Josh Newman relishing life as top Dog
The former Dolphins VFL captain talks about coaching Mornington, ankle surgery and names the Bulldogs to watch in 2023.
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‘It’s wonderful’: Female presidents take the reins in MPFNL
Almost a quarter of clubs in the Mornington Peninsula league have female presidents. We take a look at the changing face of local football.
Revealed: Troy Schwarze’s best ever side
Troy Schwarze and his Sorrento Sharks monopolised the MPNFL for over a decade and now he has tried to place his best ever side together.
MPFNL transfers: Bonus recruit for Buds
Rosebud has signed three Southern league players, including an ex-teammate of Dane Swan, as the Buds’ new coach declares, “the guys are fit”.
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Drew Petrie helps Pearcedale to victory
DREW Petrie asked to play in the ruck in the last quarter to ensure his one-off appearance for Pearcedale ended in a victory over Devon Meadows on Saturday.
Junior footy league says no to AFL takeover
A MORNINGTON Peninsula junior football league’s 16 clubs have knocked back an AFL bid to take them over, saying they want to remain independent.
Schwarze back at Sorrento
TROY Schwarze is about to kick-start his footy career at the age of 36.
Stonecat Luke Paynter faces slow recovery
LUKE Paynter, the young Frankston YCW player who suffered a shocking injury last week, is slowly on the mend.
The Hanger: Local footy headlines
A MATCH abandoned due to a hip injury, Dermott Brereton’s cameo in the Karingal rooms and Eltham Collegians ends its winless run in the VAFA. That and more in The Hanger.
YCW-Seaford match abandoned
FRANKSTON YCW’s game against Seaford on Saturday was called off after a painful injury to a YCW player.
Dermie in Karingal rooms
HAWTHORN great Dermott Brereton was in the Karingal rooms to present Bulls rookie Lachie Hinde with his first senior jumper on Saturday.
Stonecats champion calls time on career
ONE of suburban football’s most decorated players has been forced into retirement.
The Hanger: Local footy headlines
CHECK in to The Hanger for all the talking points from the latest round of local footy. Simon Goosey’s comeback, a Mitcham boilover and Hadfield’s breakthrough win feature this week.
VFL legend’s victorious return to the field
AFTER eight years, a Mornington goal-kicking legend has made a shock and spontaneous comeback to the game at age of 50, booting his side to a resounding win.
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