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Underwood blossoming
ONLY a few months after announcing his arrival in the Premier Cricket ranks, Matthew Underwood is developing into a more complete player.
New strike force for Ranges
WHITTLESEA Ranges expect to have a more unpredictable strike force next year after the departure of Atilla Ofli and George Slefendorfas.
United’s youth path
SUNBURY United is set to undergo a youthful revolution in 2017 after the appointment of Lino Grech as senior coach.
Sydney, it’s all in the name
WHEN Minnesota Timberwolf Richard Coffey came to Sydney in the 1980s, he loved the place so much he named his first-born after the Harbour City. Now she’s on her way back to play for Ringwood.
Win almost two years in making
AIRPORT West St Christophers hopes its first Senior Division victory in almost two years will be the springboard for a strong second half of the campaign.
Swans back in the running
CASEY South Melbourne reignites its Premier Cricket season with a pair of Twenty20 victories over strong opposition.
Spinella stars for Bernard’s
AN UNBEATEN knock of 164 from in-form batsman Chris Spinella has left St Bernard’s in a strong position against Brighton.
Two premierships decided
KEON Park and Cameron made history on Sunday by claiming their first North Metro Cricket Association women’s premierships.
Lawford lifts Lions over Roos
HOW Greenvale Kangaroos could have used their own Trent Lawford on Sunday.
‘Losing is a habit’
MELBOURNE Boomers’ WNBL weekend went from bad to worse yesterday when they suffered their second loss in 48 hours.
Not over the Hill just yet
A REINVIGORATED Michael Hill says he wants to reignite his first-class career with Victoria after a stunning start to the Premier Cricket season.
Bombers’ Twenty20 blues
ESSENDON’S short-form blues continued at the weekend as the Bombers suffered Premier Cricket Twenty20 losses to Geelong and Dandenong.
Rams on the rise
RINGWOOD got its Premier Cricket campaign back on track with a contrasting pair of wins at the weekend.
Dragons climb to fifth
NORTHCOTE showcased its Premier Cricket top-four credentials with Twenty20 victories against Dandenong and Frankston Peninsula at the weekend.
Bag of five for Slocombe
CRAIG Slocombe’s batting has made him a legend of the DDCA but he took a star turn with the ball against Dandenong West.
Tigers finally roar with bat
ADAM Amin set the tone at the top of the order as Monash Tigers won their first Twenty20 game of the Premier Cricket season.
On top but not satisfied
YARRAVILLE Club captain Andrew Cullen has sounded a warning to opposition sides, declaring the powerhouse needs to improve despite its good form.
Strikers look to make mark
THE jump from Community Women’s Cricket to Premier Cricket has not fazed Carlton-Brunswick.
Wicket slayer collects 1000 scalps
THERE’S no shame in being on Stan Apostola’s lengthy list of scalps, with the legendary bowler reaching the incredible 1000-wicket milestone in Melbourne’s north.
Valley the team to catch
MOONEE Valley strengthened its grip on top spot in Turf Cricket North A1 with a 127-run win over Roxburgh Park Falcons on Saturday.
‘No doubt he’s the story of the day’
ALEX Hales and Peter Dickson starred in Fitzroy Doncaster’s win on Saturday but it was a lesser-known name who received praise from coach Mick O’Sullivan.
All-round boost for Elsty
MICHAEL Nyari takes two wickets on his return to Elsternwick, and Caulfield, Ormond and Brighton all face testing run chases.
Bombers on top thanks to bowlers
RIDDELL is 77 runs away from a crucial McIntyre Cup win against Bacchus Marsh after its bowlers tore through the Bulls’ batting line-up on Saturday.
It’s Magpie season
THE hunter is now the hunted according to Camberwell Magpies captain-coach Brendan Drew.
Horror as ball knocks cricketer out
A CRICKETER was left motionless on the pitch after being struck in the head by the ball in a freak accident that horrified players in Melbourne’s southeast.
Contenders leading the pack
ORDER has been restored at the top of the NMCA ladder with perennial contenders Lalor Warriors and Rivergum leading the way after Round 7.
Prahran does T20 double
OPENERS Arjun Dhull and Emma Inglis hit match-defining half-centuries as Prahran does a T20 double, but St Kilda loses a last-ball thriller to Casey South Melbourne.
Here’s to you, Luke Robinson
ENGLISH import Luke Robinson compiled his maiden Sub-District Cricket hundred as Plenty Valley put 287 on the board on day one of its clash with Malvern on Saturday.
Footy or cricket — why not both?
LEADING AFL player agent Liam Pickering has urged football and cricket to work together to allow teenagers to play both sports before choosing the sport they wish to pursue full-time.
