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.
FORMER local, Tyson Hogan, fell agonisingly close of a first W.J. Lewis Medal win on Friday night, finishing runner-up in the Mininera and District Football League (MDFL) best and fairest count.
THE Greater South West Junior Football League (GSWJFL) is continuing to carry the torch for community football, refusing to give in on plans to host its 2021 grand finals.
LOCAL draft prospect, Josh Rentsch has rounded out a stellar season with the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels to win the Under-19 NAB League’s highest honour, the Morrish Medal with 12 votes.
THE Portland Touch Football Association are hosting a Switch program at Henty Park in the coming weeks, aimed at recruiting women and girls to the sport. Full story in Friday's Observer.
FORMER Hamilton Kangaroos netballer, Aleisha McDonald, has capped off a strong individual season with the Geelong Cougars in the Victoria Netball League (VNL) division one competition, taking out the Hot Shot award and being named in the team of the year.