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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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Kayne Murphy (centre left) of Rubertswood reacts after kicking a goal during the RDFL grand final, Sunbury, Sunday, September 15, 2019. RDFL footy grand final: Rupertswood v Wallan. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

EDFL club bosses have say on Rupertswood

It is the burning question in EDFL circles – should new club Rupertswood be placed in Division 1 or Division 2 in 2021 after claiming last year’s RDFL flag? Rival club presidents give their verdicts.

Local Footy

Strathmore star Adam Iacobucci in action in the EDFL. Picture: Jamie Morey

Can Strathmore claim the EDFL flag in 2021?

A candid Strathmore coach Matthew Horne addresses his team’s hopes of rebounding from consecutive preliminary final losses next season and explains why he is opposed to recruiting heavily after salary caps were slashed statewide.

North West

Keilor VTCA assistant coach Wayne Wunhym, coach Duncan Harrison and assistant James McConnell. Picture: Supplied

New-look Keilor assembles top coaching team

Victorian Turf Cricket Association outfit Keilor believes it boasts the best coaching set up “outside district cricket” for 2020-21 but the Blues are set to be without several key players.

Local Footy

Uni Blues celebrate with the trophy after VAFA (Premier) Grand Final: University Blues v St Kevin's on Sunday, September 22, 2019, in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Five-time premiership coach exits VAFA power

University Blues president Tim Rourke gives an update on the VAFA Premier club’s search for a new coach and its playing list after the departure of its 2019 premiership mentor.

Local Footy

Matthew Wright in action for Point Cook Centrals in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

How Point Cook Centrals are building for Division 1

Point Cook Centrals have bold ambitions after a claiming the WRFL Division 3 flag in 2018 and exceeding external expectations last year, as coach Darren Findlay explains.

Local Footy

TAC Cup footy: Western Jets V Calder Cannons. Action shots of both teams Jets coach Torin Baker

Former Jets coach not ‘bitter’ after losing AFL job

Is a return to the local football ranks on the radar for Torin Baker? The former Western Jets boss and Geelong Football League champion discusses his next move after he was let go by Hawthorn.

North West

November 23, 2019 Ivanhoe Bowler Yoshan kumara in action.Picture: Stuart Milligan

Deer Park secures two gun recruits

Deer Park’s hopes of improving on last season’s fifth-placed finish have received a massive boost, with two star all-rounders crossing from VSDCA clubs.

Local Footy

EDFL footy: Pascoe Vale v Maribyrnong Park. Maribyrnong Park players. Picture: Josie Hayden

Maribyrnong Park appoints ex-VFL assistant, looks forward

Maribyrnong Park’s new coach has revealed his vision for the top-flight EDFL side after replacing Dean Laidley at the helm, and the Lions have plenty of reasons to be optimistic as clubs prepare to tackle salary cap cuts in 2021.

Local Footy

Perfect 10: Best to play in the Sunraysia league

Countless gun players have strutted their stuff in the Sunraysia Football League before graduating to the VFL/AFL ranks. Our top 10 includes two Brownlow medallists. Did we get it right?

Local Footy

Sam Laffan in action for Craigieburn in the EDFL. Picture: Jamie Morey

Tullamarine’s off-season recruiting triple treat

Division 1 premiership aspirant Tullamarine has received a boost with two members of Craigieburn’s 2019 premiership team putting pen to paper, while a star defender has returned to the club.

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