Howzat! Engaged couple produce cricket stunner
It was a day to remember when an engaged couple played in the same side at Crib Point in the Mornington Peninsula association. What followed was spectacular…
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‘Promising signs’: New signings have Ducks poised for 2025
Deakin Ducks are in hot form just weeks out from the start of the State League 4 season and the club’s newest signings have already made strong impressions in their first appearances.
PREVIEW: Meet the schools competing at 2025 Head of Lake
St Patrick’s College produced a stunning result at the 2024 Head of the Lake and they’re looking to back it up this weekend. See all the athlete profiles of the local crews taking to the water.
Teen’s hidden trait which impressed Power recruiters
Plucked from the obscurity of Melbourne suburban football to join an AFL list Josh Lai is the feel good story of the summer. His local coach reveals one unlikely trait which could separate him from other wingmen in the AFL.
Named: The players set to decide CSB premierships
It’s the business end of the season in Cricket Southern Bayside. We’ve named the players who will shape the premiership race in Championship and Division 1.
‘Massive’: 1000-goal forward sets sights on GDFNL
Corio’s hope of rising up the GDFNL ladder in 2025 has received a major boost with the signing of a prolific goalkicker. Plus, the telling stat which influenced the Devils’ recruiting drive.
‘Just going off’: Former wicketkeeper’s second hat-trick in two weeks
A Dandenong District Cricket Association wicketkeeper turned tweaker remarkably took his second first-grade hat-trick inside two weeks. Here’s how it all played out.
Higher honours await: Rising stars named in Premier Cricket teams of week
Crisply-struck Premier Cricket centuries and bowling brilliance have seen young guns put their names in the frame for higher honours. They feature in our Teams of the Week, showcasing some of the competition’s elite young men’s and women’s talent.
Mells stunner lights up derby, Juventus’ epic comeback
TALKING POINTS: George Mells lights up the original derby, Brunswick Juventus’ comeback for the ages and North Sunshine Eagles make history.
Ex-AFL talent links up with his junior club
After being delisted by Gold Coast and returning to Melbourne to try and rekindle his AFL career, Darcy Macpherson has signed on with his junior local club.
Rumour Mill: The race to secure ex-AFL star
An ex-AFL star has moved homes and clubs in the local area have the cheque book out while some of his former teammates might link up together in country footy. That and more in the Rumour Mill.
Locked in: RDFNL clubs practice match schedule
As Riddell District clubs ramp up preparations for Round 1, they’ve locked in a series of practice matches. See who’s playing who, where and when.
Local footy giant facing massive salary cap penalty
A major competition is believed to be on the verge of announcing a severe punishment for one of Melbourne’s biggest local footy clubs over alleged salary cap breaches extending back three years.
WATCH: Fourth generation player’s ‘surreal’ triple hat-trick
A Parkfield player who comes from a family of six life members achieved the unthinkable when she completed an extraordinary triple hat-trick. Watch the video.
‘We’re not thinking too far ahead’, Rams coach says
Their recent Premier Cricket form has included the scalp of the reigning champs, but the Rams coach says there’s a cautious optimism on the eve of the finals …
50+ photos: Our best from Melbourne’s local cricket
While conditions were less than ideal, Melbourne’s local cricketers weren’t going to be stopped from getting into the field across the weekend. See our best photos.
Points docked due to ‘unsatisfactory’ cricket pitch
An “unsatisfactory” wicket has seen a Dandenong District Cricket Association club docked points and at risk of relegation. More here.
VSDCA wrap: Hat-trick, last-wicket stand as Saints squeak home
A sensational hat-trick and a gritty last-wicket stand had Moorabbin celebrating, while Hoppers Crossing had Port Melbourne reeling at 4-6 and a Malvern batter went big.
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