OEFN signings tracker: Every club’s list changes
There are big names among a stack of player movements in Outer East Football Netball league ahead of the 2025 season. See every club’s ins and outs here.
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Rumour Mill: 65k, ex-AFL race settled and a bold recruiting strategy
One club made a creative pitch for recruits while another went with the tried and tested ‘cashed-up’ approach. That and an update on the last ex-AFL men local-footy bound in this week’s Rumour Mill.
Every in and out across the entire Outer East league
From big names to local stars, there’s been a plethora of new arrivals and departures in the Outer East Football Netball league. See all moves here.
King of the Mountain: De Graaf back in the league he ruled
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.
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Millions on offer for local footy clubs
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
Named: Melbourne local footy’s most influential movers and shakers
Local footy is the heartbeat of the game but it requires countless hours of expertise and dedication from thousands of people. Here are those who are having the biggest impact on the grassroots.
VFL players, B&F winners among Pakenham recruits package
New Pakenham coach Justin Stanton has made a rousing start to his tenure, securing five recruits as the Lions’ rebuild takes shape.
Ranked: The ex-AFL players who lit up local footy this year
From the bush to the ‘burbs, former AFL players thrilled local football crowds across all corners of the state this year. We’ve named the best – and ranked the top 15. See who heads the list.
‘Just play and be free’: Ex-AFL livewire joins Firrito’s Brookers
Gembrook Cockatoo coach Michael Firrito has lured a former AFL teammate to help spark the Brookers’ resurgence in Outer East league.
OEFN signing tracker: Star recruits bolster clubs
A former Collingwood player, an ex-SANFL key forward and a host of best and fairest winners are among off-season signings by Outer East league clubs. See every recruit in our signing tracker.
‘Great people’: Package of recruits for Powelltown
Powelltown is pumped up after signing a group of decorated recruits, including VAFA and Southern league premiership players and best and fairest winners.
Ranked: The top 70 local footy clubs of 2024
After a stunning year of local footy we’ve ranked our top 70 clubs as the best in Melbourne. Did we get it right? See who we say is number one and lodge your own vote.
Compared: How every local footy’s premiers player points stack up
We’ve analysed every local footy premier’s player points total on grand final day and we reveal which one has the most loyal and best homegrown side for 2024. See where your club stacks up.
Premiership coach to get Pakenham pumping again
New Pakenham coach Justin Stanton explains why he believes the Lions’ job is “a really exciting challenge’’ as a new era for the one-time powerhouse club looms.
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