Hattah Desert Race 2025 competitor Max Rikys placed in the top five per cent of his class this year.
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Rechelle Zammit
From packed indoor courts to sunlit ovals and quiet moments of focus on the green, sport once again proved to be a powerful thread running through the community this year.
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Across countless weekends and week nights, athletes of all ages stepped up — chasing wins, honing skills, supporting teammates and simply showing up for the love of the game.
This gallery is a snapshot of that journey — the determination etched on faces mid-contest, the joy of connection between teammates, and the pride that comes with putting on their club jumper.
It captures not just results, but the moments in between: preparation, perseverance and passion.
Being able to document these sporting moments throughout the year through the lens has been a privilege — celebrating effort as much as achievement, and showcasing the diversity of sport that continues to thrive across the region.
As the year draws to a close, these images stand as a reminder of why sport matters — bringing people together, creating memories, and reflecting the spirit of the community both on and off the field, courts and bowling greens.
Luca Parnis tore up the track during the third round of the Junior Victorian MX Titles.
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Rechelle Zammit
Madi Healey came home with a well earned silver medal after competing in the International Six Days Enduro.
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Rechelle Zammit
Cobram's Tyron Baden and Numurkah's Travis Down had a Barney during their Murray Football League senior football round five game.
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Rechelle Zammit
Brisbane Fuse Saelea Muduioa and Manly Margies' Sara Hyko during the Ultimate Frisbee Championships.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shepparton Gators' Lucas O'Hora sizes up Portland Coasters' Mike Allen.
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Rechelle Zammit
Jeongsin Taekwondo's Oliver Flight tests a high kick on Koryo Taekwondo's Josh Kennedy in the Junior 15-17 group.
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Rechelle Zammit
Nagambie batters Kayla Shepherd (left) and Breanna Davison discuss their plan of attack.
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Rechelle Zammit
East Shepparton’s Kelvin Beacon releases with force against Seymour VRI.
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Rechelle Zammit
Mooroopna import Cyrus Shafi.
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Rechelle Zammit
Kialla's Ava Burns, 5, and Shepparton's Elizabeth Enever, 4, fly for a mark during the AFL Victoria school holiday program.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shepparton A-grade celebrated an amazing 2025 win.
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Rechelle Zammit
SYC's Kim Starkey keeps her eyes on the prize keeping the ball away from Echuca-Moama.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shepparton Swans' Tyreece Collison collects the footy during the match against Kyabram.
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Rechelle Zammit
Tatura's Isabella Pellegrino and Shepparton South's Ella McIntyre fight for possession.
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Rechelle Zammit
Rumbalara's Nhykira Mansfield, Shepparton United's Emily Zampaglione and Rumbalara's Ruby Winmar during the semi-final match.
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Rechelle Zammit
Longwood's Ebony Kinnear and Avenel's Ashley Hansen during the round 16 game.
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Rechelle Zammit
Lauren Jackson tries to guard Shepparton’s Sylvie Dickind, 10, during the She Hoops Holiday Camp.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shepparton United’s Riley Onley profile was drafted by Melbourne Football Club during the AFL Rookie Draft.
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Rechelle Zammit
Euroa Rams' Dennis Taylor gave it his best during the Croquet Preliminary Finals.
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Rechelle Zammit