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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

St Albans star Tim Jenkins celebrates a goal in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Why WRFL champion is playing on in 2021

St Albans gun Tim Jenkins has not featured in finals football since 2014 as he chases his first senior flag in the WRFL. He explains why he has remained loyal to the Saints and addresses his future.

Local Footy

Stefan Rasinac (centre) of Aberfeldie in action 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

EDFL makes decision on player points for 2021

The Essendon District Football League has settled questions over how many points players will attract in 2021 after the season was cancelled.

East

North Balwyn celebrates its ECA Dunstan Shield premiership in 2019-20. Picture: Supplied

North Balwyn’s new coach outlines plans for 2020-21

Reigning ECA Dunstan Shield premier North Balwyn has locked in a new coach with a Sheffield Shield appearance to his name, while the Bulls have also had some major changes in their playing ranks.

Local Footy

Airport West players celebrate win in the EDFL Division 1 grand final match between Airport West and Tullamarine played at Windy Hill in Essendon on Saturday 8th September, 2018.

Players at EDFL club make big sacrifice

As local football clubs prepare for salary cap cuts in 2021, a group of Airport West players have demonstrated their loyalty to the club while the Eagles have also locked in a big signing.

Local Footy

Nick Grigg (centre) of Rubertswood reacts during the RDFL grand final, Sunbury, Sunday, September 15, 2019. RDFL footy grand final: Rupertswood v Wallan. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Update on Rupertswood’s coaching search, playing list

The Essendon District Football League’s newest club knows which division it will compete in next season, but who could coach the Sharks and how is the senior squad shaping up?

North West

Keilor Bowler Kaushal Lokuarachchi. VTCA Cricket: Spotswood versus Keilor play at Donald McLean Reserve in Spotswood. Picture: Kris Reichl

Former international signs on at Sunshine United

An ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder and champion of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association will be at a new club this season in a major move.

Local Footy

Steve Grace has been appointed Footscray's VFL coach pictured at Whitten Oval. Picture: Mark Wilson

University Blues appoint ex-AFL assistant as coach

A man with coaching experience at three AFL clubs who is familiar with the VAFA will be calling the shots at top-flight power Uni Blues for the next two seasons.

Local Footy

Nick Grigg (left) of Rubertswood is seen in action during the RDFL grand final, Sunbury, Sunday, September 15, 2019. RDFL footy grand final: Rupertswood v Wallan. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

EDFL makes call on new club Rupertswood

2019 Riddell District league premier Rupertswood will compete in the second tier of its new competition in 2021. EDFL boss Ian Kyte explains why.

Local Footy

Kirk Lang of Oak Park gathers the ball during the EDFL football match between Airport West and Oak Park played at Airport West on Saturday 4th August, 2018.

Former VFL player signs on at Tullamarine

Tullamarine has secured a fourth key recruit since the 2020 season was canned, locking in a classy defender who spent time on Werribee’s VFL list and is a Team of the Year player in the EDFL.

North West

Altona Roosters celebrate their VTCA Division 2 premiership in 2018-19. Picture: Facebook

Why Altona Roosters are not chasing big names

After three consecutive finals appearances in the VTCA, Altona Roosters are confident they are on the right track as they eye a place in the competition’s top flight.

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