‘Embarrassing’ oversight at awards night leaves club fuming
A glaring awards oversight, the high-speed dummy-spit, end-of-season high jinks and a top umpire returning to the ‘burbs…our weekly local footy column Quick Kicks has all the goss.
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No finals free hit for Pascoe Vale
Pascoe Vale dominated Strathmore to set up a semi-final date with Keilor with a grand final berth on the line but coach Leigh Tudor has dismissed any thought of a “free hit”.
Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
Some local footy teams can’t stop winning while others are still searching for a win after multiple years. Check out the longest winning and losing streaks across the state.
Revealed: The local footy team’s eyeing perfect seasons
It’s the pinnacle of local footy, winning the premiership and not losing a game all season. See the clubs on track for the perfect year.
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Ranked: Victorian local footy’s best goalkickers
Victorian local footy’s best forwards are making their mark in season 2024 and we have our first 100-goalkicker. See the leading players from across the state.
‘Different opinion’: West Coburg loving life away from home
Shore Reserve has long been a fortress for West Coburg but coach Daniel Barnes believes his side might be better suited to life on the road. He reveals why as a forward shines in a different looking role.
Our best photos from the weekend’s footy action
There were highs and lows across the footy fields of Melbourne on the weekend. Our photographers were there to capture the best of the action. See it all in our gallery.
‘Redemption’: How Glenroy is approaching season’s end
Glenroy knows it won’t play finals in 2024 but coach Dean Young is in intent on a strong finish to the season. He reveals what he wants to see after a thrilling draw with Coburg Districts.
Issy can’t end losing streak, goalkicker tons up
WEEKEND WRAP: Isaac Smith and Shane Mumford couldn’t end a club’s losing streak, a country star brings up triple figures and a local legend fuels a stunning upset.
Our best photos from the weekend’s local footy
There was plenty of action across Melbourne’s local footy fields last weekend. Check out our favourites here.
Inside Keilor Park’s drought breaking win
The last 12 months have been a rollercoaster ride for those involved with Keilor Park and Saturday’s win meant more than four points. They faced 33 players unavailable and a forfeit to get there.
‘Just made sense’: Hillside captain fires on return
One of Hillside’s co-captains made an immediate impact on his return from injury with a best on ground display. Coach Chris Daley on the decision to bring him back and the defender who was key.
Local footy drama: Victory at last and a goal century
A goal guru has blasted the first century of the season, while the longest winning streak in local footy came to a dramatic end. There were also season-first wins and a sweet victory for the Big V.
Why Doutta Stars are positive about mid-season position
In his three years with the club, Barry Prendergast hasn’t seen Essendon Doutta Stars in the position it finds itself in. He talks the back half of the season as the recruits start to fire.
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