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.
A local football league’s decision to limit its clubs’ access to outside media, threatening fines or disqualification, has forced a popular fan-driven footy show on Facebook to shut down.
After a stunning year of local footy we’ve ranked our top 70 clubs as the best in Melbourne. Did we get it right? See who we say is number one and lodge your own vote.
Following the disappointment of grand final defeat, Fitzroy Stars have received a massive boost with the appointment of Neville Jetta as coach for 2025.
Having secured its place in NFNL Division 2 for 2025, Watsonia has appointed a new coach with extensive experience in the Northern and Eastern leagues.
One club will make history and end a long drought. Will it be Fitzroy Stars or Old Paradians? We look at the key players and predict who wins the NFNL Division 3 grand final.
A glaring awards oversight, the high-speed dummy-spit, end-of-season high jinks and a top umpire returning to the ‘burbs…our weekly local footy column Quick Kicks has all the goss.
The NFNL Division 3 season was epic and our top-30 players of 2024 is stacked with elite talent, with several more squeezed out. Who will win the league best-and-fairest?
Efficiency was the name of the game in a howling Preston City Oval wind and it was Greensborough that kicked the last goal to claim victory.
Some local footy teams can’t stop winning while others are still searching for a win after multiple years. Check out the longest winning and losing streaks across the state.
It’s the pinnacle of local footy, winning the premiership and not losing a game all season. See the clubs on track for the perfect year.
Diamond Creek delivered a defensive masterclass to end Lower Plenty’s fine season and book a preliminary final blockbuster against Whittlesea.
South Morang in Division 1? The Lions are only one win away after a stunning semi-final victory over Whittlesea, inspired by Josh Lansfield’s five goals.
A blistering 10-goal second quarter propelled Old Paradians into the NFNL Division 3 grand final, continuing the club’s dream Northern league debut.
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