‘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.
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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.
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New AFL CEO outlines vision for game
New AFL CEO Andrew Dillon reveals what the league is doing to make sure Victoria’s local footy is strong for generations to come. He reveals what is going to happen.
Inside Will Fordham’s journey to Frankston’s ‘heart and soul’
From draft hopeful to heart and soul of Frankston. We go inside Will Fordham’s rise to one of Frankston’s favourite sons.
VFL takeaways: Mid-Season Draft hopefuls shine, huge comeback
Players dreaming of a place on AFL list shone in the weekend’s VFL action while first year players put their hand up for debuts. Here are the key talking points from the weekend.
Best snaps from the weekend’s local footy action
A bit of autumnal sun made for a picture perfect day for local footy. And Leader Local Footy’s photographers made excellent use of the conditions.
VFL: What we learned in Round 8
Historic results, mid-season draft hopefuls shining and the debut of an AFL coaching legend’s son were among the key talking points from the VFL at the weekend.
Bullants are Wild in Battle of Bell Street
Cam Wild produced an outstanding display to inspire Northern Bullants to a second straight Battle of Bell Street victory over old rival Coburg.
VFL takeaways: AFL debuts looms, draft hopefuls shine
A North Melbourne father-son draftee fired while several players put their hand up for AFL debuts or recalls. Here are the key talking points from Round 7 of the VFL.
Key ingredient putting Coburg star on draft radar
A breakout season has put Ben Jepson on the AFL mid-season draft radar with a host of clubs keeping an eye on the smooth-moving Lion.
VFL talking points: Draft hopefuls emerge, big guns shine
Several VFL talents put their hands up for the AFL Mid-Season Draft in a big weekend of VFL action. Here are the top SuperCoach scorers and key talking points.
Emotions behind Ants’ drought-breaking victory
Cramer Street was rocking again on Sunday as Northern Bullants stormed home to earn an emotional, drought-breaking VFL victory.
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