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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

EDFL Football: Jacana v Coburg Districts at Jacana Reserve. George Pilipasidis under pressure from Thomas Butler and Nathan Walker. Picture: Steve Tanner

How Coburg Districts plans to rebound

The EDFL Division 2 club is 2-4 after qualifying for finals in 2019 with some noteworthy names missing. Lions coach Tom Gleeson gives an update on the health of his list.

Western

WRFL Division 1 umpires warm up before a match. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Local league’s bid to recruit ex-players as umps

A suburban football competition is offering cash incentives in an effort to attract more former players as officials.

Western

Nathan Halapio in action for Wyndham Suns in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Suns tune up for blockbuster clash with big win

Wyndham Suns boast an average winning margin of 75 points this season and player coach Dean Cachia is firing. They will face the other undefeated team in WRFL Division 3 this weekend.

Essendon

Westmeadows star Robbie Castello in action in the EDFL. Picture: Jamie Morey

Former VFL star suffers serious injury

One of the big names in EDFL Division 1 faces months on the sidelines in a hammer blow to his club’s flag hopes.

Essendon

Braden Padmore of Moonee Valley kicks in to attack during the EDFL football match between Moonee Valley and the Northern Saints played at Pattison St Moonee Ponds on Saturday 13th July, 2019.

Moonee Valley star’s outrageous stats

One of the leading players in EDFL Division 2 was a standout performer on Saturday, delivering a performance his coach rated as one of the best he’d witnessed.

Essendon

EDFL footy: West Coburg v Hillside: Lynden Dunn of West Coburg kicks a goalSaturday, April 24, 2021, in Pascoe Vale South, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Ex-AFL star dominates for West Coburg

Marquee recruit Lynden Dunn produced his best performance of the Essendon District Football League season to lead his team to an emphatic win.

Western

Brenton Payne in action for Hoppers Crossing in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Hoppers Crossing boots 16 consecutive goals in mauling

It was all one-way traffic as a former AFL rookie starred for the WRFL Division 1 club, while victorious coach Steve Kretiuk offers some encouraging words to Yarraville-Seddon.

Essendon

EDFL Football: Greenvale v Strathmore at Greenvale. As rain comes down StrathmoreÃs Mitchell Purcell kicks forward from a centre clearance. Picture: Steve Tanner

Strathmore facing depth test as injuries hit

The EDFL club is sitting pretty on top with a 5-1 record, but some big names are on the sidelines as the Mores prepare for a tough run of fixtures.

Western

Scott Greenhough in action for Deer Park in the WRFL. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Injuries fail to stop never-say-die Deer Park

The WRFL Division 1 club toppled the ladder-leader against all odds after losing three players in the first half, while some big names are set to return in Round 7.

Essendon

EDFL footy Tullamarine v East Keilor: Fabian Brancatisano of East Keilor takes the ballSaturday, April 24, 2021, in Oak Park, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Coach’s message for East Keilor’s critics

The EDFL Division 1 flag favourite delivered its best performance of 2021 on Saturday as its big names fired, with coach Pat Christofi pointing to his side’s depth.

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