Recruit tracker: ex-AFL talents join Northern league
OFF-SEASON CENTRAL: It’s a new year and the new local footy season is just around the corner. Check out the latest recruits at every Northern league club here.
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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.
In-demand draft hopeful makes final call on local club
Ajang Kuol mun had clubs in Geelong circling him. Now the rising ruckman — who was on the draft radar last year — has signed with a local side.
Bowman’s lasting legacy at Montmorency
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Ex-AFL young gun boosts rising local footy power
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Bundoora snares young Queensland flyer
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Rumour Mill: 65k, ex-AFL race settled and a bold recruiting strategy
One club made a creative pitch for recruits while another went with the tried and tested ‘cashed-up’ approach. That and an update on the last ex-AFL men local-footy bound in this week’s Rumour Mill.
Northern clubs make recruiting splash
RECRUIT TRACKER: Northern league clubs have combined to sign more than 150 recruits for 2025, including ex-AFL, VFL-listed talents and promising young guns.
Whittlesea’s one big lesson from straight sets exit
Having crashed out of finals in straight sets this season, Whittlesea is taking a different approach to season 2025 and has secured the return of several juniors.
Scotland pleased with Bundoora improvements
Bundoora coach Heath Scotland is confident the club’s list depth has improved despite a number of key personnel departing this off-season.
No recruiting rush for South Morang
As South Morang prepares to return to the Northern league top-flight, the club is in no rush to bring in a swag of recruits and comfortable trusting its premiership group.
Reservoir recruiting strategy explained
Reservoir has delivered one of the most eye-catching recruiting drives this off-season and coach Rohan Davies says there’s more big names to come.
Macleod coach’s big win as rebuild begins
Macleod could have imploded after relegation but new coach Nick Lynch says one major factor has the club strong positioned for a bounce back in 2025, with a couple of big recruits too.
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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