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.
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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.
Diggers lures trio of BFL premiership winners
Riddell District runner-up Diggers Rest as made a recruiting splash, luring three members of Melton’s BFL premiership-winning side to Bloomdale Oval.
Local footy clubs continue to make major moves
Local footy clearances are continuing to come thick and fast across metro Melbourne. Here are all the moves so far.
Named: Every new local footy coach in 2023
From ex-AFL coaches to local legends onto their next challenge or the successors looking to make their mark. Here is every new local footy coach for 2023.
Inaugural Riddell District women’s comp will be trailblazer
The Riddell District Football Netball League’s new women’s football competition will offer a unique initiative for its clubs and players.
League B&F, grand final hero heading to Hawks
Woodend-Hesket’s recruiting blitz has secured a two-time league best-and-fairest and 2022 grand final BOG as it looks to break its Riddell District finals drought.
Deeper Romsey aims to break RDFL triumvirate
Romsey finished fourth, almost 20 points behind the top three, last season and new coach Justin Sherman is confident the Redbacks can break the triumvirate.
Local footy’s best photos of the year
Just about every emotion footy brings out was caught on camera by Leader photographers at grounds across Melbourne in 2022. Here are our best from this year.
Major shake up for women’s footy in 2023
A major shake-up of local women’s footy is set to occur in 2023 with three clubs on the move to a different competition. Here’s what’s happened.
The biggest local footy stories of the year
Local footy’s return in 2022 has brought about a mixture of stories on and off the field. Here are Leader Local Footy’s biggest of the season.
Signings galore: Local clubs unveil big names
The race to land the top recruit of the local footy off-season is on with clubs across the state already unveiling impressive signings. Here are our best so far.
Why change is coming for local footy clearances
AFL Victoria has pinpointed two key reasons for its decisions to change the local footy clearance system. Here’s why.
Revealed: Victorian footy and netball’s honour list
We’ve scoured the state to recognise those who won best and fairest or premierships in local competitions in 2022. See the Victorian footy and netball honour list here.
RDFNL club turns to ex-AFL footballer
Romsey has declared it can challenge for the premiership next season after the appointment of an ex-AFL player as coach.
Have your say: Who is local footy’s best of 2022?
We’ve ranked our top players of the 2022 local footy season but was our choice at number one correct? Have your say in our poll.
Wallan cleans up at RDFNL awards night
Wallan found itself on top of the world at the Riddell District league presentation night as the Magpies claimed several awards including back-to-back Bowen Medal winners.
Where it all began for 2022 AFL Grand Final stars
Find out how the stars of the AFL Grand Final reached the biggest stage as we look at the junior footy pathway of Geelong and Sydney players.
Local Footy Podcast: The stage is set
Several top-flight clubs are set to take centre stage this weekend as many more premiers were crowned. LISTEN FREE
The best snaps from local footy grand finals
Leader Local Footy’s photographers captured the big moments as teams rose to premiership glory. See our best photos.
Historic premiership for Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest made history on Sunday, winning its first Riddell District A-Grade netball premiership and the B-Grade title too.
Diggers Rest set for regeneration after GF loss
Injuries cruelled Diggers Rest premiership hopes and coach Jamie Lobb has forecast a summer of regeneration for the Burras.
Riddell crowned kings of the District
Despite not kicking a goal in the first or third quarters, Riddell powered to a drought-breaking premiership victory over Diggers Rest on Sunday.
How Riddell District premiership will be won
For the seventh time since 2000, Riddell and Diggers Rest will meet on the grand final stage. Here’s the keys to the game, X-Factor and expected line-ups.
Local Footy Podcast: Premiership glory
Flags were flown across the ‘burbs in a mammoth weekend of footy. LISTEN FREE for all the major headlines and more.
Named: Local footy’s rising stars
They’re the talented youngsters who will be the next wave of local footy superstars. See who are the rising stars in your local competition.
Diggers Rest into GF with 125-point flip
A Mitch Jensen masterclass sees Diggers Rest turn the tables on Wallan to book its place in the RDFL grand final against Riddell.
Local Footy Podcast: Grand finals begin
Grand finals are in swing across the state for the first time in three years – and the Leader Local Footy team breaks down all the action. LISTEN FREE
Young guns launch Riddell into grand final
A pair of Riddell young guns produced brilliant displays to propel the Bombers past Wallan and into the RDFL grand final.
Local Footy Podcast: The wait is over
After three years the finals are here – and the Leader Local Footy team breaks down all the action. LISTEN FREE for all the major headlines and more.
Six-goal blitz keeps Macedon swinging
Macedon took a “free swing” and claimed a gutsy RDFL elimination final victory over Romsey with a stunning second-quarter blitz.
Wallan’s brutal finals rout of arch-rival
Wallan picked a fine time to produce its best performance of the season, destroying arch-rival Diggers Rest in a qualifying final rout.
Laurimar books maiden grand final ticket
Laurimar will play its first grand final in club history after a rousing win over NFL Division 3 premiership rival South Morang.
Locked in: where to watch local footy finals
From the mountains of Macedon to the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne will come alive when local footy finals begin. Here’s where to watch.
Local Footy Podcast: Finals afoot – finally!
Finals footy is upon us for the first time in almost three years, while there was no shortage of action off-field. LISTEN FREE for all the major headlines and more.
Riddell snatches top spot in dramatic finale
In a thrilling conclusion to the Riddell District season, Riddell snatched the minor premiership by a tiny margin to leapfrog Diggers Rest.
Victorian footy’s best forwards
As home-and-away seasons draw to a close across the state, local footy’s list of leading goalkickers is being finalised. See who made it.
Victoria’s unbeatables: Local footy’s best teams
The home and away season is over for some local footy competitions. See which clubs didn't taste defeat.
The longest winning and losing streaks in local footy
As the home and away season winds down across local footy, some of the state’s longest and winning streaks have been broken. Here’s how it stands.
Wallan’s focus on finals, not Diggers
Wallan coach Dan Nolan made the surprise admission he wasn’t focused on Saturday’s blockbuster against Diggers Rest. Here’s why.
Local Footy Podcast: Finals loom large
The race for finals footy is going down to the wire in metro and country competitions as we break it down in the latest Local Footy Podcast episode. LISTEN FOR FREE.
We deserve to play finals: Pound
Woodend-Hesket is just two games away from breaking a 12-year finals drought and coach Josh Pound is confident his team has it in them.
Run home: where every RDFL club will finish
The Riddell District Football League season is entering the home stretch and we’ve analysed the run home to see where every club will finish.
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