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Shane Jones is a sports reporter for Leader, Herald Sun and CODE Sports, who has been covering sport around Australia for almost a decade. He was based in Bundaberg from 2015 until 2020, covering local sport for the NewsMail before making the move to Victoria in 2022 to cover country sport around the state.

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Local Footy

Jake Aarts of the Tigers is tackled by Brenton Lambert of the Stonecats during the 2023 MPFNL Division One Seniors Grand Final match between Dromana and Frankston YCW at Frankston Park in Frankston, Victoria on September 17, 2023. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Where you can watch footy with no AFL on this weekend

The AFL might not be on this weekend but there are plenty of matches around the state for fans to watch. Check out the list of must watch games here.

InteractiveLocal Footy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Sam Davidson of the Tigers in action during the 2024 VFL Wildcard Round match between Williamstown and Richmond at DSV Stadium on August 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Next Stewart? The top 25 country footy draft smokeys ranked

We have seen Joe Richards and Oli Wiltshire plucked straight out of country footy by AFL clubs in recent years, and more mature-age gems who could join them. See the best 25 and have your say.

Tennis

Cruz Hewitt’s breakthrough Bali win

His father Lleyton famously launched on the professional tennis scene as a teenager, but already Cruz Hewitt has one up on his Dad after a maiden breakthrough win.

Local Footy

EDFL footy: Airport West v WestmeadowsPlayers and officials line up before the gamein recognition of Anzac Day.Picture: Stuart Milligan

Drought-breaking win set to inspire Tigers

Westmeadows won its first EDFL final in more than a decade in dramatic fashion. Now the team has its sights set on premiership glory.

Local Footy

Heathcote District FNL, Round 13, North Bendigo Bulldogs V Heathcote saints, at North Bendigo Oval, Will Gilmore, 17, North Bendigo & Jackson Conforti, 26, Heathcote, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

League’s final call on country footy lightning controversy

A Victorian country football club which had its semi-final abandoned due to lightning when they were trailing by just two points, have heard the results of their appeal against the decision.

Country Footy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: The Demons form a guard of honour for retiree Ben Brown during the 2024 AFL Round 24 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Country footy club approaches retiring premiership Demon

Recently retired premiership player Ben Brown could be on his way to playing country footy next season with a mate. Here is what we know.

Aussie Rules Live Stream

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Meg Alsop of the Falcons and Tansy Seymour of the Rebels compete for the ball during the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls Round 1 match between the Geelong Falcons and GWV Rebels at GMHBA Stadium on March 28, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

REPLAY: GWV Rebels v Western Jets, Coates League Girls

The Western Jets produced their best performance of the season with a midfield gun firing as the forwards had a day out. Relive all the action with our replay HERE.

Aussie Rules Live Stream

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Sam Lalor of Victoria Country marks during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Metro and Victoria Country at Marvel Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

REPLAY: GWV Rebels v Oakleigh Chargers, Coates League Boys

A season best performance from one of the GWV Rebels’ young guns proved pivotal as they continued their strong form against the Oakleigh Chargers. Watch the replay HERE.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Luke Parker of the Swans celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on August 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

AFL Live: Friday SuperCoach wrap: Swans win minor premiership as midfielders star

It took until the third term but Sydney’s midfielders Luke Parker and Isaac Heeney starred to end the finals chances of Essendon. Check out the key takeaways and relive all the action.

Country Footy

Revealed: Western Victoria’s best country footballers

Western Victoria is home to some of the best country footballers in the state, but you might not have heard their names before. Here’s 40 hidden gems.

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