The players set to shape WFNL women’s season
The best women’s players are ready to make their mark on the 2025 Western Football Netball League season. Here’s a look on who to keep an eye on.
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The weird and wonderful world of local footy injuries
One local footballer’s love life caught up with him in round 1 while a star ex-AFL recruit was injured on his way to the game. Plus, another ex-Eastern league gun on MAFS. It’s all in Quick Kicks.
‘Get on the front foot’: Why WFNL coach made early call
One Western Football Netball League club already knows it will be on the lookout for a new coach for the 2026 season. The man departing the role reveals why he made the call so early.
Razor Ray set to make umpiring return
The AFL’s most well known umpire of the modern era is coming out of retirement this weekend to officiate a local footy game in Melbourne’s west.
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Local footy wrap: Streaks survive and contenders emerge
The longest winning streak in local footy was given its biggest test, other contenders emerged, relegation battles were won and a milestone man delivered in perfect style. Catch-up on all of Saturday’s local footy action.
Our best photos from the weekend’s local footy
There was plenty of emotion on display as local footy clubs battled it out with the race for finals heating up. Check out our best photos.
Debutant steals the show as Altona ends Districts’ run
A debutant who looked like he had “been playing senior footy for three or four years” was at the centre of Altona’s shock win at the weekend. Coach Travis Varcoe gives his verdict on the performance.
Local footy rumour mill hits overdrive
The coach going out with a bang delivering harsh truths, a team wanting to play with 21 and the case of the man who wanted the fire instead of the warm-up. It’s all in our weekly Quick Kicks column.
Albanvale’s ‘ultimate aim’ for the rest of 2024
Albanvale remains in the hunt for finals footy this season and in his first year as coach Ange Messina is clear on what he wants to see in the next month.
The important ‘lessons’ Albion took from narrow win
Albion’s perfect record remains only but only just after a two-point win over Newport. Coach Blake Richards reveals the lessons his side took from the game and the reason behind a star’s position switch.
Local footy wrap: Forward’s big milestone, AFL hopeful stars
A star forward brought up a four-figure milestone, as a draft prospect delivered in an APS thriller. Meanwhile, one of local footy’s longest winning streaks came to an end.
‘Forgot spellcheck’: Local footy club’s jibe at $10m upgrades
A footy club in Melbourne’s southeast has poked fun at the local council for a spelling error the world can see on its club room facilities which are receiving a $10m upgrade. See what happened.
Revealed: The best rookie coaches in metro local footy
From ex-AFL stars looking at the game through a different lens to those who have bided their time as an assistant. We’ve named the best first-year coaches steering local clubs with ease.
Ultimate guide: A look at every player in Vic U12 boys footy team
The Victorian 12 and under boys football team is packed full of elite talent. Here’s a rundown of all 27 players.
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