Tara Murray

Melbourne

Sports Journalist at Northern Star Weekly

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Falcons continue to win as they account for Cougars

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

By Tara Murray City West Falcons continued their winning start to the Victorian Netball League with a strong performance against the Geelong Cougars. The Falcons were at home at Altona for the first time this season and had a crowd of more than 500 turn out to watch them. After a slow start, the Falcons kicked into gear and were able to beat the Cougars, 68-36.
Kyetnon sets the standard

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

By Tara Murray Kyneton has set its standard for the rest for the RIddell District Football League in a dominant round one display. The Tigers have the weekend off due to playing on Good Friday in a split round tow, but couldn’t have asked for a much better start according to coach Ethan Foreman. Kyneton faced newcomers, the Gisborne Giants, in round one. “It was really good and I was happy with the boys,” he said.
Kangaroos focused on youth

2 weeks ago | brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Sunshine is backing in its youth with a focus on the long term in the Western Football League division 1 competition this season. The Kangaroos have returned to the top flight for the first time since 2022 after winning three premierships last season. There has been some turnover in the off season, with several of the Kangaroos stars departing. Coach Guy Barbuto said for them it was about the bigger picture this season. “People come and go,” he said.
Eagles strong start

2 weeks ago | northern.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Craigieburn Eagles have got off to flier in the Big V women’s division 1 competition. The Eagles have won their first three games of the season and have set up a big clash on Sunday against Surf Coast, which is also undefeated. Eagles coach Tobi Swinley said he had been happy with how their season had started. “Three from three is pretty good, not too bad,” he said. “It is a continuation of last season and we’ve added some more pieces.
Hawks ready to go

2 weeks ago | sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Woodend-Hesket is continuing to stick to the task at hand in the Riddell District Netball League. The two-time defending champions have kept several of their premiership stars but have added a number of new faces across all their grades. Playing coach Ty Coppinger said it had been a really good off season across the whole club. “We’ve been building connections throughout the off season,” he said. There’s new faces who have come in and taken their opportunities.
Razor Ray suits up

2 weeks ago | wyndham.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Marquee players aren’t unusual in local football, but a marquee umpire is something a bit different. Spotswood has organised for three-time AFL grand final umpire Ray Chamberlain to umpire its round two match against Point Cook Centrals this Saturday. It was his first game since he retired from the AFL last year.
Falcons continue to win as they account for Cougars

2 weeks ago | maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray City West Falcons continued their winning start to the Victorian Netball League with a strong performance against the Geelong Cougars on Wednesday night. The Falcons were at home at Altona for the first time this season and had a crowd of more than 500 turn out to watch them. After a slow start, the Falcons kicked into gear and were able to beat the Cougars, 68-36.
Melton Thoroughbreds dig in

2 weeks ago | meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Melton Thoroughbreds coach John de Jonge said they are going to have to get used to winning ugly in the Big V men’s division 2 season. It’s been a bit of a tough start to the season for the Thoroughbreds with results and injuries, but they finally got on the board in round three. It wasn’t easy, with the side needing extra time to get over the line. Thoroughbreds coach John de Jonge said it was a bit stressful watching on the sidelines.
Melton Centrals awarded points for round one

2 weeks ago | sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray Woodend-Hesket says it will review its game day procedures after being stripped of its Riddell District Football League round one win against Melton Centrals for having too many players on the field twice. The league released a statement on Wednesday, saying that Centrals had now been declared the winner of the match. The statement said that Melton Centrals called for a headcount in the third quarter and the Hawks were found to have too many players on the ground.
Lions stick with core

2 weeks ago | sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au | Tara Murray

By Tara Murray A bunch of exciting youngsters are set to light up Clarke Oval for the Sunbury Lions this Ballarat Football League season. The Lions have kept their core group together from last season when they made finals and added a couple of key recruits. For coach Matt White the growth from within the program is really exciting. “There’s been massive development in the younger guys, which is the most pleasing thing to take away from the pre-season,” he said.