Moe intent on ending its drought with home grown talent
Moe will start this season as one of the Gippsland League’s premiership favourites with six ex-AFL players on its list. But the Lions believe another factor could be the key.
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‘We’re realistic’: How Cats prepare to deal with big exits
After a high number of player departures in the off-season, Mooroopna coach John Lamont is being “realistic” about what his side can achieve this year. See his pre-season thoughts.
Portland’s defining year in the Hampden league
The Tigers have gone on a recruiting spree looking to end two years of pain in the Hampden league and have conceded this year needs to be the year it rises up the ladder. Here’s why.
Where Lake Wendouree’s expectations lie in 2025
Lake Wendouree has struggled in recent seasons but with its young group remaining together coach Rohan Brown has revealed what he wants to see this season. Plus, the new faces and a key player to watch.
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Country footy is back as traditional rivalry resumes
Three leagues will get underway this weekend in country Victoria as local footy returns. We take a look at the matches set to be played this weekend.
Every Bendigo Pioneers boys player analysed
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The local footy clubs set to land ex-AFL guns
Five lucky footy clubs from across Australia are set to land an ex-AFL talents from a pool of players with a combined 1437 games experience. See where they could end up.
Successful country side enters recess
A country footy team who made the grand final two years ago and a preliminary final in 2024 will now not enter a senior team this season. Here is what we know.
Every Gippsland Power boys player analysed
From the next Duursma sibling to kids who have dominated country footy, meet this year’s Gippsland Power squad. See analysis of every boys player here.
‘I’m glad I was let go’: Essendon player reveals horror year
Delisted Bomber Nick Hind endured a traumatic end to his AFL days which included the alleged murder of his cousin, Hannah McGuire. Ahead of a special tribute this weekend, he opens up on how it affected his career.
Famous name to lead South Mildura footy revival
The late Merv Neagle tasted premiership success in the Sunraysia country footy league in the early 2000s. Can his son do likewise?
The Gippsland Power’s best team of the past 25 years revealed
A set of brothers, premiership stars and live-wire forwards headline the Gippsland Power’s greatest team since 2000. We reveal the best 23.
Every Greater Western Victoria boys player analysed
The Rebels had six players drafted in 2024 including the number one pick, Sam Lalor. We breakdown this year’s list who are hopeful of making their own mark. See every player profile.
In Hannah’s honour: Country footy clubs create memorial cup
Two Victorian country football/netball clubs, impacted by last year’s tragic death of Hannah McGuire, will this weekend play for a cup named in her honour.
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