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AFL: Jake Owen hopes for third time lucky in draft

For some young footballers the thought of twice not being drafted would be enough to see them put their AFL dreams on the back...

VFL: Todd Finco, Michael Fogarty, Christian Elliott step up to challenge

It’s the sort of script usually reserved for Hollywood movies . . . a true underdog rises from the ranks and goes on to win a...

WRFL: Saints aim for finals after beating Werribee Districts in thriller

St Albans coach Marcus Barclay believes his side will go into the Western Region Football League finals with plenty of confidence after a thrilling...

BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon | These pups are our future

It’s always hard to know what to do with the Gordon Legal sponsorship of the club. I’m not really looking for new work and...

Victorian Amateur Football Association results | July 19

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PREMIER COLLEGIANS 18.12 (120) OLD BRIGHTON 6.5 (41) Goals: Collegians: N Corp 7 N Ries 2 J Eimutis 2 A Croft 2 L Apted J Cashman G Jones...

Dockerty Cup: Melbourne Knights dig extra deep for final berth

The Melbourne Knights have clinched a place in soccer’s Dockerty Cup final after an extra-time thriller in their semi-final against Bentleigh. After Bentleigh had equalised...

IN THE DOGHOUSE: Kevin Hillier

■ Many footy followers in the west expected the WYN FM caravan to be rocking when I went head-to-head with Deer Park Football Club...

EDFL: Women umpires happy to lay down the laws as Glenroy battles Hillside

Three all-female umpiring crews blew the whistle, ran the boundary and waved the flags for an entire day when Glenroy hosted Hillside in Division...

SPECIAL: Aussies Rules goes global

On Anzac Day last year, St Kilda took on the Sydney Swans in the first AFL game played for premiership points outside Australia. New...

EDFL: Defence sets up Cougars’ big win over Burnside Heights

A sterling defensive display inspired East Keilor to a 44-point win over Burnside Heights in Essendon District Football League’s division 2 on Saturday. The 10.16...

Commonwealth Games: Footscray fighters Glasgow bound

He won’t be competing in Glasgow, but Daniel Kelly has more than done his bit for the Australian Commonwealth Games campaign. Kelly is head coach...

AFL Community Cup: Big guns help Vic Metro beat Vic Country by 38 points

A standout second quarter from Vic Metro was enough for to seal a win in the return of the AFL Victoria Community Cup at...

SPECIAL: Cricket, rain an all-ages combo

A gentle rain was falling at Digman Reserve, Newport, when a 194-centimetre behemoth batsman scored 90 off 30 balls then bowled gentle off-spin to...

Gallery | WRFL: West Footscray v Sunshine Heights

Two 10-goal quarters helped West Footscray sink Sunshine Heights on the weekend. The Roosters dominated the second and fourth terms to secure the 98-point win...

Gallery | NPL: Avondale Heights v Sunshine George Cross

Avondale Heights beat Sunshine George Cross 4-2 in the National Premier League Victoria second tier. Click or swipe through the carousel above for our picture...

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Make healthy choices this New Year

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF...