Giant-turned-social-media-star walks in off street
One lucky suburban footy club has signed a second former AFL player in a matter of days – only this one turned up on its doorstep. Latest here.
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‘This is my place’: Lion-hearted ‘Richo’ roars into rare air
Mulgrave’s Matt Richards had lost count and “didn’t know the milestone was coming”. This weekend, he becomes the only person in the century-old club’s history to notch 500 games combined as a player and coach.
‘Exceptional track record’: Falcons move swiftly in naming new coach
Lilydale has wasted no time appointing its next senior coach, with a replacement named just three days after its first-year mentor called it quits. Latest here.
WATCH: High flying local footy goal of the year contender
Not only did the weekend produce one of the best marks ever seen, now footage has emerged of a local footy goal you have to see to believe. See both moments here.
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‘Incredibly proud’: End of an era as Ejaaz calls time on top job
Fitzroy Doncaster will soon instil a new leader following decorated skipper Ejaaz Alavi’s call to end his seven-year stay as captain of the Victorian Premier Cricket outfit.
‘Get back on track’: Crucial month awaits Oaks, coach declares
It may well have thrown its season a lifeline on Saturday – but the next few weeks could be make or break for Eastern Division 3 outfit Oakleigh District, as the coach weighs in.
Fourths to firsts: The rise of the Subbies’ U21 star
Little over two years ago, Bayswater’s Jakey Pietz was toiling away in the fourths. On Thursday, the 16yo was named the VSDCA’s best under-21 player. Bound for Premier Cricket next season, the off-spinning prodigy is daring to “dream as big as possible” …
‘Point to prove’: Sharks’ hunt unshaken in hot start
Park Orchards has barely put a foot wrong following its Division 1 grand final capitulation last September, with the weekend netting yet another scalp. Here’s who has fired.
‘Extremely important’: The gun defender propelling the Jets
Fresh off a stint in the SANFL, Heathmont’s Harry Isaacs has been a revelation for the Eastern Division 2 club this season in his return – helping the Jets to a big win on Saturday.
NPL: Pope blesses South, no-goal controversy
TALKING POINTS: Jack Pope might have rescued South Melbourne’s season before a dramatic red card, while Eastern Lions are fuming after a late equaliser was controversially denied.
‘Relief’ as elder statesmen lift Bulldogs to drought-breaking victory
Led by a band of its ever-reliable stars, South Croydon has broken through for its first victory of the season – while continuing Mitcham’s winless Premier Division start.
‘Massive win for the club’: Berwick breaks duck with big scalp
It was arguably the Wickers’ biggest scalp in their time in the Eastern league, as the young and enthusiastic Premier Division outfit knocked over one of the comp’s powers for its first win.
Unbeaten Roos bounce Burners in top-of-the-table bout
East Ringwood remains the only unbeaten side in Eastern’s top division after putting the competition on notice with a resounding 73-point belting of one of its closest flag rivals on Saturday.
‘Getting his rewards’: Inside Schache’s sizzling start
Fresh off a bag of seven, former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache leads the Eastern Premier Division goalkicking as he adapts to suburban footy.
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