Local cricket’s salary cap debate has heated up, with Subbies president Phil O’Meara calling for all associations to adopt a spending limit and declaring a rival competition is in danger of becoming a “pokies comp”.
A local footy umpire has spoken about the brutal falcon that floored him during Saturday’s match and the surprising aftermath.
After a difficult start, Macedon got its RDFNL season back on track on Saturday seeing off old rival Woodend-Hesket. A young gun and club great starring.
After 14 years as VSDCA chairman, Phil O’Meara is stepping down, and reflects on the highs and lows and the future challenges facing his successor.
Two sporting clubs in Melbourne’s northwest have hit out at online comments against a club president which have been labelled as “baseless”.
A breakout Michael Rutledge performance powered Macedon’s big win over Gisborne Giants, while Angus Nolte and Ryan Pretty did likewise Kyneton.
The new season is already two weeks old and Riddell District clubs continue to bolster their lists. Check out all the news recruits here.
Calls are growing louder for a local footy league in Melbourne’s northwest are calling for a loophole to be closed which allows VFL players to qualify for finals by being listed on Thirds teamsheets.
Defending RDFNL premier Riddell has knocked off preliminary finalist Macedon and grand final rival Wallan in the opening fortnight, here’s what coach Arron Bray takes from it.
St Albans has made a hot start to the season with one gun recruit being a standout and another signing set to be sidelined for a “couple” of weeks. Plus the Saints prepare to unveil an AFL premiership star.
Melton South’s 40-game losing streak is over. The Panthers ended their drought with a dominant performance against cross-town rival Melton Centrals.
A local footy club has had its Round 1 win reversed after a league investigation found it twice fielded too many players, with the four points handed to its opponent.
For the third straight Premier Cricket season, Greenvale Kangaroos took the wooden spoon but several impressive performances, led by Justin Galeotti, has the club confident.
TALKING POINTS: Melbourne Victory won’t stand for a repeat of fans’ behaviour in Shepparton, while Marcus Schroen has a match-winning milestone and Nunawading City’s stunning upset.
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