‘Take a step back’: Local cricket club drops its First XI down grades
The 137-year-old Hastings Cricket Club has made a crunch decision to drop its First XI down the grades. Here’s why…
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‘Unselfish’ defender drives Dingoes to finals win
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Flag droughts end, grand final tickets booked
Two major premiership droughts ended with a host of clubs book grand final berths on a bumper Saturday of local footy. Check out all the big winners here.
Teenage prodigy set to create his next magic moment
Waka Hammond has been one of the stars of the recent Storm Cup and Peter Mulholland rugby league tournaments. Now, he’s set to make his next move, which will get him closer to the NRL. More here.
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Inter-league drought over, winning streaks crash
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Subbies guns can’t be separated in Holten Medal tie
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Warne’s great mate to coach MPCA club
Sorrento has signed a former England all-rounder who once hit five consecutive sixes in a ODI and was one of Shane Warne’s closest cricket mates.
Rye on the rise: Demons appoint coach, secure paceman
Rye has lured a young quickie from a rival club as new captain-coach Adam Ciavarella reveals the Demons’ strategy to return to finals and climb the grades in the MPCA.
‘I just had to wait’: VFL-Tiger’s rise to mid-season draft hope
Once told “thanks for coming” by a VFL club at pre-season, Austin Johnson’s dream of an AFL career could only be days away.
Gutless online trolls stalk local footballer with spinal condition
A Victorian footballer and his club are vowing to take on Facebook in a bid to remove putrid and anonymous “Midget Watch” groups.
Deep dive: Stars to watch at Aus Interschool Surfing Titles
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‘We had our chances’: Vampires’ honest review of thrilling draw
East Brighton coach Nick Jewell was torn as to whether his side escaped with or pinched two points. He dives into the final minutes, how it unfolded and the kick after the siren that fell short.
Avondale, Preston late drama, Eagles on top
TALKING POINTS: Avondale and Preston Lions snatch late wins, North Sunshine goes top and Moreland City goes back-to-back. Plus, an Irish gun’s stunning Goal of the Week.
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