Sport
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Ruwy’s resilience sees Swans through
A heroic performance from all-rounder Ruwantha Kellapotha inspired Casey South Melbourne’s 36-run preliminary final win in Victorian Premier Cricket against Ringwood on Sunday. Kellapotha embodied…
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The packing-up process begins
Six teams in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division have now packed away the cricket kit for another season. We take a look…
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Coomoora coach provides spark
The significance of first-year coach Nick Suppree in leading Coomoora to premiership glory was a pronounced storyline recognised by several Roos post-game. At a club…
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New concussion protocol introduced for local football
The increased scrutiny and attention on concussion and head injuries in football has seen the AFL introduce a mandatory minimum 21-day return-to-play protocol after suffering…
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Experienced head delivers when it matters
Dandenong West player of the match and 43-time Sri Lankan representative Malinga Bandara claimed five of the last six wickets of Parkfield’s innings; his experience…
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Bulls go back-to-back
With a Riley Siwes cut shot through mid-wicket, Dandenong West claimed back-to-back premierships in the Dandenong District Cricket Association. It was symbolic: following important contributions…
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Grand final glory awaits
The glory of making a grand final versus the despair of being one short step away; the prize is huge when the CCCA Premier Division…
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Opening bowlers set scene
A withering six-over period midway through Coomoora’s opening spell effectively killed the tension of the Turf 3 grand final early on day two. Opening bowlers…
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Dean delivers on big stage
It was a medium-paced length ball put on a length by Scott Lindsay but with the venom he showed in his opening spell having evaporated…
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Sweeney plots course to success
A well-balanced and varied Tooradin (7/257) attack absorbed a heavy hit from Pakenham’s (9/253) two best cricketers on Saturday to record a meritorious win at…
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McLeod the man for Lang Lang
The end of the home-and-away season means finals action is upon us in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association. The extreme heat forecast was matched by…
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Lakshan proves last start was no fluke in dominant display
A second consecutive 150 from Emerald’s Sembakuttige Lakshan helped the Bombers reel in Pakenham Upper District’s monster total of 346 on Saturday in the Casey…