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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Local footy wrap: Streaks survive and contenders emerge
The longest winning streak in local footy was given its biggest test, other contenders emerged, relegation battles were won and a milestone man delivered in perfect style. Catch-up on all of Saturday’s local footy action.
‘It’s in our hands’: Resurgent Jets eye finals berth
It banked just one win from its first seven matches – but a victory over a fellow finals aspirant on Saturday has in-form Heathmont back in the September conversation.
Panthers’ flag hunt in ‘better shape’, coach says
Chirnside Park claimed the scalp of another flag rival on Saturday as it enjoys a six-game winning streak. And the coach is confident his charges are better placed for a flag tilt this year.
Inside Upper Gully’s ‘shock’ coaching split
The Eastern league Division 3 outfit has joined a raft of clubs in the hunt for a new coach following its shock split with mentor Mark Fisher.
Latest Eastern league coaching moves
The coaching merry-go-round has begun in the Eastern league, with several names already making calls on their futures. Keep up with all the latest moves here ...
Ferntree Gully coach calls time
Ferntree Gully will soon enter the market for a senior coach following Brent Kiker’s call to step down. The mentor of five years discusses his decision ...
Local footy rumour mill hits overdrive
The coach going out with a bang delivering harsh truths, a team wanting to play with 21 and the case of the man who wanted the fire instead of the warm-up. It’s all in our weekly Quick Kicks column.
Eagles, Hawks mourn ‘inspirational’ leader
Hearts are heavy at the Vermont and Boronia football clubs following the death of former player Luke Johnson, who is being remembered as “a great leader” and a “kind and passionate” teammate, friend, husband and father.
Reigning premier flexing in run home
Eastern Division 2 ladder-leader Boronia looks primed for another flag tilt after it served one of its closest rivals an 85-point smashing on Saturday.
‘Serious contender’: How Knox ended juggernaut’s run
Donvale was on one of the longest-standing winning streaks in local footy – before Knox put a thrilling end to it on Saturday.
Oaks win ugly in finals boost
Oakleigh District pinched a thrilling come-from-behind victory on Saturday to shore up its spot in the Eastern league Division 3 top five.
‘Big relief’: How Van Unen conquered four-figure summit
Kilsyth’s Justin Van Unen admits he was feeling the pressure ahead of saluting a long-awaited 1000th career goal on Saturday, following weeks of sleepless nights. He opens up on the milestone.
Local footy wrap: Forward’s big milestone, AFL hopeful stars
A star forward brought up a four-figure milestone, as a draft prospect delivered in an APS thriller. Meanwhile, one of local footy’s longest winning streaks came to an end.
‘Forgot spellcheck’: Local footy club’s jibe at $10m upgrades
A footy club in Melbourne’s southeast has poked fun at the local council for a spelling error the world can see on its club room facilities which are receiving a $10m upgrade. See what happened.
Revealed: The best rookie coaches in metro local footy
From ex-AFL stars looking at the game through a different lens to those who have bided their time as an assistant. We’ve named the best first-year coaches steering local clubs with ease.
Not done yet: Defiant Lions scouting scalps
Finals may be a bridge too far for Doncaster East – but after winning three of its past four matches, the coach says sights are firmly set on disrupting those vying for the top five.
Homegrown Hawks turf top Tigers
It was a family affair, with Rowville rolling out four sets of brothers on Saturday as it sent Balwyn tumbling from the top of the Eastern league Premier Division ladder.
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.
‘Absolute beast’: Mid-season signing fires Surrey Park
The Panthers have been boosted by a gun mid-season inclusion, with the ex-VFL man turning out a best-afield showing in a vital win over an Eastern Division 3 top-three rival on Saturday.
Young ruckman boosts Baysie to boilover
Shouldering the No. 1 ruck duties, an emerging talent produced a best-afield display as Bayswater halted one of Eastern Division 1’s form sides in an upset on Saturday.
Why Nahas called time at North Ringwood
North Ringwood coach Robbie Nahas will step down from his post of five years at season’s end. The ex-AFL speedster explains why ...
Lions’ long-serving flag coach calls it a day
Fairpark’s longest-serving coach will step away at the end of the season. The premiership mentor reveals why, and reflects on his time at the helm, declaring he wants to coach again.
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.
Relief for Montrose after ex-AFL forward’s injury scare
Montrose is breathing easier after “a little bit of luck” on the injury front, following a bruising loss on Saturday. Latest here.
Berwick coach calls time
The Eastern league Premier Division coach has called time on his five-year stint. Here’s why.
Five alive in Redbacks’ season-shaping win
Ringwood’s finals hopes remain alive after a crucial upset win catapulted it into the Division 2 top five. And with a swag of guns eyeing a return, the scene is set for a fierce race in the run home.
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.
Kilsyth’s defensive masterclass
Kilsyth kept its opponent goalless in a rout on Saturday to close the gap on Division 4’s best defensive outfit – but a power forward’s milestone will have to wait at least another fortnight.
Knox on the cusp of seven-year first
Last time Knox contested finals, current mentor Steve Buckle coached the opposing team in a losing decider. Now, the triple flag coach is on track to returning the Falcons to September.
Sharks survive Dees’ scare
It’s another scalp for Eastern league Division 1 ladder-leader Park Orchards, which learned a wealth of lessons from its only loss a month ago according to the co-captain.
Hawks stun rival in statement smashing
Rowville is starting to hit its straps according to the coach. And it’s been boosted by a gun mid-season inclusion, among a swag of key names set to return.
Bulls ‘back on brand’ in breakthrough
Losing multiple matches by less than a kick amid a winless streak, Noble Park broke through on Saturday. And there were plenty of standouts, young and experienced ...
Roos win ugly in ladder-leader takedown
Kicking just three goals to three-quarter time, a Sam Lowson-inspired East Ringwood found a way against Premier Division powerhouse Balwyn on Saturday.
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.
‘Tears’ as Devils dash drought
Winless through its opening 11 matches, Wantirna South broke through in an Eastern Division 1 upset to toast its first victory under club great Jason Heffernan on Saturday.
Mustangs eye finals after boilover
Confidence is running high at Mooroolbark after it pulled off an Eastern league Division 1 upset on Saturday – and continued to defy its critics after a 0-3 start to the season.
Snakes, snags and silverware: The making of Mulgrave’s greatest
On the eve of game 300, a chorus of Mulgrave stalwarts declare 42-year-old Adam Booth the club’s greatest in almost a century of history. Not bad for a basketballer who wandered in off the street.
Local footy wrap: Ex-AFL heroes steal spotlight
A host of former AFL stars laced up the boots in cameo appearances across the state, while the wet and wintry conditions paved the way for an avalanche of upsets.
2000 and counting: Suburban umpire’s mighty milestone
If you’ve visited a football ground in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs over the past 45 years, you’ve likely crossed paths with Martien Pruysers, who officiates his 2000th match this weekend.
Unlikely hero saves Lions in heart-stopper
A young gun seized his moment to guide Fairpark to a long-awaited victory in Eastern’s Division 3 on Saturday.
South Croydon stuns in Saturday night special
The Bulldogs coach laid out the challenge – and his players delivered, toppling one of Eastern Premier Division’s pacesetters on Saturday night.
Local footy wrap: Touching tributes, droughts broken
The longest winning drought ended and a popular player was remembered, as local footy proved more than a game. Catch up on all the action here.
Around the grounds: What to look out for in Eastern this weekend
There’s no shortage of crunch games across all five Eastern league divisions this weekend. Here’s where the hottest clashes are taking place around the grounds.
The leading players from junior interleague footy
The AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series saw some of the state’s best up and coming prospects go head-to-head earlier this month. Here’s a look at some of the best performers.
‘Starting to hit our straps’: Why Dockers’ best is emerging
It’s three wins on the bounce for Templestowe, with the Eastern Division 2 outfit improving on a key area of concern across the past month.
Jones inspires Bulldogs’ blitz
South Croydon star Matt Jones had no trouble returning from a month on the sidelines, as he propelled the Bulldogs to what the coach says was his side’s “most balanced” effort of the year.
Unbeaten Balwyn grinds ‘most impressive win’
Balwyn has completed an unbeaten opening half of the season – and the captain says the weekend’s showing was its best yet. Here’s why.
Defensive masterclass steers Scoresby to statement win
The ladder-leading Magpies saw off yet another challenger in Division 4 on Saturday to reaffirm their flag credentials, as their spearhead continued to edge closer to triple figures.
Kanga-Rams stun in ‘arguably the biggest win this club’s had’
Confidence is brimming at Croydon North-MLOC after it toppled Forest Hill in Division 4 on Saturday. And the win means plenty to the five-year-old Eastern league club ...
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