News - CMFNL

THERE will be nine clubs represented across this weekend’s qualifying and elimination finals in the Central Murray FNL footy action.

The series kicks off with Saturday’s qualifying finals at Lalbert.

In the Radio 3SH-backed seniors its Balranald against Woorinen from 2.30pm.

This season’s meetings have won been won by the Balranald Kangaroos.

In round three, Balranald won 77-61 on the Roos’ ground at Greenham Park.

The 14^th round match on Woorinen’s turf ended in a 70-30 victory for the Roos.

A talented line-up for Balranald includes Ben Fuller, Drew Lloyd and Jydon Neagle in attack; Colin Andrews in the centre; Jaxon Neagle and Toby Lay in defence.

Other key players for the Roos are Matt Neagle, Ethan Gant and Nathan Ablett.

Woorinen will need big games from the likes of Doug Beames, Danko Bzenic, Taylor Cameron, Dylan Godwin and Henry Thompson.

The Tigers’ squad includes Ben Booth, Thomas Isma, Lachlan Gardner and Robert Rush.

Unbeaten reigning premier Kerang will meet the Kangaroos or Tigers in the second semi-final on September 9 at Balranald’s Greenham Park.

On Sunday, Lake Boga tackles Nyah Nyah West United in the seniors elimination final from 2.30pm at Swan Hill Recreation Resreve.

A point separated these teams when Lake Boga won, 65-64 at home in the second round.

In the 12^th round the Nyah Nyah West United Demons fired up for a 108-61 victory against the Magpies at Nyah.

Hassan Ahmat-Watkins who has starred in the Northern Territory kicked three goals as Riley and Corey Daniels booted three and four majors.

Best for the Demons were Kayne Davidson, Joel Walsh, Riley Daniels and Ethan Saville.

Ninth in 2022 on a win-loss tally of 3-12 and a draw, NNW United has worked incredibly hard to reach an elimination final.

The Demons will be determined the run does not end on Sunday.

Nyah Nyah West United’s team for the elimination final includes Charlie Boulton, Jarrod Stokes, Matt Gibbs and Joel Campbell.

Big test for the Demons against a Lake Boga line-up that has David Gourdis, Lochie Laing and Jayden Lonergan in attack.

Other key players for the Magpies are rover Lincoln Sieben, Matt Taverna and Tyle Williams.

Lake Boga also has former Essendon and Port Adelaide forward/mid Angus Monfries on a half-back flank.

In the reserves competition, Woorinen takes on Nyah Nyah West United in Saturday’s qualifying final from 12.25pm.

In round 11, Woorinen beat the Demons by three goals in Tigers’ territory.

The winner of Saturday’s match play Kerang in the second semi.

Lake Boga meets Mallee Eagles in Sunday’s elimination final at 12.25pm.

These teams met in the opening round where Lake Boga won 32-20 at Lalbert.

In the 13^th round, the Eagles soared to a 38-26 victory at Lake Boga Sports Club.

It’s a showdown between Kerang and Lake Boga in the Colts qualifying final at 10.20am.

Only meeting in the home and away series was in the ninth round where Kerang won 69-36 in the Magpies’ nest at Lake Boga.

The Blues or Magpies will then meet Woorinen in the second semi.

Sunday’s elimination final features Swan Hill and Koondrook Barham from 10.20am.

A great contest in the ninth round ended in a 41-36 win for Koondrook Barham at Barham.

The finals series kicks off at 9am on Saturday when Tooleybuc Manangatang takes on Kerang in the qualifying final of the Mildura Health Fund-backed under-14 ½ competition.

The Saints and Blues clashed in round one at Tooleybuc where the home team marked a 53-10 victory.

In the 13^th round, Kerang won 57-46 on its turf at Riverside Park.

Lake Boga has advanced to a second semi-final.

On Sunday it will be Nyah Nyah West United and Swan Hill striving to stay in the premiership race when they contest the elimination final from 9am.

Both of this season’s meetings between the Demons and Swans went the way of the NWU United line-up.

The Demons won 51-38 at Swan Hill in the fourth round.

Latest showdown ended in a 45-31 victory for the Demons in their den at Nyah.

Len Hutton Memorial ANZAC Match

This Saturday will see Tyntynder host Lake Boga in a special ANZAC match, as Lake Boga are the current holders of the ANZAC Trophy. Due to the innate significance of the two teams playing, the match will be renamed to the “Len Hutton Memorial ANZAC Match” to mark Len’s honour, commitment and dedication to his club, Tyntynder and his local community of Lake Boga and Swan Hill. It is set to be a huge day for all teams with the feature games in both Seniors & A Grade.

One of the lesser-known war memorials in the Swan Hill region is the Commonwealth War Graves at the Lake Boga Cemetery. It is well recognised that No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot was established on the shores of the lake in 1942, now commemorated by the museum, but the war graves are significant in themselves. For therein lies those who lost their lives while serving at Lake Boga.

Leonard Hutton was born 1/12/1919 in Tasmania and as a child shifted to Lang Lang, Victoria, with parents Leslie James and Anne Muriel Hutton, and sister Verle.

Len was tall for his age (6’1½” on enlisting) and at the age of 14 was playing seniors cricket and also playing football.

In 1938 Len enlisted with the Militia and in December of the same year was allocated to Darwin Mobile Force serving to defend Darwin.

In December of 1940 Len returned to his family in Lang Lang where they celebrated his 21^st birthday.

During 1943 Len was commissioned to go to New Guinea with the 2/19 Battalion. Surviving hostilities there, Len returned to Australia to join the permanent military force. He then came to live at Swan Hill as Area Officer responsible for recruiting for the military and was involved in the Lake Boga Flying Boat Repair Depot. Len’s interest in sport continued and he was appointed captain coach of the Tyntynder Football Club and delegate to the Mid Murray Football League.

It was at a game against Nyah that he was playing and is reported to have received knocks to the head, following on from head injuries two weeks earlier. That evening he went home to his wife Elaine and five-month-old daughter Elizabeth, not feeling well. During the night Elaine called on the landlord to assist who called Dr Weaver who then referred him to hospital. Later the next morning Len passed away.

Len was given a military funeral and buried at the Lake Boga War Graves Cemetery.

Following Len’s death an appeal was held and over £200 was raised for Mrs Hutton.

Mrs Hutton and Elizabeth went to live near her parents at Five Dock in NSW.

Media Release: Ultima Football Netball Club Application

*For immediate distribution* 

The Central Rivers Board can confirm that an application has been received from the Ultima
Football Netball Club affiliated with the Golden Rivers Football Netball League to seek a
transfer consistent with the AFL Victoria State Regulations to the Central Murray Football 
Netball League for season 2026.

Acknowledging the application from Ultima FNC has come through, the Central Rivers Board
will now review the application and follow the defined process as outlined in Section 4.3 of the 
AFL Victoria Community Affiliate Regulations.

*Ends*
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Media Release - STATEMENT FROM THE CENTRAL MURRAY FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE 

The Central Murray Football Netball League (CMFNL) is committed to maintaining a safe, 
respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants, officials, and supporters across our 
League. 

Recent incidents involving anti-social behaviour, both on and off field, are completely 
unacceptable and stand in direct opposition to the values of our League.  
Let us be clear, this behaviour is not and will not be tolerated. 

The League has acted swiftly in addressing these matters and will continue to take immediate 
and appropriate disciplinary action in line with our rules and regulations.  

Any individual/s found to be engaging in anti-social behaviour, whether on or off the field, will be 
held accountable. 

We stand firm in our commitment to upholding the principles of respect, inclusion, and 
sportsmanship at every level of our game. It is the responsibility of all players, coaches, 
officials, volunteers, and spectators to contribute to a positive and welcoming environment. 
There is no place in our League for any form of anti-social behaviour.  

The integrity of our competition and the safety of our community depend on everyone playing 
their part. 

Let’s work together to keep our local sports community strong and respectful.

-Ends- 

Jessie Chester      
Leagues’ Manager     
Central Murray Football Netball League   

Gavin Campbell 
Chairman 
Central Murray Football Netball League

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