Defence leads dramatic decline of country footy’s 100-goal heroes
Only two players have booted 100 goals in Victoria’s premier leagues since 2022 as team defence takes charge. See the full list of the top goalkickers in recent years.
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Country footballer banned after sexual harassment allegations
A country footballer has been hit with a big ban after allegations of sexual harassment at a club function.
Wimmera co-coach whacked with another suspension
Stawell co-coach Perry Meka has been slapped with a five-match ban, his second suspension since late June. See the details.
Country footy league merger hangs in the balance
Central Murray and Golden Rivers leagues’ proposed 17-team merger faces collapse amid growing club concerns over voting rights and competition structure.
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Ex-AFL names, big forwards dominate local footy action
Ex-AFL players dominated with big performances in wet conditions, including one who is stranded on 99 goals, while one game was halted due to a nasty injury. See our Victorian local footy wrap.
Gippsland’s VFL stars in race to play country footy finals
A Moe star will be a step closer to playing finals under Gippsland league rules on Saturday, but his flag dreams are still in the hands of AFL Victoria. See the latest.
Teen’s neck injury forces country footy game to be abandoned
A country footy game in northern Victoria was forced to be abandoned on Saturday afternoon after one player suffered a neck injury. Here’s what we know.
Broadford’s big leap: What league concessions could be offered?
Broadford has a coach for its Bendigo league debut next year and now attention has turned to what help it needs to be competitive.
Country footy: Warragul against-the-odds win opens up double-chance hopes
Nineteen points down in final term, no problem. Warragul claims its biggest scalp of season. See how the final minutes played out.
AFL Barwon to probe off-field brawl at junior footy match
Police were called to a Barwon Heads junior football game on Saturday morning following reports of an off-field incident.
West Gippsland division dream on hold after clubs snubbed
West Gippsland footy clubs have had their say on three clubs wanting to join the league, with one approved and two rejected. See the latest.
Ringo a star of longevity in country footy
At 60 years young, Adrian ‘Ringo’ Morgan will line up at fullback again on Saturday for a club looking to break a flag drought this year.
Revealed: The Sunraysia’s leading footballers of 2025
They’re the hidden country footy gems from the Mildura region in the Sunraysia and Millewa competitions. Here’s 30 of the best.
Revealed: The best GVL’s young guns
The Goulburn Valley league continues to produce talented young guns who are making a big impact on the league. We list the rising stars of 2025.
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