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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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Local Footy

Dion Hill of EK is tackled byTimothy Barresi of Tulla during the EDFL Division 1 footballmatch between East Keilor and Tullamarine played at Coburg City Oval on Saturday 7th September, 2019.

EDFL Division 1 latest off-season news

It’s been a long off-season for Essendon District Football League clubs, but there’s no shortage of news. Here’s our club-by-club guide on what’s happened in Division 1.

Local Sport

Who are the VTCA’s biggest recruits for 2020-21

The Victorian Turf Cricket Association off-season has seen one of the best players in the league switch clubs, former internationals arrive and a host of other key recruits revealed. Here are the best ahead of the new season.

Local Footy

Henry Bennett gets a kick away for University Blacks in the VAFA. Picture: Facebook

Uni Blacks reappoint coach, lock in ex-AFL player

University Blacks president Nick Carah explains how the VAFA Premier B outfit plans to return to the top flight and gives an update on its off-season.

North West

Will Sheridan of Yarraville bowling during the VTCA cricket match between Strathmore and Yarraville Club played at Lebanon Reserve Strathmore on Saturday 8th December, 2018.

Former Victoria all-rounder departs VTCA club

Powerhouse Yarraville Club is searching for a replacement for one of its stars ahead of the 2020-21 VTCA Senior Division season.

Local Footy

Jacob Thompson (right) of Greenvale reacts during the EDFL foot match at Greenvale Rec Reserve, Melbourne, Saturday, April 6, 2019. EDFL footy: Greenvale v Pascoe Vale. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Greenvale locks in coach for 2021 EDFL season

EDFL power Greenvale has made a high-profile coaching appointment for next year, securing the services of a two-time AFL premiership player.

Local Footy

WRFL football : Braybrook v Parkside.at Braybrook3 for Braybrook Nathan Calleja Picture: Mark Wilson

Albanvale lands big recruit, eyes Division 2

Albanvale coach Andrew Bryson addresses his side’s WRFL Division 3 grand final loss in 2019 and gives an update on how his senior squad is shaping up for next season.

East

Premier Cricket: Monash Tigers v Essendon at Central Reserve Glen Waverley. Monash batsman Sam Taylor. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Premier Cricket great lands at Mont Albert

A man with more than 7000 Premier Cricket runs to his name has signed on with an Eastern Cricket Association Dunstan Shield flag contender.

North

NMCA Cricket: Cobras v Preston YCW District. (L-R) Preston YCW batsman Harjinder Singh Chahal and Cobras wicket keeper Reece Miller. Picture: Josie Hayden

Finalist drops out of NMCA’s top grade

A club which contested finals last season will not compete in the North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield competition in 2020-21. Here’s why.

Local Footy

East Sunbury EDFL recruit Rhys Gardener. Picture: Supplied

Best-and-fairest winner returns to East Sunbury

East Sunbury has locked in a significant signing as it looks to rebound in EDFL Division 2 next year, securing a star defender who finished runner-up in a league best-and-fairest count in 2019.

Local Footy

Steve Grace coach of Footscray during the VFL football match between Footscray and Essendong played at Whitten Oval on Saturday 2nd June, 2018.

New coach outlines vision for University Blues

Experienced coach Steve Grace explains why his time in the AFL system is over, the reasons he took on the top job at the Blues and why talent will only take a club with nine ex-AFL players so far.

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