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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.

Several big names have linked with WRFL clubs since clearances re-opened ahead of the 2021 season. Here are all the big moves.

New Greenvale coach Darren Bewick gives his assessment of the EDFL club’s new faces and reveals one star player could return in 2021.

After struggling in the VSDCA for several seasons, Sunshine’s First XI has become a genuine force in the VTCA. Here’s why.

The WRFL Division 2 club has secured a boost as coach David Battistella prepares to roll out a new-look side. Here are all the changes at the Devils.

Star signing Peter Dickson reinforced his reputation as a big-game player in East Doncaster’s ECA grand final triumph despite injury.

Do pre-season hitouts take on extra significance after a cancelled season? We asked three leading EDFL coaches.

Tipped as a big improver in the lead up to the 2020-21 VTCA season, Sunshine United has delivered to earn a shot at glory.

A midfielder with six years of experience at AFL level has signed with a Western Region Football League club for 2021.

There has been no shortage of action since transfers re-opened ahead of the 2021 season, with several ex-AFL and VFL players joining EDFL clubs.

After 13 wins in the past three years, Oak Park is expected to enjoy more EDFL success in 2021.