Sport
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Hobbs savours heady achievement
Jayson Hobbs’ decision to return to the captaincy at Buckley Ridges has been vindicated in the best possible manner, claiming his first senior premiership with…
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Manjula masterminds miraculous result
Master tactician Manjula Munasinghe believes the balance in his side was the key to Buckley Ridges winning this season’s Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf…
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Ben made of the Wright stuff
There were no match-winning hundreds in the Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf 1 grand final over the weekend despite a playing surface that appeared suited…
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Thunder maintain bragging rights in Dandenong Derby
A 2-1 victory away from home saw Dandenong Thunder shake off a controversial week for the club and maintain a stranglehold in the Dandenong Derby,…
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Noble Park qualifies for grand final
Noble Park is into the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) grand final following a thrilling win over Brighton on the weekend. Sahan Perera opened the…
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Replenishment but no reset for Casey’s VFL program
Casey Demons VFL coach Taylor Whitford is not viewing the upcoming VFL season as a ‘reset’ year despite the loss of a wealth of experience…
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Ruwy’s resilience sees Swans through
A heroic performance from all-rounder Ruwantha Kellapotha inspired Casey South Melbourne’s 36-run preliminary final win in Victorian Premier Cricket against Ringwood on Sunday. Kellapotha embodied…
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New concussion protocol introduced for local football
The increased scrutiny and attention on concussion and head injuries in football has seen the AFL introduce a mandatory minimum 21-day return-to-play protocol after suffering…
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Dandenong West’s premiership-winning XI
Star News DDCA Turf 2 reporter Jonty Ralphsmith spoke to the winning Dandenong West team after their grand final win over Parkfield. NATHAN POWER His…
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Coomoora coach provides spark
The significance of first-year coach Nick Suppree in leading Coomoora to premiership glory was a pronounced storyline recognised by several Roos post-game. At a club…
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Buckley Ridges hope to avoid déjà vu in Turf 1 grand final against Springvale South
Springvale South, Buckley Ridges, Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf 1 grand final, Arch Brown Reserve. Sounding familiar? There’s a very good reason for that. 12…
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Dean delivers on big stage
It was a medium-paced length ball put on a length by Scott Lindsay but with the venom he showed in his opening spell having evaporated…