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The biggest local footy stories of 2021

From sad farewells to celebrating the best local footy has to offer, we’ve compiled the biggest stories from a tough but memorable season.

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Lyndale F C player Maddison Lawrence

Pumas ready to pounce on VFLW

Five players from Southern league club Lyndale could be on VWFL lists in 2022, with two already having put pen to paper.

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Coburg enjoyed an impressive debut women's football season.

Coburg makes splash in women’s debut season

Lockdown might have denied Coburg a stunning finals appearance in its debut women’s season but there was still plenty to smile about.

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Kate Tyndall in action for Darebin Falcons. Picture: Rob Lawson Photography

AFLW pioneer, Darebin great takes coaching reins

Darebin Falcons have turned to a familiar face to lead the club in VFLW 2022, four-time premiership great and AFLW pioneer Kate Tyndall.

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Emma Mackie of Box Hill breaks out of a pack during the VFL Womens football match between Darebin Falcons and Box Hill played at Westgarth Street Northcote on Sunday 25th June, 2017. Picture: Mark Dadswell

Former national cyclist gets her AFLW chance

FORMER professional cyclist Emma Mackie has capped a whirlwind 12 months by being selected by the Western Bulldogs in Wednesday’s AFL Women’s draft.

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Kristy Stratton and Emma Mackie of the Hawks tackle Hayley Trevean of the Cats during the VFL Womens match between Box Hill and Geelong played at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday 5th August, 2017. Picture: Mark Dadswell

Stratton creates slice of Box Hill history

COLLINGWOOD recruit Kristy Stratton was reduced to tears when her name was called out in Wednesday’s AFL Women’s draft, becoming Box Hill’s first draftee.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Bridie Kennedy of the Dandenong Stingays takes part in the Yo-Yo run during the AFLW Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium on October 4, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Bridie becomes a Blue

DROMANA’S Bridie Kennedy likened the AFLW draft to an emotional rollercoaster ride after she was drafted by Carlton.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Monique Conti of the Bulldogs poses for a photograph during the 2017 NAB AFL Women's Draft at Docklands on October 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Talented Conti lands at Western Bulldogs

MONIQUE Conti’s path to a professional career in multiple sports took another step on Wednesday afternoon after being selected by the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women’s draft.

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VFL (women's) football: Diamond Creek v VU Western Spurs at Plenty War Memorial Park, Plenty. Western Spurs in light blue jumpers. No 4 for Diamond Creek Tanya Hetherington marks. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Hetherington’s resilience rewarded with AFLW spot

Diamond Creek co-captain Tanya Hetherington’s leadership and determination have been rewarded after she was drafted by Greater Western Sydney.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Maddy Guerin from Northern Knights takes part in the Agilty Test during the AFLW Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium on October 4, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Guerin the first Knight to lead the charge

MADDY Guerin is the Northern Knights’ first AFLW graduate, selected in Wednesday’s AFL Women’s Draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: (L-R) Jessica Allan of the Crows, Stephanie Cain of the Dockers, Jordan Zanchetta of the Lions, Jodie Hicks of the Giants, Isabel Huntington of the Bulldogs, Eden Zanker of the Demons, Chloe Molloy of the Magpies and Monique Conti of the Bulldogs pose for a photograph during the 2017 NAB AFL Women's Draft at Docklands on October 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Pies pounce on gun forward Molloy

BASKETBALL convert Chloe Molloy felt at home in black and white stripes only a few moments after her name was called out at pick No.3 by Collingwood.

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s11kn302SEABL (women's basketball grand final)" Knox Raiders v Ballarat Rush at State Basketball Centre, Wantirna. Ballarat in white. No 11 for Knox Odette Andrew with No 24 for Ballarat Sophie Alexander Picture Lawrence Pinder

Devils prospect hoping to complete dream code switch

CODE-HOPPER Sophie Alexander’s decision to give away basketball and chase her football dream could be vindicated at this week’s AFLW draft.

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VFL (women's) football: Diamond Creek v VU Western Spurs at Plenty War Memorial Park, Plenty. Western Spurs in light blue jumpers. No 18 for Western Alyssa Mifsud goals. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Western Bulldogs gain new Spurs

THE VU Western Spurs will don the red, white and blue and be known as the Western Bulldogs in the VFL Women’s competition from next year.

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VFL (women's) football: Diamond Creek v VU Western Spurs at Plenty War Memorial Park, Plenty. Western Spurs in light blue jumpers. No 3 for Diamond Creek Sophie Abbatangelo who goes on to goal from this passage of play. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Forward ready to mix it with best

SOPHIE Abbatangelo had mixed emotions watching the first season of AFL Women’s.

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