Ex-AFL Tiger cops ban in local footy debut
Ex-AFL forward Noah Cumberland’s local footy debut turned into a nightmare as he was slapped with a suspension for a late off-the-ball hit. Watch the video.
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Ex-AFL star’s big punishment for flipping the bird
Former Carlton and Brisbane star Mitch Robinson has copped a big whack after appealing a local footy suspension for flipping the bird to the crowd. See the incident.
Manuel powers Macleod comeback blitz
Kurt Manuel was on fire as Macleod stormed home to knock off St Mary’s – and old premiership Kanga Jack Bianchin – to cement itself as one of the competition’s top teams.
‘We’re not also-rans’: Kinglake’s statement upset
Kinglake sent a timely reminder to its NFNL Division 3 rivals with a stunning upset of a Brent Macaffer-less Epping at Epping on Saturday.
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Greenwood’s big hope for Reservoir
Levi Greenwood was welcomed to the Northern league with a tag in his Reservoir debut but the ex-AFL star hopes he, and several big-name recruits, can help turn the club’s fortunes around.
Local footy league in turmoil amid fine farce
It’s only Round 1 but a Melbourne local footy league is in turmoil as senior figures walk out and clubs revolt over farcical fines.
Heartbreak for Morang skipper, setback for gun recruit
South Morang captain Tye Hall’s season is potentially over, while Noah Cumberland went down seconds before the club’s final training session finished.
Ivanhoe ‘rides the storm’ before breaking Mustangs
Reservoir unveiled a number of its big off-season recruits but Ivanhoe crashed the party with a dominant second half setting up a thumping win.
Pannam inspires Panton Hill in injury return
In his first game since Round 1 last year, Jason Pannam’s five-goal haul inspired Panton Hill to a come-from-behind win over Thomastown – it’s first since 2013.
After-the-siren agony, ecstasy for Eltham, Bundoora
After a difficult week in which it mourned the passing of a young player, Eltham held on for a relieving win following a kick after the siren.
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.
Ultimate NFNL Division 1 club-by-club season preview
Is it Heidelberg’s premiership to lose? Take out the Tigers and 2025 looms as a fascinating NFNL Division 1 season with a host of clubs chasing finals. Check out all the ins and outs and key players.
Ultimate NFNL Division 2 club-by-club season preview
Two standouts and eight other teams will be fighting for finals and survival, NFNL Division 2 looks an intriguing season. Check out all the ins and outs and key players at every club.
Why flag isn’t everything for Diamond Creek
31 for 31: After back-to-back grand finals, there’s only one thing on Diamond Creek’s mind but coach Andrew Tranquilli says the club faces a massive challenge.
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