They might be known for their clips lipsyncing famous sports commentary but the Shepmates can also play. The duo played a starring role in local footy as other teams ended winless streaks stretching back three years. Here are the talking points.
It was double delight for the Northern Knights in round 2 of the Coates Talent League, with both sides picking up big wins. Watch the REPLAYS here.
After eight years Michael Mannix is handing over the Wallan captaincy, with two gun midfielders set to take on the Magpies’ leadership.
Levi Greenwood was welcomed to the Northern league with a tag in his Reservoir debut but the ex-AFL star hopes he, and several big-name recruits, can help turn the club’s fortunes around.
A local footy club has had its Round 1 win reversed after a league investigation found it twice fielded too many players, with the four points handed to its opponent.
It’s only Round 1 but a Melbourne local footy league is in turmoil as senior figures walk out and clubs revolt over farcical fines.
For the third straight Premier Cricket season, Greenvale Kangaroos took the wooden spoon but several impressive performances, led by Justin Galeotti, has the club confident.
South Morang captain Tye Hall’s season is potentially over, while Noah Cumberland went down seconds before the club’s final training session finished.
TALKING POINTS: Melbourne Victory won’t stand for a repeat of fans’ behaviour in Shepparton, while Marcus Schroen has a match-winning milestone and Nunawading City’s stunning upset.
Reservoir unveiled a number of its big off-season recruits but Ivanhoe crashed the party with a dominant second half setting up a thumping win.
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