NPL / by - February 24, 2017 3:19 pm
Regaining focus key for Barba’s Sharks after South rout
Image: Rob Cruse It was always going to be a baptism of fire for Dom Barba taking on his new role this season at the helm of Port Melbourne. The…
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Women's Football / by - February 24, 2017 2:01 pm
Q&A: Maria Patrikis and Anita Les preview Alamein FC
Image: Rachel Bach Coach: Sinisa Cohadzic 2016 finish: 2nd (semi-final defeat to Galaxy United) Summary: 2016 was a year of close but no cigar for Alamein, who suffered penalty heartbreak…
NPL / by - February 24, 2017 11:05 am
Back to the future for Kingston and favourite son Stamatiou
Image: Smile for Peter When Nick Stamatiou walked out onto the pristine Jack Edwards Reserve playing surface for Kingston City’s Round One fixture against rivals Oakleigh Cannons, it had been…
NPL / by - February 23, 2017 10:44 pm
NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 2
This week saw a few standout clubs who marked some big wins on the weekend. Port and Hume in particular enjoyed big scorelines while there were also standouts from around…
Women's Football / by - February 23, 2017 3:51 pm
Q&A: Jess Tay previews Galaxy United
Images: Rachel Bach Coach: Vincenzo Ierardo 2016 finish: 4th (grand final defeat to Calder United) Summary: A new consortium, Galaxy based their season on a strong defence. Finishing fourth on…
NPL / by - February 23, 2017 12:41 pm
Papas completes Gulf move, Vanega takes Gully reins
Image: Mark Avellino The NPL season might only be two rounds old but it has already seen its first coaching change with Green Gully manager Arthur Papas departing the club…
Women's Football / by - February 23, 2017 10:05 am
New-look Bergers squad will take time to gel says Barbieri
Image: Rachel Bach It was a baptism of fire for Heidelberg United’s newest head coach Melissa Barbieri, who saw a largely new-look side fall short of the mark against reigning…
NPL / by - February 22, 2017 7:31 pm
Papas questions NPL refereeing, infrastructure standards
Image: Mark Avellino Following his side’s 3-3 draw against newly promoted Kingston City on Monday night, Green Gully coach Arthur Papas has questioned the consistency and standard of refereeing in…
Women's Football / by - February 22, 2017 3:39 pm
Q&A: Candela Ferreyra Bas previews Southern United
Image: Man in the Stands Coach: Rob Giabardo, Bill Mihaloudis 2016 finish: 9th Summary: It was a tough initiation into life in the NPLW for Southern United but results and performances…
Women's Football / by - February 22, 2017 1:21 pm
Bayside, Calder to unleash new internationals in 2017
Image: Adrian Cheng/Calder NPLW outfits Bayside United and Calder United have added internationals Sarah Wieck and Emma Meckfessel respectively to their playing roster for the upcoming season. German winger Wieck…
State League / by - February 22, 2017 10:41 am
Ballerini bolsters Barkers squad
Image: Smile for Peter Former National Soccer League side Mooroolbark have recruited ex-Springvale White Eagles captain Jordan Ballerini for their upcoming State League One campaign. The 22-year-old moves to the…
Women's Football / by - February 21, 2017 4:20 pm
Alamein boost attacking stocks with triple signing
Image: Man in the Stands Alamein FC have added three attackers to their senior roster for the upcoming NPLW season, headlined by the signing of exciting Young Matildas winger Ash…
NPL / by - February 21, 2017 11:16 am
Kingston and nine-man Gully produce six-goal thriller
Images: Con Deves The first top-flight game back at The Grange Reserve in a decade had all the hallmarks of an exciting occasion. Nick Tolios’ Kingston, buoyed by their comeback…
NPL / by - February 20, 2017 4:54 pm
Afghan international Sakhizada right at home in the NPL
Image: Smile for Peter In terms of international talent in the NPL, Faisal Sakhizada, a 30-cap Afghanistan national team stalwart, often flies under the radar. Sakhizada made 92 appearances at…
NPL Victoria / by - February 20, 2017 2:44 pm
Eagles, Eastern emerge undefeated as Dandy duo win
Image: Man in the Stands With the onset of relegation hanging over NPL2 this term, a couple of the league strugglers decided to recruit big in an effort to avoid…
NPL / by - February 20, 2017 9:27 am
Bentleigh, Avondale maintain perfects starts as Hegarty Hume-iliates Saints
Image: Harlequin Sports Photography The Bentleigh Greens and Avondale have emerged as the early front-runners of the NPL as the pair recorded victories on Saturday afternoon to continue their 100…
NPL / by - February 19, 2017 9:53 pm
Northcote blitz Ballarat, Moreland City and Sunshine claim first wins
Round 3 of NPL2 West saw Moreland City and Sunshine George Cross claim their first wins of the season, Melbourne Victory twice came back to draw with Moreland Zebras, Whittlesea…
Women's Football / by - February 18, 2017 6:26 pm
Kilpatrick takes NPLW reins at Bulleen
Image: Matt Johnson Bulleen Lions have appointed Melbourne City W-League assistant Paul Kilpatrick as head coach for the upcoming NPLW season. The former FFV Coach of the Year recipient takes…
NPL / by - February 18, 2017 10:41 am
Port stun South, 10-man Paco and Lions earn points
Image: Port Melbourne The signs weren’t exactly there that a 4-0 drubbing was on the cards for Port against South. Certainly many would have expected South to respond to their…
NPL Victoria / by - February 17, 2017 3:35 pm
Munyanyiwa starting to soar at White Eagles
Image: Milan Ninovic When looking at the setup of the Springvale White Eagles squad, many would see the likes of one-time Bosnian international Nebojsa Pejic and reigning NPL2 rising star…