One player nearly became the first of the season to crash through the 100-goal barrier, while an attempt at goal ended the life of an unsuspecting bird. Here’s all the weird and wonderful Saturday local footy action.
Frankston YCW is set to celebrate an unbelievable milestone — “Midge” Rossetto’s 60 years of service to the club. He reflects on his journey and looks back at some of the club’s greatest players and coaches.
If you’re wondering why the Frankston Bombers are undefeated this season, a quick glance at their forward line might give you the answer. Danger lurks at every turn.
A Mornington Peninsula league Division 2 club has parted ways with its coach, who has expressed his disappointment.
There were 10-goal hauls, while ex-AFL stars aplenty lifted their sides to crucial wins, and losing streaks were snapped emphatically. It’s all in our local footy wrap.
The Eagle mascot who went viral on AFL mid-season draft night made an eye-catching return to local football in the Mornington Peninsula league as Mt Eliza’s premiership defence gathered momentum.
Initial disappointment quickly turned to positivity in the Mornington rooms after a gripping draw with Edithvale-Aspendale in MPFNL Division 1.
Some of Victoria’s most promising junior footballers have gone head-to-head during the recent interleague carnival. See who stood out.
Rosebud found itself in unfamiliar territory on Saturday — trailing. But a ‘spray’ and a best-on-ground display changed things.
While some leagues might take a break this weekend, there’s still plenty of local footy action to watch across the weekend. Here’s where you can watch the big guns.
Rumours of a star trio’s return have been quashed, but one has headed bush. Plus, a bizarre home injury to a premiership gun and a coach facing an uncertain future. It’s all in Quick Kicks…
The opposition coach’s happy demeanour changed when he spotted Adam Tomlinson before the game, and the ex-AFL gun put on a show for Sorrento in the MPFNL.
Adam Tomlinson made a surprise appearance in local footy, there was some Tom Hawkins magic and another ex-AFL man bagged a dozen goals. It’s all in a bursting-at-the-seams Local Footy Wrap.
Pearcedale coach Peter Bastinac has added to the tributes for former Mornington Peninsula footballer Mal Rowley, who died last Wednesday.
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