The phone call which sparked St John’s 2024 season
Under new coach Tim Edwards, St John’s is right in the premiership mix as he gives an insight into taking on the job, convincing guys to play again and the four father-sons carrying on a legacy.
Under new coach Tim Edwards, St John’s is right in the premiership mix as he gives an insight into taking on the job, convincing guys to play again and the four father-sons carrying on a legacy.
Sorrento has secured two Premier Cricket players — one for the entire season and the other, who is arguably Victoria’s fastest bowler, for its T20 matches.
A premiership coach, who has mentored footballers for over two decades, has called time on his career. He explains why and details his future plans.
TALKING POINTS: The first clubs to secure promotion are confirmed, as sadly are relegated clubs, while the Brunswick-Northcote derby did not disappoint.
A host of Victoria’s future sporting stars will look to put their names up in lights against Australia’s next generation in a monster national tournament. Meet them here.
The Southern league is bursting with young talent. We’ve named the best 23yo-and-under players. Here’s who made the list.
With the National Second Division teetering, NPL and VPL clubs are all of a sudden facing the prospect of relegation. Plus, who wants to win the VPL1 and VPL1 premiership.
Cheltenham coach Justin Pickering is expecting a lift in personnel and pressure after it played out a draw with St Paul’s McKinnon on Saturday. Here’s why.
A young gun from Elcho Island showed his talent for Wanderers in his Premier League debut and earned the Round 18 Rising Star nomination. See all the 2023-24 nominees.
WEEKEND WRAP: Isaac Smith and Shane Mumford couldn’t end a club’s losing streak, a country star brings up triple figures and a local legend fuels a stunning upset.
There’s been “no bigger game” for two Southern league contenders. See how they plan to approach the finals audition as well as everything else to look out for across the competition this weekend.
From interstate stars to seasoned veterans, pen is hitting paper everywhere across Victorian Premier Cricket. Keep up to date with each move through our signing tracker.
NHL star Nathan Walker sees a bright future for ice hockey in Australia after a series of camps in Melbourne and hopes to wear the green and gold again.
A Southern league side’s premiership hopes will receive a lift this weekend when its best player suits up for the first time this year.
We’ve crunched the numbers from over 900 players in every division of Big V Women’s Basketball to rank players across the stats. See where everyone stands.
Mordialloc has locked Josh Jewell in for next year and he has already orchestrated a plan to “build something special” with the Bloodhounds.
Liam Wilson played with some of the Southern league’s best before jumping into the coaching box. Now he’s tried to squeeze his former teammates and players into his greatest-ever side.
TALKING POINTS: Christian Rossi and Altona Magic do South Melbourne a massive favour, while the VPL1 and 2 titles races will go down to the wire.
Heatherton’s compelling win over South Mornington has prompted coach Matt Shorey to declare it the best win his side has produced during his tenure.
Dandenong City’s thrilling victory over Green Gully has seen the club jump into the NPL Victoria top-six and on the cusp of a historic achievement.
Highett has spun its Southern league season around with three wins in five matches after coach Clint Einsiedel posed an important question to the Bulldogs.
The NPL Victoria season has entered the business end of the campaign with the premiership, top-six and wooden spoon races all razor tight. See our predictions.
We asked the Southern league Division 1 clubs for their vote on the flag favourites, an opposition player they’d like, the best young player, their take on Narre Warren and much more. See their answers here.
Brothers Stefan and Kristen Feehan do battle as opponents twice a year. They discuss their journeys, premierships, knee reconstructions and the best and fairest trophy in the shape of a Ford Falcon.
A star country footy ruckman with a deep trick bag was one of many 11th hour clearances into the Southern league. See the latest moves.
TALKING POINTS: Cannon Oliver Kubilay picked the perfect time to score his first goal of the season, while the VPL premiership races have tightened up.
We’ve crunched the numbers from over 1000 players in six divisions of Big V Men’s Basketball to rank players across the stats. See where everyone stands.
St Bede’s Mentone’s brigade of kids finally got their reward with a drought-breaking win. Coach Brad Berry talks through the emotion, how they did it and how it’s the start of bigger plans.
South Caulfield’s key signing is set to ignite Cricket Southern Bayside as South employ a “knock the score over” aggressive approach.
South Mornington added five players ahead of the clearance deadline last week and one of them wasted no time in making his presence on the competition felt.
Dandenong Thunder goalkeeper Pierce Clark scored one of the goals of the NPL Victoria season, a 95th minute equaliser for added drama.
John Borg admitted he was never short of a word or two across his 900 games played and umpired, but when it came to accepting his Southern league hall of fame elevation, he was frozen.
The signings keep coming in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, with an influx of new talent and players switching clubs. Here are the latest to put pen to paper.
City West Falcons maintained top position in the Victorian Netball League with a massive win over Peninsula Waves. Watch both Championship and U23 REPLAYS.
Australian Test star Scott Boland has put his hand up to play a vital role with Frankston Peninsula in Victorian Premier Cricket.
A brigade of young stars have earned the praise of Frankston Dolphins coach Taylor Stratton after his side sent a statement on Saturday.
Dingley coach Zach Horsley maintains that the Dingoes are still among the teams vying for the Southern league premiership despite their recent losses to top teams.
TALKING POINTS: The NPL top-six is far from set, while the VPL1 premiership race has been thrown wide open by a red-hot Caroline Springs George Cross.
The Southern league Division 1 grand final will undergo an adjustment after clashing with an AFLW match.
After months of turmoil, Australia’s biggest junior football club has elected a new committee at an emotion-charged special general meeting.
A selection of teams are flying towards finals while some have fallen away badly. Find grading and analysis of every Southern league Division 2 club here.
In bitterly cold conditions, two goals from captain Joe Guest helped Oakleigh Cannons knock out Avondale and book a ticket to the Australia Cup national stage.
Carnegie has had key arrivals and a notable departure in the off-season, with a former first-class player appointed non-playing coach for the 2024-25 Cricket Southern Bayside season.
A leading young player in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association has committed to Frankston Peninsula as the Heat’s recruiting ramps up.
TALKING POINTS: Heidelberg United continues to be South Melbourne’s kryptonite, Melbourne Knights claim a seven-goal thriller and the fallout from Avondale’s weekend.
A VFL listed forward filled his boots, the competition’s best continued on their way and shock results emerged as the VAFA season hit the halfway mark. Here’s what you need to know.
This weekend marks the halfway point of the Southern league Division 1 season. From familiar faces to big improvers, we’ve picked our mid-season Team of the Year.
TALKING POINTS: Has Dandenong City’s shock win over Oakleigh Cannons reduced the NPL premiership race to two contenders? Check out all the weekend’s highlights.
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.
Narre Warren has selected its preferred destination for local footy and netball in 2025 and beyond.
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