Local Footy Off-season HQ: The latest coaching and player movements for season 2016
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LATEST NEWS
— Norm Smith medallist excited for WRFL stint: http://bit.ly/1SAIbV8
— Balwyn backs Simpkin’s signing at Essendon: http://bit.ly/1VlRkyB
— NFL best and fairest confirms EDFL switch: http://bit.ly/1OxOR2d
TOP STORIES
Ballarat Football League
Sunbury has signed seven new players on one-year deals to boost its premiership hopes in the Ballarat Football League. http://bit.ly/1hVf8v7
Trajectory of Melton’s recruiting to be decided at AFL draft: http://bit.ly/1jAVMwz
Darley’s list to stay strong after breakthrough flag: http://bit.ly/1QiQS5h
VFL star set to join reigning premier: http://bit.ly/1ORDZ1P
Star Sunbury recruit intent on success: http://bit.ly/1TgSgDm
Competition for spots to drive Sunbury’s improvement: http://bit.ly/1loJkk4
Key forward a priority for Melton: http://bit.ly/1KADTVW
Bacchus Marsh spearhead off to Lalor: http://bit.ly/1VGEjjY
Bendigo Football League
Departure of star Kyneton forward confirmed: http://bit.ly/1WLFG1Q
Sharp steps down as key trio leave Gisborne: http://bit.ly/1Lxt2S9
Gieschen takes love of Gisborne to next level: http://bit.ly/1WhHzkK
Gisborne back on coaching hunt after Gieschen steps down: http://bit.ly/1PvdKwK
Dogs throw Spear into coaching hot seat: http://bit.ly/1IFiNoi
Key forward Thompson commits to Kyneton: http://bit.ly/1XD6mQK
Essendon District Football League
Ex-AFL forward to lead Airport West: http://bit.ly/1jlj3TJ
Premiership coach joins Glenroy: http://bit.ly/1JxRafO
Star pair make Greenvale move: http://bit.ly/1RrCyoP
Clokes staying put at Craigieburn: http://bit.ly/1VDVSjj
New-look Northern Saints set to attack 2016: http://bit.ly/20FHyvX
Reigning premier Aberfeldie to maintain list: http://bit.ly/1kNxDmZ
EDFL runner-up Craigieburn talking tough after recruiting raid: http://bit.ly/1kzegyF
Avondale Heights snap up three key signings: http://bit.ly/21nYxmT
Glenroy adds firepower to forward half: http://bit.ly/1RfVRmS
Former AFL player could line up for Keilor: http://bit.ly/1ZaTcgE
Strathmore confirms signing of two ex-AFL players: http://bit.ly/1SY9Nka
NFL best and fairest confirms EDFL switch: http://bit.ly/1OxOR2d
NFL and EDFL clubs hit by Essendon doping bans: http://bit.ly/1On7SCp
Aberfeldie captain and Pascoe Vale coach among banned for Bombers: http://bit.ly/1RHWPIj
Former Carlton mid David Ellard and Coburg captain Nick Carnell have joined @GreensboroughFC https://t.co/W7qFOHTqhx pic.twitter.com/9yF8o4WjTo
— Northern FL (@northernfl) October 30, 2015
Eastern Football League
Knight commits to another year: http://bit.ly/1RpzRDx
Former Roo takes reins at South Croydon: http://bit.ly/1jUYi0M
EFL premier signs Hawthorn flag winner: http://bit.ly/1NIQFGV
Norwood star heads for NFL: http://bit.ly/1Pdteak
Simpkin adds to Balwyn’s stocks: http://bit.ly/22Jq0zU
Balwyn backs Simpkin’s signing at Essendon: http://bit.ly/1VlRkyB
Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League
Troy Shannon takes the top job at Mt Eliza: http://bit.ly/1jC2zGQ
Northern Football League
Mifsud accepts Stars’ coaching job: http://bit.ly/1LajY2h
Thomastown signs former Hawthorn forward: http://bit.ly/1FZptC3
Eagles promote assistant Atkins: http://bit.ly/1MfBdRU
Moorcroft to kick on in 2016: http://bit.ly/1LR56HV
League medal winner gets Reservoir nod: http://bit.ly/1MuMeAp
Whittlesea signs former Lion and Bulldog Justin Sherman: http://bit.ly/1PXqjCx
Fitzroy Stars weighing up a marquee signing: http://bit.ly/1R6TAKu
Star Norwood on-baller lands at West Preston-Lakeside: http://bit.ly/1Pdteak
Mernda considering night match at new home: http://bit.ly/1Sgis11
Former Saint could be headed to Stars: http://bit.ly/1MiTvjA
Heidelberg lands VFL midfield stars: http://bit.ly/1l9UHx9
Bar raised at contender Bundoora: http://bit.ly/1OKZh1S
Premiership captain’s return boosts Whittlesea: http://bit.ly/1JW8hd1
Connors the latest star to join Tigers’ flag push: http://bit.ly/1n2UX1w
NFL best and fairest confirms EDFL switch: http://bit.ly/1OxOR2d
New NFL club Kilmore ready to lay foundations: http://bit.ly/1VlRTsq
NFL and EDFL clubs hit by Essendon doping bans: http://bit.ly/1On7SCp
Banyule coming to terms with Gumbleton ban: http://bit.ly/1Ka2CjA
Shepherd returns to guide premiership bid: http://bit.ly/1VGEjjY
He fielded VFL interest but @BundooraBulls forward James Lord is staying at Yulong Reserve. Kicked 7 in the @northernfl elimination final.
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) December 3, 2015
Riddell District Football League
Roos turn to former coach: http://bit.ly/1W6MPN6
Lancefield struggling on recruiting front: http://bit.ly/1PVnL8j
.@rdfnl premiership coach Dean Helmers has joined @BroadfordFNC as a co-coach. More news https://t.co/wsg8mPPUeO pic.twitter.com/svgpO0l9Yk
— Local Footy (@localfooty) December 16, 2015South East Football League
Flash set to light up Doveton: http://bit.ly/1MR0R1f
Southern Football League
Houston has point to prove at St Paul’s: http://bit.ly/1iki0lG
Chapple the man for Mordialloc: http://bit.ly/1mE2dAz
TAC Cup
Knights captain a draft standout: http://bit.ly/1NP8V2h
Calder Cannon Cal Moore’s draft goal is no pipedream: http://bit.ly/1RmVVPz
Nick O’Kearney has presented a top draft case: http://bit.ly/1M2T1hy
Four Northern Knights picked at AFL National Draft: http://bit.ly/1OdK9s5
Knight Brayden Sier one of the draft’s shock selections: http://bit.ly/1QFAmwm
Father-son prospect Tom Wallis headed to Essendon: http://bit.ly/1X5sLeH
Northern Knights draftee beats the odds: http://bit.ly/1loEsvs
For full AFL draft coverage, head to localfooty.com.au
Victorian Amateur Football Association
Rock departs premier St Bernard’s: http://bit.ly/1OHCWB3
Riley the man to replace Rock at Snowdogs: http://bit.ly/1LDc41y
Roberts resumes top job at Uni Blacks: http://bit.ly/20Ffd95
Points system taking shape in VAFA: http://bit.ly/1OD6osn
Ex-AFL big man heads back to his roots: http://bit.ly/1Ic5bAU
West Brunswick coach takes out top award: http://bit.ly/1QwUAHl
Victorian Football League
Collins to stay in charge of Seagulls: http://bit.ly/1jnjnRZ
Fraser wins race for Northern Blues job: http://bit.ly/1W6N2A2
Another Cripps to wear navy blue in 2016: http://bit.ly/1XRcBm5
All-Australian defender takes on Essendon post: http://bit.ly/1PDlRaC
Coburg defender gets second AFL chance: http://bit.ly/1OfyLfi
Andrew Collins’ new Williamstown deal confirmed: http://bit.ly/1T8qN73
Sandringham loses key playmaker: http://bit.ly/1Qg1i4h
Heart led Dwyer back to Port Melbourne: http://bit.ly/1l9UHx9
Cordy signs with Seagulls: http://bit.ly/1N4FjsF
Fraser out to make inroads at Blues: http://bit.ly/22JpWjF
Tigers look to retain overlooked draft hopefuls: http://bit.ly/1PIMCte
Essendon’s VFL list to be impacted by AFL player bans: http://bit.ly/1nmi4EA
Footscray best and fairest among ex-Bombers facing bans: http://bit.ly/1ZhnmwL
Williamstown throws its support behind banned recruit Steinberg: http://bit.ly/1IZArJe
Northern Blues vow to back banned ex-Essendon player Alex Browne: http://bit.ly/1P4VCWH
Now 5 new coaches to the @VFL in 2016:Shane O'Bree (Geel), Matt Egan (Ess), Craig McRae (Rich), Josh Fraser (N Blues), Marc Greig (Nth Ball)
— Paul Amy (@PaulAmy375) November 9, 2015Victorian Women’s Football League
15 Diamond Creek players named in academy: http://bit.ly/1XjpYhY
Katie Brennan’s dreams set to come true: http://bit.ly/1Yf4gfF
Western Region Football League
Lake signs at hometown club: http://bit.ly/1MCRBrp
West Footscray nets premiership experience: http://bit.ly/1MFr2C0
Runner-up keeps options open: http://bit.ly/1NoNx0X
Chapman takes charge at Division 1 runner-up: http://bit.ly/1OZN7kL
Deer Park bolsters its awe-inspiring list with another ex-AFL talent: http://bit.ly/1Q4nNcS
Club legend Condos returns to steer Parkside: http://bit.ly/1ROSwt5
Paul Chapman excited by Werribee Districts challenge: http://bit.ly/1NrHYMP
Altona looks to add a ruckman to its mix: http://bit.ly/1R9Nqul
Kids and flag dream lure Fev to Deer Park: http://bit.ly/1S2zbrB
Ex-Hawk to put stamp of WRFL’s newest club: http://bit.ly/1OL0mqi
Hoppers Crossing brings former Warriors back: http://bit.ly/1O438U6
Fitness the key for St Albans’ new coach: http://bit.ly/1n2Vdh3
Form, not reputation, the key for WRFL interleague: http://bit.ly/1R9NWc3
Norm Smith medallist excited for WRFL stint: http://bit.ly/1SAIbV8
Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League
Coaching changes aplenty in Division 1: http://bit.ly/1GpuvYU
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