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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

Where you can watch your former AFL heroes in 2025

With the local footy season just days away, there’s plenty of ex-AFL guns who have found new homes for this season. See where you can see them in action.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Willem Duursma of the Power is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal during the 2024 Coates Talent League Boys Wildcard Round match between Gippsland Power and the Murray Bushrangers at La Trobe University on September 01, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

Replay: Gippsland extends dominant winning streak to 11

There was no stopping an electric Gippsland Power as they opened their Coates Talent League season with a resounding victory. Watch the full match REPLAY here.

Local Footy

Colac & District FNL, Round 15, Alvie Swans V Birregurra Saints, at Alvie, Dominic Dare, 26, (C), Alvie & Birregurra, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Country footy is back as traditional rivalry resumes

Three leagues will get underway this weekend in country Victoria as local footy returns. We take a look at the matches set to be played this weekend.

Local Footy

Every Bendigo Pioneers boys player analysed

Potential father-son recruit Cody Walker headlines a squad full of experienced Pioneers. Check our analysis of every player.

Local Footy

Woorinen Football Netball club has gone into recess in seniors just two seasons after making the grand final. Picture: Woorinen Football Netball Club.

Successful country side enters recess

A country footy team who made the grand final two years ago and a preliminary final in 2024 will now not enter a senior team this season. Here is what we know.

Local Footy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Jobe Scapin of the Power kicks during the 2024 Coates Talent League Boys Wildcard Round match between Gippsland Power and the Murray Bushrangers at La Trobe University on September 01, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

Every Gippsland Power boys player analysed

From the next Duursma sibling to kids who have dominated country footy, meet this year’s Gippsland Power squad. See analysis of every boys player here.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Nathan O'Driscoll of the Dockers runs with the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 02 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on March 23, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

5 SuperCoach takeaways: King Xerri, early ‘rookie of the year’ call

There is a new ruck king in town, while a Docker returning from injury should be your first trade this week. Here’s what we learned in SuperCoach on super Sunday.

Local Footy

‘I’m glad I was let go’: Essendon player reveals horror year

Delisted Bomber Nick Hind endured a traumatic end to his AFL days which included the alleged murder of his cousin, Hannah McGuire. Ahead of a special tribute this weekend, he opens up on how it affected his career.

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Will and Sam Lalor playing for their Coates Talent League sides. Picture: Supplied.

From the G to Bacchus Marsh: Another Lalor brother chases glory

Hot on the heels of his brother Sam lighting up the MCG for Richmond, another member of the Lalor family is chasing some glory of his own this weekend. Here’s how he can do it.

Goulburn Valley

The Moama Water Sports memorial board. Picture: Shane Jones.

‘Need to be careful’: Caution over Southern 80’s future

As the Southern 80 prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, organisers have been forced to think laterally to raise vital funds to help “stay afloat”. Here’s a look at the stark reality they’re facing.

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