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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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WRFL footy: Yarraville-Seddon Eagles v Parkside. Parkside at quarter time with coach Chris Murtore. Picture: Josie Hayden

Prospect of Division 1 no longer frightens Parkside

Parkside coach Chris Muratore says the statewide salary cap cuts have given the Western Region Football League club hope it is capable of competing in the top flight.

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Jesse Castan in action during the NAB League football match between Oakleigh Chargers and Sandringham Dragons in Werribee, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Full list of Victorian AFL Draft Combine invites

The best young talent in Victoria will be assembled for the state’s AFL Draft Combine later this year ahead of the AFL and AFL Women’s drafts. See all the names here.

North West

Jordan Buckingham of Footscray bowling during the Premier Cricket: Essendon v Footscray match played at Windy Hill on Saturday 7th Dec, 2019.

Why Footscray paceman is bowling them over

Footscray bowler Jordan Buckingham reveals the big names behind his rapid improvement in Premier Cricket after he was picked in CV’s Emerging Performance Squad.

Local Footy

Aberfeldie coach Adam Potter during the EDFL Aberfeldie v Pascoe Vale football match in Aberfeldie, Saturday, June 15, 2019.Picture: Andy Brownbill

Why decorated coach couldn’t leave Aberfeldie

Three-time premiership coach Adam Potter explains his decision to re-sign with Aberfeldie for 2021 and addresses the changes to the EDFL club’s senior list.

North West

Glen Sheahan of Altona square drives for four during the Sub-District cricket match between Ormond v Altona played at Ormond on Saturday 2nd March, 2019.

New Altona coach outlines 2020-21 expectations

Altona expects to be competing at the pointy end of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season, and it is not difficult to see why with the A’s assembling an impressive line-up.

Local Footy

Who is the best player in EDFL Division 1?

The best 20 players in Essendon District Football League Division 1 have been ranked, with an ex-VFL captain, former AFL-listed defender and a speedy goalkicking midfielder fighting it out for top spot. Did we get it right?

Local Footy

Hamish McIntosh of Strathmore contests a boundary throw in with Andrew Browne of Keilor during the EDFL match between Keilor and Strathmore played in Keilor on Firday 25th March, 2016. Picture: Mark Dadswell

Former AFL big man returns to the EDFL

One of the best top-flight players in the history of the Essendon District Football League will be showcasing his ability in 2021 after re-joining a competition powerhouse.

Local Footy

Patrick Baccari of Greenvale (right) under pressure from Jason Denny of Airport West during EDFL footy: Airport West v Greenvale on Saturday, August 10, 2019, in Reservoir, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Club president’s ‘cheating’ concern over lower salary caps

One of the most experienced club bosses in metropolitan football has concerns the salary cap cuts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will result in more clubs acting outside the rules. Here’s why.

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VFL Finals. Williamstown vs Essendon at Port Melbourne. 15/09/2019. Williamstowns Nick Meese clears by hand . Pic: Michael Klein.

EDFL’s star recruit re-signs for 2021

The headline signing of last off-season will be in an Aberfeldie jumper next year as coach Adam Potter provides an update on his senior squad.

Local Footy

WRFL footy: Glen Orden celebrates its Division 3 premiership triumph. Picture: Kristen Alebakis

Glen Orden coach reveals WRFL club’s lofty ambitions

Glen Orden hoisted last year’s WRFL Division 3 premiership after a testing period. Now the Hawks are aiming even higher as they rebuild on and off field.

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