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Max is a sports reporter for Leader Community News and CODE Sports, covering local and school sports.

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Local Footy

Mitch Wallis in St Kevin's colours. Picture: Supplied.

Wallis’ joyful return to local football

Former AFL fan favourite Mitch Wallis has made a smooth transition into local footy, joining VAFA powerhouse St Kevin’s. Here’s why he is “really enjoying” the new experience.

Local Footy

St KevinsÃ Alastair Richards during the VAFA Old Melburnians v St Kevins football match at Elsternwick Park in Brighton, Saturday, April 29, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

VAFA: Major winners from Round 3

Nail biting wins were the theme of VAFA footy on the weekend with the senior club of newly announced AFL CEO scoring one of the biggest wins of the round. Read more.

Aussie Rules Live Stream

VAFA: Old Brighton v Old Haileybury: Joshua Gasparini of Old Haileybury (L) has a kick smothered by Harry Hill of Old Brighton at Brighton Beach Oval on Saturday 22nd of April 2023 in Brighton, Victoria, Australia.Picture: Hamish Blair

REPLAYS: Old Haileybury find form to smash Blacks

There would be no VAFA redemption for University Blacks as last season’s grand final nemesis again proved too strong. Relive all the action from the big Reserves/Seniors doubleheader.

Local Footy

Greg Hutchison and Paul Groves have been appointed Big V coaches.

Why Greg Hutchison, Paul Groves were appointed Big V coaches

The VAFA has appointed two prominent coaching figures as they look to maintain a strong record at representative level. Read more.

Local Footy

Old Melburnians v University Blues at Elsternwick Park Oval, Brighton, Melbourne, April 15th 2023. University Blues no 5 Picture : George Sal

Player stats: The VAFA players in hot form early

It has been a strong start to the VAFA season. See which players have fired early.

Local Sport

Ivan Franjic in action for Melbourne Knights: Picture: Mikko Robles

NPL Talking Points: Knights on roll, penalty drama

Melbourne Knights continued their strong form, Oakleigh Cannons were deadly from set pieces and there was penalty drama in NPL2 and NPL3.

Local Footy

VAFA: Old Brighton v Old Haileybury: Alfred Jarnestrom of Old Brighton at Brighton Beach Oval on Saturday 22nd of April 2023 in Brighton, Victoria, Australia.Picture: Hamish Blair

VAFA: Who is the actual premiership favourite

The second weekend of the VAFA season was stacked with nail-biting finishes. Read about them here and the leading flag contenders.

Aussie Rules Live Stream

Old Melburnians v University Blues at Elsternwick Park Oval, Brighton, Melbourne, April 15th 2023. University Blues Ayce Cordy celebrates his goal.Picture : George Sal

REPLAYS: Black get the Blues as Uni rivalry heats up again

The long wait for a Black victory in the University VAFA derby goes on as Blues edge home despite some wayward kicking. Relive all the action from the first game between the two in six years.

Local Footy

The facilities at Waverley Oval. Picture: Supplied.

‘It’s nuts’: Upgrade calls for ‘unacceptable’ facility

De La Salle has joined calls for their changerooms to receive an upgrade to improve a bleak situation. Here’s what the VAFA club is hoping for.

News

The Darwin women's cricket competition before the April 21 start. Picture: Patch Clapp.

‘Excited to get going’: Tahs chase four-peat in women’s cricket

Waratah will be out to claim even more silverware while last year’s cellar dwellers have put in a strong off-season indoors as Darwin women’s cricket returns.

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