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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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Sunbury UnitedÃs Liam Sherlock during the GDCA Cricket match between East Sunbury and Sunbury United in Sunbury, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Unsung Dragons step up, Bees pair’s winning combo

TALKING POINTS: Unsung Dragons stand tall in Gisborne’s top-of-the-table win over Woodend, while a pair of Bees put on a match-winning partnership.

Local Sport

VSDCA cricket : Ivanhoe v Plenty Valley at Yarrambat War Memorial Park. Plenty Valley batter Lahiru Opatha. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Plenty Valley recruit smashes way into record books

In just his fifth game for Plenty Valley, Lahiru Opatha etched his name into club history, smashing a blistering century against Ivanhoe.

Local Sport

Victorian young guns on future Matildas track

They’re the rising stars of Victorian football. Meet the talented young girls aiming to become the future international stars of the Matildas.

Riddell

Revealed: the 10 must-watch Riddell District blockbusters

Good Friday and Anzac Day double-headers, an early grand final rematch and two new clubs making their debuts. These are the must-watch Riddell District matches of 2025.

Northern

South MorangÃs Joshua DÃIntinosante during the NFNL Diamond Creek v South Morang football match in Epping, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Picture: Andy Brownbill

No recruiting rush for South Morang

As South Morang prepares to return to the Northern league top-flight, the club is in no rush to bring in a swag of recruits and comfortable trusting its premiership group.

Northern

St Kilda v Port Melbourne Colts at Peanut Farm Reserve, St Kilda, Melbourne, April 15th 2023. St KildaÃs Aaron Edwards. Picture : George Sal

Reservoir recruiting strategy explained

Reservoir has delivered one of the most eye-catching recruiting drives this off-season and coach Rohan Davies says there’s more big names to come.

Riddell

RDFNL: Romsey v Melton Centrals: Evan Donoghue of Melton Centrals at Romsey Recreation Reserve on Saturday July 8, 2023 in Romsey, Australia.Photo: Hamish Blair

How soon-to-be rival convinced Zanic to take Centrals job

A chat with a soon-to-be rival helped Damien Zanic take on the Melton Centrals job. He discusses the Blues’ recruiting and his pre-season first impressions.

Local Sport

Chris Spinella of St BernardÃs OC bats during the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association match between St Bernard's OC and Preston at St Bernard's College, on February 24, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Fast-acting Snowdogs singing in the rain

As rain washed out the weekend’s local cricket action, St Bernard’s were still smiling after securing a critical win last week.

Riddell

Marlion Pickett of the Tigers celebrates the win with the Premiership Cup during the 2019 AFL Grand Final between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, September 28, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Marlion Pickett heading South for new footy home

Two-time Richmond premiership star Marlion Pickett has chosen his local footy home for 2025, signing for a struggling western suburbs club.

Northern

Shane Doherty of Macleod is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal during the round three NFNL Division 1 Melbourne Greyhounds Seniors match between West Preston-Lakeside and Macleod at JE Moore Park Oval, on April 27, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Macleod coach’s big win as rebuild begins

Macleod could have imploded after relegation but new coach Nick Lynch says one major factor has the club strong positioned for a bounce back in 2025, with a couple of big recruits too.

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