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NPL / by Staff Writers - October 22, 2015 12:34 pm

Pavlovic, Rooney depart Oakleigh

Oakleigh Cannons’ mid-season acquisitions Sean Rooney and Mirjan Pavlovic have departed the club and will link up together at relegated NPL NSW side Marconi Stallions. Both arrived at Jack Edwards…

NPL / by Staff Writers - October 20, 2015 10:39 am

Heidelberg docked competition points for 2016

Heidelberg United will begin the 2016 NPL Victoria season with a three-point league deficit, after the FFV’s tribunal board hearing found the club guilty for its conduct in the aftermath of their Finals loss to Pascoe Vale.

NPL / by Staff Writers - October 11, 2015 8:49 pm

Come one, Kamal to the Bentleigh Greens

Bentleigh Greens have made their second high-profile signing of the off-season, luring reigning FFV Gold Medal winner Kamal Ibrahim from Port Melbourne. The former Melbourne Heart man dazzled spectators across…

Women's Football / by Staff Writers - October 9, 2015 10:10 am

2015 WPL Team of the Season: Forwards

Whether they’re the physically imposing ones or the smaller nippy type with a poachers instinct, we’re paying homage to the strikers of the WPL who bang in the goals on a weekly basis. Often the cult heroes amongst the terraces, they are the players who often win games with late heroics and as such are much loved by the supporters.

Women's Football / by Staff Writers - October 5, 2015 9:46 am

2015 WPL Team of the Season: Fullbacks

We now take a look at the players that often fly under the radar, the fullbacks. Usually the fittest on the pitch, the wide defenders have to expertly balance their forays forward with their marking job of keeping their opposition winger quiet. Their importance to a team is most felt when they’re out of the side and the crosses into the box start flying.

Feature Articles / by Staff Writers - October 4, 2015 1:13 pm

Melbourne Victory W-League: Revealed

Finally, some positive squad news has come out of the camp as The Corner Flag can reveal your Melbourne Victory W-League squad for the 2015-16 season. As it stands, 19 of the 20 spots have been filled, which leaves room for one more playing to sign in the coming days.

Women's Football / by Staff Writers - October 3, 2015 11:06 am

2015 WPL Team of the Season: Central Defenders

This time round, we have the fearless few that often put their team and the result ahead of their own physical wellbeing. Of course, we’re talking about the centre-backs who take to the field shouldered with the responsibility of helping keep the ball out of the net. They are for the most part an eclectic mix of strength, defensive nous, leadership ability and organisational skills. Some are elegant ball players, others look to relieve the pressure by adopting a safety first approach, but as long as the ball stays out of the net, they’re doing their job.