CFMEU corruption drama threatens build-up to VFLW decider
The scandal which has engulfed the CFMEU — amid allegations including bullying and intimidation — has caused an unexpected drama in the lead-up to the VFLW Grand Final.
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‘Our best is good enough’: Frankston emerges as VFL finals smoky
Seb Quirk, Trent Mynott, Angus Grant and co fired Frankston to a crucial win over Collingwood as Josh Smith made a rousing return from injury.
The players set to shape your side’s VFLW premiership hopes
The VFLW finals will kick off this weekend and each club will have plenty of talent in their ranks. These are the players who could have a big impact for their side.
Wang derby an entree to rare finals showdown
Country footy rivalries don’t come much bigger than Wang Rovers and Wang Magpies who meet again on Sunday with plenty to play for.
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Son of ex-AFL Saint sizzles for Frankston Dolphins
The son of a gun sizzled as Frankston unveiled more exciting talent in a practice match ahead of the 2024 VFL season.
Trumpets, bongos and Frankston’s quest for VFL success
The trumpets and bongo drums on Frankston’s hill will be making plenty of noise this season if new coach Jackson Kornberg’s plans materialise.
‘He’s off to the big smoke’: MPFNL signing joins AFL club
Just days before he was snapped up by Hawthorn, one of the AFL’s latest feel-good stories was planning to pull on the jumper of a contender in the Mornington Peninsula league.
‘He was a standout’: Southern league gun’s rise to Richmond
Tom McCarthy quietly walked into Highett last season. 12 months later he’s making much more noise at Richmond as a pre-season “standout”. We go inside his remarkable rise.
Jedwab secures VFL opportunity
After a breakout season, winning the Riddell District goalkicking award, Romsey’s Jack Jedwab is looking to take his game to a new level in the VFL.
Longmire’s return home to help the club that means so much
Floods and a player exodus took Corowa-Rutherglen off the football field and netball courts in 2023, but as SHANNON GILL writes, the help of favourite son John Longmire is aiding the club’s attempted return.
Rumour mill: How soon is now?
When is too soon to begin pre-season training? Some clubs have reignited the age-old debate, while another is reportedly rivalling AFL clubs for player contracts. All and more revealed here.
Where the Borough needed to improve
Following an extensive list review, Port Melbourne coach Adam Skrobalak has revealed how 14 new recruits will help his side improve in 2024.
‘Above the level’: Young Blue, Charger on VFL radar
From toiling away in school footy and the under-19s to piquing the interest of state league clubs, it’s been some rise by Waverley Blues livewire Josh Walker.
VFL: Frankston appoints full-time coach
Frankston has its first full-time senior coach, locking in a highly regarded VFL mentor after an exhaustive seven-week search.
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