Weekly Times | Last season’s result has added a bit of interest into the new Geelong and District Football League season, says the competition’s president.

The Mail-Times | It's hard to talk about the Wimmera league without mentioning the dominance of the Horsham Demons, and the belief among followers of the league is that the side heads into 2019 strong favourites again.

WImmera Mail Times | The biggest rule changes in recent memory have trickled down from the AFL and will come into effect for the Wimmera and Horsham District football leagues this season.

Wimmera Mail Times | The prevailing belief among followers of the Horsham District football league is that reigning premiers Harrow-Balmoral will again be the team to beat in 2019.

Pakenham Gazette | Tooradin-Dalmore rebounded quickly from its first-up loss to Cora Lynn on the opening night of the season with a gritty, steadfast 11-point win over Nar Nar Goon at Spencer Street on Saturday afternoon – 9.12 (66) to 8.7 (55).

The Standard | A long summer on the track is done and dusted and now it's time to see if the hard work will pay off.

The Standard | Koroit's premiership defence has received a welcome boost with former AFL midfielder Tom Couch joining the club on the eve of the Hampden league season.

Weekly Times | Failing to finish in the top-five last year has been a big motivator for Merrivale in the preseason.

The Mail Times | Stawell has made a crucial recruit ahead of the 2019 Wimmera Football League season, significantly bolstering its forward line.

The Standard | Warrnambool recruit Travis Graham knows he must work hard to regain his spot in the Blues' best 21.