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‘We can match it with the best’: Williams’ Wickers bag biggest scalp yet
It was first versus second-last on Saturday as Berwick staged one of the upsets of the local footy season, staking its claim to stay put in Eastern’s Premier Division next year.
How emerging Socceroos become the real thing
Tony Popovic hopes he’s seen the first steps of some future Socceroos. The national coach discusses how to develop Australia’s elite young talent into international stars.
25 in 25 ranked: Eastern league’s best players since 2000
From modern-day marvels to all-time greats, we’ve named the top 25 players to grace the Eastern league this century. Who made the cut and who missed out?
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Bulls bolt into finals race with almighty upset
As Noble Park coach Steve Hughes admits: “I was tearing my hair out at quarter-time”. What followed was a boilover to bring the Bulls back to the brink of the top five.
‘Class and exuberance’: Premier Cricket spinner joins SECA
A major signing in the SECA, with a Premier Cricket all-rounder joining a club’s growing list of off-season recruits. Plus, an overseas player has landed at another club.
Suburban club signs Brownlow medallist for finals push
How’s this for a mid-year signing? One suburban club has snared five-time All Australian Dane Swan for the remainder of the season, in a huge boost to its finals hopes. Latest here.
Deja vu as Weideman, Vermont repeat the dose
Three weeks returned from a shoulder injury, ex-AFL forward Sam Weideman was back to his match-winning best on Saturday, as Vermont staged an eerily familiar narrow escape of Mitcham.
The moments that mattered in Berwick’s ‘character-building’ boilover
Kicking just three goals to three-quarter time on Saturday, the Wickers rattled home to send its highly-fancied opponent tumbling out of the Eastern Premier Division top-five.
Coaching bombshell hits Eastern league
A Division 2 coach has walked mid-season, stating the “decision has not come easily”. Latest here.
Outer East stalwart eyes last-minute league move
A longstanding Yarra Ranges-based club has revealed its bid for a league switch from next season – just days out from the transfer application deadline. Latest here.
‘I love footy’: One-on-one with Nuna’s new leading man
Appointed as coach of Eastern battler Nunawading, Thomas Flood takes on one of local footy’s toughest assignments. He discusses his plans for the club in its bid to return from recess next season.
Huge change to help Premier Cricket’s battling clubs
Cricket Victoria is set to make a huge change to its Premier Cricket rules to help battling clubs and those who experience an exodus of players. Paul Amy has details.
Fans locked out of local football grudge match
TALKING POINTS: Potentially thousands of fans will be locked out of a huge local football match, between two of Victoria’s biggest clubs, due to security concerns.
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