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AFL Goldfields review recommends no major changes to leagues

The Riddell District and Ballarat football netball leagues will remain in their current format following a review by the region’s governing body, AFL Goldfields. AFL...

Darley’s women’s program a kick in the right direction

It’s exciting times for Darley Football Club, with the Devils to field a women’s side for the first time next season. Senior women’s football operations...

Indoor sports hub plans set to go public

After months of consultation, a draft feasibility study for a Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub is expected to be released to the public early...

Melton Junior Football Club calling new recruits

Melton Junior Football Club is taking the next step in growth of its female junior football development program. After having one team this year, the...

New RDFNL head of operations brings a wealth of experience

Jordan Doyle has been appointed the new Riddell District Football Netball League operations manager. Doyle, who spent four years working at AFL Victoria as the...

Rob McIntyre’s work is recognised

Rob McIntyre has been named the 2017 Sports Focus Administrator of the Year. McIntyre, who is well known in the local sporting community, was named the...

Tristan Xerri gets to North Melbourne

Western Jets ruck-forward Tristan Xerri endured a long wait to hear his name called out on draft night, but the result could not have...

Melton South adds midfield depth

Melton South has looked to add more depth to its list as it looks to continue its climb up the Ballarat Football League ladder. The...

Troy Scoble named youth coach of the year

Melton Junior Football Club’s Troy Scoble has been named AFL Victoria’s Stan Alves Youth Coach of the Year. Scoble, who has coached at the Bloods...

Bacchus Marsh building the foundation for next season

Bacchus Marsh is hoping its recruits for next season will more than cover the departures from the Ballarat Football League club. The Cobras, who played...

BFNL mourns Malcolm Scott

By Tim O'Connor and Kim Quinlan,  Ballarat Courier Ballarat’s football fraternity has vowed to rally behind the family of Ballarat Football Netball League Hall of...

Positive signs for Sunbury Lions

The Sunbury Lions have announced the first of their new signings, as a number of key players have put pen to paper to stay...

Key signings bolster Darley’s chances

Darley isn’t resting on its laurels, with the reigning Ballarat Football League premiers revealing three key signings early in the off season. Having claimed both...

Lobb gets Diggers Rest coaching job

Jamie Lobb will step into the coaching hot seat at Diggers Rest. Lobb, who has played at the Riddell District Football League club the past...

Tymms new Melton coach

Melton Football Club has looked within for it’s next senior coach by appointing Aaron Tymms. Tymms, who was an assistant coach with the club this...

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Experience poets and those new to the art of spoken word are being encouraged to sign up for an open mic event in Bacchus...

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