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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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Dan Houghton of Brunswick celebrates taking the wicket of Rishabh Nagpal of Ivanhoe during the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association North East 1st XI Round 6 match between Brunswick and Ivanhoe at A.G Gillon Oval, on November 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Brutal Brunswick smashes new record

Chris Thewlis bashed, Dan Houghton crashed and Brunswick smashed a new Subbies record in a brutal 313-run takedown of Endeavour Hills.

Northern

Greg Bowman steps down as Montmorency president.

Bowman’s lasting legacy at Montmorency

After 11 years Greg Bowman stepped down as Montmorency president late last year, he reflects on his legacy and handing the reins to Justin Mills.

Northern

Morningside Panthers QAFL player Ben McCarthy. Photo: Supplied

Bundoora snares young Queensland flyer

Bundoora have secured a flying young gun out of Queensland that coach Heath Scotland believes fills a major need as the Bulls look to jump back up the ladder.

Northern

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Noah Cumberland of the Tigers celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 21 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium, on August 04, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Ex-AFL young gun boosts rising local footy power

After being delisted by Richmond, young gun Noah Cumberland has found his new local footy home, joining a fast-rising club making its Division 1 return.

Local Sport

Henry Arnold took seven wickets for Aberfeldie.

Arnold rampage rekindles Abers finals hopes

Henry Arnold one of the bowling performances of the VTCA season to keep Aberfeldie’s finals hopes alive with a big win over Westmeadows.

Local Sport

Jack Lalor of Northcote bats during the Victorian Premier Cricket Kookaburra Men's Premier Firsts Round 5 match between Northcote and Footscray at Bill Lawry Oval, on November 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Lalor smashes highest score in family affair

Jack Lalor smashed his highest Premier Cricket score for Northcote, while brothers Daniel and Archie also played key roles in a big win over Frankston Peninsula.

Local Sport

Tom Taylor made an impressive start to life at Altona North.

‘Incredible cricketer’: UK import’s stunning VTCA debut

Altona North’s new English import has made a stunning start to life in the VTCA in a matchwinning display to highlight the competition’s return to action. See all the talking points.

Local Sport

VSDCA 2022-23: Box Hill v Spotswood at Box Hill City Oval, December 10,2022. Hayden Rayner of Box Hill bowling.Picture : George Salpigtidis

Plenty streak ends, Rayner lifts Stangs

WEEKEND WRAP: Brunswick puts an end to Plenty Valley’s undefeated start, Shakeel Ahmed keeps Preston unbeaten and Hayden Rayner lifts Box Hill.

Local Sport

Travis Dean plays his 200th game for Footscray on Saturday.

Footscray legend hoping to shape next premiership team

Hughes, Eastwood, Russ, Bright, Dean. He’s among the best Footscray has produced but as he reaches 200 matches, Travis Dean has only one goal in mind.

Local Sport

Coburg openers Noah Thrain and Cameron Harding.

Records smashed as Coburg openers find feet

Coburg imports Noah Thain and Cameron Harding etched their names into the record books with one of the most extraordinary partnerships in club and competition history.

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