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EDFL footy: Northern Saints v Moonee Valley. (L-R) Moonee Valley's Richard Potter (21), Saints Mohamed Taleb (15) and Moonee Valley's Corey McGrath (10). Picture: Josie Hayden
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How Northern Saints plan to rebound

After losing several top-line players following the 2019 campaign, EDFL Division 2 club Northern Saints are confident they are in a strong position as they start preparations for next season.

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East Sunbury's 1 Mathew Kuris and Jacana's 52 Chris Johnson. EDFL: Jacana Versus East Sunbury play at Jacana Reserve, Jacana. Queen's Birthday Monday match. Picture: Kris Reichl

Rising Jacana hopes to jag finals berth

QUESTIONS were asked about whether Jacana would survive in 2012 as it copped belting after belting in the Essendon District Football League. Two years later, the side is right in the mix to play finals.

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EDFL: Hadfield versus Oak Park at Martin Reserve , Hadfield. Hadfield coach Robert Don Pictures:Angie Basdekis

Improving Hawks on right track

HADFIELD’S goal of playing finals in the Essendon District Football League this year remains a real possibility as the Hawks begin to find some form in Division 1.

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EDFL: Hadfield versus Oak Park at Martin Reserve , Hadfield. Oak Parks' Thomas McIntosh , 26 tackled by Hadfields Steven ANgus,6. Pictures:Angie Basdekis

Kangaroos smiling

TWO wins from its last three outings has Oak Park confident it can post some better results in the second half of the Essendon District Football League Division 1 season.

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Essendon District Football League Division 2 match between Moonee Valley and Roxburgh Park at Ormond Park Moonee Ponds. Harley Short,26 for Roxburgh Park. Pictures: Angie Basdekis

Magpies flying high under new coach

IT missed out on playing Essendon District Football League Division 2 finals last year but Roxburgh Park is fast firming as the clear premiership favourite this season.

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Melbourne v Fremantle Dockers. MCG. Russell Robertson flies

Robertson inclusion not enough

FORMER Melbourne high-flyer Russell Robertson put in a good performance but his inclusion was not enough to see Maribyrnong Park to victory in the Essendon District Football League on Saturday.

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Essendon District Football League Premier Division match between Avondale Heights and Aberfeldie. Coach Mal Michael Picture: Adam Elwood

Upset of epic proportions

ABERFELDIE was at the wrong end of the upset of the year in the Essendon District Football League Premier Division on Saturday, falling to a previously winless Northern Saints outfit.

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EDFL Football: Keilor v Strathmore at Keilor Recreation Reserve Keilor Keilor coach Mick McGuane Picture: Richard Serong

Keilor chalks up another win

KEILOR is continuing to surprise in the Essendon District Football League Premier Division, chalking up a sixth win from seven matches over Maribyrnong Park on Saturday.

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Essendon District Football League Premier Division match between Avondale Heights and Aberfeldie. Saade Ghazi (Avondale Heights) Picture: Adam Elwood

Sixth for Heights

AVONDALE  Heights won its sixth game in succession, defeating Strathmore by 14 points in Essendon District Football League Premier Division on Saturday.

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Brownlow medallist Shane Crawford (centre) had a training run with Essendon District Football League side East Keilor last week.

Hawks champ pops in

A Brownlow medallist made an unexpected appearance at East Keilor training last week in another boost for the undefeated Essendon District Football League side.

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