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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.

With Lower Eltham’s season on the line, captain-coach Andrew Hone produced a vital knock to kickstart his side’s campaign.

ECA Dunstan Shield flag contender Mont Albert made light work of reigning premier North Balwyn as its bowlers fired.

Deer Park made it three consecutive wins as Hashan Wanasekara posted a century, while a 14-year-old bowler also impressed.

Jake Fraser-McGurk fell painfully short of a major milestone as Richmond claimed its first win of the Premier Cricket season.

After back-to-back losses to start the VSDCA season, coach James Grubb steered Altona to a significant win in Round 3.

After another electrifying Premier Cricket knock, calls for Carlton’s Brayden Stepien to be handed a BBL deal are getting louder.

Sunshine has move quickly to bolster its list ahead of Heath Scotland’s first season at the helm of the WRFL club.

University Blacks have been busy strengthening their list, locking in a member of the 2019 VFL Team of the Year.

There were no shortage of standout performances in the opening round of Premier Cricket. We’ve picked the best XI.

Coach Steve Kretiuk explains why he extended his tenure at Hoppers Crossing and addresses the club’s bid for a Division 1 flag.