Football
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Hitch on the ride of her life with the Western Jets
Emmerson Hitch’s first foray into football ended with a broken arm. Not deterred, three years later when she discovered Melton Centrals had a girls side,…
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Former Don signs with Melton South
Former Essendon defender Tayte Pears is the latest player to join the new-look Melton South Football outfit. Pears is the fourth former AFL player to…
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Melton Centrals aim for a more enjoyable year
Melton Centrals are upping the fun factor as they prepare for the Riddell District Football League season. With just two wins last year, both against…
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Melton leave no stone unturned with full-on pre-season
It’s been a long, tough pre-season on the track for Melton Football Club. Looking to play Ballarat Football League finals for the first time in…
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Western Rams rapt as junior teams take the field
The Western Rams will field at least two junior sides in the forthcoming Riddell District Football League season. The Rams, the junior arm of the…
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Riddell Umpires call for recruits
As the Riddell District Football League season ramps up, it’s not just players who are training. Riddell Umpires Association’s pre-season training is also under way…
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Football passion in the service of AFL Goldfields women
When Krista Woodroffe started playing football, she quickly developed a love for the game that went beyond merely kicking a ball. Having spent a number…
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Holland to lead EDFL
Former AFL player Brodie Holland has been named the Essendon District Football League’s interleague coach. The former Collingwood and Fremantle footballer will take the helm…
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Co-coaches plan revival at Rockbank
It’ll be Leigh times two in the coaches box for Rockbank this season. The Riddell District Football League club last week announced Leigh Sporle and…
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Rams ramp up focus on junior boys and girls
Rockbank Football Netball Club junior sides will be known as the Western Rams as the club looks to re-establish its junior program. The club hopes…
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Diggers Rest’s new girls’ footy team to foster junior stars
Diggers Rest Junior Football Club is making its first foray into girls’ football. The Burras have previously had girls play in the boy’s juniors sides,…
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Melton South hunt for teen talent
With everything starting to fall into place at Melton South Football Club, the Panthers are looking to fill in the missing pieces. The Panthers have…
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Melton Centrals focus on girls
Melton Centrals are keen on providing a pathway for girls from Auskick through to the senior women’s football side. The junior arm of the club…
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Sunbury rallies for Jessy Carroll
The East Sunbury sports community is throwing its support behind coach Jessy Carroll as he faces the fight of his life. Carroll has been battling…
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Run around the race track
Kyneton residents are invited to pull on their running shoes and set off around Kyneton racecourse on February 5 in support of a good cause.…
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