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EDFL Coaching coup for Greenvale
NEW Greenvale coach Paul Chapman is preparing to lace up the boots for his return to the Essendon District Football League next year.
NFL How do you stop Boomer?
TO tag or not to tag? It is the question facing NFL Division 2 coaches after AFL games record holder Brent Harvey signed with North Heidelberg.
EFL League continues talk on restructure
THE Eastern Football League is continuing discussions with clubs about reducing Division 1 to a 10-team competition in 2018.
EDFL Chapman joins Jets
GREENVALE has replaced one Norm Smith medallist with another in its top job, confirming the appointment of Paul Chapman as its senior coach for 2017.
NFL League’s greatest signing
BRENT Harvey’s signing at North Heidelberg has created an unprecedented interest in the Northern Football League.
Horwood steps down from Lions post
PREMIERSHIP coach Rick Horwood’s six-year reign at Sunbury has come to an end.
Fev hungry for success in coaching ranks
GUN goalkicker Brendan Fevola has declared he wants to make history, signing on to coach one of suburban football’s least successful teams.
Coaching coup for Greenvale
NEW Greenvale coach Paul Chapman is preparing to lace up the boots for his return to the Essendon District Football League next year.
Chapman joins Jets
GREENVALE has replaced one Norm Smith medallist with another in its top job, confirming the appointment of Paul Chapman as its senior coach for 2017.
Plane sailing for sporty Natalie
THE talented Natalie Plane is set for a busy summer after being drafted by Carlton to play in the AFL Women’s league.
Capp fits at YCW
PENINSULA powerhouse Frankston YCW turns to one of its own to continue its success, locking in assistant Wayne Capp as senior coach.
Redbacks opt for new direction
ROMSEY has signed its third coach in three years after electing not to recontract Andrew Bubb for 2017.
Pain of close defeat lingers
RIDDELL was still coming to grips with its devastating grand final loss last week, describing the extra-time defeat as “like a death in the family”.
Houston back at Saints
HE’S back: Richard Houston has returned to St Kilda City as senior coach, pledging to recruit some experienced types for 2017.
Dazzling Dingoes romp it in
DINGLEY has done it again, making it back-to-back grand final wins in the Southern league with a 107-point victory over Bentleigh.
‘Choco’ heading to the ammos
FORMER Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams will ply his trade in the Victorian Amateur Football Association second division next year.
Joffa Egan is playing for keeps
GEOFF “Joffa’’ Egan says being 61, and still playing open age footy, has its advantages.
Jakobsson a Blue
A CARLTON supporter her whole life, Cranbourne’s Bianca Jakobsson will be wearing navy blue early next year when the AFL Women’s competition kicks off.
Bloods’ drought breaks
THE drought broke in Healesville on Saturday night as the club and town celebrated the Bloods first Division 1 premiership since 1988.
Tigers question season’s success
KYNETON coach Luke Beattie admits it is difficult to assess whether his side’s Bendigo Football League campaign should be viewed as a success or failure.
League continues talk on restructure
THE Eastern Football League is continuing discussions with clubs about reducing Division 1 to a 10-team competition in 2018.
Salary cap and points system confirmed
THE Eastern Football League has confirmed its salary cap and points system confirmed for 2017 as part of equalisation measures.
League’s greatest signing
BRENT Harvey’s signing at North Heidelberg has created an unprecedented interest in the Northern Football League.
How do you stop Boomer?
TO tag or not to tag? It is the question facing NFL Division 2 coaches after AFL games record holder Brent Harvey signed with North Heidelberg.
There’s no stopping Holt
A BROKEN leg kept Cranbourne champion Marc Holt out of the 2016 SEFNL grand final and has left him determined to play in another flag for the Eagles.
Full book of coaches in SEFNL
FOUR clubs have appointed new coaches for the 2017 South East Football Netball League season
Lynch keeps his dream alive
JORDAN Lynch almost lost his kidney 18 months ago. The Eastern Ranges product is now hoping to recruited in next month’s AFL draft.
Clarke wins Ranges best and fairest
EASTERN Ranges captain Dylan Clarke last night followed in his brother’s footsteps in being awarded the Pennington Medal as the club’s best and fairest.
Blues look to ease Wilson’s load
NORTHERN Blues are targeting two recruits with AFL experience as they look to ease the leadership burden on captain Tom Wilson.
Blues look to ease Wilson’s load
NORTHERN Blues are targeting two recruits with AFL experience as they look to ease the leadership burden on captain Tom Wilson.
WRFL reveals salary cap figures
CLUBS in the lower divisions of the Western Region Football League will have significantly less to spend than rivals in other competitions in 2017.
Magpies swoop on Cloke
PARKSIDE has won the fight for Jason Cloke’s signature, with the key forward joining the Magpies as a playing assistant coach.
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‘The whole thing has been a bit of a whirlwind’
ELTHAM has announced a Northern Football League legend as its coach for 2017, replacing Mario Bandera.
Salary cap and points system confirmed
THE Eastern Football League has confirmed its salary cap and points system confirmed for 2017 as part of equalisation measures.
Hurstbridge appoints new mentor
DIVISION 2 premiers Hurstbridge has announced its new coach to guide it through its first season in Division 1 in more than a decade.
WRFL reveals salary cap figures
CLUBS in the lower divisions of the Western Region Football League will have significantly less to spend than rivals in other competitions in 2017.
Lynch keeps his dream alive
JORDAN Lynch almost lost his kidney 18 months ago. The Eastern Ranges product is now hoping to recruited in next month’s AFL draft.
Dogs embrace the hype
NORTH Heidelberg is embracing its status as premiership favourites after confirmation North Melbourne champion Brent Harvey will join the club.
Premiership player returns
PREMIERSHIP player Rhett Jordon will return to Mullum Reserve next year in a key signing for Norwood.
First-class appointments
EAST Keilor has appointed two playing coaches to spearhead its return to Essendon District Football League Division 1 next season.
Power signs on at Mernda
MERNDA has turned its attentions to bolstering its senior squad after confirming the appointment of Steve Power as its coach for 2017.
Elite handed higher salary cap
ESSENDON District Football League clubs will be allowed to spend more on players than any other counterparts in Victoria next year.
Blues look to ease Wilson’s load
NORTHERN Blues are targeting two recruits with AFL experience as they look to ease the leadership burden on captain Tom Wilson.
Blues look to ease Wilson’s load
NORTHERN Blues are targeting two recruits with AFL experience as they look to ease the leadership burden on captain Tom Wilson.
Creek’s magnificent seven (doubled)
ON a history making day for women’s football, the Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club made a little bit more history than anyone else.
‘It has been a dream ever since I was little’
COLLINGWOOD recruit Mel Kuys says she will look to use her football experience to help mentor the Magpies’ younger players.
Clarke wins Ranges best and fairest
EASTERN Ranges captain Dylan Clarke last night followed in his brother’s footsteps in being awarded the Pennington Medal as the club’s best and fairest.