Country footy: North Central, Loddon Valley, Heathcote, Central Murray and Golden Rivers best players. We’ve revealed the hidden country footy gems from the Central Victoria region.

Residents in flood-prone areas of Central Victoria are sandbagging properties with the swollen Campaspe, Avoca and Loddon river catchments expected to be areas of deepest concern.

It comes as residents of multiple Victorian communities in the state's north and central are being warned to prepare for major flooding as wild weather begins crossing Melbourne.

Country footy: Central Murray, Golden Rivers, Heathcote District, Loddon Valley and North Central top 40. Central Victoria is home to some of the state’s best country footballers.