Greenvale confident of drought-breaking win
After a winless 2023-24, Greenvale Kangaroos are confident they can snare a number of wins this season and jump up the Premier Cricket ladder.
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Melton Centrals pounce on in-demand coach
Melton Centrals has secured in-demand coach Damien Zanic, who was a key member of Brisbane Lions’ AFL premiership three-peat, for next Riddell District season.
Time to start the season later? Delay as VSDCA postpones play
The Victorian Subbies season has been delayed, with grounds not ready. Clubs are now pushing even harder to move the season back.
Compared: How every local footy’s premiers player points stack up
We’ve analysed every local footy premier’s player points total on grand final day and we reveal which one has the most loyal and best homegrown side for 2024. See where your club stacks up.
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No rest for grand final bound Maribyrnong Park
Maribyrnong Park coach Brodie Holland won’t be letting his players slack off, ramping up preparations for the EDFL Division 1 grand final next week.
No finals free hit for Pascoe Vale
Pascoe Vale dominated Strathmore to set up a semi-final date with Keilor with a grand final berth on the line but coach Leigh Tudor has dismissed any thought of a “free hit”.
Cooke’s magnificent seven inspires Macedon boilover
Macedon captain Jason Cooke produced an inspirational display to send his team to a preliminary final and end reigning premier Diggers Rest’s season.
Ex-AFL star takes East Keilor hot seat
East Keilor has its man. Former Brisbane and Western Bulldogs forward Justin Sherman will take the reins at Overland Reserve in 2025.
Bombers burst books grand final return
Just four goals were kicked in the match before Riddell exploded with a match-winning burst to secure its RDFNL grand final return. And it could be a bumper day for the Bombers.
Flag droughts end, grand final tickets booked
Two major premiership droughts ended with a host of clubs book grand final berths on a bumper Saturday of local footy. Check out all the big winners here.
Teenage prodigy set to create his next magic moment
Waka Hammond has been one of the stars of the recent Storm Cup and Peter Mulholland rugby league tournaments. Now, he’s set to make his next move, which will get him closer to the NRL. More here.
‘My home club’: Nipper’s Macedon legend grows
After 20 years with Macedon – and 10 as captain – James Wright reaches the 250-game milestone, adding another milestone to an already legendary career.
‘Let’s settle this in the carpark’: The explosive local footy exchange
A local footy club coach’s testy relationship with his president reached boiling point, while a legendary forward’s hot form ended with a bang — the wrong sort. It’s all in the latest Quick Kicks column…
St Albans rises to challenge to end 16-year drought
Twice challenged in an epic elimination final, St Albans stepped up to secure its first EDFL finals win and first club finals win since 2008.
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