Sport
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Ben Smyth steps up for Melbourne City
When Ben Smyth moved to Melbourne City as a player, he was thrust into an unfamiliar defensive position. Smyth was a striker with his former…
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East Sunbury’s Jessica Hourigan on fast track
East Sunbury’s Jessica Hourigan is taking her cricket journey in her stride. Having just turned 13, she’s starting to climb up the cricketing ranks –…
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VTCA to celebrate Sri Lankan connection
St Andrews Footscray coach Phil Crea says VTCA cricket is richer for having Sri Lankan-born players among its ranks. Many local clubs are filling their…
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Run around the race track
Kyneton residents are invited to pull on their running shoes and set off around Kyneton racecourse on February 5 in support of a good cause.…
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Altona takes a step towards the finals
Altona didn’t have too many runs to defend but still came away with a comfortable 59-run win over Hoppers Crossing in sub-district cricket at Hogans…
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Jonathan Brown has potential to surprise in Yarraville Club guest stint
Yarraville Club Cricket Club is promoting Saturday as the day for punters to “Have a Crownie with Browny”. It’s a clever slogan for the Clubbers,…
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Newport Rams back All-Star concept
Newport Rams have backed Baseball Victoria’s all-star concept with two of its own stars preparing to take part in east-versus-west clash at the Melbourne Ballpark…
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Cycling ace beats heat to extend record
Saturday’s 19th round of the Footscray Cycling Club season saw riders brave the heat at Drake Boulevard in Altona. The day’s racing followed an uncomfortably…
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Newport stars bound for the World Cup
Three members of Newport’s back-to-back state league premiership-winning team have been selected to represent Australia at the 2017 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup in England this…
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End product lacking for Footscray Edgewater
There was a lot to like about Footscray Edgewater on Saturday, but it ultimately counted for nought. The Bulldogs went down by 34 runs to…
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Craig Sheedy remains a key plank for Williamstown into his 40s
You run out of superlatives to describe the impact veteran all-rounder Craig Sheedy has over Williamstown. The Seagulls would likely not be perched on top…
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Footscray to feature in five VFL night games in 2017
Footscray is the prime time darling of the VFL in 2017. The Bulldogs will play five night games, including three home games under lights at…
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Altona slumps to third straight loss
Altona will get a chance to apply the brakes on its downturn in form in sub-district cricket. The A’s are looking forward to a much-needed…
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Close losses bite hard for Yarraville-Footscray
Yarraville-Footscray is bogged down in bottom-half mediocrity because of its inability to win close games in the Bowls Victoria premier division. The Bulldogs have a…
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Bill Fowler raises the bat to 50 years of cricket
Williamstown Cricket Club stalwart Bill Fowler has given new meaning to raising your bat for a 50. Fowler is about to be recognised by…
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