Ultimate NFNL Division 1 grand final preview
It’s the NFNL Division 1 grand final sequel but will it be The Godfather II or Speed II: Cruise Control? See the key match-ups, players to watch and analysis here.
It’s the NFNL Division 1 grand final sequel but will it be The Godfather II or Speed II: Cruise Control? See the key match-ups, players to watch and analysis here.
Heidelberg’s Lachie Wilson is a two-time Rosbrook Medallist after a thrilling count on Wednesday night, while Tahnysha Salanoa was crowned the top netballer.
Eltham and Northern Bullants rising star Finnbar Maley tore his local footy grand final apart and his astronomical rise is attracting AFL interest.
The NFNL Division 1 is awash with star players. The level of talent is among the best in local footy. So who makes the cut in our top-40 stars of 2023?
Montmorency has made the decision to part ways with Jono Manzoney after one season following the club’s straight sets finals exit.
Injury, ill-discipline and a red-hot Eltham made grand final day one to forget for Diamond Creek but coach Andrew Tranquilli is confident the club is well placed for a quick bounce back.
It’s on again, Heidelberg and Bundoora in the NFNL Division 1 grand final. The Bulls booking their place with a preliminary final demolition.
Clubs broke premiership droughts while some marked significant flag milestones – one even lifted a 37th cup. All the talking points from a bumper Saturday across the bush and the ‘burbs.
Eltham is going back to the top after claiming a drought-breaking premiership with a crushing win over Diamond Creek.
It’s grand final day right across the state for a number of local footy competitions. Here’s all the games to look out for and the players who could make a difference.
In what is likely a local footy first, a metro league will trial having four umpires in a game during preliminary finals with a view to next week’s grand finals.
North Heidelberg will be without captain Kyle McDonald for Sunday’s preliminary final, and a possible grand final, after he was suspended for a high hit.
Let’s get ready to rumble … heavyweights Eltham and Diamond Creek prepare for grand final battle. Check out the players to watch, key match-ups and our verdict.
From top to bottom, the Northern league’s Division 2 competition is littered with outstanding players. Check out our top 30 guns of 2023.
Old Paradians has voted to leave the VAFA, citing player recruitment and retention as a major factor in wanting to join the Northern league.
Mernda’s changerooms were as quiet as a graveyard after letting the NFNL Division 3 premiership slip but coach Rob Fletcher had only admiration for his players.
After a club-saving move to the Northern league in 2019, Old Eltham Collegians celebrated its first premiership win as its reserves saluted.
North Heidelberg is “enjoying the ride” as marches into a NFNL Division 1 preliminary final, ending Montmorency’ season, behind Majak Daw’s six goals.
Diamond Creek is one win away from a drought-breaking premiership after defeating St Mary’s in the NFNL Division 2 preliminary final.
Reigning NFNL Division 1 premier Heidelberg will have a chance to defend its crown after a crushing win over arch-rival Bundoora in their semi-final.
Laurimar claimed its first senior premiership in club history, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with a stunning late surge to break Mernda hearts.
More than 10 teams celebrated grand final wins in metro and country footy as one footy final was stopped with a nasty injury. Check out all the talking points here.
It’s grand final day right across the state for a number of local footy competitions. Here’s all the games to look out for and the players who could make a difference.
The “sincere generosity” of North Heidelberg players and supporters has seen the club lead the state in the Good for Footy fundraiser.
Andrew Fairchild is proud of his achievements at Kinglake but believes its time for a new voice at the club and has set his sights on a new challenge.
Ahead of Saturday’s top-of-the-table blockbuster between Diamond Creek and Eltham, the opposing coaches have pinpointed each other’s strengths.
A northern league reserve grade player has been banned for life and could face criminal charges after allegedly elbowing another player in the head and knocking him out cold on Saturday.
Thomastown is on the look out for a new coach after Peter Bugden announced he’d be stepping down after just one year. He explains the decision here.
Junior football club Yarrambat has put together a star-studded local footy coaching panel and has partnered with AFL legend Brent Harvey’s training program.
Gary Moorcroft reveals what keeps him coming back to footy and dealing with abuse after bringing up a remarkable local footy milestone.
Old Eltham Collegians past month has been nothing but nail-biters, with the latest a thrilling win over the ladder-leader, to keep its finals hopes alive.
Heidelberg sent a clear warning to its premiership rivals on Saturday with a powerful win over Bundoora in the NFNL Division 1 grand final rematch.
Victoria will field four teams, in girls and boys, at the upcoming national 15 and under school sport titles to be held in Ballarat next week. We profile all students set to compete for national glory.
Rumours of bankruptcy and salary cap rorting has forced Eltham to explain its unique player payment structure. See what the club had to say here.
Check out Leader Local Footy’s photographers’ best action shots from across the suburbs of Melbourne and start handing out those fines.
Whittlesea coach Wayne van der Ross has explained his reasons for stepping down from the job with five games remaining in the season.
Kinglake star Leigh Gilbert came close to matching his old mate Shane Harvey’s goalkicking exploits on Saturday with a monster haul.
Heidelberg West cracked the NFNL Division 3 finals race wide open with a critical win over Old Eltham Collegians with a pair of young guns playing key roles.
Ex-AFL star Sam Lloyd was at his brilliant best to inspire Bundoora’s big win over NFNL Division 1 premiership rival Montmorency.
The relief was palpable as the siren sounded on Lower Plenty’s first win of the season. Coach Phil Plunkett gives an insight into what it meant.
Top teams faced each other and one country club ended a long winless streak. While some forwards had a day out with bags of goals. Here are 20 things from the Saturday’s action in local footy.
For the first time since 2014, Mernda will play senior finals, while its reserves, under-19s and women’s are also on track, in a remarkable season.
Northern league clubs are training away and even playing away from home grounds as a huge increase in traffic takes a toll. How will it affect finals?
After a disappointing loss and it’s finals hopes on the line, Panton Hill secured a vital win over Northcote Park to rejoin the battle for the top-five.
A pair of unheralded Turtles stood tall as Old Eltham Collegians rallied for a come-from-behind win to strengthen its hold on a top-four spot.
From clutch goals to match-saving defensive stands, these are the moments that proved crucial as Montmorency and Heidelberg played out an epic draw.
Some of the big names who secured last minute local footy moves last week could make their debuts or returns tomorrow. Here are the best moves.
Jhye Baddeley-Kelly boots five goals to power North Heidelberg to a potentially season-defining win over Bundoora and back into the NFNL Division 1 top-five.
Watsonia is just a game outside the NFNL Division 2 top-five after James Lucente booted five majors to fire the Saints past top-five rival Panton Hill.
Laurimar leap-frogged Mernda with a commanding win on Saturday, setting the scene for a fierce battle for the double chance.
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