Waters reflects on storied local footy career
One of local footy’s best ruckmen for a decade, Lancefield great Tom Waters reflects on a storied career laden with personal and club honours.
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Get to the chopper! Helicopter hijinks in local footy
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.
The young guns tearing up the Riddell District league
The Riddell District league is chock full of young talent. With finals kicking off, we’ve named the best young guns in the competition this season.
Preston returns to top flight, Beckham-like wonder-goal
TALKING POINTS: Preston Lions’ 15-year top-flight absence is over in final day drama, Ivan Franjic goes out a winner and the David Beckham-esque wonder goal.
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‘Went back to the tape’: How Lions turned bad habits around
Maribyrnong Park coach Brodie Holland has given an insight into the brutal review which sparked two big wins in a row. Plus, the special moments for two “important” Lions’ families.
‘Underestimated’: Inside Westmeadows’ hot start
Many thought it was difficult to predict Westmeadows fate heading into 2024. But the Tigers are flying as coach Ash Flavel reveals the keys and what sparked Saturday’s big win.
Avondale, Preston late drama, Eagles on top
TALKING POINTS: Avondale and Preston Lions snatch late wins, North Sunshine goes top and Moreland City goes back-to-back. Plus, an Irish gun’s stunning Goal of the Week.
Better in 2024? Keilor goes to another level
Keilor brushed aside a premiership challenger by 133 points and now the question is being posed if the Blues are better in 2024. Mick McGuane opens up on his side’s form, the gun players and a key injury.
Macedon claims first win in Kyneton rivalry
It didn’t take Kyneton and Macedon long to spark its rivalry in the first official RDFNL meeting with the Cats claiming the first bragging rights.
Leader’s NPL Victoria Team of the Year so far
As the NPL Victoria season passes the half-way mark, we look at the leading lights of the competition and attempt to pick a star-studded Best XI. Here’s our team.
VTCA signing tracker: All the off-season moves
The off-season is well underway for a number of VTCA clubs who have unveiled a host of recruits for the 2024-25. Here are all the moves in our signing tracker.
Wellsmore’s cannon, St Albans’ new manager
TALKING POINTS: Oakleigh’s Emlyn Wellsmore hits one of the cleanest strikes you’ll see on a weekend of thrilling goal-fests. Check out all the NPL and VPL highlights here.
Riddell District coach’s verdict on OT heart-break
Riddell District inter-league coach Daniel Nolan delivers his verdict on the contentious match-deciding moment and what’s next for the rivalry with Southern.
Why Cougars never panicked after 0-3 start
East Keilor now has back-to-back wins after two recruits starred against their former club as the Cougars’ midfield group took their game to another level.
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