International stage provides Lachlan McDonald his childhood dream
Altona Lacrosse Club rising star Lachlan McDonald has lived his boyhood dream.
The 17-year-old “middie defence” was part of the Australian team that competed at...
Footscray’s top-two hopes alive after derby win
It was a toned-down celebration for Footscray after Saturday’s stunning come-from-behind 11-9 win over western rivals Williamstown in the Lacrosse Victoria men’s state league...
Altona Roosters put up a cricket score
Altona Roosters ran up a cricket score when they gave South Eastern Titans a 96-4 shellacking in NRL Victoria first grade at Bruce Comben...
Canada selects Altona hockey star for Rio Olympics
Long-time Altona Hockey Club star Matthew Guest is about to reach the pinnacle of his chosen sport.
The forward has been named in Canada’s hockey...
Almost 2000 students in Footscray for Southern University Games
Up-and-coming young athletes have descended on Footscray as the 2016 Southern University Games get under way.
More than 1800 students from 15 institutions across Victoria,...
Malthouse takes charge of Newport Rams
A third-generation player at the Newport Rams, Dean Malthouse is proud to be following in the footsteps of his father Darren in coaching the...
Altona shows its finals credentials
Altona showed its finals credentials with a determined 3-2 away win against Doncaster in the Hockey Victoria women’s premier league.
The Seagulls had to withstand...
Learning opportunity for Footscray City
Footscray City Gymnastics Club is not seeking fame and glory at this weekend’s Victorian Gymnastics Championships.
If their five representatives happen to get on the...
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Lacrosse feast in the west
The west is about to take centre stage for an eight-day lacrosse extravaganza.
The men’s and women’s national championships, along with a rare three-Test women’s...
Bulldogs blue, not beat
Footscray dropped the game it could ill afford to lose on the weekend.
The Bulldogs were sucked to second bottom after a 4-2 loss to...
Tonga call-up lifts skipper’s hope
Footscray captain Martin Naufahu grew up dreaming of a professional rugby career.
The inside centre even let his mind wander to thoughts of playing international...
Rayner breaks new ground for Western A’s
Western Athletics rising star Jack Rayner has won the open men’s section at the Athletics Victoria 10-mile heritage race.
The race was the third round...
Altona Roosters finally bring home the shield
Altona Roosters Rugby League Club has claimed a win close to their hearts.
The Roosters came home with the Tyrel Hunt Memorial Shield after their...
Sports shorts: Williamstown irresistible
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Williamstown’s irresistible form continued as it sent the Northern Blues packing in a 143-point thrashing in the VFL on Saturday. The Seagulls killed the...
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