WATCH: Swanny’s contender for goal of the season
Dane Swan starred in his latest local footy guest appearance, kicking one of the goals of the season, in a performance which exceeded expectations. See the goal.
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Wild comebacks, wins after the siren and ex-AFL stars headline local footy
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
Ranked: Melbourne footy’s top dynasties since 2000
Suburban footy has featured dominant teams who have enduring legacies in their local competitions. Now we’ve ranked the top-25 era-defining teams from the first quarter of the century.
‘Loves the big stage’: Big names fire in interleague thriller
Two dynamic forwards lit up the Western and Southern interleague clash as a gun defender made his presence known. See how it played out.
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‘Long-term fix’: How Dogs are aiming to rebuild
Point Cook has one of the youngest lists in the Western Football Netball League this season. Coach Saade Ghazi opens up on guiding the club’s regeneration and the leaders playing an important role.
‘Bonus recruits’: How new faces have fit in at West Footscray
West Footscray has made an impressive start to 2025 and despite some injury concerns, there’s plenty of positives including two last minute recruits. See all the talking points from WFNL Division 2.
Ex-AFL forward’s stunning return to local footy
A former AFL forward had a day out in front of goal with seven majors in his first senior appearance for his local while the 2015 number two pick impressed on debut. See our local footy talking points.
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.
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.
How ‘remarkable’ Devils got off to hot WFNL start
Two seasons ago, North Footscray had players doubling up to fill the senior and reserve grades. In 2025, the club has three sides and about 70 players. We go inside the revitalisation of the Devils.
Saturday night wrap: Local footy back with a bang in bush and ‘burbs
The pulse beat again across Victoria with flags unfurled, bags kicked, statements made and scorching debuts from ex-AFL talents. Plenty of upsets, too. It’s all here in our wrap.
Key players, your side’s hopes: Your WFNL Division 1 preview
The WFNL Division 1 season is here and we’ve broken down every club’s hopes. See all the new faces, the exits, the players set to shape their side’s season and our verdict.
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