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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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New Rupertswood EDFL coach Arron Bray. Picture: Supplied

Rupertswood locks in new coach for two years

The Essendon District Football League’s newest club has decided who will lead it next season after attracting a quality field of coaching candidates.

Local Footy

Footy Training Richmond Training Todd Elton Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Deer Park locks in two ex-AFL players for 2021

Deer Park’s pursuit of another Western Region Football League flag has received a boost with four significant signings, including two players who earned a shot at the elite level.

Local Footy

Will salary cap pain prove a gain for one footy league?

As suburban football leagues prepare for a very different 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic and significant salary cap cuts, club bosses open up on who might benefit most and address their concerns.

Local Footy

New North Footscray coach David Battistella. Picture: Supplied

Why premiership winner returned to North Footscray

Western Region Football League Division 2 outfit North Footscray has secured the return of a favourite son who has coached three premierships in two competitions.

North West

March 7 Feb 2020 DVCA Cricket: Heidelberg v EppingHeidelberg celebrate a wicket.Picture: Stuart Milligan

DVCA makes key changes for 2020-21 season

The Diamond Valley Cricket Association will have a season of one-day matches in 2020-21, while the finals series will take on a new-look across all grades.

Local Footy

Footballer Darren Bewick. AFL football - Essendon vs North Melbourne Kangaroos match at the MCG 01 Apr 1999.

What attracted former AFL star to Greenvale

Dual Essendon premiership player Darren Bewick addresses why he took on the top job at EDFL outfit Greenvale, how he will lift the Premier Division side back to finals and the reasons for his exit from Eastern Ranges.

Local Footy

EDFL footy: Northern Saints v Moonee Valley. (L-R) Moonee Valley's Richard Potter (21), Saints Mohamed Taleb (15) and Moonee Valley's Corey McGrath (10). Picture: Josie Hayden

How Northern Saints plan to rebound

After losing several top-line players following the 2019 campaign, EDFL Division 2 club Northern Saints are confident they are in a strong position as they start preparations for next season.

Local Footy

Deer Park’s player points victory

Western Region Football League power Deer Park has secured an important win off the field after an appeal to AFL Victoria.

Local Footy

WRFL Division 1 grand final: Deer Park V Hoppers Crossing at Whitten Oval, Footscray. Deer Park's Brendan Fevola celebrate winning the game. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Brendan Fevola decides whether to play on in 2021

AFL champion Brendan Fevola has made a decision on his local football future after he was set to take the field for Deer Park in 2020.

Local Footy

Adam Iacobbuci of Strathmore gets a centre clearance during the EDFL footy: Strathmore v Greenvale match played at Strathmore on Saturday 24th August, 2019.

Why suburban footy clubs may not train until 2021

Usually local football players start pre-season around mid-November. But Melbourne clubs have been told official training sessions may not get the green light until well into next year, giving footballers just weeks to prepare for the season.

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