A goal guru has blasted the first century of the season, while the longest winning streak in local footy came to a dramatic end. There were also season-first wins and a sweet victory for the Big V.
Victorian local footy’s best forwards are making their mark in season 2024 and we could see the first 100-goalkicker as soon as this weekend. See the leading players from across the state.
A charity event between local footy sides from Victoria and Sydney is going to be bigger than ever, with three AFL clubs and GWS captain Toby Greene getting involved.
It’s the pinnacle of local footy, winning the premiership and not losing a game all season. See the clubs on track for the perfect year.
Carlton legend Anthony Koutoufides will be in charge of moving the magnets once again when he leads a country footy league’s representative team against another ex-AFL star this weekend. He shares his excitement.
Maryborough Giants would welcome the Magpies to their competition next year if it happens. The club also address merger rumours with Maryborough. Here is what we know.
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.
Maryborough has endured another tough day on the field as moves to change leagues at the end of 2024 begin to intensify off the ground. Here is what we know.
From high flying focal points to crafty six-point specialists, we can reveal the greatest goalkickers of Geelong’s premier football competition over the past decade.
Erin Phillips will pull the boots on for a local Victorian women’s footy side this weekend in her first game in almost a year. Here’s how she’s feeling and her preparations.
The drought is over for Swan Reach after a tumultuous 2023 when it came unstuck with a major player points breach. Catch up on the latest country footy results.
A host of former AFL stars laced up the boots in cameo appearances across the state, while the wet and wintry conditions paved the way for an avalanche of upsets.
East Point coach Joe Carmody was on the other side of the world when his side lost in round one and they’ve now won eight straight. He speaks on “telling everyone” it’s him and the players standing up.
Maryborough’s woes could be about to deepen unless “exceptional circumstances” can be proven to keep a player lifeline going.
Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd will return to the footy field this week and one moment has left him feeling every bit his age. Plus, the huge expectations he’s facing.
The milestone 300th game of a much loved Waaia Bomber was overshadowed as a country footy game in northern Victoria was abandoned midway through the last quarter. Here is what we know.
Melton produced one of the most impressive performances in club history to honour teammate Billy Sullivan, just days after his death. We go inside the emotional win decided after the siren.
Kangaroo Flat has addressed talk its future could be in a neighbouring competition with rival clubs already battling for survival. The president provides a run down on a future proofing meeting this week.
The son of Geelong goalkicking great Billy Brownless has joined a local side and will play his first game of footy in two years.
We’re at the halfway mark of the season in local footy and some teams have shined this year. We recognise those in our list of those who have impressed.
There’s plenty to Crow about at Beaufort after the Central Highlands club ended its winless drought. The president opens up on the coach’s impact, two gun debutants and what lays ahead.
A Ballarat league battler has admitted tough conversations could be needed about its future after another thumping loss on the weekend. Here’s what could be on the cards.
All eyes on were on son a gun, Cody Walker, who made his debut in the Echuca-Shepparton match. See all the pictures.
A player has been taken to hospital after a crunching tackle, with matches called off following an ambulance delay.
Brendan Fevola filled his boots in a loss, Heath Shaw helped Wallan to victory and a pair of sons of guns starred on debut. All that and more in our local footy wrap.
Titit Nyak is one of many multicultural players at what might be Geelong’s most culturally diverse club. And he has a message for those who use racist and homophobic language on the footy field.
Tobyn Murray watched on as one of his mates achieved their AFL dream, but he missed out. After starring at local level in Geelong, he is striving to come back bigger and better.
At just 15 he is firmly in the eyes of recruiters at both Richmond and Carlton but this weekend Cody Walker, the son of former Blue Andrew, is preparing for another big milestone.
Carlton legend Anthony Koutoufides will lead the Ballarat interleague team into battle against Hampden. He’s just named his squad of players.
It’s home to an AFL-standard stadium yet one country league is considering playing its grand final at a rival venue. Here is what we know.
A major country league now has a full board after an urgent special meeting was held this week. See who has come in.
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.
A local footy coach concedes his side’s crushing defeat is on them. But he has questioned the fixture that could see their struggles continue. And the league has responded.
A country club has made a decision to move on from their coach at the end of the year with the team already looking at options to fill the role. Here is what we know.
The Maryborough Football Club was forced to field players from the opposition last Saturday and now the Bendigo league has had its say on the Magpies’ future.
Some of Victorian local sports’ most important figures have been recognised for their achievements and service in the King’s Birthday awards.
Statements were made in some leagues as one club ended an almost 700-day drought for a win. There might have been holidays for some leagues but for others there’s plenty of talking points. Here they are.
A long overdue revamp of footy in Central Victoria is inevitable. Here is how things could work for clubs from eight leagues including Bendigo, GV, Ballarat and O&M.
A country Victorian football club fears two young players with African heritage may turn their backs on the league after being targeted by racial abuse at the weekend.
The Picola District has applied the brakes on a proposal to bring back two divisions in 2025 that would have included clubs presently playing in other leagues.
This week shapes as a massive one for the Bendigo league club as it meets to decide its future. It comes as the club celebrated two major reunions on Saturday.
A country club has secured Erin Phillips as part of the Carlton Draft. Find out why the club was chosen.
Big improver Wedderburn has come from more than seven goals down to almost cause the upset of the season in the North Central league. See what happened.
Upset wins and bumper goal hauls made news in local footy, while ex-AFL star Mitch Robinson was injured in a country league game. See the highlights from Saturday’s local action.
AFL champion Trent Cotchin caused parking congestion before making an eye-popping return to footy with a Central Highlands league club. Here’s the details.
Playing another game of footy was the last thing Trent Cotchin expected, but he’ll pull on the boots this weekend. He reveals his back to school preparation and expectations.
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.
An ugly junior footy melee has resulted in several players being banned, leaving their club bereft of players and forced to abandon this weekend’s game.
After eight rounds of the BFNL, a number of players have stood out so far. See the latest numbers behind their sensational form.
The Bendigo league has been rocked by Maryborough following Kyneton’s lead and wanting out. But the exodus might not be over yet.
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