Football
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Evan Long marks 300th as Blues beat Avondale Heights
It was a birthday to remember for Keilor footballer Evan Long on Saturday. In his 300th game, on his 27th birthday, Long and his Blues…
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Keilor’s Jayden Laverde rapt over AFL debut
Years of hard work were rewarded for Keilor’s Jayden Laverde at the weekend. The 19-year-old made his AFL debut for Essendon against Melbourne at the…
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Burras’ blitz routs the Rams
A second-half blitz from Diggers Rest lifted the Burras to an impressive 67-point win over local rival Rockbank in the Riddell District Football League on…
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Sharks fight back after horror start
Hillside coach Steve Burns never lost faith that his side would turn around its poor start to the Essendon District Football League season. While he…
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Western Jets match it with TAC Cup leader
The Western Jets almost pulled off one of the great upsets of the TAC Cup season against the North Ballarat Rebels on Saturday. The Jets…
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In the Doghouse: Local football packs surprises
■ Local football is so interesting … just when it looked like it was going to be very predictable. In WRFL’s division1, Altona has thrown…
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Picture gallery | RDFL: Diggers Rest v Rockbank
Gallery below A second-half blitz from Diggers Rest lifted the Burras to a 67-point win over local rival Rockbank in the Riddell District Football League…
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David Gourdis stars in Keilor win over Maribyrnong Park
A seven-goal haul from David Gourdis led Keilor to a vital Essendon District Football League win against Maribyrnong Park at the weekend. On the back…
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Sunshine beats arch rival Albion
Sunshine returned to the Western Region Football League winners’ list in style, smashing arch rival Albion by 54 points on Saturday. While neither side is…
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Lions’ finals chances fading
It’s been a frustrating season for Taylors Lakes in the Essendon District Football League. At times, the Lions have looked like a side destined…
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Footy greats lace up for Legends Game
When a group of retired footy stars trotted on to Whitten Oval one night 20 years ago, little did they know what they were starting.…
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In the Doghouse: Ray O’Hara honoured
Kevin Hillier ■ I love local footy because of the people involved, people like Ray O’Hara at Yarraville Seddon Eagles. The history of the current…
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Hillside Sharks snatch a gutsy draw
Liam Johnston (pictured) and his Hillside teammates produced one of the comebacks of the season to force a draw with Oak Park in the Essendon…
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Sun shines through for Roadrunners
There is well and truly light at the end of the tunnel for Western Region Football League club North Sunshine. Long known as the competition’s…
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PICTURE GALLERY | EDFL: Hillside v Oak Park
Gallery below Hillside produced one of the comebacks of the season to force a draw with Oak Park 11.16 (82) – 12.10 (82) in the…
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