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 VAFA’s best women’s players in 2024
The VAFA’s best women’s footballers have put on a show this season. With the finals action set to get underway, we’ve taken a look at the leading performers in 2024.
VAFA Verdict: Ladder shake ups, all time relegation battles
Saturday’s VAFA action saw plenty of movement as relegation battles heated up and finals races were turned on their head. Here’s everything you need to know.
Our best local footy photos from the weekend’s action
From metro footy’s first century goalkicker of the season to teams flexing their premiership muscle. Here’s a look at our best footy photos from the weekend.
Abandoned match, streaks end, tons and upsets galore
A match was abandoned, the longest winning streak fell, two spearheads cracked the ton, ex-AFL stars lifted and there were a stack of upsets. All that and more in our local footy wrap.
REPLAYS: Lukic helps Collegians keep title defence alive
Defending premiers Collegians are on the cusp of the top four after an impressive win over University Blues, and an unexpected slip up from a major rival. Catch up on the REPLAYS.
‘We are ecstatic’: Positive update for Michael Pisker
The local footballer who was placed in an induced coma after a horrific accident has made a positive step towards recovery.
The teams hitting top form in the VAFA
Hampton Rovers on fire under Marty Pask, Whitefriars’ stunning form and the twists and turns of the relegation battle. It’s all in the VAFA Verdict.
Local footy wrap: Streaks end as ex-AFL player is seriously injured
Some of the longest winning streaks in local footy ended on Saturday with a game in country footy abandoned after a serious injury. Catch-up on all of Saturday’s local footy action.
REPLAYS: Caulfield surge continues with big win over University
An eight-goal first half was the catalyst behind Grammarians’ third VAFA Premier Women’s victory a row. Check out the Reserves/Premier REPLAYS.
2014 Vic Metro v Vic Country blockbuster: Where are they now?
A decade ago, the best local footy players in Victoria went head-to-head in just the second game of its kind. But how many who took to the field are still playing? See where they are now.
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