Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
The 2025 local footy season might only be a couple of weeks old, but the state’s longest winning and losing streaks continue to extend. See who takes top spot.
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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.
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.
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Why to expect the unexpected in the 2025 WFNL season
If last year’s Western Football Netball League season taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. And 2025 is set to be no different. Here’s why it could be so even.
Bachar’s back: Triple flag star’s footy return
Three years after last pulling on a pair of boots triple Richmond premiership hero Bachar Houli is preparing to play again. But it’s not on the field where he is hoping to make his biggest impact.
El-Hawli’s rise from local footy to Dons young star
Saad El-Hawli’s former local footy coach will never forget his first impression of the Essendon debutant. From his breakout game, positional switches and the training drill named after him, this is his journey.
‘Massive excitement’: Newport aim to shock new rivals
Bolstered by an impressive group of recruits, Newport is ready to embark on a history making season, declaring it wants to bring excitement to the WFNL top tier.
‘Completely take the p***’: Inside local footy’s ‘murky’ salary cap
One of local football’s most contentious issues — the salary cap — is under the microscope after Mick McGuane’s Keilor lost its 2023 premiership. As AFL Victoria reviews the cap, we delve into the strong arguments for and against it.
Rumour Mill: The race to secure ex-AFL star
An ex-AFL star has moved homes and clubs in the local area have the cheque book out while some of his former teammates might link up together in country footy. That and more in the Rumour Mill.
Ex-AFL stars, Lake’s flag bid: 25 WFNL storylines to watch
What impact will Bachar Houli and Lachie Hunter have, can Brian Lake lead Caroline Springs to a premiership and can the big recruiters make it work? These are 25 WFNL storylines to watch this year.
Melbourne footy club axes ex-AFL star after police charges
An ex-AFL star charged with historic child sexual offences has been stood down from the state’s Indigenous body and has had his contract to play local footy in Melbourne torn up.
The local footy teams to keep an eye on in 2025
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 2025.
Named: the biggest local footy recruits of 2025
From Melton to Mornington, Epping to East Brighton, local footy clubs have secured some elite talent. We’ve named the biggest moves of the summer here.
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