It’s not uncommon to see him swamped by opponents, but possible no. 1 draft pick Cooper Duff-Tytler continues to dominate at school level. Inside the top-of-the-table AGSV clash.
We’re in the home stretch of the NFNL Division 2 season and the top-five battle and relegation race is heating up. We predict every game and who plays finals.
Heavy loss to Diggers Rest, Chris Stewart injured, it was a tough week for Wallan, but the Magpies responded and have regained a star young gun mid-season.
Heathmont has tightened the screws on its claim for a finals berth, with its boilover of the Eastern Division 2 ladder-leader on Saturday setting up a scalding hot race to the finish.
A Melbourne sportsman suffered horrendous injuries after crashing his bike at 50kmh. He reveals the brutal aftermath and his dream to represent his mob on the world stage. SEE THE GRAPHIC PICS
Drouin is making its second bid in seven years to leave the premier league in Gippsland. See the reasons behind the push.
A key player in Sunbury’s premiership aspirations is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a gruesome injury on the weekend.
One player is just five goals shy of the 100-goal mark for this season while there are plenty of new names on the leaderboard. See the best goalkickers from across Victoria.
It was a debut to remember for Montrose young gun Birra Whyman-Coombes on Saturday, as he fired to give the Eastern Division 1 club’s finals hopes a welcomed boost. Remember the name …
One player nearly became the first of the season to crash through the 100-goal barrier, while an attempt at goal ended the life of an unsuspecting bird. Here’s all the weird and wonderful Saturday local footy action.
A surprise recruit has triggered a Yea goal-burst as the Tigers put their season back on track in Outer East Division 1. And a Warburton-Millgrove forward put on a show.
There were 10-goal hauls, while ex-AFL stars aplenty lifted their sides to crucial wins, and losing streaks were snapped emphatically. It’s all in our local footy wrap.
Bendigo’s newest club has revealed when it could make its first major announcement and how it is planning on making the move in 2026.
Since 2000, a host of country footy teams have completed a dream scenario of an unbeaten premiership season. Now we’ve ranked the top 30.
A new venue will be used to host one of the major country interleague matches this season. Here is what we know.
It was a tough weekend for some premiership favourites as ex-AFL players shined in country footy alongside a social media star. Here are all the country footy talking points.
Tom Hawkins produced a starring performance while Alastair Clarkson watched on as his former side grabbed its biggest win in years. See it in our country footy wrap.
Sandringham’s interstate trek has returned mixed dividends in the boys and girls when up against the Tasmania Devils in the Coates Talent League. Watch how it panned out in full REPLAYS.
Northern Knights has had seven players picked in the Vic Metro squad for the Under-18 Girls National Championships, giving them a significant AFLW Draft boost.
The Chargers have kept their spot on top of the ladder as they chase a record third-straight Coates Talent League girls title. Watch the replays from a big double header.
Gippsland extended its winning run to six straight Coates Talent League girls matches in a hard-fought battle with the Northern Knights on Saturday. Watch the REPLAY here.
Some genuine premiership contenders have made big mid-season statements across the state. See who is in contention for flag glory.
A former Essendon and Hawthorn player has made his call on whether he’ll coach again next year. Here is what we know.
“Multiple reports” of abuse against officials as young as 12 has forced one country footy umpires association to warn clubs they may be forced to officiate games themselves.
A country footy club has broken through for its first win in almost three years and it sparked some wild celebrations. Here’s how it happened.
The curtain is set to fall on one of local footy’s highest-profile coaching tenures. Gary Ayres opens up on his decision to step down as Montrose coach, and what the future holds …
Rowville sent its Eastern league flag rivals a resounding warning on Saturday, handing East Ringwood its first loss of the season.
Croydon North-MLOC snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday with a young gun producing an after-the-siren kick for one of the upsets of the season.
A triple-figure smashing the previous round led to a week of honest conversations – and Mitcham responded for its first win on Saturday. And a familiar face made a game-changing cameo …
As one of the youngest teams in the EDFL, Essendon Doutta Stars coach Barry Prendergast is optimistic about the future but continues to urge patience. His verdict on what has improved.
An Essendon District league club has received a huge boost for the second half of the season with a gun big man returning after departing in pre-season.
As the deadline to find a new club looms, local footballers are being linked with moves right across the state. Plus, the former Hawk who kicked a stunning goal out of the ruck. See it all here.
Some of Victoria’s most promising junior footballers have gone head-to-head during the recent interleague carnival. See who stood out.
A Mornington Peninsula league Division 2 club has parted ways with its coach, who has expressed his disappointment.
If you’re wondering why the Frankston Bombers are undefeated this season, a quick glance at their forward line might give you the answer. Danger lurks at every turn.
The Eagle mascot who went viral on AFL mid-season draft night made an eye-catching return to local football in the Mornington Peninsula league as Mt Eliza’s premiership defence gathered momentum.
Initial disappointment quickly turned to positivity in the Mornington rooms after a gripping draw with Edithvale-Aspendale in MPFNL Division 1.
Lessons learned in defeat last week, helped secure Bundoora a much-needed victory on Saturday as Luke Lo Valvo kicked one of the goals of the year.
The match on his boot, Kyle Green kicked truly for Thomastown to snatch a miraculous win and revive the Bears NFNL Division 2 finals hopes.
The 150km round trip from Ivanhoe to Kilmore is one of the longest in metro footy but the Hoers made the most of it, bringing home a critical four points
They stood tall in little moments and big moments alike. Several Panton Hill players came up clutch as the Redbacks stormed home to stun Diamond Creek.
Kyneton was within reach of a big scalp before RDFNL ladder-leader Diggers Rest powered away with a dominant final-quarter performance.
Kyneton and Romsey both struggled for accuracy but it was the Tigers that secured a critical victory to cement themselves in third on the RDFNL ladder.
The Riddell District has played rep footy in the previous two seasons. How would this line-up fair? We name our (almost) mid-season All-Star team.
A local footy umpire has spoken about the brutal falcon that floored him during Saturday’s match and the surprising aftermath.
While some leagues might take a break this weekend, there’s still plenty of local footy action to watch across the weekend. Here’s where you can watch the big guns.
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
Suburban footy has featured dominant teams who have enduring legacies in their local competitions. Now we’ve ranked the top-25 era-defining teams from the first quarter of the century.
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.
A new-look group of decision-makers inspired East Brighton to snap its three-match Southern league Division 1 losing streak. Inside the unconventional approach that’s here to stay.
Undefeated through nine SFNL Division 4 matches and with a percentage which clears 300, Hallam coach Tom Dalton lifts the lid on what’s driving his side.
Port Melbourne Colts coach Justin Taylor is optimistic after his side’s first win in seven games. Find out why.
A Southern league club has decided to part ways with its senior coach. Read what the Eagles president had to say about the decision.
Canterbury coach Steve Brown has lauded a key player in his side’s bid to avoid relegation while the Cobras unearthed a new young gun who booted six on debut.
Beaumaris has won seven straight but the last fortnight has been the greatest indication of growth. Here’s why they’ve taken a “big step” and the star emerging as a leading midfielder.
West Brunswick is confident it can challenge anyone in the VAFA Premier women’s competition after sealing its fourth victory in a row courtesy of a win over Beaumaris in the VAFA Premier Women’s competition. Watch the replay here.
Elsternwick’s 2025 hopes have received a welcome boost by a recruit who made an instant impression on the coach after five minutes of training, while a gun midfielder is set to be welcomed back.
A former Adelaide Crow has been handed a four-match ban for rough conduct but due to the VFL fixture, he will be sidelined for longer. See the incident which concussed his opponent.
VFL battler Northern Bullants has stood down its coach Rohan Welsh after an alleged verbal clash with a board member.
Matt Johnson did not come through the traditional football ‘pathway’. But through talent and tenacity he’s made his way onto the radar of AFL clubs at Frankston.
At age 28, Kye Declase is back in the VFL and the former Melbourne rookie is not yet prepared to give up on his dream of playing AFL, as Paul Amy finds out.
Clubs and players from across the state will come together to say no to violence on and off the field and support a foundation started after a footy player died from a coward punch nine years ago. More here.
A remarkable second-half comeback from Caulfield Grammarians ended Old Geelong’s unbeaten start to life in the VAFA Premier League on Saturday. Catch the REPLAY here.
There’s plenty of exciting new faces in the VFLW this season from ex-AFLW players to local hopefuls. See every club’s list.
One of local football’s most contentious issues — the salary cap — is under the microscope after Mick McGuane’s Keilor lost its 2023 premiership. As AFL Victoria reviews the cap, we delve into the strong arguments for and against it.
After a first win in five games, Albion coach Blake Richards is confident his side can now make a push towards the top-five. See his thoughts on the recent run as a club legend celebrated another milestone.
Western Rams coach Connor Grech feels like the “gap is closing” on the better teams in the Western league as his side looks to complete a feat it hasn’t seen since 2014. Go inside the club’s improvement.
Sunshine Heights is in a strong position for a surge in the second half of the season as it prepares to unleash its biggest recruit. See why there is so much optimism.
Dane Swan starred in his latest local footy guest appearance, kicking one of the goals of the season, in a performance which exceeded expectations. See the goal.
A former AFL forward had a day out in front of goal with seven majors in his first senior appearance for his local while the 2015 number two pick impressed on debut. See our local footy talking points.
Gary Moorcroft took the AFL’s Mark of the Century and now after a legendary local footy career, with great difficulty, he’s selected his best 22.
Jason De Graaf had a brush with league football, but it was to be in the country game where he won acclaim as a player and coach. At 53, he’s back in the league he dominated with a fierce, uncompromising approach.
Finals accelerated in local footy with plenty of grand final winners as elsewhere there were stunning results as teams looked to qualify for the decider. Here are the talking points from Saturday’s football.
Drama has emerged ahead of North’s centenary, with some of the club’s legends boycotting the event due to an AFLW celebration.
Zak Butters hasn’t put a timeline on his looming contract call, but the Port Adelaide superstar says only one factor will decide whether he remains at the Power beyond 2026.
Fans have been left distraught after a beloved sports-program bid farewell to Australian TV screens after 29-years.
Hawthorn and the AFL have agreed to terms on a deal that will see the league own Waverley Park — and the Hawks will be well compensated. See the details here.
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