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Paul AmyStaff writer

Before joining CODE Paul Amy was a sports reporter and editor for Leader Newspapers. He was also a long-time contributor to Inside Football and is the author of Fabulous Fred, the Strife and Times of Fred Cook.

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AFL State Leagues

AFL Draft hopeful Ryley Stoddart.

Former Swan flying again as mid-season draft prospect

Despite a light lead-in to the VFL season, Frankston left-footer Ryley Stoddart is building a compelling case for an AFL lifeline in the mid-season draft, writes PAUL AMY.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Ruwantha Kellapotha of Victoria is congratulated by team mates after getting the wicket of Jack Sinfield of Queensland during the Marsh One Day Cup match between Victoria and Queensland at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on February 14, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Cricket Victoria restructure: Top talent manager to go

Cricket Victoria’s revamped under-age pathway has prompted a restructure, with two staffers set to depart the organisation. PAUL AMY and DANIEL CHERNY report on the changes.

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Investigation into hit that may end Cloke’s career

The Eastern league will investigate an incident that dropped former AFL big man Cameron Cloke and forced him off the ground on Saturday, PAUL AMY and BEN HIGGINS report.

J.G Craig Shield cricket: Balwyn v Mt Waverley. Mt Waverley players celebrate a wicket. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Subbies under-age competition under scrutiny amid revamp

Sub-District officials fear changes to Cricket Victoria’s under-age pathway will leave the JG Craig Shield with ‘leftover’ players, writes PAUL AMY.

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Cricket club digs in against AFL ground approach

Port Melbourne Cricket Club has turned away AFL advances to play AFLW matches in October amid a ‘constant barrage’ of offers to move from their historic oval, writes PAUL AMY.

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Lion kings: When mighty Carrum ruled local football

A record 35-game winning streak and successive premierships made a magical Carrum side one of local football’s greatest teams, writes PAUL AMY.

AFL State Leagues

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 7: Sam Lowson of the Kangaroos marks the ball during the round seven VFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Sandringham Zebras at Arden Street Ground on May 7, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Dynamic’ Lowson’s bid to rewrite his draft hard-luck story

Sam Lowson is rated by his coach as the “most dynamic player in the VFL by a long, long way’’. He has the chance to finally earn an AFL spot after rotten luck four years ago, writes PAUL AMY.

AFL State Leagues

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VFL’s best hopes for the AFL mid-season draft

The brother of a young Saint, a former Cat and roughies from Richmond and Box Hill Hawks are among the VFL’s mid-season draft hopes, writes PAUL AMY.

Domestic Cricket

Premier Cricket: Carlton v Ringwood at Princes Park. Carlton cricketer Harrison Smyth. Picture: AAP/ Chris Eastman

‘Ready to go’: State boost for top Blue Smyth

Harrison Smyth won’t be in Victoria’s squad when it’s announced next week. But Carlton’s Evan Gulbis is adamant he’s ready for first-class cricket, writes PAUL AMY.

Jojo Ofosu-Amaah on field after suffering a cardiac arrest. Picture: Supplied

AFL officer to investigate on-field cardiac arrest

An independent investigator will look into circumstances of Jojo Ofosu-Amaah’s cardiac arrest in Southern League game, writes PAUL AMY.

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