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Mischa Barwin Devils academy player with the cup. AFLW Premiership Cup in Hobart as part of it's national tour. Picture: Jonathan Laird

Analysis: The Tasmanian AFLW Draft prospects ready to step up

A handful of Tassie talents have put their names up in lights before the AFLW Draft on Monday night. We analyse the state’s best hopes who can realise a childhood dream.

New Scottsdale coach Rickie Dolliver. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

Local footy coach opens up on ‘outrageous’ sacking

A local footy coach sacked suddenly by a battling Tasmanian club earlier this week has hit out at the decision. See what they said.

Off-season central: All the WFNL recruiting news

Off-season central: All the WFNL recruiting news

Footy never stops and WFNL league clubs are already pumping out new signings including AFL and VFL names. Keep up to date with every move here plus the latest whispers from across the competition.

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The country footy clubs to keep an eye on in 2026

The country footy clubs to keep an eye on in 2026

They are the teams to beat, the one’s who will set the agenda in 2026 or clubs who are in desperate need of a win or two. Here are the teams to look out for in country footy in Victoria next year.

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Ethan Petterwood will return as coach of Scottsdale. Picture: Scottsdale FC

New Scottsdale coach confident of uniting group after ‘crazy’ week

Returning Scottsdale coach Ethan Petterwood will target player retention as a major focus to revive the club, but admits “honest conversations” will be had after the sudden axing of his predecessor. Get the latest.

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Tobi Skalij of the Gold Coast Suns Academy. Picture: Instagram/Shot from the Boundary

Meet the 200+ junior Aussie Rules stars of South East Queensland

After an action-packed season, we have shone a light on the 200+ junior stars competing at U13, U15 and U17 level in South East Queensland

Huonville captain Jack Preshaw bombs it inside 50 during the SFL Community League preliminary final against Dodges Ferry at Huonville Oval. Picture: Jake Garland

Revealed: Our top 25 players from SFL Community League

More than 300 players represented the eight clubs in the SFL Community League this season, some leading their club to premiership glory, others falling just short. We have picked our best 25 from the season.

Craig Warman (President, Southern Football League) at Flagstaff Hill Recreation Ground. A Flagstaff Hill Football Club player was stabbed on a pre-season camp at Victor Harbor recently.

‘Pleased and proud’: Revered local footy president steps down after 20 years

A legendary local SA footy administrator has stepped down from his role as president after 20 years at the helm of one of the community game’s strongest competitions.

SFL Community League men's grand final 2025. Huonville Lions Premiers 2025. Cygnet V Huonville Lions. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

How Devils VFL entry could impact local footy league

SFL president David O’Byrne has revealed the impact the Devils VFL and VFLW entry will have on his competition this season as he explains why the restructured competition in 2025 has been a success.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Dylan Williams of the Power is tackled during the 2023 AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba on September 09, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘He’ll be an absolute weapon’: Ex-AFL defender returns home

The phone rung hot once his papers were stamped at Alberton Oval after six years – but only one local club was going to do for ex-Port defender, Dylan Williams …

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Watsonia player Toby Berardi marks the ball during the 2025 NFNL Division 2 MC Labour Seniors, Round 18 game between Watsonia and Macleod, Played at Binnak Park, Watsonia North, Watsonia, Victoria Saturday 16th August. Picture: Andrew Batsch

‘Kick up the bum’: How Macleod rebuilds after grand final thrashing

It was the 107-point grand final thrashing which painted a stark picture of where Macleod truly stood against their rivals. Find out why their coach reckons it signals the start of a change.

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Alex Hickey and Tom Atkins celebrate after Geelong's 2022 grand final win. Picture: Supplied

Two flags in two days? Cats star, local gun chasing fairytale feat

Two great mates will be hunting premiership glory in consecutive days — one in the Geelong league, the other on AFL grand final day. And the flag year they shared 10 years ago kickstarted the Cats star’s rise.

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SFNL: Springvale Districts v Dingley at Springvale Reserve. Dingley player Lucas Walmsley vc. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Things I really liked’: Way forward for Dingley after grand final heartbreak

Dingley coach Zach Horsley unpacks what cost his side following the Dingoes’ grand final heartbreak, and why he remains optimistic about the future.

EFNL: Upper Gully coach Mark Fisher. Picture: Davis Harrigan

‘Leadership, vision, enthusiasm’: Eastern club turns to ex-VFL assistant

Little more than 12 months on from his sudden coaching exit, a former state and Coates league assistant has returned to the Eastern ranks.

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EFNL 2024: Oakleigh District playing coach Blake Pearson. Picture: Davis Harrigan

‘A time for change’: Where new coach says Oaks must improve

A former Dandenong Stingrays man has taken the reins at Oakleigh District, with the incoming coach declaring his priorities for the club in its bid to bounce back.

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Football the GFNL match between Bell Park and Newtown & Chilwell. Bell Park 6 Jett Bermingham goal celebrations with 14 Lachlen Patten Picture: Mark Wilson

Surprising snub for Mathieson Medal winner as count ends in tie

For the second time in three years, the GFNL’s prestigious Mathieson Medal has been shared but one of the winners missed out on Team of the Year honours. See all the award winners here.

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Michael Cavallaro, Luke Rander and Joey Haines produced some of the top Adelaide Footy League finals performances of 2025.

Ranked: Top 20 Adelaide Footy League finals performances of 2025

A number of superstar local players dominated the Adelaide Footy League finals so we’ve crunched all the statistics to rank the best of the best for 2025. See who made the cut.

Old Trinity celebrates its VAFA Premier B flag. Photo: VAFA Media.

How Old Trinity aims to be ‘super competitive’ in VAFA top flight

As Old Trinity prepares for a step up to the VAFA’s most “ruthless” division, coach Donald McDonald has revealed why he’s excited by the challenges. He reveals where his side will need to improve.

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South Metro junior Paul artg

US punters, a cricketer and AFL stars: Junior league’s incredible honour roll

Ten years ago, those in attendance at the South Metro junior league awards could not have known how many future AFL stars were in their presence. This is the incredible honour roll.

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Beaumaris Senior MenÃ¢â¬â¢s player Matthew Harms celebrates kicking goal with team mates during the 2025 VAFA Premier C MenÃ¢â¬â¢s Grand Final match between Beaumaris Senior MenÃ¢â¬â¢s and AJAX Senior MenÃ¢â¬â¢s, played at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham, Victoria, Sunday 21st September. Picture: Andrew Batsch

‘So much pressure’: Why promotion was so important to VAFA club

A return to Premier B was critical for the short-term future hopes of Beaumaris. After the weekend’s premiership, coach Josh Bourke opens up on what a place in the second tier means for his club’s opportunities.

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SFL Premier League grand final 2025. Clarence V Lauderdale. Fletcher Hooker Lauderdale after the game. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

How Lauderdale aims to be stronger in 2026

After a shock grand final loss, Lauderdale coach BrentDolliver has revealed the off-season moves he will make to help his side get stronger next season. Plus, where it went wrong on the big day.

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SFL Premier League grand final 2025. Clarence V Lauderdale. Colin Garland and Oscar Paprotny Clarence. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Best footy memory’: Ex-AFL player’s career highlight

Colin Garland “came back to help” when Clarence was struggling in pre-season, now he’s a premiership player after being a shock grand final inclusion. He opens up on the success.

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Darley won the Ballarat league grand final for a second time in three years. Picture: Ballarat Football Netball League.

How Darley plans to remain on top

Darley secured its second premiership in three years but in the hours following the success, the Devils’ leaders were already planning the flag defence. This is how they aim to get stronger.

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North Shore celebrates a Premier Men's Division victory. Photo: Narelle Spangher/AFL NSW/ACT

AFL Sydney: North Shore completes historic Premier double

The North Shore Bombers are the kings and queens of AFL Sydney following a historic weekend in the Premier divisions. Here’s how they climbed the mantle to become the best.

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AFL State Leagues

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Will Lewis of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the 2025 VFL Grand Final match between Footscray Bulldogs and Southport Sharks at Ikon Park on September 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Five days, two Grand Finals: Meet Melbourne’s luckiest footballer

Will Lewis should be deep into premiership celebrations with Footscray. Instead, he’s plotting how to win his second flag in five days with Old Brighton.

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Ricky Ferraro is Seaford's new coach. Picture: Seaford FNC

‘Turn it around quickly’: Seaford’s new coach’s positive plans

Seaford’s new coach is a former VFL player, with a hunger for success. He talks about his plans at the Tigers, and what impressed him most about the club’s young list.

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Laurimar player Jake Francis kicks the ball under pressure during the 2025 NFNL Division 3 Heidelberg Golf Club Seniors, Qualifying Final Round 1 game between Laurimar and Ivanhoe, played at Main Street Reserve, Thomastown, Victoria, Saturday 16th August. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Why Laurimar hopes history repeats after GF loss

Laurimar hopes history repeats after its disappointing NFNL Division 3 grand final defeat. Coach Jimmy Atkins reflects on the Power’s season and what’s next.

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Jack Lonie after his best-on-ground performance for Cheltenham in the SFNL Division 1 grand final. Picture: Mitch Bourke.

The switch that inspired Lonie’s BOG grand final showing

A crucial tweak to Jack Lonie’s role inspired a game-breaking grand final showing. He opens up on sharing another flag with his brother with a rediscovered love for footy.

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WallanÃs Jake Carlisle during the ERDFNL Riddell v Wallan Qualifying 2 football match in Romsey, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Ex-AFL player to coach country footy club

A former Essendon and St Kilda defender has been named the co-coach of a country footy club desperate to build on the promise of past seasons while also strengthening his connection to the town.

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Strathmore (SM) player Corey Grindlay eyes a target during the 2025 EDFL Strathmore Community Bank MenÃ¢â¬â¢s Premier Division, Round 15 match between Strathmore (SM) and Maribyrnong Park (SM) played at Lebanon Reserve, Strathmore, Victoria, Saturday 2nd August. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Why 2025 success is only the start for EDFL power

Strathmore’s premiership win wasn’t just a reminder of why it’s a powerhouse football club but why there might not be more success in the not too distant future. Plus, the AFL hopeful who starred.

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