PREMIUM Sport Border Raiders’ home opener in photos By Matthew Kappos Apr 29, 2025 Raul Riera and Patrick Barry contest the ball. Photos: Matthew Kappos. Jack Eddy Oval was the battleground as Border Raiders FC men’s side kicked off 2025 with a dominant BASL League 2 win. Dillon Cahill and Daniel Rizani celebrate the opening goal of the second half. Photo by Matthew Kappos Tom Pocklington and Lachlan Lowe go shoulder to shoulder. Photo by Matthew Kappos Samuel Wanesiofa senses his opportunity. Photo by Matthew Kappos Daniel Rizani puts the pressure on Deni keeper Mathew Crothers. Photo by Matthew Kappos Rishabh Kothari and Tanaka Maunganidze deal with a tricky loose ball. Photo by Matthew Kappos Daniel Rizani plays across to Samuel Wanesiofa. Photo by Matthew Kappos Patrick Barry looks to beat his defender. Photo by Matthew Kappos Deniliquin’s Mark Plant delivers a goal kick. Photo by Matthew Kappos Lachlan Gramlick makes the grab. Photo by Matthew Kappos Sport Mixed start for Border Raiders Sport Women’s dominance continues Sport Women’s GVHA sides off to strong start By Matthew Kappos Cadet sports journalist Related Stories Sport Benalla snag pair of wins in round six of GVHABenalla Hockey Club’s juniors were on song in round six. By Contributed Sport Discover how a young table tennis star is making waves in the sport, following her family’s legacy.When Benalla’s Sienna Bajada followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather at the age of 13 in taking up table tennis, she did it for a bit of fun. By Simon Ruppert Sport At just 15, this Benalla teen is a star on the riseClub champion, single digit handicap — and she only started playing golf two years ago. By Alexander Dabb Sport C grade Towners deliver huge highlightThere were premiership-like celebrations at the full time whistle in Violet Town’s C grade netball clash against Shepparton East at the weekend. By Contributed Newsletter Delivered weekly each Wednesday Subscribe to Newsletter Most Popular News Marty Burke’s iconic sign business moves home after 40 years News Driver learns fate in court after tragic crash kills lifelong friend News A new American-style diner is coming to Benalla News Hot-air ballooning revolution: New Benalla station fuels dreams of world championships and more News New initiative aims to end hunger in the Rose City
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Sport Discover how a young table tennis star is making waves in the sport, following her family’s legacy.When Benalla’s Sienna Bajada followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather at the age of 13 in taking up table tennis, she did it for a bit of fun. By Simon Ruppert
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