Your ultimate Gippsland footy signing tracker
The silly season is well underway across Gippsland footy with clubs signing new players in droves. See every move throughout the off-season here.
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Named: The top performers from Cricket Victoria Country Cup
Some of regional Victoria’s best junior cricketers went head-to-head in the Country Cup with one region dominating. We profile the top performers.
GV premier adds more firepower for flag defence
Recruiting is still going on for next year’s country netball season. Last year’s GV premier has bolstered its ranks. See all the signings for 2025.
‘Pathetic’: Interleague footy support cash axed
A decreasing amount of money country footy leagues banked on to cover costs of staging interleague matches has gone. See the reaction.
Footy festival: The chance for Victoria to celebrate footy like never before
A third major Victorian football league has made the move to hold their showpiece event the day before the AFL grand final. Now SHANE JONES argues others should follow suit to create a statewide footy festa.
Friday public holiday grand final switch
Another major country football-netball league is going to play on the AFL grand final Friday public holiday next year. See why.
Stalemate leaves future of Aussie motorcycle racing in delicate position
Motorcycle racing in Australia is still in doubt for next year but there could be hope after national and state bodies met to determine a new constitution. Here is what we know.
The country footy teams with plenty to prove in 2025
The 2025 country footy season is shaping as a thriller. We profile the clubs with something to prove across Victoria.
Live stream: Victorians hunting gold at Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup
The best young ballers from regional Australia and across the ditch will converge on Albury-Wodonga in the New Year. Find out how you can watch and the live stream schedule at the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup.
GV board bombshells coupled with $87k loss
The Goulburn Valley league is reeling from a huge loss in 2024. See the factors behind the troubling result.
Will Tomahawk play in Good Friday Finley-Deni blockbuster?
The Murray league 2025 fixture is out and Finley hosts arch rival Deni on Good Friday, paving the way for a marquee player appearance.
Divisive AFL social media ‘guinea pig’ makes country footy move
A social media sensation who labelled himself a “full-time media guinea pig” during his AFL career, will play country footy next year. Here is what we know.
Former Bendigo league legend takes on coaching role
After the success of the first interleague between the Bendigo league and VAFA, the concept returns in 2025 with the former announcing its coach. Here is what we know.
Dogs lock in home away from the kennel
The Western Bulldogs will continue to play home games in regional Victoria after again extending their contract in Ballarat. See the details.
Country footy club on 23-match losing streak goes into recess
A northern Victorian club have pulled out of the 2025 PDFNL season with all of its football, netball and junior teams to miss the year.
Country footy club forced into recess
A club in the state’s north has made the tough decision to sit on the sidelines next year and enter recess. Here’s what we know.
Star cyclist’s bid to save next gen of riders
A former national road cycling champion has been instrumental in creating a new series for up and coming Aussie riders. He fears what will happen if the venture fails.
Why country club has launched late coaching search
While a club in the state’s north has only just advertised for a new senior coach, officials aren’t concerned about falling behind in 2025. Here’s why and the reasoning for the late search.
Inside the continued resurgence of Corowa Rutherglen
Corowa Rutherglen continues to make strong strides after returning from recess in 2024. We get an insight into the leadership on and off the field heading into next year.
Former AFL tall joins Ballarat league club
A recently delisted AFL key position player has found his new footballing home for next year. He reveals what impressed him about his new club.
Olympic hero targets historic Melbourne to Warrnambool road race
Australia’s most prestigious one-day classic road cycling race is preparing a triumphant 2025 return with an Olympic gold medallist in contention for the major prize.
Best 100 country netballers of the 2024 season
Country netball flags were fiercely fought across country Victoria in 2024, with key players leading their team’s charge. See the stars that make up the top 100.
Millions on offer for local footy clubs
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
‘Magic hands’: Clubs and community mourn therapist to AFL stars
A famed country medic who has treated the likes of Chris Judd, Brendan Fevola and Cam Mooney is being remembered as one of our great healers from the bush.
First look at how Ballarat league is shaping up for 2025
With the full Ballarat league fixture expected to be released next week, here’s what to expect. How many teams make finals? And what impact Melton South’s departure has.
Rovers unfurl O&M flag in Wang Derby season opener
Wang Rovers will unfurl their first flag in 30 years in front of their arch rival to kick off 2025 O&M season. See all the fixture highlights.
Two number one picks in three years: Country town’s unique draft legacy
Located an hour west of Melbourne, the growing town of Bacchus Marsh has produced an incredible run of top end AFL talent. AFL legend and former junior footy coach Doug Hawkins reveals what makes the town so special.
Rookie list reprieves for Paton, Knobel
Second chances have been afforded to two former Vic Country stars with selection in the rookie draft. See all the picks.
Premier’s verdict on grand final date switch
The club that has won the last two Hampden senior footy and netball flags has revealed its stance on potential grand final date move.
‘Cheeky, infectious’: Family’s heartbreak after 21yo killed in Meredith crash
For the second time this month, Ballarat sporting clubs are mourning the loss of a loved player following the death of a young footballer at the weekend. His family pays tribute.
All the pictures and fun from Dunkeld Races
The spring carnival country racing action headed to Dunkeld for the running of the cup. See all the pictures on and off the track.
‘Data error’: South Bendigo shock player points twist
A “data error” is being blamed for a Bendigo league team playing on an incorrect player points tally in 2024. See the explanation.
Vic Country’s pick of the draft crop
Four top-end AFL draft contenders from country Victoria have already made a mark at their country club. Read the insights from those who know them well.
AFL connections, young guns: Ex-Blue, Roo’s plans to rebuild club
This country club was on the verge of collapse, and coach Jarrad Waite is using all his connections to help his hometown side get better. But he is determined to build the club from the ground up.
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