VFL/W clubs, state sides to take on Tassie’s best
VFL and VFLW clubs have been announced as opponents for the Tasmania’s best footballers this year in a series which will also feature NSW and Queensland teams. See who will be in action.
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‘Potent on the scoreboard’: Key recruits boost Frankston’s VFL plans
Frankston has handed coach Jackson Kornberg a multi-year contract extension, while securing a string of key recruits. The Dolphins have also revealed how they intend to take another step forward in the VFL in 2025.
Millions on offer for local footy clubs
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
‘Enormous’ Werribee end 31-year premiership drought
Werribee are kings of the VFL jungle for the first time since 1993 after one of the all-time great grand finals with the Norm Goss Medal winner doing his AFL chances no harm.
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Records broken as some streaks end in local footy
A country club breaks two records in one day as a metro club pays tribute to a club great who passed during the week. Check out the talking points from Local Footy.
Unwanted to All-Australian: Humble VFL club that defied odds
There are three VFL players who have graduated to the AFL and become All-Australian in the past decade — two came from the same club. TIM MICHELL has the inside story of how Coburg salvaged the AFL ambitions of Adam Saad and Luke Ryan.
Four game ban for VFL dump tackle
An AFL-listed defender is facing a month on the sidelines for a dump tackle in the VFL. See the video and tell us whether you think it was the right decision.
VFLW: Young talent behind Casey Demons’ vital win
The Casey Demons have claimed a big scalp in the VFLW, beating the reigning premiers Port Melbourne — and it was a crop of exciting youngsters who led the charge.
Local footy, family get Kalpakis back on elite path
Deacon Kalpakis dreamed of being drafted in 2022 but when it all fell apart his local club, South Morang, and family helped get him back on track and a VFL contract.
16-a-side? AFL’s bold call to boost local battlers
The game’s traditional look could be overhauled for battling grassroots leagues, in the AFL’s bid to combat a population shift challenging “the footprint of football right around our country.”
AFL’s ‘critical’ local footy focus revealed
Three areas lead the AFL’s agenda for grassroots footy, while the league has weighed in on cost of living pressures and policing concussion protocols at local level. All and more revealed here.
Named: The top 10 Frankston Dolphins players to watch in 2024
Good things are happening at Frankston, with the Dolphins to field a hungry, exciting side this season. Here are 10 must-watch Dolphins in 2024.
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