Why ‘strange’ win was so important to Kyneton
Kyneton and Romsey both struggled for accuracy but it was the Tigers that secured a critical victory to cement themselves in third on the RDFNL ladder.
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Local footy wrap: 10-goal hauls, ex-AFL men dazzle
There were 10-goal hauls, while ex-AFL stars aplenty lifted their sides to crucial wins, and losing streaks were snapped emphatically. It’s all in our local footy wrap.
Local Footy’s Riddell District All-Star team
The Riddell District has played rep footy in the previous two seasons. How would this line-up fair? We name our (almost) mid-season All-Star team.
WATCH: local footy umpire cops brutal headshot
A local footy umpire has spoken about the brutal falcon that floored him during Saturday’s match and the surprising aftermath.
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Local footy wrap: Tomahawk’s goal after siren, massive hauls
Adam Tomlinson made a surprise appearance in local footy, there was some Tom Hawkins magic and another ex-AFL man bagged a dozen goals. It’s all in a bursting-at-the-seams Local Footy Wrap.
Macedon reignites season with rivalry win
After a difficult start, Macedon got its RDFNL season back on track on Saturday seeing off old rival Woodend-Hesket. A young gun and club great starring.
How Melton South took Wallan scalp
Wallan was kept goalless in the first half as Melton South produced a stunning upset to announce itself as a RDFNL threat, ex-AFL star Marlion Pickett dominant.
Wild comebacks, wins after the siren and ex-AFL stars headline local footy
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
Ranked: Melbourne footy’s top dynasties since 2000
Suburban footy has featured dominant teams who have enduring legacies in their local competitions. Now we’ve ranked the top-25 era-defining teams from the first quarter of the century.
Diggers Rest makes flag statement
Diggers Rest was the last team to beat Riddell, 16 matches ago, and the Burras ended the reigning RDFNL premiers’ streak with a dominant final-quarter burst.
Historic wins, clutch kicks: the magic of local footy
The magic of local footy was again on show on Saturday with historic wins, clutch match-winning kicks and big bags. Check out all the highlights from around the grounds.
Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
The 2025 local footy season might only be a couple of weeks old, but the state’s longest winning and losing streaks continue to extend. See who takes top spot.
History made as Giants earn first win
It’s taken Riddell District newcomer Gisborne Giants just five games to register their first senior victory … and, yes, the boys knew the words to the song.
The huge population shifts blowing up Melbourne’s footy heartlands
Massive demographic changes in Melbourne’s suburbs are threatening the survival of traditional footy powerhouses and now the race is on to attract the next generation of young players.
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