Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
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‘Love the local footy scene’: Ex-AFL defender picks suburban home
A suburban footy power has won the race for an ex-AFL player, who featured in 19 games last season. He reveals why he signed and what’s next.
‘Right blend’: How Magpies plan to mix it with the best
Ashwood targeted a specific type of player this off-season in search of a balance which it believes will work against the best in the competition.
Reigning premier set for coaching succession
A succession plan is now in place at a Southern league reigning premier, with its current coach preparing for his final season at the helm. Here are all the details.
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‘Pace, power’: ex-AFL Dog, favourite son makes Southern homecoming
A Southern league contender is celebrating the return of an ex-AFL Bulldog and favourite son. Here’s how they think it will shape their 2025.
‘Such a difficult match-up’: League medallist returns to suburban power
A suburban footy power just got a whole lot stronger with the return of a league-medal winning centre half-forward. Here are the details.
What to expect from ‘focused and engaged’ Tunners
A foundation built on connection will lead Heatherton into a new era under the guidance of freshly appointed coach Blake Wadley.
How the Tigers plan to be fit for the premiership fight
South Mornington has pinpointed its shortcomings in last year’s Southern league decider and vowed to “put in the work” in its pursuit for another crack at the flag.
Every in and out across the entire Southern league
Keep up to date with every in and out across all four divisions of the Southern Football Netball League. See all moves here.
How recruits, new-look forwardline will ignite Panthers
East Malvern captain Isaac Morrisby is confident the Panthers’ bolstered forwardline will spark significant improvement in 2025. Here’s why.
How ‘super stacked’ off-season could shape SFNL interleague side
The Southern league has had a flood of recruits ahead of 2025, many of whom would be in the first-choice interleague side set to face Western. We take a look at how it could shape up.
Port’s secret scouting missions that unearthed suburban gem
It was purely by chance that Port Adelaide recruiters spotted Josh Lai on Anzac Day. After that game, they’d covertly watch him six more times. PAUL AMY has the inside story of Port’s SSP bolter.
‘Cream on top’: Ex-AFL Bulldog selects suburban footy home
A recently retired AFL gun has linked with a strong suburban club in one of the signings of the off-season. Here are the details.
Triple threat: Eagles swoop on package of recruits
A 206cm ruckman highlights a recruiting haul from one of the Southern league’s most formidable clubs. Here are the details.
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