NPL Talking Points: win comes at cost for South Melbourne
UPDATE: South Melbourne has come out on top in its re-started match against Dandenong Thunder game but it comes at a cost.
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Change of coach, captain for Braves in MPCA
A Baden Powell champion has taken over as the club’s senior coach, but there’s a twist. He outlines his pans for season 2023-24.
Bulls stun Tigers with ‘far and away’ best
Noble Park toppled ladder-leader Balwyn in the annual King’s Birthday weekend clash on Saturday, with one man producing his best game for the club.
Local footy wrap: all the big results as No.1 pick debuts
It might be the long weekend but there was still plenty of local footy action across Victoria. Check out the big results and the debut of a former No. 1 draft pick.
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Dromana adds another key recruit
There’s already talk of the Hoppers boasting the best bowling attack in the MPCA this summer. Now they’ve added a ton-scoring batter.
Batting boost for Mt Eliza
The Mounties are set to regain a first-class batsman for the MPCA Provincial season. And they’ve come up with a splendid way to honour the memory of a club legend.
Emerald appoints experienced footy man
The Bombers’ new coach says they “don’t need too much to be really, really competitive’’ in Division 1 of AFL Outer East.
Bastinac raring to go at Pearcedale
Former North Melbourne and Brisbane player Ryan Bastinac is looking forward to achieving a special goal when he lines up in the MPNFL next year.
Max Gawn’s Frankston sporting connection
Max Gawn took his early steps to sporting fame as an under-12s opening bowler with a Mornington Peninsula cricket club.
Key signing for Crib Point
Crib Point has netted its first big signing of the off-season, with a former VFL vice-captain and MPNFL best and fairest winner jumping on board.
West Gippsland cricket shake-up
The WGCA will introduce the first stage of a competition restructure in season 2021-22. And two-day cricket remains on the table.
Package deal for Pearcedale
The Dales are hailing the recruitment of a decorated coach, and his former AFL player son, a “perfect fit” as they set about climbing the MPNFL Division 2 ladder.
Dees, Dogs’ path from juniors to grand final stage
Bailey Smith was a Knight, Max Gawn was a Monder, Angus Brayshaw was a Rover – how the Dees and Dogs forged their paths to the AFL Grand Final.
Roadmap revealed for community cricket
Cricket Victoria has released its roadmap to the 2021-22 season, revealing when clubs statewide can expect to take the field.
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