Tara Murray

Melbourne

Sports Journalist at Northern Star Weekly

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Articles

Garcia earns rising star nomination

1 week ago | northern.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Former Greenvale and Taylors Lakes speed machine Hugo Garcia bounced back from being subbed out the week before to being named the AFL rising star nominee for round eight. Garcia was subbed out before half time in St Kilda’s round seven game but on Friday night against Fremantle he was one of the stars in his side’s big win His 19 disposals, 10 tackles and a goal earned him the rising star nomination.
Franjic quits Knights

1 week ago | brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Melbourne Knights legend Ivan Franjic has stepped down as coach of the National Premier League club. The Knights announced on Monday that Franjic had handed in his resignation and the club had accepted it. Franjic stepped in as player-coach last season before retiring from playing at this level and focusing just on coaching. Franjic had returned to the club as a player after his international and A-League career ended.
Redbacks bounce back

1 week ago | sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Romsey is hoping Saturday’s win against Macedon will kick start its Riddell District Football League season. The Redbacks entered the vital clash with the Cats at 1-2 after losses to perennial finalists, Diggers Rest and Wallan. It was defence that set the tone for the Redbacks on Saturday against the Cats in the 10.9 (69)-4.5 (29) win. Redbacks coach Nathan Blair said the match was a crucial one for them. “It’s a lot better being 2-2 than 1-3,” he said.
Pacers back on track

1 week ago | northern.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Whittlesea Pacers are back on track after a slow start to the Big V men’s division 1 season. Nothing went the Pacers way early in the season with the Easter break coming at the perfect time to reset. The Pacers have won both their matches since to get back to level pegging. Pacers coach Des Radoslovic is a lot happier now with where they are sitting. “We should have been 2-2 early on as we had the upper hand in a couple of the early games,” he said.
Brookers starting to take shape, get win on the board

1 week ago | brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Braybrook showed some glimpses of what it can do as it got on the board in the Western Football League division 2 competition. It’s been a tough start on the scoreboard for the Brookers, but on Saturday they were able to come away with a strong win against a struggling Tarneit.
Sharks find a way

1 week ago | meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Hillside is on the board in the Essendon District Football League division 1 competition, after a tough few weeks to start the season. Missing eight of their best 12 players, the Sharks have been tested early on against three fellow finalists from last season. On Saturday, it was another challenge against an Avondale Heights side that had been more than competitive after dropping down into division 1.
Wyndham on the board

1 week ago | wyndham.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Wyndham is on the board in the Big V women’s championship division. It took a while for the new look Wyndham side to click and they were able to do that on Saturday night against the Warrnambool Mermaids. Travelling down to Warrnambool, Wyndham started the better of the two sides and led by eight points at quarter time. The Mermaids levelled the scores in the second quarter with it all tied up at the main break.
Game 250 for Wilson

1 week ago | sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Jaimee-lee Wilson’s mum wanted her to retire from football after she hyperextended her knee in her first game. That was 250 games ago, as on Saturday, Wilson ran out for game 250 for her beloved Sunbury Lions as they faced off against East Sunbury in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 2 competition. “Reaching 250 games honestly feels surreal,” Wilson said before the game.
Suns finding a way

1 week ago | wyndham.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray The Suns have been tested and challenged early in the Western Football League division 2 but have been able to find a way. With some injury concerns and unavailabilities, the Suns have struggled to get their best side on park in the first four rounds. Despite that, the Suns sit with a 3-1 record. Suns coach Roger Hand said he was pretty happy with what the group was putting together. “We’ve had a fair few missing and a few injuries,” he said.
Panthers finding their feet

1 week ago | maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Newport is finding its feet in the Western Football League division 1 competition. Competing in the top flight for the first time, the Panthers have put two wins on the board early in the piece. The second of those wins came on Saturday against Sunshine. Coach Ali Hamad said they had shown some really pleasing signs early in the season and were able to put it all together on Saturday.