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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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All the Northern league off-season recruits.

Locked in: every Northern league recruit

It’s officially local footy silly season and Northern league clubs are busy strengthening their lists for 2026. Keep up to date with all the recruiting announcements here.

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EFNL 2025: New Nunawading coach Thomas Flood. Picture: Supplied

‘I love footy’: One-on-one with Nuna’s new leading man

Appointed as coach of Eastern battler Nunawading, Thomas Flood takes on one of local footy’s toughest assignments. He discusses his plans for the club in its bid to return from recess next season.

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Marcel Moran in action for Ivanhoe. Picture: Field of View Photography

Massive Ivanhoe boost as club champion returns

Marcel Moran’s stellar 2024 saw him invited to Collingwood VFL but then injury struck. The Ivanhoe best-and-fairest returns just in time for the Hoers’ finals charge.

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24-06-2025 Geelong West Zach Rowarth and Corio's Blake Ash are hosting a mental health round this coming week, donning one-off jumpers as they team up with The Shaka Project's Adam Looker. Picture: Brad Fleet

The GDFNL clubs speaking up on men’s mental health

Corio and Geelong West will be gunning for a much-need win on Saturday – but the fixture will go well beyond the game as both clubs hope to break down stigmas around speaking up.

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Taylors Lakes hold the cup aloft after winning the 2024 Essendon District Football League Strathmore Community Bank Division Two Grand Final match between Taylors Lakes and Westmeadows at Windy Hill, on September 07, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

‘There’s where it all started’: Burns’ journey to major milestone

Steve Burns is the only senior premiership coach in Taylors Lakes history. He opens up on comparisons between the flags 14 years apart as he prepares to celebrate a personal milestone.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Charlie Dixon of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 07 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘It’s been a struggle’: Charlie Dixon opens up on life after footy

Former Port Adelaide and Gold Coast star forward Charlie Dixon has opened up on the challenges of post-AFL life, and the lessons which have helped him get through.

Work Safe Sherrin Footy. Weekly Times Football Generic PICTURE: ANDY ROGERS

Top Southern club and senior coach part ways

A top division Southern league club and its senior coach have parted ways. Find out why, and see who will take over.

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Who plays Riddell District finals?

Which unlucky Riddell District club misses finals?

One unlucky club is going to miss the Riddell District top-six. We’ve predicted the run home and who plays finals in a razor-tight finish.

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Travis Cloke will play for Heathmere this weekend.

Why country footy appearance is important for Cloke

Travis Cloke will be back in the black and white stripes this weekend when he makes a one-off country footy appearance. He opens up on his expectations.

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Marty Allison captain Claremont Football Club. SFL season launch for 2023. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Don’t want to be known for that’: Pies address four-week ban

A Claremont senior player has been handed down a four-week suspension for striking and umpire abuse as his coach credits his response to the incident. Plus an SFL star has been banned after the rep clash.

Jessica Wuetschner (centre) has stepped down as the Tassie under-18 coach.

Devils forced into coaching switch

The Tasmania Devils have been forced into a mid-season coaching change which will take immediate effect. Here’s what we know.

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Daniel Gorry won the 2022 CAFL best and fairest. Picture: AFLNT Media

Feds overcome 13 changes to remain undefeated in CAFL

Federal may have made 13 changes from last week’s win but kept their unbeaten run alive against an improving South Alice Springs. Catch up on the latest CAFL action.

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Work Safe Sherrin Footy. Weekly Times Football Generic PICTURE: ANDY ROGERS

Spitter, female footballer cop massive bans

A Melbourne women’s footballer has been handed one of the biggest suspensions of the year while another player has been banned for spitting. An independent football tribunal has had enough and is dishing out some huge penalties.

Darcy Barden in action for Macleod. Picture: Field of View Photography

Return to attack has Barden, Macleod firing

Darcy Barden is back in attack and it’s fuelling Macleod’s NFNL Division 2 premiership charge. Can he break the magical 100-goal barrier?

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Brett Turner, Kye Dean and Tyler Searl rank among the Hills FL Country Div's top 30 players of 2025.

Ranked: The Hills Football League Country Division’s top 30 players

The Hills Football League’s Country Division is full of talented local footballers, so we’ve ranked the top 30 players of 2025. See who made the cut.

EFNL Football. Division 4 - Eastland Senior Men, Grand Final: Scoresby Seniors vs Whitehorse Pioneers Seniors played at East Ringwood Reserve, East Ringwood, Victoria, Sunday 8th September 2024. Scoresby player Rheedyi Adam Amin kicks his 100th goal and the crowd jumps the fence to celebrate. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Local footy sharpshooter eyes back-to-back centuries

“Deceivingly flexible and agile” in the words of his coach, consecutive hauls of 10 goals has one local footy forward in sight of a second-straight ton – this time in a higher division.

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Glenorchy football club has seen an increased growth of 128 per cent in Auskick in 2025. Picture: Supplied

The junior footy numbers which prove Devils impact

Since Tasmania was handed a conditional licence to become the AFL’s 19th team, the number of junior footy participants have soared. See the impact it’s having in Hobart’s northern suburbs.

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Top draft prospect Cooper Duff-Tytler in action for Penleigh and Essendon Grammar. Picture: Penleigh and Essendon Grammar.

‘Three hanging off him’: Potential AFL no.1 pick lights up school footy

It’s not uncommon to see him swamped by opponents, but possible no. 1 draft pick Cooper Duff-Tytler continues to dominate at school level. Inside the top-of-the-table AGSV clash.

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State football. Bryce Walsh SFL. SFL V NTFA at North Hobart Oval. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘South should dominate state team’: SFL coach’s take on Tassie side

SFL coach Richard Robinson has revealed the five players who should be walk up starts for Tasmania’s next state game including a young defender he believes is ready-made.

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

Wallan bounces back after tough week

Heavy loss to Diggers Rest, Chris Stewart injured, it was a tough week for Wallan, but the Magpies responded and have regained a star young gun mid-season.

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New Gold Coast Suns AFLW signing Ellie Veerhuis.

Local Aussie rules wrap: Newest AFLW recruit, monster 18-goal haul

A rising Figtree young gun became the latest local to earn her spot on an AFLW roster, while a Northern Riverina gun produced a stunning 18-goal individual haul. See our full statewide wrap.

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EFNL: Heathmont coach Scott Hamill. Picture: Davis Harrigan

Finals destiny ‘in our hands’, Jets coach declares

Heathmont has tightened the screws on its claim for a finals berth, with its boilover of the Eastern Division 2 ladder-leader on Saturday setting up a scalding hot race to the finish.

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Bryson Norris recovering in hospital.

60 stitches in the face: Norris’ brutal crash chasing dream

A Melbourne sportsman suffered horrendous injuries after crashing his bike at 50kmh. He reveals the brutal aftermath and his dream to represent his mob on the world stage. SEE THE GRAPHIC PICS

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Josh Guthrie is going to be out for a period of time after suffering a leg injury. Picture: Sunbury Football Netball Club.

Sickening injury hits Sunbury’s flag chances

A key player in Sunbury’s premiership aspirations is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a gruesome injury on the weekend.

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EFNL 2025: Montrose's Birra Whyman-Coombes. Picture: Supplied

Crafty forward ignites Dees’ finals charge on debut

It was a debut to remember for Montrose young gun Birra Whyman-Coombes on Saturday, as he fired to give the Eastern Division 1 club’s finals hopes a welcomed boost. Remember the name …

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Montrose coach Gary Ayres speaks to his players during the 2023 Eastern Football Netball League 1st Division Seniors Semi Final match between South Belgrave and Montrose at Tormore Reserve in Boronia, Victoria on August 26, 2023. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

What’s next? Ayres opens up on coaching future

The curtain is set to fall on one of local footy’s highest-profile coaching tenures. Gary Ayres opens up on his decision to step down as Montrose coach, and what the future holds …

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