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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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Local Footy

Port Melbourne ColtsÃ Josh Caddy during the SFNL Port Melbourne Colts v St Paul's McKinnon football match in Port Melbourne, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Why AFL premiership hero signed for struggling country club

A country club in the state’s north has signed an AFL premiership player as it looks to rise up the ladder. Here is what we know.

Aussie Rules Live Stream

Western Australia players in action at the 2024 AFL Masters National Carnival in Fremantle. Picture: AFL Masters

REPLAYS: AFL Masters National Carnival, Finals Day

WA featured in 10 of 11 grand finals on the last day of the AFL Masters National Carnival – and the tournament hosts put on a remarkable title-winning show. Watch the REPLAYS.

Vic Amateur

St KevinsÃ Michael Pisker during the VAFA Old Melburnians v St Kevins football match at Elsternwick Park in Brighton, Saturday, April 29, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Footballer’s fightback from horror injury to win unique honour

A Melbourne footballer who lost vision in one eye in a horror on-field incident will be the inaugural winner of a club award carrying his name. Here is what we know.

Local Sport

Major team signs Aussie 12-year-old speedster on lucrative deal

At just 12 years old a Melbourne-karter has already achieved something Oscar Piastri couldn’t. Now, he has signed the deal of a lifetime and is eyeing a Formula 1 future. Meet our new speed demon.

Local Footy

Bunyip walks off the ground during the season in the West Gippsland league. Picture: Joanne Bertone Dijkstra

Decision made on country footy battler’s home

A country footy side on one of the state’s longest losing streaks has found out what competition it will be in next year. Here is what we know.

Country Footy

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Country club emerges from recess to potentially join major new league

A country footy club, home to former AFL star Barry Hall, could emerge from recess in 2025 after moving a step closer to joining one of the state’s biggest leagues. Here is what we know.

Country Footy

Revealed: The Bendigo league’s leading young guns of 2024

The Bendigo league is full of young talent who put on a show in 2024. We list the best young guns this season.

Local Footy

All the signings of the 2024-25 Ballarat league off-season

The off-season is well underway for Ballarat league clubs who have unveiled a host of recruits for 2025. Here are all the moves in our signing tracker.

Local Footy

All the signings of the 2024-25 Sunraysia league off-season

The off-season is well underway for Sunraysia league clubs who have unveiled a host of recruits for 2025. Here are all the moves in our signing tracker.

Country Footy

Goulburn Valley Football League, round 1, Rocester Tigers Vs Echuca Murray Bombers, at Rochester, Echuca won 15-12-102 v 6-12-48, coach Andrew Walker, 1, Echuca Murray Bombers, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Why Andrew Walker decided to step down as Echuca coach

Andrew Walker is standing down as Echuca co-coach after seven years and three straight flags. He reveals why the time is right and why he believes the Murray Bombers are the “best side outside of the AFL”.

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