‘Your turn’: Dattoli to take family business to big time
Dad Vinny’s six local footy premierships is hard to top but draft hopeful Jesse Dattoli could do that in an instant when his name is called out this week.
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Duncan ready to make his mark on Bulldogs
Kasey Duncan is a young coach on the rise and he’s looking to make his mark at North Heidelberg after taking the reins from Jason Heatley.
Named: Melbourne local footy’s most influential movers and shakers
Local footy is the heartbeat of the game but it requires countless hours of expertise and dedication from thousands of people. Here are those who are having the biggest impact on the grassroots.
Ranked: The ex-AFL players who lit up local footy this year
From the bush to the ‘burbs, former AFL players thrilled local football crowds across all corners of the state this year. We’ve named the best – and ranked the top 15. See who heads the list.
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Northern coaches name their Coach of the Year
Who are the best coaches in the Northern league this season? We asked the men in charge themselves to decide. Vote for your choice.
Rebuild looms for devastated Diamond Creek
Picking up the pieces after a second straight NFNL Division 2 grand final loss, Diamond Creek coach Andrew Tranquilli has forecast off-season changes.
Montmorency captain to be given until final minute
Montmorency is through to its first NFNL Division 1 grand final since 2013 and will give skipper Stef Uzelac until the final second to prove his fitness.
Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage
Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.
South Morang roars back to top flight
For the first time since 1980, South Morang is back in the top flight of the Northern league, winning a second flag in three seasons in a heart-stopping grand final against Diamond Creek.
South Morang history or Diamond Creek redemption?
Will South Morang complete its rapid rise or can Diamond Creek earn redemption. Check out the players to watch and our predictions for the NFNL Division 2 finale.
Ginni-style GF prep, $1999 is unders and the QR code highlight reel
There’s a Jack Ginnivan-style GF preparation, a player not settling for less than 2k a game, a QR code to individual highlights and two big AFL names linked to local footy. It’s all here in Quick Kicks.
Fitzroy Stars to let grand final defeat burn
Three of Fitzroy Stars’ biggest weapons have already recommitted for 2025 and coach Lionel Proctor says the club will use its grand final heartbreak to fuel it in 2025.
Named: the top 30 players in NFNL Division 2
As a terrific NFNL Division 2 season comes to a close, we’re celebrating the competition’s best talents in 2024. See who made the cut.
Why Macleod is confident of quick relegation return
Macleod’s 15-year stint in the top-flight is over but Kangas president Ean Newbold is confident of a quick bounce back in Division 2 next year.
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