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Young Jets stop Melton
Melton Thoroughbreds’ winning streak has ended at the hands of the Sunbury Jets in Big V men’s division 1 basketball. Having won their previous six…
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Troubled, injury-hit Centrals search for consistency
Melton Centrals’ match against Broadford in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday was about getting everyone back to playing their onfield roles. While the…
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Devils re-set their sights
During a week off for interleague recently, reigning premier Darley sat down and reassessed where its Ballarat Football League season was at. After winning only…
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Phoenix turns it around
Melton Phoenix came from two goals down to snatch victory in the dying seconds against bottom of the ladder Maribyrnong Greens in FFV state league…
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Year of the Burras as all teams fire
With Diggers Rest yet to hit its straps this season, the other Riddell District Football League sides can only hope it doesn’t happen any time…
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Heavenly week for Green Gully
Green Gully capped a great week with a 3-2 win over Avondale in a National Premier League Victoria thriller at Knights Stadium on Saturday. Liam…
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Thoroughbreds find form with coach back in the saddle
After a slow start to the season, Melton Thoroughbreds are hitting their straps in Big V men’s division 1. Last year’s premiers had a 3-5…
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Season of adjustment for Devils import
Werribee Devils import Bex Van Kuyk will finally get a chance to take a deep breath, with the Queen’s birthday long weekend break in Big…
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Bacchus Marsh basketball is booming
Basketball is booming in Bacchus Marsh, but clubs are concerned a lack of courts is stifling the game’s future. The Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association recently…
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Bloods struggle to find A-grade form
Melton was excited to get a full A-grade side on the court in the Ballarat Netball League. The Bloods had struggled in the opening six…
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Poor kicking kills Cobras
Bacchus Marsh was left frustratingly disappointed after losing the top-of-the-table clash with Lake Wendouree on Saturday. The two Ballarat Football League sides had lost only…
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Opportunity rises in the east for Melton cricket coach
Melton Lions cricketer Nicole Martin never imagined her passion for cricket would take her to Japan. The Lions’ women’s premiership-winning coach will next month coach…
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Burras enter calmer waters
After a tough start to the Riddell District Netball League season, Diggers Rest is hoping that everything now starts to click. With a new line-up,…
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Score not Rams’ focus
Using attitude and spirit as indicators, it makes little sense Rockbank has not won a senior football game this season. While struggling on the scoreboard…
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