‘Open for business’: Near-century-old club vows to rebuild
A local footy club in Melbourne’s east has broken its silence on a tumultuous off-season spelling the end of its near-century-old senior men’s program – but the club will survive.
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Tigers snare top NZ talent, VFL Hawk
One of New Zealand’s top rising stars has linked with Eastern Premier outfit Mitcham, while a VFL Hawk will carry on a longstanding family legacy at the club.
‘Did not pay for a drink all night!’: Suburban bowler’s perfect 10
North Ringwood stalwart Dan Tucker only took up the ball a few years ago. On Saturday, he realised every bowler’s dream in a four-decade first for his club.
Watch: bicycle kick brilliance, NPL season kicks off in style
TALKING POINTS: The NPL and VPL seasons kicked off in PEAK form. Devin O’Hea’s bicycle kick, red card drama, late goals, disallowed goals and more. Check out all the highlights here.
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Bullants land premiership livewire
The Eastern league’s newest club has welcomed back a dynamic midfielder fresh off a premiership with powerhouse Balwyn. But he’s not the only key inclusion …
‘A real handful’: Ex-BBL all-rounder spearheads Magpies’ rise
Former NSW cricketer Arjun Nair arrived with lofty expectations. He’s more than held up his end of the deal, helping the battling Camberwell Magpies into finals contention for the first time in years.
Inside Ringwood champion’s sizzling summer
300-game veteran David King thought his time with the ball may have been done at Premier level. Fast forward a few months and he’s enjoying one of the seasons of his career.
‘Class above’: UK import spearheads Cockies’ finals dream
Croydon remains in touch with the VSDCA North-East finals ahead of a “tough” run home – led by a sizzling summer from Englishman Tom Scriven. But he’s not the only name impressing.
Community rallies for teen sportsman after ‘life-changing’ accident
The community is rallying around a Kilsyth junior footballer following a Christmas Day accident which left him unable to walk. Here’s how you can help.
Why expectations are high at the Kanga-Rams
The Croydon North-MLOC coach says his club isn’t “shying away” from hopes of a finals berth this season following a four-win campaign last year. Here’s why.
‘More than a cricket association’: Local comp to dig deep for emergency services
One of Victoria’s largest cricket associations is set to come together all in the name of supporting the state’s emergency services in a marquee fundraising event on Australia Day.
‘Most consistent player we’ve seen’: Run machine lights up T20 opener
The reigning Val Holten medallist dazzled with yet another rapid century, while there were final-ball thrillers and marquees showing their class in Tuesday night’s VSDCA T20 opener.
Confidence key to Roos’ ‘crucial’ run home
Mt Waverley’s stunning upset of powerhouse Noble Park on Saturday sets the scene for a cliffhanging run home, with confidence brimming at the business end of the season.
Ruthless Richmond rockets to top
The skipper says there’s no secret to his side’s success this season following Richmond’s rise to the top of the Premier Cricket ladder. But there’s no shortage of contributors …
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