Star ruckman Liam Buxton links with VAFA club
Liam Buxton has had two false starts with his football this year but he’s hoping to finally pull the boots on, with VAFA Premier powerhouse St Kevin’s.
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Why local footy is fighting losing battle to return
Some community football leagues are holding out hope of bouncing the ball in 2020, but Luke D’Anello analyses why some clubs have lost confidence of a season going ahead — and why others are certain to follow.
Ex-Swan Alex Johnson links with VAFA club
Old Xavs have already recruited a former Swan in Xavier Richards, and they have fingers crossed they’ll add another in the inspirational Johnson.
Is this the best local footballer who hasn’t played AFL?
He’s the captain of a powerhouse team with ability to kick match-turning goals. And when he stepped up to VFL-level he did so with aplomb. Now he’s earned the title of the best local footy player who hasn’t played in the big league.
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Another dazzling dozen
Local Footy wraps up the best of community football on Saturday during the second week of the AFL’s split round.
Old Scotch scores late win
WITH its back to the wall early in the final term, Old Scotch produced a sensational come-from-behind victory on Saturday.
Pushing for a switch
RISING player payments have forced several community football clubs to investigate a move to the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
In Kruse control
TYSON Kruse spent his last year at Southport as a defender, but has quickly stamped himself as the player VAFA coaches want to stop at Uni Blacks.
A dozen of the best
UNINSPIRED by the selection of games on offer during the AFL’s split round? We have you covered with a guide to the best of this weekend’s community football around Melbourne.
Kew wins top spot
KEW came out on top in the Division 2 top-of-the-table local derby against St Mary’s Salesian on Saturday.
Snowdogs pair on the mend
St Bernard’s could be bolstered by two key inclusions for its top-three Victorian Amateur Football Association match against Old Trinity this weekend.
Therry guards against complacency
THE lid has been on at Therry Penola for the first two months of the VAFA season, but Dennis Castaldi knows he can’t keep it secured forever.
Milestone magic for NOBS pair
HAD it not been for football, North Old Boys-St Patrick’s Daniel Tonkin and Scott Sleep may never have crossed paths.
Hawks look the goods
Hawthorn has done no harm to its premiership favourite tag with an impressive 79-point win over West Brunswick on Saturday.
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