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Football

Sunbury Lions thinking outside the box

Sunbury Lions’ pre-season focus hasn’t just been about what’s happening on the field, but also building relationships in the community. The Lions, who play in...

Rizio excited by Kyneton challenge

New Kyneton women’s coach Paul Rizio is excited by the challenge of coaching the developing side. Rizio, who had been coaching Melbourne Uni’s third side...

Sunbury Kangaroos on the hop

Sunbury Kangaroos’ women’s side is on the move, with the team to play in the Essendon District Football League this year. Having kicked off their...

Gisborne girls’ growth sets a new pathway for players

Gisborne is set to have four female football sides this season, with the introduction of a junior girls team. Having introduced a women’s side last...

New season, new challenges as Kyneton looks to future

Kyneton is hoping to build on its most successful women’s football league season, with even further development this year. The Tigers, who will enter their...

Sunbury Kangaroos look to strengthen midfield

The Sunbury Kangaroos have had a less than ideal pre-season, but the Riddell District Football League side is confident they’ll still be in the...

Sunbury Lions girls ready to roar

Some of Sunbury Lions littlest cubs are champing at the bit to return to the football field this season. After having an under-12 girls team...

Gisborne’s young guns ready to fire this season

New Gisborne coach Clinton Young said he was expecting his young playing group to take the next step in their development this season. After a couple of...

Ramsay back as Northern Football League coach

Garry Ramsay will again coach the Northern Football League’s AFL Victoria Community Championships side for a second straight season. Ramsey, senior coach of Macleod, had...

Fit Woodend-Hesket ready to fire

Woodend-Hesket is putting together a program it hopes will help the side climb up the Riddell District Football League ladder. After a couple of injury-riddled...

Sunbury Lions face Lions to start year

Sunbury Lions look set to kick off their season next year against Redan in the Ballarat Football Netball League. In a draft fixture released by...

East Sunbury eyes finals

Two East Sunbury best and fairest winners have returned to the club as it aims for its best Essendon District Football League division 2...

Indoor sports hub plans set to go public

After months of consultation, a draft feasibility study for a Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub is expected to be released to the public early...

AFL Premiership Players Club honour for Epis

Woodend’s Alec Epis was among those recognised by the AFL Premiership Players Club last week. Each year the club recognises players and officials who have...

Tristan Xerri gets to North Melbourne

Western Jets ruck-forward Tristan Xerri endured a long wait to hear his name called out on draft night, but the result could not have...

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Ex-Masters site under hammer

The ex-Masters site in Sunbury has been listed for sale, reigniting local calls for it to be repurposed into a sport or entertainment facility. The...