June 20, 2026
Sprint ace Crowe living the green and gold dream
GRACE Crowe has always dreamed of representing Australia on the world athletics stage. But even in the midst of a stellar 2025-26 season – which...
June 19, 2026
Lions resolve on show; sights set on strong second half of season
REDAN coach Marc Greig has hailed the Lions' upset one-point win over Melton as 'reward for effort' over a few weeks, not just on...
June 19, 2026
All hands on deck as Roosters hang tough
IT took nine games, but North Ballarat coach Maddie Fitzpatrick had the luxury of rolling out a full-strength lineup for the first time in...
June 18, 2026
Signs of Devils of old emerge in thriller over Swans
DARLEY coach Dan Jordan has lauded a return to his side's brand of football in a five-point victory over an in-form Ballarat last Saturday. The...
June 18, 2026
Merrett steps aside as Roos assistant coach
FORMER Essendon midfielder/half forward Jackson Merrett has stood down as assistant coach of East Point, citing personal reasons. The 33-year-old, who joined East Point in...
June 18, 2026
Celebratory jig as Jones reaches 100 games
THE road to game number 100 has been a long and sometimes bumpy one for East Point's Vanessa Jones. But she insists the rollercoaster journey...
June 18, 2026
Lakers still finding their way after mixed performance
ON track to play finals as the BFNL season reaches the halfway mark, Lake Wendouree coach Meg Porter and her side are taking nothing...
June 12, 2026
Roosters hit top spot ahead of halfway point of season
NORTH Ballarat playing coach Maddie Fitzpatrick admits the Roosters still have 'a lot to work on' despite handing reigning A-grade premier Darley its first...
June 12, 2026
Swans stun the Lions in netball upset
BALLARAT'S netball resurgence has hit fresh heights, with the Swans claiming their biggest scalp yet in a captivating BFNL win over Sunbury. A young and...
June 12, 2026
Proctor praises resilient Roosters after titanic battle
NORTH Ballarat coach Clint Proctor says he couldn't be prouder of his side's performance and resilience in a thrilling six-point upset of reigning premier...
June 11, 2026
Journey only starting: Swans happy with debut season progress
BALLARAT coach Dean Pidgeon believes the Swans' first season in BFLW senior ranks is definitely heading in the right direction, despite a 'reality check'...
June 11, 2026
Devils take away lessons from first loss of season
DON'T expect reigning BFNL premier Darley to dwell on its first loss of the 2026 season against North Ballarat last Saturday. Describing the Devils' 45-40...
June 11, 2026
Devils prepare to dig deep
DUAL premiership coach Dan Jordan is confident Darley's best is still good enough to match it with any of the BFNL's premiership contenders as...
June 11, 2026
Cobras taking challenges in their stride
BACCHUS Marsh senior women's coach Alan Johnson believes his team's ability to overcome most of the challenges it has faced this year will hold...
June 5, 2026
New recruit shines as Cobras end Swans streak
FINALS aspirant Bacchus Marsh has passed a test of strength against Ballarat with flying colours, defeating the in-form Swans by eight goals in their...
June 5, 2026
Roosters ready for high-stakes Devils clash
NORTH Ballarat playing coach Maddie Fitzpatrick says the Roosters are pumped for the challenge of taking on undefeated reigning premier Darley this Saturday. The clash...
June 5, 2026
‘Great to get a win’: Cassidy thrilled with milestone victory
SEBASTOPOL ball magnet Lachlan Cassidy says he can look back on playing 100 BFNL games in blue and gold with pride, but he is...
June 5, 2026
Roosters grapple with injury concerns
NORTH Ballarat’s injury woes have worsened with four more players added to the list in the wake of a 59-point loss to Sebastopol on...
June 5, 2026
Crucial win gives Dragons breathing space
EAST Point has enhanced its BFLW senior women's finals chances, winning a key clash against Carisbrook. The Dragons (4-4) moved three wins ahead of the...
June 4, 2026
Burra showing signs of growth, progress
SEBASTOPOL coach Kiya Eberle says she is pleased with her side's early progress, despite dropping out of the top six for the first time...
June 4, 2026
Ruthless Burra power past Roosters
SEBASTOPOL playing coach Tony Lockyer has hailed his side's 59-point win over North Ballarat last Saturday as the perfect encore to their round 6...
June 4, 2026
Relentless Swans turn up the pressure
BALLARAT coach Ash Baker has praised his team's contested ball and tackle pressure following Saturday's win over Bacchus Marsh. The Swans moved into second place...
May 31, 2026
Five gold as Southern Warriors excel at state champs
SOUTHERN Warriors Martial Arts members have excelled against the state's best karatekas. Seventeen representatives from the Ballarat-based club saw action at this month's Shinkyokushin/Kyokushin Victorian...
May 30, 2026
Ballarat snaps 47-year Hopman Cup drought
IT'S taken nearly half a century, but Ballarat is finally again basking in the glow of Hopman Cup division one title success. The Ballarat Squash...
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