Historic wins, clutch kicks: the magic of local footy
The magic of local footy was again on show on Saturday with historic wins, clutch match-winning kicks and big bags. Check out all the highlights from around the grounds.
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Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
The 2025 local footy season might only be a couple of weeks old, but the state’s longest winning and losing streaks continue to extend. See who takes top spot.
Why injury crisis could prove a blessing for Aberfeldie
Aberfeldie is missing several of its top-10 players but its continue to find ways to win. Go inside how the club is approaching the injury crisis which is impacting the EDFL side.
EDFL club lands VFL speedster in mid-season coup
An Essendon District Football League club has bolstered its playing list as it attempts to play catch up this season with a Richmond VFL speedster signing — and he will debut this weekend.
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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.
Every signing of the EDFL off-season
The EDFL off-season is in motion and clubs have made big moves for 2025. Keep up to date with every signing in our signing tracker.
Rumour Mill: The race to secure ex-AFL star
An ex-AFL star has moved homes and clubs in the local area have the cheque book out while some of his former teammates might link up together in country footy. That and more in the Rumour Mill.
Bombers’ bid to help unearth next Kako, Prespakis in local area
Essendon has strengthened its connection its bid to a local footy competition in a move which it hopes help find more young guns from Melbourne’s northwest. See the details.
‘Massive’: 1000-goal forward sets sights on GDFNL
Corio’s hope of rising up the GDFNL ladder in 2025 has received a major boost with the signing of a prolific goalkicker. Plus, the telling stat which influenced the Devils’ recruiting drive.
EDFL club lands dominant local footy ruck
Pascoe Vale has capped an off-season of change securing the signature of one of local footy’s most prized ruckman. Go inside the changes at the Panthers.
The local footy teams to keep an eye on in 2025
From clubs with massive off-season recruiting drives to those who need to live up to the pressure, these are the local footy teams you need to keep an eye on in 2025.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
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