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Simon McEvoy is a sports reporter for Leader Newspapers and CODE Sports.

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MPCA District Cricket Grand Final: Red Hill v Delacombe Park. Red Hill captain coach Simon Dart. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Amazing opportunity’: Ex-Victorian batsman signs international contract

Former Victorian batsman Simon Dart has landed an international coaching job — months after losing his job at Cricket Victoria.

Local Footy

Macklin Raine in action during the Southern FNL football match between Highett and Oakleigh Districtin Highett, Saturday, April 6, 2019. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Big pick up for Seaford

Seaford believes its latest recruit is capable of dominating the competition in MPNFL Division 2 next season.

Local Footy

New Karingal president Sara Burke has been a fine netballer for Karingal.

The running of the Bulls to have a female’s touch

The Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League has its only female club president, with Sara Burke taking the reins at Karingal. She explains why she took the plunge and is “super positive’’ about the future.

South East

Cuey walking off after steering Mt Eliza to victory.

‘Every opportunity in my life came through cricket’: Brian McCue

It was once said of Mornington Peninsula cricket legend Brian McCue that he could hold a one-man sportsman’s night and still be talking at 2am. At 70, his storytelling prowess is as good as ever.

Local Footy

s05fs854 Mornington v Bonbeach. Bon Beach's #4 Ricky Ferraro had an outstanding first half.

Ricky Ferraro ‘disappointed’ to miss out on coaching job

Ricky Ferraro talks about being overlooked for the Bonbeach coaching job and sheds some light on his next football move.

South East

Nightcliff captain and top order batsman Jacob Thorne has been a sensation with the bat in his first Darwin and Districts cricket season, scoring 653 runs for the Tigers. Picture: Grey Morris

Thorne on top in the Top End

Caulfield cricket captain Jake Thorne thrived in the Darwin heat as he topped the runs aggregate this winter — and his interstate adventure could be about to take a new twist.

Local Footy

Todd Elton of Hastings reacts during the MPNFL Div 2 match in Hastings, Melbourne, Saturday, April 20, 2019. MPNFL Div 2 v Devon Meadows V Hastings. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Hastings list starts to take shape for 2021 season

New Hastings coach Clint Einsiedel has had a productive first week in the job, working on the Blues’ list for 2021 — but will a star forward remain?

Local Footy

s43wg205 FOOTBALL VAFA Premier C: Mazenod (blue) v Old Camberwell (white) at Central Reserve, Glen Waverly. Mazenod Coach Adrian Connolly.

Bonbeach locks in new coach

After a thorough process, Bonbeach has its man — appointing a former VFL mentor as its senior coach for the 2021 season.

South East

Parkdale United captain Calum Ravesi (with beard) talks to his players. Picture: Frankie Photography

Bag of recruits for Parkdale United

An influx of 10 recruits will strengthen Parkdale United across the grades as Cricket Southern Bayside gears up for a season of one-day cricket.

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Jesse Castan in action during the NAB League football match between Oakleigh Chargers and Sandringham Dragons in Werribee, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Full list of Victorian AFL Draft Combine invites

The best young talent in Victoria will be assembled for the state’s AFL Draft Combine later this year ahead of the AFL and AFL Women’s drafts. See all the names here.

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