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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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Jacob Lawson in action during the NFL preliminary final between Laurimar and South Morang in Whittlesea, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Laurimar locks in new coach for 2021

NFL Division 3 outfit Laurimar has found its replacement for Justin Sherman, and president Alasdair Walker says the club’s senior list could not be in better shape.

Local Footy

Rubertswood reacts after winning the RDFL grand final, Sunbury, Sunday, September 15, 2019. RDFL footy grand final: Rupertswood v Wallan. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Rupertswood’s move to rival league approved

Reigning Riddell District league premier Rupertswood is on the move, joining a rival competition for 2021, with the RDFNL expressing its disappointment.

Local Footy

Who is the best player in EDFL Premier Division?

A decorated captain and league medallist, former VFL star and ex-AFL midfielder with five club best-and-fairest awards feature in our list of the best 20 players in the EDFL’s top competition. Did we get it right?

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Coach Steve Saddington celebrates North Heidelberg's NFL Division 2 flag in 2017. Picture: Nathan McNeill

Dual premiership coach locked in at Northcote Park

Northern Football League Division 1 club Northcote Park has turned to a life member to lead it in 2021 after Barry Mitchell’s departure.

Local Footy

Chris Stewart in action for Deer Park in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Ten-time premiership winner returns to EDFL

One of the leading players in suburban football has departed Deer Park after playing a key role in the WRFL powerhouse’s run of seven flags. The gun tall has put pen to paper with an EDFL club.

Local Footy

Eddie Ford of Western Jets (left) and Brodie Newman.of Calder Cannons in contest during the NAB League footy match at Highgate Recreation Reserve, Craigieburn, Melbourne, Saturday, April 6, 2019. NAB League footy: Calder Cannons v Western Jets. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

How AFL draft prospect is tracking Nat Fyfe

Western Jets star Eddie Ford has been determined not to waste a moment during lockdown as he works to address his flaws, securing an invite to the AFL draft combine. But he has also displayed a bold form of initiative.

Local Footy

Paul Barnard with the premiership cup. 2000 Grand Final. Essendon v Melbourne. MCG.

Barnard outlines vision for Essendon Doutta Stars

AFL premiership player Paul Barnard reveals how he has prepared for a return to coaching at local level after taking on the top job at EDFL outfit Essendon Doutta Stars and what attracted him to his junior club.

Local Footy

Todd Lawrie in action for Tarneit in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Dual WRFL league best-and-fairest switches clubs

One of the leading players in Western Region Football League Division 3 is on the move, signing on with a one of his former club’s rivals in a big off-season switch.

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New Tarneit WRFL coach Justin Palmer. Picture: Supplied

Tarneit appoints new coach for two seasons

Tarneit has found its replacement for Mark Elso, locking in a popular member of the playing group as coach for 2021 and 2022.

Local Footy

Essendon Doutta Stars EDFL coach Paul Barnard. Picture: Supplied

AFL premiership player takes EDFL coaching job

Essendon Doutta Stars have found Kyle Hardingham’s replacement for the 2021 EDFL Premier Division season, locking in a well-known figure.

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