Revealed: Bairnsdale’s greatest athletes
Bairnsdale has a rich history of creating national sporting stars from a cross-section of sports. See the best from the Gippsland town.
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Ex-VFL player details concussion toll, sends strong message to AFL body
Ex-Williamstown player Darby Henderson’s future is in doubt after his latest concussion, and he believes the match review ruling on the bump sets a dangerous precedent. He opens up to DAN BATTEN on his concussion issues and explains his VFL exit.
Clubs wavering on West Gippsland league switch
Decision time looms for clubs wanting to join West Gippsland league in 2026, but some existing clubs may be going cold on the idea.
Revealed: AFL Goulburn Murray’s best players in 2025
The Goulburn Murray region is home to some of the state’s best country footballers. Here’s 30 elite talents in northern Victoria outside of the GVL.
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Local league could help save Golden Rivers clubs
Five Golden Rivers clubs have been left in limbo without a league to play in next year, but a nearby league has offered them a lifeline. See the latest.
Picture gallery: All the Kyabram v Rochester action
Kyabram is perfectly placed for a shot at its first GV flag since 2019. See all the action from its latest win.
Why country footy appearance is important for Cloke
Travis Cloke will be back in the black and white stripes this weekend when he makes a one-off country footy appearance. He opens up on his expectations.
Sickening injury hits Sunbury’s flag chances
A key player in Sunbury’s premiership aspirations is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a gruesome injury on the weekend.
Local footy wrap: 20-goal haul, bird killed by footy
One player nearly became the first of the season to crash through the 100-goal barrier, while an attempt at goal ended the life of an unsuspecting bird. Here’s all the weird and wonderful Saturday local footy action.
Country footy: Flag contenders make decisive moves
Some genuine premiership contenders have made big mid-season statements across the state. See who is in contention for flag glory.
Ranked: Country footy’s greatest unbeaten seasons
Since 2000, a host of country footy teams have completed a dream scenario of an unbeaten premiership season. Now we’ve ranked the top 30.
Ex-AFL player makes decision on country coaching future
A former Essendon and Hawthorn player has made his call on whether he’ll coach again next year. Here is what we know.
Deadline looms for country footy club’s future
The future of one Victoria’s oldest footy clubs will be decided next month after the new league it wants to join outlined when it will vote on the move. Here is what we know.
12-year-old umpires targeted by ‘unacceptable’ country footy abuse
“Multiple reports” of abuse against officials as young as 12 has forced one country footy umpires association to warn clubs they may be forced to officiate games themselves.
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