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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 the November transfer window closed, we take a look at the big names who will be at new clubs in 2021.

Captain Joel Kolep was in red-hot form as Northern Socials claimed their first win of the NMCA Jika Shield season.

Former Premier Cricket star Craig Berger’s red ink finally ran out for Middle Park in Cricket Southern Bayside.

Just weeks after locking in a senior coach for 2021, a top-flight VAFA club is on the hunt again.

Confidence is building at North Eltham Wanderers after three wins to start the DVCA season, but a crucial test awaits.

Promoted to the top grade after last season’s ECA Wright Shield flag, Old Carey is undefeated and its captain in red-hot form.

Two of Yarraville Club’s guns showcased some of their best form in their team’s emphatic VTCA Senior Division win over Aberfeldie.

One of Werribee’s leading performers hit his fifth First XI century as his team scored its first win of the VSDCA season.

A former AFL-listed forward who has booted 100 goals in a season at local level several times has found a new EDFL club.

Melbourne University had Simon Mackin and Fawad Ahmed, but Carlton’s guns fired in the opening round of Premier Cricket.