David Johnston
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The Weekly Times country footy reporter. Still hoping to see 17th Essendon premiership very soon. East Gippsland born and bred.
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Joined May 2012
HAMPDEN: Could there be a better second-bottom team than @essendonfc rookie Rhys Unwin’s home club. Cobden has knocked off reigning premiers and two other top-5 teams inc Warrnambool today. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores @HampdenFNL.
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How’s this for a finish in Ballarat league next Saturday. Top 6 and four teams in contention for fifth & sixth spots. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores
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See how the "must watch" final rounds played out in the North Central, Mininera, Horsham, Tallangatta & Golden Rivers leagues today. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores
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CENTRAL RIVERS: Board chairman Gavin Campbell tells 3SH Footy Show that players transferring between Central Murray & Golden Rivers clubs for 2026 will incur a two-point premium. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores.
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SUGGESTIONS: As season starts to end for many country footy clubs what are rule changes, innovations, improvements that can be made for implementation in 2026? @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores.
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“We believe it is the best path forward for our club at this time". Macorna president on bid to split from current Golden Rivers rivals all heading for Central Murray. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores
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BREAKING: Macorna will be applying to join the Loddon Valley FNL next season. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores.
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Meanwhile in Gippsland. Morwell East bombs again in bid to join North Gippsland league. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores @GippslandFooty
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BENDIGO: Ballarat league clubs and board have voted 46-4 in favour of accepting Gisborne tonight. If Gisborne members tick off move next week Bendigo league can’t stand in their way to save face. The horse has bolted. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores.
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QUERY: Is there someone in country footy calling time on their involvement in our great game at end of 2025 season who would be good feature material before we go full bore into finals? DM or email david.johnston@news.com.au @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores.
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.@omfnl set to relax tough VFL player finals eligibility rules in 2026. Also something Brew-ing for final round Saints-Hoppers blockbuster. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores
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They include @HampdenFNL @GVLeague @omfnl @GippyLeague @MurrayFL @WimmeraFL @BallaratFNL @AFLBarwon.
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Country footy's most sought after individual awards are about to be awarded. See who will be crowned the best players in the 12 biggest leagues. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores @GippslandFooty
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Flag fancies right across state are working overtime to have best line-ups available at finals time. See the latest at Leongatha, Moe, Mansfield, Mildura & Echuca. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores @GippslandFooty
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Buchan replaces Bruthen in top 4 of Omeo District league in last round after Bruthen-Swan Reach match abandoned. @theweeklytimes
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RT @rhettrospective: #RIP Charlie Flannagan, 91. Came from Omeo, won a Reserves Best and Fairest and premiership, and played on Ron Barassi….
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In the mid-1950s he won the Reserves Best and Fairest, a premiership, and played on Ron Barassi in a famous Richmond victory.
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“Any player eligibility or ineligibility under country rules is determined by the relevant league".
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BREAKING: Highly contentious VFL player finals eligibility rule major development coming in 2026 and potentially this season based on explanation of rule from head office. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores .
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SUNDAY WRAP: 'Gatha wins @GippyLeague thriller; @omfnl last round blockbuster to decide double chance looms; Longwood finals drought ends. @theweeklytimes @ctryfootyscores @GippslandFooty
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