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YP Sporting Icons: Rick Davies - The Jumbo Prince of SA footy

A dominant player and one of Sturt coach Jack Oatey’s disciples, E.R. Rick Davies was a giant of South Australian football — and one of its great characters — during the golden era of 1970 to 1985. The lad from Port Victoria — originally...

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08 Apr 2025

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On an elevated stage

Super Netball League Aiming for a third consecutive premiership, Adelaide Thunderbirds made a strong statement in their opening game, defeating Melbourne Vixens by 13 goals, 66-53, in Adelaide. Lucy Austin (Bute connections) started at goal shooter...

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08 Apr 2025

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Looking back at Port Victoria FC

It’s been more than four decades since the maroon and white jumper of the Port Victoria Football Club was last worn in competition. Established in 1907, the club originally donned blue and red, and joined the Yorke Valley Football League in 1910...

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08 Apr 2025

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Bowls: YP wins Prestige Medley

The Region 2 (Yorke Peninsula) side which won the Bowls SA Men’s Prestige Medley played at Modbury on March 29 and 30. In no particular order are, pairs players Michael Davies and Simon Geater-Johnson; triples players Robert Scott, Daryl...

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08 Apr 2025

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Interschool sports day results

All nine Yorke Peninsula secondary schools took part in the annual Yorke Peninsula Secondary Schools Athletics Carnival, held at Moonta Area School on Tuesday, 25 March. Yorke Peninsula schools sport convener Aaron Smith said it was fantastic to see...

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08 Apr 2025

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Local bowlers win state finals

It was Bowls SA state finals at Holdfast Bay last week, March 31 to April 4. Yorke Peninsula had representatives in all events and was involved in three title-winning teams. Debbie Dennis (Port Broughton) won the women’s triples with West Lakes...

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08 Apr 2025