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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Cannons coach’s biggest desire in new job
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Ex-AFL dasher returns to BFL after feeling ‘lost’ in football
Within six months in 2021, Charlie Ham was drafted and cut, spat out of the AFL system. After losing his love for footy, the youngster has returned to his junior club to enjoy the game again.
Frankston VFL lock in nine recruits
A former GWS player, a SANFL ruckman and NAB League graduates are among the Dolphins’ impressive list of recruits for the 2023 VFL season.
‘He’s got that pull back’: Lara reveals Walker signing attempt
Lara co-coach Shayne Stone has revealed the conversations he had with former AFL utility Josh Walker, and how close the club was to luring him home.
Ex-AFL Bomber leads big local group at Geelong VFL pre-season
A speedster who played 59 AFL games is among a host of new faces having a crack at Geelong’s VFL pre-season, including eight other local names.
‘Exciting’ new addition to the VFL for 2023
The landscape of the VFL is changing again in 2023 with an “exciting” new addition to the fixture. Here’s what has changed.
‘I remember’: Travis Cloke reflects on his earliest memories
Former Collingwood star Travis Cloke fondly remembers a junior coach who had a profound impact on him … and also doing work experience at the Magpies with Neil Balme as a 14-year-old.
VFL set for sudden coaching change
A stand-alone VFL club has announced a coaching change with the Lions turning to the VAFA for its new man.
WRFL duo set for VFL senior coaching opportunities
Caroline Springs is on the lookout for a new coach after Brodie Holland landed the top job at a VFL club while an Altona star is taking over at Casey.
Opportunities abound at Frankston
Dolphins coach Danny Ryan outlines his plan to go “from six wins to 12 wins” in the 2023 VFL season as several players return to local level.
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