Our best sports photos of 2021

December 31, 2021 BY The Ballarat Times

Got there: After several COVID-19 related delays, Bungaree netball legend Amanda Clarke finally played her 500th game of senior netball in 2021. Photo: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Team effort: Bulldogs Jason Johannisen and Mitch Hannan compete for the same ball during their side’s clash with the Adelaide Crows at Mars. Photo: MARCEL BERENS/ SPORTS MEDIA

Full stretch: Mt Xavier’s 2020/21 Premier Division skipper Chris McDonald give it everything during an 11-shot win on the first Saturday of bowls after the festive break. Photo: CHIPPY RIVERA

Dirty work: Dunnstown and Rokewood-Corindhap classed in in round 11 of the CHFL on a muddy Towners home ground. Photo: CHIPPY RIVERA

Race 153: Ballarat Clarendon College crosses the line first in the women’s eight B final in February’s JG King Wendouree-Ballarat Regatta. Photo: EDWINA WILLIAMS

Good day for it: Eureka Cycling Club members take part in kermesse racing at Burrumbeet. Photo: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Restart of restart: Madeline Carter gets play going again during Burra’s road in over Gordon in the CHNL A Grade following a return to adult sport after June’s snap lockdown. Photo: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Got there: After several COVID-19 related delays, Bungaree netball legend Amanda Clarke finally played her 500th game of senior netball in 2021. Photo: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Pressure play: Sebastopol’s Tony Lockyer and Ben Hutt turn the screws on East Point’s Joseph Dodd during the Burra’s come from behind 18-point BFL round one win. Photos: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Focus: Poppy Douglas catches a lob pass late in North Ballarat’s A Grade win over Ballarat at Mars Stadium. Photo: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Top of her game: Sebastopol mid-fielder Jaye Dalgelish claimed the inaugural BFLW best and fairest medal. Photo: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Walk the walk: Daylesford’s Ted Goodwin of leads the way as teams change ends during a division four match against Victoria Bowls Club. Photo: MICHAEL CURRIE

Flying fun: Residents Morgan, Chloe and Ian Edgar enjoyed Victoria Park’s newly installed disc golf course. Photo: RUBY STALEY