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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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Local Footy

East Keilor's coach Nick Grigg celebrates a goal during the Hadfield v East Keilor EDFL match in Hadfield, Saturday,July 29, 2017. (Picture:/Andy Brownbill)

Gun forward returns to EDFL club East Keilor

East Keilor’s already potent forward line has received a boost with a man who booted 70 goals in 2019 returning to the Essendon District Football League Division 1 club.

Local Footy

Tamar Abdallah of the Saints celebrates a goal during the EDFL football match between Moonee Valley and the Northern Saints played at Pattison St Moonee Ponds on Saturday 13th July, 2019.

Northern Saints guns sign on for 2021

Two star midfielders will return to Essendon District Football League Division 2 outfit Northern Saints in 2021 in a major boost.

Local Footy

EDFL Premier Division Round 2. Avondale Heights v Maribyrnong Park. Picture: Jamie Morey.

Maribyrnong Park champion on the move

Essendon District Football League outfit Maribyrnong Park has waved goodbye to its star captain, declaring him “irreplaceable”.

Local Footy

Aaron Di Matteo in action for Essendon Doutta Stars in the EDFL. Picture: Jamie Morey

Taylors Lakes locks in two key signings

Chasing more experience in a bid to climb the Essendon District Football League Division 1 ladder, Taylors Lakes have secured two important ins for 2021.

Local Footy

Maribyrnong Park EDFL Premier Division medal winner Zac Keogh. Picture: Jamie Morey

Former EDFL star joins country footy power

Reigning Goulburn Valley Football League premier Kyabram has locked in a big signing, securing the services of a suburban competition medal winner from a rival club.

East

ECA contender confident despite losing two stars

East Doncaster is preparing to be without two key players in the Eastern Cricket Association this summer, but the flag contender has secured two important ins.

North

Brad Nihill of Heidelberg is seen in action during the DVCA grand final in Yan Yean, Melbourne, Saturday, March 14, 2020. DVCA grand final: Diamond Creek v Heidelberg (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Heidelberg preparing to be ‘hunted’ in DVCA

Heidelberg was the surprise packet of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield season in 2019-20. Can the Tigers back it up this summer?

Local Footy

Newport WRFL coach Ziggy Kadour. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Newport makes call on coach, players praised

Western Region Football League Division 2 outfit Newport has decided who will lead it in 2021, with president Marwan Abouzied crediting the club’s players for their loyalty.

Local Footy

Josh Pound of Aberfeldie reacts after kicking a goal during the EDFL footy preliminary final, at Windy Hill Oval, Essendon, Sunday, September 15, 2019. EDFL footy: Aberfeldie v Strathmore. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Former EDFL star signs at Woodend-Hesket

Riddell District Football League outfit Woodend-Hesket has secured a former VFL-listed player for 2021 as coach Ben Tankard gives an update on the Hawks’ senior list.

Local Footy

North Heidelberg coach Jimmy House in the Northern Football League (NFL). Picture: Nathan William Media

Airport West mentor lands VFL coaching job

Essendon District Football League outfit Airport West is on the hunt for a new coach, with Jimmy House securing a position at state league level. But he is keen to stay involved with the club.

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