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.
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‘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.
Ranked: The ex-AFL players who lit up local footy this year
From the bush to the ‘burbs, former AFL players thrilled local football crowds across all corners of the state this year. We’ve named the best – and ranked the top 15. See who heads the list.
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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.
Ex-AFL star takes East Keilor hot seat
East Keilor has its man. Former Brisbane and Western Bulldogs forward Justin Sherman will take the reins at Overland Reserve in 2025.
Bombers burst books grand final return
Just four goals were kicked in the match before Riddell exploded with a match-winning burst to secure its RDFNL grand final return. And it could be a bumper day for the Bombers.
Flag droughts end, grand final tickets booked
Two major premiership droughts ended with a host of clubs book grand final berths on a bumper Saturday of local footy. Check out all the big winners here.
Where you can watch footy with no AFL on this weekend
The AFL might not be on this weekend but there are plenty of matches around the state for fans to watch. Check out the list of must watch games here.
‘My home club’: Nipper’s Macedon legend grows
After 20 years with Macedon – and 10 as captain – James Wright reaches the 250-game milestone, adding another milestone to an already legendary career.
‘Let’s settle this in the carpark’: The explosive local footy exchange
A local footy club coach’s testy relationship with his president reached boiling point, while a legendary forward’s hot form ended with a bang — the wrong sort. It’s all in the latest Quick Kicks column…
Macedon pounces on wayward Redbacks
Romsey’s inaccuracy in front of the big sticks proved costly as Macedon took its chances and kept its RDFNL season alive on Sunday.
Melton South reveals factors behind vote for new league
Melton South president Matt Collins has detailed the major factors behind the club’s decision to try and find a new home in 2025.
Waters reflects on storied local footy career
One of local footy’s best ruckmen for a decade, Lancefield great Tom Waters reflects on a storied career laden with personal and club honours.
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