Off-season central: every RDFNL club’s recruits
The new season is just around the corner and Riddell District clubs have been busy bolstering their lists. Check out all the news recruits here.
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Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
Ex-Tiger sends local footy clubs into a frenzy after shock backflip
This former Richmond goalsneak had already signed with his junior club. But after a change of heart, he has been swarmed by local footy suitors on a recruiting platform.
Recruit tracker: latest signings at every Riddell District club
RECRUIT TRACKER: Ex-AFL talent, league best-and-fairest winners, VFL stars and exciting young guns. Riddell District clubs have made some strong recruiting gains for 2025.
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Revealed: the 10 must-watch Riddell District blockbusters
Good Friday and Anzac Day double-headers, an early grand final rematch and two new clubs making their debuts. These are the must-watch Riddell District matches of 2025.
How soon-to-be rival convinced Zanic to take Centrals job
A chat with a soon-to-be rival helped Damien Zanic take on the Melton Centrals job. He discusses the Blues’ recruiting and his pre-season first impressions.
Marlion Pickett heading South for new footy home
Two-time Richmond premiership star Marlion Pickett has chosen his local footy home for 2025, signing for a struggling western suburbs club.
Millions on offer for local footy clubs
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
Wallan loads up in bid to end flag curse
Looking to end its 40-year flag drought, Wallan has loaded up with several big-name recruits, including ex-AFL star Cameron Cloke.
Coaching offer too good to refuse for Campbell
Having last coached in 2018, Shaun Campbell says he is a more mature and better coach now and is excited by the challenge at Diggers Rest.
Blair outlines Romsey leadership style
Coaching wasn’t on Nathan Blair’s radar but when Romsey asked the question it was “pretty easy” for the Redbacks skipper and he’ll take his leadership values into the job.
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.
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.
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