‘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.
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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.
‘I’m available for any comp’: T20 gun for hire blasts big ton
A T20 gun for hire has taken the opening round of Sydney grade cricket by storm. NSW Premier Cricket, opening weekend wrap from all T20 venues.
Revealed: Local footy’s best players of 2024
The 2024 local footy season is coming to a close and to celebrate, we’ve named our best players from the 2024 season. Here’s who made the list.
Ginni-style GF prep, $1999 is unders and the QR code highlight reel
There’s a Jack Ginnivan-style GF preparation, a player not settling for less than 2k a game, a QR code to individual highlights and two big AFL names linked to local footy. It’s all here in Quick Kicks.
‘Let’s settle this in the carpark’: The explosive local footy exchange
A local footy club coach’s testy relationship with his president reached boiling point, while a legendary forward’s hot form ended with a bang — the wrong sort. It’s all in the latest Quick Kicks column…
Mystery illness: ‘I was going to the bathroom 30 times a day’
A mystery stomach disease which had him passing blood 30 times a day left this man on the brink.
Victorian sport stars recognised in awards
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.
Deep dive: Stars to watch at Aus Interschool Surfing Titles
More than 2000 of the country’s best young surfers will compete in the inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships on the Gold Coast. We reveal the must-watch stars who will make history here.
Ex-AFL player & Div 1 US College stars: Flag Football Nationals guide
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.
‘There’s just that presence’: Female umpire surge marks pioneer’s milestone
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.
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