Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage
Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.
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Country footy battler finds new home
After several years of 100-point plus thrasings, Melton South is a step closer to finding its new footballing home for the 2025 season. Here are the ramifications for two leagues.
Ginni-style GF prep, $1999 is unders and the QR code highlight reel
There’s a Jack Ginnivan-style GF preparation, a player not settling for less than 2k a game, a QR code to individual highlights and two big AFL names linked to local footy. It’s all here in Quick Kicks.
Grand final wins and a shock or two
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.
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V-Line Cup: Harley Reid’s selfless act as 200+ future stars shine
As young guns from across Victoria impressed, the top junior talent in the country was there doing his bit. See all the best players, medal winners and full match wraps here.
WATCH: Controversy surrounds grand final winner
A country footy team has claimed the premiership after a controversial late free kick that turned into the match winning goal. But was the right decision made? See the vision and vote in our poll.
Your ultimate guide to local and country footy grand finals
It’s grand final weekend right across the state for a number of local footy competitions. Here’s all the games to look out for and the players who could make a difference.
Ballarat’s best Bewley goes back-to-back
Darley captain Brett Bewley has been crowned the Ballarat league’s best-and-fairest for the second year in a row in a Devils one-two with teammate Luther Baker.
Darley transformation reaches grand final
Darley is through to its first Ballarat league grand final since 2017 after thrashing North Ballarat, continuing the club’s remarkable transformation.
BFL: Kangaroos stun defending premiers in heart-stopper
An ex-AFL player has masterminded a stunning result which has seen the reigning premier bundled out of the Ballarat Football League finals.
Local footy wrap: cups won as drama impacts prelims
More than 10 teams celebrated grand final wins in metro and country footy as one footy final was stopped with a nasty injury. Check out all the talking points here.
Revealed: The Ballarat league’s best young guns
There’s plenty of exciting young talent within the ranks of Ballarat league clubs. Here’s a look at the best.
Finals fortune is something to crow about
Results over the weekend has helped North Ballarat to go one step closer to making their first senior final in eight years. Find out how the club is planning on making it.
Revealed: Local footy’s longest unbeaten and losing streaks
The local footy season is well underway with some continuing on their long unbeaten streaks while nightmare runs continue for others. Here are the longest streaks in Victoria.
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