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.
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Deep dive: Stars to watch at Aus Interschool Surfing Titles
More than 2000 of the country’s best young surfers will compete in the inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships on the Gold Coast. We reveal the must-watch stars who will make history here.
‘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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How Aussie boxers reached the ‘borderline impossible’
Two boxers from the same gym in Melbourne’s south east have qualified for the 2024 Olympics, rewriting a number of records in the process. See their story.
‘All about progression’: Hawks coach reveals ambitions
Kingston Hawthorn’s new international coach is embracing the challenge of lifting the winless Hawks up the ladder in Victorian Premier Cricket.
Leading Premier Cricket batter switches clubs
On-field success and a top-class recruit…it’s all going Frankston Peninsula’s way, with the Heat confirming they’ve secured a high-scoring opener from a rival club.
Top NPL Victoria clubs to merge
Two of south-east Melbourne’s biggest NPL Victoria clubs have voted to merge and come under one united banner for the 2024 season.
Revealed: Local footy’s salary caps for 2024
Country footy’s premier competitions will be able to spend more than their metro counterparts in 2024. Here’s the salary cap for every league.
The 10 must-watch NPL Victoria games in 2024
From the OG Melbourne derby on opening night to a mid-season grand final rematch and the arrival of a NPL Victoria debutant. Check out the biggest games of 2024.
Subbies’ best to relaunch rep game
Some of the biggest names in Subbies cricket will take the field together in a representative one-dayer against Vic Country at Junction Oval.
Oaks’ plan to cover sharpshooter
Oakleigh District has waved goodbye to its gun spearhead who topped the Eastern league Division 3 goalkicking this season – but the coach is confident a prized recruit can offset the loss.
Ex-AFL influx ‘speaks volumes’ of Southern’s growth
After a sudden influx of ex-AFL talent this off-season, Southern Football Netball League CEO Lee Hartman discusses how the competition continues to grow.
Dentist trip ends in near-death experience
A cricket coach from Melbourne’s southeast thought having his wisdom teeth removed would be a low risk operation but he was soon in an induced coma after it went horribly wrong.
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