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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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Western

Parkside WRFL playing assistant coach Shaun Campbell calls the shots. Picture: Vladimir Bera

Recruits lift Parkside to vital Round 1 victory

Flag contender Parkside rolled out several key signings in its WRFL season opener, including two league best and fairest winners.

Essendon

EDFL Football: Tullamarine v West Coburg at Tullamarine. Jacob Osei-Duro stands firm. Picture: Steve Tanner

Nine recruits help Tullamarine topple flag rival

The Demons fielded a new-look side, including star signing Dean Limbach, in Round 1 while some well-known names played reserves.

Western

Will Young celebrates a goal for Caroline Springs in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Ex-AFL pair fires for Caroline Springs

The much-improved Lakers made an early statement in WRFL Division 1 by toppling Deer Park for the first time.

Western

Brenton Payne in action for Hoppers Crossing WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

How Hoppers rebounded from challenging pre-season

Hoppers Crossing experienced a disjointed preparation for its WRFL season opener against Spotswood, and responded superbly.

VideoEssendon

Maribyrnong Park debutant seals heart-stopping win

Five players made their senior debuts for the Lions in Saturday’s EDFL season opener, with one nailing the match-winner. SEE THE MOMENT.

Essendon

EDFL Football: Westmeadows v East Keilor at Westmeadows. Heath Shaw. Picture: Steve Tanner

Heath Shaw’s Cougars score crushing EDFL win

East Keilor issued a early warning to its flag rivals as its big-name recruits fired in Round 1 of the EDFL season.

Western

Could this be the most gripping WRFL season ever?

We detail the key ins, outs and analyse each WRFL Division 1 club ahead of Round 1 — and the contenders are lining up.

Essendon

Dean Clare in action during the EDFL Tullamarine v Westmeadows football match in Tullamarine, Saturday, June 22, 2019. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Can Westmeadows take down star-studded East Keilor?

The two EDFL Division 1 contenders will meet in Saturday’s opening round as Heath Shaw makes his EDFL debut.

Western

WRFL footy: Manor Lakes V Caroline Springs. No 17 Brian Lake. Picture: David Smith

Lake gets green light for local footy return

The three-time Hawthorn premiership player is set to take the field this weekend after his life ban was overturned.

Essendon

Moonee Valley star Luke Ryan in action in the EDFL. PictureL Jamie Morey

Can Moonee Valley be beaten in 2021?

With a long list of recruits and no major outs, the Fog are expected to be the pacesetter in EDFL Division 2. But coach Shanon Carroll has one concern.

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