Victory lays down law, Schroen celebrates milestone
TALKING POINTS: Melbourne Victory won’t stand for a repeat of fans’ behaviour in Shepparton, while Marcus Schroen has a match-winning milestone and Nunawading City’s stunning upset.
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Class of their own: Inside Keilor’s stunning statement
After an off-season hampered by salary cap breaches, Mick McGuane’s Keilor delivered an almighty statement to start the season. Here’s why they might be even better.
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.
‘Don’t want a sugar hit’: Inside Heights’ long-term goals
Avondale Heights underwent an off-season makeover on and off the field but as new coach Andrew Kahofer says it’s all about the long-term. Go inside his plans for the club after an opening round win.
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Tweaks to help Wallan take next step
Wallan isn’t throwing the baby out with the bathwater after reaching the grand final last year but hopes small tweaks can help it take the premiership step.
Key players, your side’s hopes: Our EDFL Division 2 preview
The EDFL Division 2 season is days away 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.
St Kilda breaks flag drought with record score
After 19 long years, and for the 19th time, the famous St Kilda Cricket Club are once again champions of Victorian Premier Cricket after compiling the greatest score a final had seen in over century.
Back in the right comp: Melton South’s RDFNL ambition
Melton South is back in the Riddell District looking to break a more than two-year losing streak. What do the Panthers believe they can achieve in 2025?
RDFNL big calls: bigger finals to make for grandstand finish
SEASON PREVIEW: Thrown a blanket over a host of clubs, the RDFNL premiership is well and truly up for grabs in an expanded finals series.
Why Woodend-Hesket is confident of finals return
Woodend-Hesket coach Alistair Rae believes his 2025 side is as talented as the 2023 team that reached the RDFNL grand final. Here’s why confidence levels are so high.
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.
Injection of talent has Centrals eyeing finals
Melton Centrals has had an injection of talent over the summer and combined with its existing squad is confident of making a run at the RDFNL top-six.
How EDFL clubs are shaping up for season 2025
It was a wild ride in the 0ff-season for several EDFL clubs, now is their opportunity to respond. We break down the key storylines throughout the season and reveal some of our big calls.
Every Calder Cannons Girls player analysed
With two players in the AFLW National Academy and several draft prospects, Calder Cannons is looking at a strong season. Coach Nic Tenabel takes us through every player.
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