Sport
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How to mako your day
AS the boat rolls to the ocean swell, a few pumps with the plunger sees a fin mix of burly drift back in the ocean…
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Worth catching: Mark Cleary ready for world record catch attempt
MARK Cleary admits it won’t be easy, but remains optimistic about tonight’s world record attempt.“It’s going to be very difficult … I won’t say I’m overly…
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Hard knocks: Willowfest a great learning experience for Panton Hill youngsters
RESULTS aside, Willowfest is always a great experience for young cricketers, Panton Hill Redbacks co-captain Glenn Motschall says.Motschall first played in Willowfest in 1995 when…
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Break ends summer racing
MERBEIN speedway rider and Australian No.2 Justin Sedgmen’s summer of racing appears over after breaking his collarbone in a heavy crash.Sedgmen fell during the Jason…
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Watsons seek big night out
TONIGHT’S harness racing at the Mildura track could see a big night for the Watson family.With seven drives between husband Luke and wife Kathy, we…
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Family Fest: Tattersons come from far and wide for this year’s Willowfest
IT is like father, like son for the Tattersons at Willowfest.About three decades on from his last appearance, Stratford Cricket Club president Neil Tatterson has…
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Hard hitting
UNBEATEN knocks and stunning spells defined the opening day of the 40th annual Willowfest Australian Cricket Club Championships yesterday.Local side the Strikers eased to a…
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Lacing up for Big V
FORMER Workers Gol Gol cricketer Teagan Parker says it is “an absolute honour” to pull on the Big V, particularly when representing country Victoria.Parker will play…
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Heat still on
WOMEN’S Premier Firsts cricketer Teagan Parker says Willowfest and the Sunraysia women’s competition had helped her to reach high levels of competition.Melbourne Cricket Club women’s…
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You can always bet on Geoff
FIFTY years on from accepting his first bet, Ouyen bookmaker Geoff Hahnel still has a “love for the game”.When Hahnel began bookmaking in 1967 –…
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UAE keen to make friends
THE United Arab Emirates-based GM Cricket Academy hopes to forge an enduring partnership with Willowfest.GM Cricket Academy conducts several international playing tours each year but…
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Hawks swoop on Wildcats
HAWKS entrenched themselves in the top four entering the Christmas break with a 60-28 win over Wildcats in round 10.Demalza Goldsworthy (19) and a supporting…












