The 2015 season was one which saw plenty of stories play out on the pitch, but it was also a year in which plenty happened off it. We got to a little learn more about the players, coaches and community members who make the sport so great in this state, and provide a window into each of their lives. As such, we’ve hand-picked a small number of features from across the season which best tell the individual stories that make up the rich tapestry that is football in Victoria.
Season 2015 – in pictures
Season 2015 – in social media… and stuff
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Coach Features
Micky Colina (North Geelong Warriors) – The cyclical journey of Micky Colina
George Katsakis/Mark Rudan (Heidelberg United/Sydney United) – Interstate debate rages between FFA Cup coaches
Joe Montemurro (Melbourne City) – Q&A with Melbourne City’s inaugural W-League coach
Huss Skenderovic (Dandenong Thunder) – Huss’ Overseas Odyssey: How the Gulf is leaving Australia behind
Chris Taylor (South Melbourne) – Taylor made for South Melbourne
Jeff Thomas (South Yarra) – Yarra come away stronger from WPL experience
NPL Player Features
Andy Brennan (South Melbourne) – Jet Brennan ready to make biggest impact yet
Matthew Conversano (Pascoe Vale) – Conversano’s big break at Pascoe Vale
Brandon Galgano (Moreland City) – Galgano throws NPL into FM16 spotlight
Daniel Heffernan (Heidelberg United) – How Mariners-bound Heff towered above the rest
Nikola Jurkovic (North Geelong Warriors) – The way of the North Geelong Warrior
Chris May (Melbourne Knights) – The ‘keeper answering Knights’ Mayday call
Andrew Milicevic (Port Melbourne Sharks) – Young Shark Milicevic thriving in the deep end
Kaine Sheppard (Heidelberg United) – Sheppard’s Kaine-do attitude shines at Heidelberg
Chris Theodoridis (Northcote City) – Skipper departs Northcote with heavy heart
Wayne Wallace (Bentleigh Greens) – Greens captain Wallace set to celebrate 100 games
NYL Player Features
Thomas Deng (Melbourne Victory) – The rise and rise of Thomas Deng
Jordy Hall (Melbourne City) – Jordy’s in it for the long Hall at City
George Howard (Melbourne Victory) – A journey of circumstance for Victory’s Howard
Joey Katebian (Melbourne Victory) – Katebian striking for A-League glory
NPLW/WPL Features
Brittany Dudley-Smith (South Melbourne) – The story of a true Kiwi battler
Anisa Guajardo (Heidelberg United) – Around the world in 18 days
Anita Les (Caulfield United Cobras) – Les is more for Caulfield
Bethany Mason-Jones (Bundoora United) – The girl with the Golden Gloves
Antonia Niteros (Casey Comets) – Niteros’ warning to WPL rivals
Briar Palmer (Ashburton United) – Kiwi Palmer’s Australian odyssey
Marie Rampal/Marisa Tisocco (Calder United) – Keilor’s deadly duo continue on with Calder
W-League Features
MelindaJ Barbieri (Melbourne Victory) – The new Barbieri on the block
Lisa De Vanna (Melbourne City) – De Vanna gives back to grassroots with Bundy stint
Annabel Martin (Melbourne Victory) – Martin shining in Victory’s rough season
My Football Journey
John Anastasiadis
Milos Lujic
Rinor and Fadil Muriqi
Dario Matkovic
Semi Sivic
Stuart Munro
Sasa & Nejc Kolman
Arthur Papas & Shaun Ontong
Simon Colosimo
George Katsakis
The curious case of…
Christopher Cristaldo
Matthew Foschini
Apostol Giannou
Andy Kecojevic
Milos Lujic
Phil Petreski
Other
Special General Meeting to consider FFV board’s future
Indigenous kids score goals with Deadly Kicks
WPL Grand Final Match Report
NPL Victoria’s top 10 mid-season signings
Swapping A-League duds with NPLV studs