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Ben HigginsSports Journalist

Leader Sport, Herald Sun and CODE Sports reporter covering community sport in the northern and north-west suburbs of Melbourne.

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Jesse Hoey and Alex Menelaou in action for Melbourne Victory. Picture: Mark Avellino/Melbourne Victory

Biggest challenge facing Victory in NPL return

After an eight-year absence, Melbourne Victory made its NPL Victoria on Monday night. Coach Boris Seroshtan discusses the challenges facing the academy team.

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Alex Hird celebrates a goal for Melbourne Knights. Picture: Gem Photography

Socceroo takes son of AFL gun under his wing

Alex Hird, son of AFL great James, made a debut to remember for Melbourne Knights. He and coach Ivan Franjic discuss their burgeoning partnership.

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Northcote City's Devon O'Hea scores with a bicycle kick. Picture: Marcusr Photography

Watch: bicycle kick brilliance, NPL season kicks off in style

TALKING POINTS: The NPL and VPL seasons kicked off in PEAK form. Devin O’Hea’s bicycle kick, red card drama, late goals, disallowed goals and more. Check out all the highlights here.

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VTCA Kookaburra Sports/Turner Shield, Round 10. Deer Park 1st XI vs Sydenham Hillside 1st XI, played at John McLeod Reserve Oval 1, Deer Park, Victoria, Saturday 8th February 2025. Deer Park 1st XI batsman Aaron Arye. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Droughts broken in VTCA

There were drought breaking performances in the VTCA across the weekend as the race for finals heated up. See all the top performers from the weekend.

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VSDCA cricket : Ivanhoe v Plenty Valley at Yarrambat War Memorial Park. Ivanhoe bowler Jonathan Kuch. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Ivanhoe, Donvale by an innings, Preston eyes perfection

Another big weekend in Subbies. Patrick Rowe on fire for Donvale, Preston chasing perfection and Coburg’s record-breaking batter backs it up with the ball.

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Alls the ins and outs at every NPL Victoria club.

Ultimate club-by-club NPL Victoria season preview

The NPL Victoria season is officially underway. Check out all the ins and outs and star players at every club. Plus, our premiership predictions for the NPL and VPL seasons.

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MELBOURNE. 09/07/2022 . AFL . Round 17. Collingwood vs North Melbourne at the MCG. Phoenix Spicer of the Kangaroos tries to charge through the tacklers during the 1st qtr. . Photo by Michael Klein

Family draws Spicer to Stars

A family connection helped Fitzroy Stars land ex-AFL forward Phoenix Spicer and coach Neville Jetta believes it can have a longer-lasting impact.

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Victorian Premier Cricket: Greenvale v Footscray at Greenvale Reserve, 17 December 2022. FootscrayÃs Dylan Kight appeals for a wicket.Picture : George Salpigtidis

Kight’s record run ahead of 250th

The 12th wicketkeeper in Premier Cricket to reach 400 dismissals and now just the second Footscray player to reach 250 games, it’s been a memorable season for Dylan Kight.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Hume City celebrate with the flag after winning the 2024 Australia Cup Round of 16 match between Hume City and FC Melbourne Srbija at Hume City Stadium, on August 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Hume City to throw hat in National Second Division ring

Hume City is the latest NPL Victoria club to put its hand up for Football Australia’s National Second Division. President Ersan Gulum details his plan.

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The young players to watch in NPL Victoria.

Named: 40 young guns to watch in NPL Victoria

From Australia youth internationals to youngsters looking to make their mark – including a son of an AFL great – these are the top young guns in NPL Victoria.

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