Sharks survive surge for seven straight
Park Orchards’ unbeaten record looked in danger on Saturday – but the “maturity of the young group” came to the fore to deny its gallant Division 1 opposition.
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Bloods win ugly as great impresses in comeback
A club great made a long-awaited return to Warrandyte’s seniors on Saturday – and finished among the best as the Bloods came from behind to snatch a vital Division 3 win.
‘Hard truths’ pave way for Mustangs’ resurgence
Mooroolbark produced one of the upsets of the Eastern Division 1 season on Saturday as it continued to turn its campaign around following a 0-3 start.
DDCA powerhouse signs star all-rounder
A Dandenong District Association powerhouse has bolstered its already strong list by adding a star all-rounder. Here are the details.
Sons of guns feature as SSV under-15 teams revealed
From sons of ex-AFL guns, suburban heroes and more, School Sport Victoria’s under-15 boys’ team is a rollcall of renowned footy surnames. Full boys and girls lists revealed here.
‘Six hours, 80 stitches’: Horror footy injury
How a common corky in a game of local footy nearly cost this Melbourne man his leg. Go inside his harrowing tale and remarkable recovery.
Leader’s NPL Victoria Team of the Year so far
As the NPL Victoria season passes the half-way mark, we look at the leading lights of the competition and attempt to pick a star-studded Best XI. Here’s our team.
Hawks’ reprieve on star duo
Boronia will “err on the side of caution” with two of its biggest stars who fell under injury clouds on Saturday as the club’s 18-game winning streak was brought to an end. But one will miss weeks.
‘Stoked’ Lions add batting power
Experience in the form of thousands of First XI runs has landed at Fitzroy Doncaster with its latest signing – but its Team of the Year quick has departed.
He’s back: Premier Cricket great returns ‘home’
Premier Cricket great James Nanopoulos will finish his career where it started, saying there “was always the pull of coming back home”.
Running hot: 30 recruits lighting up the Eastern league
Ex-AFL and state league talents, comp medallists and more – there’s no shortage of new and returning stars producing eye-catching performances so far. Here are some of the best.
Wellsmore’s cannon, St Albans’ new manager
TALKING POINTS: Oakleigh’s Emlyn Wellsmore hits one of the cleanest strikes you’ll see on a weekend of thrilling goal-fests. Check out all the NPL and VPL highlights here.
Named: Analysis of the SFNL interleague squad
The Southern league has announced its 24-strong senior side and it’s chock full of talent. Here’s what you need to know about every player in the 2024 senior squad.
How ‘wake-up call’ spurred Beacy
Beaconsfield has hardly put a foot wrong in Eastern’s Division 1 this season – but its only blemish served a timely reminder ahead of claiming its biggest scalp yet.
‘We can match it’: Why Waverley Blues’ best is good enough
The Blues were served their first loss of the season on Saturday in Division 2’s toughest assignment – but the coach has declared his side’s best stacks up.
Socceroo takes Knights reins, Isgrove’s freak goal
Former Socceroo Ivan Franjic adds coach to his Melbourne Knights duties, a wonder goal ends Doveton’s drought and Lloyd Isgrove proves he’s a freak again.
Forwards fire as Pioneers ‘hunt’ ladder-leader
The Whitehorse Pioneers’ attack turned it on in a statement win over one of Division 4’s most sought-after scalps on Saturday. But it wasn’t only the forwards getting it done …
Super Slam: Unsung heroes spoil Finch’s homecoming
An Essendon young gun and fast bowler with no First XI experience spoiled Aaron Finch’s homecoming at Geelong with stunning displays. Here’s how they earned their opportunity.
Devils’ glass ‘half-full’ despite winless start
Wantirna South great Jason Heffernan refuses to write the Devils off amid a barren start to his coaching career at the Eastern league Division 1 club. Here’s why.
Unbeaten Balwyn dethrones reigning premier
The Tigers moved into outright first with a statement win over one of the comp’s heavyweights. Coach Brenton Sanderson details the key drivers in his side’s unbeaten opening month.
Why Eagles believe their ‘best is good enough’
Despite recording its first win of the season on Saturday, coach Steve O’Brien remains confident Cranbourne can take it up to the “very best” of the Southern league.
‘Proud’ Bloods break drought
Warrandyte snapped a long losing streak in Eastern’s Division 3 on Saturday, heaping more pain on depleted 2023 grand finalist Ferntree Gully.
‘Deserving’ Vermont breaks through in thriller
The Eagles dragged their Eastern Premier Division season back from the brink of collapse with a nail-biting breakthrough win over a resurgent Noble Park on Saturday.
The Basin makes call on coach in shock split
The Eastern Division 2 club has made a shock call on its coach just four games into the season. Latest here.
‘He runs in and bowls fast’: Dandenong add exciting trio of recruits
Dandenong has added a trio of recruits, including a “really athletic” bowler who brought down rising prodigy Jake Fraser-McGurk this summer.
How Vermont is shaping for premiership assault
It fell at the final hurdle last season following a remarkable rise, but there’s an optimism sweeping Eastern league powerhouse Vermont ahead of its Premier Division campaign. Here’s why.
Team to beat? Vales win blockbuster bout
Key forward Nick Murphy helped his side to a second-half surge as Donvale won bragging rights in the Eastern Division 3 grand final rematch on Saturday. But he wasn’t the only standout …
Ex-AFL, VFL big man propels Jets
Division 2 runner-up Heathmont’s season is off to a flyer, with a former AFL and state league name starring in the ruck. But the Jets didn’t have it all their own way …
National Netball Champs 2024: NSW unveiled, Crombie’s bid for one better
The 2024 National Netball Championships are fast approaching. While NSW reveal their new and returning names, one of Queensland’s top shooters is candid with the fact she has unfinished business on the national stage. Full story inside:
Revealed: Players you need to watch at National Netball Championships
Future Diamonds will shine on the court at the National Netball Championships. Find out which players you should be keeping an eye on during the week-long tournament.
‘Bowlers won’t be too happy’: Swans secure exciting recruit
A “destructive” batter has walked back into Premier Cricket, ready to lift a contender. Here are the details.
They’re in: Big names set for Southern league debut
Former NFL punter Arryn Siposs is among many newcomers with elite-level experience selected for the Southern league season opener. He headlines a stack of selection news.
Full guide: SFNL Division 4 club-by-club preview
The clubs agree: SFNL Division 4 is as wide open as it’s ever been. Here’s all the ins, outs and club comments from every club.
The late gift set to boost Kilsyth
A late key signing has buoyed Kilsyth ahead of its Eastern Division 4 campaign, as the club looks to go one better this season following a grand final loss last year.
New-look Heathmont’s ‘burning desire’ to rebound
The Jets are set to roll out a host of new recruits as they launch the Eastern league season on Friday night, following Division 2 grand final heartbreak last year.
‘Maintain the rage’: How Hawks are shaping for flag defence
Boronia is under no illusion its hunt for a second consecutive flag will be a tough one, while high hopes surround a pair of gun signings.
Revealed: 30 EFNL Division 2 names to watch
The talent runs deep in the Eastern league’s Division 2. We’ve listed 30 names to keep an eye on this season.
Why there’s so much excitement around the 2024 Outer East season
As the start of the 2024 Outer East season draws closer, excitement is continuing to build. With a new structure, the footy looks set to be a lot more competitive.
Revealed: 30 EFNL Division 1 names to watch
Bursting with talent from rising stars, dynamic midfielders, ex-AFL guns and more, we’ve listed 30 Eastern league Division 1 names to keep an eye on this season. See who made the cut.
Game on: Eastern league season preview
Star recruits, flag fancies, predictions and more. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Eastern league season.
The young guns set to light up NBL1 South 2024 season
The NBL1 South basketball season tips off soon and we’ve listed the top young guns to watch in both the men’s and women’s competitions. See who made the cut.
Local footy’s best young guns to watch in 2024
Melbourne’s footy fields are set to be taken over by the next generation of stars – here are just some of the up and comers to keep an eye on in season 2024.
Analysis of every club’s NBL1 South’s 2024 prospects
The NBL1 South season isn’t far away from tipping off. We’ve analysed every team list, picked the players to watch and made our predictions for the 2024 men’s campaign. See our full preview.
Analysis of every club’s NBL1 South’s women’s 2024 prospects
The NBL1 South season isn’t far away from tipping off. We’ve analysed every team list, picked the players to watch and made our predictions for the 2024 women’s campaign. See our full preview.
‘So gutted’: The flipside of the classic Premier Cricket decider
For every elated Blue, there was a “gutted” Swan. Casey South Melbourne captain Luke Shelton speaks on the flipside to the Premier Cricket decider, how his group will grow and the performance of his star opener.
Ultimate guide: Southern league Division 1 club-by-club preview
Cheltenham goes in as favourites but the chasing pack is hungry ahead of the Southern league’s Division 1 season. Here’s how every club shapes up for 2024.
Gully romps to three-decade first
For the first time since the 1990s, Ferntree Gully is celebrating back-to-back flags in its First XI. It’s been a season of trials and tribulations …
‘Outpouring of emotion’ as Wolves break decades-long drought
Bridesmaids no more, Montrose is toasting its first top-flight flag in more than 40 years. From club stalwarts, sons of guns and more, the president says “Every player has their own story” …
New coaches’ winning start, injury ends game early
Talking Points … Hume City and Bentleigh Greens made winning starts under new coaches, while injury forced a game to end early and Magic man strikes again.
Ranked 30 to 1: The Southern league’s best ahead of 2024
From never-say-die defenders to clever forwards and star midfielders, we have ranked our top 30 ahead of the Southern league Division 1 season. See who made the list and where they rank.
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