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Luke D'AnelloLeader sports reporter

Luke D’Anello has been a sports editor/reporter at Leader Community News since 2011. He specialises in local football and cricket.

After finishing ninth last season, Rosanna has rebounded to claim a DVCA Barclay Shield finals berth.

The WRFL club has waved goodbye to some big names, but new coach Ian Fox is positive about the Roosters’ prospects this year.

With the semi-finals set, we assess the match-ups and who the match-winners could be in the Eastern Cricket Association’s top grade.

A former AFL defender will use Avondale Heights as his feeder club in 2021, while the EDFL outfit has secured some other big signings.

The EDFL club’s attacking half has been bolstered, while coach Matt Horne reveals the ex-AFL midfielder burning up the track.

Richmond’s Scott Edwards, who has represented the Netherlands 33 times, is enjoying a golden summer in Victoria’s top competition.

Few things have gone Footscray paceman Hamish Winter-Irving’s way this season, but he rediscovered some of his best form in Round 13.

We explain the state of play in the VSDCA’s North-West group after Hoppers Crossing upset Plenty Valley in Round 12.

Here’s a look at how every Premier Cricket club is tracking, from finals hopes to also-rans, and a spotlight of the star performers this season.

The Eagles have suffered some key departures since the end of the 2019 season, but there is reason for optimism.