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Decider ... @BCC1842 and @PrestonCC1860 both chased down outright preliminary final victories to set up a blockbuster @SubbiesCricket North-South grand final. Here’s how they did it >>> bit.ly/4t09WdJ

Flags ... Preston Baseballers made it back-to-back @NMCA1922 Jika Shield premierships - and four in six seasons - as Daniel Castrucci continued his love of the big stage. STORY: bit.ly/47P2xpm

Flag fight ... When Matt Doric walked to the crease at 7-63 all looked lost for @YarravilleCCC before one of the most remarkable fightbacks delivered a dominant @official_vtca premiership triumph. STORY: bit.ly/3NwfzkL

Best of ... There have been a host of outstanding performances in the Gisborne District McIntyre Cup. We’re celebrating the season’s best in our Team of the Year >>> bit.ly/3Nq32PY

David v Goliath ... It’s the small local cricket club, tucked away in Reservoir, that is eyeing a slice of history. In its first NMCA top-flight season, Fiji Victorian Cricket Club is chasing a flag. STORY: bit.ly/47P2xpm

Record breaker ... @CoburgCC1856’s single-season run-scoring record had stood for 92 years but Cameron Kidd’s brilliant campaign with the bat has set a new high mark. @SubbiesCricket STORY: bit.ly/40ZueIj

Sweet victory ... A 19-year drought ended against the neighbouring arch-rival, Williamstown CYMS' premiership will be long remembered. These are the heroes that won the flag. STORY: bit.ly/47uJHnq

Subbies ... @PrestonCC1860's title defence is still alive after a stunning upset, while Caulfield's ends at the hands of arch-rival @BCC1842 and @RoostersMCC1859 edge Elsternwick in an absorbing weekend of @SubbiesCricket finals. WEEKEND WRAP: bit.ly/40ZueIj

Burnside Springs United claimed its first VTCA top grade premiership on the back of a grand final performance which was inspired by one of the competition’s stars while one young gun was remarkably handed a debut. STORY: bit.ly/47uJHnq

Flag push ... St.Bernards (@sboccc) is eyeing the ultimate prize but first the @SubbiesCricket front-runner must overcome a curse that has cruelled it for four years. STORY: bit.ly/40ZueIj

Opportunity knocks ... Airport West St Christophers Cricket Club has to chance to do something special and bury an old hurt when it takes to the field in the @official_vtca Senior Division grand final. STORY: bit.ly/3NwfzkL

Elite XI ... As @SubbiesCricket North-South group finals kick off, we’re celebrating the best the season had to offer in our Team of the Year. Check out the elite level of talent in this XI >>> bit.ly/3MP6hAg

Weapons ... dominant bowlers, brutal batters and star all-rounders are set to lead the charge in the @official_vtca grand finals this weekend. See who is tipped to make a difference >>> bit.ly/4cDOAht

Flag shot ... @YarravilleCCC’s season was hanging by a thread but two good weeks later and the @official_vtca heavyweight is into another grand final and eyeing another premiership triumph. STORY: bit.ly/3NwfzkL

Stat smasher ... after making a late return from Sheffield Shield duties, Dylan Brasher smashed a @footsc legend’s 59-year-old record with his fourth century of the @vicpremcricket season. STORY: bit.ly/4cuLegD

Weekend wrap ... it was a mad scramble for finals spots as St Bernard’s, Elsternwick and Brighton boosted their flag hopes but a perennial @SubbiesCricket powerhouse has missed out. HIGHLIGHTS: bit.ly/3MP6hAg

Weekend wrap ... with a grand final place on the line, these are the players that stood up and delivered for their clubs. Check out all the highlights from a dramatic weekend of @official_vtca semi-finals. TALKING POINTS: bit.ly/4rVeGBb

Finals ready ... @footscc is sweating on the availability of its captain and star bat Dylan Brasher but coach Dale McDonald remains confident his side can win even without him. @vicpremcricket STORY: bit.ly/4cuLegD

Best of ... After a sensational summer, we’re celebrating the best @vicpremcricket talents in our Team of the Year. Check out who made the cut and who’s stiff >>> bit.ly/3MKm2sd

Season's best ... The 2025-26 season has seen some sensational performances with bat and ball across the @official_vtca. We’ve named the best of the best in our six Teams of the Year >>> bit.ly/3OPn1YA