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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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Hallam have gone through the4 season unbeaten.

REPLAY: Storm Cup Grand Final – Hallam prevails in thrilling contest

Hallam showed why it was the team to beat all season, winning their first Storm Cup after a spectacular first half against The Grange. WATCH the replay here.

Local Footy

The Ballarat Swans will have a new coach in 2025. Picture: Ballarat Swans Football Netball Club.

Why Ballarat finals contender’s coach is stepping down

The first coaching move has been made in the Ballarat league for next year. Find out why one coach is leaving.

Local Footy

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: A general view before the 2024 AFL Round 02 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast SUNS at Mars Stadium on March 24, 2024 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Decision made on moving games from Ballarat venue

At least two matches have been moved from one Ballarat stadium to another ahead of this weekend’s matches. And at least one more could be on the move as well. Here is what we know.

Local Footy

Bendigo FNL, Round 7, Maryborough V Golden Square, at Princes Park, Maryborough, Kya Lanfranchi, 5, Maryborough Magpies & Jack Stewart, 17, Golden Square Bulldogs, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Maryborough’s search for new home continues

A country footy battler’s bid to find a new home for the 2025 season has suffered a blow after it was rejected by a neighbouring competition. Here’s what we know.

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REPLAYS: Storm Cup semi-final produces game of the year

Last year’s reigning champions, Victoria University, are out of this year’s Storm Cup after The Grange won a classic encounter. Check out both REPLAYS of the semis to see who is playing in the decider.

Country Footy

Cohuna Football Netball Club run out on to the field earlier this season. Picture: Cohuna Football Netball Club.

Why Cohuna wants to bounce out of current home

A country club in the state’s north is trying to join a new league for the second time in 12 months. The club reveals why it thinks this time it might be on the move.

Local Footy

Ranked: Victorian local footy’s best goalkickers

Victorian local footy’s best forwards are making their mark in season 2024 and we have our first 100-goalkicker. See the leading players from across the state.

Country Footy

Bendigo FNL, Round 7, Maryborough V Golden Square, at Princes Park, Maryborough, Maryborough Magpies , Picture Yuri Kouzmin

The rule allowing country footy battler to continue playing

Maryborough’s season has been kept alive after the league stepped in at the last minute to change the rules to keep them on the field. Here is what we know.

Local Footy

Ballarat FNL grand final: Darley v North Ballarat: Billy Myers of Darley celebrates victory at City Oval on September 23, 2023 in Lake Wendouree, Australia.Picture: Hamish Blair

Council responds to Ballarat’s grand final announcement

The City of Ballarat is hoping this year will be the last grand final at City Oval with the council pushing for another venue for next year. And it has the support of another party.

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Footy league’s embarrassing apology over bungled suspension

A major country league has been forced to apologise to one of its clubs after wrongfully suspending a junior side for three games. Here is what we know.

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