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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Millions on offer for local footy clubs
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Southern frontrunner adds league medal winner
A Southern league premiership frontrunner has swooped in on a league medal winner in an off-season signing coup. Here are the details.
‘Fitness will be absolutely elite’: SFNL club lands Gaelic football forward
A Southern league club has landed a title-winning Gaelic football player for season 2025. Here are the details.
How package of signings will lift Southern contender
A Southern league contender’s premiership ambitions have taken a huge step forward, landing six recruits including a league medallist.
Ex-AFL Saint makes Southern league return
A former St Kilda player has made a return to the Southern league where he will fill a new role. Here are the details.
Pathways mentor, star local forward takes AFL coaching role
Former AFL player, pathways coach and star local forward Trent Dennis-Lane is on the move, taking the role as a leading AFL club’s development coach.
‘One step off brain damage’: Inside Goldsmith’s harrowing concussion case
Rory Goldsmith’s premiership celebrations took a twist in September after a serious concussion led him down a confronting and ultimately life-changing path. He shares his story with TYLER LEWIS.
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.
‘Absolute game breaker’: Bombers take off with sweep of signings
Skye’s resurgence has taken a significant step forward, with the Bombers securing six new recruits including a premiership ruckman.
Southern league power secures decorated defender
A Southern league power has made one of the signings of the off-season, locking away a state-league premiership player who has a proven local footy record.
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