The biggest local footy stories of 2021
From sad farewells to celebrating the best local footy has to offer, we’ve compiled the biggest stories from a tough but memorable season.
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The biggest Local Sport stories of 2021
From a surprise netball debut to a range of cricket controversies, we’ve compiled the biggest Local Sport stories from a memorable year.
Premier Cricket Team of the Week: Round 6
Tom Rogers’ sublime double hundred headlines the Premier Cricket top XI, which also includes four centurions and the best bowling figures of the season.
Best pics from weekend’s local cricket action
GALLERY: Batsmen and bowlers in full flight, from Premier Cricket to the suburbs, Leader’s photographers were there to capture some amazing pics.
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Box Hill survives to fight again
Box Hill booked its place in next Sunday’s VFL grand final against Casey following a thrilling one-point win over Williamstown at North Port Oval on Sunday.
SKOBs go back-to-back
In a memorable grand final with no quarter asked nor given, Collegians and St Kevin’s staged an epic VAFA Premier showcase at Elsternwick Park.
Hawks stun Redbacks to claim Division 3 flag
BORONIA has recorded one of the greatest upsets in the history of the Eastern Football League, stunning Ringwood to claim the 2018 Division 3 premiership.
Burners’ season ends in extra-time heartbreak
SOUTH Croydon will meet Vermont in a replay of last year’s Division 1 grand final after prevailing by five points in a preliminary final extra-time thriller.
Lions power away to grand final win
DONCASTER East is enjoying its first Division 2 premiership after breaking through for its third Eastern Football League flag.
Satterley lands at Old Xaverians
NEW Old Xaverians coach Paul Satterley believes the club can make sharp improvement in VAFA Premier next year.
Quirky tactical advantage gives Burners a step up
COACHES are known for pushing the boundaries to get a tactical advantage, but Blackburn mentor Brendan Allen may have trumped his rivals with this nifty piece of innovation.
Mont’s Shield defence warms up
With the weather warming up, training sessions increasing and a handy wicketkeeper/batsman from England signed, Mont Albert is stepping up its Dunstan Shield preparations.
Gleed’s loyalty rewarded with flag
AFTER enduring regular triple-figure hidings, you could not wipe the smile off the face of Whitehorse Pioneers captain Maverick Gleed after the Division 4 premiership.
‘Barney’ brings up 50 years at the Redbacks
RINGWOOD stalwart Ian ‘Barney’ Barnes has just brought up 50 years at the Redbacks, and he’s hoping to mark the occassion with a premiership.
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