Ex-AFL forward’s stunning return to local footy
A former AFL forward had a day out in front of goal with seven majors in his first senior appearance for his local while the 2015 number two pick impressed on debut. See our local footy talking points.
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Watch replay: Old Brighton dominate Haileybury in ominous warning
Old Brighton have continued its hot start to season 2025 with a thumping win over Old Haileybury in round 2. Watch the REPLAY here.
The weird and wonderful world of local footy injuries
One local footballer’s love life caught up with him in round 1 while a star ex-AFL recruit was injured on his way to the game. Plus, another ex-Eastern league gun on MAFS. It’s all in Quick Kicks.
Is this local footy’s best midfield?
With three ex-AFL players and a two-time reigning league best-and-fairest one VAFA club might lay claim to having the best local footy midfield in suburban Melbourne.
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Local footy rumour mill hits overdrive
The coach going out with a bang delivering harsh truths, a team wanting to play with 21 and the case of the man who wanted the fire instead of the warm-up. It’s all in our weekly Quick Kicks column.
How new life was breathed into the VAFA season
A Hampton Rovers club favourite had a milestone moment in his 500th game while the VAFA’s stars turned up the heat in the finals race. Here’s everything you need to know from the weekend.
Local footy wrap: Forward’s big milestone, AFL hopeful stars
A star forward brought up a four-figure milestone, as a draft prospect delivered in an APS thriller. Meanwhile, one of local footy’s longest winning streaks came to an end.
REPLAYS: West Brunswick v Monash Blues, VAFA Women’s Premier League
After having ‘taken some massive steps forward’ with their development, West Brunswick showed against Monash that now is the time to cash in. Watch the Reserves/Premier REPLAYS.
‘Forgot spellcheck’: Local footy club’s jibe at $10m upgrades
A footy club in Melbourne’s southeast has poked fun at the local council for a spelling error the world can see on its club room facilities which are receiving a $10m upgrade. See what happened.
Revealed: The best rookie coaches in metro local footy
From ex-AFL stars looking at the game through a different lens to those who have bided their time as an assistant. We’ve named the best first-year coaches steering local clubs with ease.
Why Brunswick forward is like a new recruit
Brunswick is only just starting to see “how good” its star forward is after an incredible 2024 season far. Coach Tom Hunter opens up on Hayden Parker’s form and why there is more to come from his side.
Ranked: Victorian local footy’s best goalkickers
Victorian local footy’s best forwards are making their mark in season 2024 and we have our first 100-goalkicker. See the leading players from across the state.
Our best photos from the weekend’s footy action
There were highs and lows across the footy fields of Melbourne on the weekend. Our photographers were there to capture the best of the action. See it all in our gallery.
Relegation battles intensify as new names dominate VAFA action
Premiership contenders out of form, new names shaping as key in the finals race and the race for survival heats up. See all the VAFA talking points form the weekend.
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