Local sport heroes recognised with honours
Some of Victorian local sports’ most important figures have been recognised for their achievements and service in the King’s Birthday awards.
VFL
‘They’re still looking’: Goal-kicking Gull ready to take AFL step
After being overlooked for almost six years, Williamstown key-forward Corey Ellison could be just days away from receiving his AFL call-up.
‘I just had to wait’: VFL-Tiger’s rise to mid-season draft hope
Once told “thanks for coming” by a VFL club at pre-season, Austin Johnson’s dream of an AFL career could only be days away.
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.
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Barlow set for AFL opportunity
After a stunning season with Werribee in the VFL, Michael Barlow has earned an opportunity at an AFL club.
Suns claim first premiership, rivals take notice
Suns history, the AFL listed players who could attract attention from rival clubs and the Werribee gun who deserves a shot at the top. Here are the key talking points from the VFL decider.
‘David against Goliath’: Werribee chases first flag in 30 years
Werribee will chase its first premiership since 1993 when it takes on the Gold Coast Suns in Sunday’s VFL Grand Final. Here’s an insight into the feeling around the club.
Local footy grand final display attracts AFL interest
Eltham and Northern Bullants rising star Finnbar Maley tore his local footy grand final apart and his astronomical rise is attracting AFL interest.
Young Werribee defender moving closer to AFL dream
Sam Clohesy’s career has taken him right across Australia at the age of 21 but the young Werribee defender is now preparing for the biggest moments of his life.
How Werribee built into a VFL premiership contender
Werribee started the VFL season slowly but quickly found its feet going onto become a premiership contender. Here’s an insight to how they did it.
Local footy wrap: cups won as drama impacts prelims
More than 10 teams celebrated grand final wins in metro and country footy as one footy final was stopped with a nasty injury. Check out all the talking points here.
Blow for Grundy on finals eve
Several players on the fringe of senior selection for Melbourne, including big man Brodie Grundy, won’t be able to force their way in via the VFL this weekend.
Revealed: The under-15 All Australian footy teams
Future AFL and AFLW stars have been uncovered at the School Sport Australia under-15 titles with strong performers named in the All-Australian team. Here’s who made it.
Meet Ballarat’s rising school footy powerhouse
Ballarat Clarendon College will embark on a new challenge in the Herald Sun Shield on Wednesday. Meet the stars, including an AFL Draft hopeful, of the show.
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