Plenty Valley legend returns, new coach, recruits locked in
Plenty Valley great Sean Ayres is returning to the club in a new role as the Bats lock in a new VSDCA coach and a swag of recruits.
Plenty Valley great Sean Ayres is returning to the club in a new role as the Bats lock in a new VSDCA coach and a swag of recruits.
Old Paradians isn’t getting ahead of itself but coach Ben Turner admits the club has exceeded expectations sitting on top of the NFNL Division 3 ladder with only one loss.
Macleod great Justin White is looking forward to watching the club’s next generation develop, while he shared a special milestone with Michael Hurley on Saturday.
Four NPL matches were decided in stoppage time in a dramatic weekend, meanwhile, the premiership races are heating up in VPL1 and VPL2. Plus, our Goal of the Week.
A week after a 100-point humbling, West Preston-Lakeside produced the perfect bounce back performance to hand Banyule its second loss of the season.
Bryce Kimuliatis boots two final-quarter goals to lift Mernda to the tightest of wins over NFNL Division 3 premiership rival Fitzroy Stars.
Macleod claimed its first win of the NFNL Division 1 season on Saturday with scenes of joy overflowing in the rooms after the match.
South Morang accomplished one of the toughest feats in the Northern league, defeating Diamond Creek at Coventry Oval and ended a 20-year drought in the process.
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Mernda coach Rob Fletcher believes his club is ready for a strong second half of the season as key players return from injury and young guns impress.
The Wild brothers – Jake, Mitch and Cam – reunited at Hurstbridge this season and believe the club is capable of something special this season.
TALKING POINTS: Oakleigh Cannons humble a premiership rival, a sickening injury sees Pascoe Vale’s match called off and Green Gully seeks a new coach.
Whittlesea coach Garry Ramsay says his team produced its best performance of the season at the right time to win the top-of-the-table undefeated battle with Diamond Creek.
Heidelberg West coach Dale Mayne just wanted to win one quarter. The Hawks ended up producing a giant upset, ending Old Eltham Collegians undefeated start.
Hurstbridge continues to cement itself as a genuine premiership contender after a dominant win over top-four rival Greensborough at War Memorial Reserve.
Country footy heavyweights Goulburn Valley and Ovens and Murray went head-to-head, Keilor raises the bar and a number of winnings streaks came to a crashing halt.
They took the season by storm and now two of the VSDCA most feared all-rounders have been honoured with the association’s Holten Medal. See all the award winners.
Diamond Creek coach Andrew Tranquilli explains were the game will be decided ahead of the top-of-the-table battle of undefeateds against Whittlesea.
Preston Lions coach Lou Acevski believes Tuesday night’s Australia Cup blockbuster against South Melbourne proves why Victoria is the best football state in Australia.
Heidelberg West has received a timely boost with favourite son Masaki Miki returning to the club. Coach Dale Mayne reveals when he might pull on the boots.
South Melbourne claimed a dramatic Australia Cup victory over Preston Lions in an early taste of what the National Second Division could be.
More than 2000 of the country’s best young surfers will compete in the inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships on the Gold Coast. We reveal the must-watch stars who will make history here.
Yorkshire’s youngest centurion since Sachin Tendulkar will join Essendon next Premier Cricket season, while the Bombers have also added a Ireland international.
The Lalor revival is gathering steam under Lance Whitnall and leading the charge is Bloods favourite son and evergreen goalkicker Sam Rexhepi.
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.
Blair Harvey is a five-time premiership player at Heidelberg and won another with North Heidelberg. His dream 22 is full of elite local footy legends.
Kinglake hadn’t lost a game at Memorial Oval since 2022 – and had Dane Swan making an appearance, but Fitzroy Stars quickly announced itself as a team to watch.
Talking Points: Oakleigh and Dandenong Thunder learn their fate over last month’s fan fight, while Heidelberg turns on the style. Plus, a stunning Goal of the Week winner.
Fresh off a career-best campaign, a busy batter with a “cool skill” has joined a Premier Cricket rival at the peak of its power. Here are the details.
Old Eltham Collegians coach Matt Sleeman talks us through the Turtles’ incredible comeback from 40 points down to stun Mernda with the last six goals of the game.
Thomastown gives new co-coaches David Folino and Sash Spiroski the perfect start with victory over Northcote Park but both teams suffer injuries to key players.
The 2024 National Netball Championships are fast approaching. While NSW reveal their new and returning names, one of Queensland’s top shooters is candid with the fact she has unfinished business on the national stage. Full story inside:
Future Diamonds will shine on the court at the National Netball Championships. Find out which players you should be keeping an eye on during the week-long tournament.
Diamond Creek? Whittlesea? Or will a dark horse emerge? Check out every NFNL Division 2 club’s ins and outs, key player and our season predictions.
Phil Plunkett had the privilege of coaching two of the greatest sides the Northern league has seen. Now he takes on the challenge of picking a best 22.
Throw a blanket over a host of teams as the premiership race begins in a new-look 11-team NFNL Division 3. Check out every club’s ins and outs and key players.
Just months after joining Mulwala premiership coach Rohan Davies at Reservoir, Zechariah Cuppins’ impact at the club has earned him the honour of captain.
Deacon Kalpakis dreamed of being drafted in 2022 but when it all fell apart his local club, South Morang, and family helped get him back on track and a VFL contract.
The 2024 Northern Football Netball League season is here. There’s ex-AFL, current VFL-listed talents, league best-and-fairest winners, leading goalkickers, MVPs and everything in between.
31 for 31: Heidelberg has lost several key players but the Tigers are confident they have ready-made talents ready to step up and win a premiership hat-trick.
Diamond Creek grand final coach Andrew Tranquilli says there are too many quality teams in NFNL Division 2 to be naming premiership favourites.
Greensborough welcomed old rival Eltham back to NFNL Division 1 with a convincing win in the Good Friday season-opener, while Epping also started with a win.
31 for 31: Strong pre-season numbers and two practice match wins has given Lalor a much-needed shot of confidence but new coach Lance Whitnall knows there’s no quick fix.
The NBL1 South basketball season tips off soon and we’ve listed the top young guns to watch in both the men’s and women’s competitions. See who made the cut.
31 for 31: Old Eltham Collegians will get an early premiership benchmark with the club’s new-look midfield exciting coach Matt Sleeman.
Reducing a 40-year coaching career down to 22 names is near impossible but local footy great Robert Hyde has taken up the challenge, picking his best team.
Melbourne’s footy fields are set to be taken over by the next generation of stars – here are just some of the up and comers to keep an eye on in season 2024.
The NBL1 South season isn’t far away from tipping off. We’ve analysed every team list, picked the players to watch and made our predictions for the 2024 men’s campaign. See our full preview.
The NBL1 South season isn’t far away from tipping off. We’ve analysed every team list, picked the players to watch and made our predictions for the 2024 women’s campaign. See our full preview.
31 for 31: A batch of strong recruits and new game plan has Thomastown confident of making a run to a top-five finish after missing out last year.
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