Massive demographic changes in Melbourne’s suburbs are threatening the survival of traditional footy powerhouses and now the race is on to attract the next generation of young players.
Dan Jordan had a distinguished playing career across state league, metro and country footy before becoming a coach. He reveals the best team he’s played with or coached during his career. See the team.
It’s been an impressive start to the season for 20 of the Essendon District league’s most promising young talents. We take a look at who you should keep an eye on.
Clubs and players from across the state will come together to say no to violence on and off the field and support a foundation started after a footy player died from a coward punch nine years ago. More here.
The Melbourne local footy community is rallying around the family of an EDFL legend who died suddenly several weeks ago. Here’s how you can help.
Maribyrnong Park coach Brodie Holland has continued to look to his home state for new recruits, landing a North Launceston rising star.
After a year where his side “exceeded expectations”, Oak Park coach Todd Clark has welcomed a package of recruits for season 2025 headlined by one of the EDFL’s best defenders. Here’s what we know.
Keighton Matofai-Forbes had got by on his power and lethal left boot, but some strong feedback from a Collingwood premiership player helped steer him in the right direction.
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
Local footy is the heartbeat of the game but it requires countless hours of expertise and dedication from thousands of people. Here are those who are having the biggest impact on the grassroots.
From the bush to the ‘burbs, former AFL players thrilled local football crowds across all corners of the state this year. We’ve named the best – and ranked the top 15. See who heads the list.
Craigieburn has enjoyed arguably the most impressive off-season of any EDFL club. We go inside their impressive recruiting drive.
New Moonee Valley coach Andrew Horne has outlined his plans for the EDFL club as with the start of his reign bolstered by an ex-AFL player.
After a stunning year of local footy we’ve ranked our top 70 clubs as the best in Melbourne. Did we get it right? See who we say is number one and lodge your own vote.
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