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.
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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.
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Ballarat Football League board angst resolved at special meeting
A major country league now has a full board after an urgent special meeting was held this week. See who has come in.
Ex-AFL player and best and fairest winner named in interleague
Hampden has unveiled its squad for next month’s clash against Ballarat, which will be coached by an AFL legend. Check out the team here.
Umpires threaten to walk away from junior footy team’s return
An umpires association in a major Victorian football league is seeking improved safety measures before determining if it will officiate a junior game this weekend.
How Sunbury is firing under White
Sunbury has made a stunning start to the season with four straight wins. Coach Matt White speaks on his side’s form, stopping Brett Bewley and the player who could give the VFL another crack.
What to expect from country footy this weekend
There is plenty going on in country footy right now with teams still trying to prove themselves as a premiership threat. We provide 15 storylines to look out for this weekend.
AFL Draft hope goes big in country footy
An AFL Draft prospect has enjoyed a day out in front of goal for his country footy side. His coach reveals what’s needed next be on the radar of clubs.
Records broken as some streaks end in local footy
A country club breaks two records in one day as a metro club pays tribute to a club great who passed during the week. Check out the talking points from Local Footy.
Scary moment ends game, country guns’ big bags
A local footy match is called off after a scary injury, two country guns duel with big bags and more teams end long losing streaks. Get a full wrap of the action here.
How local footy panned out on Anzac Day
There were some monster individual displays and shock results across the state as Anzac Day produced some local footy classics. Here’s the lowdown on all the games.
Why ex-AFL player has country club so impressed
An ex-AFL player has been rewarded with a coaching extension before his side had even played a game. And the club is already seeing the rewards.
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