Matthew Petherick (pictured above) is making a name for himself as a high-flying marking machine, much like the Collingwood defender.

The Standard sports journalist Brian Allen ventured to Mack Oval this week to see what all the fuss is about, becoming Petherick's stepladder.

You catch watch the result here.

We also caught up with the Hampden league coaches to find out who their respective club's most improved players are so far this season.

Click here for the football list and here for the netball picks.

Swimmers hit the pool at Aquazone over the long weekend for Warrnambool Swimming Club's annual shortcourse meeting.

It was a special event for one teenager who recorded eight personal bests.

Below is a collection of other stories which made news this week.

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Until next week, may the best team win.

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Justine McCullagh-Beasy

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