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.”
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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.
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.
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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.
VFL talking points: Season defining clashes
It’s the battle of the standalones in Round 5 of the VFL as some mouth watering clashes await. Here are the key talking points ahead of the weekend.
Revealed: Gary Ayres’ greatest ever Borough side
Gary Ayres coached some VFL icons at Port Melbourne over his 14-year tenure at the top and now he’s tried to fit them into one side. See who made it.
VFL: New-look Dolphins make big splash
Frankston Dolphins coach Danny Ryan saw a special trait in his side’s stirring 26-point win over Sandringham on Sunday.
VFL Takeaways: Bulldog stars with 47 disposals, rookie’s huge bag
A contender for performance of the season and young guns stamping their AFL claims headlined a massive weekend of footy. These are the key talking points from round three of the VFL.
Inspired Zebras hit top gear
The Sandringham Zebras’ plan to replicate an in-form AFL side paid off when they roared back to winning form in the VFL.
VFL takeaways: Young guns shine, key injury to star forward
AFL listed young guns put their hands up for senior debut as a local footy gun continued his impressive start to life in new colours. Here are the key talking points from Round 2 of the VFL.
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