Signings galore: Local clubs unveil big names
The race to land the top recruit of the local footy off-season is on with clubs across the state already unveiling impressive signings. Here are our best so far.
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Revealed: Victorian footy and netball’s honour list
We’ve scoured the state to recognise those who won best and fairest or premierships in local competitions in 2022. See the Victorian footy and netball honour list here.
‘Not the path’: Merrett cold on Hird return
Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says club great James Hird is not the right person to coach the Bombers.
Updated list: VAFA 50 game ‘trailblazers’ revealed
The VAFA women’s footy competition has pioneered the game at grassroots level. See the hundreds of names to have reached 50 games and played a vital role in the rise.
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Packing a punch
A BROADMEADOWS karate kid has punched above her weight to medal at a world tournament.
Kinder approach with killer results
MONTMORENCY swimmer Tara Kinder is on a mission to represent Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Champ plans to bring Olympic medal home
SNOWBOARD sensation Scotty James can’t wait to get back home and see his mates after somersaulting his way into history at the Winter Olympics last week.
Vics sweep the nationals
In a stunning result for Victorian basketball, four state teams made a clean sweep of the honours at last week’s national championships in Gosford.
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges stars honoured
A WORLD champion, budding athletics star and boy with a passion to coach win big at the Sunbury/Macedon Ranges Leader Sports Star awards.
Hume’s shining lights of sport recognised
AN ATHLETICS world champion, talented tennis player and touch rugby powerhouse have won the 2017 Hume Leader Local Sports Stars Awards.
Leader Sports Star 2017 winners announced
THEY’VE enjoyed success all over the world but some of our biggest sports heroes started their journey winning a Leader Sports Star award. Check out this year’s recipients.
Cycling star back on track
RUBY Roseman-Gannon is eyeing a spot in the national cycling championships — and not even a serious injury can stop her.
Soccer star Nia aims for the cosmos
NIA STAMATOPOULOS took up soccer just two years ago — but the Thornbury girl has already captained her state and is dreaming of one day playing for the Matildas.
Netball coach plays through the pain
18-year-old Sarah Einsiedel almost quit netball after serious back injuries left her sidelined. But the crucial support of a coach helped her get back in the game.
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