Rosebud coach Danny Ades gives an insight into his side’s unbeaten start, while an ex-AFL player made a surprise appearance as Frankston YCW and Pines were involved in a night-time thriller in MPFNL Division 1.
Teams announced themselves as genuine flag contenders, while others stumbled. There was a 17-goal quarter, career firsts and young guns firing — it’s all in our sweeping local footy wrap.
The stakes are high as Somerville and Pearcedale battle to maintain their unbeaten status in a fascinating round of MPFNL Division 2 footy. Hear from coaches and see the key players.
One-time MPCA powerhouse Frankston YCW is eyeing a return to its glory days after announcing a new coach and recruits, as its new leader makes a bold call.
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.
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.
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.
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’’.
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.
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.
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