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Brayden MayVictoria/Tasmania Local Sport Editor

Brayden is the Local Sport Editor for Victoria-Tasmania, he covers sport in Melbourne’s northwest and west and also writes for CODE Sports.

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Brayden May

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Western

The players set to shape WFNL women’s season

The best women’s players are ready to make their mark on the 2025 Western Football Netball League season. Here’s a look on who to keep an eye on.

Western

Point Cook Centrals Head Coach Dean Chambers speaks to his players during the round four WFNL TIV Division 1 Senior Mens match between the Point Cook Centrals and Point Cook at Windorah Way Reserve, on May 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

‘Get on the front foot’: Why WFNL coach made early call

One Western Football Netball League club already knows it will be on the lookout for a new coach for the 2026 season. The man departing the role reveals why he made the call so early.

Western

MELBOURNE, JULY 28, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 20 - Collingwood Magpies V Richmond Tigers at the MCG. Umpire Razor Ray Chamberlain officiates. Picture: Mark Stewart

Razor Ray set to make umpiring return

The AFL’s most well known umpire of the modern era is coming out of retirement this weekend to officiate a local footy game in Melbourne’s west.

Vic Amateur

VAFA Premier B football: Old Trinity v Old Ivanhoe at Daley Oval, Marles Playing Fields. Old Ivanhoe player Toby Mclean. Picture: Valeriu campan

Is this local footy’s best midfield?

With three ex-AFL players and a two-time reigning league best-and-fairest one VAFA club might lay claim to having the best local footy midfield in suburban Melbourne.

Essendon

EDFL: Strathmore Community Bank MenÃ¢â¬â¢s Premier Division Round 1. Keilor (SM) vs Deer Park (SM), played at Joe Brown Oval 1, Keilor, Victoria, Saturday 5th April 2025. Keilor Player no 55 kicks a goal. Jubilation. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Class of their own: Inside Keilor’s stunning statement

After an off-season hampered by salary cap breaches, Mick McGuane’s Keilor delivered an almighty statement to start the season. Here’s why they might be even better.

Essendon

Yarraville SeddonÃs Akol Deng during the WRFL Yarraville Seddon v Spotswood football match in Yarraville, Saturday, May 13, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

How WFNL interleague side could shape up

WFNL interleague senior men’s coach Chris Muratore has opened up on the selection process for the return of this year’s competition. Plus, a look at how the side could line up.

Vic Amateur

Callum Copeland made a stunning debut for Old Yarra Cobras.

‘Home truths’, new and returning faces spark Old Yarra Cobras

Old Yarra Cobras were delivered “home truths” in the off-season and it helped spark a round one rout boosted by a new recruit. Get a full wrap of the talking points from the VAFA Divisions.

Western

North FootscrayÃs M. Serafin during the WRFL: Braybrook v North Footscray football match in Braybrook, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

How ‘remarkable’ Devils got off to hot WFNL start

Two seasons ago, North Footscray had players doubling up to fill the senior and reserve grades. In 2025, the club has three sides and about 70 players. We go inside the revitalisation of the Devils.

Essendon

Avondale Heights secured a big win over West Coburg to starts its season.

‘Don’t want a sugar hit’: Inside Heights’ long-term goals

Avondale Heights underwent an off-season makeover on and off the field but as new coach Andrew Kahofer says it’s all about the long-term. Go inside his plans for the club after an opening round win.

Essendon

Brendan Fevola at an East Sunbury training session during pre-season.

Fev helps local footy club end 1344-day winless run

Former AFL star Brendan Fevola made his return to local footy on Saturday helping his new club end its 1344-day losing streak.

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