Local footy wrap: 10-goal hauls, ex-AFL men dazzle
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.
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Viral Eagle runs rampant in MPFNL
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.
‘Big belief game’: Mornington splits points as youngsters shine
Initial disappointment quickly turned to positivity in the Mornington rooms after a gripping draw with Edithvale-Aspendale in MPFNL Division 1.
Named: The leading performers from junior interleague carnival
Some of Victoria’s most promising junior footballers have gone head-to-head during the recent interleague carnival. See who stood out.
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Injured goal umpire speaks on incident, makes call on his future
The veteran goal umpire injured in an MPFNL game has spoken of the frightening incident, and made a call on his future.
‘Honest conversations’ spark Red Hill revival
Trust, ‘honest conversations’ and a burst of youthful energy led to Red Hill’s first win of the season in MPFNL Division 1.
‘I couldn’t believe it’: ruckman slots banana goal in Crib Point thriller
Peder Whelan reveals what he was thinking as lined up a goal from an impossible angle to snatch victory for Crib Point in MPFNL Division 2.
Updated: Local footy game stopped after umpire concussed
A local footy game in Melbourne’s south east was stopped for almost 30 minutes after an umpire was concussed on Saturday afternoon.
‘Monkey off our back’: Hastings gets first win, young guns fire
Kevin Lylak’s leadership had an impact as Hastings’ fresh faces shone in the Blues’ breakthrough win in MPFNL Division 2.
Wild comebacks, wins after the siren and ex-AFL stars headline local footy
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
‘Best win’: Dromana clips Eagles’ wings, gives timely reminder
Dromana coach Ben Holmes was moved to make a big statement after the Tigers’ tenacious win over Edithvale-Aspendale in MPFNL Division 1.
From underdogs to unstoppable: MPFNL’s surprise stars of 2025
Who’s turning heads in local footy? Discover the unsung heroes lighting up the MPFNL this season. From reserves to revelations, these players are redefining ‘breakout season’.
Bulls ‘building from the ground up’ under Burke
Karingal’s winless start to the MPFNL Division 2 season hasn’t dented new coach Nathan Burke’s enthusiasm. He talks about the Bulls’ progress and challenges across the first six rounds.
‘He gets around the boys’: Toby Greene’s brother dazzles for Rye
Toby Greene’s younger brother turned it on as Rye scored its best win in years in MPFNL Division 2, while big goal hauls fired Pearcedale and Chelsea to wins.
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