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.
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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.
Riddell flies up to win the premiership flag
Riddell has capped a dominant RDFNL season with a dominant grand final performance, defeating Wallan to claim a second premiership in three seasons.
Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage
Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.
Country footy battler finds new home
After several years of 100-point plus thrasings, Melton South is a step closer to finding its new footballing home for the 2025 season. Here are the ramifications for two leagues.
Riddell’s flag to lose or is it Wallan’s time?
Will Riddell complete its dominance of the 2024 season or can Wallan end a 32-year premiership drought. Check out the RDFNL grand final players to watch and predictions.
Ranked: top 30 players in the Riddell District
After a cracking year of Riddell District footy, we’re celebrating our pick for the season’s best 30 players. Who makes the cut and who misses out?
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