Hawks’ heart-stopper books grand final return
Rowville has earned a shot at redemption, winning through to its second consecutive EFNL Premier Division grand final after edging Vermont on Saturday.
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Local footy wrap: cups won, grand final tickets booked
There were premierships won, grand final tickets booked and big bags kicked as local footy finals continued across Melbourne. Check out all the big news here.
Change on the way for local footy’s points system
There will be a slight change to the controversial player points system next year making it easier for some clubs to attract players. Here’s what we know.
Ranked: Every NBL1 player for season 2023
We’ve crunched the numbers from over 2000 NBL1 players from across the country to rank every player for season 2023. See where everyone stands.
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Doveton boosted by Dandy great
The AFL Outer-East season might be on hold for now, but Doveton is ready for the step up to Premier Division with a former VFL great having a big influence.
Fantasy footy: who wins it, Upwey or Woori Yallock?
With the AFL Outer East Tigers, Upwey Tecoma and Woori Yallock, having plenty to prove early in the season, this weekend’s tussle at Chosen Ave would have been a beauty. Though COVID-19 prevented the clash, WHO WINS IT?
Players have their say on return of local footy
Keen to gain an insight into the thoughts of its players about a post-COVID return to footy and netball, the AFL Outer East has polled its playing members. The response has been staggering. WHAT WERE PLAYERS ASKED?
Pathways, community cricket hit for six
Cricket Victoria has axed about 60 jobs, with many to be lost at grassroots level. The state’s pathway program for top-end junior talent has also been hit.
Ryder medallist touted as Rams’ best ever
His latest achievement adds to an already illustrious cricket CV — but where does the new Ryder medallist rank and Ringwood gun rank among the all-time club greats?
Two ties for top-honours in Premier Cricket Awards
It was a night of firsts for the Victorian Premier Cricket Awards, including the men’s and women’s tying together for the first time in history — with Ringwood featuring heavily.
Fears suburban footy won’t return in 2020
Players, supporters and officials of Melbourne leagues are itching for a mid-year return. But a major stumbling block stands in their way — even if they are given the all clear to play.
The classic Melbourne footy grounds we still love
Before footy became a multi-billion dollar business played in purpose-built stadiums, it was a Saturday afternoon Melbourne ritual in cosy grounds where you could often watch while still sitting in your car. Here is our pick of the best that have stood the test of time.
Ryan Smith scoops Ringwood district cricket awards
What a debut season for Ryan Smith at South Croydon. The talented all-rounder did it all, plundering runs with the bat and taking pegs with the ball. He even managed to join a teammate in the RDCA All Star team. But he wasn’t the only award winner.
Football leagues float half-season idea
Everyone is itching for the footy to return — at all levels. So Melbourne’s six metropolitan leagues have nutted out a plan that could return action to suburban fields sooner than you think.
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