Revealed: North East Victoria’s leading footballers
The AFL North East region is home to some of the best country footballers in the state and they’re putting together big seasons. Here’s who is impressing.
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Two big calls leave Golden Rivers clubs fuming
Ultima’s transfer to the Central Murray league has been endorsed by the board after the five remaining Golden Rivers clubs lost their voting rights. See the fallout.
What AFL premiership defender expects from country footy return
West Coast premiership defender Will Schofield will pull on the boots this weekend for just the second time since retiring. He speaks on the importance of country footy and his role change.
Revealed: The Sunraysia league’s rising stars
The future is now in the Sunraysia league with rising stars continuing to make their mark in the competition. See our best from the 2025 season.
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Ex-AFL stars make call on their coaching future
Two AFL legends who took on interleague coaching roles for the past two years have made a call on their futures.
Ex-AFL star’s dynamic quarter ignites country footy comeback
Former Essendon livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti had one of his best games in country footy to kickstart one of the best comebacks of the season. Here’s how it happened.
The teen sensation lighting up bush footy
Seven goals in the U17s wasn’t enough for his 15-year-old. He backed it up with an incredible nine majors against the men in the seniors. His club president is seeing shades of one of the AFL’s biggest stars.
Ex-West Coast star dominates country footy return
As Andrew Gaff made a brilliant return to country footy, question marks have been raised about the future of interleague as other ex-AFL names made their mark. See our country footy wrap.
Wild comebacks, wins after the siren and ex-AFL stars headline local footy
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
Ex-AFL star’s defining cameo as struggling club given extra points
A familiar former AFL star was back in action in local footy, and his performance was ultimately the difference. Plus, a club has received a boost from AFL Barwon and a powerhouse slumped to another loss.
Maryborough reveals next steps to emerge from recess
One of Victoria’s oldest country clubs has made an application to join a new league for 2026 as it attempts to revive its senior program. This is what we know.
Named: The top country women’s footballers to watch in 2025
Country Victorian footy is home to some of the best female players in the state. Now we’ve profiled the names to keep an eye on for the rest of the season.
Mid-season draft hopeful learns fate over striking ban appeal
After emerging as a AFL mid-season draft bolter, Tom Williamson has learned his fate over a striking charge at a country footy tribunal hearing.
52 not out: Gormandale spirit strong amid three-year losing run
It’s been a rugged few years for North Gippsland club Gormandale but the proud and historic Tigers, the focal point of the local community, are fighting on despite more than three years without a win.
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