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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

MPFNL Women's Div 3 football: Karingal v Warragul Industrials at Balsam Park. Warragul player #48. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘They don’t feel safe’: Footy club’s fears for victims of racial abuse

A country Victorian football club fears two young players with African heritage may turn their backs on the league after being targeted by racial abuse at the weekend.

Country Footy

Erin Phillips will be the first woman to take part in the Carlton Draft.

Country club gets historic first draft selection

A country club has secured Erin Phillips as part of the Carlton Draft. Find out why the club was chosen.

Country Footy

Bendigo FNL, Round 7, Maryborough V Golden Square, at Princes Park, Maryborough, Kya Lanfranchi, 5, Maryborough Magpies & Jayden Burke, 10, (c), Golden Square Bulldogs, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Pivotal week coming up for Maryborough

This week shapes as a massive one for the Bendigo league club as it meets to decide its future. It comes as the club celebrated two major reunions on Saturday.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Brayden Maynard of the Magpies and Sam Darcy of the Bulldogs collide during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Adelaide Crows at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 31, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Three SuperCoach takeaways from Dogs massive win over Pies

The Western Bulldogs won a thriller against Collingwood but now face a nervous wait as two players face possible suspensions for incidents during the contest. Recap the game as it happened and all the key SuperCoach takeaways.

Ballarat

Matt Coffey competes in Stihl Timbersports. Picture: Supplied.

Meet the world champion who is a chip off the old block

Inspired by his father, Matt Coffey has risen to the top of woodchopping. He gives an insight into his journey and what the next goal is in his career.

Ballarat

Meet the woman adding to Ballarat’s rich sporting history

Ballarat has a rich history of national sporting champions but Renae Marisma’s journey is a little different to most. See how she rose to the top in a medieval pastime.

Ballarat

Umpires threaten to walk away from junior footy team’s return

An umpires association in a major Victorian football league is seeking improved safety measures before determining if it will officiate a junior game this weekend.

Rugby League Live Stream

MELBOURNE. 11/05/2023. Schoolboys Rugby League at Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows . Mt Ridley v The Grange. Mt Ridleys Kyu Fiaui heads to the try line .Pic: Michael Klein

REPLAY: Champs show quality with late rally to deny Mt Ridley

A brave Mt Ridley threatened a major Storm Cup upset until Vic Uni Secondary hit their stride in the final 17 minutes to overwhelm their opponents. Relive all the action.

Local Footy

AJAX junior players have been subjected to abuse.

Junior footballers targeted by anti-Semitic abuse

A suburban Melbourne junior football league has launched an investigation amid reports children as young as 12 are being targeted on the field of play.

Country Footy

The new Maryborough Giants have unveiled their new playing strip for this year. Picture: Maryborough Giants Football Club.

How Magpies’ decision could have Giant impact

With a neighbouring club set for a big decision on its own future, the Maryborough Giants are open to providing help if needed. Here’s what we know.

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