So, staff thought it wise to share some of the best snippets from the sports pages from five years ago to the day.
It’s Bongo Time: Seymour’s Tim Bongetti was the star of the show in Seymour’s one-point win against Mooroopna, kicking three goals, working hard in the engine room, and snatching a game-saving defensive mark in the end.
Physical contest leads to wins: Seymour’s A-grade side beat the Cats by 15 goals, with coach Ash Chapman paying tribute to Sarah Douglas’ outstanding game.
Nagambie in front from behind: The Lakers snatched a one-point win against Lancaster. A Wombats defender's brain fade saw him walk the ball across the line with 20 seconds to go.
Hard injuries: Avenel A-grade coach Kathryn Hard tore all the ligaments in her ankle after landing on an opponent's foot during the second quarter of the Swans 13-goal win against Stanhope.
New Pup: Josh Prudden made his long-awaited debut for the Western Bulldogs.
Young gun: Josh Schache not only helped Vic Country to the national under-18 title, he won the Larke Medal for best player and was named in the All Australian side.
Family fun: Avenel’s Josh Aiken brought up his fifth Group One victory as a harness driver at Melton, combining with Princess Pheonix, which was trained by Josh’s father David.
No luck for locals: The Puckapunyal Army Cup was run at last at Seymour racecourse, with Echuca-trained mare Green Moth taking out the prize.
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