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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.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Peter Hatzoglou of the Renegades celebrates the wicket of Cameron Bancroft of the Perth Scorchers during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers at Blundstone Arena, on December 12, 2020, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Why Hatzoglou’s stunning BBL debut was no shock

A man who has tracked Peter Hatzoglou’s rapid rise gives his verdict on the spinner’s attention-grabbing debut.

Local Sport

VTCA Cricket, Yarraville Club v Haig Fawkner, batsman Trent Lawford for Yarraville.

Former BBL player blasts 12 sixes in extraordinary ton

One of Yarraville Club’s stars had no trouble finding the middle of the bat in posting a powerful century in the VTCA.

Local Footy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Eddie Ford of the Western Jets poses for a photo during the 2020 NAB AFL Draft Victoria Training Day at Highgate Recreation Reserve on December 02, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How senior footy experience steeled new Kangaroo

Eddie Ford was just 15 when he put his hand up to play senior footy. Now he’s looking forward to playing for North Melbourne.

Local Footy

Raaf Rachrache gets a kick away for Hillside in the EDFL. Picture: Jamie Morey

Roxburgh Park locks in two key signings

The Magpies have boosted their scoring power with two big signings from a rival EDFL Division 1 club.

Local Sport

Jack Rhodes of Hoppers Crossing hits a fuller ball straight down the ground during the VSDCA: Mount Waverley v Hoppers Crossing match played at Mt Waverley Reserve on Sunday 17th Nov, 2019.

Coaching change at Hoppers Crossing

VSDCA club Hoppers Crossing has locked in a new coach for the remainder of the season after being forced to make a change.

Local Sport

RingwoodÃs Ian Holland during the Premier Cricket match between Camberwell Magpies and Ringwood in Camberwell, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Premier Cricket Team of the Week: Round 2

There were no shortage of standout performances in Round 2 of Premier Cricket, with 10 clubs represented in our best team.

Local Footy

New Avondale Heights coach Patrick Byrne and Dinny Cleary the clubs B and F last year pictured at the ground on Saturday 19th October, 2019.

The true value of footy post-COVID

With the focus on balancing the books and recruiting for 2021, one suburban coach explains the vital role footy clubs will play as Melbourne returns to normal.

Local Footy

Western Jets draft prospect a ‘big-game player’

Eddie Ford has already sourced footage of some of the AFL’s biggest names and starred on the MCG — and he’s only 18.

Local Sport

Rob Quiney and Lachie Smith at Washington Park

Biggest highlights in weekend’s local cricket

A return to the field for former Test player Rob Quiney and a 500-match milestone are among the weekend’s cricket highlights.

Local Sport

Matthew Perry of Rivergum batting during the NMCA Cricket: Rivergum v Cameron match played at Mill Park on Saturday 30th Nov, 2019.

Perri powers Rivergum to victory

Two of Rivergum’s experienced heads combined to steer it to an important NMCA Jika Shield victory in Round 4.

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