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Lucy Finn for NSW Metro v Victoria Metro, Cricket Australia Under-19 Female National Championships, Round 4, T20, Breckler Park, Dianella, Western Australia, December 3, 2024. Picture: David Woodley, Cricket Australia

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U19 Cricket Nationals: WBBL star aims up for the Blues

Featuring the country’s finest young talent, the Cricket Australia Under-19 Female National Championships are underway in Newcastle and the Central Coast. Opening day wrap from all games.

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Georgia Hancock put together an impressive performance.

The youngsters impressing in Cricket Victoria’s Country Cup

The state’s best regional junior cricketers are competing in the premier country tournament. Here’s who has impressed.

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Harry Hauenstein made 68 for South Barwon against Newtown & Chilwell. Picture: Wes Cusworth.

Country young gun too good for Subbies

A South Barwon young gun showed his class with bat and ball, combining with a pair of North Geelong rivals to help country Victoria’s best beat a Subbies XI.

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Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis. Picture James Bresnehan

‘Clowns, pests and good blokes’: Inside the Hurricanes’ dressing room

Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis has opened up on the team he hopes can take the Hurricanes to back-to-back BBL titles. Plus why there is no pressure on star opener Mitch Owen.

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Keilor 1st XI Captain Frank Dimuth Karunarathna is caught out by Airport West St ChristopherÃ¢â¬â¢s 1st XI Wicket Keeper Ramindu Nikeshala during the 2025 VTCA Kookaburra Sports Senior Division, Round 4 match between Airport West St ChristopherÃ¢â¬â¢s 1st XI and Keilor 1st XI played at Etzel Street Reserve, Airport West, Victoria, Saturday 1st November. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Sri Lanka Test captain’s maiden local cricket century

A former Sri Lanka Test captain scored his first local cricket century, while there was a dramatic twist in the Williamstown derby.

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Seth Smith played a key role for the Gippsland Pride.

Rising stars make their mark on country cricket rep tournament

The second round of the Victorian Country Cricket League’s representative tournament saw a host of positive performances. See who stole the limelight.

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Sean O'Neil. Picture: Sean Teuma. NSWRL Junior Reps 2026 Trials, Harold Matthews Cup. South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. 13 December 2025.

2026 NSWRL Junior Reps: Pre-season tracker, latest trial results

Defending premiers returned and the namesake of a South Sydney legend made his Rabbitohs debut. See the results from around the grounds from the official NSWRL Junior Reps trials.

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The Central Coast open men's cricket team celebrating after winning the 2025/26 NSW country championships final. Picture: Carrera Management

‘We bloody won this thing’: History made in country cricket

A detailed plan was carried out to perfection as country cricket history was created with an emphatic performance.

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VSDCA cricket : Oakleigh v Taylors Lakes played at Warrawee Park Oval. Taylors Lakes batter Chalitha Chamoda. Picture: Valeriu Campan

How season best performances shaped Subbies action

As the mid-season break approaches, the Subbies contenders are beginning to make their mark on the competition as several players stood tall across the competition.

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Belgrave's Reece Schelfhout blasted 300 runs off 108 balls on Saturday, shattering all kinds of records. Picture: BELGRAVE CC

‘Like hitting beachballs’: Local cricketer’s record-busting knock

It had never happened in the competition’s existence – until now – and it may never happen again. Local cricketer Reece Schelfhout rewrote the history books on Saturday with an almighty knock.

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The mankad from Lethbridge against Murgheboluc. Picture: Frogbox

Watch: Two bizarre run outs cause controversy in local cricket

Two dismissals caused controversy in local cricket, with one player run out after being struck in the groin, while the other was out via mankad. See the dismissals here and have your say.

Victorian Premier Cricket: Greenvale v Footscray at Greenvale Reserve, 17 December 2022. FootscrayÃs Dylan Kight appeals for a wicket. Picture : George Salpigtidis

Kight’s record knock as Bulldogs lock in T20 final

Footscray secured its place in the Premier Cricket T20 finals with two wins on Saturday as Dylan Kight continues to break records with the bat.

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Green Shield returns: Spotlight on NSW’s top U16 cricket talent

A window into the future, the AW Green Shield season returns. Featuring the best U16 cricketers from all 20 NSW Premier Cricket clubs, it’s one to watch. Full preview, 90+ stars to watch.

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Lincoln Edwards in action for Elsternwick.

Edwards on record track after batting masterclass

When Sahan Perera smashed the 1000-run barrier for the first time in VSDCA history last season it looked unbeatable … it might not last 12 months.

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Elizabeth Coughlin Brewer Shield Cricket Blacktown vs Sydney Round 3 Joe McAleer Park, Winten Dr, Glendenning NSW Picture: News Sport

Boom, boom! Atomic upset in Brewer Shield blast

Boom, boom! That’s all it took from the bat of one punishing left-hander to sway the result in a major upset in round 10 of the U18s Brewer Shield. Full wrap from Sunday’s action.

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Cricket Torquay v Geelong West match. Game started at 12.15pm at Geelong West Oval. Geelong West bowler Sam Kelly reacts to a close call on Torquay batsman Finlay Carter Picture: Mark Wilson

‘Into backyards’: Recruit unleashes to win thriller, side’s staggering 8-5 collapse

Torquay was in strife until a recruit went large, forcing his own teammate to jump neighbourhood fences to retrieve big hits. It wasn’t the only thriller, while a top side suffered an almighty collapse.

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Newtown & Chilwell captain Lachie Sperling hit 66 in their win over St Joseph's. Picture: Wes Cusworth

GCA1: How Newtown ‘finally’ got first win, Grovey gun goes berserk

Newtown & Chilwell sang the song for the first time this season, with their captain playing a big part. Plus, a Tiger tore through the Saints, and an important ton decided the top-two clash.

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Jack White North Hobart, Sam Rainbird Clarence, Ella Marsh North Hobart, Sophia Di Venuto Clarence. Preview to North Hobart Cricket Club and Clarence Cricket Club annual pride game. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Why CTPL clubs want special round to take Pride of place

Two CTPL clubs will play their annual Pride games on Sunday, but would love for the concept to be expanded to a full round. Plus get Saturday’s CTPL games wrap here.

Mischa Barwin Devils academy player with the cup. AFLW Premiership Cup in Hobart as part of it's national tour. Picture: Jonathan Laird

Analysis: The Tasmanian AFLW Draft prospects ready to step up

A handful of Tassie talents have put their names up in lights before the AFLW Draft on Monday night. We analyse the state’s best hopes who can realise a childhood dream.

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Local Footy NSW: 2026 signings tracker and player movements

Campbelltown City are on track for the Macarthur RL finals after the Roos secured the signature of a former Kiwi Test star with over a decade in the NRL. LOCAL FOOTY SIGNINGS TRACKER

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New Scottsdale coach Rickie Dolliver. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

Local footy coach opens up on ‘outrageous’ sacking

A local footy coach sacked suddenly by a battling Tasmanian club earlier this week has hit out at the decision. See what they said.

Off-season central: All the WFNL recruiting news

Off-season central: All the WFNL recruiting news

Footy never stops and WFNL league clubs are already pumping out new signings including AFL and VFL names. Keep up to date with every move here plus the latest whispers from across the competition.

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The country footy clubs to keep an eye on in 2026

The country footy clubs to keep an eye on in 2026

They are the teams to beat, the one’s who will set the agenda in 2026 or clubs who are in desperate need of a win or two. Here are the teams to look out for in country footy in Victoria next year.

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Ethan Petterwood will return as coach of Scottsdale. Picture: Scottsdale FC

New Scottsdale coach confident of uniting group after ‘crazy’ week

Returning Scottsdale coach Ethan Petterwood will target player retention as a major focus to revive the club, but admits “honest conversations” will be had after the sudden axing of his predecessor. Get the latest.

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Wests Mac Group 6 Rugby League First Grade Narellan Jets v Picton Magpies Narellan Sports Ground NSW Australia Sunday 27th April 2025 Picture Warren Gannon Photography

Jets grounded: Narellan punted from 2026 Macarthur competition

After a season marred by rumours of financial uncertainty, the Group 6 Board has sensationally expelled the Narellan Jets from next year’s senior Macarthur RL competition. FULL STORY

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Kangaroos' Joeboy Gela flies past his opponents in the Far North Queensland Rugby League (FNQRL) Under 14 boys' grand final match between the Cairns Kangaroos and Redlynch Razorbacks, held at Barlow Park. Picture: Brendan Radke

FNQRL calls emergency meeting after restructure backlash

A critical Monday meeting will determine whether FNQ Rugby League’s controversial restructure survives after clubs warned of a huge potential hit to participation numbers. DETAILS

All the Northern league off-season recruits.

Locked in: every Northern league recruit

It’s officially local footy silly season and Northern league clubs are busy strengthening their lists for 2026. Keep up to date with all the recruiting announcements here.

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Natalie Korinfsky, Kyneton Womens Football Club President (centre), with players Shannon White, Teagan Ainslie, Charlie Bracey and Amber Gajic are angry at the recent state government for slashing of funds into womens sporting programs. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Women’s footy club assesses legal options after AFL Vic rejection

A country women’s footy club is assessing its legal options after AFL Victoria blocked its move to a new league, despite unanimous support.

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Rising stars: The 26 young NSW cricketers set to shine at U19 Female Nationals

NSW’s elite young female cricket talents will have the chance to defend home soil at the CA U19 Female National Cricket Championships. Meet the 26 NSW Metro and Country players ready to fire.

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Adrian Williams has returned to North Hobart.

Revealed: Every SFL club’s off-season moves

The off-season is arguably the busiest time of year for local footy clubs and SFL sides are bolstering their stocks for next year. See every confirmed signing.

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