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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…
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Opening bowlers set scene
A withering six-over period midway through Coomoora’s opening spell effectively killed the tension of the Turf 3 grand final early on day two. Opening bowlers…
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Destiny awaits Shelton and his Swans in Premier Cricket preliminary final
Casey South Melbourne captain Luke Shelton sees plenty of parallels between his side and their preliminary final opponents, Ringwood, and expects a fierce game of…
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Roos get their glory
Coomoora laid a foundation and took the scoreboard out of the equation. Berwick Springs, naturally more aggressive, took the game on and stuttered. Ultimately, both…
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Memeti’s grand Cup plans
A new football stadium in Dandenong forms part of former Mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong Jim Memeti’s vision for an expanded Dandenong Derby…
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Thunder clash postponed after wild scenes
Ugly scenes brought an abrupt end to Dandenong Thunder’s round five National Premier League (NPL) clash with Oakleigh Cannons on Friday night as play was…
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Buckley Ridges prevail for a chance at premiership glory
Two days of taxing, exhausting and tense cricket – played in blistering heat – boiled down to an arguably perfect conclusion for neutral spectators dotted…
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