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Written by staff on 13 May 2025. Posted in News.

Statement from the Central Murray FNL

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Media Release - STATEMENT FROM THE CENTRAL MURRAY FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

May 15 2025

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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Written by staff on 30 October 2024. Posted in News.

Media Release - Ultima FNC Application Outcome

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Media Release - Ultima FNC Application Outcome

October 31 2024

Last night, a special general meeting of the Central Murray and Golden Rivers Football Netball Leagues was convened to address the application from the Ultima Football Netball Club to depart the Golden Rivers FNL and join the Central Murray FNL for the 2025 season and beyond.

In accordance with Section 7.2 of the Central Rivers By-Laws, a vote was held to determine the outcome of this application. For the move to be approved, a 75% majority in favour from the CMFNL was required. With Ultima FNC receiving the 75% approval vote from the Central Murray Clubs. Consistent with Section 7.2 of the Central Rivers By-Laws, the Golden Rivers Clubs were also required to vote, with 83% objecting to the move.

The final decision sat with the Central Rivers Board, and after careful consideration of the respective Leagues voting results, the Central Rivers Board have voted against supporting the Ultima FNC application for Season 2025.

While this decision does not allow for Ultima FNC's transition for season 2025, the Central Rivers Board remains committed to supporting the club's future endeavours and fostering a collaborative environment among all Central Murray and Golden Rivers clubs as we prepare for what the 2026 season and beyond may look like.

We appreciate the ongoing support of the broader community and stakeholders during this process.
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Written by staff on 16 September 2024. Posted in News.

Central Murray Football Netball League Presentation Nights

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Celebrating a Stellar Season: Central Murray Football Netball League Presentation Nights

This past week, the Central Murray Football Netball League has been buzzing with excitement as we wrapped up our 2024 season with two unforgettable presentation nights. Held at the Swan Hill Jockey Club and the Swan Hill Town Hall, these events brought together around 350 enthusiastic attendees to celebrate our league’s standout players and contributors.

Junior Presentation Night

Our week of celebration kicked off with the Junior Presentation Night at the Swan Hill Jockey Club. This event was a fantastic opportunity to recognize the exceptional talents and hard work of our junior players. From outstanding performances on the field and court to notable achievements throughout the season, our young athletes were honoured for their dedication and sportsmanship.

Senior Presentation Night

The excitement continued with the Senior Presentation Night at the Swan Hill Town Hall. This event provided a grand finale to our season, before the actual Grand Final this Saturday, where we had the pleasure of celebrating the stars of our senior football and netball teams. The evening was filled with recognition for our top performers, including the announcement of the Best and Fairest winners, Netball Umpire Awards, and the Senior Football and Netball Teams of the Year.

Highlights of the Night

In addition to crowning our Best and Fairest players and MVPs, we took time to acknowledge all of our Football and Netball Interleague representatives. It was a privilege to honour these athletes for their exceptional contributions beyond our local league. We also recognized the hard work of our Netball umpires who play a crucial role in ensuring fair and enjoyable games throughout the season.

The night was marked by the announcement of several prestigious awards, including the League Awards for Club Excellence, Coaches of the Year, Mark & Goal of the Year and League Identity. These awards highlight the dedication and passion that fuel our league and celebrate the individuals and teams that have made this season truly memorable.

Full List of Winners

For a complete list of winners from both the Junior and Senior Presentation Nights, please see the detailed list below. Additionally, for final leader boards across all grades, Teams of the year and Interleague recognitions, click on the links provided for a comprehensive overview of the season’s results.

Award	Best & Fairest	Runner Up
Mildura Health Fund 13 & Under Netball Best and Fairest:	Stella Ettershank (Koondrook Barham)	Sophie Kentish (Tooley Manang)
Mildura Health Fund 15 & Under Netball Best and Fairest:	Isla Beasy (Swan Hill)	Clancy Devlin (Mallee Eagles) Taylah Prattnener (Koondrook Barham) Violet Corrie (Tyntynder)
Mildura Health Fund Under 15 Football Best & Fairest	Bryce Anderson (Lake Boga)	Jedd Morris (Tooley Manang)
MixxFM 17 & Under Netball Best & Fairest	Eva Bolton (Woorinen)	Alli Hunter (Kerang)
Len Mathieson Colts Best & Fairest	Flynn McKnight (Kerang)	Xavier Johnson (Woorinen) Kallum Hazlett Tooley Manang
Mildura Health Fund B Reserve Best & Fairesr	Hayley Dickson (Lake Boga)	Meg Garvie (Swan Hill)
GMG Financial Group B Grade Best & Fairest	Tenay Fellows (Woorinen)	Tegan Webb (Cohuna Kangas)
GMG Financial Group A Reserve Best & Fairest	Bec Harvey (Balranald)	Shania Decker (NNW United)
Reserves Best & Fairest	Matthew Iannucci (Woorinen)	Ben Jones (Balranald)
Mildura Health Fund Julie Wardle Medal	Stevie Bibby (Swan Hill)	Emma Peacock (Lake Boga)
Jack Betts Medal	Connor McDonald (Tooley Manang) Joel Helman (Cohuna Kangas) Harrison Allen (Mallee Eagles)	Marty Kelly (Kerang)

Award	Winner
Club Excellence	Lake Boga
Mildura Health Fund Netball Coach of the Year	Mel Wait (Tooley Manang)
MixxFM 17 & Under MVP	Alix O’Meara (Mallee Eagles) Milla Hovenden (NNW United)
CMFNL Junior Coach of the Year	Keagan Grant (Tooley Manang)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Colts Leading Goal Kicker	Jacob Zanker (Tooley Manang)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Colts MVP	Tyrone Wickey (Balranald)
19 & Under Distinction Award	Nevaeh Roberts (Mallee Eagles)
G.K Harrison Rookie of the Year	Otto Conlan (Woorinen
Badged Umpire of the Year	Hannah Storer (Lake Boga)
Encouragement Award	Lily Treacy (Tyntynder)
Umpire of the Year	Julie Wardle (Tooley Manang)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Reserves Leading Goal Kicker	Zac Cordwell (Woorinen)
Reserves MVP	Jason Manning (NNW United)
CMFNL League Identity of the Year	Leanne Hoare (Tooley Manang)
MixxFM A Grade MVP	Kelsey Rowe (Tyntynder)
CMFNL Senior Coach of the Year	Marcus Demaria (Woorinen)
3SH Goal of the Year	Liam White (NNW United)
3SH Mark of the Year	Drew Lloyd (Balranald)
Mawson Concrete & Quarries Greg Kelly Memorial Senior Leading Goal Kicker	Brandyn Grenfell (NNW United)
3SH Senior Football MVP Award	Connor McDonald (Tooley Manang)

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making these presentation nights a success. Your support and enthusiasm are what make the Central Murray Football Netball League a vibrant and thriving community. Here’s to celebrating our achievements and looking forward to another fantastic season ahead!

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Written by staff on 19 July 2024. Posted in News.

Central Rivers Confirmation of Finals Venues for 2024

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Central Rivers Confirmation of Finals Venues for 2024

The Central Rivers Football & Netball Leagues are pleased to announce the confirmed venues for the 2024 Finals Series for both Football and Netball within The Central Murray Football Netball League (CMFNL) and the Golden Rivers Football Netball League (GRFNL).

Golden Rivers FNL Finals Venues:
- Second Semi Final: Saturday, 24 August, at Wandella Recreation Reserve
- First Semi Final: Sunday, 25 August, at Murrabit Recreation Reserve
- Preliminary Final: Saturday, 31 August, at Ultima Recreation Reserve
- Grand Final: Saturday, 7 September, at Hay Park
Central Murray FNL Finals Venues:
- Qualifying Final: Saturday, 31 August, at Lake Boga Recreation Reserve
- Elimination Final: Sunday, 1 September, at Greenham Park, Balranald
- Second Semi Final: Saturday, 7 September, at Woorinen Recreation Reserve
- First Semi Final: Sunday, 8 September, at Cohuna Recreation Reserve
- Preliminary Final: Saturday, 14 September, at Nyah Recreation Reserve
- Grand Final: Saturday, 21 September, at Swan Hill Recreation Reserve
The process for selecting these venues was carried out in accordance with our finals rotation policy, available on our website. These policies allow clubs to express their interest in hosting finals, taking into account several factors including but not limited to, previous finals hosted, the location of other finals on the same weekend, and the rotation position for the following year. The Board carefully reviews all preferences to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of finals hosting opportunities.

The Central Rivers Board are committed to providing our clubs with the opportunity to showcase their facilities and the dedication of their volunteers. Hosting finals is an important aspect of our leagues, promoting community engagement and providing an exciting atmosphere for all participants and supporters.

We extend our gratitude to all the clubs that have committed to hosting finals. Your efforts are crucial to the success of our finals’ series and the continued growth of Football and Netball in our region.

For more information on the finals schedule and venues, please keep an eye on our socials.
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Written by staff on 26 April 2024. Posted in News.

Len Hutton Memorial ANZAC Match

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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.