Eade finds a new home in the suburbsfresh start FORMER AFL mentor Rodney Eade is moving to the suburbs, taking over as coach of one of Melbourne’s most successful suburban clubs. Combined Shape0
Seccull a star recruit for SandyVFL BREDE Seccull made his name in the SANFL. He’s determined to do the same in the VFL, having signed with Sandringham.
Draft prospects back at CannonsTAC Cup THREE players who were considered draft prospects last year will return to TAC Cup club Calder Cannons this year. Combined Shape0
Ranges reveal draft secrets after record haulTAC Cup THERE’S a shed for nothing more than administration facilities and changerooms but from these humble surrounds the Eastern Ranges have produced a record number of AFL draftees. Combined Shape0
AFL Goldfields announce senior review findings AFL Goldfields has pledged to further investigate a move to the Ballarat Football League for Rupertswood despite the club’s reluctance to switch competitions. Combined Shape0
Early chance for finals revenge THREE finalists await Sunbury in the first six rounds of the 2018 Ballarat Football League season. Combined Shape0
Sunbury close to full squad SUNBURY is close to finalising its senior squad for the next Ballarat Football League season after confirming the signing of key-position player Jack Fenner. Combined Shape0
Sunbury coach promises more attacking flair COACH Ben Jordan has pledged to make Sunbury a more attacking side as it seeks to challenge for Ballarat Football League glory next year. Combined Shape0
Growth a priority for new EDFL boss MANAGING the growth of football in Melbourne’s north west will be one of the top priorities for incoming Essendon District Football League boss Craig Armstead. Combined Shape0
Cougars set to pounce on Division 1 EAST Keilor is not taking its second season back up in Division 1 of the Essendon District Football League lightly. Combined Shape0
Signings bolster Thunder line-up THE returns of gun midfielder Kamen Ogilvie and Rhys Gardener has a young East Sunbury list targeting a first Essendon District Football League finals berth in 2018. Combined Shape0
Dane Swan’s suburban footy plans revealed Dane Swan has put pen to paper with EDFL club Westmeadows and is set to make some appearances early in the season Combined Shape0
Eight recruits land at Crib Point WHEN Nathan Johns was appointed coach at Crib Point in October he promised to shake the club up.
Jarrad Grant to be a Bomber again FORMER Gold Coast and Western Bulldogs forward Jarrad Grant will play with the Frankston Bombers in 2018. Combined Shape0
AFL draft: Why I loved coaching junior footy WORKING with young players who were later picked up in the AFL draft was just one of the reasons why Tony Dunphy got a big kick out coaching junior footy on the Mornington Peninsula. Combined Shape0
Sorrento hope to snare Mitch Hallahan DELISTED Gold Coast player Mitch Hallahan will sit down with Sorrento on Monday, and is a good chance to return to his original club. Combined Shape0
AFL Goldfields announce senior review findings AFL Goldfields has pledged to further investigate a move to the Ballarat Football League for Rupertswood despite the club’s reluctance to switch competitions. Combined Shape0
Fewer player points for premier REIGNING Riddell District Football League premier Macedon will have less player points to work with in 2018. Combined Shape0
Cats secure new leader FOCUSING on building a stronger relationship between club and community was one of the main attractions for new Macedon senior coach Ben Tankard. Combined Shape0
Young Bombers excite Elliott A YOUNG list brimming with talent, a semi-final appearance and a hungry group — all is boding well for Riddell. Combined Shape0
SFNL expands to four divisions in 2018 WITH the addition of clubs, Southern Football Netball League has confirmed it will expand to four divisions in 2018. Combined Shape0
Frankston Dolphins join SFNL THE all-new Frankston Dolphins Football Netball Club popped a cork to celebrate its admission to the Southern Football Netball League on Monday night. Combined Shape0
Boost for Doveton Eagles DOVETON stars Ryan Hendy and Nick Battle have crossed to Doveton Eagles during a busy period of coaching appointments in the Southern league.
Chris Lacey named as new club’s first coach THE all-new Frankston Dolphins Football Netball Club has taken significant steps towards its inaugural season in 2018.
Tigers template suits Preston PRESTON Bullants are confident the same principles which propelled Richmond to a breakthrough AFL premiership can lead them to VAFA success. Combined Shape0
Changes afoot at Brunswick A NAME change, two new presidents and a fresh face as coach. It’s been an eventful off-season for Brunswick Football Club. Combined Shape0
VAFA clubs embrace women’s footy VICTORIAN Amateur Football Association boss Brett Connell has praised the impact of women’s football on the historic competition as it prepares to welcome another 20 sides next year. Combined Shape0
Bannister trio to patrol forward line THERRY Penola’s wave of momentum under new coach Dean Rioli continues to roll on with the return of key forward Jarrod Bannister. Combined Shape0
Molloy awaits shot at spotlight AFL Women’s convert Chloe Molloy has conceded she will be envious when her former Melbourne Boomers teammates shoot for WNBL glory against Townsville Fire. Combined Shape0
Top Falcons likely to go, says Lange THE coach of five-time reigning premier Darebin Falcons expects to lose some of her star players for next year. Combined Shape0
Star Shark ‘devastated’ club falls out of VFL W STAR St Kilda Shark Phoebe McWilliams says it was like losing a family member when the club dropped out of the VFL Women’s competition.
Creekers confirm VFLW withdrawal DIAMOND Creek’s president hopes the club’s impact on the growth women’s football will be acknowledged after its withdrawal from VFL Women’s. Combined Shape0
Is this footy’s greatest journeyman? THE long and varied local footy career of Damian Cupido will continue in a country town next year when the former AFL player pulls on the boots for his 10th club in nine seasons. Combined Shape0
Premiers' blood pumping OLINDA Ferny Creek has won its first AFL Yarra Ranges Division 1 premiership after a barnstorming grand final at Yarra Glen. Combined Shape0
Olinda wins battle of Bloods Olinda Ferny Creek stormed into this week’s Division 1 grand final against Woori Yallock after a thumping win over Healesville in the preliminary final. Combined Shape0
Clinton’s young guns set for key roles GISBORNE coach Clinton Young has earmarked key defender Jack Reaper and utility Ryan Baker as players capable of leading the club’s tilt for a return to Bendigo Football League finals Combined Shape0
Weightman moves on from Tigers KYNETON has been thrown a curve ball in its recruiting plans after the departure of star forward Ben Weightman. Combined Shape0
Tigers to chase defensive edge KYNETON is not guaranteed to chase a key forward during the Bendigo Football League off-season despite Mitch Scholard’s departure. Combined Shape0
Young takes on Gisborne role AFL premiership player Clinton Young has been unveiled as Gisborne’s Bendigo Football League coach for 2018. Combined Shape0
Eade finds a new home in the suburbs FORMER AFL mentor Rodney Eade is moving to the suburbs, taking over as coach of one of Melbourne’s most successful suburban clubs. Combined Shape0
The suburb that keeps on giving ROWVILLE was one home to empty paddocks but has become a hotbed of football talent and the envy of suburban and country football clubs across Australia. Combined Shape0
Sharks land Strathfieldsaye premiership trio THE goldfields of Bendigo have provided Doncaster with some recruiting gems as the Sharks eye a historic Division 1 finals win in 2018. Combined Shape0
Talevski diagnosed with cancer THE Eastern and Yarra Valley football leagues have rallied around Mooroolbark star forward Kire Talevski after the shock news he had been diagnosed with cancer. Combined Shape0
Ex-AFL duo boost Magpies’ hopes MONTMORENCY’S quest for its first Division 1 senior premiership in 39 years will be boosted by the arrival of former AFL speedster Matthew White this week. Combined Shape0
Roos to restock from within MACLEOD coach Garry Ramsay is planning for the greatest player turnover in his successful stint at the club but remains confident the Roos will be a contender again this year. Combined Shape0
Ramsay eyes state’s top ranking THE state’s number one ranking is in Northern Football League coach Garry Ramsay’s sights as he prepares for his second year in charge of the representative squad. Combined Shape0
Stars target greater maturity GREATER on-field maturity will help Fitzroy Stars end its run of finals outs and achieve long-awaited Northern Football League success, says coach Jason Mifsud. Combined Shape0
Treloar lands coaching role HE MIGHT be an AFL star but Adam Treloar is willing to earn his stripes all over again in modest surroundings – he has committed to a coaching gig next season at a Melbourne club that is very close to his heart. Combined Shape0
Remembering Muncher’s Crunchers EX-Clayton captain Mick Quinn recalls his involvement in one of suburban football’s most controversial grand finals, the 1979 Federal league decider.
Wicks waltz to SEFNL grand final triumph Berwick completed an undefeated 2017 season by waltzing to the SEFNL premiership with a 57-point grand final drubbing of Narre Warren at Beaconsfield. Combined Shape0
Goosey finishes up at Cranbourne THE Goose has flown the Eagles nest. After three successful seasons as coach of Cranbourne, Simon Goosey has told club officials he won’t be continuing in the role. Combined Shape0
Draft prospects back at Cannons THREE players who were considered draft prospects last year will return to TAC Cup club Calder Cannons this year. Combined Shape0
Ranges reveal draft secrets after record haul THERE’S a shed for nothing more than administration facilities and changerooms but from these humble surrounds the Eastern Ranges have produced a record number of AFL draftees. Combined Shape0
Villani accepts Northern Blues position EASTERN Ranges talent manager Len Villani will depart the TAC Cup after a 13-year association with the under-18 competition, accepting the position as Northern Blues general manager. Combined Shape0
Quaynor shapes as one of Chargers’ top prospects COLLINGWOOD will have priority access to one of Oakleigh Chargers’ most exciting prospects this year. Combined Shape0
Seccull a star recruit for Sandy BREDE Seccull made his name in the SANFL. He’s determined to do the same in the VFL, having signed with Sandringham.
Manager’s role up for grabs THE future of veteran Northern Blues general manager Garry O’Sullivan is under a cloud. Combined Shape0
Borough bounce back VFL icon Port Melbourne turns its financial position around but president Michael Shulman says the club has much more to do.
Mirra reflects on long journey DAVID Mirra almost pulled the pin on his decorated VFL career and returned to local football a few weeks ago, only to realise a lifelong ambition in Monday’s rookie draft. Combined Shape0
Roosters are on the rise WEST Footscray’s senior core has put pen to paper, leaving the Western Region Football League club optimistic for 2018. Combined Shape0
Parkside positive after losing two stars THE defections of Jason Cloke and Justin Dorward have not dented Parkside’s confidence as the club prepares to compete in WRFL Division 2 next year. Combined Shape0
Braybrook coach declares discipline will improve NEW Braybrook boss Jason Hamilton has vowed to improve the WRFL club’s behaviour after its 2017 campaign was punctuated by disciplinary issues. Combined Shape0
Key departure has Devils seeing red North Footscray has been left blindsided by the defection of best and fairest winner Sean Curtis, who has left the WRFL outfit for a second time in four seasons. Combined Shape0
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