THE Hamilton Campdraft has been locked in for 2022 with the event set to run on February 26 and 27.

THE Hamilton Sportswomen of the Year Awards will go ahead this year, but not in its usual capacity.

TODAY’S $60,000 Hamilton Cup while not at full capacity, is an intriguing race with almost every horse having winning claims in a very open race.

JAMAINE Jones will spend at least one more year within the Australian Football League after signing a contract extension with the West Coast Eagles this week. Full story in Friday's Observer.

FORMER Hamilton Kangaroos footballer, Jacob Hill, has made the move to Harrow-Balmoral, signing on for the upcoming 2022 season.

RACING Victoria Stewards have issued two charges against licensed Hamilton-based trainer, Trudy Cottier, following an investigation into circumstances surrounding the sending of a parcel containing medications.

LOCAL endurance athletes, Brendon Paterson and Jonathan Rentsch, will have to wait a bit longer to compete in the 2021 Melbourne Marathon after it was postponed, previously planned for October 10, it has now been pushed back to December 11-12.

THE Portland BMX Club hosted a come-and-try day on Saturday, and with 20 people attending, most of whom intend to return, it was a great success. Full story in Tuesday's Observer.

GLENTHOMPSON-DUNKELD senior coach, Simon Hatherell has been recognised for his great year after being awarded as the AFL Western District senior coach of the year last week.

PENSHURST export, Josh Rentsch was among 23 Vic Country prospects who travelled to Bendigo on Friday to undergo a series of fitness tests at the AFL draft combine 2021.