Caroline Springs has signed key forward Jack Tessari from Wyndhamvale for next year's Western Football League division 1 season. The club described him as fearless in the contest and able to play other roles around the ground. Tessari has multiple best and fairest awards, three WFNL team of the year mentions, and was best on ground in the 2025 grand final. The division 1 premiers have also signed Jake Galea, Josh Klaromenos and Macedon ruck Charlie Rossetti during the off season.
Western FL club Tarneit has confirmed that Liam Meyrich will return for next season's Western Football League division 2 campaign. Meyrich first joined the club in 2024, earning recognition as one of the division's top ruckmen and winning the club's best and fairest award that year. The club praised his ruck craft and footy smarts, and said he competes well once the ball hits the ground. Meyrich comes back after a stint at Bell Post Hill, where he has played in senior premierships and grand finals. Elsewhere, the Suns have signed Nicholas Papakalodoukas for the 2027 division 2 season.
Williamstown has signed two new players for next year's Victorian Football League season. Nelson Beikoff-Smart, a 20-year-old half-back from Queensland, joins from Tasmania after developing through the Gold Coast Suns Academy. He made his VFL debut for Gold Coast in 2024 and played nine matches for the Devils this year. Oskar Ainsworth, a forward from the Western Jets, also joins the club. He kicked 35 goals in 28 Talent League games and played two VFL matches for St Kilda this year.
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Hay Magpies have appointed James McLean as first grade coach for 2027 and signed UK recruit Jack Green, Cheyne Whitelaw and Taii Tovuto. Darlington Point-Coleambally named Chaise Sergi and Thomas Fattore as first grade coaches, while Griffith Black & Whites appointed father and son William and Kodie Charles. Yenda signed Jordon Burley from Temora. Leeton, Yanco Wamoon Hawks and Waratah Tigers have scheduled annual general meetings in the coming weeks, with the Leeton meeting held tonight.
The NFL's 2026 all-free agency team includes standout players like Kenneth Walker III, who leads the league in rushing yards for the Chiefs. Kirk Cousins, signed by the Raiders, has also excelled, contributing to their 3-1 start. Other notable signings include Mike Evans with the 49ers and Isaiah Likely with the Giants, both making significant impacts early in the season.
