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

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VSDCA: Altona v Coburg: James Grubb of Altona battingSaturday, February 27, 2021, in Altona, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

VSDCA talking points: Altona makes it, flag contenders stumble

Altona has timed its run perfectly to make the finals, while some last-round stumbles have thrown the premiership race wide open in VSDCA south-west section.

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A Woori Yallock player celebrates kicking a goal during the round ten Outer East Football Netball League Premier Data Premier Division Seniors match between Narre Warren and Woori Yallock at Kalora Park, on June 22, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

‘A bit of turnover’: Woori’s key recruit set to unlock possibilities

Woori Yallock coach Brendan Donovan looks at the Tigers’ list changes, the impact a key recruit will make and the club’s emergence of youth.

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Outer East league footy: Berwick Springs v Pakenham. Bailey Stiles (Pakenham). Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Really coachable’: Pakenham pumped for new challenges

New Pakenham coach Justin Stanton talks about the Lions’ pre-season, list changes and what to expect in OEFN Division One in 2025.

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Frankston Peninsula's thirds celebrate their quarter final win over Camberwell Magpies. Picture: Glenn Davey

‘Just tried to drag it out’: Heat pull off miracle finals win

A few experienced heads launched a rescue mission as Frankston Peninsula’s thirds scored a rousing win in the Victorian Premier Cricket finals. And Prahran’s thirds plundered 513, while a Melbourne teenage batting star went big.

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Cricket Southern Bayside: Mentone v Mordialloc at Mentone Reserve, Mentone. KMentone players celebrate a wicket. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘We’re building’: Mentone eyes CSB finals success

Mentone’s steady rise in Cricket Southern Bayside will take in another finals campaign in Championship Division as the Tigers’ crop of exciting teenagers make their mark. And a South Caulfield batting star’s golden summer hit a big milestone.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Adam Tomlinson of the Demons handles the ball during the Opening Round AFL match between Sydney Swans and Melbourne Demons at SCG, on March 07, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Adam Tomlinson chooses his local club

Former AFL player Adam Tomlinson has listed an MPFNL Division 1 contender as his home club. Details…

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MPFNL: Division Two Seniors, Qualifying Final, Round 1. Chelsea FNC Seniors vs Devon Meadows FNC Seniors at RJ Rowley Reserve, Rye, Victoria, Saturday 17th August 2024. Rory Hillis with ball. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Devon Meadows retains star, adds recruits

Devon Meadows will be rock-hard fit and younger in the MPFNL in 2025, with a key player remaining after flirting with the idea of playing VFL.

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Outer East Premier Division football grand final: Narre Warren v Wandin. Wandin player Patrick Hodgett. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Disappointed they’re gone’: Wandin on life after Narre in OEFN

Wandin coach Nick Adam says the Bulldogs will raise the bar in OEFN after the departure of rivals Narre Warren to Southern league. The Bulldogs have recruited well but lost some good ones, too.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Tom Hawkins of the Cats celebrates after kicking a goal during the round 13 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats at SCG, on June 09, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Hawkins headed for the VAFA

Former Geelong superstar Tom Hawkins is set to pull on the boots in the VAFA in 2025, linking with a “magical place’’ that left a lasting impression on him as a schoolboy.

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Tom Smith of Bonbeach bowls during the Cricket Southern Bayside Championship Division Semi-Final match between Bentleigh and Bonbeach at Bentleigh Reserve on March 9, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

‘Freak accident’ puts CSB star out of finals

A Cricket Southern Bayside premiership contender has suffered a double blow ahead of finals, losing two of its best players — with one suffering a painful injury while celebrating.

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