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Big V: US import fires for Melton Thoroughbreds

Melton import Ivan Harris scored 25 points to guide his side to an opening-round win against Mildura in Big V basketball. Harris had five rebounds...

US colleges court basketball talent Dejan Vasiljevic

The bigger the moment, the better Dejan Vasiljevic performs. The Tarneit resident has proved time and again to be a special basketball talent and his...

High-flying  Hawks  soar  to Melton Basketball Association title

Twelve teams fought their way to premierships when the Melton Basketball Association held its junior grand finals recently. Milan Savic (with ball) and his Hawks...

Big V basketball: Melton’s shooting woes prove costly

Taking on the Seahawks in Warrnambool was always going to be a tough ask for Melton’s Big V division 1 basketball side. And it...

Big V men: Melton Thoroughbreds show shooting pedigree

Melton Thoroughbreds hope to use Saturday night’s 23-point win over Melbourne University Black Angels to push for a finals position in Big V division...

Big V basketball: Melton Thoroughbreds cruise to away win

Melton returned to the winners’ list with a two-goal margin over Craigieburn in Big V division 1 men’s basketball on Saturday night. The Thoroughbreds put...

Big V: Promoted Melton Thoroughbreds still finding their feet

Melton Thoroughbreds coach Mick Downie admits the club’s move into Big V division 1 basketball has been more difficult than many of his players...

Melton Thoroughbreds premiership: The coach

ONE season as senior coach for one premiership. It’s a perfect start in the top job for Melton’s Grant Spencer. The Melton resident with no...

Melton Thoroughbreds premiership: The club

MELTON'S basketball reputation, at home court and away, has gone to another level this season to match the team’s on-court success. While winning can lift...

Melton Thoroughbreds premiership: The players

MELTON Thoroughbreds captain Jordan Kirk is standing on top of the mountain after coming through some of the basketball program’s toughest times. After losing the...

Melton Thoroughbreds win premiership in style

A SPECTACULAR shot got the party started for Melton and its fans on Saturday night as the Thoroughbreds swept Keilor Thunder 2-0 in the...

Big V: Melton wins game one of grand final series

MELTON is one win away from clinching Big V men’s division 2 after an eight-point win against Keilor in game one of the best-of-three...

Big V: Melton Thoroughbreds on fire heading to grand final

AS far as hot favourites go, Melton Thoroughbreds can’t get any hotter heading into their Big V men’s division 2 grand final against Keilor.The...

Big V: Melton closes in on grand final spot

MELTON has one foot in the Big V men’s division 2 grand final after an 11-point win against Keysborough Cougars in game one of the...

Big V: Melton to face Keysborough in semis

MELTON will play Keysborough in the Big V men’s division 2 semi-finals after the Cougars secured fourth spot at the weekend. The Thoroughbreds had a...

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My Place: Mary-Anne brings honour to Diggers Rest

Melton Citizen of the Year Mary-Anne Rovers chats with Faith Macale. Tell us more about the work that you do in the community. I approached the...