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The Local Footy Podcast

by The Leader Community News

The Local Footy Podcast will bring you all the latest news and views from across Melbourne's metropolitan leagues as well as the country competitions throughout the 2022 season.

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Episodes

  1. The wash-up

    Local footy is run and done across several competitions, with a host of top-flight grand finals staged on the weekend. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  2. The stage is set

    Several top-flight clubs are set to take centre stage this weekend as many more premiers were crowned. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  3. Premiership glory

    Flags were flown in many leagues for the first time in three years across the 'burbs in a mammoth weekend of footy. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  4. Grand finals begin

    Grand finals are in swing across the state for the first time in three years – and the Leader Local Footy team breaks down all the action. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  5. The wait is over

    After three years the finals are here – and the Leader Local Footy team breaks down all the action. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  6. Finals - finally!

    For the first time in almost three years, finals is upon us with several clubs breaking longstanding droughts. Meanwhile, there was plenty happening off the field. Join the Leader Local Footy team for all the major headlines and more.

  7. What a big week in football ...

    Metro footy toasted its maiden century goalkicker for 2022 as we buckle up for a cliffhanging final round across several comps. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  8. Finals loom large

    The first local footy finals series since 2019 isn't too far away as leagues across metro and country footy start to take shape. The Leader Local Footy team breaks it all down.

  9. Coaching merry-go-round begins

    A number of clubs across the leagues have joined the hunt for a new senior coach as we draw a week closer to a fascinating end to the home-and-away season. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  10. Pecking order shake-up

    A number of clubs' unbeaten runs came to an end on the weekend, while there was plenty of movement among the ladders in the race to finals. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  11. Finals fight in full flight

    Several top sides faced off in a mammoth weekend of action as we learnt plenty about the contenders in the run home. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  12. The run home

    Contenders are beginning to emerge from the pack as we pass the halfway mark of the season and turn for home, with a bevy of mouthwatering clashes to come this weekend. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  13. Transfers galore

    With the transfer deadline looming there's no shortage of stars on the move, as the Leader Local Footy team analyses all the key signings. Listen free for all the major headlines and more.

  14. Ex-AFL stars pull the boots on

    It was a huge weekend for AFL premiership talent returning to the local ranks while one player may have claimed the biggest bag of goals in the 'burbs yet this season. Join the Leader Local Footy team for all the major headlines and more.

  15. Flying into the halfway mark

    Join Leader Local Footy‘s Ben Higgins and Brayden May as they look at a huge weekend of action including some big upsets, stunning turnarounds and major injury news.

  16. Young stars making their mark

    Join Leader Local Footy's Ben Higgins and Brayden May as they break down the big stories from the weekend including dominant performances from unknown young guns and ex-AFL players.

  17. Upsets galore

    There was a plethora of topsy-turvy results across the leagues among a monster round of action. Join the Leader Local Footy team for all the major headlines, big bags and more.

  18. Winter’s come early!

    A wintry blast swept the 'burbs on the weekend but that didn’t stop the huge bags of goals and massive results. Join the Leader Local Footy team as they bring you all the major headlines from the weekend. Your local footy fix all in one place!

  19. Unbeaten contenders emerge

    Join Leader Local Footy's Daniel Cencic, Ben Higgins and Brayden May as they analyse all the undefeated teams across the 'burbs and bring you all the major headlines, big bags and upsets to emerge from the weekend. Your local footy fix all in one place!

  20. Local footy ladders start to take shape

    Local Footy devotees Ben Higgins and Brayden May sit down to chat all the big talking points from a massive weekend of action including ex-AFL players dominating with huge displays.

  21. Bumper Anzac Weekend Footy Wrap

    Local Footy devotees Ben Higgins, Brayden May and Dan Cencic wrap up a big weekend of local footy from Saturday to Anzac Day with big bags, a merger and several injuries.

  22. The big bag is back!

    The big bag of goals made a barnstorming return across suburban leagues on Saturday as Leader Local Footy's Ben Higgins and Brayden May bring you all the major headlines from the weekend's action – and a look ahead to a blockbuster Good Friday!

  23. What a return it was for local footy!

    Join Leader Local Footy's Daniel Cencic and Ben Higgins as they take you through all the major stories and burning issues to emerge from the opening weekend, as well as the big winners, the big upsets, the big bags of goals and more.

  24. Local footy's back!

    Leader Local Footy's Ben Higgins and Daniel Cencic analyse all the premiership contenders, bolters and sliders across all of Victoria's major local football competitions ahead of footy's return to the suburbs this Saturday.

  25. Introducing The Local Footy Podcast

    With the local footy season just weeks away in Victoria, Leader sport reporters Ben Higgins, Daniel Cencic and Brayden May discuss the big names set to grace suburban grounds. From the big-name ex-AFL stars such as David Zaharakis, Michael Gibbons and Jack Lonie to the local legends Steve Brewer,...

About this show

The Local Footy Podcast will bring you all the latest news and views from across Melbourne's metropolitan leagues as well as the country competitions throughout the 2022 season.

Hosted by

The Leader Community News

Produced by [email protected]

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Local Footy Podcast have?

The Local Footy Podcast has 25 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 20, 2022.

What is The Local Footy Podcast about?

The Local Footy Podcast will bring you all the latest news and views from across Melbourne's metropolitan leagues as well as the country competitions throughout the 2022 season.

How often does The Local Footy Podcast release new episodes?

The Local Footy Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 25 episodes since March 2022.

Who hosts The Local Footy Podcast?

The Local Footy Podcast is created and hosted by The Leader Community News.
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