended, owing to an administrative oversight
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Bombers all class
Riddell has sent a strong message to the Riddell District Football Netball League competition with a thumping 112-point win over two-time reigning premiers Romsey at home.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 3
The RDFNL Footy Show is here for another week, on time and on the road!
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Junior Interleague Update
Details have been updated in all Junior age divisions, ahead of the RDFNL 2016 interleague campaign.
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Round 3 - Wallan v Woodend-Hesket
Confirmation this is a home game for Wallan.
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RDFNL Partner with Care Monkey
AFL Goldfields are thrilled to be partnering with Care Monkey to roll out their program across all Riddell District FNL football and netball competitions in 2016.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 2
Thanks to Melton Toyota, your favourite 15 minutes of the week is back…yep, it’s the RDFNL Footy Show!
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Round 1 Highlights
Here are the highlights of what was an exciting first round of footy.
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Confirmation of Start Times - ANZAC Day
Under 18.5 & Reserve Grade games will start 30 minutes earlier than usual on Monday.
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New Training time for Under 15 Interleague
Please note change in time for interleague training - effective April 20th.
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Change of start time - Round 2 match Sunbury Kangaroos v Broadford
Please note change of start time for this Round 2 clash.
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Urgent Announcement - Venue for U18.5 & Reserves Rupertswood v Wallan
Please note information originally placed onto the website was incorrect.
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RDFNL Footy Show Returns
The RDFNL Footy Show is back for the 2016 season!!
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AFL Active
AFL Active is a new joint initiative between the AFL and Vic Health
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Change of Venue - Rounds 3 & 12
Wallan & Woodend-Hesket have swapped their R3 & R12 games.
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Lancefield take down Woodend-Hesket
RDFNL Media Manager Chris Yeend covers Lancefield's win over Woodend-Hesket over the weekend.
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RDFL 2016 Season Preview
Written by Chris Cavanagh - Sunbury Leader
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U/16.5's Go Down to AFL Cairns
Our U/16.5 Junior Interleague team took on AFL Cairns at the Highgate Recreation Reserve on April 2nd.
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Thanks Mate!
Seventeen of Melbourne’s most promising young field umpires will learn from some of the AFL’s best adjudicators in the 2016 Mates Program.
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Urgent Annoucement - Start Time for Melton Centrals v Rockbank
The start time for this Saturday's game between Melton Centrals & Rockbank has been changed
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RDFNL v AFL Cairns - Saturday April 2nd
The Melton Toyota Riddell District Football Netball League played host to AFL Cairns for an Under 17 match at RAMS Arena in Craigieburn yesterday.
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Under 18 Interleague Squads Announced
Details of the Under 18 Interleague Squad for 2016
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Introducing the new Operations Manager
New RDFNL Operations Manager Steve Williams is profiled this week by Footy Show host Shaun Kelly
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2016 Country Game – Essendon v Geelong
ESSENDON and Geelong will play off in a marquee game at the MCG next season to honour Australian farmers.
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Junior Coach & Umpire Forum - March 23rd
Reminder of the upcoming Junior Coach & Umpire forum being held at Boardman Reserve, Sunbury tomorrow night.
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Broadford seeking practice match (April 2nd)
Broadford FNC have had a club withdraw from a practice match on April 2nd.
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Season Preview - Melton Centrals
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Season Preview - Rockbank
The fall from grace since their 2014 finals performance hasn’t been a smooth one for the Rockbank Football Club
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AFL Goldfields Holiday Program
The Select Australia 2016 AFL Goldfields March/April School Holiday Program is fast approaching and registrations are now open.
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Season Preview - Macedon
2015 was a year of mixed blessings for the Macedon Football Club.
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Romsey FNC seeking trainers for 2016
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BFUA Operations Manager & Administration Officer
AFL Goldfields welcomes Gary Learmonth
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Welcome Steve Williams
Introducing the RDFNL Operations Manager
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Melton Centrals Team of an Era
The Melton Central FNC will celebrate its Season Launch with a Team of an Era Ball.
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Reigning RDFL premier Romsey takes a hit with key departures
Reigning Riddell District Football League premier Romsey expects to be in the mix again this year despite waving goodbye to some key personal over summer.
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Bruised Centrals stock up on leadership material
Melton Centrals are looking to build on the momentum of a positive off-season.
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RDFL Junior Academy Change of Venue
Venue change for February 29th
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RDFNL Launch Gisborne Giants
AFL Goldfields & the Riddell District Football Netball League are pleased to confirm the registration of the Gisborne Giants Junior Football Netball Club.
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AFL Goldfields Makes 2 Appointments
AFL Goldfields is pleased to advise 2 new appointments to the AFL Goldfields Regional Administration Centre (RAC).
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Club Executive Induction Seminars
New in your role this year at your club? Then this seminar is designed to help you.
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Employment Opportunity - GDO Casual
Based in Melton and servicing the RDFNL area, AFL Goldfields we have a number of positions across the Region in our Game Development Department and seek highly motivated and suitably skilled individuals to work within our team.
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2016 AUSKICK NOW OPEN
NAB AFL Auskick is a great way for kids to have fun, make friends and learn skills of Australian Football. Find out how to register here..
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Broadford seeking practice matches
Broadford FNC are seeking practices matches for Saturday 2nd April
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Kickstart / All Nations 2016
Details on the AFL Kickstart and All Nations Programs for 2016
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Ballarat Sovereigns AGM
Information on the upcoming Ballarat Sovereigns Annual General Meeting
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Buninyong seeking practice matches
Buninyong FNC are seeking opponents for practice matches in March.
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Wandong seeking Under 16.5 Coach
Wandong JFC are seeking a coach to guide their Under 16.5 team in 2016
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Employment Opportunity - AFL Goldfields FDM
AFL Goldfields has an exciting employment opportunity for the role of AFL Goldfields Football Development Manager...click for more info
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Employment Opportunity - RDFNL Operations Manager
AFL Goldfields has an exciting employment opportunity for the role of RDFNL Operations Manager...click for more info
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AFL Goldfields Women in Football Grants
Congratulations to Leanne Blackwell from Lancefield and Rebecca Hunter from Broadford who received an AFL Goldfields Women in Football Grant. More here.
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Lancefield Netball Trials COMING UP
Lancefield announce 2016 trial dates for those wanting to play netball in 2016 with the club
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Helmers to coach Roos in 2016
The Broadford FNC have appointed reigning back-to-back premiership coach Dean Helmers to coach alongside Skip Bray in 2016
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New junior club announced in Gisborne
Arise the Gisborne Giants, the RDFNL's newest junior club!
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Oneone appointed to Multicultural Trainee role
AFL Goldfields is pleased to announce the appointment of Melton Centrals footballer Junior Oneone to a Multicultural Trainee position
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Female Football Info Session
AFL Goldfields will be running an info session next Wednesday 16th December at Saxon House in Ballarat from 6:30pm to outline a plan for the future of female football in the Region.
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Regional VNL 19 & Under team announced
The RDFNL's 19 & Under Regional VNL netball team has been announced
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Lancefield FNC Seeking
The Lancefield FNC are seeking Under 18.5 players to join their club for the 2016 season.
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AFL Goldfields Xmas Office Closure
Office closure and staff leave details for the AFL Goldfields Regional Administration Centre over the Christmas/New Year period
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Regional VNL Trials THIS FRIDAY
Trials for our Open and 19 & Under Regional VNL netball teams have been set - read inside for more information
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Diggers Rest Seeking Reserves Coach
The Diggers Rest Football Netball Club is seeking applications for the role of Reserves Coach for season 2016.
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2016 RDFNL fixture released
The RDFNL have released its 2016 fixture in full, with a myriad of special features and fixtures planned for the new year
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RDFNL AGM
The RDFNL AGM will be held next Wednesday 2nd December at Arnolds Creek Community Pavilion
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Round 1 2016 fixture unveiled
The six matches that will comprise the opening round of the 2016 RDFNL season have been officially announced
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Staff Changes at AFL Goldfields
AFL Goldfields Regional General Manager Rod Ward writes to advise of some staffing changes at the AFL Goldfields Regional Administration Centre
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Kilmore FNC transfer approved
AFL Victoria have approved the clearance of the Kilmore FNC to the Northern Football League
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2015-16 RDFL Junior Football Academy
Information on Academy lists and training sessions announced today
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AFL Victoria Community Championships
AFL Victoria have announced details of the 2016 Worksafe AFL Victoria Community Championships, combining metropolitan & country leagues for the first time
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Regional VNL Trials Coming Up
Expressions of interest from players interested in representing the RDFNL in the Netball Victoria Regional VNL competition are now sought.
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Redbacks Senior Coach Wanted
The Romsey Football Netball Club are seeking the services of a Senior Coach for 2016.
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Country Football & Netball Program NOW OPEN
The Victorian Government's Country Football & Netball Program is now open, offering grants of up to $100,000 for facility development for country football & netball clubs
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Redbacks make it back to back flags
Romsey have made it back-to-back RDFNL premierships after their ten-point win over Diggers Rest in the 2015 RDFNL Grand Final
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Bombers netball triumph
A year removed from the heartbreak of a Grand Final loss, and Riddell are the Western Water A Grade netball premiers
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RDFNL Grand Final Coverage
Each and every footy Grand Final will be covered by the RDFNL's broadcast partners this weekend...plus links to our online Live Scores
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VIDEO - Bowen & Ryan Medallists
Our man Yeendy catches up with Ryan Medallist Tran Truong and Bowen Medallist Paul Sahlberg
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AFL Goldfields Women in Football Scholarship
Details of the AFL Goldfields Women in Football Scholarship are now available
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2015 Grand Final arrangements
All the details of the biggest day on the RDFNL calendar
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RDFNL Grand Final Downloads
All you need to know on obtaining a copy of any RDFNL 2015 Senior or Junior Grand Final
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2015 Bowen & Ryan Medal Results
All of the results from the 2015 Bowen & Ryan Medal Night held last night
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RDFNL statement re Kilmore FNC
Riddell District FNL statement regarding the Kilmore Football Netball Club
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Select Australia AFL Goldfields Holiday Programs
The Select Australia AFL Goldfields Holiday Programs are coming to Sunbury these school holidays, with footy fun and FREE AFL footy cards for participants!
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Eloise Southby Netball Clinics
Australian netball superstar Eloise Southby is running special netball clinics in Ballarat & Bacchus Marsh these school holidays!
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VIDEO - Finals Netball Roundup
Our man Yeendy catches up with AFL Goldfields Netball Manager Kim Bailey to chat about all things netball in today's RDFNL Footy Show!!
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Week 3 Finals Schedule announced
Schedule for Preliminary Final Day this Saturday in the 2015 McDonald's RDFNL Finals Series at Lancefield Park is announced within
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Win $1000 on Grand Final Day
Want $1000 in cash? Here's your chance, with the Melton Toyota Kick for Cash on RDFNL Grand Final Day!
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Kangaroos seeking Senior Coach for 2016
The Sunbury Kangaroos FNC have called for applications for their senior coaching position for the 2016 season
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A night with the Coach
Join legendary Coach Kevin Sheedy at Lancefield for a "Night with the Coach"
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Week 2 Finals Schedule Announced
All of the matches to make up Semi Final week in the 2015 McDonald's RDFNL Finals Series are here...
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VIDEO - Finals Preview and Broadford catch-up
Yeendy and Shaun talk finals footy and netball, and Yeendy heads out to Broadford to chat ahead of the Roos' return to finals footy
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VIDEO - Round 18 Footy Review
Yeendy and Shaun Kelly look back at last week's final home-and-away round in the Melton Toyota RDFNL
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Junior Grand Final Results
All of the results from a huge Junior Grand Final day in the Riddell District Football Netball League
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Week 1 Finals Schedule Announced
Details for Week 1 of the 2015 McDonald's RDFNL Finals Series are here...
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Week 1 Finals Venues Announced
The Melton Toyota Riddell District FNL announces venues for Week 1 of the 2015 McDonald's RDFNL Finals Series
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VIDEO - Meacham chats before possible farewell
Ahead of what could be his last game as coach of the Sunbury Kangaroos tomorrow, Chris Meacham chats with Yeendy about his time at the Roos
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RDFNL Junior Grand Finals Info
Information on the 2015 RDFNL Junior Grand Finals at MacPherson Park, Melton for all players, parents and spectators.
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Be a part of the 2015 AFL Grand Final
Want to win a VIP experience at the 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final? Head down to Melton Toyota to find out how
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2015 Junior Presentation Night results
All of the details from Wednesday's Junior Presentation Night are here, including all of the votes from all football and netball grades
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AFL Goldfields welcome Grant McMillan
AFL Goldfields announce that Grant McMillan has been appointed as the new AFL Goldfields Football Development Manager servicing the RDFNL
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Redbacks seek leader for 2016
The Romsey FNC is on the lookout for a Head Coach to oversee its netball program and A Grade team in 2016.
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Lever makes seamless transition
On the back of his recent Rising Star nominaton, former Romsey junior Jake Lever tells of his transition from TAC Cup footy to the AFL
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Roos seek 2016 netball coaches & staff
The Broadford FNC are on the hunt for quality netball coaches and staff to join their netball program for 2016
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Romsey's Lever a Rising Star
Former Romsey junior and now Adelaide Crow Jake Lever has this week become the second former RDFNL player to be awarded an AFL Rising Star nomination
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VIDEO - Sims and Yeend shoot the breeze
Our man Yeendy catches up with Diggers Rest coach Shaun Sims ahead of the Burras' big game against the Sunbury Kangaroos tomorrow
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Meacham stands down at season's end
Sunbury Kangaroos coach Chris Meacham will stand down as senior coach following the 2015 season
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2015 Steve Turner Medal Nominees
Nominees for the 2015 Steve Turner Medal - Dome Rising Gun award from Rounds 7-12 of the RDFNL season have been announced
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Round 13 Fixture Change
The RDFNL announces a venue change in Saturday's Round 13 fixture between Woodend-Hesket and Broadford
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Rams and Centrals join forces for Blue Day
Rockbank and Melton Centrals will battle on the field and court this Sunday, but off-field they'll band together with beyondblue to battle anxiety & depression
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Behind the scenes with the Sunbury Kangaroos
Our man Yeendy goes "Behind the Scenes" with Sunbury Kangaroos president Allan Walters ahead of their huge Sunday clash with Riddell this weekend
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AFL Goldfields U17s win in Townsville
The AFL Goldfields Under 17 team defeated AFL Townsville-Mackay by 104 points at Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville, today
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AFL Goldfields Junior Training & Photos
Details for the final training session and team photos for the AFL Goldfields Junior Interleague sides ahead of Sunday's games against AFL Barwon
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Round 11 Fixture Change
The RDFNL announces a change to this weekend's Round 11 game between Woodend-Hesket and Kilmore
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AFL Goldfields U17s win in Cairns
The AFL Goldfields Under 17 team, including seven RDFNL players, defeated AFL Cairns by 76 points at Cazaly Stadium today
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Teams for Bob Davis Trophy named
AFL Goldfields has named the final teams for the Kingprint Online Bob Davis Trophy junior carnival v AFL Barwon
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AFL Goldfields Junior training
Training details for AFL Goldfields Junior interleague squads for this week are here.
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RDFNL Footy Preview - Round 9
Yeendy and Shaun look at all of this week's Round 9 senior footy, and catch up with Rupo 200 gamer Leigh Brennan
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AFL Goldfields U17 team announced
Seven RDFNL players have been selected in the 26-man squad heading to Far North Queensland next weekend
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Taz comes to Kilmore
Former Collingwood and Fremantle star Chris Tarrant will don a Kilmore jumper this weekend, and you can have lunch with Taz before the big game!
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WATCH: Round 8 Review
Yeendy is joined by RDFNL Media, Marketing & Events Manager Shaun Kelly to look back at the past weekend's Round 8 footy
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RDFNL Preview - Round 8
Our man Yeendy looks over all of this week's Round 8 senior footy action
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Cats stalwart loving 2015 success
Aaron Christiansen is enjoying Macedon's run of success after living through some lean years at the Cattery
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AFL Goldfields Junior squads announced
AFL Goldfields junior representative training squads for the KingPrint Online Bob Davis Shield carnival against AFL Barwon have been announced
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WATCH: AFL Umpires coach visits RDUA
Watch as AFL Umpires coach Hayden Kennedy visits Riddell Umpires training, and catches up with RDUA Senior Coach Michael O'Keeffe.
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RDFNL lose close battle with WRFL
The RDFNL Under 16 Interleague team lost by 22 points last night against the WRFL. More here..
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Kangas set to take on premiers
The unbeaten Sunbury Kangaroos are steeling themselves for arguably their toughest test for 2015 this weekend - reigning premiers Romsey
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Melton Toyota $7 MILLION STOCK CLEARANCE
Want to save money on your next car, win great prizes and earn your RDFNL club $$$? Come to Melton Toyota's MASSIVE stock clearance this weekend
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AFL Vic Metro Live Scores
Qtr by Qtr scores of the RDFNL Under 15 AFL Vic Metro matches at RAMS ARENA
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Vale Les Benjamin
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RDFNL victorious at Macedon
A stirring win by the RDFNL Senior Interleague team against Nepean on Saturday. Read about it here.
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Netballers go down in great match
The RDFNL's Interleague netball team gave a great account of themselves, but came up short against a strong Nepean FNL team
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RDFNL upsets Nepean FNL
It wasn't quite the Miracle on Ice, but David defeated Goliath in the 2015 Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships
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Follow Interleague action LIVE
Can't get to Tony Clarke Reserve tomorrow? Don't stress, we've got you covered!
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Senior Interleague Preview & Final Team
Yeendy's preview, the final selected team and the final word from coach Matt Power...it's all here!!
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VIDEO - Under 19 Challenge Match review
Yeendy takes a look back at last Wednesday night's Under 19 Challenge Match against the Ballarat FNL, and chats with Macedon's Ed Morrissey
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Netball squad thrills coach
RDFNL Open interleague coach Di McCormack is thrilled by the composition of her team for Saturday's Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships
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Senior & Under 19 Final Squads Announced
The final squads for this Saturday's RDFNL Interleague clash with Nepean FNL.
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Worksafe AFL Vic Country Champs
Not long now until the RDFNL take on Nepean FNL!
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Bombers flying under the radar
Riddell happy being darkhorses after solid start
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Woodgrove Shield Junior Interleague results
All of the results from the Woodgrove Shield junior interleague carnival played at Rockbank on Saturday
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Senior interleague preparations in full swing
RDFNL set to name its final team to take on the Nepean FNL in coming days
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 5 Preview
Yeendy and Shaun take a look at this week's Round 5 RDFNL fixtures
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Umpiring Expo at Centrals tomorrow
As part of Community Umpiring Round, the Riddell Umpires will be holding an Umpiring Expo at Macpherson Park tomorrow
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Lever debut success
Jake Levers stellar debut through the eyes of Chris Yeend
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 4 Review
Our man Yeendy is here to look back at everything Round 4 in RDFNL footy and netball
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Netball Interleague sides announced
The teams that will represent the RDFNL in netball at the 2015 Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships have been announced
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 4
RDFNL Media, Marketing & Events Manager Shaun Kelly joins Yeendy to look back at the Talking Points from last week and all of this week's Senior Footy
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Romsey's Jake Lever in AFL debut
Click here to read about Romsey export Jake Lever's Round 6 AFL selection.
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RDFNL announce Senior Interleague squad
**UPDATED** The RDFNL's initial squad ahead of the Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships on Wednesday 23rd May
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Under 19 Interleague Squad start training
Yeendy catches up with RDFNL Under 19 Interleague coach Chris "Hollywood" Wilson at last Wednesday night's opening training session.
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VIDEO - Nabby's Car of the Week
Nabby's back, and so is Ray Parsons from Melton Toyota to announce a fantastic offer for RDFNL clubs for the month of May
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Under 14 / 15 Squad Updates
Squad Updates postponed until Monday 4th May
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RDFNL Podcast - Round 3
The Star Weekly Group's Tara Murray joins Shaun and Chris for this week's podcast as they discuss all things RDFNL
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RDFNL Junior Interleague Match Schedule
Click here to download and view the RDFNL Junior Interleague Match Schedule
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Under 19 Interleague Squad Announced
The RDFNL have announced the full training squad for the Under 19 Football Interleague Campaign
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RDFNL announce McDonald's partnership
Watch as the Riddell District FNL announce a new partnership with McDonald's stores all throughout the RDFNL catchment area
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ANZAC Round Match Times
RDFNL Match Start times for Senior Football and Netball this weekend
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RDFNL Netball Show - Rappin' with Rupo
We catch up with Rupertswood A Grade captain Tess Abbott and B Grade skipper Brooke Hughes after their Round 1 fixture against the Sunbury Kangaroos
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Cats prepare for historic ANZAC Day clash
Macedon's footballers and netballers prepare for ANZAC Day at the Memorial Cross
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Burras romp home against Bombers
Diggers Rest make short work of a depleted Riddell in their Round 1 encounter this past Saturday. PHOTO: Leader Local Footy
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AFL Goldfields announces Junior Review
AFL Goldfields announces a review of the structure of junior football in the Region
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Under 16 Interleague Squad
Please click here for the latest squad news for the Under 16 Interleague campaign against the Ballarat FNL.
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Follow the RDFNL in 2015
Can't make it to a game today? Don't worry, we can help you stay in touch with the Riddell District FNL no matter where you are!!
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RDFNL Under 13 & Under 12 Interleague Update
The RDFNL have announced the Under 13 and Under 12 Interleague Squads.
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Blues seeking urgent playing numbers
Kilmore senior coaches David Wightman & Travis McCarty and president David Milne are urgently seeking senior footballers and netballers to pull on the Two Blue colours this year
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RDFNL beaten by Cairns
The RDFNL Under 17 Interleague side took on AFL Cairns at RAMS Arena last night.
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Heppell, Hodge headline Season Launch
Essendon star Dyson Heppell and Hawthorn premiership captain Luke Hodge will be the special guests at the 2015 RDFNL Season Launch this Wednesday night
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RDFNL announce Under 17 Team v AFL Cairns
The RDFNL has determined the team to take on AFL Cairns on April 8th.
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AFL Goldfields Footy Tipping comp open
Think you're the best AFL tipster in the land? Well prove it, by joining the 2015 AFL Goldfields AFL Tipping Competition!!
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Junior Netball Interleague Coaches wanted!
The RDFNL is seeking Expressions of Interest for our Junior Netball Interleague coaching positions for season 2015
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RDFNL U/14 & U/15 Interleague Squads Announced
2015 Under 14 and Under 15 Representative Training Squads Announced.
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RDFNL U/17 Interleague Squad announced
Initial squad to take on AFL Cairns in April
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Under 18.5 players wanted!
Lancefield FNC are seeking Under 18.5 players to join their ranks in 2015.
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Want to call footy in 2015?
RDFNL broadcast partner Highlands FM are looking for callers and technical-minded people to join their award-winning call team in 2015
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RDFNL Footy Show - Welshy talks Rams
Former Essendon FC star Andrew Welsh appears on the RDFNL Footy Show in his role as Rockbank's Ambassador of Junior Football
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AFL Goldfields seeks Game Development Officers
AFL Goldfields seek casual Game Development Officers to run exciting footy programs in the Goldfields region
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Cats chip in to help out CFA
Watch as the Macedon FNC give details about their upcoming fundraiser for the Macedon CFA
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VIDEO - Nabby's Car of the Week
The great Nabby returns for 2015 with another fantastic deal on your next car from Melton Toyota, as well as a look at the happenings at MacPherson Park
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U12 & U13 Junior Academy Squads Announced
Please click here for details of the Under 12 and Under 13 RDFL Junior Football Academy Squads for 2015.
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Redbacks hold successful junior day
Our man Yeendy headed out to Romsey's Junior Presentation Day last Sunday to see how the young Redbacks are tracking leading into the 2015 season
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RDFNL Junior Academy Squads Updated
The 2015 RDFNL Junior Academy Squads have been updated as of Friday 6th February for the Under 15 and Under 14 groups.
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Introducing VIRUS Action Sports Performance
Watch as we introduce VIRUS Action Sports Performance, a new AFL Goldfields commercial partner, and their range of unique temperature-regulating compression garments
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Essendon FC Welcome Function SOLD OUT
The Essendon FC Australia Post Community Camp Welcome Function is now SOLD OUT - thanks to everyone who has purchased tickets!
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2015 Senior Interleague confirmed
The RDFNL is thrilled to announce its opponent, and playing venue, for the 2015 VWA AFL Victoria Country Championships
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Practice Matches Wanted
Information on clubs seeking practice matches in the lead-up to the 2015 season is listed here...
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Kangaroos seeking A Grade netball coach
The Sunbury Kangaroos are hell-bent on re-entering the A Grade netball competition in 2015, but need some help on the coaching front after a recent withdrawal
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Welsh steps up for Rams juniors
Former Essendon star Andrew Welsh has committed to Rockbank - as a sponsor to help launch their junior program
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Romsey Junior Coaches Wanted
Romsey Junior Football Netball Club are looking for Coaches who have a passion to develop players & to be part of a community club .
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RDFNL Office Closure
Details of the Riddell District FNL and AFL Goldfields office closures for the Christmas/New Year period
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Lancefield Netball Trials
The Tigers, under Head Coach Alan Watson, are looking for new and experienced players to join their squad and expand on very strong performances in 2014, across all grades.
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Redbacks seek netball Head Coach
The Romsey FNC are on the lookout for an A Grade Netball/Head Coach for the 2015 season
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Burras busy on recruiting front
Not satisfied with just making the 2014 Grand Final, Diggers Rest have been very active on the recruiting front as they hunt for that elusive flag
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RSL netball 17 & Under squad announced
The Riddell District FNL's 17 & Under squad that will contest the 2015 Central Highlands Regional State League netball competition has been announced
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2015 RDFNL Fixture Released
After being ratified by clubs at the 2014 RDFNL AGM on Monday 1st December, the RDFNL are pleased to announce its 2015 Senior Fixture
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RDFNL Open RSL squad UPDATE
Details for the RDFNL's Open squad for the upcoming Central Highlands Regional State League netball tournament have been updated
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RDFNL Footy Show - AFL Draft edition
Yeendy catches up with Romsey and Calder Cannons big man, and likely top-15 draft pick, Jake Lever ahead of next Friday's AFL draft
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Broadford netball pre-season details
The Broadford FNC's 2015 netball campaign is about to get underway, and they want you to be a part of it!
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Macedon holding 2015 netball trials
The Macedon FNC's 2015 netball trials are just around the corner!
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Diggers Rest Jnrs Seeking Coaches
The Diggers Rest Junior Football Club are advertising for the following Coaching Positions for Season 2015.
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Riddell 18 & Under Netball Trials
The Riddell FNC is holding their 2015 18 & Under netball trials in the coming weeks
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VIDEO - Cats and Tigers pre-season
The RDFNL Footy Show travels to Macedon to catch up with recruits James Ferry & Damian Alexander, president Terry Kernan and coach Jeff Andrews, and to Lancefield to see coach Ash Manning and president Tony McKay
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Cats seek Under 18.5 coach
Macedon are on the hunt for an Under 18.5 football coach ahead of the 2015 season.
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Burras seek Under 18.5 footy coach
Want to coach Under 18.5 footy in 2015? The Diggers Rest FNC have the perfect opportunity for you!
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Rupertswood 2015 Netball Tryouts
Rupertswood's 2015 netball tryouts are on the horizon, with full details available here...
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Rockbank 2015 Netball Tryouts
Rockbank are holding their 2015 netball tryouts soon - check out their awesome introductory video!!
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VIDEO - Introducing new Roo Simon Clarke
Our man Yeendy never stops, catching up with Sunbury Kangaroos coach Chris Meacham and new recruit Simon Clarke
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Diggers Rest holding 2015 netball tryouts
Want to play outdoor netball in 2015? Diggers Rest's netball tryouts are just around the corner!
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Broadford to remain in RDFNL
The Riddell District FNL will again be a 13 team competition in 2015, with the Broadford FNC remaining in the league
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AFL Victoria update on player payments
AFL Victoria have released the recommendations of their Working Party into player payments in Victorian football
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Clarke signs with Sunbury Kangaroos
Simon Clarke is used to playing in blue and white in Sunbury...but in 2015, it will be with the Sunbury Kangaroos!
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Kenny to take talents to Tony Clarke Reserve
Gun goalkicker Marcus Kenny, pictured playing for Lilydale in the Eastern Football League, has signed with Macedon for season 2015
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RDFNL to host Senior Interleague again
The Riddell District FNL will again host their VWA AFL Victoria Country Championships fixture in 2015
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RDFNL Grand Final Video Now Available
All RDFNL football and netball Senior Grand Finals are available in stunning high definition as a digital download
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Hawks appoint coach, Tigers on the hunt
Woodend-Hesket FNC have appointed Ross Sleight as senior coach for 2015, whilst Lancefield are on the hunt for a new senior coach.
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Sunbury Lions JFC - Coaches Wanted
SLJFC are now taking applications for coaching positions in 2015.
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Redbacks win it for Phil
Amidst all of the stories surrounding Romsey's premiership success was a tinge of sadness, as the Redbacks remember their friend Phil Littlewood
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RDFNL Footy Show - Netball Grand Finals
Watch as Yeendy and RDFNL Netball Coordinator Rhiannon Banner preview tomorrow's Western Water Netball Grand Finals
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Bowen & Ryan Medal - all the votes
All of the votes from Bowen & Ryan Medal night for all football and netball best and fairest awards
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AFL Goldfields Holiday Camps
Great fun in the September school holidays for boys and girls aged 5-12 years old
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RDFNL Finals Footy Podcast - Episode 3
The finals footy podcast is back, with Bowen Medallist Dylan Murphy and Ryan Medallist Lauren Close this week's guests
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RDFNL Footy Show - Bowen & Ryan Medal
Chris "Yeendy" Yeend captures all of the colour from Wednesday night's Bowen & Ryan Medal Night!
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Murphy, Close win Bowen & Ryan Medals
Sunbury Kangaroo Dylan Murphy and Riddell's Lauren Close take home the 2014 Bowen & Ryan Medals as Best & Fairest players in the Riddell District Football Netball League
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Richardson, Southby at Bowen Medal
Former Richmond star Matthew Richardson and former Australian Diamonds netballer Eloise Southby are the special guests at Wednesday's Bowen & Ryan Medal Night
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Preliminary Finals Schedule
Our 2013 Senior Football and Netball Grand Finalists return to Lancefield to do it all again...this time though, for a 2014 Grand Final berth
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RDFNL Finals Preview - Week 2
Full preview of all Senior, Reserve and Under 18.5 Semi Finals played this weekend at picturesque Tony Clark Reserve in Macedon and Rockbank's Ian Cowie Reserve
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Week 2 Finals Schedule
Full schedule for Week 2 of the 2014 Melton Toyota RDFNL Finals Series is included here...
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Hawks on hunt for new coach
Glenn Hopkins has stood down as coach of the Woodend-Hesket FNC after three years.
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Week 2 Finals Venues Announced
Venues for Week 2 (Semi-Final week) of the 2014 RDFNL Senior Finals Series have been announced
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Junior Grand Final Results
All the results, best players and goalkickers from yesterday's RDFNL Junior football and netball Grand Finals
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Week 1 Finals Schedule
The schedule for week 1 of the 2014 Melton Toyota Riddell District FNL Finals Series has been announced
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Nabby's Car of the Week
Brian "Nabby' McNabb, Melton Toyota salesman extraordinare, is back with another fantastic deal on your next car from Melton Toyota
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RDFNL Footy Show - France v Indonesia
Yeendy catches up with Indonesia president John Eddy and France players Alban Scheiber and Pierre Labigang ahead of Saturday's AFL International Cup game at Diggers Rest
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Preliminary and Grand Final Venues announced
The venues for the 2014 Preliminary and Grand Final venues have been officially announced today...
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RDFNL Footy Show - Diggers Rest v Rupo
Yeendy catches up with club presidents Chris Payne (Diggers Rest) and Paul Ross (Rupertswood) to chat about a huge weekend for both clubs
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Week 1 Senior Finals Venues Announced
Venues for week 1 of the 2014 Riddell District FNL finals series have today been announced
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Injuries hit Sharks on eve of finals
Three of Rupertswood's senior players have been struck down by injury on the eve of the 2014 finals series
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RDFNL Footy Show - Junior Presentation Night
Yeendy suits up and chats to the best of the best in our Junior ranks at the 2014 Junior Presentation Night at Tabcorp Park last week
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Junior Grand Final Day THIS SUNDAY!
The biggest day on the calendar for the RDFNL's junior arm will take place at MacPherson Park this Sunday
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RDFNL Photo Gallery updated
Check out this week's RDFNL photo gallery, with great pics from RDFNL football and netball fixtures played across the past weekend
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RDFNL Footy Show - Junior Finals
Yeendy catches up with RDFNL Operations Manager Toby Boyle to chat all things RDFNL this week!
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Barassi - The Stage Show coming to Kyneton
A show for all footy lovers, Barassi - The Stage Show is coming to Kyneton Town Hall on Saturday 9th August
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VIDEO: Yeendy's Round 14 Review
The great man returns with his unique look back at Round 14 matches in the Melton Toyota RDFNL last weekend!
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Round 14 Venue Change, part 2
The Riddell District FNL announces another venue change for a Round 14 match this weekend, this time involving the Riddell FNC and Lancefield FNC
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Special guests confirmed for Women in Footy lunch
The special guests for next Friday's Women in Football Luncheon have been confirmed, with a fantastic range of speakers attending including world aerial skiing champion Jacqui Cooper!
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Round 14 Venue Change
This Saturday's fixture between Woodend-Hesket and Macedon has been moved away from the Gilbert Gordon Oval
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RDFNL Record available on-line
Missed out on your copy of the RDFNL Record this past weekend? Don't worry, we've saved one for you here...
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RDFNL Footy Show - Yeendy and the Roos
Watch as Chris "Yeendy" Yeend catches up with Sunbury Kangaroos president Allan Walters
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Petroro named in Vic Country side
Romsey's Chris Petroro has been named in the Victoria Country 2 side taking on the VAFA this weekend.
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RDFNL Footy Preview - Round 12
Riddell Umpires senior coach Michael O'Keefe joins Yeendy to talk all things umpiring, and to preview this weekend's Round 12 action
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AFL Goldfields U17 team win again
The AFL Goldfields Under 17 team's tour of Far North Queensland ended on a successful note today with a win over AFL Townsville/Mackay in Townsville
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Helmers - "I want to go undefeated"
Romsey coach Dean Helmers has stated that he wants the Redbacks to go through 2014 undefeated and win the premiership
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Unbeaten Bombers find strength in diversity
Riddell's undefeated A Grade netball season comes from having plenty of rotation options, according to coach Eliza Allen
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International Footy coming to the RDFNL
The RDFNL will take on an international flavour in Round 18, with a 2014 AFL International Cup match being played as a curtain-raiser to an RDFNL senior game
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AFL Goldfields U17 team successful
The AFL Goldfields Under 17 trip to FNQ has started with a bang, with the boys defeating AFL Cairns by 69 points at Cazaly's Stadium
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AFL Goldfields FNQ raffle winners announced
Winners of the AFL Goldfields U17 FNQ trip Fundraising Raffle announced, plus details on how to follow the boys LIVE from Cairns and Townsville
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VIDEO: Yeendy's Round 10 Review
Watch as the great Yeendy looks back at all of the Round 10 footy action in the Riddell District Football Netball League
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Cuffe takes reigns at Kangas
Sunbury Kangaroos legend, and new caretaker coach, Jamie Cuffe believes that the Roos can still do some damage in the 2014 RDFNL season
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Nabby's Car of the Week
Melton Toyota sales guru extraordinare Brian "Nabby" McNabb joins us to chat footy, Centrals and the massive End of Financial Year Sale starting at Melton Toyota tomorrow!
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VIDEO: Lancefield FNC Junior Review
Watch as Chris "Yeendy" Yeend chats with Andrew Mammolo and Tony McKay about the future direction of the Lancefield FNC's junior footy programs
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AFL Goldfields side to tour FNQ announced
Six RDFNL footballers have been selected in the AFL Goldfields Under 17 side that will travel to Far North Queensland next weekend.
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Meach returns, then stands down
Chris Meacham returned to the coaches box to guide the Sunbury Kangaroos to a stirring win over Diggers Rest, then stood down as Kangaroos coach after the game
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Round 8 Preview - with Chris Yeendy Yeend
The RDFNL oracle gazes into his crystal ball to try and find some winners for the Queen's Birthday round of matches
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VIDEO: Rupertswood v Cystic Fibrosis
Chris "Yeendy" Yeend heads down to Rupertswood to catch up with spearhead Leigh Brennan and chat about this weekend's Rupertswood v Cystic Fibrosis event.
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Four RDFNL players named in Vic Country squad
Four RDFNL players, including Macedon skipper James Wright, have been selected in the Victoria Country (2) squad to take on the VAFA
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Under 12 / 13 Carnival
Information on the Under 12 / 13 Carnival on Sunday 8th June at Salesian College.
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Tuckey v Hall
Diggers Rest take on Broadford on Sunday 8th June at Diggers Rest
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Close and Northey selected in ANL squads
Congratulations to Riddell's Lauren Close and Rupertswood's Stacey Northey on their selection in the Victorian Fury and Victorian Flames squads
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Watch RDFNL Round 7 matches
Diggers Rest's win over Riddell and Rockbank's victory over Wallan are the featured RDFNL matches on AFL Goldfields TV this week
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RDFNL netballers go down in thriller
The RDFNL's senior netball Interleague clash against the Alberton FNL was decided in the game's final seconds on Saturday
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Watch the RDFNL's Interleague matches
Couldn't get to Romsey Park on Saturday? No matter, you can watch the RDFNL's Senior Football and Netball Interleague matches right now!!
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2014 Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships - Results
Full results from the 2014 Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships
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RDFNL go down in a nailbiter
The RDFNL's Senior interleague team lost a nailbiting game against the Alberton FNL on Saturday by one point
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Follow the RDFNL's Interleague match
Can't make it to Romsey Park today? Don't worry, you can follow all of the RDFNL's Interleague action LIVS
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VIDEO - RDFNL Interleague Netball preview
Yeendy catches up with RDFNL Netball Director Kim Bailey to discuss tomorrow's Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships netball fixture against the Alberton FNL
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RDFNL announce trimmed footy squads
Football squads for Saturday's Worksafe AFL Country Championships have been trimmed ahead of tonight's final training sessions
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VIDEO - Under 18 Challenge Match review
Yeendy takes a look back at last Wednesday's Under 18 Challenge Match against the Ballarat FNL with Under 18 Interleague coach Chris Wilson
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RDFNL statement re. Broadford FNC
Official statement from the Melton Toyota Riddell District FNL regarding recent correspondance from the Broadford FNC
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RDFNL statement re. Sunbury FNC
An official statement from the RDFNL regarding recent correspondance with the Sunbury Football Netball Club
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Meach & Bull's Fundraiser coming up
The Sunbury Kangaroos are holding a special fundraising night at The Comics Lounge to raise money for Chris Meacham and Lucas "Bull" Dowson after their recent accident
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Diggers Rest FNC Auction Night this Saturday
Head down to the Diggers Rest FNC this Saturday night for their annual Auction Night and meet Warwick Capper!!
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RDFNL v MCDFNL - Junior Interleague
Information on the RDFNL Junior Interleague matches against the MCDFNL this Wednesday night at Trentham
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Round 5 preview plus Pink Footy Day show
Watch as Yeendy catches up with Romsey's Hope Hamilton and Tammy Dawson to preview the Redbacks' Pink Footy Day tomorrow, as well as the great man's written preview of this week's Round 5 matches
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RDFNL Senior Interleague Squad announced
The Melton Toyota Riddell District FNL is pleased to announce the initial Senior Interleague training squad for 2014
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Under 14 Interleague Update
The Under 14 Interleague Squad has been divided into two squads. See more here
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Nabby's Car of the Week
Watch Melton Toyota sales gun and local footy legend Brian "Nabby" McNabb talk footy and give RDFNL fans a fantastic offer on your next car from Melton Toyota
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Round 4 Preview - with Chris Yeendy Yeend
Not only does the great man preview Round 4, but he also catches up with Woodend-Hesket president Stuart Braddy to discuss the Hawks' match on Sunday against Romsey and Brendan Fevola's appearanc
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Umpiring Is Everyone's Business
This weekend is Umpiring is Everyone's Business Round in the RDFNL - here's some more details about what the round means
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Under 14 Interleague Update
Squad news for the Under 14 Interleague
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RDFNL Round 3 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man brings us the most in-depth preview of all six Round 3 senior footy matches, including today's two ANZAC Day matches
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Ollie celebrates another milestone
RDFNL President and Riddell Umpires games record holder Alan "Ollie" Matthews celebrates another milestone tomorrow - his 500th senior match!
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 3
Yeendy's back, joining Toby Boyle to look at some of the big issues in the RDFNL this week
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Bombers far too strong on Good Friday
Reigning premiers Riddell flexed their muscles on Good Friday, smashing Wallan by 122 points
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Good Friday Preview - Wallan v Riddell
RDFNL media oracle Chris "Yeendy" Yeend previews tomorrow's Good Friday clash between Wallan and Riddell
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VIDEO - RDFNL Under 18 Interleague preview
RDFNL media guru Chris "Yeendy" Yeend catches up with RDFNL Under 18 Interleague coach Chris Wilson at his 2014 squad's initial training run
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"Fevolution" coming to Woodend-Hesket
Former Carlton and Brisbane spearhead Brendan Fevola will play a one-off game for Woodend-Hesket in Round 4.
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RDFNL Highlights - Round 2
Highlights from Round 2 of RDFNL action - including a spectacular mark by Sunbury Kangaroo Kayne Murphy - are now available here on the RDFNL website
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RDFNL Footy Preview - Round 2
RDFNL staff Shaun Kelly and Toby Boyle preview all of this week's RDFNL football and netball action
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Riddell FNC seeks Head Trainer
The Riddell FNC require the services of a Head Trainer for their Senior football side in 2014
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Redbacks kick off 2014 where they left 2013
Reigning A Grade premier Romsey started 2014 in ominous form with a big win over Broadford
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Meacham rates R1 win as one of best
Sunbury Kangaroos coach Chris Meacham rates his side's Round 1 win over Rupertswood as one of their best in his time at the club
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Riddell v Melton Centrals R2 Venue Change
A message from Riddell president Jason Allen regarding a venue change for the Bombers' match against Melton Centrals this Saturday.
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Round 1 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The RDFNL's resident oracle returns for 2014 with his prognostications on Round 1 of the 2014 season
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UPDATED - U/18 Interleague Squad Announced
Details on the initial Under 18 Interleague Squad for 2014
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Jordan returns to junior club
New Rupertswood coach Ben Jordan is looking forward to the Sharks' improvement in their second RDFNL senior season
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RDFNL seek Interleague Netball Coach
The Melton Toyota Riddell District FNL seeks an experienced netball coach to lead our Open squad at the Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships
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RDFNL U/15 & U/14 Interleague Squads
Information on initial Under 14 and Under 15 squads and training.
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2014 AFL Draftstar Camp at Kilmore
Draftstar are running a two-day residential footy camp at Kilmore during the April school holidays for 11 to 17 year old footballers...
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Want to call footy or netball in 2014?
Calling all budding radio stars - Highlands FM are looking for volunteers to assist with their coverage of the RDFNL in 2014
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2014 Trentham Cup results
MCDFNL club Trentham hosted their annual Trentham Cup pre-season competition on the weekend, with Lancefield and Woodend-Hesket having success on the day
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Umpiring Is Everyone's Business
The Riddell Umpires have launched their recruiting drive for 2014, using a familiar message...
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RSL Netball - Round 5 preview
The Riddell District FNL's Regional State League netball sides face their toughest challenge to date tonight as they take on the Ballarat FNL...
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2014 AFL Goldfields Tipping Comp Launched
The 2014 AFL Goldfields AFL Tipping Competition is now open - YOU could win a 50 inch flat screen plasma TV!
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Vale Phil Littlewood
The Riddell District FNL mourns the loss of Romsey FNC assistant coach Phil Littlewood
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RSL Netball - Round 4 preview
Round 4 of the Central Highlands Regional State League netball comp is on tonight, with the Riddell District FNL sides looking to maintain winning streaks
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Burras upbeat in quest to go one better
New Diggers Rest coach Shaun Sims is buoyed by the prospects coming into his club ahead of the 2014 season
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Rams require netball players & coach
Rockbank are looking for an A Grade netball coach plus netballers to help fill all of their sides
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Regional State League netball - Round 3 preview
Our Open Regional State League side will look to rebound from last week's loss, whilst our 17 & Under side will want to continue their winning streak
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Regional State League netball - Round 2 preview
The RDFNL's Regional State League netball sides are in action in Round 2 of the RSL competition tonight
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RDFNL Junior Academy Returns
The RDFNL Junior Football Academy returns on Monday 17th February. Academy coaches and players click here for important information.
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AFL JuMP & RDFNL Junior Club Rego Days
A list of all known RDFNL Junior Club Registration Days, plus some information on changes to the RDFNL's junior structure for 2014 and the AFL's Junior Match Policy
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Junior Interleague Coaching Applications
The RDFNL are calling for interested and qualified people to apply for Junior Football Coaching positions for the 2014 Interleague Campaign.
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RDFNL in Regional State League netball comp
The RDFNL are competing in the Netball Victoria Central Highlands Regional State League netball competition in Ballarat
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Rams looking for junior footballers
The Rockbank Rams are on the hunt for junior footballers of all ages!
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Netball Victoria Summer Shootout Clinic
Kids aged 8-15 years can join Australian Diamonds superstar Eloise Southby-Halbish at a special netball clinic!
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Centrals confident as junior ranks swell
The introduction of an Under 18.5 team has Melton Centrals coach Brian Wheelahan dreaming of a return to senior finals action
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Coaching change at Rams
Robbie Lynch replaced outgoing Leigh Sporle as club looks to improve in 2014
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The Bulldogs are coming to town!!
The Western Bulldogs will be in Melton and Bacchus Marsh for their annual Community Camp next week, and YOU can join them!!
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Redbacks ready to recapture the flag
New Romsey coach Dean Helmers says that the club has the belief it can go all the way in 2014
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Melton Toyota Christmas Message
Grant Harrison, Melton Toyota Dealer Principal, has a special Christmas message for all RDFNL members!!
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2014 Trentham Cup applications open
Applications are now open for the 2014 Trentham Cup pre-season football and netball competition
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Seasons Greetings & Office Closures
AFL Goldfields Regional General Manager Rod Ward has a special Christmas message for all involved in the RDFNL, as well as advising of RDFNL seasonal office closures
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Redbacks ready to bite back in 2014
Under the guidance of new coach Dean Helmers (pictured), the Romsey Football Netball Club had their first intra-club practice match last week with ten new recruits on the track
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Riddell Umpires launch new website
The Riddell Umpires have unveiled their new-look website
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2014 RDFNL Senior Interleague schedule
The 2014 Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships schedule has been announced, with a jump up the rankings for the RDFNL.
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RDFNL Annual General Meeting this Tuesday
The RDFNL's AGM will be held at Sunbury Lions JFC, Boardman Reserve, Sunbury on Tuesday 3rd December at 7:30pm
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Melton Toyota renew as RDFNL Naming Rights Partner
Melton Toyota's commitment to local football continues, agreeing to be the Naming Rights Partner of the RDFNL for a further three years
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Woodend/Hesket seek Netball Players & Coaches
The Woodend/Hesket FNC seek players and coaches for the 2014 RDFNL season.
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O'Keeffe wins state Coach of the Year award
Riddell Umpires senior coach Michael O'Keeffe was recently awarded the Victorian Umpires Coach of the Year award for 2013
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2014 RDFNL Fixture released
The RDFNL playing fixture for 2014 has officially been released, with Romsey and Broadford set to kick the season off under lights
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RDFNL grounds in use for "World" games?
RDFNL venues could be used for the 2014 International Cup
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RDFNL Office Closure
The RDFNL Office will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 12th November to 9am Monday 18th November
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Regional State League Netball Trials Coming Up
Tryouts for the RDFNL squads to be entered into the Central Highlands Regional State League netball competition are just around the corner...
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RDFNL Junior Academy under way
The RDFNL's 2013/14 Junior football Academy commenced last Monday night, with AFL stars in attendance
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Helmers takes helm at Romsey
The Redbacks appoint 2012 assistant coach Dean Helmers as senior coach for season 2014
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Hall a chance to play again in 2014
Having secured Skip Bray as coach, Broadford are "poised" to re-sign former AFL star Barry Hall for 2014.
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Sunbury seeks Reserves coach for 2014
Looking for a new (or your next) coaching challenge? The Sunbury Lions are looking for a Reserves coach in 2014
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Carey to coach Blues in 2014
Former Northern Football League Operations Manager and Whittlesea premiership coach Jarrad Carey will coach Kilmore in 2014
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Jordan named new Rupertswood coach
Ben Jordan (pictured with president Rob Morrice) has today been appointed as the senior coach of the Rupertswood FNC for season 2014.
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RDFNL Grand Final video AVAILABLE NOW
All senior RDFNL football and netball Grand Finals are available for purchase via digital download here
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2013 Grand Final Day - the wash-up
Reflections on what was a fantastic 2013 RDFNL Grand Final Day, thanks to the Weekly Group
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RDFNL Photo Galleries updated
Stacks of photos from RDFNL Grand Final day have been uploaded to the RDFNL online gallery!!
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RDFNL Footy Show - GRAND FINAL EDITION
The RDFNL Footy Show's Grand Final edition is here, as we look towards the biggest day on the RDFNL calendar
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2013 RDFNL Grand Final Day Schedule
All of the information for the RDFNL's biggest day of the year!
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Watch Cuffe's RDFNL farewell
Sunbury Kangaroos and RDFNL legend Jamie Cuffe walked from an RDFNL ground for the final time on Saturday
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Listen to Week 3 RDFNL Finals LIVE
A huge day of RDFNL Finals footy on radio for RDFNL Preliminary Final day, starting with Under 18.5 games today
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Goodwin wins Bowen, Hulls wins Ryan
Macedon's Darren Goodwin and Melton Centrals' Renee Hulls are the 2013 Bowen and Ryan Medallists respectively
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RDFNL Junior Grand Finals available for purchase
Want to purchase a copy of one of the RDFNL Junior Grand Finals held on Sunday 25th August? No worries...all the information is inside!!
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Week 3 Senior Finals Schedule Announced
All of the details for this weekend's Preliminary Finals are included here...
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RDFNL Footy Show - Finals edition
The RDFNL Footy Show returns to talk finals, as Yeendy and Shaun disect all of the finals action and we talk to a Woodend league B&F winner
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Week 2 Senior Finals Schedule Announced
The Week 2 Senior Finals schedule is here, with games on both Saturday & Sunday this weekend...
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Week 1 Finals Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man takes a look over the three senior games in the first week of the 2013 RDFNL Finals Series
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Junior Presentation Night - all of the results
All of the results from last night's Junior Presentation Night at Tabcorp Park, Melton
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RDFNL Junior Grand Final Day this Sunday
Here's the schedule for RDFNL Junior Grand Final Day at Melton's MacPherson Park this Sunday
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Week 1 Senior Finals Schedule announced
All of the matches and venues for the first week of the 2013 RDFNL Finals Series are announced here...
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Round 18 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man takes his last look into his home-and-away crystal ball for season 2013...
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 17 Nomination
Round 17 Nomination - Anthony Sammut (Riddell FNC)
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Week 1 Senior Finals Venues Announced
Venues for the first week of the RDFNL Senior Finals have been announced today...
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RDFNL Junior Finals - Week 2
All of the information regarding the second week of Junior Finals this coming weekend
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Round 17 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man looks across all of the games in the RDFNL's penultimate home-and-away round tomorrow
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Woodend/Hesket v Rupertswood RELOCATION
Tomorrow's Woodend/Hesket v Rupertswood fixtures have been relocated - see story for details
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 16 Nomination
Round 16 Nomination - Jack Kernan (Macedon FNC)
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Cats win upper hand in finals race
Macedon's hard-fought victory over Rockbank has them in the box seat to claim fifth spot
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Roos premiership defence on track
The Sunbury Kangaroos have set themselves for a top-two finish after disposing of Romsey last Saturday
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Round 16 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man casts his eye over what's sure to be a finals-shaping round of RDFNL football
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 15 Nomination
Round 15 nomination - Angus Storey (Romsey FNC)
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Roos have double chance in sights
The Sunbury Kangaroos have their sights on having two cracks at defending their 2012 flag after defeating Lancefield last weekend
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Cats keep finals hopes alive
Macedon unleashed their best performance of the season to keep their finals hopes alive against Romsey last Saturday
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 14 Nomination
Round 14 Nomination - Damien Korp (Wallan FNC)
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Want to earn YOUR Trade Qualification?
Community Training Initiatives are helping turn your trade skills into nationally recognised qualifications
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Burras end Bombers unbeaten run
Riddell's first loss of season 2013 came at the hands of Diggers Rest on Saturday
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Rams finals hopes still alive
Rockbank's finals hopes remain alive after their eight-point win over Melton Centrals
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 13 Nomination
Round 13 Nomination - John Corso (Rupertswood FNC)
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Coming Together for Casey
The Riddell District FNL is proud to support "Coming Together for Casey" and the Casey Tutungi Fund
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Undefeated Bombers leave Redbacks reeling
Riddell bring out some of their best on Saturday to defeat a depleted, but competitive, Romsey
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RDFNL Footy Show - Round 13 edition
It's back folks - the RDFNL Footy Show returns, with Rockbank's jumpers for tomorrow's NAIDOC match unveiled in compelling interviews
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RDFNL juniors train with Bombers
A group of Under 14 players from the RDFNL featured in the Essendon FC's annual Talent Camp
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Coaching Positions - VU St Albans Womens FC
Senior Assistant and Reserves coaching positions at VU St Albans Spurs Women's FC. For more information, click here.
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RDFNL Round 13 Preview - with Chris Yeendy Yeend
The RDFNL oracle glances into his crystal ball to see what Round 13 will bring across the league tomorrow!!
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Rockbank to host NAIDOC match
This weekend, Rockbank's home match against Rupertswood will be part of the Rockbank NAIDOC Carnival
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 12 Nomination
Round 12 Nomination - Harley Cameron (Rockbank FNC)
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Bombers inflict Roos second loss
Riddell's A Grade netballers inflict just the second loss of the season on the Sunbury Kangaroos
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Burras slightly off their game, but still win
Diggers Rest coach Jamie Elliott acknowledges that his side were slightly off, but still had enough to defeat a depleted Romsey
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Bombers remain undefeated after toppling Roos
Riddell made the trip to Boardman Reserve last Sunday, returning with their unbeaten 2013 season still intact
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Kilmore searching for coaches for 2014 season
Want to coach Kilmore in 2014? Find out here how you can apply.
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RDFNL Round 12 Preview - with Chris Yeendy Yeend
Highlands FM's number one man takes an in-depth look at all six games (yep, they're all here) across the RDFNL this weekend
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Romsey celebrate under lights
Romsey take home the four points in a thriller against Broadford under lights last Friday night
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Tuckey dominating for Diggers Rest
Brent Tuckey boots an amazing fifteen goals against Rupo as the Burras look the team to beat
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 11 Nomination
Round 11 Nomination - Nick Sheldon (Kilmore FNC)
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Under 16.5's win in Townsville
The AFL Goldfields Under 16.5 team had a big win in Townsville today, with Melton's Kayne Wilson and Sunbury Lion Billy Fellows both prominent
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Follow the AFL Goldfields Under 16.5 squad
The team takes a stroll in tropical Townsville ahead of today's game
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AFL Goldfields Under 16.5 team win in Cairns
After a slow start, the AFL Goldfields side win handsomely at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns
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RDFNL Round 11 Preview - with Chris Yeendy Yeend
The great man's views on all of this weekend's RDFNL Round 11 action, starting tonight at Romsey Park!
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AFL Goldfields U16.5 FNQ Trip Raffle Winners
Winners from the AFL Goldfields U16.5 FNQ Trip raffle have been announced...
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 10 Nomination
Round 10 Nomination - Geordie Taylor (Woodend-Hesket FNC)
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Harris has big day as Bombers get up
Riddell have a big A Grade netball win over Broadford with Christine Harris netting 66 goals
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Hawks claim first win for season
Spirits were high at Woodend-Hesket on Saturday night as the Hawks defeated Kilmore for their first win for 2013
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"Dumb football" costs Rupo dearly
Finals still on the radar for the newest fish in the RDFNL pond, despite Rupertswood's loss to Melton Centrals last Saturday
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Swisse Quality Club of the Year
Does your club have what it takes to win the Swisse Quality Club of the Year??
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Redbacks and Roos to play under lights
This Friday night, Romsey take on Broadford (and Barry Hall) at Romsey Park in the first RDFNL senior game to be played under lights
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RDFNL Round 10 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
Fresh from dominating the 2013 Southern Community Media Association awards, the great Yeendy looks at this week's Round 10 RDFNL action
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Under 16.5 Rep Team to tour FNQ announced
The AFL Goldfields Under 16.5 team to play in Cairns and Townsville, which includes six RDFNL youngsters, was announced last night
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Roos celebrate Hall's 300th in style
Broadford record a narrow win over Wallan in Barry Hall's 300th game of senior football last Saturday
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 9 Nomination
Round 9 Nomination - Steve Fogarty (Diggers Rest FNC)
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Bombers remain undefeated after lapses cost Centrals
Riddell remain alone atop the RDFNL ladder as the only undefeated Senior side, whilst Melton Centrals crash to their fifth straight defeat
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Statement regarding incident at Wandong
RDFNL statement re. alleged incident at Wandong yesterday
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North West AFCA Coach of the Month Awards
Nominate your club's coach for the North West Australian Football Coaches Association Coach of the Month awards for May 2013
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RDFNL Round 9 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man gives us his Round 9 prognostications!!
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Riddell seek U15 Netball Development Squad Coach
The Riddell FNC are looking for someone special to coach their Under 15 netball development squad - see details within...
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RDFNL take out Under 13 Carnival
The RDFNL Under 13 team has won the annual Junior Carnival played at Burnside Heights on Sunday.
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Barry Hall to play 300th senior game this weekend
Hall plays his 300th senior game across all levels of football for Broadford against Wallan this coming Saturday
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RDFNL Footy Show - Week 9 Now On-Line
Sunbury Kangaroos coach Chris Meachem makes an appearance ahead of tomorrow's Grand Final rematch against Romsey, and what was that noise that made Yeendy react that way??
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RDFNL Round 8 Prevew - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
As he does every week, the great Chris Yeend gives his thoughts on the coming weekend's RDFNL action
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 6 & 7 nominations
Alex Shipard from Woodend-Hesket and Jake Young from Sunbury Kangaroos are the Round 6 & 7 nominations for the Steve Turner Medal
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Challenge Matches v Ballarat FNL tonight
The previously postponed Netball Challenge matches against the Ballarat FNL will be played at Bacchus Marsh tonight
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Frawley launches 2013 Wingman Awards
Former St Kilda star, and AFL Coaches Association CEO Danny Frawley, launches the 2013 Wingman Off-Field Champion Awards at RDFNL House
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RDFNL Footy Show - Week 8 Now On-Line
Guests galore - Daniel Paproth from the Weekly Group, the great Nabby from Melton Toyota and even Spud Frawley join the show this week!
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RDFNL Round 7 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man casts an eye over all of the RDFNL's footy this weekend...
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Stars unite to stamp out racism
Some of Australia's biggest sporting names join forces to launch the "Racism. It Stops With Me" campaign
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DraftStar footy camp coming to Ballarat!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - book your 11 to 17 year old footy mad son or daughter into DraftStar's high performance footy camp in Ballarat on July 8-9 and receive $100 off the booking price!
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RDFNL make triumphant Interleague return
The Riddell District FNL's celebrate their re-introduction into the Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships with four thumping wins
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RDFNL Interleague Results
All of the football and netball results from yesterday's Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Championships
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RDFNL Senior Interleague Side
The selected Senior side to take on the KDFNL tomorrow in Tatura...
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RDFNL Live Scores - live from Senior Interleague day
Can't make it to Tatura tomorrow? Follow all of the LIVE SCORES from both football and both netball games on our LiveScores app!
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Senior Interleague Final Training Squad
The final 27 players in the RDFNL's Senior Interleague training squad are listed here
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RDFNL Footy Show - Week 6 Now On-Line
Chris and Shaun take the show on the road again - to Ballarat this time, to catch up with RDFNL Under 18 Interleague coach Chris Wilson after the Challenge Match last Wednesday
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RDFNL Round 6 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man gives the most in-depth RDFNL preview in the game for another week!
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Under 18 Challenge Match Results
The RDFNL was defeated by the Ballarat FNL by 66 points at Ballarat's Eastern Oval last night
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Netball Challenge Matches CANCELLED
Under 18 football, though, is still on at Ballarat's Eastern Oval at 7pm
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 5 Nomination
Nick Arnold from the Macedon FNC is this week's nomination for the Steve Turner Medal - RDFNL Dome Rising Gun award
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Bombers take top spot
Riddell moves to the top of the RDFNL ladder with a win over a gallant Rockbank last weekend
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RDFNL Round 5 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man gazes into his crystal ball for his Round 5 RDFNL prognostications...
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RDFNL Footy Show - Week 5 Now On-Line
The boys venture out to Under 14 Interleague training at Boardman Reserve
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Watch highlights from last week's Senior games
Highlights from the Round 4 matches between Rupertswood and Wallan and the Diggers Rest-Rockbank match are now available HERE!!
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Steve Turner Medal 2013 - Round 4 Nomination
The Round 4 nomination for the Steve Turner Medal - RDFNL Dome Rising Gun is David Quillerat from the Romsey FNC
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Redbacks run over Centrals
Romsey kept it's unbeaten 2013 alive, whilst ending that of Melton Centrals on Saturday afternoon
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Melton Centrals spoil Romsey's party
Centrals choose Romsey's Pink Netball Day to make amends for their 2012 Preliminary Final loss
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RDFNL Senior Records now available on-line!
Back issues of the 2013 RDFNL Record are now available to be downloaded in PDF format
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RDFNL announce Senior Interleague squad
The preliminary training squad for the RDFNL side to contest the Worksafe AFL Country Championships is announced
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RDFNL Footy Show - Week 4 Now On-Line
The great Chris Yeend and the RDFNL's Shaun Kelly discuss all things football and netball across the RDFNL again this week.
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RDFNL Round 4 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
Read the great man's prognostications on this weekends fourth round of RDFNL action for season 2013
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Watch highlights from last week's Senior games
Highlights from the Rupertswood v Wallan and Diggers Rest v Rockbank games are now available HERE!
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2013 Steve Turner Medal Rounds 1-3 nominations announced
The Melton Toyota Riddell District FNL have announced the first three nominations for the Steve Turner Medal - RDFNL Dome Rising Gun Award.
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RDFNL Footy Show - Week 3 Now On-Line
Join the RDFNL Footy Show crew as they chat all things RDFNL Football and netball, and chat with Romsey star Hope Hamilton about their upcoming Pink Netball Day
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RDFNL Round 3 Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
The great man casts his expert eye over the remaining Round 3 matches
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RDNFL ANZAC Day Preview - with Chris "Yeendy" Yeend
Our resident footy guru casts his expert eye over tomorrow's big ANZAC Day clash between the Sunbury Kangaroos and Rockbank at Boardman Reserve
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Burras deny reigning premiers
Diggers Rest notch their first win for the season at the expense of the Sunbury Kangaroos
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RDFNL Junior Grading Update - Important
Important information and directives from the RDFNL regarding the Junior Structure and Grading for 2013
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BFNL Announces Additions to Admin Team
The Red Onion Creative Ballarat Football & Netball League is pleased to announce that 3 new members will be joining our team in 2013 to assist in the administration and services that the Ballarat FNL provides to the BFNL Clubs, Maryborough Castlemaine Distinct FNL and the Riddell District FNL.
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Young stars to live AFL dream
The Riddell District Football League is excitedly celebrating the news that four of its top line young players have been drafted to the AFL next year.
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Star cat is now a swan
Macedon's Matthew Dick is ready to take the AFL world by storm when he joins the Sydney Swans.
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Riddell District FL Annual General Meeting
The RDFL AGM will be held Monday 3rd December 2012, 7.30pm at Diggers Rest FNC Social Rooms.
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Rupo Ready for the RDFL
Rupertswood Football Netball Club is all set to go for its 2013 season launch in the Riddell District Football League.
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Wheelahan & Nankervis re sign
The Melton Central FNC and Brian Wheelahan have come to terms for the 2013 and 2014 season.
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Renee Hulls signs on
The Melton Central Football & Netball Club is pleased to announce Renee Hulls as the Netball Operations Manager for Season 2013.
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AFLCA Wingman Awards - Matt Darby - Riddell FNC
The AFL Coaches Association, Department of Justice and the RDFL congratulate Riddell FNC Under 18 player Matthew Darby on winning the 2012 AFLCA Wingman Award for the Riddell District.
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3 new & very exciting Employment Opportunities !!
The Ballarat Football & Netball League offers this rare and exciting opportunity to appoint 3 highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individuals to assist with the administration of football and netball for the Leagues & Clubs under the Ballarat FNL “Hub”.
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Rupertswood Join the RDFL
RUPERTSWOOD will become the 13th senior team in the Riddell District Football League next season.
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Scoble to coach Bombers
Riddell Football Netball Club has welcomed veteran small forward Troy Scoble as senior coach for season 2013 Riddell District Football League.
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RDFL Junior Academy - Opening Session
The Riddell District Football League launched its new Junior Academy on Monday at Diggers Rest.
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RDFL returns to Interleague Competition
2013 will signal the return of representative football to the RDFL Senior Competition.
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Junior Academy Update
Details on upcoming RDFL Junior Academy sessions
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Netball Coaches Wanted - WHFNC
The Woodend-Hesket FNC are seeking applications for their A,B and C Grade Netball Coaching positions for 2013.
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RDFL A GRADE GRAND FINAL
This years A grade grand final lived up to all expectations
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RDFL B GRADE NETBALL GRAND FINAL
The Macedon Cats went into this game the red hot favourties to win this year’s B grade grand final. They have been the form team all season and would have been the hottest favourites of the day. Someone forgot to tell Romsey that.
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RDFL C GRADE NETBALL GRAND FINAL
This years C grade Grand Final was a battle of our up and coming younger players in the competition.
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Sunbury Kangaroos Seniors - Premiers 2012
The Sunbury Kangaroos have created history in dramatic fashion with their first-ever senior premiership, defeating Romsey at Lancefield Park on Sunday.
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Riddell Reserves - Premiers 2012
Riddell's Reserves finished off a magnificent day for the club with a gutsy seven-point win over minor premiers Diggers Rest to take home the premiership.
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Riddell 18s Premiers 2012
Riddell is celebrating long and hard after taking home the RDFL Under 18.5s premiership with a 23-point win over Wallan.
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Macedon wins 2012 A Grade Premiership
Macedon won the 2012 A Grade Premiership with a nail biting win.
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Sunbury Kangaroos win 2012 Senior Premiership.
The Sunbury Kangaroos are the 2012 RDFL Premiers
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Live Radio Coverage of Grand Final Day!!
Tune into 100.7 Highlands FM and 88.1 FM from 9am for the live and exclusive coverage of the RDFL finals series.
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Romsey make it a repeat serve on GF day.
The Romsey Redbacks have secured their spot in the 2012 RDFL senior grand final this week against the Sunbury Kangaroos after a commanding 34-point win over Diggers Rest at Tony Clarke Reserve in Macedon.
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RDFL Night of Nights
The Riddell District Football Netball League held its annual Bowen and Ryan Medal presentation night at the Lakeside Reception Centre in Taylors Lakes on Wednesday.
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Best and Fairest Votes - Club by Club (Netball)
Vote tally breakdown per club.
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Best and Fairest Votes - Club by Club (Football)
Attached in the vote total breakdown per team.
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RDFL Bowen/Ryan Medal Night
Last night at Taylors Lakes Reception Centre the RDFL hosted its “night of nights” with approximately 350 people in attendance to witness Diggers Rest on baller Cameron Woods win the Percy Bowen Medal as well as Broadford’s Centre Sarah Douglas take out the Jannine Ryan Medal.
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Roos leap into grand final
The Sunbury Kangaroos are through to their second successive grand final after defeating Romsey by 27 points at the Kyneton Showgrounds in the second semi-final on Saturday
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Sheahan sinks Bombers flag dreams
Diggers Rest has ended Riddell's finals hopes and advances through to the 2012 RDFL preliminary final to take on Romsey at Macedon on Saturday
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Bombers sink Cats' finals ship
Riddell kept its finals dreams alive after it defeated Macedon by 13 points in the second elimination final at the Boardman Reserve.
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Centrals wrapped in red and black web
Romsey is through to the second semi-final after an 86-point demolition of Melton Centrals at Romsey Park in the first elimination final on Sunday.
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Roos bounce over Burras
The Sunbury Kangaroos are one step closer to their second straight grand final after they defeated Diggers Rest by 14 points in the qualifying final at the J.J Clancy Reserve in Kilmore on Saturday.
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Davo's day out
Matt Davidson's sparkling performance
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Around the Grounds - Round 18
The Riddell District Football League home and away season reached a climax on Saturday.
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"Davo" Brings up the 100 again.
Romsey star forward Matt Davidson acheived the 100 goal in a season mark for the second year running on Saturday in the Redbacks win over Rockbank.
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Juniors build on success
The Riddell District Junior Football League hits McPherson Park in Melton on Sunday for the first time in three years
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RDFL Junior Best & Fairest Night
Winners list for the RDFL Junior Best & Fairest Night.
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Around the Grounds - Round 17
Melton Central secured its 2012 seniors finals berth with a strong 18-point win over reigning premier Romsey at Romsey Park.
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Cats lock in finals berth.
Macedon cemented its place in fifth position on the RDFL ladder with a 39-point victory over Kilmore in challenging conditions at the Tony Clarke Reserve on Saturday.
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Around the Grounds - Round 16
The Sunbury Kangaroos have stepped up their preparations for a tilt at the 2012 premiership with a hard fought 19 point win over Romsey at the Boardman Reserve on Saturday.
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Bombers tune up for Finals
It may not have been the biggest match on paper for the round but Riddell had to work hard at every contest to keep ahead of rival Lancefield.
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Lever earns Scholarship
After a successful Under 16's championship, Romsey young gun Jake Lever has been offered a scholarship with the AIS.
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Around the Grounds - Round 15
The battle for finals positions could not be any closer with Macedon, Wallan and Melton Centrals all fighting for the remaining two positions.
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Hawks swoop on Roos
It may not have been the biggest game of the season between two league heavyweights but the battle between Woodend/Hesket and Broadford provided plenty of excitement on Saturday.
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Around the Grounds - Round 14
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Romsey clip Magpies
Romsey star full forward Matt Davidson put on a clinic on Saturday when he kicked 11 of the best goals fans will see this year as his team cruised to a 92-point win over Wallan at Romsey Park on Saturday.
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RDFL Young Guns Strong Showing
Three local junior footballers have produced strong performances to make their mark on the biggest stage of their young careers.
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Cats clip Hawks' feathers
Macedon ended a four-game losing streak with a gritty 26-point win over old foe Woodend/Hesket at the Tony Clarke Reserve on Saturday.
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"New" RDFL House open for operation
The new address of the league is 3a Sussex Court , Sunbury VIC 3429. Our postal address will remain as PO Box 2162, Sunbury VIC 3429 and this is the preferred mail address for any correspondence. Contact details will remain the same below.
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Bombers swoop in last quarter.
It may not have been the most attractive game of football, but Riddell and the Sunbury Kangaroos put on a world class example of hard physical football in game one of the RDFL round 13 split round on Sunday afternoon at the Riddells Creek Reserve.
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RDFL young guns to represent Vic Metro
Jack James, Matthew Goodyear (Gisborne) and Jake Lever (Romsey), have been named to represent Vic Metro who will be playing in Sydney in the Under 16 AFL championships starting July 7.
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Riddell Bombers Vs Sunbury Kangaroos - Sunday 8th July 2012
This weekend, the Riddell Bombers play host to the Sunbury Kangaroos on Sunday 8th July, the game is a stand alone and is the scheduled Round 13 fixture between the clubs.
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Redbacks slide to victory over Cats
Romsey Redbacks have strengthened their dominance in the RDFL competition with a 27-point win over Macedon at Tony Clarke Reserve on Saturday.
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Pies strengthen position in top six
Wallan has earnt some breathing space inside the top six with a hard-fought 31-point win over Woodend/Hesket at a very muddy Gilbert Gordon Oval.
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Former Burra to star in EJ Whitten Legends Game
Former Diggers Rest Utility Dan Reilly will tonight suit up for the Big V in the EJ Whitten Legends game.
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Martin hero for Hawks
Woodend/Hesket's Daniel Martin helped his side salvage a remarkable two-point win against Kilmore at the J.J Clancy Reserve on Saturday.
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Redbacks blitz Burras in onslaught
It was built up as the match of the season. The undefeated Diggers Rest which had conquered all challengers and the reigning premier Romsey who sat hot on its heels in second place.
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Lever set to wear the big V
Romsey young gun Jake Lever set to wear Big V
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Tough day at the titles for RDFL junior sides
IT was a tough day for the Riddell District Football League’s four under-14 and under-15 representative sides last Monday, with none able to take the points in the third round of the AFL Victoria Metropolitan Junior Championship.
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Plowman will ‘go high
VIC Metro coach Rohan Welsh says the loss of Calder Cannon Lachlan Plowman hurt the rep side.
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Rampaging Roos roll Rams for seventh victory
SUNBURY Kangaroos chalked up another win big win on Saturday, downing Rockbank by 74 points despite some inaccurate kicking on goal.
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Riddell back in touch
Riddell returned to the winners’ list with a thumping 97-point victory over Kilmore on Saturday at the Riddell Reserve.
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Junior Interleague Results
Results from the Interleague Weekend
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Riddell District FL overcome Western Region FL in Interleague clash
Last night at Melton Recreation Reserve in Melton, the Riddell District FL hosted the Western Region FL in the annual Under 16 Interleague match.
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CATS SEND BOMBERS CRASHING
Macedon made its mark on the competition with a thrilling two-point victory of Riddell at home on Saturday. Tony Clarke Reserve was bathed in sunshine as the Cats fought out their third-straight heart-stopping clash in as many weeks against the highly fancied Riddell outfit on their home turf.
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Macedon keeps spot in race
MACEDON’S A grade netballers pre-empted the same winning margin as the senior footballers at the weekend with a two-goal victory against the Riddell Bombers.
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RDFL takes on the best in Melbourne
The Riddell District Junior Football League kicked off its interleague campaign at Northcote and Sunbury on Wednesday night as part of the AFL Victoria Metropolitan Championships.
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Elbowed out
IT'S LUCKY that Lachie Plowman isn't the type to dwell on things. If he were, he would have a bit on his mind this week.
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Cats out of battle for top ladder spot
MELTON Central brought Macedon back to the pack with a seven-goal win to roll the last remaining unbeaten team in Riddell District Netball League A grade.
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Draw shunts Centrals from top six
MELTON Central’s winless streak at Tony Clarke Reserve will reach a decade but the Blues did emerge with a draw at least in Riddell District Football League at the weekend.
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Burra's ablaze
DIGGERS Rest has continued riding a wave of good form, extending its 2012 unbeaten run to seven with a 20-point win over Sunbury Kangaroos on Saturday.
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Steady Cats keep firm grip on top rung of ladder
MACEDON stands alone as the last remaining unbeaten team in Riddell District Netball League after Romsey inflicted Melton Central’s first loss of the season at the weekend.
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Lancefield breaks losing streak
THE Lancefield Tigers are roaring again after a breakthrough win against Woodend marked the club’s first Riddell District Football League triumph since August 2010.
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Tigers find their ROAR
It's been a long time since the Lancefield Tigers tasted success, but on Saturday they finally found their roar.
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Diggers Rest Footballer Runs for Charity
BEST mates John Davis and Matthew Haines know how to tackle a challenge when they see one.
The Sunbury men decided 18 months ago that they would spend five days running from Melbourne to Albury.
Mr Davis said the run was ins
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Rams rally for finals charge!
ROCKBANK president Mark Smith has bellowed a call to arms as the club continues its most successful start to a season in years.
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Ballarat FL too strong for Riddell District FL in Interleague clash
Last night at Clarke Oval in Sunbury, the Riddell District FL hosted the Ballarat FL in the annual Under 18.5 Interleague match.
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RDFL Under 18 Interleague Vs Ballarat FL
Come along to Clarke Oval in Sunbury this WEDNESDAY night, 16th May to see the RDFL Under 18 Interleague side take on the Ballarat FL Interleague side.
These two sides have developed a fantastic rivalry in recent years with some excellent contests and this years contest promises much the same.
The game kicks off at 7PM.
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Romsey still kings of the comeback
ROMSEY’S never-say-die attitude has remained intact through the off-season, and it hauled in a four-goal deficit to beat Sunbury Kangaroos by seven points on Saturday.
The reigning Riddell District Football League premier made a number of stunning comebacks to overrun teams on the way to the 2011 premiership, and it showed its resilience again on Saturday in its 11.13 (79) to 10.12 (72) win.
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Western Water Netball Results Rd 5
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Under 18 Squad
The final squad for the RDFL Under 18 side has been named.
Congratulations to Dane Pollard (Sunbury Kangaroos) and Ben Schraven (Wallan) who will Captain the side and to Josh Alam (Kilmore) and Nathan Blair (Romsey) who were named Vice Captains.
Congratulations to all players selected and good luck.
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Meacham and Pretty slam on 23 to tame Tigers
CHRIS Meacham kicked 13 goals, Jared Pretty bagged 10, Sunbury Kangaroos had 12 at quarter-time, and won by 226 points.
But don’t call Meacham’s men flag favourites just yet.
Sunbury became the latest Riddell District Football League club to make light work of a battling Lancefield on Saturday, 38.22 (250) to 4.0 (24).
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2012 Pink Footy and Netball Day
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)’s annual Pink Footy & Netball Day is back – and this year it’s going national!
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RDNL: Old hands, new blood make Bombers soar
RIDDELL Bombers are giving new coach Yasmin McGregor plenty to smile about after beating Sunbury Kangaroos on Saturday to chalk up a third straight win.
Following their 54-37 win against the Kangaroos, the Bombers are one of four Riddell District Netball League A grade outfits to be unbeaten after three weeks.
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