Kyneton has taken a major step in reestablishing a senior women’s team in the Riddell District Football League, appointing a coach for next season.
The club announced last week that Lisa Borg would take on the coaching role.
Kyneton didn’t have a side this season after the departure of a number of players and the coach, after making two straight grand finals in the RDFL.
It still had an under-18 side.
Borg returns to the club where she both played and coached, having spent a number of years at the club.
“Lisa is no stranger to Kyneton having started her football career in the juniors at North Kyneton and Kyneton, where she earned a premiership, was a runner-up for best and fairest and a interleague representative player,” the club said on social media.
“Lisa then went on to have an impressive senior career at Sunbury Lions, where she was named best and fairest and made history as the first female player to reach 150 games for the club.
“In 2015, Lisa was a driving force in the creation of the Kyneton women’s football team, serving as both the first coach and a key player in the squad.
“With extensive coaching experience leading up to 2025, Lisa’s passion for and commitment to women’s football is unwavering.”
Borg has since coached a number of clubs including Gisborne and East Sunbury and played 200 games across her career.
The Tigers said they were excited to welcome someone of Borg’s calibre to our club, and look forward to her bringing her wealth of experience to the team.
“Lisa has already hit the ground running and is eager to help bring women’s football back to Kyneton in 2026.”
The club is now seeking interested players for next season.
Any interested players can contact, womensfootball@kynetonfnc.com
