Ex-AFL names, big forwards dominate local footy action
Ex-AFL players dominated with big performances in wet conditions, including one who is stranded on 99 goals, while one game was halted due to a nasty injury. See our Victorian local footy wrap.
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From ‘decimated’ to dangerous: Airport West breathe life into 2025
With “crunch time” looming and threatening to end its season, Airport West have thrived under pressure. Now they’re a side who looms as a danger in the run home. Here’s why.
‘Thing we were looking for’: Why time is Saints’ best friend
St Albans bounced back from a 148-point thumping on the weekend as the EDFL club’s fortunes look set to change in the coming weeks. Here’s why.
There’s a wombat at full forward: Local footy club’s newest teammate
We’ve all heard Sandy Roberts’ call of “there’s a pig at full-forward”, but what about a wombat? Well one has taken over a local footy goalsquare near Ballarat. It’s all in Quick Kicks.
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Revealed: The rising stars of the EDFL women’s competition
The Essendon District Football League women’s competition remains one of the strongest in the state due to the growth of young guns. We profile the rising stars of 2025.
‘Best win Keilor has had’: EDFL power showcases strength
A huge weekend of EDFL action saw Keilor keep its perfect record alive and some are asking whether it’s the best in the club’s history. Here’s why.
‘Icon of our club’: Hadfield to celebrate favourite son
A Hadfield defender known for his “unwavering bravery” will celebrate his 300th game this weekend. A teammate recalls the highs and lows of his career and how he always put his team first.
Marby firing as expected, gun recruits confirmed for 2026
Maribyrnong Park coach Brodie Holland has opened up on why he isn’t shocked by his side’s progress this season and confirms two gun recruits with AFL and VFL experience who will join the club for next season.
Footy matches cancelled in honour of Josh Bishop
A major Melbourne suburban football league has cancelled matches after competing clubs were rocked by the death of an alleged murder victim.
Revealed: Local footy’s best mid-season moves
The local footy clearance window has now slammed shut and there have been some big moves on the deadline from ex-AFL guns to VFL listed stars. See the biggest here.
Local footy wrap: First ton of season in sight, Boomer’s still got it
2025’s first 100-goal season is just one week away, while a 47-year-old Brent Harvey performed well in a commanding 100-point win. Catch up on all the Saturday local footy action.
‘There’s where it all started’: Burns’ journey to major milestone
Steve Burns is the only senior premiership coach in Taylors Lakes history. He opens up on comparisons between the flags 14 years apart as he prepares to celebrate a personal milestone.
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.
EDFL club lands huge mid-season return
An Essendon District league club has received a huge boost for the second half of the season with a gun big man returning after departing in pre-season.
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