As the new year approaches, we look back at the most read sport stories of 2019.
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'Chooka' gets busy living life
Twelve months on from the fight for his life, Peter Doherty caught up with Josh Hanlon. And you can't help but be inspired.
The man they call Chooka certainly hasn't let the amputation of his right hand and both legs below the knee stop him with skiing for Australia just one of the new life goals for the 22-year-old.
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Tributes flow for Jim Daniher
He's the patriarch of one of the Riverina's most famous football families and Jim Daniher's death triggered reaction from across the country.
The 90-year-old was a farmer right to the end, dying in his work boots after an accident on the family property in Ungarie, but his legacy lives on.
Greyhound death earns bans
The findings of an inquiry into the death of greyhound Better Cruise in the back of a car at Wagga Showground captured plenty of interest.
Owner Tanya Kemp was barred four for years for her role, trainer Ben Talbot had his sentence reduced to four months after having one of his three charges overturned while Wagga veterinarian Mark Sayer was later cleared on appeal.
Baker 'one of the greats'
Anthony Baker was remembered as one of the greatest cricketers to play in Wagga after losing his long battle with cancer.
Tributes flowed for the 59-year-old who former teammates described as a lovable larrikin and one of the best blokes you would ever meet.
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Group Nine player movements
Three of the top 10 most read stories for 2019 where about the comings and goings of Group Nine players.
Dana Ratu's switch from Kangaroos to Southcity for 2020 definitely caught the eye as did Mathew Lyons making his return to Group Nine with Gundagai and Matt Forysth packing his bags for a sea change.
Allan Hull calls it a day
When the gates crash back at the start of the Wagga Gold Cup, or when they hit the line in a tight finish at Wagga trots you can hear the dulcet tones of Allan Hull, but after being the voice of racing in the Riverina for over 50 years Allan Hull will hang up his binoculars next month.
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Rose's emotional tribute
Of all the grand final stories, it was Gundagai's reserve grade triumph that really captured attention when Chris Rose dedicated his man of the match performance to his younger brother Joey, who died earlier this year.
Under 17.5s in the spotlight
Marrar became the first team to beat East Wagga-Kooringal in the under Farrer League under 17.5 grand final but it was the Hawks query over the qualification process that captured readers.
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