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Talbot’s Matthew Vernon, pictured in the 2025 Goldfields Champion of Champions, will attempt to make it three titles in four years.

Champion of Champions returns this Sunday

The cream of the Goldfields Playing Area crop will partake in a winner takes all battle royal for the right to call themselves Goldfields Champion of Champions.

30 January, 2026

Jude McGuire helped Clunes reach a defendable total with the bat on day one.

Clunes look to defend 171 versus Laane

After returning against Colts Phelans, Ben Hoban will be keen to put some runs on the Princes Park scoreboard tomorrow.

Owls hope to finally return to Princes Park nest

Dayne Baker will look to replicate his three-wicket haul versus Carisbrook back in round six.

Colts will attempt three-peat over Carisbrook

Following round 12’s cancellation due to excessive heat, Sandra Caldecoat’s Highland Gold now only has two matches left to navigate as they look to keep their top four spot.

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Midweek Bowls axed due to heat

Beaufort’s leading A grade run-scorer Jarrod Blandford made an instant impact stepping in for Beaufort Blue last weekend, guiding his team to a historic victory over Avoca with a superb 100.

Blandford’s 100 hands Avoca first loss

Nafis Shaikh, who dazzled in the MDCA’s Sharp Shield win in December, will lead the International XI alongside Oliver Bennett on Sunday as co-captain.

Fourteen of the MDCA’s brightest stars named to tackle Melbourne Country Week

It’s a moment Benjamin Grant will likely never forget. Beaufort’s rising star completed every backyarders childhood dream with a hat-trick in the MDCA’s Kirton Shield win over Grenville to the delight of his teammates.

MDCA’s young guns star in Kirton Shield

Chris Williams was outstanding on the weekend, leading Dunolly Blue to victory against the previously undefeated Maryborough Highland Society in division one.

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Dunolly Blue throws weekend curveball

Extreme heat forces MDCA to cancel matches - feature photo

Extreme heat forces MDCA to cancel matches

Maryborough Pumas president Travis Cain, coach Lauchlan Williams and Scott Hurley are excited for the 2026 season to arrive.

Maryborough Pumas ready to pounce in 2026

Dylan Davies raises his bat to his teammates, who were very appreciative of his 54 on Saturday.

Laanecoorie Dunolly in control despite a Dylan Davies led Clunes fightback

Facing severe challenges from Clunes and Carisbrook for their top four spot, Lachlan Oddie’s Beaufort Bulls can take control of their finals destiny when they play Maryborough in their homecoming to Princes Park.

Owls fly back to Princes Park versus Beaufort

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