Life without Lin: Mulgrave’s plan to cover ex-AFL Bulldog
The Eastern club is preparing for life without one of its biggest stars – ex-Bulldog Lin Jong – but the coach is confident his group can overcome his loss this season.
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Near-century-old Melbourne footy club on brink of collapse
A suburban footy club just two years shy of its centenary is on the brink of collapse as the league scrambles to rework the fixture eight weeks out from the season. Latest here.
The Craig Shield’s leading performers
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Latest Eastern league coaching moves
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Revealed: The biggest and best Eastern league recruits
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The must-watch Eastern league blockbusters of 2025
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All the latest Eastern league key signings
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Ex-AFL, VFL boost for Sharks’ ‘redemption’ hunt
A former AFL Cat and a VFL great have put pen to paper at Eastern Division 1 club Park Orchards, as it looks to atone for grand final heartbreak.
‘Building the foundations’: Youth to spearhead Lions’ new era
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