July 20 2019

Both the Rams and the Rovers were in action today with the Rams playing Finley away and the Rovers playing Blighty at home.

In Rugby Union, the Drovers played Tumut unfortunately they went down 19 to 12.

The Wanderers continued their strong form last week by winning 7-6 against Yoogali SC.

Below are the Football and Netball results separated into the categories of Rams Football, Rovers Football, Rams Netball and Rovers Netball.

Rams Football Results

Seniors lost 12.10 – 82 to 6.13 – 49
Reserves lost 11.3 – 69 to 7.0 – 42
Thirds lost 7.6 – 48 to 7.3 – 45
Fourths won 5.6 – 36 to 2.8 – 20

Rovers Football Results

Seniors won 9.8 – 62 to 6.8 – 44
Reserves won 12.5 – 77 to 5.6 – 36
Thirds won  30.6 – 186 to 4.4 – 28
Fourths won 11.5 – 71 to 4.8 – 32

Rams Netball Results

A Grade won 54 to 32
B Grade won 41 to 30
C Grade won 75 to 19
C Res – DNP
17 and Under won 41 to 30
15 and Under won 46 to 12
13 and Under won 38 to 16
11 and Under

Rovers Netball Results

A Grade won 63 to 21
B Grade won 47 to 31
C Grade won 41 to 31
C Res won 40 to 26
17 and Under won 50 to 36
15 and Under lost 35 to 33
13 and Under won 24 to 15

Conclusion

The Rams Football had a tough day against Finley winning just one of the four matches.

Rams Netballers won all games that had results posted today.

The Rovers Footballers had a good day by winning all of their matches.

The Rovers netballers had a great day by winning the majority of their matches.

The Drovers lost against tough opposition.

The Wanderers are off to play Hanwood tomorrow but they will be back at Rotary Park on the 28th against Yoogali SC, the side is on top of the four team ladder with 6 wins, 1 draw and a loss.

We’ll be back next week with a new edition of Sports Talk.

July 11 2019

One of the most interesting stories we’ve ever heard is the tale of the tunnels that Deniliquin had (or has).

Most people are probably thinking ‘What Tunnels?’ but there were tunnels and they went a very long way.

The cellars of a number of Deniliquin businesses have sealed up entrances, people could hop from one business to another without needing to go above ground.

Reports currently indicate that part of the system ran from the old Dublin Hotel and goes along to St George and then goes down Cressy Street and ends up at Target right before the Jewelers.

One report indicates that the shops between the Globe and the Pastoral Times are connected to each other.

Another says that the entrance was where Centrelink is now and crossed to the Federal Hotel, it branched off to go as far as Black Cat and the St George Bank.

There is said to be a connection between the Exchange Hotel and the Coach House though the configuration is unknown though it was heading towards Burchfields at one end and Cressy Street at the other.

The story goes that some of the tunnel structure was for protection from Bushrangers and later expanded for war purposes or avoiding the police who were picking off illegal customers on the surface by the score particularly on Sundays.

It is likely that all that is left of the tunnels is the bricked up sections so don’t try playing Indiana Jones but it is interesting to know that many locals over the decades have walked over the system not knowing it was there.

So if you own a business in Napier Street or Cressy Street and you’ve got a cellar, take a closer look at the walls, the system may of been in your shop.

July 6 2019

Both the Rams and the Rovers were in action today with the Rams playing Echuca United away and the Rovers playing Jerilderie away.

In Rugby Union, the Drovers played Griffith and at full time they were back on the winners list with a comfortable 36-17 victory.

Below are the Football and Netball results separated into the categories of Rams Football, Rovers Football, Rams Netball and Rovers Netball.

Rams Football Results

Seniors lost 24.17 – 161 to 4.5 – 29
Reserves lost 15.14 – 104 to 2.4 – 16
Thirds lost 11.7 – 73 to 4.1 – 25
Fourths won 7.6 – 45 to 2.3 – 15

Rovers Football Results

Seniors won 13.12 – 90 to 5.7 – 37
Reserves drew 6.5 – 41 to 6.5 – 41
Thirds won 14.6 – 90 to 7.7 – 49
Fourths won 21.14 – 140 to 2.1 – 13

Rams Netball Results

A Grade lost 52 to 33
B Grade lost 43 to 30
C Grade lost 65 to 38
C Res lost 49 to 34
17 and Under won 39 to 35
15 and Under won 43 to 28
13 and Under won 38 to 16
11 and Under

Rovers Netball Results

A Grade won 45 to 24
B Grade won 56 to 34
C Grade lost 34 to 27
C Res won 34 to 26
17 and Under
15 and Under won 33 to 27
13 and Under won 29 to 4

Conclusion

The Rams Football had a tough day against Echuca United winning just one of the four matches.

Rams Netballers had a mixed bag with three wins, four losses.

The Rovers Footballers had a good day with three wins and a draw from their matches.

The Rovers netballers had a great day by winning the majority of their matches.

The Drovers won comfortably after their narrow loss to Hay last week.

We’ll be back next week with a new edition of Sports Talk.

June 29 2019

Both the Rams and the Rovers were in action today with the Rams playing Katandra at home and the Rovers playing Mathoura away

In Soccer news, the Wanderers are playing away tomorrow against Yoogali and are hoping to keep their winning streak going.

In Rugby Union, the Drovers played the Hay Cutters for the McMullen Cup and were defeated 10-5 in what was called a good contest.

Below are the Football and Netball results separated into the categories of Rams Football, Rovers Football, Rams Netball and Rovers Netball.

Rams Football Results

Seniors lost 10.3 – 63 to 6.7 – 43
Reserves won 10.8 – 68 to 1.9 – 15
Thirds won 4.7 – 31 to 2.4 – 16
Fourths won 12.12 – 84 to 1.1 – 7

Rovers Football Results

Seniors won 8.12 – 60 to 8.10 – 58
Reserves won 5.12 – 42 to 4.6 – 30
Thirds
Fourths won 16.6 – 102 to 0.0 – 0

Rams Netball Results

A Grade won 50 to 25
B Grade won 48 to 30
C Grade won 61 to 33
C Res won 46 to 27
17 and Under won 42 to 9
15 and Under won 56 to 17
13 and Under won 30 to 0
11 and Under DNP

Rovers Netball Results

A Grade won 54 to 31
B Grade won 25 to 23
C Grade lost 31 to 17
C Res won 23 to 17
17 and Under won 32 to 19
15 and Under won 26 to 11
13 and Under won 44 to 0

Conclusion

The Rams Football sides won the day with three wins from four matches.

Rams Netballers won all of their games that were played today.

The Rovers Footballers had a good day and after losing two games in a row by a point, the Seniors were triumphant by two points today.

The Rovers netballers had a great day by winning all but one of their matches.

The Drovers fell short in their game against Hay, the game was turned on its head by the wild weather that came around the second half of the match.

We’ll be back next week with a new edition of Sports Talk.

June 22 2019

Both the Rams and the Rovers were in action today with the Rams playing Numurkah and the Rovers playing Katamatite at home

In Soccer news, the Wanderers host Hanwood tomorrow at Rotary Park.

In Rugby Union, the Drovers are back in the winners circle after giving the Waratahs a 68-0 defeat at Rotary Park this afternoon.

Below are the Football and Netball results separated into the categories of Rams Football, Rovers Football, Rams Netball and Rovers Netball.

Rams Football Results

Seniors lost 17.8 – 110 to 9.8 – 62
Reserves won 16.13 – 109 to 3.3 – 21
Thirds lost 10.11 – 71 to 8.4 – 52
Fourths won 15.10 -100 to 1.0 – 6

Rovers Football Results

Seniors lost 11.3 – 69 to 9.14 – 68
Reserves won 20.20 – 140 to 0.0 – 0
Thirds did not play
Fourths won 7.10 – 52 to 1.1 – 7

Rams Netball Results

A Grade won 75 to 18
B Grade won 48 to 35
C Grade won 73 to 30
C Res won 56 to 28
17 and Under won 64 to 13
15 and Under won 68 to 13
13 and Under won 40 to 10
11 and Under tied 8 all

Rovers Netball Results

A Grade won 54 to 31
B Grade won 54 to 8
C Grade won 44 to 12
C Res won 39 to 32
17 and Under did not play
15 and Under won 30 to 23
13 and Under won 35 to 2

Conclusion

The Rams Football sides had a mixed bag of results with two wins and two losses.

Rams Netballers won all games that were played today.

The Rovers Footballers won the day by winning two of the three games played today.

The Rovers netballers won the day with the junior teams all scoring 31, it is perhaps the strangest stat we’ve seen so far this year.

The Drovers are back to their winning ways by defeating the Waratahs.

We’ll be back next week with a new edition of Sports Talk.