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Daniel CencicSports reporter

Daniel Cencic is a sports reporter covering Melbourne’s east and outer east.

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Lilydale coach Ben Neagle in the Eastern Football League (EFL). Picture: Davis Harrigan

Neagle calls time at Lilydale

Eastern Division 1 club Lilydale will begin its search for a new coach following Ben Neagle’s decision to step down.

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VFL footy: Box hill v Werribee at Box Hill City Oval. Box Hill coach Marco Bello addresses players at 3/4 time. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Why local footy clubs are about to snare AFL-quality coaches

Sidelined AFL assistants are scrambling for new roles at suburban level, with several already applying for a VAFA powerhouse’s top role. And local clubs are exploring their options in anticipation of snaring coaches from footy’s top flight.

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Why Boronia can rebound quickly

Amid the uncertainty to grassroots sporting clubs across the state, Boronia president Greg Hannon explains how and why his Eastern league club can bounce back quickly from the coronavirus crisis.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Noah Anderson poses for a photograph during the AFL Draft Combine portrait session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 02, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

YJFL junior Hawk rises in top-flight

In a season of little to cheer about for grassroots clubs, this former Hawthorn Citizens junior-turned-AFL-young gun has given his old outfit plenty to get excited about — including a rising star nomination.

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Knox on the hunt for new coach

‘A bit of a kick in the guts’: First-year mentor Wayne Van Der Ross’ surprise after EFL Division 2 club Knox opens up coaching role. Here’s how the split unfolded…

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EFL (Div 3): Ferntree Gully versus Waverley Blues at Ferntree Gully Reserve.

Ferntree Gully coach’s plan to get jump on rivals

Brent Kiker is yet to coach Ferntree Gully in a match due to the coronavirus crisis, but he has wasted no time casting an eye to 2021, pinpointing one key area for his Eagles in coming months.

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Warrandyte coach Anthony McGregor in the Eastern Football League (EFL). Picture: Davis Harrigan

Why Warrandyte can overcome salary cap cuts

Warrandyte coach Anthony McGregor has backed the proposed salary cap cuts in community footy, with his club holding an ace-card up its sleeve for 2021.

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Lincoln Wong on the go for Wantirna South in the Eastern Football League (EFL). Picture Adrian Waller

How Wantirna South will handle salary cap cuts

After a fruitful off-season delivered a long list of key signings, Eastern league outfit Wantirna South has turned its attention to 2021 as clubs prepare for salary caps to be slashed.

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5 in action during the AFL Outer East (Premier): Upwey Tecoma v Beaconsfi football match in Upwey, Saturday, May 25, 2019. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Upwey-Tecoma on the hunt for new coach

The Tigers are on the hunt for a new coach following the departure of Adam Parker. Club president Craig Waters details what the club is looking for, and how it plans to navigate its search among the COVID-19 landscape.

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East Ringwood locks in coach for 2021

East Ringwood has locked in its coach for 2021 – here’s how he believes his club can bridge the gap to become a contender…

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