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Shane Jones is a sports reporter for Leader, Herald Sun and CODE Sports, who has been covering sport around Australia for almost a decade. He was based in Bundaberg from 2015 until 2020, covering local sport for the NewsMail before making the move to Victoria in 2022 to cover country sport around the state.

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Country Footy

The players set to decide the Omeo District premiership

The Omeo District league will be one of the first country footy competitions to start its finals series this weekend. We look at the players who will be key to their side’s premiership hopes.

Country Footy

Cohuna is looking to move to the Heathcote league. Picture: Cohuna Football Netball Club.

Cohuna makes request to join another league

Cohuna is once again looking to bounce into another league for next year. But their request could fall at the first hurdle in the next few days. Here is what we know.

Country Footy

Dookie United will be in a new competition next year. Picture: Dookie United Football Netball Club.

Northern Victoria’s country footy shake up continues

A country footy club will rejoin its former league next year ending a seven year journey in its current competition. Here is what we know.

Local Footy

VOTE: Who is central Victoria’s best country footballer

We’ve revealed the hidden country footy gems from the Central Victoria region. Now it’s time to choose who is best. VOTE HERE.

Rugby League Live Stream

It's been a big year for Hallam College.

‘Hold no prisoners’: Special words of wisdom for Victorian giantkillers

Fresh from a piece of schoolboys history, Hallam College are now looking to ‘rattle the cage’ of another NSW school in the Peter Mulholland Cup quarterfinals. See them LIVE on Wednesday.

Country Footy

Dustin Martin of Richmond is tackled by Leigh Montagna of St Kilda during their round 11 match of the AFL season, played at Etihad stadium in Melbourne, Friday, June 4, 2010. (AAP Image/ Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Any chance we can get Dusty’: Local club’s cheeky move

Dustin Martin is in demand after his retirement as Leigh Montagna found out ahead of his footy return with Dusty’s home club trying to secure a two for one deal. The St Kilda hero reveals why he’s so keen to play.

Country Footy

Gippsland FL, Round 12, Wonthaggi Power V Leongatha Parrots, at Wonthaggi, Wonthaggi won 6-13-49 v 4-8-32, Jarryd Blair, 11, Wonthaggi & Sam Forrester, 3, Leongatha, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

What has sparked Wonthaggi’s Power surge

After a horror off-season compiled by three ACL injuries and the loss of two stars, Wonthaggi has found form in the back half of 2024. Coach Jarryd Blair reveals what has been key.

Football Live Stream

Bill Turner Cup and Trophy matches kick off on July 30.

Live stream: Albury first stop off on road to Bill Turner deciders

History could be made at this year’s Bill Turner Cup and Trophy as the tournament heads to Albury for the famed Festival of Football. Catch eight games on two streams. Check the schedule.

Aussie Rules Live Stream

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Neave Dickson of Sacred Heart College Geelong poses with her best on ground and winners medal following the 2023 Herald Sun Shield Intermediate Girls Grand Final match between Sacred Heart College Geelong and Carey Grammar at Trevor Barker Oval on August 10, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

REPLAYS: Four-time champs out as Sacred Heart powers on

Neave Dickson kicked four goals as last year’s Herald Sun Shield Division 2 girls champs graduated to a Division 1 shock. Catch up on the Intermediate Boys and Senior Girls play in REPLAYS.

Country Footy

VOTE: Who is Gippsland’s best footballer?

We’ve revealed 50 of the best country footballers running around Gippsland’s competitions. Now it’s time to choose who is best. VOTE HERE.

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