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Luke D'AnelloLeader sports reporter

Luke D’Anello has been a sports editor/reporter at Leader Community News since 2011. He specialises in local football and cricket.

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Essendon

Lachlan Ronaldson of Glenroy celebrates a goal during the EDFL footy: Airport West v Glenroy played at Airport West on Saturday 4th May, 2019.

Ronaldson leads Glenroy to vital victory

With six key players sidelined, the Roys scored their third win of the EDFL Premier Division season on Saturday. Coach Ross Terranova gives his verdict on the triumph.

Essendon

Roxburgh ParkÃs Hayden Farrelly during EDFL footy: West Coburg v Roxburgh Park in Pascoe Vale South, Saturday, April 17, 2021. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Red-hot Roxburgh Park rolls flag contender

The Magpies on Saturday claimed their most significant win since their 2018 EDFL Division 2 flag, extending their winning run to three games.

Local Sport

Premier Cricket: Prahran v Melbourne University. Damon Egan batting for Prahran. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Premier Cricket stars in Strike zone

A host of players from Victorian Premier Cricket will turn out for Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades Academy teams in the NT.

Western

Lachlan Rainbow in action for Werribee Districts in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Red-hot Rainbow leads Werribee Districts’ romp

Young gun Lachlan Rainbow restricted the WRFL’s most prolific forward as the Tigers booted 10 unanswered goals after halftime.

Western

WRFL footy: Spotswood v Sunshine. Spotswood's Josh Drage releases a handball. Picture: LOCAL LEGENDS PHOTOGRAPHY

Rising Spotswood completes stunning turnaround

The Woodsmen started the WRFL Division 1 season 0-4 and were held goalless when they last tackled Altona. But the perennial contender sent a message to its rivals on Saturday.

Essendon

Still from EDFL brawl between Keilor and Strathmore.

Former AFL player concussed in fiery clash

Strathmore and Keilor produced a top-quality EDFL encounter on Saturday, but the result was overshadowed by a third-quarter scuffle. SEE THE VIDEO.

Essendon

EDFL footy: Oak Park v Keilor Park: Taylor Hotchkin (left) of Oak Park contests ruck against Samuel Pontin of Keilor ParkSaturday, April 24, 2021, in Oak Park, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Can Keilor Park contest EDFL finals?

After a barren run which included a season in recess in 2018, the Devils sit in fourth spot at the halfway mark after a crucial win in Round 9.

Western

Mitch Van Den Berg in action for Altona in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Injury hit Altona wins top-of-the-table battle

The ladder-leader prevailed over Hoppers Crossing in a nail-biting encounter victorious coach Corey McCall described as “finals-like”.

Essendon

EDFL footy: Glenroy v Aberfeldie: Stefan Rasinac of Aberfeldie (left) contests with Eamonn McCuskey of GlenroySaturday, May 22, 2021, in Hadfield, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

How Aberfeldie ended Strathmore’s winning run

The EDFL powerhouse’s established stars and emerging talent combined to topple the in-form Mores, as three-time premiership coach Adam Potter explains.

Western

Josh Wills in action for Yarraville-Seddon in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Manton stars in Yarraville-Seddon’s memorable win

The son of a former AFL defender was best afield as the Eagles claimed a rousing two-point win in WRFL Division 1.

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