Big shoes to fill for new leader of the pack
Heidelberg has a new captain and respected defender Keenan Posar has some big shoes to fill and tricky start to the season to lead the Tigers through.
Heidelberg has a new captain and respected defender Keenan Posar has some big shoes to fill and tricky start to the season to lead the Tigers through.
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 2024.
In an incredible tale of resilience, Wayne Pavitt, a local footy star in both Cairns and Melbourne, has survived a horror crash to make a miracle return to a club he loves.
Coming off back-to-back country premierships, Rohan Davies is under no illusions as to the task of making Reservoir competitive but he’s made a strong start with an ex-AFL listed recruit.
Ex-AFL guns, VFL stars and community legends are among the local footy’s new coaches in 2024. Here we track each new coaching appointment in the off-season.
Nearly 130 players have moved clubs in the NFNL. So which clubs should be giving its recruiters a Christmas bonus? We name the best off-season clubs.
The Northern league’s all-time leading-goalkicking Shane Harvey will put his retirement on the backburner and suit up for Kinglake in 2024.
Ex-AFL guns, state league stars and local heroes have been among the signings at clubs throughout the off-season. We name those who have stood out.
With NFNL Division 3 league best-and-fairest winner Lachie Evans departing, Heidelberg West has some big boots to fill. New coach Dale Mayne discusses his strategy.
After an impressive return to the NFNL in 2023, new Kinglake coach David Florance is confident the club will remain strong in a red-hot Division 3 in 2024.
Newly promoted Eltham will renew its rivalry with Greensborough in a Good Friday blockbuster to kick off the NFNL Division 1 season.
NFNL Division 3 looks stacked in 2024 and Epping coach Brad Hollow believes it will be an opportunity for the relegated club to earn some respect back.
New Lower Plenty coach Travis Stephens has heard the rumours but is confident his squad will “surprise a couple” next season.
Country footy’s premier competitions will be able to spend more than their metro counterparts in 2024. Here’s the salary cap for every league.
Justin George accuses Reservoir of not paying him for the 2023 season amid a bitter end to his two-season tenure as coach of the Mustangs.
Links with a number of Bundoora players has helped the Bulls land former Carlton first-round draft pick Sam Philp for 2024.
New Greensborough coach Matt Hyde discusses the club’s depth of young talent and the chance to face off against a premiership-winning mate.
Watsonia has to replace 131 goals this off-season, coach George Lattouf discusses how the club will rebuild its forward line and build on a 2023 finals run.
New Bundoora coach Heath Scotland is excited by the opportunity to put his stamp on the NFNL Division 1 club after several key players departed.
Northern league power Montmorency has signed a former Collingwood father-son and current VFL Team of the Year gun for 2024.
Banyule continues its impressive recruiting campaign, luring an ex-Collingwood tall away from a Northern rival, after signing a reigning league best-and-fairest.
Ivanhoe coach Wayne Schultz details his club’s off-season recruiting plans after joining the Northern league as well as he and Ash Close’s availability.
Old Paradians coach Ben Turner reveals how the Raiders signed Heidelberg’s two-time NFNL Division 1 premiership captain Sam Gilmore.
Perfect seasons, premierships, fairytale finals runs and drought-breaking feats. These are the top 75 local footy clubs of 2023 ranked and you can have your say.
The salary cap is a topic of conversation at every footy club. Here is your chance to tell us what you think about it and how much it is impacting the game at grassroots level.
Old Paradians shift to the Northern league caught the attention of new coach Ben Turner, who reveals how the club is building for its maiden campaign in 2024.
Northcote Park has completed the NFNL coaching puzzle, locking in a Heidelberg premiership assistant and former North Melbourne draftee.
The Marshall name is synonymous with Bundoora, so it came as quite a shock when former captain Brent decided to leave Yulong Reserve and join Mernda.
Eltham has made a strong start to its NFNL Division 1 recruiting campaign, securing the return to two juniors with AFL and VFL experience.
Montmorency’s new coach comes with an impressive resume, crossing from Williamstown VFL, having previously coached Carlton’s AFLW side.
Bundoora’s new era has officially arrived with a 2023 premiership coach appointed as the new senior mentor.
West Preston-Lakeside has secured the services of Carlton premiership player and highly-successful local footy coach Ian Aitken.
Fresh off a breakthrough NFNL Division 2 season, South Morang has landed a big recruiting coup, signing an ex-AFL talent and reigning league MVP.
After a solid NFNL Division 1 debut season, Banyule has had an off-season win, adding one of the league’s best young players for 2024.
Northern league clubs have voted to accept wantaway VAFA clubs Ivanhoe and Old Paradians for 2024. Here’s what each had to say.
NFNL Division 3 club Old Eltham Collegians has secured the biggest recruit in club history, signing a Collingwood premiership player for 2024.
Lower Plenty premiership-winning coach and Banyule flag assistant Ben Turner will take the reins at Northern league applicant Old Paradians.
Thomastown has promoted two of its most respected clubmen to co-coach as it looks to break back into NFNL Division 2 finals in 2024.
A country club has secured a huge double signing with the arrival of two of metro footy’s biggest stars.
After a “terrible” year, Lower Plenty has locked in a new coaching tandem it believes can rejuvenate the club and take it back up the ladder.
The 2023 local footy season was one of the best in recent memory. Now we’ve revealed our top players for the year. Here’s who made the list.
Two-time premiership player and a three-time league-leading goalkicker, Ahmed Saad leaves a West Preston-Lakeside and NFNL great.
They’re playing on the biggest stage in Australian sport but where did they come from? We chart the rise of Collingwood and Brisbane’s grand final stars.
Heidelberg West has locked in an experienced junior and senior assistant coach for 2024, confident he can help the club break its finals drought.
Michael Ryan says family commitments and the need for a change were key factors in his decision to step down as Bundoora coach after four years.
The temperature dropped on the weekend but there were a few getting hot under the collar. Check out all the best snaps from our photographers.
For the 30th time and second season in a row Heidelberg is champion, defeating Bundoora in perfect conditions at Preston City Oval.
The campaign to name the NFNL Division 1 reserve grade best-and-fairest medal the Michael Finn Medal starts now after the Heidelberg great won for a fourth time.
Grand final day often creates some of the best footy memories for clubs across the state. Leader Local Footy’s photographers were there to capture all the moments last weekend.
This time 10 years ago, Luke Collins and Montmorency were on the wrong end of Bundoora’s famous grand final comeback, now he hopes to captain the Bulls back to the promised land.
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