Success for Fitzsimmons as he settles in Bendigo
BENDIGO trainer Tim Fitzsimmons' patient approach since his arrival from Singapore is paying dividends. A double on his home track on Tuesday last week gave...
BFNL young guns complete undefeated run to Echuca title
THE Bendigo Football Netball League's 17-and-under representative netball team's march towards this year's Association Championships is off to an impressive start. The team – coached...
Aspiring AO ballkids put best foot forward
YOUNG people from the Bendigo region have put their hands up for ballkid selection for next year's Australian Open tennis Grand Slam. Nine youngsters took...
Hawks progress pleases Hobbs
EAGLEHAWK coach Jannelle Hobbs says she is seeing definite signs of progress from the Hawks in the early part of the 2025 BFNL season. In...
Hawks withstand spirited Storm challenge to move to 4-1
NOT for the first time this season, joint coach Travis Matheson has praised Eaglehawk's ability to dig deep following a resilient win over Strathfieldsaye...
Petition calls for grandstand to be named after athletics coach
A POPULAR footrace has already been renamed in his honour and now a Bendigo athlete is leading the charge for another permanent reminder to...
Strikers’ time to shine at home
BELIEF is growing at the Bendigo Strikers that not only is a VNL championship finals berth achievable this season, but that they can be...
Bulldogs aretracking nicely
TWO-time Gisborne premiership coach Tarryn Rymer is continuing to push her side to improve, but remains happy with the Bulldogs' progress this season. The reigning...
Dragons of old emergein big win over Bloods
SANDHURST delivered a timely reminder of its quality with a 43-goal victory over South Bendigo at Harry Trott Oval last Saturday. Playing at full strength...
Dragons not resting on laurels after ruthless win over Bloods
SANDHURST is remaining alert to danger despite a blazing start to its BFNL premiership defence. An imposing 77-point win over South Bendigo at Harry Trott...
Swimmers out to make a splash in Super Series
BENDIGO swimmers will go head-to-head with the state's best when the Fosterville Gold Swimming Super Series dives into action later this month. The first of...
The power of perseverance: milestone umpire bounces back from adversity
A BENDIGO umpire who three years ago was told he would he spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair...
Lock returns to the ring, dedicates fight to mate’s memory
DAMIEN Lock believed his boxing career was firmly over following his last professional bout against Western Bulldogs premiership hero Clay Smith in May last...
BFNL names initial interleague squad for VAFA clash
A TALENTED group of emerging footballers is in line to represent the BFNL in its under-19s interleague clash against the Victorian Amateur Football Association...
BFNL players join 72,000 taking a stand against violence
BENDIGO Football Netball League general manager Tom King says focus around the league this weekend will shift far beyond the field of battle. The league...
Hawks not getting ahead of themselves despite 3-0 start
THRILLED with Eaglehawk's 3-0 start to the season, co-coach Travis Matheson is determined to keep a lid on things, as the Hawks prepare for...
Points shared in epic Bloods-Hawks Anzac Day battle
EAGLEHAWK coach Jannelle Hobbs hopes the Hawks' plucky fightback in a draw against South Bendigo will prove a turning point in their development. The Hawks...
Female champions’ achievements showcased in harness racing heritage collection
DEDICATED to preserving the sport's rich history, the Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection (VHRHC) at Bendigo's Lord's Raceway is shining a light on the...
Good Friday football gets abig thumbs upfrom leagueand supporters
A FULL round of Good Friday matches could become a staple of the Bendigo Football Netball League calendar, following a successful round of Easter...
Hawks ready for sternAnzac Day test against Bloods
EAGLEHAWK co-coach Travis Matheson says the Hawks will embrace the challenge of tackling a red-hot South Bendigo in a standalone Anzac Day blockbuster at...
Bloods set sights on crucialAnzac Day clash against Eaglehawk
WHEN Lauren Bowles signed on to coach South Bendigo last September, a couple of match-ups for the Bloods held instant appeal. One was the chance...
Silver for Strikers duo atnational netballchampionships
MACKENZIE O'Dwyer and Eliza Mooney are looking forward to getting back down to business with the Bendigo Strikers after earning silver medals at last...
Rosa leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of interleague success
IT wasn't just the clubs, players and supporters who were rapt to see the start of the BFNL season roll around on the weekend. For...
Resilient Bloods build belief in nail-biting win over Storm
PROUD South Bendigo co-coach Troy Coates says the Bloods' stirring one-point win over Strathfieldsaye in round one of BFNL football will give them plenty...