Chris Yeend
The Kyneton Tigers are not done with yet and have a big bite left in them ahead of the 2013 Bendigo Football Netball League season.
The club returned to the track on Wednesday night for an important training night that featured favourite son and Western Bulldogs forward Jack Redpath with teammates Mitch Wallis and Mark Austin.
The AFL stars led the Under 14s and Under 16s in several training drills in front of a packed Showgrounds grandstand as the locals arrived in numbers to show their support. Seniors and Reserves players took to the track for their first training run of the year and slowly worked themselves back into football mode. It has been a tough summer for the yellow and black with several key players departing the team to other competitions. Former captain, Shane Page, heads the list of players to depart but as far as the Tigers are concerned, it is about taking forward steps to ensure that they get a Seniors and Reserves team on the paddock. The numbers at the Showgrounds on Wednesday night, on and off the field, ignited a spark, an exciting atmosphere that has not been seen since Nathan Thompson donned the colours on Good Friday in 2011. There was a sense of unity among the supporters, players and committee that the fight may not be an easy one, but the faith is alive and well.
"I started my football career with Kyneton and it has given me so much," Redpath said on Wednesday night, "the club will definitely be around for a very long, long time."
Redpath spoke to the juniors about how great it is to be a member of the Tigers and the opportunities it provides as a footballer and in the community. The three Bulldogs stars made themselves available to the kids to sign autographs and give advice on how to improve their skills. They completed several training drills with the senior playing group to finish off a successful night and an important forward step for the club in resurrecting itself as a successful football club.
NEW PRESIDENT
The club has announced that Anthony 'Oakie' O'Connor has stepped down as president. 'Oakie' made the decision in the best interest of the club and wishes the club well in all its future success. The Tigers expressed their thanks for his hard work over the past 26 years, including three stints as president. He leaves on his own terms and the club extends its appreciation for all his hard work.
Cello Matricardi has taken over the position as president and is ready to work with and lead the club to an improved season. He has the backing of a new committee and it is working hard to move forward. The Tigers are still looking for players interested in playing Seniors and/or Reserves football this year and urges anyone looking to have a kick and enjoy a great social atmosphere to get on board and be part of the next big step for the Kyneton Football Netball Club. To register your interest, contact Cello on 0419 161 002.
To keep up-to-date with the latest news around the club, check out the Tigers' Facebook page by typing in 'Kyneton Football Netball Club' or log onto - kynetonfnc.comTUNE IN TO 100.7 HIGHLANDS FM TONIGHT FROM 6.15PM AND SATURDAY'S REPLAY FROM 12.15PM AS THE SPORTS TEAM CHATS WITH CELLO MATRICARDI
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