Named: Big hitters highlight Premier Team of the Week
Big hitting, rapid half centuries and a five-wicket haul headlined a Premier Cricket round full of T20s. Here is the Team of the Week.
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The recruiting punt that delivered Baxter an ‘all-time great’
A Baxter champion delivered in his milestone match, while Crib Point, Somerville, Carrum and Heatherhill feature in a string of talking points from Saturday’s MPCA action.
Victorian young guns on future Matildas track
They’re the rising stars of Victorian football. Meet the talented young girls aiming to become the future international stars of the Matildas.
The 14yo batting gun who makes tons for fun
A Frankston 14-year-old prodigy who already has seven centuries to his name, including four in the past six weeks, has surged onto Cricket Victoria’s radar. SEE HIM BAT
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Survival miracles, finals spots still up for grabs
Mighty Mick celebrates in style, stories of last-gasp relegation survival, finals heroics and premiership cups handed out on a Super Saturday of local footy.
How Bombers plan to ‘build back’ after relegation
Skye has locked in coach Paddy Cooke as its sole coach next year and he is already working on a “complete reset” he hopes will have the club bouncing back.
Revealed: The VAFA’s best women’s players in 2024
The VAFA’s best women’s footballers have put on a show this season. With the finals action set to get underway, we’ve taken a look at the leading performers in 2024.
Kit clash farce, Heidelberg’s crazy comeback
TALKING POINTS: Comical scenes as a kit clash sees a match abandoned, Heidelberg United’s late, late show and FC Melbourne a step closer to legend.
‘Hungrier than ever’ Dolphins sew up top spot
Frankston Dolphins look set to go deep into September for the third straight year. Their coach discusses the importance of locking in a double chance and how they’ll look to rectify previous years.
Contending Southern league coach calls time
A Southern league coach, who has taken his side from a winless season to premiership contention, will step away from his role at the end of the year. He talks to us about his next chapter.
Wax off, wax on: Footy legend hits 300 ten years after retiring
He’s part of Frankston Bombers’ footy folklore and now, a decade after he retired, Jeremy Waixel is preparing for two major milestones in his next two games.
He’s back: Six-time premiership mentor makes coaching return
Six-time premiership coach Troy Schwarze will make a long-awaited return to the coaches’ box. He tells us what attracted him to the role, the challenges and his ambitions.
Demons, Saints ‘disappointed’ by Southern league restructure
Two Southern League clubs facing relegation after a recent restructure have had their say on the impact it could have.
How RSL meat tray raffles funded Aussie boxing medal winner
An Aussie pub staple has played an unlikely role in the medal dreams of a Victorian boxer who now stands on the cusp of Olympic history in Paris.
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