We’ve analysed every local footy premier’s player points total on grand final day and we reveal which one has the most loyal and best homegrown side for 2024. See where your club stacks up.
A three-time AFL premiership hero will return to the local competition where he made his name but it’s a move which will see him play against his junior club. Here’s what we know.
There has been some major changes at Western Football Netball League clubs already this off-season with new coaches named and others re-signed to long-term deals. Here’s what we know.
Hoppers Crossing rose from a wooden spoon to a premiership in just 12 months. President John Semertzidis takes us inside the conversations which led to the turnaround.
Champions were crowned across the state in local footy with coaching guns helping their teams get to the top. Here is the wrap of all the grand final action from Saturday.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan might have found his new favourite local footy club after revealing his Mad Monday costume. It’s all in Quick Kicks which has some baby news to share with you.
The WFNL Division 1 season was closer than ever and ahead of the grand final we’ve broken down the top players this season. Here’s who we picked and vote for who should be number one.
Sunshine broke through for its first senior premiership in the WFNL on Saturday but a day of dominance proves why the future’s so bright for the club.
A refreshed Saade Ghazi is ready for his next coaching challenge after being unveiled as the new man in charge at Point Cook. He reveals what attracted him to the role.
There’s a Jack Ginnivan-style GF preparation, a player not settling for less than 2k a game, a QR code to individual highlights and two big AFL names linked to local footy. It’s all here in Quick Kicks.
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.
Spotswood is on the lookout for a new coach after announcing Tom German wouldn’t be in charge for season 2025. And his impact isn’t being forgotten.
Some local footy teams can’t stop winning while others are still searching for a win after multiple years. Check out the longest winning and losing streaks across the state.
It’s the pinnacle of local footy, winning the premiership and not losing a game all season. See the clubs on track for the perfect year.
Two major premiership droughts ended with a host of clubs book grand final berths on a bumper Saturday of local footy. Check out all the big winners here.
The AFL might not be on this weekend but there are plenty of matches around the state for fans to watch. Check out the list of must watch games here.
A local footy club coach’s testy relationship with his president reached boiling point, while a legendary forward’s hot form ended with a bang — the wrong sort. It’s all in the latest Quick Kicks column…
A Melbourne footy club is considering hiring a helicopter this weekend to get a star player to the game on time. Meanwhile an AFL media identity found out the hard way where you must never park at the footy.
Mighty Mick celebrates in style, stories of last-gasp relegation survival, finals heroics and premiership cups handed out on a Super Saturday of local footy.
The Western Football Netball League’s best women’s players have put on a show this season. With the finals action set to start, we’ve taken a look at the leading performers in 2024.
James Hird the local footy coach, a club placing a bid to land Tom Hawkins and the AFL player set to be delisted wanting 55k. It’s all in local footy’s latest rumours.
From metro footy’s first century goalkicker of the season to teams flexing their premiership muscle. Here’s a look at our best footy photos from the weekend.
Point Cook Centrals might have faced an injury crisis this season but coach Dean Chambers is seeing the positives. He reveals why he’s happy and the type of player he needs next year.
A match was abandoned, the longest winning streak fell, two spearheads cracked the ton, ex-AFL stars lifted and there were a stack of upsets. All that and more in our local footy wrap.
From top to bottom, the Western Football League League is chock full of exciting young talent. Check out all the promising stars of the future here.
Born in a refugee camp Ajang Kuol mun has faced tragedy and struggle throughout his life. After a breakout season, he finds himself in the VFL frame. He shares his incredible story.
The newly renamed Western Football Netball League will enter a new era in season 2024 as we look at the teams who look set to be in premiership contention.
Braybrook’s recruits gave a strong first impression in a Good Friday win over Laverton, proving why the WFNL club went after them. Here’s why they were targeted and who impressed.
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.”
A host of ex-AFL names produced stunning performances as local footy returned on Good Friday while the best players and teams from across the state made their mark. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
Footy is back and there’s set to be several cracking contests on Good Friday. Here’s every fixture from across the state this weekend.
Melbourne’s footy fields are set to be taken over by the next generation of stars – here are just some of the up and comers to keep an eye on in season 2024.
Dust off the boots and pump up the Sherrins, local footy clubs hit the park for practice matches this weekend. Here’s where you can get your fix.
Laverton isn’t planning on changing its course during a “three-year rebuild” with one key factor standing out during pre-season according to coach Tony Jofre.
Other Western Football League clubs might have had busier off-seasons but Yarraville Seddon is putting the faith in its young guns this year. Coach Brad Julier speaks on his 2024 hopes.
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.
The 2024 Western Football League season is drawing closer. Here’s a look at all the ins across the competition.
A promising recruit signed last year by a Geelong Football League club has headed to another side, leaving a coach very disappointed.
A VFL-bound local footy gun has reportedly suffered an injury setback after lighting it up this pre-season. All and more revealed here.
Point Cook Centrals have been among the busiest WRFL clubs of the off-season with more than 20 new additions to the senior list. Here’s how they went about it.
From clubs with massive off-season recruiting drives to those who need to live up to the pressure, these are the local footy teams you need to keep an eye on in 2024.
A former Adelaide Crow who starred in local footy across Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT while serving as a policeman is being remembered following his sudden death.
Ex-AFL guns, VFL stars and community legends are among the local footy’s new coaches in 2024. Here we track each new coaching appointment in the off-season.
Ex-AFL guns, state league stars and local heroes have been among the signings at clubs throughout the off-season. We name those who have stood out.
The WRFL’s 2024 finals series will have a different look after the competition unveiled its full fixture. Here’s what you need to know.
AFL and VFL talent scouts take note. There’s some serious young talent tearing up local leagues in Melbourne. Here’s the rising stars who dominated in 2023.
The make-up of the WRFL for the 2024 season has officially been confirmed after the Western Rams were admitted last week. See the full details.
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.
Parkside has landed one of the best signings of the WRFL off-season after securing a VFL gun. Here’s how it played out.
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