Local footy wrap: shock upsets, emotional returns
There were top-of-the-table blockbusters, stunning comebacks, emotional returns and plenty more on a bumper day of local footy. Check out the big talking points.
SFL
Long-time coming: Falcons reap rewards
Endeavour Hills coach Matt Peake has spoken about his side’s current run of form and how it has been in the works for some time. See why.
Chelsea Heights’ Division 1 plan takes first steps
Chelsea Heights coach Nathan Robinson has spoken about his side’s Division 1 plan after they claimed their first win on the weekend.
Inside East Malvern’s ‘player driven’ drought-breaker
East Malvern recorded its first win in 22 games on Saturday and coach Mick Rossborough says it was completely “player driven”.
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Six Cs add up to 800
NEVILLE Gardiner has stuck to a trusty formula during his remarkable umpiring career, which last week saw him rack up his 800th game.
Hallam breaks through for first win
HALLAM coach Gary Frangalas says hard work paid off for his players after they saw off Dandenong by 32 points on Saturday.
Dandy break through, in style
‘IT’S one of the best games I have ever seen anyone play’ — Dandenong coach Glenn Jose praises Cam Riley after the club’s big win over the Southern Dragons on Saturday.
13 is lucky for some
A CAREER-best 13 goals straight from Oakleigh District forward Dave Velardo propelled the Oaks to a massive 103-point triumph over Hampton at Peterson Street on Saturday.
Local Footy Sunday Spotlight
BRENDAN Fevola’s SFL cameo, a rare win in the EDFL, a breakthrough VFL triumph and a YVMDFL surprise packet feature in this week’s Sunday Spotlight.
Fev kicks eight in Cobras cameo
HE struggled with a back injury but former AFL spearhead Brendan Fevola still kicked eight goals in his one-off outing for Sandown in the Southern Football League
Fevola ready for Cobras cameo
“I JUST hope they’ve got a jumper big enough to fit me!’’ Brendan Fevola quipped ahead of his one-off appearance for the Sandown Cobras on Saturday.
Bloods upset Dingley to go 3-0
PROMOTED from Division 2, Mordialloc is making a good fist of the Southern league’s top grade, on Saturday pipping Dingley by five points. And league newcomer Keysborough is on top of the Division 2 ladder.
Local Footy Sunday Spotlight
THE first edition of the Sunday Spotlight puts the focus on a VAFA derby, controversial EFL draw and two promoted sides making waves in different regions of Melbourne.
Kangas tough out wonderful win
MOORABBIN Kangaroos come from behind to defeat Mt Waverley for the first time in a decade, and Lyndale continues its strong start to the Southern league season
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