Dungog cricket legend honoured in memorial tournament Dungog Shire Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 24, 2025 DUNGOG’S cricketing community gathered in full force at Bennett Park on Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of local cricket stalwart David “Tax” Rumbel, who passed away last June at the age of 69. A passionate cricketer for over 55 years, Rumbel became a household name in the Hunter Valley
Dogs-bound Thompson lifts lid on pending Knights exit Dungog Shire Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 CANTERBURY-BOUND Leo Thompson insists he won't be taking his foot off the gas in his final season with Newcastle, vowing to "go out with a bang" at the Knights. Thompson's club future was one of the hottest storylines of the off-season with the New Zealand Test star in hot demand. Newcastle were
Dungog Pony Club welcomes a boost in rider numbers Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 11, 2025 DUNGOG Pony Club riders have returned to the saddle for their first Instruction Day of the year. Held at the Dungog Showground on Sunday, the rally was for new and returning members and focused on showjumping. While clubs can accept riders up to the age of 24, this year’s group ranges in
Australia’s blueprint for subcontinent cricket success Camden Haven Sport Coffs Coast Sport Dungog Shire Sport Gloucester District Sport Myall Coast Sport Nambucca Valley Sport National News Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 11, 2025 WITH their rout of Sri Lanka, Australia have created a blueprint for success on the subcontinent ahead of a legacy-defining tour to India in 2027. Stand-in captain Steve Smith felt Australia's visit to Galle could "probably not" have gone better than it did as the curtain came down on the second
There’s ‘plenty of cricket’ left in Ashes-bound Khawaja Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 4, 2025 THERE will be a spot for Usman Khawaja in the Australian team for the home Ashes, and maybe beyond, after a blistering double-century in the Sri Lanka series opener. That's according to coach Andrew McDonald, who sees "plenty of cricket" left in the 38-year-old opener despite public debate about his future
Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long Camden Haven Sport Coffs Coast Sport Dungog Shire Sport Gloucester District Sport Myall Coast Sport Nambucca Valley Sport National News Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2025 USMAN Khawaja will be ready to pull the pin on his own Test career if he ever feels that's what Australia needs, but he has no active retirement plans as he prepares to face Sri Lanka. The 38-year-old's future received renewed interest when he managed only one score above 20 across
Former Dungog junior scores maiden century Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2025 FORMER Dungog junior cricket player Lachie Berry has scored his maiden century playing for Maitland 13s at the LJ Hooker Ballina Stage 3 Carnival. Maitland started the Ballina carnival with a game against the Brisbane Bears. Skipper Leo Field lost the toss and his side was sent into bat. The top order
Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests Dungog Shire Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 20, 2025 STAND-IN Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. The 35-year-old damaged his right elbow while throwing in the field for the Sydney Sixers in their washed-out Big Bash League
Knights’ Bradman turns to Gagai in bid to be the best Dungog Shire Sport Gloucester District Sport Myall Coast Sport National News Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 13, 2025 NEWCASTLE’S Bradman Best is turning to veteran teammate Dane Gagai in the hope of staking his claim as the NRL's No.1 centre and winning a debut Kangaroos cap. Best, who has played two State of Origin games for NSW, was part of Mal Meninga's Australia squad for last year's Pacific Championships
Cummins’ men lay their legacy with era-defining triumph Dungog Shire Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 7, 2025 PAT Cummins' team have sealed their legacy as one of Australia's finest sides, reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years with a Test win at the SCG. Chasing 162 for victory in the final innings, Australia stumbled early losing 3-19 before Beau Webster finished a perfect debut
