NFNL big calls: is everyone playing for second?
SEASON PREVIEW: Can anyone stand up to the might of Heidelberg in NFNL Division 1? Who are the top premiership contenders in Division 2 and 3?
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Undefeated champion: Preston ends flag drought
It’s been more than two decades but Preston is finally back on top of the VSDCA mountain and the Bullants did it in style, completing an undefeated season.
The little gains to take Hurstbridge to next level
31 for 31: Hurstbridge is confident some impressive recruits and small tweaks can help take the club from back-to-back elimination finals to premiership contention.
Jealously fuelling Kilmore’s pre-season
31 for 31: A handful of “A-Grade type” recruits, including a VFL talent and a tinge of jealousy is fuelling Kilmore’s ambition to play finals in 2025.
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How VTCA finals were won and lost
There were a stunning array of individual performances and huge upsets in the VTCA semi-finals across the weekend. Here’s how they all played out.
They’ll be talking about this night for years
TALKING POINTS: Preston’s win over South Melbourne will live long in the memory, but does it spell trouble for Hellas, and there were plenty more highlights across the NPL and VPL.
Lower Plenty ready to take next step
31 for 31: Lower Plenty has gone from two wins and narrow relegation survival to eight wins and a finals triumph. What can the Bears achieve in 2025?
Hills’ stunning upset, finals sealed in dramatic finish
In a dramatic climax to the VSDCA North-East home-and-away season, Endeavour Hill produced the upset of the year and the top-six was settled.
Banyule gameplan takes VFL, AFL inspiration
New Banyule coach Damian Truslove says he’s adapted bit of Richmond, GWS and Sydney’s game to suit the Bears this season as they aim for a maiden finals campaign.
Laurimar eyeing immediate bounce back
Laurimar knows what it takes to win a NFNL Division 3 flag, it did it in 2023. The Power returns hungry for success after last-season’s heart-breaking relegation.
Attacking gameplan to lift St Mary’s back into finals
After struggling last season, St Mary’s is aiming to play a more attacking brand of football and reignite its finals hopes under new coach Jack Bianchin in 2025.
Will recruiting spree boost Epping’s flag hopes?
Epping was one of the busiest clubs in the Northern league over summer, securing the likes of Brent Macaffer. Will it result in a premiership push?
Named: Leader’s VTCA Teams of the Year
Leader Local Cricket writers have combed through the stats to select the VTCA Teams of the Year in every division. Check out each star-studded team.
Into the unknown once more for Old Paradians
31 for 31: New year, new competition. It’s a familiar feeling for Old Paradians but one it overcame to win a premiership last year. How will the club fare in NFNL Division 2?
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