Inside the cricket association which pulls people out of ‘very dark places’
Australia’s only all abilities cricket association is about so much more than cricket. This is the story of how it saves and changes lives.
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The huge population shifts blowing up Melbourne’s footy heartlands
Massive demographic changes in Melbourne’s suburbs are threatening the survival of traditional footy powerhouses and now the race is on to attract the next generation of young players.
St Kilda breaks flag drought with record score
After 19 long years, and for the 19th time, the famous St Kilda Cricket Club are once again champions of Victorian Premier Cricket after compiling the greatest score a final had seen in over century.
‘Like nothing I’ve seen before’: 300-run stand clinches back-to-back promotions
Read how a remarkable 300-run opening stand delivered Highett West its second SECA promotion in as many years.
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Teenage skipper thrives under ‘immense’ grand final pressure
Box Hill’s 19-year-old skipper steered her side to the Victorian Premier Cricket Women’s flag in dramatic fashion the Mustangs clinched a heartstopping grand final victory. Here’s how it played out.
Teen’s tumour battle before record smashing performance
Two years ago he was meeting the Australian cricket team through the Make-A-Wish Foundation but now this Melbourne teen has set records of his own. Read his remarkable story.
Named: The Casey Cardinia finals shapers
The Casey Cardinia Cricket Association finals have arrived, and there are plenty of players primed to make a difference. Discover the premier and district division finals shapers.
Geelong secures U18 Premier competition in stunning fashion
Geelong was dominant with bat and ball on its way to securing the Victorian Premier Cricket under-18 men’s grand final. See how the decider played out highlighted by a stunning opening bowling spell.
Bert Newton’s grandson smashes Olympian’s swim records
His grandfather won Gold Logies, his dad won Olympic medals, now this Melbourne schoolboy is making a splash as he continues his quest to the Australian swim team.
The local footy teams to keep an eye on in 2025
From clubs with massive off-season recruiting drives to those who need to live up to the pressure, these are the local footy teams you need to keep an eye on in 2025.
Named: Big hitters highlight Premier Team of the Week
Big hitting, rapid half centuries and a five-wicket haul headlined a Premier Cricket round full of T20s. Here is the Team of the Week.
Quick Singles: All the goss and quirky goings on in local cricket
We’ve rounded up the latest local cricket snippets, including a bizarre injury, an umpire’s social media reply and possibly the finest afternoon tea this season.
Named: Melbourne local footy’s most influential movers and shakers
Local footy is the heartbeat of the game but it requires countless hours of expertise and dedication from thousands of people. Here are those who are having the biggest impact on the grassroots.
Club cricketer’s calamitous chores floods his home
We all know it’s wet early in the cricket season, but it was more so for one cricketer who, while washing his gear hours before play, flooded his house. That and more in the launch of Quick Singles.
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