Sport
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‘Slick’ Davies finally has his day
Comfortably the biggest cheer of the afternoon in the aftermath of Buckley Ridges’ Dandenong District Cricket Association was reserved for Michael Davies. The man commonly…
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The Buckley Ridges premiership-winning XI
It takes a squad to win a premiership, but for the XI that takes the field in a successful grand final, the bonds will last…
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Tigers ‘galvanised’ by decision to stay in DDCA
Beaconsfield Cricket Club committee member Ben White described the club’s Special General Meeting on Thursday night as a “galvanising show of unity” that he hopes…
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Grand final action awaits the best
A GRADE Tooradin will face Cranbourne Meadows in the A Grade grand final this weekend after winning their way through their respective semis in contrasting…
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Seagulls are hot to trot
Tooradin (8/294) is on the brink of a second CCCA Premier Division flag in three years after the Seagulls demolished Cardinia (138) in a lop-sided…
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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…