Saturday night wrap: Local footy back with a bang in bush and ‘burbs
The pulse beat again across Victoria with flags unfurled, bags kicked, statements made and scorching debuts from ex-AFL talents. Plenty of upsets, too. It’s all here in our wrap.
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MPFNL club fined for salary cap breach in 2024
A leading Mornington Peninsula league club has been found guilty of breaching the salary cap last year.
MPFNL 2025: new contenders, big calls, players to watch
The Mornington Peninsula league season kicks off on Saturday. Here’s a look at each club, key players and predictions in Division 1 and 2.
Every in and out across entire Mornington Peninsula league
Keep up to date with every in and out across both divisions of the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League. See every move here.
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The local footy teams to keep an eye on in 2025
From clubs with massive off-season recruiting drives to those who need to live up to the pressure, these are the local footy teams you need to keep an eye on in 2025.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
Locked in: Every MPFNL coach for 2025 named
There are a bunch of new appointments and ex-AFL men among the coaching ranks in the Mornington Peninsula league in 2025. See who’s coaching every club.
‘Let’s have a crack’: Ex-AFL player joins MPFNL coaching ranks
Former Port Adelaide forward Brett Eddy reveals his goals after becoming co-coach of Pearcedale in the Mornington Peninsula league. And he names his Dales to watch in 2025.
The 25 best recruits for the 2025 MPFNL season
The brother of an AFL superstar, a VFL premiership captain and an EFNL Chandler Medal winner are just some of the key recruits in the 25 notable MPFNL signings for 2025. See them all here.
Goal guru takes up coaching role at MPFNL club
A Mornington Peninsula Division 1 club looking to kick more goals has enlisted the help of country footy legend Simon Goosey.
Ex-Tiger sends local footy clubs into a frenzy after shock backflip
This former Richmond goalsneak had already signed with his junior club. But after a change of heart, he has been swarmed by local footy suitors on a recruiting platform.
‘Super fit’: Delisted AFL Eagle chooses local club
He was “just one of the lads” but one thing stood out when a delisted West Coast Eagle trained with a Mornington Peninsula league club recently.
‘He’ll straighten us up’: VFL forward joins MPFNL Division 1 club
Pines has added firepower to its 2025 list, signing a strong-marking VFL forward. He’s the second state league recruit in a productive off-season for the Pythons.
Millions on offer for local footy clubs
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
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