Clubs in for national second tier, premiership races take shape
Talking Points: Victorian clubs are putting their case forward for National Second Division entry, while the premiership races are taking shape in NPL and VPL1.
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Brown, young guns fire for ‘ready’ Vultures
Mitch Brown fired off 16 shots on goals and several young stars impressed as Parkdale Vultures won its opener. Here’s why they’re “ready to have a crack at something special together.”
Richmond ruck plays VAFA, upsets highlight round one
An AFL listed player taking to the field, stunning upsets and recruits firing all highlighted the VAFA’s opening round. See all the talking points from across the competition.
How classy Rosellas passed ‘hard, physical’ test
It was put to the test, but reigning Southern league premier Cheltenham answered its challenge when it “absorbed the pressure”. And it wasn’t coach Justin Pickering’s only big win for the day.
Teen giant could be Australia’s new Wemby
He’s just 16-years-old and has only been playing basketball for two years, but standing 225cm tall, Jongkuch Mach can already look down on NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama.
Australia name team for ISA World Junior Surf Champs
One month out from the event, Australia has announced it’s team of 12 for the 2024 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship to be held in El Salvador this May. Full details and team inside:
Massive signing in local cricket as VSDCA champ joins MPCA club
Player moves don’t get much bigger, with a Subbies run machine signing with a Mornington Peninsula club. He talks about the switch and reveals a burning ambition.
Rising stars set for ‘challenging’ subcontinent stint
Alongside a Premier Cricket gun and a former Test cricketer, two of Victoria’s brightest prospects are challenging themselves in the subcontinent.
‘We’ve got to win to get noticed’: Jones reflects on flag-filled career
Three decades and a pile of premierships have stacked up since Adrian Jones’ debut for St Kilda but he remembers the day at the Junction Oval clearly.
Flag heroes rally for Berwick
A string of past champions have returned to roll their sleeves up for Eastern Premier Division club Berwick this season. Here’s what’s planned.
‘No time to fall asleep’: How Tigers are taking the step up
Newly appointed South Mornington coach Chris Baker has reassured his group the jump to Division 3 won’t be an unreachable step granted it is “prepared and ready to go” each and every week.
‘Why not?’: Behind Siposs’ long-awaited trip to grassroots debut
After playing on some of the biggest sporting stages, Arryn Siposs was yet to tick the local footy box. The ex-NFL punter speaks on his local debut, his relationship with footy and the aspect of the game he missed the most.
Clubs punished for fight, Warriors hit Saints for six
Talking Points: Oakleigh and Dandenong Thunder learn their fate over last month’s fan fight, while Heidelberg turns on the style. Plus, a stunning Goal of the Week winner.
National Netball Champs 2024: NSW unveiled, Crombie’s bid for one better
The 2024 National Netball Championships are fast approaching. While NSW reveal their new and returning names, one of Queensland’s top shooters is candid with the fact she has unfinished business on the national stage. Full story inside:
Revealed: Players you need to watch at National Netball Championships
Future Diamonds will shine on the court at the National Netball Championships. Find out which players you should be keeping an eye on during the week-long tournament.
‘Bowlers won’t be too happy’: Swans secure exciting recruit
A “destructive” batter has walked back into Premier Cricket, ready to lift a contender. Here are the details.
They’re in: Big names set for Southern league debut
Former NFL punter Arryn Siposs is among many newcomers with elite-level experience selected for the Southern league season opener. He headlines a stack of selection news.
Full guide: SFNL Division 4 club-by-club preview
The clubs agree: SFNL Division 4 is as wide open as it’s ever been. Here’s all the ins, outs and club comments from every club.
SFNL: The complete Division 3 preview for season 2024
With so many off-season moves, there’s a sense of unknown about the Southern league’s third division. Read every club’s stance on the season ahead.
SFNL: The complete Division 2 preview for season 2024
The race to be Southern league Division 2 top dog is on. Here’s the ins, outs and where every club stands ahead of 2024.
How Southern league favourites plan to handle the hunted tag
East Brighton did it perfectly in 2023 but now its Cheltenham and Murrumbeena’s turn to embrace the Southern league’s hunted mantle. Both coaches explain how they’ll tackle it in 2024.
The young guns set to light up NBL1 South 2024 season
The NBL1 South basketball season tips off soon and we’ve listed the top young guns to watch in both the men’s and women’s competitions. See who made the cut.
Local footy’s best young guns to watch in 2024
Melbourne’s footy fields are set to be taken over by the next generation of stars – here are just some of the up and comers to keep an eye on in season 2024.
Analysis of every club’s NBL1 South’s 2024 prospects
The NBL1 South season isn’t far away from tipping off. We’ve analysed every team list, picked the players to watch and made our predictions for the 2024 men’s campaign. See our full preview.
Analysis of every club’s NBL1 South’s women’s 2024 prospects
The NBL1 South season isn’t far away from tipping off. We’ve analysed every team list, picked the players to watch and made our predictions for the 2024 women’s campaign. See our full preview.
Analysis: The players capable of shaping the DDCA flag race
It’s the business end of the Dandenong District Cricket Association season and we’ve analysed the players that can shape the Turf 1, Turf 2 and Turf 3 premiership race.
‘Super Saturday’: Cobras to host festival of practice matches
As the search for grounds for practice matches becomes growingly difficult, Cora Lynn is pioneering a local footy extravaganza, featuring four leagues, on the eve of the 2024 season.
Footballer’s shock death rocks Wonthaggi community
A popular 33-year-old footy player has died suddenly following a tragic accident, leaving the community devastated.
Dover double breaks Bentleigh drought
After being “embarrassed” in Round 1, Bentleigh Greens bounced back strongly to secure its first win since June, despite a Luke Lofts worldie.
‘Licence to thrill’: Gotch reveals audacious finals bid for Sharks
Sorrento coach Seb Gotch has revealed an audacious plan to snatch a finals berth in the MPCA, while paying a young Shark the ultimate compliment after scoring his maiden century.
Heatherhill claims T20 title in last-ball thriller
Heatherhill cricketers maintained tradition and drank out of the grungy old cricket boots that hang above the bar after claiming the T20 premiership on Sunday.
Cruel end for Moreland, Hadjuk late show kings
Talking Points: Controversial calls cruel Moreland City, Dandenong City late show heroics and three red cards in a heated VPL1 clash.
150yo Flinders Cricket Club names its champion team
The Mornington Peninsula coastal cricket club celebrated its 150th birthday by naming its champion team. See the line-up
‘He was a standout’: Southern league gun’s rise to Richmond
Tom McCarthy quietly walked into Highett last season. 12 months later he’s making much more noise at Richmond as a pre-season “standout”. We go inside his remarkable rise.
Watch: 17yo’s celebration after scoring Country Week century
Two Kingston Hawthorn batters scored their first hundreds at Country Week, with one launching a well-prepared celebration. See the video
Ranked: Baseball Victoria’s best batters and pitchers
The best players are making their mark in the Victorian Summer Baseball League and we can reveal the top performers. See where you rank.
Simon Dart still hitting centuries at 46 but one goal remains
One-time Australian under-19 vice-captain Simon Dart is still hitting centuries at 46. He talks about his time at Red Hill, why he’s loving the game more than ever and the one goal remaining.
Avondale survives City scare, diving red card
Weekend wrap: Avondale pushed to the limit by Dandenong City, a diving red card, major upsets and our Goal of the Week. Check out all the NPL & VPL1 highlights.
CSB wrap: Parkdale United sets Carnegie testing target
Parkdale United’s middle order clicked, Murrumbeena’s bowlers ran hot and a Brighton District batter went past 400 runs for the season as the Cricket Southern Bayside Division 1 season revved up.
‘Bite the bullet’: Male signs with semi-pro female netball club
A semi-professional netball club has made history by becoming the first in its state to sign a male to its female side in a move that could shake up the sport in 2024. Hear from the player here
‘We’re better than this’: What triggered Mt Waverley’s surge
Mt Waverley has jumped from eighth to fourth in the Subbies’ south-east section after a winning weekend. Brighton, Box Hill, Croydon and Port Melbourne also had successive wins.
Kingston Hawthorn celebrate most significant day since merger
The Hawks are awash with success, with history being made. And the club’s brightest prospects have been revealed.
Country Week cracker: Ninth ton for Casey Cardinia gun
A Casey Cardinia run machine has revealed what’s driving him after blasting his ninth century in 15 months on the opening day of Melbourne Country Week.
MPCA stars sizzle ahead of Country Week
Rosebud’s Nagel brothers took all 10, two Provincial batters scored superb centuries and a Carrum 15-year-old carried his bat as class shone in MPCA Round 12.
From Marnus to Country Week: young paceman’s ‘great experience’
A teenage Kingston Hawthorn paceman is set to take on the best from the bush at Melbourne Country Week, days after bowling to the Aussies and Windies’ stars.
The best young Victorian cyclists on show at state titles
The best young cyclists from Victoria set to converge to Melbourne for the state titles this weekend. We reveal the future Olympians who will be on show.
The players set to shape CSB premiership race
Finals are approaching in Cricket Southern Bayside and key players are needed more than ever. Here are those who could shape the premiership race in the top two grades.
Ultimate NPL Victoria club-by-club season preview
After an enthralling 2023, expect the NPL Victoria drama to go to another level this year. Check out every club’s ins and outs and our season predictions.
Ranked 20 to 1: Mornington Peninsula cricket’s greatest this century
Who is Mornington Peninsula’s greatest player since 2000? We’ve already revealed the best 60 and now we’ve ranked them from 20 to 1.
Victorian Premier Cricket club to field side at Country Week
A Victorian Premier Cricket club will field an under-18 team at Melbourne Country Week, solving an issue with the fixture.
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