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Brenton Cook. Man in blue Nike jacket holding Mitre soccer ball on grass field with goal posts behind

Brenton Cook reaches 400 games, sole milestone in club history

Brenton Cook played his 400th senior game for Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club in the Albury Wodonga Football Association last weekend. He is the only player in club history to reach 400 games.

Why it mattersReaching 400 games takes real commitment and durability in sport. For a small regional club, it shows two decades of growth and success built on loyalty.

AustraliaThis is a milestone for one of Australia's regional soccer leagues. Cook's achievement and the club's journey from struggling to powerhouse is a story of local community sport building something lasting.

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Rockhampton Olympic. Group photo of officials in business suits with athletes in sports wear on grassy outdoor venue

✓ The Sydney Morning HeraldSport & Play

Premier won't budge on Rockhampton Olympic rowing despite World Rowing doubts

Queensland's Premier says the Fitzroy River will host 2032 Olympic rowing despite doubts from World Rowing. Their approval has not yet come.

Why it mattersIf World Rowing or the IOC blocks the Rockhampton plan, Queensland would need a new venue. It must happen at the last minute. This would disrupt the 2032 Games schedule.