Sport
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All in a day’s work for Footscray United import
March 20, 2016, is a date Footscray United all-rounder Geeth Silva will never forget. Not only was he part of United’s premiership-winning team on that…
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Road map to world lacrosse starts in the west
The road to next year’s world cup begins in the west for Australia’s women’s lacrosse team. The Aussies have been using the western suburbs as…
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Fly in, fly out keeps Richo at City West Falcons
Former Australian international Nicole Richardson will remain on the City West Falcons coaching staff, despite taking on a specialist role with Perth-based West Coast Fever for the…
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Footscray United’s fairy tale complete
Footscray United’s rags to riches summer is complete with a VTCA west A1 premiership. United has upset Altona Roosters in a 63-run outright victory in…
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Footscray ANA’s premiership Houdini act
Thirty-four overs into the VTCA west B1 grand final, Footscray ANA players were feeling sick to their stomachs. Thoughts must have abound along the lines…
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Cup run brings new admirers for Melbourne City
Melbourne City has won over plenty of new admirers after an impressive FFA Cup campaign. City finally met its match in the fourth round with…
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Gut-wrenching end for Druids
There is nothing more gut-wrenching than being a victim of a reverse outright, particularly on the grandest stage. Druids will have to live with that…
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Footscray two-from-two in VFL preseason
Footscray had a hard-fought 25-point win over North Ballarat in its second VFL practice match at the Whitten Oval on Saturday. With only one point…
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New Seagulls impress in VFL preseason
Reigning premier Williamstown has picked up where it left off last season with two wins from two VFL practice matches. The Seagulls have encountered long…
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Altona athlete brings home junior national title
Local boy Matthew Hussey has made it two 3000m Australian junior titles in a row. Competing at the Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in…
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Bombers opt for new blood
Having claimed the Riddell District Netball League premiership last season, Riddell will increase its focus on bringing local talent into the club this season. As…
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United ready to put tough times behind them
Bundoora United is ready to put a tough season behind it and focus on the future in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association. The Bulldogs’ run…
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Altona Gators ready to end the streak
Altona Gators got caught on the hop last season, lurching from one disaster to another and finishing with a dismal 0-22 record that led to…
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Druids steal a march on Keilor
Druids have stolen a march on Keilor after the first half of a gripping four-day VTCA north- west division grand final at Crofts Reserve. Druids…
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Award-winning teen sticks to her goals
This Truganina teen can take a hit with the best of them. As a goalkeeper for Altona Hockey Club, Elizabeth Howell is very familiar with…















