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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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Country Footy

Gippsland Power get together ahead of the final quarter. Picture: Shane Jones.

Everything to play for in V-Line Cup

The premier under-15 competition for boys and girls in country footy will be decided on the final day. Here is our wrap of the first and second day.

Country Footy

Revealed: The Sunraysia league’s leading young guns of 2024

The future is now in the Sunraysia league as the next generation of stars continue to make their presence felt. We reveal 35 of the best this season.

Country Footy

Action from the opening day of the AFL Masters National Carnival. Picture: Dave Gleeson

Live stream: Vic Country’s motley crew set to rock AFL Masters National Carnival

Victoria Country is aiming to send shockwaves through the AFL Masters nationals this weekend in Western Australia. Find out how you can watch the teams in action.

Country Footy

Melton won the Ballarat league premiership over East Point. Picture: Ballarat Football Netball League.

Leaders stand up to deliver for Melton again

Melton won their second premiership in three years and it was two leaders who were front and centre in guiding the team to success, which could now create a dynasty at the Bloods.

Local Footy

Murray FL, Grand Final, Congupna The Road V Finley Cats, at Moama, NSW,the winners - Congupna , Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Ex-AFL players coach teams to glory

Champions were crowned across the state in local footy with coaching guns helping their teams get to the top. Here is the wrap of all the grand final action from Saturday.

Country Footy

MeltonÃs Braedan Kight during the BFNL Melton v Darley football match in Toolern Vale, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Ballarat grand final shaping up as a thriller

Melton is chasing its second premiership in three years while East Point is determined to continue its impressive run. Check out our grand final preview and the key players.

Local Footy

Melton SouthÃs Darby Schilder and DarleyÃs Brett Bewley during the Ballarat league Melton South v Darley football match in Melton, Saturday, June 22, 2024. Picture: Andy Brownbill

What the future looks like for Ballarat league

With Melton South departing, the Ballarat league has been left with 10 teams for the 2025 season but “future planning” means a replacement could be found for the Panthers.

Country Footy

Matt Johnston won his first Henderson Medal on Monday. Picture: East Point Football Netball Club.

Kangaroo’s midfielder ends Bewley’s incredible run

Brett Bewley’s reign as Henderson Medallist is over after Matt Johnston claimed the award for the first time. The East Point captain reveals how he changed his game to succeed.

Local Footy

2023 V/Line Cup. Bendigo Pioneers vs GWV Rebels. Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve. 26/09/23.

400+ country young guns: V-Line Cup squads locked in

One of the state’s premier footballing competitions returns next week with a new venue hosting. Check out the squads for the tournament.

Local Footy

East Point is into their first grand final in five years. Picture: East Point Football Club.

Ex-AFL player kicks clutch goal to send country team into grand final

With the wind and conditions against him Jackson Merrett delivered one of the goals of his career to help East Point make the grand final. WATCH the goal here.

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