Tag: sport

Hockey one

By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons Australia is a superpower in the world of hockey. Our national men’s team – the Kookaburras – and the women’s Hockeyroos are consistently in the top…

Fifty not out

By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons For most of us over-50’s, it has been a long time since we rolled the arm over, or hit one over the boundary for six. Cricket,…

Skye Hawk flying high

By Brodie Cowburn Photos Supplied A long journey for Tahlia Fellows has brought her back home. Tahlia lives in Skye, and began her footballing journey as a junior in the south-eastern suburbs…

All for one

By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons Phoebe McShane is the founder and director of Ausome Hoops – a basketball program specifically designed for young people with autism. A remarkable achievement indeed for…

Let’s play croquet

By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons & Supplied Mornington’s Civic Reserve has all the hallmarks of a modern recreation area with a world class multi-sport complex and state-of-the-art tennis courts, bowling greens,…

Going for gold

By Joe Novella Photos Yanni & Supplied Harrison ‘Harry’ Cassar is about to live out his childhood dream of representing his country in his chosen sport of judo. The Dromana resident has…

Holding the ball

By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons It’s no doubt one of the hardest jobs in sport, being an umpire or referee; one where it’s virtually impossible to keep everyone happy. As well…

Howzat?!

By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons John Wayne Hastings needs no introduction to cricket fans; a big fella at 6 feet 6 inches (198cm) with an equally big heart. Known as ‘The…

Table tennis anyone?

By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons Table tennis; it’s one of those activities many people consider a pastime more than an organised sport. Originating in England around the mid to late 1800s,…

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