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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 West

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14: A general view of stumps ahead of the T20 Spring Challenge match between ACT Meteors and Brisbane Heat at Allan Border Oval, on October 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘More cracks than a plumber’: VTCA club slams horror pitch

A pitch described as the “worst in VTCA history” has overshadowed a weekend’s game as one club delivered a stinging assessment of the conditions. It’s all in our wrap of the day one action.

Local Sport

Michael Hill of Yarraville Club celebrates making a century during the Victorian Turf Cricket Association match between Yarraville Club and St Albans at Hansen Reserve, on October 12, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

From hospital to double ton: Ex-state cricketer’s historic day

A former Victorian state batsman wrote himself into the local cricket history books with a massive double century which smashed all types of records. But it almost didn’t happen after a trip to hospital.

Essendon

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Brendan Fevola, Carlton Hall of Famer, participates in the half time Kick for the Kids activation during the 2024 AFL Round 03 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fev is back: Ex-AFL star signs with local footy battler

AFL champion Brendan Fevola will pull on the boots at a local club next season after announcing a surprise footy comeback. Here’s what we know.

Cricket

Australia's Oliver Peake plays a shot during the under-19 World Cup youth one-day international (YODI) final between India and Australia at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 11, 2024. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

Australian cricket prodigy’s stunning return from injury

Just months after suffering a fractured leg, one of Australia’s best cricket prospects Oliver Peake has taken his game to new heights with a “gutsy” innings in some of the world’s toughest conditions.

Vic Amateur

Kew player Dakota Viliva in action during the VAFA Premier Women's season. Picture: VAFA HQ

Dakota’s rare medal double despite knee agony

Not even a torn ACL mid-season could stop Dakota Villiva from dominating the VAFA Premier Women competition in 2024 and she has now been paid the ultimate honour after displaying incredible bravery.

Essendon

How Hadfield plans to go to the next level

New Hadfield coach Andrew Beever has hit the ground running at the Hawks with several impressive signings including some to bolster the key position stocks. Go inside his arrival.

Local Sport

Ultimate VTCA Senior Division season preview

The new VTCA Senior Division season is upon us. Can anyone stop Deer Park? Check out every club’s ins and outs and finals hopes ahead of Round 1.

Western

Is this Melbourne’s most active local footy club?

A WFNL club has made a blistering start to the off-season with a large number of signings to boost its finals hopes for next season. And it might be hard to find a busier club.

North West

Sammy Syan enjoyed a strong start to the competition.

Dream start: Young Roo hops into cricket season with stunning stats

A rising Greenvale Kangaroos star, fresh off a dominant winter, has made a stunning start to his summer. He provides the reasons for his form and all the top performers from round 1 of the under-18 premier competition.

North

NMCA Grand Final: Preston Baseballers v Rivergum: Jarrod Bannister of Rivergum appeals unsuccessfullySaturday, March 12, 2022, in Preston, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

How ‘crucial’ Rivergum star thrived in historic win

Rivergum star Jarrod Bannister immediately made a name for himself in the DVCA as his side recorded a historic result. See all the talking points from the weekend.

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