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Bulldogs can turn doubters into believers

The doubters of the Western Bulldogs have come out of the woodwork, just in time for the club's biggest challenge in a month, when...

Five-star Tom Boyd seals crucial Footscray win

Full-forward Tom Boyd kicked a game- sealing goal to help Footscray win a thriller over Port Melbourne by three points in the Victorian Football...

Vikings steel for finals

Altona player-coach Josh Russo is urging his team to embrace the finals challenge. The Vikings are underdogs of Western Region Football League division 1 finals...

Junior revolution at Werribee Giants

  Werribee Giants are revolutionising the way junior baseball competitions are structured. Cricketers, basketballers, footballers – in fact all sports-mad youngsters from the ages of nine...

Leaders rise to challenge for Williamstown

The stakes were too high for Williamstown to let this one slip. The Seagulls had to find a way to grind out a hard-fought 17-point...

Knight a Jets shining light

Lachlan Knight has been a travelling road show this football season. The young gun has played for the Western Jets in the TAC Cup as...

Gallucci turning heads in break-out season

Speedster Andrew Gallucci has caught the eye of AFL recruiters during a break-out season with Williamstown in the VFL. The 21-year-old is one of the...

Sherlock’s home at Werribee

  As a football-mad youngster, Scott Sherlock spent many a cold winter’s day cheering on the Werribee Tigers from the terraces at Chirnside Park. For three...

Derby joy for Footscray

Footscray has prevailed over Williamstown in a clash of the VFL heavyweights. The Bulldogs, desperate to keep their spot in the top four on their...

Top two secured as West Footscray downs rival

West Footscray put local rivals North Footscray firmly in its place in a comprehensive 44-point win at Hansen Reserve in division 2 of the...

Tigers save best for last

  It’s pretty simple for Westmeadows ... win this weekend and the Tigers play finals, lose and they have to rely on other results going...

Williamstown’s defence too much for Collingwood

Williamstown played a game of pick your poison with Collingwood in its 32-point win in the Victorian Football League at Burbank Oval on Sunday. With...

Spotswood issues timely reminder of its threat

Write off Spotswood at your own peril. The Woodsmen offered a timely reminder of the threat it could serve up at the Western Region Football...

Williamstown go top after win over old enemy

The rich history of an enduring rivalry was a silent motivator for Williamstown in its 10-goal win over traditional foe Port Melbourne in the...

Cross-town switch pays dividends for Tim Currie

Tim Currie made what seems to be a wise decision to get out of his northern suburbs comfort zone and move to the Williamstown...

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Techno turmoil takes toll

This story was originally published in September 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy. For the past 16...