Swanny’s latest stop revealed
The diary of AFL great Dane Swan fills up quickly in local footy season – with the Brownlow medallist’s latest stop pencilled in.
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Game, Goal of the Year in epic Monday night
TALKING POINTS: Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne play a Game of the Year contender, while Bulleen Lions’ Lochlan Reus nets a Goal of the Year nominee.
Locked in: Eastern league practice matches revealed
The season is fast approaching and a host of clubs have locked in scratch-matches as they prepare for 2025. See who your club is playing.
No live free to air footy on Saturday — No worries
As footy fans come to the realisation that there will be no live AFL games on free to air television on Saturdays this season, BRAYDEN MAY argues this presents a unique opportunity for clubs at the local level.
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Mells stunner lights up derby, Juventus’ epic comeback
TALKING POINTS: George Mells lights up the original derby, Brunswick Juventus’ comeback for the ages and North Sunshine Eagles make history.
‘We’re not thinking too far ahead’, Rams coach says
Their recent Premier Cricket form has included the scalp of the reigning champs, but the Rams coach says there’s a cautious optimism on the eve of the finals …
VSDCA North-East wrap: Perera strikes again as finals race boils
The reigning Val Holten medallist continues to stake his claim for another end-of-season gong, while the fight for a top-six spot is down to seven teams.
Promising Victorian’s matchwinning performance
One of Victoria’s most promising young batters dominated with a second straight century while a Geelong all-rounder was crucial in his side winning through to the U18 Premier Men’s final. See what happened.
‘Step up’: Ayres’ call to cover ex-AFL forward
Montrose coach Gary Ayres discusses his plan to rejig the Dees’ attack following the exit of one of the club’s biggest stars, while there’s also been a package of key signings.
‘Something needs to be done’: Fed-up sporting club’s plea after ‘suspicious’ fire
A suburban sporting club in Melbourne’s outer east says enough is enough after it was hit with a “suspicious” blaze less than a month out from finals.
‘Open for business’: Near-century-old club vows to rebuild
A local footy club in Melbourne’s east has broken its silence on a tumultuous off-season spelling the end of its near-century-old senior men’s program – but the club will survive.
Tigers snare top NZ talent, VFL Hawk
One of New Zealand’s top rising stars has linked with Eastern Premier outfit Mitcham, while a VFL Hawk will carry on a longstanding family legacy at the club.
‘Did not pay for a drink all night!’: Suburban bowler’s perfect 10
North Ringwood stalwart Dan Tucker only took up the ball a few years ago. On Saturday, he realised every bowler’s dream in a four-decade first for his club.
Watch: bicycle kick brilliance, NPL season kicks off in style
TALKING POINTS: The NPL and VPL seasons kicked off in PEAK form. Devin O’Hea’s bicycle kick, red card drama, late goals, disallowed goals and more. Check out all the highlights here.
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