Embattled Eastern club enters recess
A proud Eastern club will not take the field this season, with the league breaking its silence just days out from round one. Latest here.
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Cougars’ plan to cover league medallist
Eastern league Division 4 contender Kilsyth has provided an update on the return of one of its brightest stars amid a long injury lay-off – but the Cougars have a plan to cover his absence.
Champion midfielder departs Eastern league power
One of South Croydon’s most decorated players has departed the Eastern Premier club for a rival league – but the coach has a plan to cover his loss.
‘Huge’: Tall talent to Kanga-Rams in late boost
A veteran ruckman of more than 250 games’ experience has landed at Eastern Division 4 club Croydon North-MLOC just days out from the first bounce.
‘Horrific’ injury ends local footy scratch-match
A final practice hitout between two clubs in Melbourne’s north ended prematurely on Saturday following a “horrific” injury. Latest here.
Local footy salary cap future revealed
Plagued by a horror off-season where several local footy clubs were found to have breached player payment rules, AFL Victoria has revealed its plans for the controversial salary cap amid calls for it to be scrapped.
Why local footy is true heartbeat of our city
Melbourne’s local footy clubs are the heartbeat of its suburbs. As a new season begins, DAN CENCIC explores their impact on daily life. See how to get your ultimate guides in this weekend’s Herald Sun.
Game on: Eastern league 2025 season preview
Star recruits, flag fancies, predictions and more. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Eastern league season.
Early warning? Rowville stars stun in scratch-match
It may only be March, but could the Hawks have put their Premier Division rivals on notice? The Eastern league power had several VFL names missing but put on a clinic on Saturday.
‘Hot footy’ set to light up suburban ‘Opening Round’
The clubs had contrasting fortunes in 2024 – but the Coldstream coach is expecting a tough season-opener with Silvan on Saturday as the pair stage Melbourne’s only match for premiership points.
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