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Lessons learned for Kangaroos 

THE Hamilton Kangaroos faced its toughest test yet this season, facing reigning premier, South Warrnambool, at Hawkesdale and lost by 61 points on Saturday.

GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD 

THE late Norman May was the doyen of sport commentators for many years on the ABC, and nobody will forget his call of “Gold. Gold. … Gold for Australia” for the 1980 Medley relay at the Moscow Olympic games.

Turf talk

THE month of May is best known in racing for the Warrnambool carnival, which sees many from across the country make their annual pilgrimage down to the coast for the three-day carnival, and this year won’t be any different, although day one this year is April 30.

Kangaroos open season with big win 

THE Hamilton Kangaroos’ Western Victoria Female Football League senior women’s flag defence got off to the perfect start, with the Roos defeating the Darras by 122 points at Tyrendarra last Sunday.

Mininera action gets underway today 

MININERA and District Football League gets underway for its 2024 season today with teams looking for round one wins. Penshurst v Caramut PENSHURST will start its...

Tempo the key on court 

THE Hamilton Kangaroos will host South Warrnambool in Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) Open netball action at Hawkesdale Recreation Reserve this afternoon.

New hockey rules 

GLENELG Region Hockey Association began its 2024 season on Friday night, with games continuing through the weekend, with a host of new rules being implemented within the senior grades.

Bunker Shots

A big field took part in Saturday’s par event with 71 men and 21 women playing.

A BOUT TIME

AFTER eight years, boxing is set to return to Hamilton with an event scheduled at the Hamilton Showgrounds on May 5.

Parklander candour 

FOLLOWING a burst of late summer heat, the season has turned decidedly autumnal.

Strong day for Roos despite Open loss 

THE Roos had a late blow, losing Emma and Kellie Sommerville to work duties, leaving the Roos a little light on for experience in their Open clash against Camperdown, losing 63-43.

KANGAROOS ON WINNERS LIST 

THE Hamilton Kangaroos got the better of Camperdown to notch up their first win of the Hampden Football Netball League season at Hawkesdale Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Hurricanes outclassed by Lakers

Hamilton Hurricanes met their match last weekend, suffering a heavy loss 116-55 at the hands of a quality Mount Gambier side on Saturday night...