League’s final call on country footy lightning controversy
A Victorian country football club which had its semi-final abandoned due to lightning when they were trailing by just two points, have heard the results of their appeal against the decision.
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Country footy club approaches retiring premiership Demon
Recently retired premiership player Ben Brown could be on his way to playing country footy next season with a mate. Here is what we know.
Stingy Hawks bounce back to shutdown the Warriors
The BFNL’s second tightest back six has put the clamps on Modewarre in an impressive lockdown job, earning themselves another crack at Torquay in a big final.
The crucial moment which may have cost the Tigers
Torquay coach Dom Gleeson says his side’s upset seven-point loss to Anglesea shows the competition is far tighter than some thought — but one moment proved to be a telling blow.
Let’s go: Finals footy lights up local footy ovals
Big game players sparkled, a powerhouse club on an 18-game streak surged into a flag decider and the first country grand final was decided. Here’s your complete local footy wrap from a huge Saturday.
BFNL stats: Young Warrior’s stunning run of form
Three Modewarre stars appear to have hit season-best form at the perfect time as the Warriors chase back-to-back finals wins for the first time in six years. See the stats from week one.
Munn the man: Supersaints appoint new coach
The Supersaints have unveiled its new senior mentor for the next three years — an assistant at a rival GFNL club.
BFNL analysis: Hawks v Warriors
A BFNL challenger is expected to welcome back one of its most in-form players in a do-or-die encounter against a foe with injury concerns of its own.
Waters reflects on storied local footy career
One of local footy’s best ruckmen for a decade, Lancefield great Tom Waters reflects on a storied career laden with personal and club honours.
Sale-Morwell draw one for record books
The Gippsland league has been throwing up close results all season with the penultimate round no exception. See the other results from across the weekend.
14-0 and counting: School’s golden run into state footy finals
A Highton primary school which has won 14 straight games to qualify for the state championships has an ace up their sleeve: they’re coached by a former AFL player.
How do you tame the Tigers? BFNL coach shares his tips
They’ve dropped four games in three seasons, but a rival BFNL coach provides his thoughts on how and where the might Torquay can be beaten.
‘Insane’: Ground invasions as two WGFNL spearheads boot 100 goals
Two West Gippsland goal gurus sparked pandemonium by booting their 100th goals on Saturday, with one quipping the delay in play gave him “a bit of a breather’’.
50+ pics: All the action from local footy
It was a grandstand finish in the final round of the GDFL while a BFNL challenger took its first big step towards breaking a 25-year premiership drought. See all the photos from a bumper weekend.
Revealed: Western Victoria’s best country footballers
Western Victoria is home to some of the best country footballers in the state, but you might not have heard their names before. Here’s 40 hidden gems.
Major country league speaks out about potential club move
Ballarat league officials have spoken out about Melton South’s meeting next week to decide its future. Here is what we know.
Finals bungle robs teens of footy premiership dream
A Geelong junior footy team has been punted from the finals following a league error and the club is now calling on AFL Victoria to intervene.
Former Bulldogs coach set for new role
Ex-Western Bulldogs mentor Brendan McCartney is eyeing his next coaching move, exploring “full-time options”, as he prepares for one last flag push with his current club.
Cupido set to depart country footy club
This weekend will be the last time Damian Cupido coaches the Maryborough Giants as he’s set to move on at the end of the year. Here is what we know.
Geelong footy’s top forward free to play after striking charge
The GDFL’s number one goalkicker is will play this weekend after entering a plea to striking the opposition’s captain last Saturday. See all the latest MRP results.
How Colbo’s youth policy has paid off
Colbinabbin dramatically claimed a finals place in the Heathcote District league at the weekend. The club’s president details why they didn’t have huge expectations and how it came on the back of two years work.
Local footy club bans parent from attending games
A Werribee footy club has banned one of its player’s parents from attending future games after he allegedly assaulted an opposition captain.
Hidden gems: 30 of the best from AFL Goldfields
They’re the golden nuggets from the AFL Goldfields region in the Central Highlands and Maryborough Castlemaine District competitions. Here’s 30 of the best.
The players set to decide the Picola and District premiership
The Picola and District league will be one of the first country footy competitions to start its finals series this weekend. We look at the players who will be key to their side’s premiership hopes.
Melton South set for major move discussions
Melton South could be on the cusp of a return to its former competition with a major meeting called to discuss the club’s future.
Country footy wrap: Swan Reach suffering ends
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.
Local footy wrap: Ex-AFL heroes steal spotlight
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.
‘Kept developing’: The keys to East Point’s stunning form
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.
Window closing on country footy player transfers
Maryborough’s woes could be about to deepen unless “exceptional circumstances” can be proven to keep a player lifeline going.
The moment which shocked Essendon legend before footy return
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.
Star footballer stripped of milestone moment after mystery match call-off
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.
‘Phenomenal’ Melton rise in honour of popular teammate
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.
‘Exciting news’: Kangaroo Flat prepares to hop into the future
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.
Son of Billy Brownless lands at local club in signing coup
The son of Geelong goalkicking great Billy Brownless has joined a local side and will play his first game of footy in two years.
Country clubs who have impressed this year
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.
How inspiring coach has helped lift Beaufort
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.
‘Nothing is off the table’: Melton South on its future
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.
Pic gallery: AFL father-son prospect shines on debut
All eyes on were on son a gun, Cody Walker, who made his debut in the Echuca-Shepparton match. See all the pictures.
Two matches called off after player taken to hospital
A player has been taken to hospital after a crunching tackle, with matches called off following an ambulance delay.
Local footy wrap: Fev fills up, future stars shine on debut
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.
‘Lots of pain’: Sudanese star’s message on discrimination
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.
‘Downgrading’: Draft hopeful opens up on being overlooked
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.
Son of a gun to make senior country footy debut
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.
Kouta’s army: Ballarat names squad for Interleague clash
Carlton legend Anthony Koutoufides will lead the Ballarat interleague team into battle against Hampden. He’s just named his squad of players.
Country league set to make big decision on grand final
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.
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.
Coach left staggered by fixture after horror 208-point loss
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.
Country club makes coaching move
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.
Season sinks from bad to worse for Maryborough
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.
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