Barry Hall Set To Line-Up Against Diggers Rest

Barry Hall has been confirmed to play for the Broadford Kangaroos and their encounter with the Diggers Rest Burras on Sunday the 8th of June (Queen’s Birthday Weekend) at Diggers Rest’s home-ground.

‘Big, Bad, Bustling Barry’ is expected to draw a massive crowd. The former Saint, Swan and Bulldog will line-up at full-forward, hoping to knock off the grand-finalist from last year.

Hall kicked 746 goals in his 289 games, but is probably more known for his less-than-friendly behaviour on field. We all remember that hit on Brent Staker. If you haven’t seen it before, you should also check out his head-lock on North Melbourne’s Scott Thompson. To this day no one know how he got out of that one.

Wearing the number 1 for Broadford, Hall is setting the precedent. He is saying: “I’m number one, so you better get out of my way and let me put on a show”. And I don’t know about you guys, but I’m not gonna get in his way.

This is the kind of thing that gets people excited about local footy again, and even though its not in Sunbury, it is worth checking out as it is only a stone’s throw away. Plus, the Burra Burgers off the barbie are to die for.

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Lydia Meets Prime Minister Tony Abbott

Lydia Lassila shakes the PM's hand at the official welcome home celebration for olympians.

Photo by Zimbio of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (R) and AOC President John Coates (C) acknowledge 2014 Sochi Australian Olympian and silver medallist Lydia Lassila (L) during the Official Welcome Home Celebration For The 2014 Sochi Olympians And Paralympians at Museum of Contemporary Art on 9 May 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

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You Won't Want To Miss Warwick on Saturday, 17 May 2014

Diggers Rest Football Netball Club is hosting it's annual "Rod Wilby The Good Guys Taylors Lakes Auction Night"

 Joining resident auctioneers Lefty and Goof this year…
"the Wizz" himself
Warwick Capper 

Come along for a guaranteed laugh and pick yourself up some great items!
Just to name a few…
Signed 2013 Hawthorn Jumper
Signed framed 2013 Geelong team poster
Signed framed 2013 Essendon team poster
Signed Melbourne Victory ball
AFL tickets
PT, Pilates, physio and massage sessions
..and much, much more!

When: 17 May 2014 from 7.00pm
Where: In the Burra's Club Rooms
Cost: $20 (includes finger food and drinks at bar prices)

Contact Sue Bromfield from the Burras for more information

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Lions Make Noise At The Burras

Lions Club of Diggers Rest proudly donated funds for the Burras PA System.

Photo: Smiling President Chris Payne using the new PA System at Selections Night

Many events are hosted at the Burras club but, until now, the facility was without a good sound system. President Chris Payne is glad that the clubs and the wider community will benefit from the system and thanked the Lions for their hard work in raising the funds.

Chris said, "No longer will we be yelling over a room full of people on Selection Nights, Presidents Luncheons and other events in the Club Rooms, or eating into the valuable profits of major functions by paying for the hire of equipment and working out who’s going to return it on the Monday. A powerful and portable system with two speakers on stands, cordless microphones and music connectivity will allow us to set it up whenever and wherever we need it."

Read more at the Burras

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Kids are Kicking at Diggers Rest

The boys and girls pulled on their boots to have fun with Auskick this weekend.

Photograph: Diggers Rest Auskick kids 26 April 2014 by Josh Logan

AFL Auskick is the good way to introduce football to children aged from five years old. It is safe and fun with skill games, activities and modified match practices. It may even lead to one of our kids becoming a future champion like: Joel Selwood, Scott Pendlebury or Gary Ablett.

Our Auskick clinic runs from 26st April through to the 16th August on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Plumpton Road Reserve oval. Boys and girls can come along to learn ball skills such as kicking, passing, and team work. They will have fun, make new friends and find out how to have a go. We hear that there's even a chance of meeting real AFL players sometime during the year.

Approximate cost per child for the 14 weeks of Auskick clinic is around $73.00.

Contact coaching co-ordinators Paul and Kim Davis on 0400 320 456.

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First Half Costs Diggers Rest the Game

Article by Sunbury Leader Newspaper, written by Chris Cavanagh

Diggers Rest’s Dylan Hannan tries to get a handball off to a teammate in his side’s match with Romsey on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Hyand Source: News Corp Australia

A poor first half cost Diggers Rest any chance of victory against Romsey in its first match of the season.

The Burras were completely outclassed in the opening two quarters of the Riddell District Football League match.

The home side managed just one goal to trail by 31 points at the main break before putting in a much-improved second half to cut the final margin to 16 points.

New coach Shaun Sims did not hand out a half-time bake in his first match in the job, but he did call on his players to raise their commitment levels. A seven-goal-to-one third quarter followed, with the Burras leading by nine points at the final change, but the inaccurate Redbacks prevailed.

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The Burras have several key players with injuries who were not able to play. We have confidence that the first game is not a sign for season and wish the team the best for the remaining year.

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Burra Football Fixture Season 2014

ROUND	DATE - 2014	MATCH
Practice	15 March	Heathcote v Diggers  (away)
Sunday	23 March	Castlemaine v Diggers (away)
	29 March	TBC
1 (BYE) Practice	5 April	Diggers v Bacchus Marsh (home)
2	12 April	Diggers v Romsey
	17 April
3	26 April	Lancefield v Diggers
4	3 May	Diggers v Melton Centrals
5	10 May	Rupertswood v Diggers
6	17 May	Diggers v Rockbank
	24 May	INTERLEAGUE
7	31 May	Riddell v Diggers
8  Queens  Birthday	8 June     Sunday (TBC)	Diggers v Broadford
9	14 June	Sunbury Kangaroos v Diggers
10	21 June	Wallan v Diggers
11	28 June	Diggers v Woodend
12	5 July	Macedon v Diggers
13	12 July	Diggers v Kilmore
14 (BYE)	19 July
15	26 July	Romsey v Diggers
16	2 August	Diggers v Lancefield
17	9 August	Melton Centrals v Diggers
18	16 August	Diggers v Rupertswood
Qualifying	23 August
Elimination	23 & 24 August
2nd Semi	31 August
1st Semi	31 August
Preliminary	6 September
GRAND Final	14 September

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2014 Riddell District Football Netball League Fixture.pdf

March & April Training Calendar 2014.pdf

Read more the fixtures at the Burras Site

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Photo Gallery Practice Football Match Castlemaine v Diggers Rest 23 March 2014

Photo gallery of the second 2014 practice match played at Heathcote

Under 18s

Reserves

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Practice Football Match Heathcote v Diggers Rest 15 March 2014

Photo gallery of the first 2014 practice match played at Heathcote

Seniors On Field

Reserves & Under 18s

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Burra's New Coach Is Eager To Get Going

Shaun Sims has stepped up to the mark to coach the seniors in 2014. As long time local champion and captain, Shaun is eager to drive the team forward.

Shaun Sims on field, Macedon v Diggers 18 May.2013. Photo by the Diggers Rest Burras

The Burra's football club is Shaun's second home and he has dedicated the last 9 years to captaining the team he loves. He performed as assistant coach for 5 years and learned a great deal from his mentors. He has wanted to coach all of his life and is grateful that the club offered him the opportunity.

Shaun believes that the Burras are a great team because the real strength of the club is how well everything works well both on and off the field. "The club is the most supported in the league," said Shaun. "It is a place where families are welcome and we make it our football club. The club has a great committee, who are never in the limelight but work tirelessly to support the players, encourage sponsors and promote football."

Off the field, Shaun is relaxed and confident. He is instantly likeable and easy going. A teacher for 7 years at the Diggers Rest primary school, he understands how each of his students can improve and guides them to be better people.

In the club rooms, and on the field, Shaun is ruthless. He knows that the team must be very competitive and professional. He is straight talking, knowing that the team relies upon him to drive every player, and the overall team, to reach higher standards.

"We do well as a unit because everyone cares for each other, and a club that cares, wins," said Shaun. "We started working on this year's season the day after the 2013 final and we are eager to take on the new year."

Shaun is pleased that the team is already playing a a high level and constantly gets into the finals but he believes that it can improve. If the team can play the outside better, build on defense and tackling then it will win a premiership final.

On Friday, 28 February 2014 the Burra's will put on a Training Intra Club game at home to hone their skills and supporters are invited to come along.

Read more about the Burra's Football Club

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Movement at the RDFL - Article by the Sunbury Weekly

Sixteen clearances have so far been approved in the Riddell District Football League.

Photo: Chris Fleming from the Midland Express

Michael Brennan, Dale Saddington and Marcus Webb join Kilmore from Whittlesea, while Grant Hateley joins Broadford from Glenrowan. Confirmed departures include Ben Watkins from Rupertswood, Brad Cunningham from Diggers Rest and Brad Czerny from Broadford. Several big clearances are still pending, including Matthew Krul, seeking a move from Rockbank to Diggers Rest, and Nicholas Wilson, looking to move to Broadford from Romsey.

A number of clearances were denied. Lancefield leading goalkicker John Baker will not be moving to Sunbury.

Article by Daniel Paproth for the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Weekly

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