Rumour Mill: The race to secure ex-AFL star
An ex-AFL star has moved homes and clubs in the local area have the cheque book out while some of his former teammates might link up together in country footy. That and more in the Rumour Mill.
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Higher honours await: Rising stars named in Premier Cricket teams of week
Crisply-struck Premier Cricket centuries and bowling brilliance have seen young guns put their names in the frame for higher honours. They feature in our Teams of the Week, showcasing some of the competition’s elite young men’s and women’s talent.
Mells stunner lights up derby, Juventus’ epic comeback
TALKING POINTS: George Mells lights up the original derby, Brunswick Juventus’ comeback for the ages and North Sunshine Eagles make history.
‘We’re not thinking too far ahead’, Rams coach says
Their recent Premier Cricket form has included the scalp of the reigning champs, but the Rams coach says there’s a cautious optimism on the eve of the finals …
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How Weideman, Vermont are tracking this pre-season
The Eastern powerhouse snared one of the recruits of the off-season fresh out of the AFL, while another big signing is set to be sidelined. And a gun recruit has walked in off the street …
Axed AFL forward’s ‘phenomenal’ pre-season
Former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache is no stranger to the rigours of pre-season – or lofty expectations – and he’s more than keeping his end of the deal at his new club.
How Brighton built towards its 2025 Craig Shield success
Brighton’s success in the 2025 JG Craig Shield was built on a team effort but along the way, several exciting individual stories emerged from the wicketkeepers who became bowlers to the young stars scoring runs for fun.
‘Biggest signing the club has had’: Eastern great’s next stop
An Eastern club is beaming after landing one of the league’s most distinguished names.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
Bloods’ late pre-season gift
A package of recruits has landed at Warrandyte ahead of its move into a new division — with a country footy premiership name the latest signing.
Triple AFL premiership star makes a splash
It hasn’t taken former AFL Hawk and Kangaroo Liam Shiels long to make an impact at his new club this pre-season. But he’s not the only standout at the Eastern Premier outfit …
Named: 25 rising stars of Victorian boys cricket
The 2025 Dowling Shield has been highlighted by some of the state’s most promising youngsters. We break down 25 of the leading performers.
Six-hitting blitz as Roosters, Yarraville and Willy bank wins
A six-hitting onslaught by a Test player fired Malvern to a stunning win, while Yarraville and Williamstown celebrated upset wins in VSDCA south-west section. Here are the Round 11 talking points.
Named: The players set to shape the BHRDCA finals
It’s almost finals time in the Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association’s top-flight and spots remain up for grabs. We’ve named the players who could shape the race …
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