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Inside the innovative public school that churns out elite athletes

A government school in Melbourne’s outer east has quietly built itself into a hotbed of sporting talent production through its innovative sports program. Inside the story of the Rowville Sports Academy and what sets it apart.

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Australians Brenton Edwards and Nasir Jalil embrace after winning the Over-40s World Cup in Karachi. Picture: Supplied.

‘It was crazy’: Inside Australia’s Over-40s World Cup upset

From bulletproof vans to non-stop autographs, step inside the madness that surrounded Australia’s inaugural Over-40s cricket World Cup win.

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James Rosham bowling for the Demons

APS Cricket: Rosham’s big ton, Raza carries his bat

James Rosham continued his terrific run of form with a big century while Ahmed Raza lifted Haileybury to a rousing win. All the APS cricket round 4 highlights.

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CSB cricket: South Caulfield v Bonbeach played at Princes Park Oval #1, Caulfield South. Caulfield South batter Bradley Erasmus. Picture: Valeriu Campan

CSB: Recruit stars, Sonczak’s match-winning display

A new recruit lived up to expectations while Matt Sonczak reminded everyone why he’s the reigning MVP. Catch up on all the Cricket Southern Bayside round 5 news.

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CSB cricket: Bentleigh v Murrumbeena played at Hodgson Reserve. Murrumbeena bowler Tej Gandhi. Picture: Valeriu Campan

CSB: Dream performance not enough in one-run thriller

Bentleigh’s Abhilash Sharma lived out every cricketer’s dream on Saturday — but the match ended in heartbreak for his side. Catch up on all the Cricket Southern Bayside weekend highlights.

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Hamish Craig made a century for Geelong College in their loss. Photo: APS Sport/X.

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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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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APS Cricket: Mammoth opening stand, Peake’s strong start

APS Cricket: Mammoth opening stand, Peake’s strong start

There was a 150-run opening partnership and a last-over thriller, while the son of a Victorian gun made his mark as the APS cricket season got underway. Catch up on all the highlights.

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Revealed: Best of the best from Vic’s footy factories since 2000

Revealed: Best of the best from Vic’s footy factories since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 AFL Draft we looked back on the first quarter of the century to name the best teams from each Coates Talent League club. Which one do you think stands out as the state’s premier footy factory?

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Next generation: Inside the Vic U17s squad – player by player

Next generation: Inside the Vic U17s squad – player by player

The next generation of Australian cricket is here. Complete guide to every Vic U17s Country and Metro player profiled here.

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Analysis: Every female Vic U19 cricketer profiled

Analysis: Every female Vic U19 cricketer profiled

Discover the Victorian women’s cricket stars of tomorrow with our breakdown of every player in the Vic U19 Country and Metro sides.

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Named: APS boys cricketers to watch this season

Named: APS boys cricketers to watch this season

From stars of tomorrow to those ready to take the competition by storm, we’ve profiled the players to watch this APS cricket season. See the full list here.

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Caulfield Grammar's Maddie Tarabay. Picture: Supplied.

Inside the ‘unreal’ athletics clean sweep which matched Aussie Olympian

A rising star of Caulfield Grammar’s athletic program has written herself into the history books after an achievement which matched a three-time Olympian. It’s in our school sport wrap.

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Future stars: Player-by-player breakdown of Vic U19s

Future stars: Player-by-player breakdown of Vic U19s

These young men are the future of Victorian and, possibly, Australian cricket … here’s a look at every player in the Vic U19 Country and Metro sides.

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