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Amanda Lulham loves all things on and in the water from sailing surfing and kayaking to canoeing, ironman, triathlon and diving as well as, netball, basketball, rugby and sport in general – and the people who play it at the highest level. She is a group sports reporter for NewsLocal and CODE Sports.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Shaylee Bent of the Dragons tackled Ruan Sims of the Roosters during the NRLW match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval on September 29, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Bent straight to the top in rugby league

What a journey! In just a few years Shaylee Bent has gone from skinny kid to playing at Bankwest Stadium alongside the best players in rugby league.

Northern District Times

Louise Sauvage poses with her award after receiving Legend status during the Sport Australia Hall of Fame 35th Induction and Awards Gala Dinner at the Palladium at Crown in Melbourne, Thursday, October 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Sport legend Louise Sauvage speaks out

She was one of the most ferocious athletes on a racetrack to pull on an Australian uniform. Now Louise Sauvage has another passion.

Local Sports Stars

Canterbury-Bankstown Express / AAPLOCAL SPORTS STAR AWARDSWill Cooley, Sailing - 2019 Junior Sports Star Winner for Southern Courier poses for a photo at Bankstown Sports Club Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, 23 October 2019. (AAP IMAGE / MONIQUE HARMER)

Southern Courier guns riding wave of success

The Southern Courier’s 2019 Junior Sports Star and Inspiration Award winner have been revealed at a gala dinner in Sydney.

Local Sport

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR LAPRESSE - Cate Natalie Campbell Australian swimmer at the ISL - International swimming league competition at LISD Aquatic Center on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Lewisville, TX, USA. For more information and downloadable content please visit: http://apmultimedianewsroom.com/multimedia-newsroom/partners/international-swimming-league (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP Images)

Cate Campbell finalist for top award

Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell hits hot form in the pool and is up for a major award out of it.

Local Sport

Molly Picklum is often likened to Stephanie Gilmore.

Steph Gilmore look-alike on wave of success

It’s the ultimate compliment. Being likened to a seven-time world champion. And it’s why this teen surf sensation is “stoked’’.

Parramatta

Cyclist Keira Will’s uphill battle

She’s the wheel thing when it comes to cycling but teenager Keira Will is facing a big step up at the Sydney Cup on Wheels.

Local

AAP - MANLY DAILYPortraits of girls and boys rugby sevens players from assorted teams all competing in a new event on the beaches this month taken in Newport on 12th October 2019.Pictured (L-R) are:Aaston McCauley (11)Mathijs Diaz (11)Eddie Bryant (11)Max Baker (11)William Burke(11)Ruby Ryan (10)Leilani Ainscough (9)Lachlan Burke (11)All kids from Newport except the Burke kids from Mona Vale.AAP Image / Julian Andrews).

Rugby is sevens heaven for these youngsters

More than 200 young players will be involved in a new sporting event on the northern beaches organisers hope will become an annual event.

Wentworth Courier

The crew of Wild Oats X after finishing the Sydney to Hobart. PICTURE CHRIS KIDD

Women’s pro crew to miss 75th Sydney to Hobart

Last year they came close to pulling off a major ocean racing sting but this year Stacey Jackson and her all-female pro crew will be on different Sydney to Hobart yachts.

Manly

Dee Why FC won their age group at the Champion of Champions tournament.

Dee Why FC win Champion of Champions

It was their first appearance at a Champion of Champions event but that didn’t faze this group of young mates from Dee Why FC.

Local Sport

Sydney Thunder WBBL stars [Left to right] Tahlia Wilson, Kate Peterson, Naomi Stalenberg, Rene Farrell and Lisa Griffith will be at Blacktown International SportsPark on Thursday, October 24 to meet fans at the team’s Open Day .

Sydney Thunder stars pad up to inspire fans

Blacktown-born Naomi Stalenberg and Sydney Thunder stars are ready to give tips and advice to fans at their Open Day on Thursday.

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