Deja vu as Weideman, Vermont repeat the dose
Three weeks returned from a shoulder injury, ex-AFL forward Sam Weideman was back to his match-winning best on Saturday, as Vermont staged an eerily familiar narrow escape of Mitcham.
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The moments that mattered in Berwick’s ‘character-building’ boilover
Kicking just three goals to three-quarter time on Saturday, the Wickers rattled home to send its highly-fancied opponent tumbling out of the Eastern Premier Division top-five.
Coaching bombshell hits Eastern league
A Division 2 coach has walked mid-season, stating the “decision has not come easily”. Latest here.
Outer East stalwart eyes last-minute league move
A longstanding Yarra Ranges-based club has revealed its bid for a league switch from next season – just days out from the transfer application deadline. Latest here.
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‘Fell in our lap’: Off-spinning prodigy joins Premier Cricket rival
One of Victorian Premier Cricket’s most exciting young spinners has joined a rival club. Latest here.
Leader’s NPL Victoria Team of the Year so far
We’ve reached the half-way mark of the NPL Victoria season. Who have been the standout performers? We pick our best XI.
How maturing Bullants are building into 2025
Preston Bullants have won four on the trot and are one of the VAFA’s big improvers this season. This is what has been key in the club unleashing its scoring power.
‘Our best is good enough’, Warrandyte coach declares
They’ve sung the song just once in five matches to start the Eastern Division 4 season – but Bloods coach Paul Donahoo isn’t panicking. Here’s why.
How Mitcham can turn winless start around
The Tigers have started life in Eastern’s top division winless from four matches. Premiership coach Neil Winterton opens up on where his team must improve …
Young Eagles meet Montrose test
One stood a VFL star and finished best afield, another bagged six majors. There was plenty to like about Beaconsfield’s young brigade as it claimed yet another scalp on Saturday …
Ex-Saint, son of a gun propel Bulls’ charge
Ex-AFL Saint Sam Gilbert made an immediate impression in his new colours on Saturday – but he wasn’t the only standout for Noble Park …
Ex-AFL Saint lands east in ‘priceless’ coup
An Eastern league Premier Division club has snared a last-minute gift in the form of a 200-game ex-AFL Saint – and he’s set to debut on Saturday. Latest here.
The huge population shifts blowing up Melbourne’s footy heartlands
Massive demographic changes in Melbourne’s suburbs are threatening the survival of traditional footy powerhouses and now the race is on to attract the next generation of young players.
‘Destroyed’: Football club’s fury at winter cricket vandals
A suburban football club could be without its ground after a rogue cricket team allegedly ripped up the surface covering its pitch, causing thousands of dollars in damage. SEE THE VIDEO.
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