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Brayden MayVictoria/Tasmania Local Sport Editor

Brayden is the Local Sport Editor for Victoria-Tasmania, he covers sport in Melbourne’s northwest and west and also writes for CODE Sports.

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Brayden May

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North

Heroic cricketers save teammate’s life on field

A trio of local cricketers from Melbourne’s north sprung into action to save the life of a teammate who collapsed at the crease with a heart attack at the weekend.

Vic Amateur

Division 3 Mens - North Brunswick v Richmond held at Allard Park , BRUNSWICK EAST on 13/4/2024 (Credit Image: Dennis Timm)

‘Shaping up well’: Richmond Central’s bid to build on 10-year first

In Michael Motta’s first season as coach, Richmond Central ended a 10-year drought and there’s plenty of reason they can go even further in 2025 after a stunning recruiting drive.

Local Footy

Western RamsÃ Ryan Tyson and North SunshineÃs Ray Khan during the WFNL Western Rams v North Sunshine football match in Rockbank, Saturday, June 22, 2024. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Local footy competition loses two senior teams

A Melbourne local footy competition has been forced to into a swift change of fixture for the 2025 season with two clubs dropping out of the senior and reserves grades.

Local Sport

Premier Cricket: St Kilda v Frankston Peninsula. Frankston Peninsula batter Ryan Hammel. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Premier Cricket: Men’s and women’s Team of the Week

A bowler who took wickets with the opening two deliveries of a match, a clutch innings by a fast bowler and stars on the rise…the Victorian Premier Cricket teams of the week for men’s and women’s have been named. SEE THEM HERE

Local Sport

Luke Ivanovic in action for Ringwood. Photo: Facebook.

Power hitters thrive in U18 Premier action

Sunday’s Premier U18 action saw several stunning centuries highlighted by those who showed off their power game. See who stole the show with top performances.

Football

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: The Victory celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 17 A-League Men match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at HBF Park, on February 01, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Victory leap into third after quickfire second half goals

Melbourne Victory is suddenly back up into third on the A-League Men’s ladder after a 2-0 win over Perth Glory on Saturday night. Catch up with the latest news from the weekend’s action.

Inner East

Kew school’s American football dream becomes reality

Most students at a Melbourne primary school had never heard of flag football 12 months ago. Now they are preparing to represent Australia alongside American football’s biggest names.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Beau Webster of the Stars bats during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 19, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Webster arrives while Canes star earns first overseas deal

The Hobart Hurricanes’ BBL title defence is just days old but they’ve already got stronger for next season and the first overseas opportunity has arrived for Mitch Owen. See the details.

Basketball

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Clint Steindl of the Jackjumpers drives to the basket during the round 19 NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Illawarra Hawks at MyState Bank Arena, on January 30, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

‘We want him back’: Roth’s verdict on JackJumpers veteran

Tasmania coach Scott Roth is determined to get one of his leaders back for next season after a “career best” year. And the experienced mentor is keen for his side to play “spoilers”.

Local Footy

Where ex-AFL players will feature in 2025

After their time at the top level came to an end, ex-AFL footballers across the country have found their new clubs. See where every delisted player and retired star will play in 2025.

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