Black Rock’s plan to shake ‘poor cousin’ tag
The coach loves how the older brother of a VFL gun flies for the footy in the preseason. Could this be a new air Jordan? Here are the Cole hard facts.
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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.
MPFNL says no to U19s playing in neighbouring league
The Mornington Peninsula league has knocked back club requests to play a second U19s side in a neighbouring league. But one club official says it’s “like restraint of trade’’.
Teen’s hidden trait which impressed Power recruiters
Plucked from the obscurity of Melbourne suburban football to join an AFL list Josh Lai is the feel good story of the summer. His local coach reveals one unlikely trait which could separate him from other wingmen in the AFL.
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Bloods ‘stepping into the unknown’ with bundle of recruits
Mordialloc has made strong inroads to its fresh start in 2025 with an early signing spree. Coach Josh Jewell tells us the Bloods’ recruiting strategy and how the five newcomers fit.
Veteran goal kicker joins Southern contender in ‘huge’ signing
A rising Southern league club has quickly bolstered its 2025 premiership credentials with the addition of a noted goal kicker. Read from him and the club here.
Compared: How every local footy’s premiers player points stack up
We’ve analysed every local footy premier’s player points total on grand final day and we reveal which one has the most loyal and best homegrown side for 2024. See where your club stacks up.
‘I had complete trust’: Rosellas rise in another thriller
Cheltenham has lifted the Southern league Division 1 premiership for a second successive year after bringing down a brave Dingley in an instant classic.
Why ex-AFL Bulldog chose local footy power
Former Western Bulldog Robbie McComb has returned to local footy full time. He talks about his decision, his exit from the top level and what he hopes to achieve at his new club.
Family, flags: Rosella brothers share ‘extra special’ premiership
Sam Lonie had “one foot in retirement” while brother Jack was looking for a renewed love for footy. On Sunday, they had a share in Cheltenham’s thrilling flag. They reflect on the season, the emotional end and what lies ahead.
Why Dingoes have ‘no regrets’ about heartbreaking decider
One more shot on goal was all that separated Dingley from a Southern league premiership. Coach Zach Horsley unpacks the emotional finish, selection and a star’s coming-of-age performance.
From fractures to flags: How Lai lifted on Southern’s biggest stage
Injury cost Josh Lai his 2023 season, but he made up for lost time on Sunday with a sparkling performance in Cheltenham’s Southern league premiership. He shares his recovery, bond with twin brother Sean and their state-league ambitions.
‘You’re in, you’re playing’: Inside Meadows’ flag spree
Some footballers go their entire career without a flag, but not Murrumbeena’s Blake Meadows, who lifted his second premiership cup in eight days on Sunday. He talks about his “incredible” week.
Ex-AFL players coach teams to glory
Champions were crowned across the state in local footy with coaching guns helping their teams get to the top. Here is the wrap of all the grand final action from Saturday.
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