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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

Airport WestÃs Alex Penaluna during the EDFL football match between Airport West and Roxburgh Park in Airport West, Saturday, May 8, 2021. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Airport West proves a point with victory

The EDFL Division 1 contender showcased its depth in a thrilling win over West Coburg, but the success came at a cost with a star set for stint on the sidelines.

Essendon

Ozgur Uysal of West Preston-Lakeside celebrates a goal during NFL grand final: Greensborough v West Preston-Lakeside on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Preston, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Former VFL star signs on with Pascoe Vale

The Panthers have received a mid-season boost with an experienced goalkicking midfielder joining the EDFL Premier Division club.

Western

Joel Richardson in action for North Footscray in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

North Footscray delivers season-best display

Coach David Battistella addresses the WRFL Division 2 club’s injury woes in 2021 and talks up one of the Devils’ young stars.

Western

EDFL footy: Avondale Heights v Strathmore: Luke Jarrad of Strathmore handpasses under pressureSaturday, June 19, 2021, in Avondale Heights, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Strathmore tunes up for ‘massive’ fortnight with big win

The Mores have won their past seven games in EDFL Premier Division, but the competition’s two most powerful clubs await.

Essendon

EDFL footy: East Keilor v West Coburg: Victor Micallef of East Keilor (centre) celebrates a goal with team matesSaturday, June 19, 2021, in East Keilor, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

East Keilor conquers rival flag contender

Cougars coach Pat Christofi declared his side was well below its best after it scored a come-from-behind EDFL Division 1 win on Saturday.

Essendon

EDFL footy: Pascoe Vale's Matthew Watson in action. Picture: Aaron Cook

Spearhead lifts Pascoe Vale to vital victory

Ex-AFL player Matt Watson produced a best-afield performance as the Panthers resumed their EDFL Premier Division campaign with an impressive win over Greenvale.

Essendon

EDFL footy Tullamarine v East Keilor: Bradley Allen of Tullamarine handpassesSaturday, April 24, 2021, in Oak Park, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Tullamarine completes remarkable snatch and grab

The Demons were down and out in their EDFL Division 1 clash against Roxburgh Park before launching an extraordinary blitz in the dying stages.

Western

30 players firing in the WRFL this season

Who have been the standouts in the first seven rounds? We name our best 30 WRFL Division 1 players this season as players prepare to return to the field.

Essendon

AberfeldieÃs James Peters and Pascoe ValeÃs Corey Le Favi during the EDFL footy match between Pascoe Vale and Aberfeldie in Pascoe Vale, Saturday, April 17, 2021. Picture: Andy Brownbill

How suburban league protected home-and-away fixture

Despite a three-week break, one metropolitan competition will play all regular-season matches in 2021 after making a call to push back its grand finals.

Western

WRFL footy: Deer Park's Jack Redpath celebrates a goal. Picture: Cody Bench Photography

Deer Park to be boosted by five guns for re-start

Two former AFL-listed players will be among the key inclusions for the WRFL Division 1 club when the season resumes on Saturday.

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