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Symeoy in top nick at Avondale

Avondale FC made big splashes in mid-2015 with the signing of two former A-League players in Massimo Murdocca and Francesco Stella. It was a massive statement of intent for a…

Visevic to weave his magic at Altona

Daniel Visevic has departed Hume City after an injury-riddled spell with the club by agreeing terms with State League One outfit Altona Magic. The 27-year-old forward only made four appearances for…

Winning feeling returning for Casey at City

Casey Thomas has made a triumphant statement after an often injury riddled campaign with a winning goal against crosstown rivals Moreland Zebras. It was crucial victory for Moreland City as…

NPL Victoria mid-season review: 2016

It’s hard to believe it’s the half-way mark of the season, as Round 14 marks the beginning of the reverse fixtures with each team having played everybody once already. TCF runs…

Whittlesea’s Costanzo embodying volunteer spirit

Behind the compelling world of coaches, players and officials at NPL clubs lies a certain aspect of football that rarely receives the praise as it should – the work of…

NPLW Team of the Week: Round 11

GK: Emily Shields (Box Hill United) Played well particularly in the first half, when opponents Galaxy United were on top. Made some solid saves and earned a clean sheet and…

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 13

In what may be a first for TOTW, the starting XI is made up of players from 11 different clubs, with no multiples from any club in the side. Plenty…

Prelevic joins Adams in Kiwi senior squad

Luka Prelevic has recieved a maiden call-up to the New Zealand senior national team, drafted into their OFC Nations Cup squad in place of injured veteran Shane Smeltz. The 20-year-old…

South narrowly body past determined Gully

South Melbourne narrowly edged past a determined Green Gully outfit 1-0 in a fiery, physical contest in Keilor on Saturday afternoon. Arthur Papas’ men were looking to consolidate on last week’s…

Is the time right for Archie and the NPL?

Archie Thompson’s almost 38 years have seen him provide over two decades worth of service to football, and to the fans who treasure the popular forward so dearly. Over 200…

Southern claim first win as top two extend lead

Southern United have turned their more promising recent performances into a first win of the season, defeating Alamein FC 2-1. The result was a blow to Alamein, who see both…

First win for Bees as Ranges pounce, City claim Moreland derby

Whittlesea Ranges were the big winners of Saturday’s NPL2 West action, with their win over St Albans Saints not only earning a win over a top-six rival in that close…

Bentleigh go top, stand-in skipper Stipo shines & Germano brace bails Avondale

An action-packed start to Round 13 of the NPL Victoria saw Bentleigh Greens centre-half Jack Webster deliver a massive three points to the club, who again shot to the top…

Warriors’ chance to push clear in tight promotion race

North Geelong coach Micky Colina feels his side did well to grind out a 0-0 result and come away with a point after facing off against Moreland Zebras on Saturday…

Gonano headlines Bulleen’s continued mid-season changes

Bulleen Lions have secured the services of two new additions, with former Melbourne Victory and Richmond SC youngster Brendan Gonano and Bentleigh Greens’ pre-season signing Nathan Tidmarsh moving to the Veneto…

NPLW Victoria Team of the Week: Round 10

GK: Christine Fonua (Heidelberg United) There weren’t many goalkeeping nominations this week but Fonua gets the nod for her efforts between the sticks, which included strong efforts to cut out…

Bergers signing Petreski reflects on “unforgettable” City experience

Melbourne City’s longest serving player Phil Petreski has departed the club by joining Heidelberg United effective immediately. The 21-year-old utility moves to Olympic Village, having spent the last five years…

Brown joins City party at Avondale

Avondale FC have today confirmed their move for injury-prone midfielder James Brown, who joins from Melbourne City, having been released at the end of the 2015-16 A-League season. The 26-year-old…

Hume turn to former Bayswater duo

Hume City have confirmed the signing of two former players from Western Australian club Bayswater City, with Danny Dixon and Declan Hargreaves joining Broadmeadows Valley Park mid-season. Dixon moves to…

Hume on track for repeat run as Gully, Bulleen seek Cup history

Midweek FFA Cup action in Victoria concluded with Hume City’s 4-0 win over Malvern City, following earlier wins by Green Gully and Bulleen Lions. The Round 6 wins mean the…