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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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Dylan Brasher during the Premier Footscray v Fitzroy Doncaster cricket match in Footscray, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Picture:Andy Brownbill

Footscray well placed to pass depth test

Premier Cricket flag contender Footscray will have its bowling depth tested in the early stages of the new summer.

Local Footy

29/09/2001. Clark Keating rucks with Steven Alessio. 2001 Grand Final. Essendon v Brisbane Lions. MCG.

AFL premiership winner takes EDFL coaching role

One of the leading clubs in the Essendon District Football League has secured a coaching coup for the 2021 season.

Local Sport

Carlton's Brayden Stepien during Round 1 of the Vic Super Slam. Picture: Arj Giese.

Why star-studded Carlton is a contender

Captain-coach Evan Gulbis gives his verdict on Carlton’s crack bowling attack and where the Blues can improve in Premier Cricket.

Local Sport

Monash Tigers players react after Mitchell Perry (left) took a wicket during the Victorian Premier Cricket between Monash Tigers and Geelong at Central Reserve in Glen Waverley, Saturday, February 22, 2020. (Photo/Julian Smith)

The young talent powering Richmond

Skipper Dominic Matarazzo explains why Richmond’s emerging talent will be crucial ahead of Round 1 in Premier Cricket.

Local Sport

Alexander Gregory of Melbourne University batting during Premier Cricket: Northcote v Melbourne University on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in Northcote, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Premier Cricket star could be on the sidelines

Contender Melbourne University is preparing for the possibility of being without one of the competition’s best players in 2020-21.

Local Footy

WRFL footy: Deer Park's Jack Redpath celebrates a goal. Picture: Cody Bench Photography

Deer Park set to roll out nine recruits in 2021

The Lions are set to field a new-look line-up under new coach Mark McGoldrick in the WRFL next season.

Outer East

Vic Premier Cricket: Dandenong v Melbourne. Dandenong keeper Jacques Augustin and Melbourne batsman Cameron White. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Your ultimate Premier Cricket preview

Ahead of the Victorian Premier Cricket season’s opening round, here are the ins, outs and key players for all 18 clubs — and who are the top contenders.

North

Michael Sortino of Preston batting during NMCA Cricket: Rivergum v Preston Baseballers on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in Mill Park, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Preston Baseballers defend 85 in NMCA thriller

Preston Baseballers scored the most unlikely of victories in an NMCA Jika Shield clash dominated by the bowlers.

North West

Roshan Laksiri in action during the VTCA Cricket: Sunshine United v Aberfeldie cricket match in Albion, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Sunshine United starts VTCA season with a bang

Sunshine United was tipped as a big improver in the VTCA’s top grade after a fruitful off-season — and the Tigers delivered in Round 1.

Local Footy

Nathan Montague in action for Manor Lakes in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Two league best-and-fairest winners join Parkside

WRFL Division 2 club Parkside has signed two star midfielders for 2021 as it chases promotion to the top flight.

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