All the signings of the 2024-25 Ballarat league off-season
The off-season is well underway for Ballarat league clubs who have unveiled a host of recruits for 2025. Here are all the moves in our signing tracker.
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Footy festival: The chance for Victoria to celebrate footy like never before
A third major Victorian football league has made the move to hold their showpiece event the day before the AFL grand final. Now SHANE JONES argues others should follow suit to create a statewide footy festa.
The country footy teams with plenty to prove in 2025
The 2025 country footy season is shaping as a thriller. We profile the clubs with something to prove across Victoria.
Footy club’s double heartbreak
A sporting club in Melbourne’s west has been rocked by the second death of a popular member of its community this year with the mother-of-three remembered as the “life of the party”.
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Dogs lock in home away from the kennel
The Western Bulldogs will continue to play home games in regional Victoria after again extending their contract in Ballarat. See the details.
Former AFL tall joins Ballarat league club
A recently delisted AFL key position player has found his new footballing home for next year. He reveals what impressed him about his new club.
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.
First look at how Ballarat league is shaping up for 2025
With the full Ballarat league fixture expected to be released next week, here’s what to expect. How many teams make finals? And what impact Melton South’s departure has.
Two number one picks in three years: Country town’s unique draft legacy
Located an hour west of Melbourne, the growing town of Bacchus Marsh has produced an incredible run of top end AFL talent. AFL legend and former junior footy coach Doug Hawkins reveals what makes the town so special.
Meet the No.1 pick: Inside Dusty-like gun’s unlikely rise to the top
Sam Lalor hasn’t been above 80 per cent this year, yet he is the red-hot favourite to be the No.1 pick. He opens up on his injury struggles which proved to be a blessing in disguise and more.
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.
Delisted Essendon speedster finds new footy home
Former Essendon utility Nick Hind has signed for a new footy club and will play as soon as this weekend. Here’s what we know.
Former VFL coach signs with major country league team
A former Box Hill coach will move west next season after signing for a major country league team. Here is what we know.
Ranked: Country footy’s top 50 teams of 2024
After a stunning year of country footy we’ve ranked our top 50 clubs as the best in the bush. Did we get it right? See who we say is number one and lodge your own vote.
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