Saturday night wrap: Local footy back with a bang in bush and ‘burbs
The pulse beat again across Victoria with flags unfurled, bags kicked, statements made and scorching debuts from ex-AFL talents. Plenty of upsets, too. It’s all here in our wrap.
AFL Outer East
Brookers building in OEFN 2025
Concussion symptoms has forced a Gembrook Cockatoo player into retirement, but the arrival of two ex-AFL men makes the Brookers a fascinating watch in OEFN in 2025.
OEFN 2025: the ultimate Division 1 club-by-club preview
With emerging talents and strategic coaching, OEFN Division 1 is set for an exciting season. Get the scoop on your club’s latest changes, captain appointments, player exits, and hear directly from every coach about their aspirations.
OEFN 2025: In-depth Premier Division club-by-club preview
The coaches agree: OEFN Premier Division is as wide open as it’s ever been. Here’s how every club shapes up for 2025…all the ins, outs and coaches comments.
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Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
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.
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.
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