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History repeats as Epping chases finals spot

It’s a case of deja vu for Epping in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s Barclay Shield. Twelve months after needing a win in the final...

Eagles learn from 2014 disaster

Last time Whittlesea was promoted to division 1 of the Northern Football League, they went straight back down. That was in 2014. This time around,...

Who are the Falcons’ finest?

On Sunday, Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows Cricket Club will hold its inaugural hall of fame ceremony. Tara Murray spoke to former players and committee members who...

Change of pace works for Jack

Young Whittlesea Pacers star Jack Petruccelle will get the chance to test his basketball skills against the best in his age group from across...

Warriors grab title with final ball

It took Lalor Warriors until the last ball of the match in the Northern Region T20 grand final to secure its first premiership in...

Falcons look at future in VSDCA

Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows Cricket Club is considering its future and whether it is best suited to staying the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association. The club insists...

Players unite to fight domestic violence

Cricket and awareness of domestic violence were the winners when the North Metro Cricket Association celebrated its festival of cricket on Sunday. The annual event is...

Teenage import Will Wright delivers in spades for Plenty Valley

Plenty Valley started the Victorian Sub‐District Cricket Association north‐east season with few few expectations for teenage batsman Will Wright. It was the young Englishman’s first season...

Tigers ready for attack on finals

Westmeadows coach Dave Connell believes his team is in good shape to make a real impact in division 1 of the Essendon District Football...

Mill Park, Watsonia join forces

For years, at the end of each season, Mill Park Junior Football Club has fielded calls from senior clubs wanting to speak to its...

Jacana tests its mettle

Jacana Cricket Club’s season thus far has been one of transition. After breaking a 42-year flag drought last year in Victorian Turf Cricket Association North...

Warriors take aim at T20

Lalor Warriors are hoping for their first Northern Region T20 title on Tuesday night after not making it past elimination finals in previous years. The...

Club serves up its game plan

New technology will make it easier for tennis players and families to access West Lalor courts. Until recently, the tennis club was like most others...

Coach puts faith in kids and new faces

Sporting Whittlesea is looking to continue the development that saw it become the best defensive side in FFV’s state league 2 north-west last season. After...

Club loses points after ‘rules breach’

A rule breach by Bundoora United has seen the club lose premiership points with just three weeks left in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s...

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Bears women ready to make their mark

There was plenty of excitement as Thomastown fielded its first ever side last Saturday in the Northern Football League women’s competition. Having tried to get...