Country footballer banned after sexual harassment allegations
A country footballer has been hit with a big ban after allegations of sexual harassment at a club function.
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Six forwards chase ton on Super Saturday
Country footy’s gun goalkickers are finishing the season hard in the pursuit of 100 goals. See the updated leaderboard.
Wimmera co-coach whacked with another suspension
Stawell co-coach Perry Meka has been slapped with a five-match ban, his second suspension since late June. See the details.
Country footy league merger hangs in the balance
Central Murray and Golden Rivers leagues’ proposed 17-team merger faces collapse amid growing club concerns over voting rights and competition structure.
Ex-AFL names, big forwards dominate local footy action
Ex-AFL players dominated with big performances in wet conditions, including one who is stranded on 99 goals, while one game was halted due to a nasty injury. See our Victorian local footy wrap.
Gippsland’s VFL stars in race to play country footy finals
A Moe star will be a step closer to playing finals under Gippsland league rules on Saturday, but his flag dreams are still in the hands of AFL Victoria. See the latest.
Teen’s neck injury forces country footy game to be abandoned
A country footy game in northern Victoria was forced to be abandoned on Saturday afternoon after one player suffered a neck injury. Here’s what we know.
Broadford’s big leap: What league concessions could be offered?
Broadford has a coach for its Bendigo league debut next year and now attention has turned to what help it needs to be competitive.
Country footy: Warragul against-the-odds win opens up double-chance hopes
Nineteen points down in final term, no problem. Warragul claims its biggest scalp of season. See how the final minutes played out.
Gippsland bolter’s big boost for finals charge
Warragul is coming home hard in the Gippsland league and has received a major late season boost. See what’s happening.
‘This isn’t half-baked’: Broadford names its coach for 2026 revival
Broadford is attempting to do what no country footy club has done before and has locked in a key piece of the resurrection. See the latest.
Ringo a star of longevity in country footy
At 60 years young, Adrian ‘Ringo’ Morgan will line up at fullback again on Saturday for a club looking to break a flag drought this year.
Revealed: The Sunraysia’s leading footballers of 2025
They’re the hidden country footy gems from the Mildura region in the Sunraysia and Millewa competitions. Here’s 30 of the best.
West Gippsland division dream on hold after clubs snubbed
West Gippsland footy clubs have had their say on three clubs wanting to join the league, with one approved and two rejected. See the latest.
Revealed: The best GVL’s young guns
The Goulburn Valley league continues to produce talented young guns who are making a big impact on the league. We list the rising stars of 2025.
Gisborne switch makes ‘even more sense now’
A key player in previous bids to entice Gisborne into the Ballarat league says the club has even stronger grounds to move. See the latest.
‘Crazy’ halftime punt: Mooroopna’s GV grand final miracle
Mooroopna hasn’t won a GV flag since 1986 when something “crazy” happened at halftime. See what took place to spark a famous revival.
Vote now: Gippsland footy’s best unsung hero
Gippsland has a rich footballing history and local footy stars continue to make their mark. We’ve named 50 of the best unsung heroes in 2025 and now it’s your chance to vote.
Pic gallery: Murchison-Toolamba v Shepparton East
Reigning premiers Murchison-Toolamba has maintained its ascendancy against one of its biggest flag threats. See all the photos.
North Central finals venues locked in
Results of last round of matches have confirmed where the North Central league finals will be played. See the venues chosen.
Club fined, player suspended in GV salary cap bust
A salary cap probe that started with a former coach receiving a lengthy ban has been completed with more action. See the outcome.
Country footy: Unlikely hero emerges for reigning premier
Reigning premiers Murchison-Toolamba was forced to dig deep against another Kyabram District flag contender. See other big moves across state as finals draw closer.
From nude calendars to eight flags: Country legend celebrates game 500
Tatyoon’s Tim Barr will celebrate his 500th game for the club this weekend. He talks through the highs, lows, the nude calendars and the one last goal he will tick off on Saturday.
Former Pies star returns for North Central flag contender
A Collingwood premiership player will line-up for the first time this season for Calder United. See other big selection moves across state.
Gisborne’s footy future in the hands of Ballarat vote
In a meeting lasting less than half an hour, Gisborne has reinforced its desire to leave the Bendigo footy league. See why and what happens next.
Revealed: AFL Goulburn Murray’s best players in 2025
The Goulburn Murray region is home to some of the state’s best country footballers. Here’s 30 elite talents in northern Victoria outside of the GVL.
Wang Rovers great named as eighth O&M legend
Six more players have been inducted into the Ovens & Murray Hall of Fame plus a champion forward, who kicked more than 1000 goals, became a legend.
Named: The best Bendigo league young guns
Bendigo is full of talented young guns who have not only impressed this season but have also made their mark on the representative stage. See the best rising stars.
City coaches leading Wangaratta rivals into historic clash
VFL stars were once lured to country clubs with cash, homes and jobs. Today, they commute from the city, armed with laptops, trust, and flexible schedules.
New facilities ready for club hosting first grand final since 2000
Swifts Creek will get a home-ground boost as new changerooms are ready for a blockbuster clash and historic finals return.
2015 VAFA v Vic Country blockbuster: Where are they now?
A decade ago, the VAFA and country footy’s best players went head-to-head in a historic clash. But how many who took to the field are still playing? See where they are now.
Maryborough in limbo with no appeal rights after transfer snub
One of country Victoria’s oldest clubs left staring at another season in recess. See the reaction to its plight.
Maryborough staring at another season in recess
Maryborough’s bid to join a local league has been rejected with its hopes of an onfield return now up in the air. Read the reaction.
Picture gallery: Warrnambool claim scalp in Hampden league upset
Warrnambool and North Warrnambool produced a thriller in the run to the Hampden league finals. See all the action.
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