Andrew Shipp has been re-signed by Frankston. Shipp who played for Springvale and was picked up by Fremantle was a big signing by the Dolphins in 2003.

More coaching news down at Port Melbourne, with Peter Filandia agreeing to continue on as an assistant coach, while Williamstown legend Saade Ghazi joins the Borough as a Reserves coach.

Port great, Peter Bedford has been appointed chairmen of selectors.

Northern Bullants will be coached in season 2004 by Carlton assistant coach Barry Mitchell.

Will this years upcoming National AFL Draft be a chance for several AFL clubs to add to their list ready-made footballers from the VFL ?

After an unsettled season, the Northern Bullants and the Blues have agreed to keep the alignment for season 2004.

After leaving the Bullants at the end of the 2003 season, Mark Williams will be coaching Sandringham, replacing outgoing coach Graeme Yates. Mark Williams coached Preston/Northern Bullants for several seasons and has also been involved as an assistant coach with VFL representative sides.