Woodend claims back-to-back crowns
Woodend-Hesket cemented itself as the dominant force in Riddell District netball, defeating Riddell, to win back-to-back A-Grade crowns.
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Riddell flies up to win the premiership flag
Riddell has capped a dominant RDFNL season with a dominant grand final performance, defeating Wallan to claim a second premiership in three seasons.
Ex-AFL names star on local footy’s biggest stage
Local footy grand finals were highlighted by stunning performances from ex-AFL names and even a state cricketer. Here’s a full wrap from across Victoria.
Country footy battler finds new home
After several years of 100-point plus thrasings, Melton South is a step closer to finding its new footballing home for the 2025 season. Here are the ramifications for two leagues.
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Revealed: The best rookie coaches in metro local footy
From ex-AFL stars looking at the game through a different lens to those who have bided their time as an assistant. We’ve named the best first-year coaches steering local clubs with ease.
Ranked: Victorian local footy’s best goalkickers
Victorian local footy’s best forwards are making their mark in season 2024 and we have our first 100-goalkicker. See the leading players from across the state.
Galea’s eight-goal haul smashes 1200 barrier
Legendary goalkicker Dean Galea reached the 1200-goal mark with an eight-goal haul, inspiring Riddell to a nail-biting win over Macedon.
Issy can’t end losing streak, goalkicker tons up
WEEKEND WRAP: Isaac Smith and Shane Mumford couldn’t end a club’s losing streak, a country star brings up triple figures and a local legend fuels a stunning upset.
Pokies rejection puts Romsey Hotel’s future under a cloud
The Romsey Redbacks plan to reopen a boarded-up small town pub and install pokies to generate mass profits has been squashed in a controversial anti-gambling ruling.
McDonald goal puts Macedon in finals box seat
Dylan McDonald kicked a clutch late goal to lift Macedon to victory over top-five rival Kyneton and a step closer to a RDFNL finals return.
Local footy drama: Victory at last and a goal century
A goal guru has blasted the first century of the season, while the longest winning streak in local footy came to a dramatic end. There were also season-first wins and a sweet victory for the Big V.
Bannan makes early Lancefield exit
Enduring a winless season, Lancefield is now looking for a new coach after Tim Bannan stepped down with seven rounds remaining in the season.
Who wins finals race in Riddell District run home?
The minor premiership, double chance and top-five are all up for grabs in what looms as an exciting run home. See who we predict will play finals.
Late recruits boost Wallan in top-three battle
Wallan received a timely boost with the arrival of two late recruits, Jake Carlisle and John Bellino making their debuts in a critical win over top-three rival Romsey.
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