Bulldogs vote ‘yes’ to Ballarat move
GISBORNE'S bid to join the Ballarat Football Netball League has received another emphatic endorsement from the club's rank and file. A motion that the Bulldogs'...
Cobras upstage reigning premiers in derby
BACCHUS Marsh senior women's coach Alan Johnson says the most exciting aspect of his side's nine-point win over reigning premier Darley is that there...
‘It’s such a thrill’: Alexander scores first training win
ANNIE Alexander has savoured plenty of big and memorable wins alongside her husband, prominent Ballarat trainer Archie, over the journey. But it was her victory...
Gay dominates happy hunting ground at Calder Park
A perfect three wins from three race starts underpinned a dominant weekend for Richard Gay at round 2 of the Victorian Motor Racing Championship...
Swans soar to first senior women’s win
BALLARAT has secured an historic first BFLW senior women's win, toppling Lake Wendouree by 139 points at Alfredton Recreation Reserve on Anzac Day. The Swans...
Kiwi the first international winner of Ballarat Marathon
WITH nearly 12,000 athlete registrations, participants from 17 overseas countries and lavish support from the local community, the 2026 Ballarat Marathon was always well-placed...
Devils’ poise and composure shines through
DARLEY coach Danyel Waters has praised her side's composure and ability to close out the game after defeating fierce rival Redan by 22 points...
Round 3 defined by big statement wins
SOME home truths at half-time propelled Ballarat to a 57-point comeback victory over a fired-up Lake Wendouree on Anzac Day. The Lakers brought plenty of...
Burra roll continues; Lakers draw with Swans
SEBASTOPOL coach Kiya Eberle believes her side will learn plenty about itself after an intriguing round four contest against Lake Wendouree this Saturday. The Burra...
Sebas eager to build on superb start to season
SEBASTOPOL playing coach Tony Lockyer says the Burra are more determined than ever to block out the external noise after their impressive start to...
Roosters rebound instyle; take lessons fromfirst round defeat
NORTH Ballarat coach Clint Proctor has hailed his side's 24-point win over in-form Bacchus Marsh as a 'great response' to their season-opening loss to...
Lions mark Hassell milestone with a win; BFLW newcomers push powerhouse to the brink
BFLW powerhouse Redan has survived a major scare from competition newcomers Ballarat, escaping last Sunday's round 3 clash at Alfredton Recreation Reserve with a...
Sebas keeping a lid on after impressive start
SEBASTOPOL playing coach Tony Lockyer says while belief is building in his team after a second straight win to start the 2026 BFNL season,...
Defence a priority for Swans after Burra loss
BALLARAT coach Ash Baker says the Swans will go to work on improving their team defence after succumbing to Sebastopol last Saturday. The Swans trailed...
Burra coach hails team’s depth after 2-0 start
SEBASTOPOL coach Kiya Eberle says a wide spread of contributions has been pivotal in the Burra's impressive start to the BFNL season. The Burra moved...
Swans see light on the horizon
FORGET the 0-2 win-loss record, Ballarat is showing significant positive signs in the early part of the 2026 BFNL season, marked by the development...
Former VFL player joins Darley
REIGNING BFNL premier Darley landed a major recruiting blow on the eve of the 2026 season, signing former VFL star Lachie George. The 38-year-old midfielder...
Lakers give new coach a dream start
LAKE Wendouree has fired an early warning shot at its BFNL rivals, scoring a key first-up win in a battle between two of last...
Persistence pays for Cobras in win over gallant Swans
BACCHUS Marsh coach Alan Johnson has praised his players' resilience and determination to outlast a brave Ballarat in their BFLW round two clash at...
Keath stars as Swans land opening round blow
BUOYED by a vibrant pre-season on the recruiting front, Ballarat coach Ash Baker was rapt to see the fruits of the Swans' labour survive...
Fresh-look Burra open season in style
TIPPED to be one of the big improvers in 2026, Sebastopol started its season on the right note with a 29-goal win over East...
Fresh Bulldogs bid to join Ballarat league in 2027
BALLARAT Football Netball League (BFNL) chair Rob Simmonds says the board is watching with interest as Gisborne Football Netball Club members prepare to have...
Futsal young gun’s Aus selection a dream come true
WHEN Zariah Newlan first filled in for her brother's indoor soccer team about 18 months ago, little did she know it would be the...
New CEO eager to build on racing club’s ‘strong presence’
FORMER Sports Entertainment Network and North Melbourne Football Club executive Sam Bingley has taken over the reins as the Ballarat Turf Club's new chief...
