Ranked: The top 70 local footy clubs of 2024
After a stunning year of local footy we’ve ranked our top 70 clubs as the best in Melbourne. Did we get it right? See who we say is number one and lodge your own vote.
VAFA
Pirate push: New coach, recruits for hungry VAFA club
MPFNL premiership coach Brendan Dunne talks about why he jumped at the chance to lead Old Peninsula, VAFA’s hungriest club.
Dakota’s rare medal double despite knee agony
Not even a torn ACL mid-season could stop Dakota Villiva from dominating the VAFA Premier Women competition in 2024 and she has now been paid the ultimate honour after displaying incredible bravery.
Footballer’s fightback from horror injury to win unique honour
A Melbourne footballer who lost vision in one eye in a horror on-field incident will be the inaugural winner of a club award carrying his name. Here is what we know.
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Revealed: The local footy team’s eyeing perfect seasons
It’s the pinnacle of local footy, winning the premiership and not losing a game all season. See the clubs on track for the perfect year.
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.
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