Quick Singles: All the goss and quirky goings on in local cricket
We’ve rounded up the latest local cricket snippets, including a bizarre injury, an umpire’s social media reply and possibly the finest afternoon tea this season.
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Latest Eastern league coaching moves
Some are in and some are out. Keep up with all the latest moves here …
Revealed: The biggest and best Eastern league recruits
There’s been no shortage of top-drawer recruits putting pen to paper at Eastern league clubs this off-season, from ex-AFL stars to state league talents and more. We’ve named the best.
The must-watch Eastern league blockbusters of 2025
Clear your diaries, local footy fans – the Eastern league fixture has dropped and here are the biggest matches to pencil in across all five divisions.
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‘When it rains, it pours’: Topp on record-breaking haul
Bayswater’s Michael Topp thought he was going to be in for a long day. What followed was a record-breaking wicket haul. The former Premier man opens up on the feat …
VSDCA North-East: Topp destruction, Bullants bite
There were runs and wickets galore as red-ball cricket returned to the VSDCA. It saw Baywater’s Michael Topp smash records and Preston pile on the runs.
Named: The players set to shape the FTGDCA season
The talent runs deep with bat and ball in the Ferntree Gully & District Cricket Association’s top-flight. We’ve named the players set to shape the season. SEE THE LIST.
Selected: Premier Cricket men’s and women’s teams of the round
With 11 centuries scored and big wicket hauls, players are stepping up in Victorian Premier Cricket. The men’s and women’s teams of the round have been selected. SEE THEM HERE.
Is this local cricket’s craziest game of the season?
WEEKEND WRAP: Plenty Valley wins one of the craziest wins of the summer, Will Lee snares a hat-trick and Althaf Nizam Shenuka De Silva bowl the house down.
VSDCA wrap: Moorabbin paceman nabs six, two batters belt tons
A hostile spell by a Moorabbin quickie fired it to its first win of the VSDCA south-west season, while classy centuries by Spotswood and Hoppers Crossing batters lit up Round 5 action.
Croydon North Cricket Club’s 100 years of history
One of the most successful cricket clubs in the eastern suburbs is celebrating its centenary birthday. See all the photos from 100 years of history.
Named: The players set to shape the RDCA season
The talent runs deep with bat and ball in the Ringwood & District Cricket Association’s top-flight. We’ve named the players set to shape the season. SEE THE LIST.
Top-flight defender headlines Heathmont signing spree
A Premier Division vice-captain is the latest big signing at Heathmont, among a swag of key names returning to the club.
‘Over the moon’: Ex-state, AFL talent land at Eastern powerhouse
Reigning top-division premier Balwyn has welcomed a swag of recruits, with a former VFL skipper and an ex-AFL defender among the haul. Latest here.
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