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WHILE the Matildas may not have gone all the way in their World Cup bid after losing in the semi-final to England 3-1, they certainly inspired another generation of players to take on ‘the beautiful game’.

PORTLAND’S netball sides won three out of their six games on the weekend when they faced Camperdown in round 16 of the Hampden Netball League.

THE South West District Netball League has closed its home and away rounds with some resounding wins across the weekend.

THE South West District Football League’s 2023 season had one last twist left in store during Saturday’s 16th and final round of the season, as Tyrendarra upset Cavendish 9.6 (60) to 5.12 (42).

A NEW plan is emerging for a home league for Casterton Sandford Football Netball Club in 2024.

THE Portland Table Tennis Association has seen a surge in membership over the past few months, with two inclusions into their ranks being brothers Bryce and Devin Koenig.

A SIGNED coaster at the Gordon Hotel back in the late 90s has led to a two-and-a-half-decade commitment to the Westerns Football Netball Club, with Tammy Jones celebrating her 300th game milestone on the netball courts on Saturday.

PORTLAND District Karting Club member Beau Chambers’ age may still be in the single digits, but what certainly isn’t is the speeds he’s hitting on his way around the go-kart track.

PORTLAND’S senior footballers had victory in the palm of their hand on Saturday but were ultimately left shattered as they went down to a Cobden goal in the final seconds of their Hampden Football League clash, with the final score 15.10 (100) to 14.13 (97).

A GROUP of local darts players have demonstrated their strength in the region after their team, Bushrangers, claimed the Hamilton and District Darts Association championship.

THE Hockey South West season paused on Saturday to give players an opportunity to compete in an 11-a-side game, compared to the usual format of five-a-side.

THE South West District Football League’s season is approaching its crescendo, with tomorrow’s round 15 action being the second last time that all eight teams will be in action this year.