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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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Essendon

Inglis, Watson dominate in Pascoe Vale’s crushing win

The EDFL Premier Division club boasts a dangerous one-two punch in the forward half and plenty of depth, as coach Digby Morrell explains.

Essendon

Nathan Mullenger-McHugh of Footscray is tackled by Cameron Holdsworth of Coburg during the VFL match between Footscray and Coburg played at Whitten Oval on Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Footscray, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Former VFL player lands at Avondale Heights

The top-flight EDFL club has been boosted by a key signing after conquering the reigning premier in Round 4.

Western

WRFL footy: North Footscray V Yarraville-Seddon. Yarraville no 47 Gareth Newton celebrates a goal. Picture: Kylie Else

Former captain returns to top-flight club

WRFL Division 1 outfit Yarraville-Seddon has been bolstered by the return of big name, while coach Brad Julier assesses the Eagles start to the season.

Essendon

EDFL Football: Tullamarine v West Coburg at Tullamarine. Umpires at half time. Picture: Steve Tanner

Clubs respond to local league umps’ strike threat

A pay dispute in the Essendon District Football League has dramatically escalated as clubs weigh in.

Essendon

EDFL Football: Westmeadows v East Keilor at Westmeadows. Coaching official at three quarter time. Picture: Steve Tanner

East Keilor star recruit departs, Stewart fires on debut

Coach Pat Christofi explains why the EDFL club parted ways with a big-name signing and assesses Chris Stewart’s first-up performance.

Local Sport

Connor Rutland of Essendon batting during the Premier Cricket: Greenvale v Essendon at Greenvale Reserve on Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Greenvale, Victoria, Australia.Picture: Hamish Blair

Carlton locks in emerging all-rounder

One of Premier Cricket’s young guns is on the move, taking up the chance to work with champion Evan Gulbis at the Blues.

Western

St Albans WRFL skipper Jack Sims. Picture: Local Legends Photography

How St Albans rebounded from forgettable start

After booting just three goals in Round 1, Sam Butler’s St Albans has scored three consecutive victories.

Local Sport

Sri Lanka's Upul Tharanga hits a boundary off a delivery from Australia's Xavier Doherty during the International One Day Series, Third Final cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval, Thursday, March 8, 2012. (AAP Image/Ben Macmahon) NO ARCHIVING, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Former international star signs with local cricket club

A batsman with 18 centuries to his name at the elite level will pad up in the Eastern Cricket Association next summer.

Essendon

Leader .EDFL footy: Pascoe Vale v Maribyrnong Park.Maribyrnong Parks Chris Prowse Picture Andrew Tauber

Maribyrnong Park breaks drought against EDFL rival

The young Lions defied all the odds to end a seven-match losing run against Premier Division powerhouse Aberfeldie.

Vic Amateur

Alex Fasolo of the Blues during the Round 2 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Saturday, March 30, 2019. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Fasolo delivers match-winning burst for Blues

The ex-AFL forward was influential as University Blues toppled one of their VAFA rivals in a tense clash.

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