THE South West District Football League will have a heated new rivalry in 2022 with former Heathmere coach Leon Davis signing with Heywood as senior coach for next year. Full story in Friday's Observer.

CAMERON Gleeson and Brodie McKinna have claimed Westerns Football Netball Club’s top playing awards in their senior football and A grade netball sides respectively. Full story in Tuesday's Observer

The Hamilton Kangaroos have announced two more signings for 2022 with Andrew and Josh Pepper joining the squad.

After a discussion with the eligible playing group, the Hamilton Kangaroos have opted out of the new HFNL Under-23 competition.

Coleraine has locked in its senior football coach for 2022 SWDFNL campaign.

A NEW face will take over at the helm of the Mininera and District Football League after John Box stepped down as league president recently.

THE Portland Football Netball Club hosted its 2021 best and fairest awards on Saturday, celebrating another year within the Hampden Football Netball League. Full details in Tuesday's Observer.

JOSH Dwyer and Alicia Moloney have claimed the top awards, as Port Fairy concluded its 2021 Hampden Football Netball League season with its best and fairest count on Sunday.

JAMAINE Jones will spend at least one more year within the Australian Football League after signing a contract extension with the West Coast Eagles this week. Full story in Friday's Observer.

GLENTHOMPSON-DUNKELD senior coach, Simon Hatherell has been recognised for his great year after being awarded as the AFL Western District senior coach of the year last week.