Yarra Glen takes out another Pride Cup
Yarra Glen were successful in putting their name on the winners lists for another pride cup after beating Powelltown by 21 points over the weekend. The River Pigs were in control for the majority of the match to claim the trophy in its seventh appearance since its inauguration in 2014. Callum Morison and Ben Ashton […]
Week 4 Recap
Week four produced another great display of football and netball across the region, with the Pride Cup match held at Yarra Glen being the highlight. Here is the round recap: FOOTBALL Totally Work Wear Premier Division Seniors A thrilling game took place at Upwey Recreation Reserve, with the match between Upwey Tecoma and Wandin going […]
Fleer makes impact during Community Umpiring Week
The Community Umpiring Week initiative introduced by the AFL took place last weekend, with a 2020 AFL Grand Final umpire in attendance to mark the occasion. Craig Fleer officiated the Belgrave vs Healesville match at Belgrave Recreation Reserve on Sunday with junior umpire Sam Gebert, which proved invaluable for his development. Stepping back into community […]
Strong start to season accompanies completion of Alexandra FNC building project
An exciting period is approaching for the Alexandra Football Netball Club, with a great start to the season seeing the Rebels win both games to sit on top of the ATC Traffic Division Two ladder. Victories against Yarra Glen and Broadford across the seniors and reserves divisions, including a massive 161-point victory for the senior […]
Guidelines for concussion management in community football
The AFL has released its updated guidelines for the management of concussion in Australian football at all levels of the game outside of the AFL and AFLW competitions for 2021. The AFL Outer East commission endorses these guidelines, which will be introduced effective immediately across all competitions, football and netball. Any player who suffered a […]
Round 3 Recap
With the season well and truly underway, football and netball clubs across the region are now starting to settle in and find their rhythm as they continue to mount their attack on the 2021 season. Here’s the recap for round three: FOOTBALL Totally Work Wear Premier Division Seniors The Outer East match of the round […]
Round Two Recap
The second week of AFL Outer East competition saw fell over the Anzac Day weekend, with clubs across the region taking time throughout the day to pause, reflect and remember those who fought for our freedom. The ceremony that took place at Emerald was a formal event, with the 5/6 Batallion in attendance. FOOTBALL Totally […]
Season Preview – Doveton
As their 2021 campaign kicks off at Robinson Reserve today, Doveton are confident of having another great year ahead. Moving up into premier division, senior coach Daniel Charles is confident in his sides ability to be competitive this season. “I know what my team is like and they will compete,” Charles said. “Putting in the […]
Strong start showing encouraging signs for ROC
ROC Netball Club are shaping up for a great year ahead on the court, with all four of their sides getting two wins on the board to start the season. In their matches against Berwick Springs over the weekend, the A, B, C and D grade teams all won by 51, 65, 38 and 41 […]
Olinda Ferny Creek women’s side gets first strike in second ever match
Round two of the women’s competition saw a milestone event at Olinda Recreation Reserve in the division two ranks, with Olinda Ferny Creek scoring their first home win in just their second match ever as a football side. Facing off against Seville/Woori Yallock, the Bloods had control of the match right from the start, eventually […]