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Todd Murphy aims for World Cup glory

TODD Murphy and Australia are just days away from starting their quest for under-19 cricket World Cup glory. After weeks of preparation, the Aussies will open their campaign against the West Indies in South Africa on Saturday night. The Windies are...

Brayden May
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Echuca-Moama’s Todd Murphy guides Australia to quarter-finals

AN UNBEATEN 16 from Todd Murphy has guided Australia to a last ball win against England at the ICC Under-19 World Cup. Number 10 Murphy combined with number number nine Connor Sully for a 47-run partnership to guide Australia to their second victory...

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Todd Murphy and Australia sent packing by India

TODD Murphy and Australia’s dream of World Cup success is over after losing to India by 74 runs on Tuesday night. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Australia were able to restrict India to 9-233. Echuca-Moama product Murphy was heavily...

Brayden May
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Tennis star Isabella Crossman set for another national experience

RICH River tennis player Isabella Crossman is set to kick start her new year when she competes at the Judy Dalton Country Cup later this month. Crossman will represent the Victorian team in a mixed-team event for players aged 13 years and under at...

Brayden May
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Local tennis trifecta at Inter-Regional Country Championships

TO CLAIM even one tournament win at a major event is a big moment for a young tennis player. But to claim three is perfection. This was the case for three local athletes at the 64th Tennis Victoria’s Inter-Regional Country Championships. Rich River...

Andrew Johnston
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Isabella Crossman enjoys stunning school holiday success

WHILE others may have been enjoying their school holidays, Rich River tennis star Isabella Crossman was busy adding to her ever growing trophy cabinet. It all started with the 2019 Dingley End of Year JT Bronze in December, where Crossman went onto...

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January Sportstar 2020 nominees

Congratulations to tennis player Isabella Crossman and cricketer Todd Murphy who are 2020 Sportstar of the Year January nominees. Isabella Crossman got off to a flyer to start her new year. The 13-year-old continued to add to her ever growing trophy...

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Locals recognised at annual Sportstar awards

MOAMA Bowling Club was filled with some of the biggest stars of the Echuca-Moama sporting community on Monday night, for the presentation of the 2019 Sportstar of the Year awards, sponsored by the Moama Bowling Club, Echuca Travel Centre and the...

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Caitlyn Nevins: Success doesn’t come without hard work

WHEN Caitlyn Nevins first stood on stage at the Sportstar awards night, a video of one of three premiership successes played behind her. It was a moment which reflected Nevins at the peak of her powers. But her journey had been anything but smooth...

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Brodie Kemp and Todd Murphy cap off astonishing 2019

IN THE past 12 months, Todd Murphy and Brodie Kemp have starred in their respective sports, cricket and football. And on Monday night, their achievements were recognised as they were named dual winners of the 2019 Sportstar senior award. Murphy was...

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Kate Carlile recognised with 2019 Spirit of Sport award

KATE Carlile might just as well have a bedroom at Victoria Park. Throughout the year, Carlile is working around the clock to make sure members of the Echuca Football Netball and Echuca Cricket Clubs can take to the field. And her efforts were...

Brayden May
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January Sportstar 2020 nominees

Congratulations to tennis player Isabella Crossman and cricketer Todd Murphy who are 2020 Sportstar of the Year January nominees. Isabella Crossman got off to a flyer to start her new year. The 13-year-old continued to add to her ever growing trophy...

Riverine Herald
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Locals recognised at annual Sportstar awards

MOAMA Bowling Club was filled with some of the biggest stars of the Echuca-Moama sporting community on Monday night, for the presentation of the 2019 Sportstar of the Year awards, sponsored by the Moama Bowling Club, Echuca Travel Centre and the...

Riverine Herald
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Steve Atkins shocked by Sportstar Hall of Fame induction

THE Echuca Moama Sportstar Awards were still in their infancy when Steve Atkins claimed his second senior award. Already a dominant figure in the world of shooting, Atkins had rapidly become a revered sporting figure within the local community...

Andrew Johnston
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Kate Carlile recognised with 2019 Spirit of Sport award

KATE Carlile might just as well have a bedroom at Victoria Park. Throughout the year, Carlile is working around the clock to make sure members of the Echuca Football Netball and Echuca Cricket Clubs can take to the field. And her efforts were...

Brayden May
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Brodie Kemp and Todd Murphy cap off astonishing 2019

IN THE past 12 months, Todd Murphy and Brodie Kemp have starred in their respective sports, cricket and football. And on Monday night, their achievements were recognised as they were named dual winners of the 2019 Sportstar senior award. Murphy was...

Brayden May
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Caitlyn Nevins: Success doesn’t come without hard work

WHEN Caitlyn Nevins first stood on stage at the Sportstar awards night, a video of one of three premiership successes played behind her. It was a moment which reflected Nevins at the peak of her powers. But her journey had been anything but smooth...

Brayden May
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Leo Tenace credits players and support crew for Coach of the Year success

LEO Tenace loves when his players succeed. As a coach, his focus is helping the young men he guides grow and become the best players they can. In the 2019 season, his charges delivered in spades, and Tenace has been rewarded for his work by being...

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Echuca Basketball Association honoured by Club/Team of the Year award

PHIL Candy didn’t truly appreciate the year the Echuca Basketball Association had in 2019 until he read the Sportstar nomination. The association had 580 registered players, hosted the FIBA Mini Basketball Conference for Asia Pacific and the...

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Col Pearse named 2019 junior Sportstar

COL Pearse has made history by becoming the fifth athlete to claim the Echuca Moama Junior Sportstar of the Year award for the second time. Pearse, who previously won the award in 2016 for his swimming success, once again claimed victory after...

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Brodie Kemp, Todd Murphy declared senior Sportstar winners

TODD Murphy and Brodie Kemp have been named joint winners of the 2019 Echuca Moama Senior Sportstar award. After an early season stint in the AFL academy side, Kemp was a member of the Victoria Country side at the under 18 national carnival. Playing...

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Col Pearse declared junior Sportstar winner

COL Pearse has claimed the 2019 Echuca Moama Junior Sportstar of the Year award. Pearse added the green and gold to his achievements in 2019 when he travelled to London to compete in the World Para Swimming Championships. Pearse’s performance at...

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Kate Carlile wins Sportstar Spirit of Sport award

KATE Carlile has received the 2019 Echuca Moama Sportstar Spirit of Sport winner. Kate’s roles in the sporting community extend well beyond one club – or one code for that matter. Carlile has spent the past six years as secretary of the Echuc...

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