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.
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.
Melton avoided repeating the horrors of last year, going out in straight sets, with a win over East Point on Saturday. Now, the team is preparing for its toughest test of the season. More here.
Some local footy teams can’t stop winning while others are still searching for a win after multiple years. Check out the longest winning and losing streaks across the state.
The game’s traditional look could be overhauled for battling grassroots leagues, in the AFL’s bid to combat a population shift challenging “the footprint of football right around our country.”
Three areas lead the AFL’s agenda for grassroots footy, while the league has weighed in on cost of living pressures and policing concussion protocols at local level. All and more revealed here.
Brett Bewley probably could have continued his AFL career when he was delisted by Fremantle. He certainly could have played VFL. But instead, he chose Darley. He opens up on why and leading the Devils to premiership glory.
The country footy season isn’t too far away and preparations are ramping up with practice matches across the state. Here’s where you can catch every team in action.
The Greater Western Rebels are hoping to remain the best country team in the Coates Talent League. We analyse every player in the squad.
The Rebels continue to punch above their weight when it comes to talent and this year is no different as the team prepares to play in the Coates Talent League. We analyse every player in the squad.
Juniors will be forced to not tackle in certain age groups this year after the AFL announced shock new new rule changes for underage footy.
On what is becoming an important day in the school footy calendar, Geelong schools have retained the Respect Cup, beating Ballarat’s best. Here’s how they did it.
The off-season is well underway for Ballarat league clubs who have unveiled a host of recruits for 2024. Here are all the moves in our signing tracker.
A VFL-bound local footy gun has reportedly suffered an injury setback after lighting it up this pre-season. All and more revealed here.
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