Pinnuck’s rise to underrated VFL gun
Louis Pinnuck is one of the unheralded stars of Werribee’s bid for a first VFL premiership since 1993. He opens up on his journey from country Victoria to the expectation on the Bees.
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Werribee v Southport VFL grand final: Paul Amy’s ultimate guide
The Bees and Sharks both have history on the line in the VFL grand final. PAUL AMY looks at the state of play for both clubs, names the key players and reveals who the experts are tipping.
Setbacks and ‘relief’: Behind Wade Lees’ unusual career
Wade Lees’ football career has been anything but ordinary. From a doping scandal to a near NFL career, Lees’ “unconventional path” has now brought him back to where it all began.
Grand final wins and a shock or two
Finals accelerated in local footy with plenty of grand final winners as elsewhere there were stunning results as teams looked to qualify for the decider. Here are the talking points from Saturday’s football.
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AFL reveals tackle ban amid major rule changes for junior footy
Juniors will be forced to not tackle in certain age groups this year after the AFL announced shock new new rule changes for underage footy.
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.
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