Football

  • Season opener locked in

    Season opener locked in

    THE standalone season opener for the Sunraysia Football and Netball League is locked in to be played at Sarah Oval on April 6. The football…

  • From Tonga to the VFL

    From Tonga to the VFL

    MIGRATING from Tonga in 2018, Pala Kuma had never played football before but, with his natural talent and athleticism, he didn’t take long to establish himself Before his family’s…

  • Umps look to grow next gen

    Umps look to grow next gen

    AFL umpires say getting back to grassroots levels can help foster the next generation of officials. Top-level whistle blowers John Howorth (field), Simon Blight (boundary)…

  • Balta from the blue

    Balta from the blue

    RICHMOND defender-turned forward Noah Balta is embracing change while bonding with new coach Adam Yze. While the Tigers, who were in Mildura for their AFL…

  • Mitchell jaw injury means a quiet start

    Mitchell jaw injury means a quiet start

    A FRACTURED jaw will leave Robinvale Euston export and emerging Hawthorn defender Seamus Mitchell facing a delayed start to the 2024 season. The 21-year-old, who…

  • Tigers on the prowl

    Tigers on the prowl

    IF change is as good as a holiday, Richmond Football Club could just about head on a group Contiki tour. With a new look coaching…

  • Tigers snap up Sunraysia pair

    Tigers snap up Sunraysia pair

    ROBINVALE Euston export Pala Kuma and former South Mildura recruit Sam Davidson have signed on with Richmond’s VFL side for this season. The duo have…

  • AFL powerhouse back in town

    AFL powerhouse back in town

    SUNRAYSIA is Tiger territory, and the Richmond Football Club is returning to its home away from home this week. The AFL powerhouse club will visit Mildura…

  • Coaching workshop

    Coaching workshop

    A NEW coach induction workshop will be held for any prospective or returning community football coaches for the 2024 season. Led by ex-AFL footballer and…

  • Injured Eagle aims to return

    Injured Eagle aims to return

    FOR the past two seasons, a Robinvale Euston captain has succumbed to a serious knee injury. In 2022 it was a shortened season for ruckman…

  • AFL umpires on whistle-stop tour

    AFL umpires on whistle-stop tour

    MUCH like those on respective sporting teams, officials also value opportunities to meet with and learn from the best. Returning and prospective football umpires get…

  • Rival leagues for girls’ footy

    Rival leagues for girls’ footy

    THE Millewa Football League remains committed to conducting an under 15 girls football competition, despite Sunraysia Football and Netball League’s decision to simultaneously run a…

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