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

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Nathan Burke coaching Karingal. Picture: Facebook

Burke stays positive amid Bulls belting

Karingal coach Nathan Burke says his side’s 169-point drubbing in MPFNL Division 2 was a stark reality check, but some heartwarming moments lifted the Bulls’ spirits.

Local Footy

MPFNL Division One Seniors, Grand Final: Dromana FNC Seniors vs Mt Eliza FNC Seniors played at Kinetic Park, Frankston, Victoria, Sunday 15th September 2024. Mt Eliza Captain Nathan Scagliarini. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Mt Eliza lose key player in hit to premiership defence

Mt Eliza has lost one of its leading players amid its 0-2 start to the MPFNL Division 1 season — and coach Rikki Johnston pinpoints the area in which the Redlegs have dropped off.

Local Footy

Hugo Munn from the Bulldogs is tackled by Will Gould from Glenelg during the SANFL preliminary final match between Central Districts and Glenelg at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Sunday, September 15, 2024. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

SANFL recruit sparks Healesville’s perfect start in OEFN

A one-time AFL draft prospect is among seven recruits fuelling Healesville’s 2-0 start to the Outer East league’s Premier Division season.

Local Footy

Finn Jakstas (No. 16) flies for a mark for Pearcedale. Picture: Doug Farr

‘He’s a star for us’: ex-AFL gun driving the Dales

Pearcedale is off to a flyer in MPFNL Division 2, with former Port Adelaide forward Brett Eddy slotting in as co-coach. He talks about his talented side, the ex-AFL player driving the Dales and “what’s possible this year’’.

Local Footy

Wednesday, 19th April, 2023 - Liv Tour gala event at the Adelaide Oval. Miles and Archie Shepherd Picture Sarah Reed

Ex-AFL forward’s stunning return to local footy

A former AFL forward had a day out in front of goal with seven majors in his first senior appearance for his local while the 2015 number two pick impressed on debut. See our local footy talking points.

Local Footy

MPFNL footy Division 1: Langwarrin v Pines played at Lloyd Park, Langwarrin. Langwarrin player Harry Tully. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Drama as Langy down Dromana in MPFNL thriller

A smother, a scoring blunder and a one-point thriller made for another drama-filled day at Langwarrin, while Pines’ nail-biting win over Mt Eliza had a coach making a big statement. It’s all in the MPFNL Division 1 wrap.

Local Footy

MPFNL: Division Two Seniors, Qualifying Final, Round 1. Chelsea FNC Seniors vs Devon Meadows FNC Seniors at RJ Rowley Reserve, Rye, Victoria, Saturday 17th August 2024. Mathew Dussin handballs. Picture: Andrew Batsch

‘It hasn’t been a massive shock’: Seagulls temporary coaching rejig

Chelsea has begun the MPFNL Division 2 season with a different coaching set up, but it’s temporary. Go inside how it’s working…

Local Sport

At Adelaide Oval, Redbacks cricketer Spencer Johnson, fast bowler who has re-signed with the team for 3 more years. 19 April 2023. Picture Dean Martin

Heat hot on trail of high-level recruit

Frankston Peninsula has confirmed it is in talks with a contracted state player as it ramps up recruiting for the 2025-26 Victorian Premier Cricket season.

Local Footy

Outer East football league: Wandin v Narre Warren. Aaron Mullett _ Wandin. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Always some angst’: goal frenzy to ignite OEFN blockbuster

The first blockbuster of the OEFN Premier Division season has come quickly, with Wandin and Woori Yallock set to lock horns — and an old fashioned goal shoot-out is on the cards.

Local Footy

MPFNL footy Division One Senior Men, Round 1. Mt Eliza v Sorrento. Sorrento player Jordan Doherty. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Best since golden era’: Sorrento stuns reigning premiers

Sorrento, with a new coach, an ex-AFL recruit and new standards, steamrolled reigning premiers Mt Eliza in a brilliant start to the MPFNL Division 1 season.

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