‘That’s where we want to be’: The discussion behind the Dogs’ revival
Highett has spun its Southern league season around with three wins in five matches after coach Clint Einsiedel posed an important question to the Bulldogs.
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Run home: NPL Victoria title, finals up for grabs
The NPL Victoria season has entered the business end of the campaign with the premiership, top-six and wooden spoon races all razor tight. See our predictions.
Club corners: SFNL Division 1 clubs vote on the hot topics
We asked the Southern league Division 1 clubs for their vote on the flag favourites, an opposition player they’d like, the best young player, their take on Narre Warren and much more. See their answers here.
‘I didn’t get a handshake’: Inside the Feehan’s brotherly battle
Brothers Stefan and Kristen Feehan do battle as opponents twice a year. They discuss their journeys, premierships, knee reconstructions and the best and fairest trophy in the shape of a Ford Falcon.
‘Teach a trick or two’: Star tall joins the Southern league
A star country footy ruckman with a deep trick bag was one of many 11th hour clearances into the Southern league. See the latest moves.
Kubilay’s perfect timing, half-pitch wonderstrike
TALKING POINTS: Cannon Oliver Kubilay picked the perfect time to score his first goal of the season, while the VPL premiership races have tightened up.
Ranked: Every Big V men’s basketballer
We’ve crunched the numbers from over 1000 players in six divisions of Big V Men’s Basketball to rank players across the stats. See where everyone stands.
‘Future is absolutely bright’: Inside the Tigers’ drought-breaker
St Bede’s Mentone’s brigade of kids finally got their reward with a drought-breaking win. Coach Brad Berry talks through the emotion, how they did it and how it’s the start of bigger plans.
Big-hitting Premier batter joins CSB powerhouse
South Caulfield’s key signing is set to ignite Cricket Southern Bayside as South employ a “knock the score over” aggressive approach.
‘Best forwards in the comp’: Tigers’ deadline recruit shines on debut
South Mornington added five players ahead of the clearance deadline last week and one of them wasted no time in making his presence on the competition felt.
WATCH: Stunning goalkeeper goal goes viral
Dandenong Thunder goalkeeper Pierce Clark scored one of the goals of the NPL Victoria season, a 95th minute equaliser for added drama.
‘A bit of a yapper’: Borg opens up on hall of fame elevation
John Borg admitted he was never short of a word or two across his 900 games played and umpired, but when it came to accepting his Southern league hall of fame elevation, he was frozen.
Latest recruits for the 2024-25 MPCA cricket season
The signings keep coming in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, with an influx of new talent and players switching clubs. Here are the latest to put pen to paper.
Watch replays: City West Falcons flex their muscles in crushing win
City West Falcons maintained top position in the Victorian Netball League with a massive win over Peninsula Waves. Watch both Championship and U23 REPLAYS.
‘Terrific for our young group’: Aussie Test hero boost for Frankston
Australian Test star Scott Boland has put his hand up to play a vital role with Frankston Peninsula in Victorian Premier Cricket.
How ‘the future’ is propelling Dolphins
A brigade of young stars have earned the praise of Frankston Dolphins coach Taylor Stratton after his side sent a statement on Saturday.
‘They know the power we possess’: Dingoes remain buoyant in defeat
Dingley coach Zach Horsley maintains that the Dingoes are still among the teams vying for the Southern league premiership despite their recent losses to top teams.
Who wants to play NPL finals? Georgies reopen VPL1 race
TALKING POINTS: The NPL top-six is far from set, while the VPL1 premiership race has been thrown wide open by a red-hot Caroline Springs George Cross.
AFLW fixture clash forces change to Southern league decider
The Southern league Division 1 grand final will undergo an adjustment after clashing with an AFLW match.
‘Angst and emotion’: Mt Eliza junior footy members vote
After months of turmoil, Australia’s biggest junior football club has elected a new committee at an emotion-charged special general meeting.
Graded: SFNL Division 2 mid-season report card
A selection of teams are flying towards finals while some have fallen away badly. Find grading and analysis of every Southern league Division 2 club here.
Cannons fire to book Australia Cup ticket
In bitterly cold conditions, two goals from captain Joe Guest helped Oakleigh Cannons knock out Avondale and book a ticket to the Australia Cup national stage.
Former first-class player to coach Carnegie but star departs
Carnegie has had key arrivals and a notable departure in the off-season, with a former first-class player appointed non-playing coach for the 2024-25 Cricket Southern Bayside season.
MPCA young gun joins Frankston Peninsula
A leading young player in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association has committed to Frankston Peninsula as the Heat’s recruiting ramps up.
Heidelberg, Knights claim derbies, off-field fallout
TALKING POINTS: Heidelberg United continues to be South Melbourne’s kryptonite, Melbourne Knights claim a seven-goal thriller and the fallout from Avondale’s weekend.
Southern league coach announces resignation
A Southern league club is on the lookout for a new coach four games into the season after the resignation of its recently-appointed mentor.
New-look Dolphins ‘slowly starting to find their feet’
Frankston Dolphins coach Taylor Stratton is confident there were signs of his group starting to click during Saturday’s slick win over Black Rock.
‘They were outstanding’: Stars shine in Vampires crushing victory
East Brighton’s “outstanding” engine room delivered its best performance to date while a Chelsea Heights star, who “is on another level”, continued his stunning purple patch.
Ex-AFL player & Div 1 US College stars: Flag Football Nationals guide
Teams from across the country will descend on Brisbane this weekend for Australia’s biggest Flag Football Nationals to date. Packed with cross-code names, get a full breakdown of every state’s roster plus the players you can’t miss. Full details inside.
Green Gully stunner, Shark’s wonder goal
Talking Points: Green Gully produces stunning upset, more Moreland heartbreak, drought-breaking wins and a must-see Goal of the Week.
‘Won’t be tolerated’: SFNL issues suspension message
The Southern league has already handed out 56 weeks of suspensions, including bans of six, eight and 10 weeks, and it will continue if the “poor behaviour” doesn’t rectify.
WATCH: local footy club’s bizarre pre-game warm-up
Hampton Rovers’ under-19s team had a unique pre-game warm-up on Saturday, tackling a hot-air balloon basket, and it proved effective. See the video here.
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.
Revealed: SFNL selects netball interleague squads
The SFNL has locked in a squad of 17 to take on the RDFNL. Coach AJ Ballantyne explains selection objective and expectations for the big clash.
Long Island raises bat for a fine half-century
Flags, champions, fun…Long Island Cricket Club is set to celebrate 50 years — all after a quirky start in 1974.
‘Becoming embarrassing’: Time for a third division in MPFNL?
A local councillor has taken aim at the MPFNL clubs who voted against expansion last year while the league has given an update on its stance on a third division.
Recruiting news: MPCA young gun switches clubs
Long Island has locked in recruits and appointed a new head coach as it sets itself to bounce back from relegation.
Huge ban for horror tackle, Kasumovic magic
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.
‘Give me 18 months’: Inside the evolution of ‘TDL the coach’
If you’d asked Trent Dennis-Lane two years ago if senior coaching was in his sights, he would have waved it off. Now seeing it as a “vehicle to develop people holistically”, he harbours big ambitions.
Revealed: SFNL selects interleague squad
A pile of ex-AFL men and Southern league newcomers headline the 42-strong squad that will tackle the Riddell District league in an interleague game at RSEA Park. See the senior and under-19 squads here.
‘There’s just that presence’: Female umpire surge marks pioneer’s milestone
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.
Big V flying: Meet the athletes stepping up for Victoria at Little As championships
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.
MPCA off-season moves and rumours
Fresh from winning the Peninsula division flag, Dromana is hot on the trail of recruits. Meanwhile, an MPCA Country Week player has been linked with a new club.
Clubs in for national second tier, premiership races take shape
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.
Brown, young guns fire for ‘ready’ Vultures
Mitch Brown fired off 16 shots on goals and several young stars impressed as Parkdale Vultures won its opener. Here’s why they’re “ready to have a crack at something special together.”
Richmond ruck plays VAFA, upsets highlight round one
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.
How classy Rosellas passed ‘hard, physical’ test
It was put to the test, but reigning Southern league premier Cheltenham answered its challenge when it “absorbed the pressure”. And it wasn’t coach Justin Pickering’s only big win for the day.
Teen giant could be Australia’s new Wemby
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.
Australia name team for ISA World Junior Surf Champs
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:
Massive signing in local cricket as VSDCA champ joins MPCA club
Player moves don’t get much bigger, with a Subbies run machine signing with a Mornington Peninsula club. He talks about the switch and reveals a burning ambition.
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