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Simon McEvoy is a sports reporter for Leader Newspapers and CODE Sports.

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CollegiansÃ Edward Greene celebrates during the VAFA Collegians v Old Melburnians football match in St Kilda, Saturday, May 13, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

‘He gets around the boys’: Toby Greene’s brother dazzles for Rye

Toby Greene’s younger brother turned it on as Rye scored its best win in years in MPFNL Division 2, while big goal hauls fired Pearcedale and Chelsea to wins.

Local Footy

MPFNL Division 2 Football Grand Final: Edithvale-Aspendale v Chelsea. Edithvale-Aspendale player Kurt Lo Po. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘In front of the group’: wise words fire Edi-Asp to win at Pines

Edithvale-Aspendale’s Thursday strategy session paved the way for a crucial away victory, while almost 100 possessions between three brothers fired Dromana to a vital win in MPFNL Division 1.

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Outer East Premier Division fooball: Narre Warren v Upwey Tecoma. Upwey player Tom Attalla and Narre Warren player Hayden Dwyer. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Drama as ‘Waters Whack’ gives Upwey Tecoma victory

It was the punch that delivered joy and relief for Upwey Tecoma — and despair for Gembrook Cockatoo in a one-point thriller in OEFN Premier Division.

Local Footy

WFNL: Division 2 Senior Men, Round 6. Tarneit Seniors vs Wyndhamvale Seniors, played at Wooten Reserve, Tarneit, Victoria, Saturday 17th May 2025. Wyndhamvale Seniors celebrate a massive (214 to 6) win. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Local footy wrap: Upsets, statements, routs galore

Some sent resounding messages to their premiership rivals, others pulled off the unlikeliest of victories, while one team shot past 30 goals. It’s all here in our Saturday night wrap.

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Shane Maggs bowling for Pearcedale in the MPCA: Pearcedale v Baden Powell game. Saturday, Jan 16. 2016. Picture: David Crosling

MPCA news: club applies to go up, key signings, whispers

Plenty of MPCA news around, including a star signing from a neighbouring comp and exciting times for a club as it looks to rebuild. Plus all the latest whispers.

Local Footy

Sean Downie of East Brighton handballs during the round ten SFNL Bendigo Bank Division 1 Senior Mens match between Springvale Districts and East Brighton at Springvale Reserve, on June 22, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Leather poisoning alert: Vampires rack up insane stats

East Brighton blew up the stats sheet as it trounced reigning premiers Cheltenham, with three players gathering over 40 disposals and a spearhead firing off 5.4.

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Aaron Mullett celebrates a goal. Picture: Facebook

On record pace? Ex-AFL man’s massive goal haul

Aaron Mullett’s value to Wandin goes far beyond his extraordinary goal tally. The Bulldogs explain why they wouldn’t swap the ex-Blue and Kangaroo for anything.

Local Footy

MPNFL Division One Seniors football, Round 12. Frankston Bombers vs Rosebud at Baxter Park Frankston South, Victoria, Saturday 29th June 2024. Bomber Mitchell Charles kicks one away. Picture: Andrew Batsch

‘Whole team focus’: Frankston Bombers soar to top spot

Frankston Bombers coach Jarrad Grant explains how his side bounced back from “some pretty dire scenes’’ to set the pace in MPFNL Division 2.

Local Footy

Outer East league Division 1 football: Hallam v Belgrave. #5 Belgrave. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Walk-in recruit makes impact in ‘massive’ day for Belgrave

A midfield “machine”, a star defender and a teenage recruit who walked in during the week helped Belgrave to a thrilling one-point win in Outer East Division 1.

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Football practice match: Rowville v Frankston YCW. Xxx NAMES OF PLAYERS NOT AVAILABLE YET *** Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Crunch game’: Stonecats overpower reigning premiers

Key players hit form, VFL stars returned from injury and a debutant seized his opportunity as Frankston YCW toppled Mt Eliza in an MPFNL Division 1 contest labelled a “crunch game’’.

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