Friday, 03 May 2024
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Redlegs blow Gulls away

Redlegs blow Gulls away

Bairnsdale played its best quarter of football for the season when it mattered, blowing Warragul away in the final quarter of the Gippsland League match at the Bairnsdale Oval, winning by 41 points. The Gulls led by 14 points at quarter time after kicking with assistance of a strong wind to the morass end, the Redlegs kicking seven goals to two in the second term to hold a handy 16 point lead at...
Bombers consolidate fourth

Bombers consolidate fourth

The results in round five of the East Gippsland Football Netball League were one-sided, with the big winner being fourth-placed Boisdale Briagolong who are now a game clear of fifth-ranked Orbost Snowy Rovers. The Bombers blew Paynesville away early with a six goal to one opening quarter, winning by 129 points in idyllic conditions at Paynesville. Spearhead Caleb Calwyn relished playing back in...
Tough day for Redlegs in Leongatha

Tough day for Redlegs in Leongatha

It was a tough day for the Redlegs on Saturday as they ventured deep into South Gippsland to take on the colossus that is the Leongatha Football Netball Club. The Parrots were attempting to win their 33rd consecutive match, while the Redlegs were keen to register their third win of the season, and showcase their 2023 improvement against the league benchmark. But it wasn’t to be, Leongatha 115...
Redlegs hold firm to secure second win

Redlegs hold firm to secure second win

Bairnsdale held on for a well-deserved seven-point victory over Drouin in the Gippsland League last Saturday at City Oval. After three rounds, the Redlegs sit third on the ladder with two wins and a draw, already an improvement on last year's two wins from 18 matches. It's the first time in many years Bairnsdale sits in the top five in all four football grades. No wonder they're up and about at...
Redlegs soak up victory spoils

Redlegs soak up victory spoils

Bairnsdale claimed a massive scalp in round two of Gippsland League football on Sunday, hanging on for a gutsy win in wet and slippery conditions against last year’s grand finalist, Sale, at Sale Oval. The Redlegs dominated patches of the match to set up a 21-point lead at half time, which was whittled away to 10 by three quarter time as the Magpies applied relentless pressure and kept...
Cavemen in the draft

Cavemen in the draft

Buchan Football Netball Club has been chosen as one of six clubs to participate in 2023 Carlton Draft, which will see one of the six AFL legends on offer play for the Cavemen this season. The Carlton Draft is aimed at helping local football clubs get back on their feet after a tough few years, with the one-off appearances aiming to bring together Victorian communities and encouraging them to...

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