From Berwick to the Big Bash: The story behind the rapid rise of the Renegades’ latest signing
In just 18 months, Ruwantha Kellapotha jumped from the DDCA to the Big Bash, but his rise was a long-time coming.
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Mitch Bourke
- Sep 29
- 4 min
Like a fine wine: Ageless Cats defy critics
Geelong expelled nine years of finals frustration on an insipid Swans, as the sun set ever so fittingly on one of the game's great careers.
Mitch Bourke
- Sep 24
- 6 min
Ultimate Grand Final preview: Geelong vs Sydney
Gear up for the pinnacle match of season 2022 with The Sporting Landscape’s comprehensive Grand Final preview.
Mitch Bourke
- Sep 20
- 4 min
VFL: Demon delight as 23-year drought draws to a close
Casey capped off their dominant VFL season in style with victory over Southport in Sunday’s Ikon Park decider.
Mitch Bourke
- Sep 20
- 3 min
Love it or hate it, Patrick Cripps is a deserving Brownlow Medallist
Debate swirls regarding Cripps’ credentials as a Brownlow Medallist, here’s why it’s unjust.
Mitch Bourke
- Aug 17
- 4 min
Green, gold, and more gold: Australia’s top-10 Commonwealth Games moments
A recap of the brightest moments and stories from Australia’s medal-tally topping 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign.
Mitch Bourke
- Aug 13
- 5 min
Fairytale finish for Endeavour Hills’ finest
Endeavour Hills champion Richard Saniga finished his senior career on the highest of notes, he reflects on the career that was.
Mitch Bourke
- Mar 18
- 3 min
Dilshan: The man at the fore of Endeavour Hills’ rejuvenation
Former Sri Lankan champion Tillakaratne Dilshan is making his mark on Endeavour Hills, as they eye a historic premiership.
Mitch Bourke
- Jan 5
- 2 min
DDCA Turf 2: Kevin Seth joins HSD
Another young Premier cricketer has crossed to HSD as the club looks to make its mark on the remainder of the Turf 2 season.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
ACL Game 6: Dazzling century sees Pakistan XI end tournament on a high
India encountered their first roadblock of the ACL, as a Babar Nadeem century ensured Pakistan didn’t end the tournament winless.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 26, 2021
- 3 min
ACL Game 5: Sri Lanka XI upset Aussies to book place in Final
Sri Lanka XI skipper Ruwantha Kellepotha was potent with both bat and ball as his side upset Australia to progress to the Final.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 24, 2021
- 3 min
ACL Game 4: India XI stun Australia XI to remain unbeaten
India remarkably recovered from 5-18 to down a new-look Australian side and secure their place in the final.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 23, 2021
- 3 min
ACL Game 3: Sri Lanka XI exorcise powerplay demons to claim first win of tournament
Sri Lanka recovered from 2-0 to trump Pakistan in game 3 of the ACL, with Vinu Mohotty and Kalhan Sineth among the run scorers.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 23, 2021
- 3 min
ACL Game 2: Experienced Aussies a class above Pakistan XI
A vintage Graeme Rummans innings helped steer the Australia XI to victory over Pakistan, but not without a final over scare.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
Wickets tumble as India XI prevail in ACL opener
A fiery spell from Satnam Grewal and player of the match display from Tej Gandhi ensured India got their ACL campaign off to a winning start
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 20, 2021
- 4 min
Sri Lanka XI coach Bathiya Perera previews the Aussie Cricket League
Everything you need to know ahead of the Aussie Cricket League, a start-up tournament showcasing south-east Melbourne’s best cricketers.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 16, 2021
- 4 min
2nd Ashes Test Preview
Gear up for the Second Ashes Test with our comprehensive preview; includes team news, predictions, and plenty in between.
Mitch Bourke
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Player Rankings: Top 10 Performers of the 1st Ashes Test
The top-10 players of the first Ashes Test ranked, with each performance summed up in five words or less.
Mitch Bourke
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
One Subbies match, three Test cricketers
Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lahiru Thirimanne and John Hastings brought great international experience to the Kew and Endeavour Hills match.
Mitch Bourke
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
The mantra that shaped Australia’s World Cup triumph
One of Langer's key philosophies was pivotal in turning two fringe players into World Cup superstars as Australia won the T20 World Cup.