Leader Local Footy

25/09/2025

AFL Victoria, in the space of just over a week, has rejected three local footy clubs’ requests to switch leagues. It’s a complicated process which needs more clarity before it gets ugly.

OPINION: https://bit.ly/46El0no

25/09/2025

Moving on ... After back-to-back flags, Riddell Bombers will chase a RDFNL premiership hat-trick with a new coach in 2026 after a shock decision >>> https://bit.ly/3Kh3Btv

25/09/2025

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 Adelaide defender Dylan Williams, whose new coach is beaming with excitement.

STORY: https://tinyurl.com/29ue3kn7

25/09/2025

A heavy-hearted Upwey-Tecoma president has broken his silence on his club's rejected bid to move to the Eastern league next season.

STORY: https://bit.ly/3IhmCLM

25/09/2025

Medal winners ... Wallan Senior Football Netball Club’s Steve Boyall reveals the difficult fightback that led him to a second Bowen Medal, while Kyneton Football Netball Club’s Tilly Shepherd wins back-to-back Ryan Medals >>> https://bit.ly/4nHRwMc

25/09/2025

Local football leagues across Australia have been rocked by more than a dozen shocking incidents this year, from mass brawls to coward punches. See the most controversial we’ve covered.

STORY: https://bit.ly/3KgDVx6

25/09/2025

Former Bomber Brayden Ham and overlooked prospect Michael Rudd were both disillusioned with the game at the start of 2024.

18 months later, they have their passion back ❤

STORY: bit.ly/3Vz6lVn

24/09/2025

“I owe a lot to Boronia for this one.”

The oxygen was sucked from the room following collective gasps amid a nail-biting finish to the Eastern league’s Chandler Medal on Wednesday night, while a hard-nut Hawk entered rare air, earning legend status.

The oxygen was sucked from the room following collective gasps amid a nail-biting finish to the Eastern league’s Chandler Medal on Wednesday night, while a hard-nut Hawk entered rare air, earning legend status.

24/09/2025

The club sees it as crucial for its future.

STORY: https://bit.ly/47Qf7FU

24/09/2025

Ex-AFL talent, state league names, homecoming heroes and more – ink has started hitting paper across all five Eastern league divisions as clubs prepare for 2026.

SEE THE LIST: https://tinyurl.com/57hbufrt

24/09/2025

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.

STORY bit.ly/42982wB

24/09/2025

'This has dragged on too long.'
VFL club Preston's plea to the AFL - save us or put us out of our misery.
CODE SPORTS: https://bit.ly/423M7H6