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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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Essendon

Brne in action for East Sunbury. EDFL footy: East Sunbury v Hadfield. Picture:Rob Leeson.

East Sunbury gives update on injury woes

There is some good news around the corner for the EDFL Division 2 club after 11 players were on the sidelines for its last fixture.

Western

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Jordan Boyd of the Bulldogs kicks the ball during the round six VFL match between Frankston and Footscray at Skybus Stadium on May 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Inside elite kicker’s rapid rise to AFL ranks

Jordan Boyd is the latest Spotswood player to graduate to the elite level and has been tipped to thrive, but what is the 22-year-old’s best position?

Local Sport

Trent Waring of Greenvale bowling to Nishal Perera of Essendon during the Premier Cricket: Greenvale v Essendon at Greenvale Reserve on Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Greenvale, Victoria, Australia.Picture: Hamish Blair

Premier paceman returns to Taylors Lakes

A fast bowler with Alex Hales on his list of victims has signed on with the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association outfit.

Local Sport

Sunshine UnitedÃs Kaushal Lokuarachchi during the VTCA grand final between Sunshine United and Doutta Stars in Albion, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Picture: Andy Brownbill

VTCA club lands former international, first-class player

Sunshine has locked in two big recruits as it chases a spot in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association’s top flight.

Essendon

Patrick Rose of Avondale celebrates a goal with Mathew Cravino during the EDFL match between Maribyrnong Park and Avondale Heights played at the Bouldevard in Moonee Ponds on Saturday 16th April, 2016. Picture: Mark Dadswell

Gun goalkicker poised to return to former club

An Essendon District Football League club is set to get a major boost by gaining a VFL premiership winner and century goal-scorer.

Essendon

EDFL footy: Hadfield v Burnside Heights: Keegan Shrimpton of Hadfield in actionSaturday, May 22, 2021, in Hadfield, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Happy Hawks deliver devastating third quarter

With the EDFL Division 2 fixture in the balance at half-time, Hadfield lifted to blow Burnside Heights away in the third term as its ruckman starred.

Western

Brydan Hodgson in action for Spotswood WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Has local footy power turned the corner?

The Western Region Football League’s most successful club has claimed three consecutive wins after a 0-4 start to 2021, cruising to an 89-point triumph on Saturday.

Essendon

The bolter shaking up the EDFL’s pecking order

Avondale Heights has already bettered its wins tally from three of the past four seasons in 2021 and fielded a side with 20 one-point players on Saturday.

NAB League

Western Jet delivers stunning burst, top prospects fire

A match-winning star turn from a small forward lifted the Jets to a memorable victory, while coach Robbie Chancellor talks up the club’s draft prospects.

Essendon

Maribyrnong ParkÃs Scott Clarke during the EDFL football match between Maribyrnong Park and Strathmore in Moonee Ponds, Saturday, May 8, 2021. Picture: Andy Brownbill

How Maribyrnong Park took down EDFL rival

Coach Brad Swain gives his verdict on the Lions’ crucial victory and discusses their ‘special’ culture after recruits from both sides fired on Saturday.

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