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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Bulls bolt into finals race with almighty upset
As Noble Park coach Steve Hughes admits: “I was tearing my hair out at quarter-time”. What followed was a boilover to bring the Bulls back to the brink of the top five.
‘Class and exuberance’: Premier Cricket spinner joins SECA
A major signing in the SECA, with a Premier Cricket all-rounder joining a club’s growing list of off-season recruits. Plus, an overseas player has landed at another club.
Suburban club signs Brownlow medallist for finals push
How’s this for a mid-year signing? One suburban club has snared five-time All Australian Dane Swan for the remainder of the season, in a huge boost to its finals hopes. Latest here.
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‘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.
Big-time to the ‘burbs: How ex-AFL guns are faring out east
The ex-AFL talent flooded into the Eastern league over the off-season. Here’s a look at how they’ve fared across the opening month or so in their new colours …
‘Back on track’: Balwyn rebounds as star names eye return
The reigning premier went winless through the first fortnight – but with three victories on the trot and star names filtering back, Balwyn’s campaign is beginning to take shape.
Why top-of-the-table Dockers’ best is on the horizon
Templestowe shook off yet another challenger on Saturday, driven by a host of key names. But there’s plenty of improvement left in the top-of-the-table Dockers according to the coach.
Lions stomp ‘first stone in the ground’ with almighty boilover
It could be one of Fairpark’s finest victories in recent memory, as the Eastern Division 3 club toppled one of the teams to beat for its first win of the season on Saturday.
NPL: Port’s perfect start, Avondale bounces back
TALKING POINTS: Port Melbourne Sharks makes the perfect start under its new coach, Melbourne Knights has a new leader and Bentleigh Greens closes on top spot.
Why Vermont nail-biter meant more than just four points
Vermont banked more than just four points in its thrilling victory over Berwick on Saturday according to the coach. Meanwhile, there’s an update on the return of ex-AFL man Sam Weideman.
Which VPL/NPL clubs have the most wins since 2000
We’ve dived into the history books to see which Victorian/National Premier League clubs have been the most successful since 2000. See the full rankings here.
Historic wins, clutch kicks: the magic of local footy
The magic of local footy was again on show on Saturday with historic wins, clutch match-winning kicks and big bags. Check out all the highlights from around the grounds.
The ‘collective effort’ driving Devils’ Division 2 resurgence
It sung the song just once in 2024 and suffered relegation – but the opening month or so has brought proud club Wantirna South back to happier times. Coach Jason Heffernan explains the shift.
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