How Canterbury broke through after three-year rollercoaster
Canterbury had experienced the highs and lows of finals footy in the last three years but finally lifted the premiership cup on Saturday. Here’s how the Cobras reached a club first.
VAFA
Ranked: Every VAFA Premier B and C player
With the season now finished, we’ve broken down the key numbers behind every player in the VAFA Premier B and C competitions. See where you ranked.
Ranked: Every VAFA Premier Men’s player in season 2024
With the grand final days away, we’ve broken down the key numbers behind every player in the VAFA Premier Men’s competition for season 2024. See where you ranked.
‘They’ve got bright futures’: Bloods youngsters shine in decider
A trio of rising stars from Old Haileybury stole the show on the VAFA’s biggest stage and proved why they should be playing more regularly at a higher level. Plus, the unsung heroes who deserve their own praise.
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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.
Issy can’t end losing streak, goalkicker tons up
WEEKEND WRAP: Isaac Smith and Shane Mumford couldn’t end a club’s losing streak, a country star brings up triple figures and a local legend fuels a stunning upset.
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