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Calder Cannons show the way

When putting together a team for the inaugural girl’s TAC Cup competition, the Calder Cannons were keen to get it right from day one. While...

Whittlesea hold high ground

Last season, Whittlesea’s aim was to stay in the Northern Football League division 1, having won promotion the previous season. They did that – winning...

Roxburgh Park put challenges behind them for Anzac Day clash

After eight whirlwind weeks, things are settling down at Roxburgh Park, with the focus firmly on the field. The Magpies had a more stressful pre-season...

Tullamarine two from two

Tullamarine has overcome wet and windy conditions and Westmeadows to claim its second win of the Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Playing under...

Thomastown’s winning start

Thomastown kicked off its 2017 season with a strong win against Lalor in Northern Football League division 2. After both sides struggled and failed to...

Calder Cannons in victory romp

The Calder Cannons remain undefeated in the inaugural TAC Cup girls competition after a thumping win against Western Jets on Wednesday night. The Cannons led...

Western Jets power up

Western Jets bounced back from an opening round defeat in the sweetest possible way thrashing rivals Calder Cannons by 31 points in the TAC...

Craigieburn ready for challenge

Craigieburn knows it won’t have an easy time back in Essendon District Football League premier division, but the Eagles are determined to throw everything...

Laurimar steps up to seniors

History was made on Saturday when Laurimar Football Club fielded its first ever senior side in Northern Football League division 3. After fielding junior sides...

Few bright spots as Calder Cannons cop a thrashing

Calder Cannons experienced a day to forget on Saturday when they were comprehensively beaten by Western Jets in the TAC Cup. From the outset the...

Jacana game plan awry as star signing misses action

Jacana – minus Cameron Cloke – wasn’t what new coach Robert Fletcher had in mind for the Jaguars. With a new coaching panel and new...

Excitement rife amid youthful Epping

Epping will continue to go with youth, with the Pingers set to field a younger side than was the case in the past couple...

Tough start for Westmeadows

Westmeadows will get a clear indication of where it sits in Essendon District Football League division 1 in the first four rounds of the...

Northern Knights ready for the real stuff

Northern Knights’ TAC Cup season got off to a perfect start with victory against Western Jets on Sunday afternoon. Not known for starting the season...

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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Batting collapse proves costly for Kangaroos

Greenvale Kangaroos’ continue to show good patches of cricket but can’t put it together enough in Victorian Premier Cricket. The Kangaroos got themselves in...