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Tallangatta faces grand final shot after seven years away from finals

Tallangatta plays its first senior finals series in seven years. It faces Barnawartha in a preliminary final on Saturday at Sandy Creek to reach the grand final.

Why it mattersAfter seven lean years away from finals, Tallangatta's return offers the club and town a rare chance at a grand final.

AustraliaTallangatta's preliminary final on Saturday will determine if the local club reaches its grand final for the first time since 2019, drawing regional support across north-east Victoria.

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Rose KO'd McCormick in 1957 Wangaratta brawl; father and grandfather removed

Jack McCormick was knocked out while tagging Collingwood legend Bob Rose in 1957.

Why it mattersThe story shows how intense sport rivalry once divided a small town and sparked real violence.

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Soccer player Renee Page named Team of the Year after five years in netball

Renee Page, who switched from soccer to netball five years ago and knew barely any rules at first, was selected in this year's Tallangatta and District Netball Association Team of the Year.