by Ryan Ponto | Mar 26, 2017 | Bird Netting
Yarrawonga has edged out Myrtleford by 11 points in a thriller.
The Pigeons led by 27 points at half-time, but the match tightened in the final term, with the visitors posting a 12.12 (84) to 11.7 (73) win over another top three contender.
One of the major talking points was the monster collision between two of the league’s best midfielders in the visitors’ Morris Medallist Tyler Bonat and former winner, Myrtleford’s Brad Murray.
“It was just two contested blokes going hard at the footy,” Yarrawonga co-coach Chris Kennedy said.
The courageous Murray was left on the ground, and looked sore after the game.
Yarrawonga has its own injury concern after Jordan Daniel broke his collarbone in his first match back from Finley.
“We had a lot of new players and it’s going to take a bit of time,” Kennedy said.
“The form of the new guys, they all played well.
“Mark Whiley, Justin Perkins, Jake Wild, they were all very good.”
We had a lot of new players and it’s going to take a bit of time. The form of the new guys, they all played well. Mark Whiley, Justin Perkins, Jake Wild, they were all very good.– Chris Kennedy
Whiley is the only player in the league from the AFL last year, racking up 12 games with Greater Western Sydney followed by nine at Carlton.
He played in the midfield against Myrtleford, while Perkins kicked two goals, despite spending much of his time across half-back.
The lively Jess Koopman was the Pigeons’ leading goal-scorer with four.
And Rhys O’Sullivan kicked his first goal for the club in his second season.
“He was playing in defence, but floated down from fullback and kicked one from the boundary,” Kennedy said.
“That was the highlight for me.”
In a tremendous sign for Yarrawonga, as it looks to return to the grand final after a three-year absence, Collingwood VFL ruckman Lach Howe was best-on-ground, while Whiley and Bonat were also superb.
The Saints, meantime, have been tipped by a number of opposition coaches as a chance to make their first grand final in 11 years.
“They’re pretty similar to last year,” Kennedy said.
“But they’re more advanced because they’re 12 months together, so they’re going to be a very dangerous side on their home deck.”
Hugh Wales was outstanding for the home team, while ex-Carlton player Frazer Dale was terrific.
The Saints will now face a desperate Wodonga Raiders after their first round hiding against Albury.
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by Ryan Ponto | Mar 25, 2017 | Bird Netting
A fire that is thought to have killed a horse and around 50 pigeons in Northumberland is being treated as arson.
Emergency services were called out at 12.30am on Saturday after reports of a fire at the allotments at Marshes Houses in West Sleekburn.
The blaze was brought under control by fire crews but it caused “significant damage” to a caravan and neighbouring stables on the land.
Police said two horses were removed from the stables but it is believed that one of them has now died.
It is also thought that around 50 pigeons were killed in the blaze.
The cause of the fire is being investigated and is believed to have been started deliberately.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “Please help us find person responsible for fire which has left a horse and around 50 pigeons dead.
“Two horses have been removed but sadly it is believed one of the horses has died. It’s is believed 50 pigeons may have also died.
“We are investigating the fire and are treating it as a malicious ignition.”
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by Ryan Ponto | Mar 24, 2017 | Bird Netting
ARSONISTS are being blamed for a fire which left a horse and 50 pigeons dead.
The incident happened in Bedlington, Northumberland, at 12.20am on Saturday.
“We received a report at 00.20am on Saturday, April 1, of a caravan on fire at the allotment at Marshes Houses in West Sleekburn,” said a Northumbria Police spokesman.
“We have attended the scene with the fire service and the fire was extinguished. There has been significant damage to the caravan and the neighbouring stables.
“Two horses have been removed but sadly it is believed one of the horses has died. It’s is believed 50 pigeons may have also died.
“We are investigating the fire and are treating it as a malicious ignition.”
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by Ryan Ponto | Mar 23, 2017 | Bird Netting
A two-year-old checker male pigeon travelled 1,005.62 km in 25.59 hours from Maharashtra to Salem and bagged the first place in the State-level annual competition held here.
Organised by the Chennai-based Goodwill Pigeon Racing Society (GPRS) that conducts pigeon racing for up to 1,000 km annually, as many as 65 pigeons, including 21 pigeons from Salem, participated in the competition. Pigeons were released at 6.20 a.m. on March 20 at Warada in Nagpur and the pigeon belonging to Pradeep Agilan of Hasthampatti in the city reached home at 8.30 a.m. on March 22. “It covered the distance in less than 26 hours which is a new State record,” said Mr. Agilan. The pigeon that came second in the State could reach only by 11 a.m., he added.
The pigeon has to brave weather and wind patterns and reach the breeder’s home. The pigeon is tagged with an outer ring around its legs that have details of the society, year of birth, breeders name etc. An inner ring, which is not known to the breeder, will also be fixed to the pigeon. When the bird reaches the destination, the breeder has to convey the details in the inner ring to the members of GPRS over phone upon which the duration is calculated and the winning pigeon is announced. Mr. Agilan said that regular training and healthy feeding helped the Belgium-breed to win the competition. He also said that no research could so far establish how the pigeon reaches the breeder’s home even if it is let off 1,000 km away. “Maybe the bonding between the two is stronger,” he added.
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by Ryan Ponto | Mar 22, 2017 | Bird Netting
Yarrawonga has celebrated coach Bridget Cassar’s 250th club game with a thumping 67-20 win over Myrtleford.
Wodonga Raiders’ Brooke Pryse tries her best to stop Albury’s Claire Wilson. The Tigers’ attacking spearhead grabbed 29 goals in the 49-32 win.
“I didn’t know anything about it until I was told on Thursday night,” Cassar said.
“None of us knew anything about it.”
Raiders’ Courtney Hillier.
The premiership coach was presented with a token of the club’s appreciation for her years of service.
Raiders’ Georgette Meunier passes the ball in her team’s 17-goal loss to Albury. Meunier was one of the visitors’ best.
“It definitely played a role in the lead-up to the game and we were happy to play well for ‘Bridg’,” captain Annalise Grinter said.
Cassar will play her 200th A grade game later this year.
In a battle of last year’s top and bottom outfits, the Pigeons had the match wrapped up at quarter-time, bolting to a 12-goal lead.
Cassar was outstanding, posting 36 goals, almost doubling the Saints’ output.
Abbey Jones chipped in with 16, while former Goulburn Valley star Gemma O’Sullivan impressed with 15 goals.
Jayanna Sharp was one of three debutants for the Pigeons.
Elsewhere, Albury started its campaign to return to finals with a 17-goal win over Wodonga Raiders.
The Tigers built on their lead in each quarter, racking up a 49-32 win.
Claire Wilson posted 29 goals and Jess Fisher-Curnow 20.
Wilson was terrific for the home team, while Brigetta Hart also played well.
Courtney Hiller and Georgette Meunier were the visitors’ best.
Albury finished second-last in 2016, while Raiders were seventh.
North Albury has toppled Corowa-Rutherglen by 10 goals, 56-46.
Last year’s Rising Star nominee Grace Senior equalled Cassar’s output, grabbing the highest individual score of round one with 36 goals.
Hoppers’ star recruit, and indeed one of the best signings of the summer, Emily Browne was the best player on the court, while Kirby Hilton played a strong supporting role.
Wangaratta Rovers has toppled Wodonga by 13 goals.
Wodonga has undergone a transformation in recent years, losing star players Rebecca Cameron and Liona Edwards.
The club finished sixth last year and Rovers fifth after the home and away season.
And Lavington has started in style with an eight-goal win over Wangaratta.
The Panthers racked up a 43-35 victory.
Alison Meani top-scored with 17, while former Toni Wilson medallist Sarah Senini (14) and Skye Hiller (12) also made double figures.
Amanda Umanski equalled Meani’s effort of 17.
Wangaratta will now meet Wangaratta Rovers.
The Pies finished third after the regular season, working their way into a league force after years of trying.
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