Scary moment ends game, country guns’ big bags
A local footy match is called off after a scary injury, two country guns duel with big bags and more teams end long losing streaks. Get a full wrap of the action here.
A local footy match is called off after a scary injury, two country guns duel with big bags and more teams end long losing streaks. Get a full wrap of the action here.
The Gilmore family has a long association with Old Paradians and brothers Sam and Will playing together for the first time as added another chapter to the legacy.
Liam Molloy has been tasked with leading the Essendon rebuild and is excited by the challenge of shaping young talent into future stars.
Whittlesea coach Garry Ramsay labelled his team’s second half the best football its played as the club continued its undefeated start to the year.
After winning five of the last six NWMCA premierships, Pascoe Vale Central is eyeing a new competition and installing a turf wicket at the club’s own expense.
TALKING POINTS: A horror tackle has left one of the NPL’s best facing a season-ending injury, Asad Kasumovic stars for Oakleigh and Brunswick Juventus runs hot.
A suburban Melbourne football club has won $50,000 after being named Australia’s “Reserve Grade Heroes” by judges, including Matildas star Mary Fowler.
Victorious Lalor captain Scott Dickson gives us an insight into the relief and celebrations after the Bloods ended their 44-game losing streak in a thriller.
Eltham coach Tim Bongetti told his players they had the opportunity to change history and they duly delivered with a long-awaited NFNL Division 1 win.
As Chelsea Roffey prepares to umpire her 300th AFL match, women across Australia are trying to follow in her footsteps. Roffey speaks on her career and how it could have helped girls in footy.
Essendon has made two early off-season signings, securing a top-order batter from St Kilda and a Coburg quick for the 2024-25 Premier Cricket season.
Victoria will be determined to take out the team award at the Australian Little Athletics Championships and they have assembled a team they know can do it. Meet the 45 athletes flying the Big V flag.
The Victorian Turf Cricket Association has reduced its player points cap for 2024-25 and incentivised clubs to recruit externally rather than poach existing players.
Tom Keys was weighing up his playing future over summer but a conversation with Heidelberg coach Vinny Dattoli ended with him making an eye-catching debut.
AFL premiership-winner and Northern Football Netball League legend Gary Moorcroft has called time on his career after more than 350 local footy games.
Talking Points: Victorian clubs are putting their case forward for National Second Division entry, while the premiership races are taking shape in NPL and VPL1.
An AFL listed player taking to the field, stunning upsets and recruits firing all highlighted the VAFA’s opening round. See all the talking points from across the competition.
If Northern rivals weren’t aware of Old Paradians captain Marcus Nolan they will be now after a star performance and the match-winning goal on Saturday.
Avondale rediscovered its mojo in its first win over Oakleigh at Jack Edwards Reserve since 2015 and got a nice bonus on top, the NPL Victoria Community Shield.
After getting a football lesson in Round 1, Lower Plenty put that experience into practice and snatched a thrilling win with a 17-year-old ruckman shinning.
Heidelberg kicked off its NFNL Division 1 premiership defence with a derby win over North Heidelberg as boom recruit Tom Keys stole the show.
Can anyone stop the Heidelberg hat-trick? We look at the main contenders and every club’s ins and outs and key player. Plus, our season predictions.
It was supposed to be a ‘special opportunity’ for Fitzroy to announce its VAFA premier men’s arrival. Find out in thrilling circumstances if its plan came off. Seniors, reserves REPLAYS.
He’s just 16-years-old and has only been playing basketball for two years, but standing 225cm tall, Jongkuch Mach can already look down on NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama.
One month out from the event, Australia has announced it’s team of 12 for the 2024 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship to be held in El Salvador this May. Full details and team inside:
Panton Hill had wins over Diamond Creek, St Mary’s and South Morang but finished eighth. Coach Simon Amore reveals the key to the Redbacks’ improvement.
With the VPL2 season kicking off, we can finally reveal every club’s full list of recruits for 2024 with more than 300 players arriving over summer.
Eltham returns to NFNL Division 1 for the first time in 2017 with some simple goals, while a returning young gun has caught the eye on the training track.
Gun all-rounder Aaron Amos delivered a destructive spell, taking a hat-trick, to power Gladstone Park back into the NWMCA Luscombe Shield grand final.
Brownlow Medallist Dane Swan will make his first foray into the Northern Football Netball League, helping a Division 3 club kick off its season with a guest appearance.
31 for 31: After suffering relegation last season, Epping has been busy in the off-season, bringing in new talent, and a pre-season win has expectations high.
After winning the first Jika Shield premiership in club history last season, Holy Trinity is one win away from back-to-back titles thanks to Jack Philpott’s heroics.
31 for 31: After missing finals for the first time in a decade, Greensborough is looking to its developing young talent to lift the club back into the NFNL Division 1 top-five.
A big weekend in VSDCA North-West finals with Kew staging a memorable comeback, Altona’s stunning upset keeps its season alive and Spotswood triumph.
31 for 31: After playing NFNL Division 2 finals for the first time in club history, St Mary’s is eyeing a bigger slice in 2024.
There were goals galore as the VPL2 season kicked off, while St Albans opened its account and Langwarrin continues to shine. Plus, our Goal of the Week.
31 for 31: As Heidelberg West’s finals drought nears 30 years, the club is looking to build long-term success with new recruits and a fresh look in 2024.
The heat won’t stop Victoria’s best athletes compete at the Little Athletics state titles with plans in place to combat it. We look at those in contention for state glory over the weekend.
31 for 31: An eye-catching recruiting campaign and a strong pre-season has South Morang primed to build on last season’s semi-final appearance in NFNL Division 2.
Hearts are heavy at the Bulleen Boomers following the shock death of a club favourite. Latest here.
Macleod has had arguably the biggest turnover of any NFNL Division 1 club but coach Craig Hayes sees plenty of positives in the new-look Kangas line-up.
Plenty Valley continues to make strides at Premier Women’s level, falling just short of finals in both one-dayers and T20s with some young talent emerging.
Camrea was controversially banned by the NMCA for two years in October. Here’s how it returned to the field and made a stunning finals charge.
New Kinglake coach Dave Florance is confident his new gameplan is versatile enough to succeed anywhere, while the club’s boom recruit is having a big impact.
Essendon’s top-end talent was outstanding but the Bombers lacked depth. How will the club address its needs this off-season?
Runs for fun and wickets galore in our star-studded Subbies North-West Team of the Year. See who made the cut here.
Outgoing Essendon Maribyrnong Park coach George Shaw is confident the club is primed to bounce back into premiership contention next season.
We’re at the pointy end of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association season and we’ve broken down the numbers to see where every player compares against one another. See where you come in.
The continued development of Laurimar’s clutch of young guns will be key to the club’s hopes of success as it steps up to NFNL Division 2 for the first time.
Talking Points: Western United humbles Bentleigh Greens, Cian Cuba proving his worth at Avondale and Ben Everson scores an outrageous goal.
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