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

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during the Peninsula League Grand Final between Frankston YCW and Bonbeach played at Kars Park in Frankston on Sunday 17th September, 2017. Picture: Mark Dadswell

Eames dreams of more Stonecats success

CHAMPION Frankston YCW ruckman Ash Eames wants the good times to roll on, confirming he will play on in 2018.

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Frankston Dolphins Football and Netball Club's inaugural senior coach Chris Lacey (left) shakes on it with president Mal Lewis.

Chris Lacey named as new club’s first coach

THE all-new Frankston Dolphins Football Netball Club has taken significant steps towards its inaugural season in 2018.

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Peninsula football: Frankston YCW v Mt Eliza. Tony Lester (YCW). Picture: Valeriu Campan

Frankston YCW footy star in health scare

FRANKSTON YCW footballer Tony Lester should have been celebrating his sixth premiership win. Instead he was in hospital, struggling to breathe.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Bridie Kennedy of the Dandenong Stingays takes part in the Yo-Yo run during the AFLW Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium on October 4, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Bridie becomes a Blue

DROMANA’S Bridie Kennedy likened the AFLW draft to an emotional rollercoaster ride after she was drafted by Carlton.

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Bobby Wilson has been appointed coach of South Mornington.

South Mornington appoints Bobby Wilson

BOBBY Wilson says South Mornington Football Club means the world to him — and that’s why he’s put his hand up to coach the Tigers.

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Nepean league football - Somerville v Red Hill at Somerville Recreation Reserve SomvervilleRed Hill coach Tony Blackford

Tony Blackford back at the helm of Sorrento

SORRENTO’S 2004 premiership coach Tony Blackford is returning to McFarlane Reserve, after being appointed Sharks coach this afternoon.

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Newly appointed Crib Point coach Nathan Johns.

Nathan Johns lands in the Magpies’ nest

WITH boundless energy and a head full of ideas, 25-year-old Nathan Johns was bursting to launch his senior coaching career — all he needed was an opportunity.

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Nepean football league Grand Final: Sorrento v Frankston at Frankston Park. The Sharks went into the grand final as favourites and delivered another flag with a comfortable win over the Bombers. Aaron Paxton and Troy Schwarze fill the premiership cup.. Picture: AAP/ Chris Eastman

Schwarze no fan of new divisions

SORRENTO premiership coach Troy Schwarze fears extra travel to matches will drive players away from football.

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s50fs854 MPNFL Football Frankston YCW v Edithvale-Aspendale at Jubilee Park, Frankston (7/20) Blake McCormack boots the Stonecats into attack

McCormack and Beard to lead Langwarrin

NEW Langwarrin co-coach Blake McCormack believes the Kangaroos are the “sleeping giants’’ of the MPNFL and can re-emerge as a contender next season.

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VAFA Premier Division 1: Ormond v Oakleigh at EE Gunn reserve. Oakleigh coach Jamie Mollo. Picture: Chris Eastman

Red Hill appoints Jamie Mollo as coach

FORMER Frankston VFL assistant coach and Oakleigh head coach Jamie Mollo has been appointed at Red Hill, replacing Tony Blackford.

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