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Professional Pollock calls for mental edge

South Melbourne WFC’s star midfielder Jamie Pollock has called for her side to win the mental battle in their hunt for the WPL championship.

Papas: Forget the league, this hurts most

Oakleigh Cannons coach Arthur Papas has admitted that the hurt of his side’s FFA Cup Quarter-Finals exit was felt harder because of the importance the club had assigned to the…

WPL Grand Final Q&A: Alex Gummer

Boroondara Eagles’ utility extraordinaire Alex Gummer has been a vital component of Shaun Ontong’s team’s barnstorming run this season, excelling anywhere along the backline or in midfield when called upon. The…

Acevski: Best yet to come for Hume

Hume City coach Lou Acevski labelled yesterday night’s thrilling 3-2 FFA Cup Quarter Final triumph over Oakleigh Cannons as the biggest in the club’s history but knows that what lies ahead is even more exciting.

2015 NPL Team of the Season: Central Midfielders

Whether on the defensive or attacking end of the midfield spectrum, these are the guys that make up the spine of the team. They either stop opposition attacks before the backline is troubled, get the ball to the forwards, score themselves, or all three! Heavy responsibility rests on the shoulders of a midfielder, and the below have proven themselves time and again this season.

2015 NPL Team of the Season: Wingers

You’ll get the chance to vote for the wide men that impressed you the most this season. Always on call with a bag of tricks, these guys have the flair and showmanship to create chances out of nothing and do it in style. If they’re not bringing their teammates into the game, they they’re cutting in and scoring themselves and are the type of player that can single handedly draws crowds to a game. So it’s time to reward them for the reward they’ve provided on the pitch.

Road to the Quarters: Oakleigh Cannons FC

Under the radar: it’s a condition some sporting teams shun in favour of the bravado and associated attention that comes with being in the spotlight.

Cheal and South relishing underdog status

While it can be argued that South Melbourne WFC have enjoyed a sustained hold of dominance in the Women’s Premier League throughout the last few seasons, they’ll perhaps cruelly be remembered for something else.

Bosnjak hoping to bloom under national spotlight

It was a moment of individual brilliance that underscored Dusan Bosnjak’s quality in an otherwise frustrating season for the Oakleigh Cannons’ attacking midfielder.

Road to the Quarters: Hume City FC

Behind Closed Doors The locker room: it’s one almighty sacred place, whether it be in the bowels of Old Trafford or of a burgeoning suburban soccer club. It’s a scene where…

2015 NPL Team of the Season: Fullbacks

We now take a look at the lads that often fly under the radar, the fullbacks. Usually the fittest guys on the pitch, the wide defenders have to expertly balance their forays forward with their man 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.

Schroen rising above former setbacks

The newfangled spectacle of the Westfield FFA Cup has the capacity to produce new narratives seldom seen in Australian football: the clash of “old soccer vs. new football”; the former…

Matildas & WPL players in FIFA 16 – Ratings

With FIFA 16 set to be commercially released early next week, there’s been plenty of curiosity in regards to the ratings our Matildas would receive on their debut in the video…

NPL Victoria’s top 10 mid-season signings

We take a look at the players to make the biggest impacts in the NPL Victoria who moved to their current club in the mid-season transfer windown.

South stroll past Ashy to set Grand Final date

South Melbourne have continued their stellar form of late with another strong performance, outclassing Ashburton United 3-0 to set a Grand Final date with Boroondara Eagles next weekend.

2015 NPL Team of the Season: Central Defenders

This time round, we have the bustling hard-nuts that often put their team and the result ahead of their own physical well being. Of course, we’re talking about the centre-half, the lads who take to the field shouldered with the job of helping keep the ball out of the net. They are for the most part an eclectic mix of brute 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.