In the Doghouse: Local football packs surprises
■ Local football is so interesting … just when it looked like it was going to be very predictable. In WRFL’s division1, Altona has...
Sharks seek tough tests after win over Cats
Rupertswood, finally given the opportunity to see where it sits compared with ladder leaders in the Riddell District League Netball, came away with a...
Reds hot run gives Sydenham a fighting chance
Sydenham Park soccer club is facing a season-defining match in state league 1 on Saturday.
The sixth-placed Reds take on third-placed Altona Magic at Keilor...
Picture gallery | RDFL: Diggers Rest v Rockbank
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A second-half blitz from Diggers Rest lifted the Burras to a 67-point win over local rival Rockbank in the Riddell District Football League...
Roosters give Werribee Bears a run for their money
Altona Roosters are starting to turn the corner in NRL Victoria, even though they have still won only one game for the season.
An influx...
Stallions set sights on the prize
A wall-like defence is leading Brimbank’s gutsy state league 4 soccer campaign this season.
After a mid-table finish last year, Brimbank is fifth on the...
David Gourdis stars in Keilor win over Maribyrnong Park
A seven-goal haul from David Gourdis led Keilor to a vital Essendon District Football League win against Maribyrnong Park at the weekend.
On the back...
Sunshine beats arch rival Albion
Sunshine returned to the Western Region Football League winners’ list in style, smashing arch rival Albion by 54 points on Saturday.
While neither side is...
Neeten Chouhan is new United skipper
Ben Foster has stepped down as captain/coach of Sunshine United Cricket Club.
Foster, who spent two season at the club and led the Tigers to...
New coach has Westgate back on track
Following a terrible start to the state league 1 soccer season, Westgate is scrambling hard to make the back end of 2015 a winner.
After...
Lions’ finals chances fading
It’s been a frustrating season for Taylors Lakes in the Essendon District Football League.
At times, the Lions have looked like a side destined for...
Footy greats lace up for Legends Game
When a group of retired footy stars trotted on to Whitten Oval one night 20 years ago, little did they know what they were...
In the Doghouse: Ray O’Hara honoured
Kevin Hillier
■ I love local footy because of the people involved, people like Ray O’Hara at Yarraville Seddon Eagles.
The history of the current Eagles...
Murder on Caroline Springs centre court
Caroline Springs was home to an action-packed wheelchair rugby competition at the weekend.
Teams from across Australia and Canada flew in to take part in...
Young gun returns to Sunshine Heights to coach
A returning junior star is set to take the coaching reins at Sunshine Heights Cricket Club next season.
Tim Mahoney has signed on to lead...