Latest News by MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA

Lindenow South Women's Premiership a family affair
Lindenow South Women's Premiership a family affair

People often talk about footy clubs and premiership winning sides becoming 'like a family', after riding the highs and the lows of the home...

26 SEP 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Local Legends: Shaun keeps the Seagulls flying for six decades
Local Legends: Shaun keeps the Seagulls flying for six decades

Shaun Murrihy has been a loyal Seagull since the day he was born, growing up around the Port Fairy Football Netball Club where his father...

20 AUG 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Local Legends: Livio’s legacy at St Mary’s
Local Legends: Livio’s legacy at St Mary’s

Livio Basile has been involved with the St Mary’s football community for over three decades and is a true legend of the Northern Football...

22 JUL 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Rutherglen to host WorkSafe Country Club Game on North East Border
Rutherglen to host WorkSafe Country Club Game on North East Border

The WorkSafe Country Club Series continues at the North East Border this weekend, with the Rutherglen Football and Netball Club hosting AFL...

22 JUL 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Local Legends: Looking after Lara FNC for over 30 years
Local Legends: Looking after Lara FNC for over 30 years

Mark Kelly is a true legend of the Lara community, with his involvement in the Lara Football Netball Club beginning over 30 years ago....

02 JUL 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Local Legends: Langwarrin's selfless stalwart
Local Legends: Langwarrin's selfless stalwart

Gary Zeuschner has been part of the Langwarrin Football Netball Club for his entire life, with his father also playing for ‘Langy’ during...

24 JUN 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
  Local Legends: Liz keeps her footy family fed
Local Legends: Liz keeps her footy family fed

Elizabeth Mace is one of those people who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make her local footy club a special place in the community....

18 JUN 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
WorkSafe continues to support country footy with funding program back in 2024
WorkSafe continues to support country footy with funding program back in 2024

All AFL Victoria Country football and netball clubs are once again eligible to benefit from the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund, which returns in...

17 JUN 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Local Legends: McLaren siblings selfless acts for the Thomson FNC community
Local Legends: McLaren siblings selfless acts for the Thomson FNC community

Despite their young age, siblings Max and Gracey McLaren have contributed an immense amount to the Thomson Football Netball Club in a short...

11 JUN 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Vic women coaches leading the way
Vic women coaches leading the way

The start of June marks the beginning of Women’s Coaching Month, celebrating and recognising the contributions of women and girls in...

05 JUN 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Local Legends: Milestone ump hits 1500 games
Local Legends: Milestone ump hits 1500 games

78-year-old Geoff Coghill has been a true stalwart of the AFL Barwon football region, umpiring 1500 games over nearly 60 years!Geoff began...

04 JUN 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA
Vic’s best Indigenous jumper: East Point Dragons
Vic’s best Indigenous jumper: East Point Dragons

The votes are in… East Point Dragons Female Football Club’s stunning Indigenous jumper, designed by player Sammy Stephens, has been judged...

03 JUN 2024 BY: MARGIE SAUNDERS - AFL VICTORIA