MacIver’s uphill battle to get back on court
THE abandonment of the 2020 Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) season was a blessing for Bianca MacIver, who wouldn’t have been able to take to the court even if games went ahead, because of ankle surgery.
Gates locked
SENIOR football and netball games get underway again this weekend, but it comes at a cost with no crowds expected to be allowed into venues.
Injury forces early retirement
FORMER Hawkesdale-Macarthur coach, Lachie Reichman has decided to hang up the boats after he suffered a career-ending knee injury during the club’s Mininera and District Football League round five clash against Woorndoo-Mortlake.
Sport returns this weekend with restrictions eased
COMMUNITY sport is back this weekend with the State Government easing restrictions to allow training and competitions for all ages to resume.
Tokyo bound
MILLY Tapper continues to create history, announced as one of the final two members of Australia’s table tennis team for the Tokyo Olympics.
Winter solstice run ready to hit the road again
THE 2021 Winter Solstice Fun Run will hit the road on June 20, COVID-19 circumstances permitting, with more than enough runners to make the annual event a success.
Injury toll raises safety concerns
AS the footy players are forced to the sidelines due to the current COVID restrictions around senior sport, many players have already had their seasons ended prematurely through injury.
Time for change
AFTER a 10-year partnership with South West Sport (SWS), president, Brendan Jones, is set to step down from his role at August’s Annual General Meeting.
Leagues plot path forward
FOLLOWING the Victorian Government’s announcement that junior outdoor sports can commence as of 11:59pm on Thursday night, the Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) has released its plans for this weekend’s fixtures.
Riddle forced to wait for next bout
AFTER an eight-week fight camp, local boxer Jayden Riddle has been forced to wait a bit longer with Melbourne still in lockdown.
Templeton selected in state side
THE Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) year-six student, Tom Templeton has made the 2021 Team Victoria Hockey 12 Years and Under Boys team.
Taylor returns home for summer campaign
ST Andrew’s will welcome back two-time A grade premiership player, Kane Taylor, for the 2021-22 Hamilton and District Cricket Association season.
The Spirituality of Walking
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