Breakaway women’s club finds new home
After months of stress, breakaway women’s club Kyneton Women’s has found a new partner and a new league for 2025.
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EDFL club lands ex-AFL defender
An EDFL club’s bid to place itself among the competition’s elite has received a huge boost late in pre-season with an ex-AFL defender signing on.
‘No use denying it’: Ex-Eels boss leads Burnside cap recovery
The man who oversaw an NRL salary cap scandal ten years ago is now steering a Melbourne football club out of its own breach saga.
‘Completely take the p***’: Inside local footy’s ‘murky’ salary cap
One of local football’s most contentious issues — the salary cap — is under the microscope after Mick McGuane’s Keilor lost its 2023 premiership. As AFL Victoria reviews the cap, we delve into the strong arguments for and against it.
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How Lions ‘knew’ premiership push was on
Maribyrnong Park bounced back to the EDFL top tier as coach Brodie Holland reveals why he always had confidence and the moment which turned the grand final. Plus, go inside the huddle at the last break.
Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage
Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.
Where the EDFL Division 1 grand final will be won and lost
Maribyrnong Park and West Coburg will face off in what’s shaping as thrilling grand final. Both coaches reveal the keys to stopping the opposition and the players they’re cautious of.
Ginni-style GF prep, $1999 is unders and the QR code highlight reel
There’s a Jack Ginnivan-style GF preparation, a player not settling for less than 2k a game, a QR code to individual highlights and two big AFL names linked to local footy. It’s all here in Quick Kicks.
Coaches call leads to premiership win
A call to play a leading forward, in what might be his final game, under an injury cloud has led Taylors Lakes to Division 2 glory in the EDFL. See how the club plans to build for Division 1 next year.
Pascoe Vale chases history in maiden Premier grand final
Just making the EDFL grand final is a historic moment for Pascoe Vale but, after knocking off Keilor, the Panthers are chasing a famous premiership.
Setbacks and ‘relief’: Behind Wade Lees’ unusual career
Wade Lees’ football career has been anything but ordinary. From a doping scandal to a near NFL career, Lees’ “unconventional path” has now brought him back to where it all began.
Grand final wins and a shock or two
Finals accelerated in local footy with plenty of grand final winners as elsewhere there were stunning results as teams looked to qualify for the decider. Here are the talking points from Saturday’s football.
The players who will decide EDFL Division 2 grand final
Taylors Lakes were the pre-season favourite while Westmeadows’ rising stars are ready for their coming of age moment. Here are the game shapers in the grand final.
No rest for grand final bound Maribyrnong Park
Maribyrnong Park coach Brodie Holland won’t be letting his players slack off, ramping up preparations for the EDFL Division 1 grand final next week.
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