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.
The veteran goal umpire injured in an MPFNL game has spoken of the frightening incident, and made a call on his future.
Trust, ‘honest conversations’ and a burst of youthful energy led to Red Hill’s first win of the season in MPFNL Division 1.
A former AFL premiership star whose signing was kept “under wraps’’ has made a sledgehammer impact at Devon Meadows, firing off a big bag of goals in MPFNL Division 2.
A Pines champion was paid the ultimate compliment after helping the Pythons claim another big scalp in MPFNL Division 1, while a former AFL star fired Edi-Asp to victory and a young gun sizzled for Sorrento.
Clubs and players from across the state will come together to say no to violence on and off the field and support a foundation started after a footy player died from a coward punch nine years ago. More here.
Local footy clubs looking for a new home from next season will have until the end of next month to lodge an application as part of AFL Vic’s stringent new transfer guidelines. Latest here.
Rosebud coach Danny Ades gives an insight into his side’s unbeaten start, while an ex-AFL player made a surprise appearance as Frankston YCW and Pines were involved in a night-time thriller in MPFNL Division 1.
The Tiger spirit was on full display as the men in yellow and black knocked off traditional rivals Chelsea — after a rousing talk from a former club champion.
The stakes are high as Somerville and Pearcedale battle to maintain their unbeaten status in a fascinating round of MPFNL Division 2 footy. Hear from coaches and see the key players.
Recently retired Geelong star Tom Hawkins starred on his return to country footy with Finley while other ex-AFL names made their mark in games across Victoria on Good Friday. See the wrap.
Karingal coach Nathan Burke says his side’s 169-point drubbing in MPFNL Division 2 was a stark reality check, but some heartwarming moments lifted the Bulls’ spirits.
Pearcedale is off to a flyer in MPFNL Division 2, with former Port Adelaide forward Brett Eddy slotting in as co-coach. He talks about his talented side, the ex-AFL player driving the Dales and “what’s possible this year’’.
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