‘Walked in off the street’: East Brighton snags Vic Metro junior
An underage All Australian footballer fell into East Brighton’s lap on the eve of the Southern league season. Find out how.
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‘Bring something different’: Rosellas buoyed by late signing
A new motto and a new recruit could provide the impetus for Cheltenham’s quest for a famous three-peat, as the club looks to unearth the next Josh Lai.
Contenders galore: How the Southern League is shaping up
A cracking year of footy awaits in the Southern league and many believe it’s the strongest it’s been in some time. Here’s a look at the season ahead, plus the players to watch and big calls.
‘Attacking brand’: What to expect from new-look East Malvern
SFNL Division 2 grand finalists East Malvern have recruited strongly under a new coach as they steel themselves for a promotion tilt. Inside their pre-season.
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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.
How Southern league club will benefit from ex-AFL rookie
An exciting livewire, who was once on an AFL list, will suit up for a Southern league club in 2025. Here’s where the club plans to use him.
‘They’re hungry’: Inside the Bulldogs’ recruiting strategy
Highett has launched its recruiting campaign and is looking for a specific type of player to lift it back into Southern league contention.
Why Berwick Springs has titanic Southern league expectations
Berwick Springs will enter Division 3 of the Southern league with bold ambitions in 2025. Co-coach Hayden Stagg discusses the Titans’ list, expectations and adjustments.
New signings, new code: Jets take off in ‘huge’ off-season
Black Rock has signed a quartet of recruits, headlined by a goal kicking machine, and added a new spin to its growing sporting program.
‘Hard to not want a guy like that’: Quadruple league medallist SFNL bound
A building Southern league club has made an off-season statement with the signature of a four-time league medallist. Here are the details.
Locked in: Southern league power seals stream of recruits
A Southern league premiership side has wasted no time in gearing back up, securing five recruits including a 200cm ruckman straight out of the state league as well as a successful coach as an assistant.
‘Professionalism stood out’: Southern contender lands new coach
A Southern league club pushing for the premiership has locked in its next senior coach, turning to a man whose “experience speaks for itself”.
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