Always good to see players returning to their local clubs, finishing where they started. After 13 years away, Jake Best is back at Foster after time at Casey in the VFL, Vermont and Traralgon. And today he knocked over seven goals in a win over Thorpdale in the Mid Gippy league.

Wow. The Gold Coast Suns have come from behind to defeat Port Melbourne by five points, 12.18 (90) to 13.7 (85). Big Ned Moyle was outstanding with 23 touches and 35 hit-outs.

Big shift in this game at North Port Oval. The Suns trailed 9.5 to 3.9 at HT but now lead 9.15 to 10.6 at 3QT. Crucial quarter coming up for the Borough. 'Now is your time to stand up' coach Adam Skrobalak says. He's brought his players into a circle.

Port Melbourne coach Adam Skrobalak wheels out the whiteboard at QT of today's match against the Suns. Port leads 5.3 to 2.5 as it chases its first win of the season.

They've been buying tickets at North Port Oval for a while. The Borough are in their 150th season in the VFA/VFL.

Former Hawthorn prez Ian Dicker one of the many happy faces in the Frankston rooms. When the Dolphins lost their VFL licence, this fellow stepped forward to help and has been supporting them since.

Blimey. The bongo has made it to the middle of Frankston's song. The Dollies are 3-1 and the supporters are of a mind to celebrate.

Frankston easing away from Coburg now, leading 11.7 to 5.9. And if the Dolphins finish it off, they'll go 3-1 to start the VFL season under new coach Jackson Kornberg. There is a lot to like about them, including young midfielder Lachlan Reidy.

Young Taj Campbell-Farrell received his Frankston VFL jumper tonight from his Rye coach and former Dolphins champion Brendon Moore. He's had seven touches. The Dollies lead Coburg 5.6 to 3.4 early in the third quarter. Joel Trudgeon and Tom Rowland have been busy for the Burgers.

Been a while since the VFL has had a century goalkicker. In 1985, the VFA had a few of them.

VFL: Dane Whitnall, the son of former Carlton captain Lance, to debut for the Northern Bullants. The Ants will also introduce speedy Western Jets graduate Rook Barry.

VFL: Harry DeMattia to play for Collingwood against Essendon at Vic Park tomorrow. Lachie Sullivan has also been picked for the Pies.

Taj Campbell-Farrell has had his injuries since winning the Morrish Medal with the Dandenong Stingrays in 2022. But he is fit and has been firing at Rye, and tonight he'll make his VFL debut for Frankston against Coburg.

'This kid can play.’
The rise and rise of Collingwood VFL newcomer Jack Hutchinson, who is quickly winning fans ahead of the AFL mid-season draft.
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The same heart and soul that Joe Firrito poured into the family farm took his son Michael to 275 AFL games, and now a career swansong at their beloved local footy club, writes Paul Amy

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The passing of an era at Port Melbourne FC with the death of 'Dooley' Chrimes. He and Borough legend Norm Goss once stayed up until 2am waiting for Fred Cook to come home. They wanted to sign him from Footscray. They got him at the end of 1970, from Yarraville. Vale 'Dooley'.

Was busy yakking to Michael Firrito in the rooms and so missed this. But yes, there was a streaker at Gembrook Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The locals had never seen anything like it...
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VFL: a blow for Coburg ahead of Friday night's standalone clash with Frankston, losing top midfielder Hugo Bromell to suspension ... given a week for rough conduct towards Magpie Finlay Macrae. Bromell has been a superb pick-up for the Burgers, averaging 23.7 possessions.

A lifter for Dandenong CC, with premiership players Peter Cassidy and Jacques Augustin returning to coach the Dowling Shield team. They'll also run the Pattinson Academy. 🏏

A joy to catch up with Marc Fiddian and talk about his years covering the old VFA. His books on the clubs and the association itself are tremendous.