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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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Tom and Mike Mortimer with mother Jackie just before she was discharged from hospital.

‘Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer’: Brothers run for mum’s fight

Two country football brothers will take on a marathon this pre-season to raise funds for bowel cancer after their mother had “no idea” she had it until a “lucky” test.

Local Footy

Old Geelong sign multiple VFL stars ahead of VAFA Premier B campaign

Signings galore: Old Geelong ‘bullish’ ahead of VAFA season

Old Geelong have gone on a recruiting spree ahead of the VAFA season as they set their sights on a promotion to A-grade for the first time in club history.

Local Footy

Ex-VFL players Nick Riddle, Billy Murphy join Old Ivanhoe

Old Ivanhoe recruit two former VFL players

Old Ivanhoe’s new recruits have already brought “voice and maturity” to pre-season while a retired club legend has switched his boots for the coaching board.

Local Footy

The Elsternwick cricket nets have been flooded for a large part of the season.

‘Really frustrating’: Elsternwick fume at tank leak ruining nets

Just when you thought the issues at Elsternwick Park were over, another major problem is causing frustration. The local club is pleading with council to take immediate action.

Local Sport

Devon Smith has made a career move into golf. Picture: Max Hatzoglou

AFL forward’s surprise new pro-sporting career

A surprise career change could be on the horizon for a recently retired AFL star. And his new coach is backing him to go bigger than he might have ever dreamt.

Local Sport

The best sporting stars to emerge from Scotch College

From AFL premiership heroes to a multiple grand slam singles tennis champion, Scotch College Melbourne has a rich and long history of sporting stars.

Local Sport

Hoppers CrossingÃs HD DIAS during the VSDCA Williamstown v Hoppers Crossing cricket match in Williamstown, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.Picture: Andy Brownbill

How Hoppers plan to beat ‘local rivals’ and finish season on high

Hoppers Crossing have sorted a plan to defeat reigning premiers Werribee while they hope a return to form with the bat will avoid a past situation from happening again.

Local Sport

EssendonÃs James O'Donnell during the Victorian Premier Essendon v Camberwell cricket match in Essendon, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Premier Cricket Team of the Week: Round 12

Premier Cricket returned to two-day cricket with a bang on the weekend with some monster performances. We’ve picked the best in our Team of the Week.

Local Sport

Victorian cricket: Could this be the state shield team in five years

Revealed: Who will leading Victoria to future cricket success

There’s plenty of exciting young talent coming through the Victorian cricket ranks. Now we’ve tried to piece together how the state’s Sheffield Shield team will look in five years.

Leader

Revealed: The people who make Victoria tick

From pouring beers at 1am to getting ready for the busy lunch rush at 11am, Victoria never stops. See the special 24 hour look at our state.

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