Former VFL ruckman, ex-AFL forward lift Lions to big scalp
Doncaster East hits the halfway mark of the season right in the finals hunt after claiming one of the comp’s most sought-after scalps on the road, led by two of its biggest names …
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How ‘backs to the wall’ Baysie staged Beacy boilover
With just one win from six matches, the odds were firmly stacked against Bayswater in its trip to Beaconsfield on Saturday. What followed was a mammoth upset …
‘Extra special’: Bloods reignite season in second-half blitz
A top-four spot awaited the winner – and Warrandyte delivered to breathe life into its Eastern Division 4 campaign, answering the coach’s challenge on Saturday.
‘Incredibly proud’: End of an era as Ejaaz calls time on top job
Fitzroy Doncaster will soon instil a new leader following decorated skipper Ejaaz Alavi’s call to end his seven-year stay as captain of the Victorian Premier Cricket outfit.
‘Get back on track’: Crucial month awaits Oaks, coach declares
It may well have thrown its season a lifeline on Saturday – but the next few weeks could be make or break for Eastern Division 3 outfit Oakleigh District, as the coach weighs in.
Fourths to firsts: The rise of the Subbies’ U21 star
Little over two years ago, Bayswater’s Jakey Pietz was toiling away in the fourths. On Thursday, the 16yo was named the VSDCA’s best under-21 player. Bound for Premier Cricket next season, the off-spinning prodigy is daring to “dream as big as possible” …
‘Point to prove’: Sharks’ hunt unshaken in hot start
Park Orchards has barely put a foot wrong following its Division 1 grand final capitulation last September, with the weekend netting yet another scalp. Here’s who has fired.
‘Extremely important’: The gun defender propelling the Jets
Fresh off a stint in the SANFL, Heathmont’s Harry Isaacs has been a revelation for the Eastern Division 2 club this season in his return – helping the Jets to a big win on Saturday.
Wild comebacks, wins after the siren and ex-AFL stars headline local footy
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
‘Relief’ as elder statesmen lift Bulldogs to drought-breaking victory
Led by a band of its ever-reliable stars, South Croydon has broken through for its first victory of the season – while continuing Mitcham’s winless Premier Division start.
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