‘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.
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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.
Start-up club ready to hit the Southern league
There’s a new football club in Melbourne’s outer east. Here’s how it formed, what it’s about and its five-year vision.
Ranked: The ex-AFL players who lit up local footy this year
From the bush to the ‘burbs, former AFL players thrilled local football crowds across all corners of the state this year. We’ve named the best – and ranked the top 15. See who heads the list.
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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.
From ‘poor state’ to premiers: How Beena boomed into top flight
Stacked with talent and tipped to triumph, Murrumbeena opted to return to an old approach before its emotional Southern league grand final win over East Malvern.
Roscoe and Ricky rocket home in thrilling Southern league count
The best SFNL player of the past two years won the league’s top award, while one player’s only votes for the year in the final round stopped his teammate from winning. See every leaderboard here.
Ginni-style GF prep, $1999 is unders and the QR code highlight reel
There’s a Jack Ginnivan-style GF preparation, a player not settling for less than 2k a game, a QR code to individual highlights and two big AFL names linked to local footy. It’s all here in Quick Kicks.
The ultimate SFNL Division 2 grand final guide
From the coaches verdicts, players who will shape the game to expert tips. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Southern league Division 2 grand final.
Southern contender secures big-game midfielder
A strong Southern league side has already strengthened its premiership credentials for 2025 with the addition of a star midfielder. We dive into the move and analyse what impact he will have.
Inside the ‘relief’ of the Dolphins’ premiership double
There were tears, elation and relief when the Frankston Dolphins finally lifted the premiership cup after successive heartbreaks. The coach takes us between the four walls and explains how promotion will only aid their climb.
Where Rosellas need to rise, update on injured star
Cheltenham is into a fourth consecutive Southern league grand final but it wasn’t without two important lessons. Coach Justin Pickering discusses those and provides an update on a wounded star.
‘We deserve a shot’: How Panthers embraced underdog mantle
East Malvern coach Mick Rossborough challenged his group to prove it was a part of the contenders a fortnight before the finals, and on Saturday the Panthers booked their ticket to the grand final.
Setbacks and ‘relief’: Behind Wade Lees’ unusual career
Wade Lees’ football career has been anything but ordinary. From a doping scandal to a near NFL career, Lees’ “unconventional path” has now brought him back to where it all began.
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