They might be known for their clips lipsyncing famous sports commentary but the Shepmates can also play. The duo played a starring role in local footy as other teams ended winless streaks stretching back three years. Here are the talking points.
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.
After eight years Michael Mannix is handing over the Wallan captaincy, with two gun midfielders set to take on the Magpies’ leadership.
A local footy club has had its Round 1 win reversed after a league investigation found it twice fielded too many players, with the four points handed to its opponent.
The pulse beat again across Victoria with flags unfurled, bags kicked, statements made and scorching debuts from ex-AFL talents. Plenty of upsets, too. It’s all here in our wrap.
As many as nine clubs have eyes on six finals spots, making for Riddell District’s biggest and best season yet. Check out all the ins and outs and key players for every club.
Riddell coach Arron Bray is telling his players to embrace the challenge of being reigning premiers as the Bombers get an immediate test of strength.
Tom Waters has won premierships, league medals and played 300 games alongside with some outstanding talents. He’s made some tough calls in naming his best 22.
Wallan isn’t throwing the baby out with the bathwater after reaching the grand final last year but hopes small tweaks can help it take the premiership step.
Melton South is back in the Riddell District looking to break a more than two-year losing streak. What do the Panthers believe they can achieve in 2025?
SEASON PREVIEW: Thrown a blanket over a host of clubs, the RDFNL premiership is well and truly up for grabs in an expanded finals series.
Woodend-Hesket coach Alistair Rae believes his 2025 side is as talented as the 2023 team that reached the RDFNL grand final. Here’s why confidence levels are so high.
Melton Centrals has had an injection of talent over the summer and combined with its existing squad is confident of making a run at the RDFNL top-six.
After a winless season, Lancefield got busy over the off-season, bringing in as many as 15 new faces to help the club make a fresh start.
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