Sports wrap
CATCH up with the local updates from the Hamilton Croquet Club and Hamilton Bowling Club, including the singles championship final results.
Locals put through paces at Rebels training
FOOTBALLERS from around the region were put through their paces on Monday night at Monivae College by Rebels head coach, David Loader, as they smashed out some pre-season work which included a 2km time trial.
Medal stopover
THIS year’s Mullagh Medal has been on display for the past few days at the Hamilton Gallery before it goes to Melbourne in preparation for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and England.
The medal recognises indigenous pioneer, Johnny Mullagh, and the first All-Aboriginal team that toured in England in 1868 – it was the first ever foreign tour.
Medal in town
IN a big coup for the Hamilton Gallery, the 2021 Mullagh Medal will be on display in Hamilton, as it stops at the gallery for three days on the way to the MCG to be presented to the man of the match at the Boxing Day Test between Australia and England early next week.
Junior HDCA teams ready for country week
OVER 60 junior cricketers from the Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) have been selected to compete in junior country week campaigns next month in Warrnambool, Horsham and Portland.
Coaches announced
HAMILTON Kangaroos Football Netball Club (HKFNC) has announced its coaches who will lead the Hamilton teams in the Greater South West Junior Football League (GSWJFL) for the 2022 season.
Jordan charges to victory at Western Speedway
SPRINTCAR racing returned to Hamilton last Saturday night with all the energy and pizazz of the All Stars 360 sprintcar show.
Maroons hold off Macarthur Red at home
CASTERTON District hosted Macarthur Red in a Hamilton and District Women’s Cricket Association top three clash at Island Park on Friday night.
New committee members at the Kangaroos
THE Hamilton Kangaroos Football Netball Club held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier in the week and appointed three new members to the executive board.
Grand final rematch headlines HDFNL fixture
HE Horsham and District Football Netball League (HDFNL) has released its fixture for the 2022 season with the home and away season to begin on April 9.
Cats crown best and fairest winners
lood, with a first-year player and 300-gamer taking out the club’s top accolades.
Hurricanes run out of puff against fast finishing Horsham side
THE Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) Hurricanes suffered twin losses last Sunday, as both the Senior Men and the Over-40s Green teams failed to register a victory against their Horsham opposition.