Jack Cattanach and Maddie Mannes take out Lions Best and Fairest awards at the Hay Lions Presentation night.

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The local AFL competition top of the table clash did not disappoint when Hay met Ultima on Saturday.

Hay, with no imports available, relied on a local contingency to take it up to Ultima. Ultima had a few out with injury, and took the opportunity to blood some younger players to face the senior Lions for the first time.

Read the full match report on the latest in Hay Lions undefated season steamroll.

Hay Lions remain undefeated in the Golden Rivers Football and Netball League after a win over Moulmein Swans.

Season 24 commenced with the unveiling of the seniors 2023 Premiership flag in front of a large home crowd boosted by a past players reunion and the hint of high expectation after breaking the 28-year drought last year.

With Murrabit tipped to be the big improvers in 2024, it was a highly anticipated opening clash.

Hay Lions Annual Fishing Classic was a resounding success, with a huge attendance by locals and people coming in from around the district.

There were an incredible 891 fish caught over the span of the competition, with 178 carp reeled in, 277 legal fish, 713 native fish, 277 legal native fish, four silver perch, and four golden perch (yellow belly).

Dom Booth and Bill Auldist take out Hay Lions AFL Football and Netball Club’s best and fairest awards for 2023.

Hay Lion’s 28-year premiership drought broke on the weekend, when they won the Golden Rivers Football and Netball League senior grand final.

Hay Lions under 17s and B Reserve netball teams finished on top of the Golden Rivers Football and Netball League ladders, bringing home two premierships.

Hay Lions first grade met ladder leaders Ultima for third time this season and posted a confident victory over the previously undefeated ‘Roos.

Includes first grade photo gallery.

Under 14.5 Lions joined football clubs from around the country in remembering and honouring a fellow footballer, and putting their boots out for Dallas. Castlemaine Football Netball Club footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling from the Bendigo Football league landed awkwardly in a tackle against Kyneton but played out the game and even ran off the field after the final siren.

Hay’s under 14s enjoyed a massive win, played with a true display of sportsmanship.

Hay Lions battled injuries against Ultima in Saturday’s Golden Rivers league AFL match-up.

Hay is proving itself to be the team to watch, as the 2023 season is still in its infancy. Three of the Hay teams annihalated Moulamein Swans by large margins.

Jade clocks up 210 games for Hay.

Full results of the 2023 Fishing Classic, plus photo callery

Hay Lions AFLW team took on Woorinen Youth Girls in the Pride Cup on Sunday.

Hay Cutters, Hay Lions and Hay Magpies unveil their season 2023 coaching line-ups

Hay Lions held their annual presentation night celebrating the 2022 season on Friday night, where Brad Pocock and Ellie Jamieson took out the club’s premier best and fairest awards.

Lions shine at League awards - Hay Lions AFL and Netball Club was well represented at the Golden Rivers Football League Awards night, held last week.

Hay Lions Under 17s faced Ultima Kangaroos to fight for the 2022 premiership. After a blinder of a season and having defeated the Roos twice earlier in the season, no doubt the Lions were confident, but playing for much higher stakes this time.

Hay Lions AFL stalwart Bill Auldist played his 300th game for the Hay side on Saturday, at Hay Park’s number two oval. Image: Jan Zambon.