Filo father-son, 1000-match milestone looms large
Premiership teammates together in 2007, father-son Derrick and Brodie Filo have country footy immortality in their sights.
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‘Zinged past my face’: champ to play 400th First XI game in GF
Nick Christides talks about becoming the MPCA’s first 400-game First XI player, his trademark dashing approach to batting and the hurt behind his move from Delacombe Park to Pines.
Watch replays: Falcons soar as star shooter proves unstoppable
City West Falcons standout shooter Jane Cook continues to set the league on fire with her shooting, proving her side unbeatable in the competition so far. Watch the replays.
‘Buy them a beer’: all-rounder wins fifth successive league medal
A country cricket star has clinched a fifth successive league medal — prompting officials to wonder if such a feat has ever been achieved, anywhere.
Former Freo goalkicker returns to roots
An O&M team tipped to make a surge up the ladder has confirmed a big signing on eve of season.
Live stream: Why Power are wary – despite seven-year unbeaten run
Potential top-end draft picks Willem Duursma and Riley Onley are set to headline Sunday’s Coates Talent League season opener between the Power and Bushrangers. See how to watch it LIVE.
Meet the stars on show at the Indigenous Cricket Nationals
The top Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cricketers will face off when the National Indigenous Cricket Championships get underway in Mackay on April 2. Meet 48 men and women set to shine.
‘Gave ourselves hope’: How Parkmore returned to Turf 1
Parkmore stared down defeat in both innings of the DDCA Turf 2 decider, yet prevailed courtesy of a risky batting order shake-up.
First XI flags, 32 years apart?’: ex-Aussie Test spinner chases history
Bryce McGain reached the pinnacle of cricket but now he’s on the verge of a unique achievement, a First XI flag at Mornington — 32 years after his last one.
The little gains to take Hurstbridge to next level
31 for 31: Hurstbridge is confident some impressive recruits and small tweaks can help take the club from back-to-back elimination finals to premiership contention.
Local footy salary cap future revealed
Plagued by a horror off-season where several local footy clubs were found to have breached player payment rules, AFL Victoria has revealed its plans for the controversial salary cap amid calls for it to be scrapped.
Jealously fuelling Kilmore’s pre-season
31 for 31: A handful of “A-Grade type” recruits, including a VFL talent and a tinge of jealousy is fuelling Kilmore’s ambition to play finals in 2025.
Why local footy is true heartbeat of our city
Melbourne’s local footy clubs are the heartbeat of its suburbs. As a new season begins, DAN CENCIC explores their impact on daily life. See how to get your ultimate guides in this weekend’s Herald Sun.
Injury-hit Footscray eyeing quick bounce back
A series of injuries and down years for a couple of stars saw Footscray slide down the ladder in 2024-25 but the Bulldogs are optimistic of a quick bounce back.
‘Strong pairings’: Vic appoint captains for national netball titles
Victoria has confirmed its leaders for next month’s National Netball Championship, with a star defender leading its 19&U squad and a first-year 17&U goaler taking on the share captaincy.
‘Raised our ceiling’: Magpies’ coach’s message after prelim pain
A Premier Cricket grand final berth was snatched from their grasp by the competition’s pacesetter – but Camberwell Magpies coach David Alleyne says his side must harness the heartbreak.
Castrucci masterclass puts Baseballers back on top
A Daniel Castrucci masterclass delivered Preston Baseballers its third NMCA Jika Shield premiership in five seasons. Plus, we name our Jika, Quick and Kelly Shield Teams of the Year.
‘Like nothing I’ve seen before’: 300-run stand clinches back-to-back promotions
Read how a remarkable 300-run opening stand delivered Highett West its second SECA promotion in as many years.
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