Gallery: The highs and lows of local footy
It was another huge weekend of local footy across Melbourne and our photographers were there to capture the action. See our best photos in the galleries.
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Replays: VAFA Round 4, Collegians v St Bernard’s
Collegians and St Bernard’s battled it out in a VAFA Premier Men’s thriller on Saturday. Watch the REPLAY here.
Hundreds of local footy clubs take a stand against violence
Clubs and players from across the state will come together to say no to violence on and off the field and support a foundation started after a footy player died from a coward punch nine years ago. More here.
‘Collaborative and strategic’: AFL Victoria unveils transfer shake-up
Local footy clubs looking for a new home from next season will have until the end of next month to lodge an application as part of AFL Vic’s stringent new transfer guidelines. Latest here.
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Flag droughts end, grand final tickets booked
Two major premiership droughts ended with a host of clubs book grand final berths on a bumper Saturday of local footy. Check out all the big winners here.
REPLAYS: Tonners secure top spot as Xavs struggles continue
Old Xaverians’ finals hopes could be dashed by a horrendous opening quarter as Old Brighton cruised to victory and the VAFA Premier minor premiership with a game to spare. Catch up on the REPLAYS.
‘Let’s settle this in the carpark’: The explosive local footy exchange
A local footy club coach’s testy relationship with his president reached boiling point, while a legendary forward’s hot form ended with a bang — the wrong sort. It’s all in the latest Quick Kicks column…
Let’s go: Finals footy lights up local footy ovals
Big game players sparkled, a powerhouse club on an 18-game streak surged into a flag decider and the first country grand final was decided. Here’s your complete local footy wrap from a huge Saturday.
Why Vultures remain a premiership threat
Coming off its “worst quarter of footy” for over year, Parkdale Vultures coach Owen Lalor is backing in his players to reaffirm their premiership credentials.
Get to the chopper! Helicopter hijinks in local footy
A Melbourne footy club is considering hiring a helicopter this weekend to get a star player to the game on time. Meanwhile an AFL media identity found out the hard way where you must never park at the footy.
Longstanding VAFA club eyes Eastern league move
A Victorian Amateur club of almost five decades has set its sights on a move into the Eastern league from next season, citing its “future was front of mind” in the decision. Latest here.
VAFA Verdict: The escape of Williamstown, finals taking shape
Williamstown CYMS is getting closer to performing the great escape as final ladders started to take shape. Here’s everything you need to know.
How Gryphons produced a 225-point turnaround
In round 1, Glen Eira lost to the Parkdale Vultures by 173 points, this time it won by 52. Coach Jon Edgar gives his thoughts on the “massive turnaround” and why 2025 could be exciting for his club.
Survival miracles, finals spots still up for grabs
Mighty Mick celebrates in style, stories of last-gasp relegation survival, finals heroics and premiership cups handed out on a Super Saturday of local footy.
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