BEST LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUBS?
There are over 1,200 Local Aussie Rules football clubs in Australia.
Let’s take a look at some of the best local football clubs in the country. Let us know if you agree with our top 3 football clubs in the country and who we forgot about?
BALWYN FOOTBALL CLUB
Location) Balwyn Sportsground
League) Eastern Football League (EFNL)
Head Coach) Brenton Sanderson
Captain) Charlie Haley
The Balwyn football club is at the time of writing this sitting a top the EFNL ladder in the seniors. Coached by ex-AFL coach Brenton Sanderson, this side is well drilled and has some genuine top end talent. Players like Kayne Turner (Former North Melbourne Fc), Nathan Oakes, Josh Walker (Former North Melbourne Fc) are some of the best local level footballers in the country and they all play in the one side!
The dynamic trio are supported by young guns plucked straight from the Talent League such as Will La motte (Oakleigh Chargers), Isiah Markovsky (Oakleigh Chargers) and Josh Sticca (Northern Knights).
An unbelievable squad with an AFL standard coach, Balwyn is undoubtedly one of the best local clubs in the country.
COLLEGIANS FOOTBALL CLUB
Location) Harry Trot Reserve (Albert Park)
League) Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA)
Head Coach) Jordie Mckenzie
Captain) Sam Hibbins
The reigning premiers of what is widely regarded as one of the stronger leagues in the country, the VAFA. Collegians have started the 2024 season slower than they would like under new coach Jordie Mckenzie but there is no doubt they are one of the premier clubs when they are up and about.
With a new brigade of young guns into the club including Will Pewtress (19), Ben Hill (19), Ed King (19), Josh Walker (19), the Collegians are in good hands for years to come.
A graders for Collegians include Kenny Ong, Sam Hibbins and ex-Tiger big man Ben Darrou.
YARRAWONGA FOOTBALL CLUB
Location) Jc Lowe Oval
League) Ovens And Muray Football League (O&M)
Head Coach) Steve Johnson
Captain) Leigh Masters
Reigning premiers of the strongest country football league in the country, the Ovens and Murray. The pigeons have continued their strong form into 2024 currently sitting top of the ladder.
Coached by ex-AFL great Steve Johnson and with some of the best and most seasoned senior footballers going around such as Leigh Masters, Willie Wheeler, Perry Lewis-Smith and couple that with ex-AFL recruits Michael Gibbons (Ex-Carlton Fc) and Daniel Howe (Ex-Hawthorn and North Fc).
The Pigeons have been knocked off by just one team so far this season, The albury Tigers lead by Anthony Miles (Ex-Richmond Fc).
With a strong junior program the pigeons look set to remain a top club for years to come.
