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Sam’s the man

Sam Gladstone is set to make his mark on Goorambat for the 2019 season as senior coach.

Georgia Smith
Sport

Gearing up for bike ride

A group of young Aboriginals will be making a trip from the Red Centre to Benalla to take part in this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Dixon takes singles title number four

Local coach Luke Dixon has captured the Open Singles event at the Benalla Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for the Benalla Festival Amcal tennis tournament.

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Busy month looms

November is set to be a busy month for the Benalla Croquet Club. The October round of the 2018-2019 Club Championship was conducted on the first day of the month and was another exciting round.

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Talented Irwin stars in upset

Outstanding junior Cooper Irwin added another notch to his belt when he sensationally defeated the club’s top player John Bajada.

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Pipped by barest margin

Benalla’s under-14 girls basketball team picked up second place medals during the weekend at the Wangaratta Junior Tournament held at Wangaratta High School. The girls came runner-up to the Wodonga Wolves with the game going into over time, just falling short by one point. Coach Amy Nicholas said the girls were still extremely happy with the result.

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Drivers rally at Winton

Drivers and spectators took to Winton Motor Raceway during the weekend for the fourth and final round of the Australian Rallycross.

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A-reserve rolls Greta

Benalla Bushrangers’ A-reserve side enjoyed a good win against Greta playing at the Benalla Gardens on Saturday. Batting first in the one-day game, openers Ash Ellis and Simon Holmes put on 23 before Ellis was trapped LBW for 22. Despite the loss of Christian DeFazio cheaply, the Bushies managed to finish on 137 from their allocated 36 overs. Justin Saker top scored with 44 in his debut for the club, while Holmes made 22.

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Fast and furious

Winton Motor Raceway turned it on last weekend for round four action of the Hi-Tec Drift 2018 Allstars Series, with series leader Beau Yates taking out the top honours.

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Students impress at titles

Benalla primary and secondary school students recently showcased their track and field skills in Melbourne for the School Sports Victoria State Titles.

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Bowlers shine for Bushies

Benalla Bushrangers’ A-grade side moved into third spot on the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association ladder on the weekend with a close win over Ovens Valley United.

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Classy Rosellas jump Possums

The battle for top spot on the ladder took another turn in last week’s round-nine clash, when Rosellas scored a miraculous come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Possums to move into the lead.

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Tractors rip it up

A strong crowd of about 1000 streamed into Winton Motor Raceway on Sunday to witness the first Australian Tractor Pull Event to hit Winton.

Georgia Smith
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Big crowd takes in thriller

Benalla Breakers’ Saturday night clash came down to a show-stopping finish, with Benalla locals out in force to show their support.

Georgia Smith
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Saint again

A ‘‘tough, good old-fashioned footballer’’ is how Saints senior coach James Martiniello described Benalla’s latest recruit.

Georgia Smith
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Pathway revamped

Cricket Victoria has revamped its state youth pathway program to improve the experience for players and parents and align the pathway with the state’s Premier Cricket competition.

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Greens are open to all

There were plenty of smiles to be seen at the Benalla Bowls Club on Thursday for the annual All Abilities Lawn Bowls Day.

Georgia Smith

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