Back in the right comp: Melton South’s RDFNL ambition
Melton South is back in the Riddell District looking to break a more than two-year losing streak. What do the Panthers believe they can achieve in 2025?
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RDFNL big calls: bigger finals to make for grandstand finish
SEASON PREVIEW: Thrown a blanket over a host of clubs, the RDFNL premiership is well and truly up for grabs in an expanded finals series.
Why Woodend-Hesket is confident of finals return
Woodend-Hesket coach Alistair Rae believes his 2025 side is as talented as the 2023 team that reached the RDFNL grand final. Here’s why confidence levels are so high.
Injection of talent has Centrals eyeing finals
Melton Centrals has had an injection of talent over the summer and combined with its existing squad is confident of making a run at the RDFNL top-six.
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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.
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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