Kyneton is finding its feet in the Riddell District Football League.
Having made the move from the Bendigo Football League in the off season, the Tigers have started their season 2-2 with the two wins on Good Friday and Anzac Day.
Tigers coach Ethan Foreman said it has been really good so far. The Tigers had a bye on the weekend.
“We will take two and two,” he said. “We’ve played two really strong sides in Romsey and Riddell and we’ve been able to gauge where we are at.
“It’s a tight competition and anyone can beat anyone.”
Forman said they were finding the RDFL competition different to what they were used to in the Bendigo league.
He said they felt that they would start to put it all together soon.
“It’s a lot more congested,” he said. “In Bendigo there are bigger grounds and a lot more open running.
“We’re trying to bring that brand that we’re used to. We’re a very young side and full of local boys.
“It’ll take a bit of time to get used to the game plan and come together. I think it’ll happen before the halfway mark if not after the bye.”
Foreman said they would welcome back some key players after the bye which would be a big help.
Billy Mahony, who was one of the club’s big signings for the off season, will finally pull on the boots.
Mahony a strong midfielder returned to the club this season having spent two years at the Tigers previously.
James O’Sullivan, who has missed games with suspension and a niggle, is another set to return.
The Tigers this week face Macedon.
Foreman said it was another one of those matches they were looking forward to.
“I really rate them,” he said. “I looked at them in round one against Riddell.
“We have a few former Kyneton boys at Macedon. I can see it becoming a massive rivalry.”
In results on Saturday, Riddell is the only undefeated team after five rounds after beating Romsey.
It was a comprehensive win by the Bombers who found their kicking boots this week, winning 15.6 (96)-6.10 (46).
Dean Galea kicked six goals for the Bombers while Kamen Ogilvie was named their best.
Justin Waldron was named the Redbacks best.
Diggers Rest had a solid win against Woodend-Hesket, winning 13.10 (88)-5.7 (37), while Wallan was too strong for Macedon, winning 10.10 (70)-7.5 (47).
Lancefield is the only team without a win, losing to Melton Centrals 14.10 (94)-7.8 (50).
Tara Murray
