Local footy wrap: Ex-AFL man on cusp of maiden ton
There were historic upsets, a drought-breaking win and a former AFL player is just two goals away from the first ton of his career. Catch up on all the local footy action.
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‘We can match it with the best’: Williams’ Wickers bag biggest scalp yet
It was first versus second-last on Saturday as Berwick staged one of the upsets of the local footy season, staking its claim to stay put in Eastern’s Premier Division next year.
25 in 25 ranked: Eastern league’s best players since 2000
From modern-day marvels to all-time greats, we’ve named the top 25 players to grace the Eastern league this century. Who made the cut and who missed out?
Named: Victoria’s top under-21 golf guns in 2025
Could the next Adam Scott or Karrie Webb be blooming in our own backyard? There’s no shortage of golf’s next batch of stars emerging on Victoria’s famed courses. Here are the ones to watch.
Bloods bounce benchmark for six straight as young gun stars
It has now beaten every team in its division, and suddenly, Warrandyte sits second after hunting the ladder-leader on Saturday – led by one of its emerging talents.
Dockers sink flag rival in ‘point to prove’ heavyweight bout
Templestowe flexed against arguably its closest Eastern Division 2 flag rival on Saturday to remain on top of the ladder. The coach says his team had been setting itself for this one …
‘Tears’ as Doncaster East toasts 53-year first
Staring at a fourth-straight loss early on Saturday, the Eastern Premier Division outfit rattled home to achieve something it hadn’t in more than half a century of club history …
Open season as Ayres’ Dees hunt Hawks in shootout
A combined 38 goals were kicked on Saturday as a young Montrose stunned one of the Eastern Division 1 teams to beat, setting up a scalding-hot finals race in the run home.
Local footy game abandoned after trainer’s medical episode
A Victorian local footy game was called off on Saturday afternoon after a trainer required an ambulance. Here’s the latest from across the state.
Giant-turned-social-media-star walks in off street
One lucky suburban footy club has signed a second former AFL player in a matter of days – only this one turned up on its doorstep. Latest here.
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