‘Most definitely’: Ultima reaffirms plans to move
Ultima’s push to change leagues has gained fresh momentum as meetings with clubs involved in Northern Rivers Project start.
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Ballarat footy and netball club to celebrate life of popular player
The football and netball community will pay its respects to a Ballarat teenager who died suddenly last month with a fundraiser on Saturday. Here is what we know.
Mega pic gallery: Kyabram District & North Central grand final replays
See all the action from the grand final replays in the Kyabram District and North Central leagues.
Paddocks to pubs: How live streaming has changed country footy forever
The power of country footy live streaming to connect fans, grow sponsorship and boost crowds has revolutionised the game.
Double boost for revitalised Shepparton Swans
A club in the state’s north is celebrating after achieving an 11-year first following a boost to its off-field facilities which were ruined by floods in 2022. But the side insists it is keeping the lid on.
Ex-AFL player set for stint on the sidelines
An ex-AFL player who is playing for two clubs this season will be out for a period of time after suffering an injury last weekend. Here is what we know.
Country footy: Birchip-Watchem exacts revenge in grand final rematch
Birchip-Watchem has won the latest North Central league heavyweight battle with Sea Lake-Nandaly. Read how it happened.
Anzac Day: Traralgon wins thriller, North Albury busts hoodoo, Charlton pain ends
Traralgon was given an almighty fright from Morwell with a nearby match called off due to lightning. Read the Anzac Day wrap.
Echuca stars season ends with serious injury
Echuca will need to overcome the loss of one of its best players to win a record-equalling fourth successive GVL flag.
Ararat v Stawell: Wimmera Good Friday clash
Ararat and Stawell met in a Good Friday showdown in the Wimmera league. See pictures of all the action.
Country footy’s golden oldies still going strong
A select group of players aged 40 and above are still playing at senior level in country footy, including a former AFL premiership player. Meet some of them here.
‘He’s flying’: Wimmera superstar boots 10 goals to destroy challenger
Ararat’s pursuit of a flag hat-trick has started in the best possible way with a line-up potentially stronger than last year.
Corowa-Rutherglen off the mark under new coach
Corowa-Rutherglen is on the board under new coach Darryn Cresswell and a major divide is developing in the Goulburn Valley.
Ranked: Country footy’s best dynasties since 2000
Since 2000, country footy has been filled with dominant teams who have been the envy of their local competitions. Now we’ve ranked the top-25 in the first quarter of the century.
Ex-AFL player GV finals qualification window open
The option of former Port Adelaide player Tom Clurey playing for a second team in finals in 2025 is alive. See how it can happen.
South Bendigo makes a point with second big scalp
South Bendigo has responded in emphatic style to concerns from rivals about player points reductions for recruits in 2025.
Reserves footy in crisis with 200-point plus floggings
Reserves footy is back on the agenda after some big thrashings. See what some clubs are doing to overcome the problem.
World Tour teams ‘interested’ in competing at Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Victoria’s oldest cycling stage tour is back and race directors and Olympic Gold Medallists Scott McGrory and Grace Brown are confident world leading riders will come to battle Australia’s next generation of stars.
Olympic gold medal heroes to lead historic return of beloved cycling event
One of Australia’s most loved annual races, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, is set to make a triumphant return in a new home.
Katamatite star recruit set to debut
Katamatite star recruit Tom Clurey has made his mark in the opening two rounds, as the club prepares to introduce another big name for its next match.
South Bendigo proves a point in season opener
South Bendigo has started the season with a thrilling win over one of the Bendigo league heavyweights of recent years.
Gallery: Bendigo league kicks off
All the action from two matches in a bumper opening round of the Bendigo league.
GV fans dealt match-day changes
Goulburn Valley footy fans are dealing with major changes to their match-day experience.
Signed, sealed, delivered: Tom Hawkins returns to Finley
The moment a former Finley Football Club president has waited almost a decade for comes to fruition on Good Friday. Discover the story behind the return.
Country footy: Wooden-spooner shock win over reigning premier
Koondrook-Barham has made a massive statement in the Central Murray league by beating the reigning premier. See how it happened.
Surprise turn of events sends top ten AFL draft pick to country club
He was a high draft pick at an AFL club on the rise, but this former Hawk is now a Rooster in the Ballarat league … at least for the time being.
The secret to a country town’s incredible sporting success
It may be just a small border town but in recent years it has been home to Test cricketers, Brownlow medallists and number one draft picks. Maybe there is something in the water there.
Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
The 2025 local footy season might only be a couple of weeks old, but the state’s longest winning and losing streaks continue to extend. See who takes top spot.
Goalkickers list 2025: Loddon Valley ace grounded by injury again
A forward who would have been the first to 100 goals in 2024 but missed the rest of the season with injury is sidelined again.
Ballarat swimmers to look out for at the nationals
The Ballarat region is sending a strong squad to the Australian all age and open championships in Brisbane this weekend. Check out the swimmers to look out for ahead of the event.
Famous five flag wins in the spotlight
Beechworth is creating history with its first match under lights on the same day five flag wins in two leagues are remembered.
‘Icon’ of Mooroopna, ‘Ferg’ notches huge 500-game milestone
He has been dubbed an ‘icon’ of the Mooroopna footy club and even if it was a little late, beloved water carrier Graham Ferguson will celebrate a monster milestone in style this weekend.
Major blow for Castlemaine ahead of season start
The Magpies will be without one of the their biggest recruits for the upcoming season after he suffered a serious injury. Here is what we know.
Gallery: Brodie Filo 500th career footy match
All the action from the Wangaratta Derby to start the 2025 Ovens & Murray league season.
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