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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

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.

Country Footy

Revealed: The best country footy players of Victoria’s northeast

The AFL North East region 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.

Local Footy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 18: Jett Grayland of the Rebels chases the ball during the 2024 Coates Talent League Boys Round 18 match between the Oakleigh Chargers and the GWV Rebels at RSEA Park on Aug 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Sidley/AFL Photos)

‘Punch out of our weight range’: Rebels chasing history

Already writing their own history, the GWV Rebels are ready for the team’s first grand final in 27 years and already have support from former AFL stars.

Local Footy

Daylesford celebrate winning the Central Highlands grand final. Picture: Shane Jones.

Former Sheffield Shield player has a day out in grand final

Sheffield Shield winning captain Travis Dean helped Daylesford end a 12-year drought in the Central Highlands. And he had a day out as well.

Local Footy

Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage

Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.

Aussie Rules Live Stream

REPLAY: Tonners triumph in U19 decider as SKOB rally falls short

Two weeks ago it was St Kevins barely holding on. This time, in the biggest game of the year, it was roles reversed as Old Brighton claimed the VAFA U19 title in the tightest of finishes. See the REPLAY.

Country Footy

VOTE NOW: Victoria’s best women’s country footballers

We’re turning to the fans to vote for the best women’s footy player in regional Victoria for season 2024. VOTE NOW on your favourite.

Country Footy

General overview of inaugural Anchroage festival at Portarlington. Danny Frawleypicture: Glenn Ferguson

Bungaree dreams of premiership to salute Spud, their favourite son

It has been five years, almost to the day, since hometown hero Danny Frawley died. Now his football club is on the brink of a remarkable premiership.

Local Footy

Taylors Lakes celebrate after winning the 2024 Essendon District Football League Strathmore Community Bank Division Two Grand Final match between Taylors Lakes and Westmeadows at Windy Hill, on September 07, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Coaches call leads to premiership win

A call to play a leading forward, in what might be his final game, under an injury cloud has led Taylors Lakes to Division 2 glory in the EDFL. See how the club plans to build for Division 1 next year.

Country Footy

Ultima celebrates the premiership in Golden Rivers. Picture: Golden Rivers Football League.

Inspirational return leads Kangaroos to country footy premiership

In the closest grand final decided last weekend one team ended a nine-year drought to achieve premiership success. We go inside who helped the team to achieve the ultimate glory.

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