Named: 25 rising stars of Victorian boys cricket
The 2025 Dowling Shield has been highlighted by some of the state’s most promising youngsters. We break down 25 of the leading performers.
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City’s final aim: ‘we’re not a one-year wonder’
Dandenong City jumped from VPL1 to a NPL Victoria finals appearance last year but coach Nick Tolios knows the club will have to fight even harder to repeat in 2025.
Six-hitting blitz as Roosters, Yarraville and Willy bank wins
A six-hitting onslaught by a Test player fired Malvern to a stunning win, while Yarraville and Williamstown celebrated upset wins in VSDCA south-west section. Here are the Round 11 talking points.
’Exciting’: 15yo to make Melbourne Country Week cricket debut
A 15-year-old schoolboy who’s had a cricket sponsorship deal since he was eight will make his Melbourne Country Week debut next month.
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‘Starting to click’: White ball specialists ignite Hawks
Established stars and up-and-comers delivered as Kingston Hawthorn claimed back-to-back Twenty20 wins in Premier Cricket.
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.
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
Quick Singles: All the goss and quirky goings on in local cricket
We’ve rounded up the latest local cricket snippets, including a bizarre injury, an umpire’s social media reply and possibly the finest afternoon tea this season.
Decorated star adds to Southern power’s premiership push
A proven performer at both state-league and suburban level is the latest addition to a Southern league premiership contender. Here are the details.
Cricket twins create lawn bowls history
Call it beginner’s luck or just natural talent, Mt Eliza twins have gone from cricket to lawn bowls with stunning success, with one breaking a 107-year club record.
The must-watch Southern league Division 1 matches of 2025
From newcomers facing the test to old rivalries, the Southern league Division 1 fixture has dropped and here are the biggest matches to pencil in across the season.
Port plucks suburban footballer from nowhere
No Coates League? No VFL? No worries! A 19-year-old with just 12 games of senior footy under his belt has been invited to train with Port Adelaide for a spot on its list.
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