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Fighting Ranges triumph at Payneham
3a355837e1eeccc4eb5a7d460cd8de5e Gawler’s Boyd Worden slides into second base safely under the Red Sox tag. PHOTOS: Robert Laidlaw Sport Fighting Ranges triumph at Payneham Nov 20 2024 Updated 5 minutes ago THE Gawler Rangers fought tooth and nail all the way and were rewarded with a 4-... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Everyone loves a Holden
4a4737a60d9f2df13d0564711d59371f Don Loffler is the guest speaker at Thursday night’s Gawler History Team meeting. PHOTO: Supplied News Everyone loves a Holden Nov 07 2024 Updated 8 minutes ago DON Loffler has written extensively on the Holden car, based on his passion for ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers suffer ‘Giant’ loss
4a45be119cb2e0c17968f588d08e92d1 Aidan Prokopec takes a big swing from the left-handed batters’ box. PHOTO: Robert Laidlaw Sport Rangers suffer ‘Giant’ loss Nov 06 2024 Updated 1 hour ago GAWLER Rangers went down 21-0 to Sturt in Division 1 baseball at West Beach Park... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Three-time Bradman Medallist heads to Gawler
e0037f068ff2f9f2d266998a49bf9f1d Three-time Bradman Medal winner Rob O’Shannassy being personally presented his medal by Sir Donald Bradman. PHOTO: Supplied Sport Three-time Bradman Medallist heads to Gawler Nov 06 2024 Updated 11 minutes ago RECENTLY former Sheffield Shield cricketer Rob O’Shannassy was a guest speaker... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers run riot in Surrey Downs
5ba7175fffce8e99e5c38a9408875eb3 Zak HeintzeUnger swinging from the left side of the plate. PHOTO: Robert Laidlaw Sport Rangers run riot in Surrey Downs Oct 30 2024 Updated 4 minutes ago GAWLER Rangers made it two wins on the trot on Saturday, beating Golden Grove Ce... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers claim huge Goodwood scalp
d6c46bfcba868f614e1d5775caa08074 Gawler’s Aiden Prokopec takes a big swing. PHOTO: Robert Laidlaw Sport Rangers claim huge Goodwood scalp Oct 23 2024 Updated 10 minutes ago THE Gawler Rangers won their opening home game of the Division 1 baseball season... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Ragners shutout in Division 1 return
b9c1d02607a4ce607a5ae18fe46c7f16 Seb Heintze-Unger gets under the tag but is called out by the umpire in a close play. PHOTO: Robert Laidlaw Sport Ragners shutout in Division 1 return Oct 16 2024 Updated 40 minutes ago SATURDAY saw the start of the new Division 1 baseball season, but unfortunately ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
A Trinity man
News A Trinity man Sep 27 2024 Updated 6 minutes ago MICHAEL Hewitson is currently the Mayor of Unley but his part in establishing Tr... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Battling Bulldogs fall short
Sport Battling Bulldogs fall short Sep 18 2024 Updated 7 minutes ago CENTRAL District lost Sunday’s SANFL preliminary final at Adelaide Oval 15.8 (... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs set for do-or-die prelim
Sport No more chances: Bulldogs set for do-or-die prelim Sep 11 2024 Updated 5 minutes ago CENTRAL District were brought back down to earth with a thump after losing Sunda... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs storm over the top of Double Blues
Sport Bulldogs storm over the top of Double Blues Sep 04 2024 Updated 1 minute ago CENTRAL District fought back with a brilliant last quarter to beat Sturt 8.2 (50... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Saving an iconic Gawler building
News Saving an iconic Gawler building Sep 01 2024 Updated 2 minutes ago AS the oldest country town in South Australia, which includes many of the stateâ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Central secure SANFL double-chance
Sport Central secure SANFL double-chance Aug 28 2024 Updated 2 minutes ago A CLINICAL 15.14 (104) to 5.6 (36) home victory over Port Adelaide in the final ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Centrals fall short against top contenders
Sport Centrals fall short against top contenders Aug 14 2024 Updated 2 minutes ago ALTHOUGH losing by 34 points to Sturt at Unley last Saturday, Central District i... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Grace and Dudley bring Bulldogs back
Sport Grace and Dudley bring Bulldogs back Jul 31 2024 Updated 5 minutes ago THE best and worst of Central District this season was on display Saturday as th... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Doggies claim important victory
Sport Doggies claim important victory Jul 17 2024 Updated 2 minutes ago WHILE it was far from pretty, Central District’s 11.5 (71) to 10.5 (65) Round ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs undone by hard-starting Crows
Sport Bulldogs undone by hard-starting Crows Jul 11 2024 Updated 4 minutes ago A MORE efficient Adelaide Crows proved too strong for Central District in their ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Gawler’s Mr Green Thumbs
News Gawler’s Mr Green Thumbs Jun 30 2024 Updated 12 minutes ago WELL known radio, television and local gardening expert Milton Vadoulis is the G... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Centrals tough out gritty away win
Sport Centrals tough out gritty away win Jun 12 2024 Updated 7 minutes ago IT was a win Central District had to have, which makes the 8.12 (60) to 7.12 (54... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Reality check for Bulldogs
Sport Reality check for Bulldogs May 29 2024 Updated 5 minutes ago ON the back of one of the worst quarters of football in coach Paul Thomas’s fo... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs bubble bursts
Sport Bulldogs bubble bursts May 15 2024 Updated 4 minutes ago IT was not a good result for Central District, losing its Round 6 SANFL clash to... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs win ugly
Sport Bulldogs win ugly May 08 2024 Updated 34 minutes ago IT was tough, it was uncompromising, it was about adapting, and Central District... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Secrets of Goose Island revealed
News Secrets of Goose Island revealed May 06 2024 Updated May 3, 2024 EXCITEMENT is brewing for Gawler History Group’s next meeting, as Helen Hennes... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs bolster contender status
Sport Bulldogs bolster contender status May 02 2024 Updated 3 minutes ago CENTRAL District continued its undefeated start to the SANFL season with a 14.6 ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs finally win in Noarlunga
Sport Bulldogs finally win in Noarlunga Apr 24 2024 Updated 5 minutes ago IT has been nine long years since Central District has beaten South Adelaide at ... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs firepower overwhelms Adelaide
Sport Bulldogs firepower overwhelms Adelaide Apr 18 2024 Updated 5 minutes ago IT was an all-around team effort by Central District that laid the foundation of... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldog win makes for a Good Friday
Sport Bulldog win makes for a Good Friday Apr 04 2024 Updated 3 minutes ago STATISTICALLY it looked like North Adelaide dominated the opening SANFL Good Fri... Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers’ inaugural Division 1 season comes to an end
Sport Rangers’ inaugural Division 1 season comes to an end Mar 08 2024 Updated 1 minute ago GAWLER Rangers influenced the make-up of Division 1 baseball’s top six when they drew 5-5 against Southern Districts at West Beach last Tuesday. The Rangers could have helped South back into the finals if Gawler had beat Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Child’s play for Rangers
Sport Child’s play for Rangers Feb 28 2024 Updated 5 minutes ago A SENSATIONAL game by Dylan Child paved the way for the Gawler Rangers’ 6-0 victory over East Torrens in Saturday’s Division 1 baseball clash at Karbeethan Reserve. Child hit a three-run home run in the first inning and a two-run double in Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers let win slip through their fingers
Sport Rangers let win slip through their fingers Feb 21 2024 Updated 2 minutes ago ANOTHER heart-breaker saw Gawler Rangers lose by one run for the third time this season, going down 4-3 away from home at Glenelg in last Tuesday’s Division 1 baseball. Rubbing salt into the wound, it was at the death knell when the Tigers scor Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Worden stunner highlights another Rangers win
Sport Worden stunner highlights another Rangers win Feb 14 2024 Updated 6 minutes ago GAWLER Rangers won their fourth game of the Division 1 baseball season on Tuesday, beating Golden Grove Central Districts 5-3 away from home. It was a solid team effort with everyone contributing, as the Rangers were Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers rolled twice in rough week
Sport Rangers rolled twice in rough week Feb 02 2024 Updated 6 minutes ago DESPITE battling hard, Gawler Rangers lost twice in the past week, with a 9-3 home loss to Goodwood last Tuesday and a 12-1 loss at Lockleys against reigning premier West Torrens on Saturday. It was 2-2 going into the fifth inning against the Indians, with a four-run Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers go down in extra innings
Sport Jan 20 2024 IN a heartbreaking result, Gawler Rangers almost pulled off the Division 1 upset of the season on Saturday as they fell 11-10 against second-placed Sturt at Mitcham. What made the performance even more amazing was the fact the Rangers trailed 8-1 after four frames, and came all the way back to force an extra inning. Seb Hintze-Unger scored Gawler’s first run at the top of the third dig, when he came home on the tail end of a double steal.
Loose pitching dooms the Rangers
Sport Loose pitching dooms the Rangers Jan 11 2024 Updated 3 minutes ago GAWLER Rangers started the new year in Division 1 with a 12-2 loss to Port Adelaide at Semaphore, as the pitchers conceded 12 walks and a hit batsman in a sloppy outing. Earlier in the day most baseball games were cancelled because of the inclem Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers lose by one in Karbeethan thriller
Sport Rangers lose by one in Karbeethan thriller Dec 20 2023 Updated 1 second ago GAWLER Rangers again lost a close game in Saturday’s Division 1 baseball, going down to finals contender Adelaide 4-3 at Karbeethan Reserve. Both teams scored a run in the opening frame, with Gawler’s coming through Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers down in a close one
Sport Rangers down in a close one Dec 07 2023 Updated 7 minutes ago IT was Gawler Rangers’ big day, but Golden Grove Central Districts took home the chocolates in division one baseball at Karbeethan Reserve on Saturday, with a 5-3 victory. The day was the official opening of the newly developed Karbeethan Reserve, Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers routed by rampaging Woodville
Sport Rangers routed by rampaging Woodville Dec 01 2023 Updated 9 minutes ago MISSING a couple of key players, Gawler Rangers got away to a slow start before losing 10-1 against Woodville in Division 1 baseball at Karbeethan Reserve on Saturday. The good news is several players managed to gain some valuable experience, Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Karbeethan christened with 18-run epic
Sport Karbeethan christened with 18-run epic Nov 16 2023 Updated 7 minutes ago THE GAWLER Rangers welcomed fans to their first ever Division 1 game on the recently redeveloped Karbeethan Reserve baseball diamond with an 18-run battle against reigning premiers West Torrens. Gawler ended up going down 11-7 in a spirited effort, mounting a comeback a Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers collect historic victory
Sport Rangers collect historic victory Oct 25 2023 Updated 2 minutes ago THE GAWLER Rangers broke through for their maiden Division 1 baseball victory on Saturday, with a historic 3-1 win over Northern Districts at Ingle Farm. A three-run third inning set up the victory, backed by solid pitching and f Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers make solid debut
Sport Rangers make solid debut Oct 17 2023 Updated 6 minutes ago GAWLER Rangers showed plenty of promise in their first game of division one baseball on Saturday, going down 5-0 against perennial powerhouse Sturt. Playing at West Beach – Baseball SA headquarters – Gawler had a nervous sta Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Bulldogs survive elimination final test
Sport Bulldogs survive elimination final test Sep 07 2023 Updated 4 minutes ago IT was a tough, hard and uncompromising slog as Central District fought tooth and nail to secure a 12.10 (82) to 11.9 (75) victory over Port Adelaide in Sunday’s SANFL elimination final at Adelaide Oval. There wasn’t much between the two sides throughout the contest, with the Bu Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Young Rangers in good hands
Sport Young Rangers in good hands Aug 29 2023 Updated 13 minutes ago ADDING to the excitement of Gawler Rangers Baseball Club’s entry into Baseball SA’s Division One this coming season is the appointment of David Paton as junior coordinator. An experienced top level junior coach, David is returning to the club after Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Major League coup for Gawler baseball
Sport Major League coup for Gawler baseball Jul 18 2023 Updated 2 minutes ago FORMER Major Leaguer Luke Prokopec is joining Gawler Rangers Baseball Club’s coaching panel. With the club entering Baseball SA’s Division One competition for the first Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Fifth win for Centrals has Doggies singing in the rain
Local Footy Fifth win for Centrals has Doggies singing in the rain Jun 22 2023 Updated 4 minutes ago WITH persistent rain all game, it was Central District’s toughness and teamwork that prevailed in the Bulldogs’ 6.7 (43) to 4.2 (26) home victory over Woodville-West Torrens at Elizabeth on Saturday. The commitment of every Central District player on the park made a huge dif Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Jeff missing at Gawler Belt
Police are seeking assistance in locating 90-year-old Jeff, who was last seen on Kentish Rd at Gawler Belt around 5pm Wednesday May 17. Police and family have concerns for his welfare and believe he may have become disoriented. Jeff is described as slim build with short grey hair and was wearing a black jacket with black trousers. Police are currently searching the Gawler and Hillier areas.
Gawler gains Division One status
Sport Power Rangers: Gawler gains Division One status May 16 2023 Updated 21 minutes ago IN a coup for Gawler sports, Gawler Rangers Baseball Club has been promoted to the top level of Baseball SA’s competition for the 2023-24 season. The accomplishment has been heralded a success off the back of the redevelo Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers snap losing streak
Sport Rangers snap losing streak Feb 03 2023 Updated 3 minutes ago GAWLER Rangers put it all together to beat Port Adelaide 10-2 at Semaphore in Division Two baseball. It was a solid batting performance, backed up by a superb pitching outing b Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Tight loss for Rangers
Sport Tight loss for Rangers Jan 19 2023 Updated 4 minutes ago IN a game that was in the balance until the end, Gawler Rangers finished up with a 6-0 loss to Northern Districts in Division Two baseball on Saturday. The heat was a factor, while the opposition had permits for three of its Di Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers suffer home defeat to Goodwood
Sport Rangers suffer home defeat to Goodwood Dec 30 2022 Updated 9 minutes ago GAWLER Rangers closed out the year with a 9-1 loss to Goodwood at Karbeethan Reserve in Division Two baseball. The game was competitive until a blowout sixth inning, where three errors g Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
Rangers come up short against Rams
Sport Rangers come up short against Rams Dec 05 2022 Updated 17 minutes ago Gawler Rangers managed to stay with Henley & Grange for five innings before going down 10-1 in division two baseball at West Lakes. Errors played a big part in the loss, with the Rangers making six in the ga Subscribe to The Bunyip to read the full story.
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