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Why premiership star’s Hawks homecoming was ‘a necessity’

Perennial Eastern league Premier Division contender Rowville needed a key defender – and it got one, in the form of a returning flag hero. Here’s what brought the favourite son back …

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Calder’s clinic: 111 off 39 stuns Peninsula

Smacking 111 not out off just 39 balls, Langwarrin’s Matt Calder may have just scored the fastest century in MPCA history. And he did it using a bat once wielded by an international cricket megastar.

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APS Cricket: Last over thriller, match-defining tons

From match-defining tons to crucial spells with the ball and a last over thriller, catch up on all the APS cricket round 3 highlights.

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Local Sport 

VNL signing tracker: All the ins, outs and coaching appointments

It’s a breeding ground for the next generation of SSN netballers, as Victorian Netball League clubs shore up their lists for 2026. We break down all the key moves and fresh faces set to enter the league.

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Eastern

‘An absolute ripper’: Decorated midfielder heads Lions’ line of recruits

Eastern club Fairpark has wasted no time bolstering its list as it looks to rebound from relegation next season – with a dual league medallist headlining the signing haul.

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Named: Metro Melbourne local cricket team of the week

From a masterful knock that secured an unlikely win to an eight-wicket haul and an incredible 15 maidens, see who cracked our metro Melbourne team of the week.

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Eastern

‘Can play absolutely anywhere’: Ex-Swan set to form dynamic duo

One local footy club’s second ex-AFL signing this off-season is shaping to be just as handy as the first, the coach explains of a recently-delisted Sydney Swan …

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East 

How Melton young gun produced career best among standout performers

A Melton young gun produced a career game, a Yarraville gun made his mark while one of the league’s best turned it on again. See our Subbies East-West wrap.

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Named: The players set to shape the BHRDCA season

The talent runs deep with bat and ball in the Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association. We’ve named the players set to shape the season. SEE THE LIST.

Eastern

‘It’s a decent step up’: How Devils are planning for Division 1 assault

Hard lessons were learned in its last Eastern Division 1 stay – but fresh off a premiership, Wantirna South has been busily bolstering its stocks on and off the field ahead of its return …

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Eastern

From ‘shock’ split to opportunity knocking: Stalwart spills on coaching merry-go-round

Not long after being “blindsided” by the axe falling at one club, a long-time local footy coach has found his next home. He opens up on the shock split and the new opportunity …

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Meet Victoria’s cricket young guns set to shine on national stage

The School Sport Australia U12 cricket championships have long been a breeding ground for the stars of tomorrow. Meet the boys and girls who will represent Victoria on the national stage.

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Eastern

‘Huge recruit’: How ex-AFL Lion is set to lift Eastern club

A former Brisbane Lions tall has landed east – much to the excitement of his new coach who tips the gun recruit to have a “profound” impact. Here’s how.

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Named: Metro Melbourne local cricket team of the week

From mammoth totals with the bat to stunning seven-wicket hauls with the ball, see who cracked our team of the week.

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