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Max HatzoglouSports Reporter

Max is a sports reporter for Leader Community News and CODE Sports, covering local and school sports.

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Kaine Sheppard in action for Heidelberg United. Picture: Sally Tsalikis

NPL talking points: Bergers do it for George

Heidelberg United secured a stunning upset win, Pascoe Vale pulled off a miracle and we name our Round 5 Goal of the Week in NPL Talking Points.

Local Sport

Geelong Grammar celebrating their APS cricket premiership.

‘Fantastic’ Geelong Grammar win APS premiership

Geelong Grammar has clinched the APS cricket 2023 title. Here’s the unique way it played out, the unsung heroes, the stars and more in an “exciting” and “fantastic” feat for the school.

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Revealed: State League 1 players to watch

The top State League 1 players to watch

It was a captivating opening round of the Men’s State League 1 competitions. Here’s a look at the players to watch this season. From rising stars to maestros, there’s some impressive names.

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Ivan Franjic Melbourne Knights defender and captain.

Ivan Franjic opens up on return to Knights, life after football

Former Australian soccer star Ivan Franjic opens up about the reason he is still kicking on, why he is hungry to win an NPL title, Heidelberg United and more in a Q&A with Max Hatzoglou.

Local Footy

Old Carey women's football coach Ryan Dobson with his players at training. Picture: Supplied.

Old Carey’s bold strategy to attract participants

Old Carey has made a unique move on the eve of the season, making them a more attractive destination for wannabe footballers. Here’s what they have done.

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The players to watch in Women’s NPL Victoria this season.

Revealed: Women’s NPL Victoria players to watch

It is going to be a cracking Women’s NPL Victoria season with some of the attributes and accolades of the players. Here’s the ones to watch in 2023.

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Gian Albano of the Knights (left) contests with Mirko Boland of United during the FFA Cup Round of 32 match between the Melbourne Knights and Adelaide United at Knights Stadium in Melbourne, Wednesday, August 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NPL talking points: Knights win, goals galore

Oakleigh and Avondale piled on the goals, while Melbourne Knights secured its first win and we name our Goal of the Week to wrap up NPL Round 4.

Local Footy

Marcellin new recruit Callum Brown. Picture: Marcellin OFC

Marcellin ‘over the moon’ to secure ex-AFL midfielder

A former Marcellin student turned AFL pro is set to pull on the maroon again. The “exciting” recruit is just one reason why the coach is feeling “really optimistic“ about the season. Here’s more.

Local Footy

2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia on October 1, 2016 .Western Bulldogs Matthew Boyd and Sydney's Dan HanneberyPicture: Nicole Garmston

Old Xavs list boosted by star recruits, returning players

It has been a big summer of recruiting for Old Xaverians but what will the availability of their star signings look like. Find out here.

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WRJCA representative girls celebrating after winning the VMCU U12 Claudia Fatone shield. Picture: Supplied

The heroes behind the rapid rise in girls cricket

Several women have been identified in the growth of the Western Region Junior Cricket Association which has gone from nothing to”ridiculous” playing numbers in six years. Meet them here.

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