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Yarraville Club thrives on a challenge

Yarraville Club has worked its way out of sticky situations so often over the years that it no longer comes as a surprise when...

Early losses put Bundoora RSL under the pump

The season is only four rounds old but Bundoora RSL already knows every game is a crunch game in Bowls Victoria’s premier division. Last year’s...

Relief as Rams claim breakthrough win

Having suffered two close losses, there was a collective sigh of relief at the Newport Rams camp after they broke through for their first...

Big V call up for Cooper

Cooper Granger has played competitive basketball for only three years, but the fast learner is already considered good enough for Vic Metro duty. Granger will...

Bulls get chance to square the ledger

It’s only round two, but already there is a must-win feel to the clash of winless sides Newport-Digman Bulls and Wyndham Vale, which concludes...

Growcott ready to lead Laverton back to finals

At a past players’ function in August, Paul Growcott suddenly got the urge to return to the Laverton Magpies. The 42-year-old pulled on the boots...

Beaten, but Bulldogs prove their worth

  Yarraville-Footscray has been an early surprise packet in Bowls Victoria’s premier division. The Bulldogs claimed victories in their first two games since being promoted from...

Coach frustrated as Bulldogs go down

Footscray Edgewater coach Steve Chapman was fuming on Saturday. The Bulldogs left a lot to be desired in their 35-run loss in a one-day match...

UK duo pitch in for Aussie juniors

Lloyd Lambert ticked all the boxes Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows Cricket Club wanted in a development coach. Vice captain at his club, Basildon and Pitsea, in...

Two key spots on Viking coach’s wishlist

A ruckman and key position defender are at the top of the wishlist for Altona this Western Region Football League off-season. The Vikings were the...

A’s don’t quite get there

A five-wicket haul by speedster Andrew McCammond wasn’t enough to lift Altona over the line in its opening-round Sub-District cricket match against Hoppers Crossing...

Bombers start the climb back

Braybrook Football Club has drawn a line in the sand. The Western Region Football League outfit, intent on returning to the competition’s top echelon, welcomed...

Target on Altona’s back

There have been no signs of a premiership hangover for defending premier bowls champions Altona. After taking out the top prize in Bowls Victoria’s pennant...

Jets sign up new coach

Sunbury Jets have turned to the experienced Andrew Summerville to take over the reins of the Sunbury Jets’ Big V division 1 men’s team. The...

MVP? I’d rather win the flag, says Sarah

Sarah Mollison is the undisputed best player in Lacrosse Victoria women’s state league. The Footscray captain was a runaway winner at the league’s best-and-fairest count,...

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Calling all women for the ultimate girls weekend

Camping is one of the best activities to do in the summer for everyone, but what if you just want an all-girls camping experience? Glamping...