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

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Marley Williams of the Kangaroos celebrates kicking a goal during the round 11 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on June 3, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Brookers building in OEFN 2025

Concussion symptoms has forced a Gembrook Cockatoo player into retirement, but the arrival of two ex-AFL men makes the Brookers a fascinating watch in OEFN in 2025.

Local Footy

OEFN 2025: the ultimate Division 1 club-by-club preview

With emerging talents and strategic coaching, OEFN Division 1 is set for an exciting season. Get the scoop on your club’s latest changes, captain appointments, player exits, and hear directly from every coach about their aspirations.

Local Footy

OEFN 2025: In-depth Premier Division club-by-club preview

The coaches agree: OEFN Premier Division is as wide open as it’s ever been. Here’s how every club shapes up for 2025…all the ins, outs and coaches comments.

Local Sport

Pines show off the MPCA Provincial premiership flag. PIcture: Facebook

Historic win for Pines: family bonds lead to premiership glory in MPCA

Seven brothers featured in Pines’ drought-breaking MPCA Provincial premiership, as it was revealed how a dozen cans of beer helped spur the Piners to glory.

Local Footy

MPFNL 2025: Division 2 club-by-club preview

New contenders are set to emerge in a wide-open MPFNL Division 2 season. See how every club shapes up — ins, outs, captains and coaches comments.

Vic Amateur

Every in and out across the entire VAFA ahead of 2025

Keep up to date with every in and out across all six divisions of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. See every move here.

Local Sport

Caulfield show off their 2024-25 premiership flag. Picture: Facebook

‘Amazing era’: Caulfield claims VSDCA flag

Caulfield claimed another VSDCA premiership after storming home from sixth spot in south-west section, and a bunch of Fielders created their own history — driven by a daring motto.

Local Footy

Ultimate guide: MPFNL Division 1 club-by-club preview

The start of MPFNL Division 1 season is just days away. Here’s how every club shapes up for 2025, including all the ins, outs, late recruits — and coaches comments.

Local Footy

Outer East league Division 1 football: Hallam v Belgrave. #4 Belgrave. Picture: Valeriu Campan

OEFN 2025: rising contenders, players to watch, bold predictions

New contenders are set to emerge in the Outer East league. Here’s what to expect in 2025, with a look at every club, key players and predictions in Premier and Division One.

Local Footy

MPFNL Division 2 Football Grand Final: Edithvale-Aspendale v Chelsea. Edithvale-Aspendale player Ishak Bashir. Picture: Valeriu Campan

MPFNL 2025: new contenders, big calls, players to watch

The Mornington Peninsula league season kicks off on Saturday. Here’s a look at each club, key players and predictions in Division 1 and 2.

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