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Dunolly netball legend Mel Schodde looks for a passing avenue against Maldon last season.

Maldon set to host Dunolly

The new MCDFNL netball season swishes into action this Good Friday with an intriguing clash between two teams keen to prove themselves in 2026 as Maldon hosts Dunolly at Bill

2 April, 2026

Ryan Burt kicks for goal in Dunolly’s victory over Maldon last season.

Finals hopefuls meet for Good Friday clash

Central Goldfields Shire Council mayor Ben Green and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett joined the Maryborough Giants’ Adam Balzan and Bec Dewhirst to mark the commencement of the long awaited $450,000 state funded upgrade to the Hedges Oval netball court.

Hedges Oval set for major netball upgrade

The Maryborough Netball Association and members of the broader netball community gathered last week to celebrate the contributions of Lorraine Adams (front row, fourth from left).

Maryborough Netball Association’s Lorraine Adams celebrated ahead of retirement

Summer twilight netball season starts on Thursday - feature photo

Summer twilight netball season starts on Thursday

Local rising star Lacey Broad will embark on an exciting new challenge next season, selected to join the Bendigo Strikers.

Local teenage sensation Lacey Broad earns selection to the Bendigo Strikers

Lacey Broad and Bridget Allan embrace after the Maryborough Giants 17 and under grand final win.

Five teams share netball premierships

Avoca have done it again, successfully completing an A Grade three-peat with a grand final victory over Talbot.

Bulldogs complete A grade three-peat

It all comes down to this. Loren Aquilina’s Talbot will take on Maddy Egan’s Avoca for the A grade premiership.

MCDFNL Netball Grand Final Preview: Avoca vs Talbot

Talbot’s Eleisha Phelps, Elenoa Costello and Shianne Milera were all smiles on Sunday after defeating Carisbrook in the preliminary final. The Hawks will look to end their 31-year A grade premiership drought when they play Avoca in this weekend’s grand final.

Hawks fly into first grand final in 31 years

Avoca’s Maddy Egan and Natte’s Ellie Martin look to get on the end of a lobbed entry pass.

Avoca on verge of three-peat after besting Natte

Keisha Tonzing was instrumental in Avoca’s fightback versus Natte Bealiba back in round 11 of the home and away season.

MCDFNL Netball Preliminary Final Preview: Avoca vs Natte Bealiba

Three-time Nalder Tracey Trophy winner Laura Hurse will play a pivotal role in Carisbrook’s preliminary final versus Talbot.

MCDFNL Netball Preliminary Final Preview: Carisbrook vs Talbot

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