Ranked: Victorian local footy’s best goalkickers
Victorian local footy’s best forwards are making their mark in season 2024 and we could see the first 100-goalkicker as soon as this weekend. See the leading players from across the state.
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Revealed: The local footy team’s eyeing perfect seasons
It’s the pinnacle of local footy, winning the premiership and not losing a game all season. See the clubs on track for the perfect year.
Bannan makes early Lancefield exit
Enduring a winless season, Lancefield is now looking for a new coach after Tim Bannan stepped down with seven rounds remaining in the season.
Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
Some local footy teams can’t stop winning while others are still searching for a win after multiple years. Check out the longest winning and losing streaks across the state.
Who wins finals race in Riddell District run home?
The minor premiership, double chance and top-five are all up for grabs in what looms as an exciting run home. See who we predict will play finals.
Late recruits boost Wallan in top-three battle
Wallan received a timely boost with the arrival of two late recruits, Jake Carlisle and John Bellino making their debuts in a critical win over top-three rival Romsey.
Local footy wrap: Ex-AFL heroes steal spotlight
A host of former AFL stars laced up the boots in cameo appearances across the state, while the wet and wintry conditions paved the way for an avalanche of upsets.
Gisborne Giants lock in leaders for senior debut
Gisborne Giants has locked in its senior football and netball leaders ahead of the club’s entry to Riddell District senior competitions next year.
Riddell finds best in early taste of finals
In an ominous sign for rivals, Riddell coach Arron Bray says the club produced its “best team performance” on Saturday to move a game clear on top of the ladder.
Centrals cap emotional week with fighting win
A difficult week off the field has ended in an emotion-charged win for Melton Centrals, rallying to deny Lancefield its first victory of the RDFNL campaign.
The leading players from junior interleague footy
The AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series saw some of the state’s best up and coming prospects go head-to-head earlier this month. Here’s a look at some of the best performers.
Romsey signals flag threat in dominant win
Seven unanswered goals as propelled Romsey to a commanding victory over reigning premier Diggers Rest and signalled the Redbacks’ own title threat.
Local footy wrap: Fev fills up, future stars shine on debut
Brendan Fevola filled his boots in a loss, Heath Shaw helped Wallan to victory and a pair of sons of guns starred on debut. All that and more in our local footy wrap.
How Wallan landed Heath Shaw
Collingwood premiership star Heath Shaw will don the black and white stripes again when he runs out for Wallan on Saturday. Here’s how to happened.
Kyneton starting to click amid injury curse
Despite a spate of injuries, Kyneton coach Ethan Foreman believes the club is starting to find its feet in the Riddell District and can make a run for finals.
Local footy wrap: Surprises results as droughts get broken
Statements were made in some leagues as one club ended an almost 700-day drought for a win. There might have been holidays for some leagues but for others there’s plenty of talking points. Here they are.
Woodend-Hesket aiming for ‘attractive’ finish
Sitting 2-6, last year’s RDFNL grand finalist Woodend-Hesket is looking to blood its young talent and make a strong finish to the season and set up 2025.
Deeper Romsey take big step in flag push
Improved depth was a major focus for Romsey over summer and with a healthy list at his disposal, coach Justin Sherman believes his team has taken big strides in 2024.
Diggers Rest puts end to Riddell’s undefeated start
Riddell’s undefeated start to the RDFNL season is over as reigning premier Diggers Rest finished the stronger in an early finals preview.
Inter-league drought over, winning streaks crash
Country footy heavyweights Goulburn Valley and Ovens and Murray went head-to-head, Keilor raises the bar and a number of winnings streaks came to a crashing halt.
The surprise-packets of Riddell District season so far
They’re the big recruits delivering, key players making strong returns from injury and young guns taking their game to a new level. The RDFNL surprise packets so far.
‘Crossed line’: RDFNL match called off after stoush
The Riddell District has explained a social media post expressing disappointment in “poor behaviour” that saw a match called off on the weekend.
Macedon claims first win in Kyneton rivalry
It didn’t take Kyneton and Macedon long to spark its rivalry in the first official RDFNL meeting with the Cats claiming the first bragging rights.
Local footy champion returns amid upsets galore
One of local footy’s most decorated players made a long-awaited return on Saturday, while there were plenty of topsy-turvy results. All and more in our local footy wrap.
Riddell District coach’s verdict on OT heart-break
Riddell District inter-league coach Daniel Nolan delivers his verdict on the contentious match-deciding moment and what’s next for the rivalry with Southern.
Riddell District unveils inter-league team
Reigning men’s and women’s football league best-and-fairests will lead the Riddell District inter-league squads out on Saturday when they face Southern. See the teams here.
Centrals respond to horror fortnight with big win
After back-to-back 100-point defeats, Melton Centrals rediscovered its best football when needed most to record a big win over Lancefield.
Records broken as some streaks end in local footy
A country club breaks two records in one day as a metro club pays tribute to a club great who passed during the week. Check out the talking points from Local Footy.
The ‘random’ conversation that secured local footy gun
Local footy gun Shaun Campbell discusses the reasons behind his move to Diggers Rest and why he’s loving life at Bloomdale Oval.
Scary moment ends game, country guns’ big bags
A local footy match is called off after a scary injury, two country guns duel with big bags and more teams end long losing streaks. Get a full wrap of the action here.
How local footy panned out on Anzac Day
There were some monster individual displays and shock results across the state as Anzac Day produced some local footy classics. Here’s the lowdown on all the games.
Dawn till dusk: Diggers denies Macedon charge
It was a big day for Diggers Rest, starting at a 6am dawn service through to the final siren at 5.30pm, as they held off a determined Macedon comeback.
Woodend-Hesket finding rhythm after rough start
RDFNL grand finalist Woodend-Hesket claimed its first win of the season and coach Alistair Rae says the club will only get better after a disruptive start to the season.
Riddell’s ominous warning to RDFNL rivals
In an ominous warning for title rivals, Riddell coach Arron Bray says his team hasn’t hit top gear yet as the Bombers took care of Wallan on the road.
Big names line up to lead Riddell District rep team
The Riddell District expects to field a near full strength inter-league team when it faces Southern next month, including a local footy legend.
Why Macedon win was worth more than four points
Macedon knocked off neighbouring rival Woodend-Hesket to regain the Bill Tunn Shield, Cats coach Al Meldrum explains why it is a big boost to his club.
Wallan crashes Diggers’ flag-raising celebrations
Diggers Rest raised is RDFNL premiership flag on Saturday but it was Wallan that crashed the party and celebrated with four points.
Enormous goal hauls as ex-AFL men light up local footy
A former AFL star fired off 11 goals, a serious injury stopped a game and season-first wins were celebrated as local footy revved up around the state. Here’s Saturday’s wrap.
Why win was a wake-up call for Riddell
Riddell claimed the four points but coach Arron Bray says the win was a wake-up call for his players gun midfielder Dylan Tarczon suffered an injury.
‘Different unit’: Romsey comeback ends drought
It had been nine years since Romsey won at Greenhill Reserve but the Redbacks produced a remarkable second-half comeback to stun Wallan.
Local footy wrap: Ex-AFL talents rock bush and ‘burbs
A host of former AFL names turned out across the state as leagues heralded local footy’s return en masse. One ex-AFL star even helped a team snap a long losing streak. Latest here.
Locked in: every Riddell District club’s recruits
Several of local footy’s most decorated players, plus a heap more top talent, is heading for the Riddell District league in 2024. See who’s heading where.
Ultimate Riddell District club-by-club season preview
The RDFNL season promises to be a fascinating watch with several teams vying for premiership glory. Check out every club’s ins and outs and key player. Plus, our 2024 predictions.
Kyneton makes perfect start in demolition debut
In front of a “ridiculous” crowd, Kyneton made a strong first impression in the Riddell District, demolishing grand finalist Woodend-Hesket.
16-a-side? AFL’s bold call to boost local battlers
The game’s traditional look could be overhauled for battling grassroots leagues, in the AFL’s bid to combat a population shift challenging “the footprint of football right around our country.”
Former AFL names light up local footy’s return
A host of ex-AFL names produced stunning performances as local footy returned on Good Friday while the best players and teams from across the state made their mark. Here’s what you need to know.
AFL’s ‘critical’ local footy focus revealed
Three areas lead the AFL’s agenda for grassroots footy, while the league has weighed in on cost of living pressures and policing concussion protocols at local level. All and more revealed here.
Where you can watch local footy on Good Friday
Footy is back and there’s set to be several cracking contests on Good Friday. Here’s every fixture from across the state this weekend.
Local footy’s best young guns to watch in 2024
Melbourne’s footy fields are set to be taken over by the next generation of stars – here are just some of the up and comers to keep an eye on in season 2024.
AFL reveals tackle ban amid major rule changes for junior footy
Juniors will be forced to not tackle in certain age groups this year after the AFL announced shock new new rule changes for underage footy.
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