Cannons cupset sends champions crashing out
For the second time in three years, NPL Victoria power Oakleigh Cannons has sent Sydney FC crashing out of the Australia Cup with a stunning upset.
For the second time in three years, NPL Victoria power Oakleigh Cannons has sent Sydney FC crashing out of the Australia Cup with a stunning upset.
TALKING POINTS: The first clubs to secure promotion are confirmed, as sadly are relegated clubs, while the Brunswick-Northcote derby did not disappoint.
A host of Victoria’s future sporting stars will look to put their names up in lights against Australia’s next generation in a monster national tournament. Meet them here.
With the National Second Division teetering, NPL and VPL clubs are all of a sudden facing the prospect of relegation. Plus, who wants to win the VPL1 and VPL1 premiership.
Victoria’s finest cricketers have risen from the state’s pathway system and this year’s emerging players squad is full of rising stars. Here’s what you need to know about every player in the 2024-25 Metro squad.
WEEKEND WRAP: Isaac Smith and Shane Mumford couldn’t end a club’s losing streak, a country star brings up triple figures and a local legend fuels a stunning upset.
From interstate stars to seasoned veterans, pen is hitting paper everywhere across Victorian Premier Cricket. Keep up to date with each move through our signing tracker.
NHL star Nathan Walker sees a bright future for ice hockey in Australia after a series of camps in Melbourne and hopes to wear the green and gold again.
We’ve crunched the numbers from over 900 players in every division of Big V Women’s Basketball to rank players across the stats. See where everyone stands.
TALKING POINTS: Christian Rossi and Altona Magic do South Melbourne a massive favour, while the VPL1 and 2 titles races will go down to the wire.
The NPL Victoria season has entered the business end of the campaign with the premiership, top-six and wooden spoon races all razor tight. See our predictions.
TALKING POINTS: Cannon Oliver Kubilay picked the perfect time to score his first goal of the season, while the VPL premiership races have tightened up.
We’ve crunched the numbers from over 1000 players in six divisions of Big V Men’s Basketball to rank players across the stats. See where everyone stands.
When Old Scotch was taught “a lesson in pressure” by the VAFA ladder leader earlier this season, coach Mark Gnatt was open and honest with his players. We go inside the response.
One of Melbourne’s biggest junior football leagues is investigating after a player allegedly felled an umpire on the weekend.
TALKING POINTS: The NPL top-six is far from set, while the VPL1 premiership race has been thrown wide open by a red-hot Caroline Springs George Cross.
In bitterly cold conditions, two goals from captain Joe Guest helped Oakleigh Cannons knock out Avondale and book a ticket to the Australia Cup national stage.
TALKING POINTS: Heidelberg United continues to be South Melbourne’s kryptonite, Melbourne Knights claim a seven-goal thriller and the fallout from Avondale’s weekend.
A VFL listed forward filled his boots, the competition’s best continued on their way and shock results emerged as the VAFA season hit the halfway mark. Here’s what you need to know.
High-flying VPL2 club FC Melbourne’s dream season continues to reach new heights after defeating Kingston City to reach the Australia Cup national stages.
TALKING POINTS: Has Dandenong City’s shock win over Oakleigh Cannons reduced the NPL premiership race to two contenders? Check out all the weekend’s highlights.
International athletes and a doctor who has been in sport for more than five decades have been honoured at the latest Victoria Sport Awards. Check out the winners here.
State League 1 South-East premier last season, FC Melbourne is now chasing VPL2 glory after a blockbuster month of football sees it joint top of the ladder.
Some of Victorian local sports’ most important figures have been recognised for their achievements and service in the King’s Birthday awards.
A merger between neighbouring cricket clubs in Melbourne’s east has been touted to create “greater opportunities for every child out there”.
Four NPL matches were decided in stoppage time in a dramatic weekend, meanwhile, the premiership races are heating up in VPL1 and VPL2. Plus, our Goal of the Week.
Australia will chase ice hockey world championship gold when the Division 2A titles are held in Melbourne next year. Will a NHL star don the green and gold?
TALKING POINTS: Oakleigh Cannons humble a premiership rival, a sickening injury sees Pascoe Vale’s match called off and Green Gully seeks a new coach.
Country footy heavyweights Goulburn Valley and Ovens and Murray went head-to-head, Keilor raises the bar and a number of winnings streaks came to a crashing halt.
They took the season by storm and now two of the VSDCA most feared all-rounders have been honoured with the association’s Holten Medal. See all the award winners.
Recently delisted Victorian quick Matt Fotia has opened up about his pursuit of a cricket career at 28 and how the consequences are just “all part of the story”.
TALKING POINTS: Avondale and Preston Lions snatch late wins, North Sunshine goes top and Moreland City goes back-to-back. Plus, an Irish gun’s stunning Goal of the Week.
From sons of ex-AFL guns, suburban heroes and more, School Sport Victoria’s under-15 boys’ team is a rollcall of renowned footy surnames. Full boys and girls lists revealed here.
As the NPL Victoria season passes the half-way mark, we look at the leading lights of the competition and attempt to pick a star-studded Best XI. Here’s our team.
TALKING POINTS: Oakleigh’s Emlyn Wellsmore hits one of the cleanest strikes you’ll see on a weekend of thrilling goal-fests. Check out all the NPL and VPL highlights here.
Former Socceroo Ivan Franjic adds coach to his Melbourne Knights duties, a wonder goal ends Doveton’s drought and Lloyd Isgrove proves he’s a freak again.
An Essendon young gun and fast bowler with no First XI experience spoiled Aaron Finch’s homecoming at Geelong with stunning displays. Here’s how they earned their opportunity.
A fresh voice will lead the Subbies outfit next season, bullish the First XI has the talent to improve. And the president says it was a “perfect opportunity” for a coaching handover. Here’s why.
Teams from across the country will descend on Brisbane this weekend for Australia’s biggest Flag Football Nationals to date. Packed with cross-code names, get a full breakdown of every state’s roster plus the players you can’t miss. Full details inside.
Talking Points: Green Gully produces stunning upset, more Moreland heartbreak, drought-breaking wins and a must-see Goal of the Week.
A local footy match is called off after a scary injury, two country guns duel with big bags and more teams end long losing streaks. Get a full wrap of the action here.
TALKING POINTS: A horror tackle has left one of the NPL’s best facing a season-ending injury, Asad Kasumovic stars for Oakleigh and Brunswick Juventus runs hot.
As Chelsea Roffey prepares to umpire her 300th AFL match, women across Australia are trying to follow in her footsteps. Roffey speaks on her career and how it could have helped girls in footy.
Victoria will be determined to take out the team award at the Australian Little Athletics Championships and they have assembled a team they know can do it. Meet the 45 athletes flying the Big V flag.
Talking Points: Victorian clubs are putting their case forward for National Second Division entry, while the premiership races are taking shape in NPL and VPL1.
An AFL listed player taking to the field, stunning upsets and recruits firing all highlighted the VAFA’s opening round. See all the talking points from across the competition.
He’s just 16-years-old and has only been playing basketball for two years, but standing 225cm tall, Jongkuch Mach can already look down on NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama.
One month out from the event, Australia has announced it’s team of 12 for the 2024 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship to be held in El Salvador this May. Full details and team inside:
Talking Points: Oakleigh and Dandenong Thunder learn their fate over last month’s fan fight, while Heidelberg turns on the style. Plus, a stunning Goal of the Week winner.
The 2024 National Netball Championships are fast approaching. While NSW reveal their new and returning names, one of Queensland’s top shooters is candid with the fact she has unfinished business on the national stage. Full story inside:
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