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Better late than never
LIKE a good, old page-turning thriller, Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney left things late.
Opening round washed out
PREMIER Cricket’s opening round has been pushed back a week after persistent rain forced the cancellation of Friday’s matches.
Clubs made to wait on salary cap
WRANGLING over the salary caps to be introduced in metropolitan competitions next year has delayed their release and left clubs in limbo.
Coaches voice concerns over 16-a-side concept
A NUMBER of EFL coaches have voiced their opposition to the proposed introduction of 16-a-side football.
Pint-sized and deadly
SHE’S blessed with delicate touch, on-ball wizardry to spare and a burst of pace that can crack an opposition defence like a pinata at a kid’s birthday party.
Doggies sweep the court clean
IN PERFECT conditions on the biggest afternoon of the season, the two heavyweights of Yarra Ranges netball went head-to-head in adding another page to their great on-court rivalry.
Bloods’ drought breaks
THE drought broke in Healesville on Saturday night as the club and town celebrated the Bloods first Division 1 premiership since 1988.
Battle of the Bloods
THE winner of Saturday’s Yarra Ranges Division 1 grand final will etch its way into the history books.
The Bears are there
It grew out of the grand final pain of 2015, this week Kew is celebrating a perfect season and the VWFL premiership flag.
Pask to lead Balwyn
BACK-to-back Eastern Football League premiers Balwyn has confirmed AFL player manager Marty Pask as its new coach.
Singh confirmed as new Vermont coach
VERMONT has announced Collingwood academy coach Harmit Singh as its new leader for the next two years.
Back to school for Timms
BUDDING young female basketballers in Manningham will develop their game under the tutelage of an Australian basketball legend next year.
Yabbies claw their way to title
Yarra Valley Hockey Club is celebrating a premiership and a top flight promotion.
Deja vu for Old Trinity
IT was heartbreak again for Old Trinity, losing the Premier grand final by less than 10 points for the second year in a row.
‘Gotta be in it to win it’
HEALESVILLE is a step closer to breaking a 28-year premiership drought after disposing of Wandin.
Cochrane steps down
VERMONT coach Steve Cochrane announced after Saturday’s grand final loss the game would be his last in charge of the Eagles.
Johnson shocked by Cochrane’s decision
VERMONT skipper Tim Johnson believes the club’s new coach will be “licking their lips” at the Eagles’ list after Steve Cochrane said he would step down.
Bergin’s legacy lives on
FIVE years on from the tragic passing of Balwyn footballer Shaun Bergin, his legacy is continuing to drive the Tigers to premiership success.
A premiership flag Nod
Sixteen years since Mazenod Old Collegians last won a premiership, they have claimed the Premier C title.
Oakleigh’s charge comes to an end
OAKLEIGH Chargers’ hopes of a third consecutive TAC Cup premiership are over.
‘We’ll be mates for life’
GREAT mates John Milhuisen and Rod Crowe could not have scripted a better finish to end their stellar careers.
Brookers reach pinnacle
IT took blood, sweat and tears and a couple of years but Gembrook Cockatoo is returning to Division 1.
Flag is on the Mount at last
Mount Waverley’s frustrating, 18-year premiership drought is finally over.
‘They’re as good as I have seen’
BALWYN sent coach Dan Donati out on the highest possible note with a fourth Eastern Football League premiership in five years.
Full effort for half-marathon
The annual Athletics Victoria Half Marathon is always eagerly awaited by competitors from Yarra Ranges Athletics.
Morrison signals the end
FERNTREE Gully forward Billy Morrison says he is likely to play one more year with the Eagles before returning to his native Tasmania.
Injury doesn’t dampen celebrations
UPPER Ferntree Gully grand final hero Tate Hickleton was determined not to let a bung shoulder ruin his premiership celebrations.
Patch, Polky in focus
THE preliminary final spotlight shines on Healesville’s heart and soul Casey Adams and popular Wandin midfielder Matt Polkinghorne.
