Kyneton claims inaugural RDFNL women’s premiership
The first Riddell District women’s premier has been crowned after Kyneton stormed to victory over Macedon. Check out all the photos here.
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Local footy wrap: 100 goals up for three forwards
Not one but three players got to the 100 goals in a season milestone on Saturday as there were upsets galore in local footy. And for one country footy team it had a field day in scoring. Here is the latest footy wrap.
The young guns taking the 2023 competition by storm
Melbourne’s footy fields are being taken over by the next generation of stars - here are just some of the up and comers to keep an eye on.
Revealed: The under-15 All Australian footy teams
Future AFL and AFLW stars have been uncovered at the School Sport Australia under-15 titles with strong performers named in the All-Australian team. Here’s who made it.
Riddell brings Diggers’ streak crashing down
Diggers Rest’s bid for a perfect season came to a crashing end on Saturday as reigning RDFNL premier Riddell sent a timely reminder of its capabilities.
Local footy wrap: wait for the century continues
Another big weekend of local footy saw a country star narrowly miss out on 100 goals, a classic comeback in school footy, droughts broken and plenty more.
Drought finally over for finals-bound Hawks
Woodend-Hesket hasn’t played finals since 2009 but has officially locked in a post-season return and coach Josh Pound says the club now has bigger ambitions.
Big V out to return to the top at home
Victoria will field four teams, in girls and boys, at the upcoming national 15 and under school sport titles to be held in Ballarat next week. We profile all students set to compete for national glory.
Local footy wrap: Drought over as top teams make statement
Top teams faced each other and one country club ended a long winless streak. While some forwards had a day out with bags of goals. Here are 20 things from the Saturday’s action in local footy.
Weekend’s best local footy action shots
Leader Local Footy’s photographers captured some amazing action over the weekend. Check out the best shots in our gallery.
Riddell District run home and finals predictions
There’s just six weeks left in the Riddell District season and the battle for a double chance and the top-five is getting fierce. We make our predictions.
Centrals ends 10-year drought, eyes finals
Melton Centrals put an end to Romsey’s 10-year dominance to move to within reach of another major milestone, a long-awaited return to finals.
Local footy wrap: Flag contenders emerge in bumper weekend
Contenders matched up across several of the state’s local footy comps on Saturday – with some eye-popping results shaking up the premiership pecking order.
Revealed: Local footy’s best last minute moves
Some of the big names who secured last minute local footy moves last week could make their debuts or returns tomorrow. Here are the best moves.
Cavalry coming to boost Macedon’s finals hopes
Currently sitting outside the RDFNL top-five, Macedon has regained several key players just in time as it looks to make a late run to finals.
Heavyweight champ makes local footy comeback
After winning two heavyweight belts in the boxing ring last year, Kris Terzievski is looking to add a flag to his collection after making a local footy comeback.
Riddell rout sends premiership warning
Reigning premier Riddell sent out a clear warning to its rivals on Saturday, hammering flag contender Woodend-Hesket.
How last year’s local footy premiers are tracking in 2023
It’s past the halfway mark of the local footy season, so we’ve taken a look to see how the reigning premiers are tracking. Find out who has their defence on the right path.
How Wallan remains an attacking force
Wallan boasts the second best attack in the Riddell District despite the several off-season departures and injuries to key players this season.
‘Complete game’ earns Diggers top-of-the-table win
Diggers Rest picked the perfect time to produce its “most complete game” of the year, knocking off Woodend-Hesket in a top-of-the-table blockbuster.
Riddell revives season in windy Wallan
It was blowing a gale at Greenhill Reserve on Saturday and Riddell rode it home to a season-reviving win over RDFNL rival Wallan.
New AFL CEO outlines vision for game
New AFL CEO Andrew Dillon reveals what the league is doing to make sure Victoria’s local footy is strong for generations to come. He reveals what is going to happen.
Local footy wrap: Ex-AFL players shine as streaks come to an end
Country footy saw plenty of upsets as wind played havoc across the state. Check out the big results from the round.
Leader’s Riddell District mid-season Team of the Year
This weekend marks the mid-way point of the Riddell District season so we’ve brought together some of the best talent in our mid-season Team of the Year.
Eight-year hoodoo ends for Woodend-Hesket
It seems almost every other week, Woodend-Hesket is breaking new ground in the RDFNL, and the Hawks put an end to an eight-year hoodoo on Saturday.
‘All heart’: Centrals’ stunning upset
It’s going to be hard to top Melton Centrals’ stunning, against-the-odds win over premier Riddell as the upset of the RDFNL season.
Droughts over: 20 things we learned in local footy
From decade long firsts and the end of streaks to big performances from ex-AFL players, local footy delivered once again across the state. Here are 20 things we learned.
What you can’t miss in local footy this weekend
Saturday is shaping as one of the most thrilling of the local footy season so far. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the weekend.
Latest breakthrough win as Hawks sitting pretty
Woodend-Hesket continues to break new ground, marching into Romsey Park and taking the four points for the first time in more than a decade.
Why rematch win meant more to Diggers
It wasn’t about redemption but Diggers Rest’s win over premier Riddell still meant plenty to the Burras. Coach Jamie Lobb explains.
Belief drives Lancefield to drought-breaking win
After 294 days Lancefield is back in the Riddell District winners’ circle after scrapping past Melton Centrals with an evergreen veteran dominant.
Romsey ends near-decade long Bombers hoodoo
Romsey delivered its “first four-quarter effort of the season” to snap a losing streak against Riddell that dates back to 2014.
Powerful finish earns Diggers Anzac win
Rarely separated by more than a kick all day, Diggers Rest surged home to beat Macedon in the traditional Riddell District Anzac Day clash.
Where you can watch local footy on Anzac Day
There’s set to be several local footy blockbusters on Anzac Day as the community pays its respects. Here’s every fixture you can watch across Victoria.
Time for Lancefield to ‘turn the tables’
New Lancefield coach Tim Bannan isn’t expecting his team to challenge for finals but believes it is time for the club to be harder to beat in 2023.
New tactics spark Diggers’ big win
While it was Woodend-Hesket’s second game of the RDFNL season, Diggers Rest looked the better tuned team with a new tactic spreading the load.
Ultimate Riddell District club-by-club season preview
The battle for the Riddell District top-five will be as fierce as its ever been this season. Check out every club’s ins and outs, star player and season prediction.
Woodend ends 16-year Riddell hoodoo
Woodend-Hesket showed the pre-season hype might be real with a strong win over reigning premier Riddell to kick start the Riddell District season.
What you can’t miss in local footy this weekend
Emotional returns and AFL stars coaching for the first time are among the biggest local footy talking points heading into the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
Where you can watch local footy on Good Friday
There’s set to be several local footy blockbusters on Good Friday. Here’s every fixture you can watch across Victoria.
Premier Riddell ’always the hunted’
Riddell begins it’s premiership defence in a Good Friday blockbuster but Bombers coach Justin Belleville says nothing changes for his club.
Woodend-Hesket coach: time to start pulling our weight
Woodend-Hesket coach Josh Pound says its time the Hawks’ football department “started pulling its weight” as it eyes a drought-breaking campaign.
Swanny’s verdict on Western Rams appearance
Collingwood great Dane Swan couldn’t help Western Rams end its long losing streak as Melton Centrals crashed the party in the Riddell District season opener.
Can AFL great help end local footy’s longest losing streak?
The Western Rams are riding a 52-game losing streak but the club hopes some inspiration from an AFL great can turn its fortunes around.
What to look out for in local footy this weekend
From ex-AFL stars making their debuts to grand final rematches, these are the key storylines ahead of local footy’s return. Here’s what to look out for.
What lured Sproule back to Centrals
Matt Sproule is back at the helm of Melton Centrals and confident of an improved showing in 2023. Plus, his thoughts on facing Dane Swan in Round 1.
Why the local footy salary cap is here to stay
A salary cap in local footy is one of the biggest talking points ahead of every season but it looks set to stay in place for years to come. Here’s why.
Latest Riddell District recruiting moves
The Riddell District league season is only a month away and the clubs are putting the finishing touches on their lists. Check out the latest recruiting announcements.
Wallan has ‘best young list in the competition’
Wallan has seen a massive player turnover this summer but Magpies coach Daniel Nolan is adamant his club remains a premiership contender.
Riddell District set to welcome expansion club
The Riddell District Football Netball League hopes to return to a 10-team competition in 2024 with the senior debut of a new club.
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