Ex-AFL star pitches in to boost local struggler
A former AFL star and an international cyclist, two of Australia’s elite athletes, have teamed up to help local footy struggler Lancefield.
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Why Mangan chose to take Giants challenge
Brad Mangan, one of country footy’s most decorated players, would have had numerous suitors but a conversation with his neighbour led him to become Gisborne Giants inaugural captain.
‘Basketball background’ talent earns Academy spot
Woodend-Hesket junior and Calder Cannons prospect Cooper Duff-Tytler has only played a handful of games but the rising star with the “basketball background” is one to watch in 2025.
Named: Melbourne local footy’s most influential movers and shakers
Local footy is the heartbeat of the game but it requires countless hours of expertise and dedication from thousands of people. Here are those who are having the biggest impact on the grassroots.
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Ranked: The ex-AFL players who lit up local footy this year
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.
Big-name recruits roll into Riddell District
RECRUIT TRACKER: League best-and-fairest winners, VFL talents and exciting young guns, Riddell District clubs have made some strong recruiting gains for 2025.
Ranked: The top 70 local footy clubs of 2024
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.
Star netballer claims top honours in two leagues
Tilly Shepherd only needed seven games to claim the Northern league’s highest netball honour and made it a stunning league best-and-fairest double when she claimed the Riddell District Ryan Medal.
Melton Centrals pounce on in-demand coach
Melton Centrals has secured in-demand coach Damien Zanic, who was a key member of Brisbane Lions’ AFL premiership three-peat, for next Riddell District season.
Compared: How every local footy’s premiers player points stack up
We’ve analysed every local footy premier’s player points total on grand final day and we reveal which one has the most loyal and best homegrown side for 2024. See where your club stacks up.
Ex-AFL players coach teams to glory
Champions were crowned across the state in local footy with coaching guns helping their teams get to the top. Here is the wrap of all the grand final action from Saturday.
More life, goals, medals left in Galea
There’s no slowing down Dean Galea. The local footy goalkicking great kicked five goals in Riddell’s premiership win and will be back to do it all again next year.
Wallan to strengthen again for 2025
Wallan coach Daniel Nolan is confident the club will be back stronger in 2025 after Sunday’s RDFNL grand final defeat to Riddell.
Woodend claims back-to-back crowns
Woodend-Hesket cemented itself as the dominant force in Riddell District netball, defeating Riddell, to win back-to-back A-Grade crowns.
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