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.
The Riddell District Football Netball League’s new women’s football competition will offer a unique initiative for its clubs and players.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AFL Victoria has pinpointed two key reasons for its decisions to change the local footy clearance system. Here’s why.
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.
Romsey has declared it can challenge for the premiership next season after the appointment of an ex-AFL player as coach.
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 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.
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.
Several top-flight clubs are set to take centre stage this weekend as many more premiers were crowned. LISTEN FREE
Leader Local Footy’s photographers captured the big moments as teams rose to premiership glory. See our best photos.
Diggers Rest made history on Sunday, winning its first Riddell District A-Grade netball premiership and the B-Grade title too.
Injuries cruelled Diggers Rest premiership hopes and coach Jamie Lobb has forecast a summer of regeneration for the Burras.
Despite not kicking a goal in the first or third quarters, Riddell powered to a drought-breaking premiership victory over Diggers Rest on Sunday.
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.
Flags were flown across the ‘burbs in a mammoth weekend of footy. LISTEN FREE for all the major headlines and more.
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.
A Mitch Jensen masterclass sees Diggers Rest turn the tables on Wallan to book its place in the RDFL grand final against Riddell.
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
A pair of Riddell young guns produced brilliant displays to propel the Bombers past Wallan and into the RDFL grand final.
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.
Riley Paterson lost half his kidney in a freak football accident last season but has made a remarkable return for Riddell this season.
Riddell captain Josh Grabham stands tall as the Bombers withstand a Woodend-Hesket Good Friday comeback to remain undefeated.
Not interested in the AFL matches but need a Good Friday footy fix? We’ve got you covered with every local footy game in Victoria.
Woodend-Hesket coach Josh Pound was emotionally drained after seeing Wallan come back to snatch a draw but proud of his club’s performance.
The big bag of goals made a barnstorming return on Saturday as we bring you all the major headlines from across country and metro footy. LISTEN FOR FREE HERE.
Diggers Rest will unleash a bevy of new recruits against Melton Centrals but coach Jamie Lobb says his players will have to be patient.
Local footy is back, as we bring you the major stories, key issues, big results and more, all in one place. LISTEN FREE HERE
Missing as many as 18 players, Romsey were always up against it against premiership favourite Wallan, but coach Paul Kennedy found positives.
Recruit Michael Edwards and returning Dylan Tarczon proved their worth as the Bombers held off a Macedon comeback to claim the Puka Up Cup.
The Riddell District Football League promises to be the most even competition in years with several team vying for the premiership. Check out the big recruits and season predictions.
The local footy season is just a couple of weeks away and we’re kicking off the Local Footy Podcast with a look at the top recruits from every comp. LISTEN HERE
Riddell District premiership contender Macedon has added a Ballarat premiership-winner and inter-league gun and bolstered its defence.
Pen is still hitting paper and there’s a H-U-G-E list of top signings for Vic metro and country clubs for 2022, including a bunch from the AFL.
From sad farewells to celebrating the best local footy has to offer, we’ve compiled the biggest stories from a tough but memorable season.
They rose to great heights to claim the best and fairests in a season like no other. We name every footy and netball senior competition’s top players across Melbourne and the state.
Melton Centrals have lured a RDFL and NFL premiership-winning coach out of retirement and he’s got big plans for 2022 and beyond.
A former RDFL Rising Star and Team of the Year defender is returning to Riddell in a significant boost to the Bombers’ backline.
Wallan’s Bowen Medallist Ricky Schraven admits he enjoyed himself a little too much after his VFL career, revealing the catalyst for his sensational season.
Bailey Smith was a Knight, Max Gawn was a Monder, Angus Brayshaw was a Rover – how the Dees and Dogs forged their paths to the AFL Grand Final.
The local footy season came to an early finish this year but there was no shortage of star players. We name the best of the best from 2021, with the top 40 ranked.
SEASON REVIEW: A drought-breaking win over arch-rival Macedon and 16-year-old young gun were highlights in a tough year for Woodend-Hesket.
SEASON REVIEW: Romsey coach Paul Kennedy couldn’t have been prouder of his team this season after losing a host of key players.
SEASON REVIEW: Lancefield were a 13-goal better team this season than 2019 but coach Tom Waters has pinpointed one major improvement needed.
SEASON REVIEW: Three losses in five matches was an early-season slap in the face for Diggers Rest but it will ensure the Burras are primed for 2022.
SEASON REVIEW: Macedon coach Al Meldrum believes 2022 will be a true test of clubs’ and players’ characters after another lost season.
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