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2015 NPL Team of the Season: Goalkeepers

Today we present the goalkeepers, the guys relied on to protect the goals from being encroached, who can change the course of a game with a single fingertip. They’re strong, vocal and commanding, but also display cat-like reflexes to pounce on a ball at the first sign of danger. They sometimes also think they’d make the best outfielder in the team, but if that were the case, they wouldn’t also be allowed to use their hands!

Richmond’s return a result of behind-the-scenes work

It might have taken a season longer than they would have liked but Richmond SC is back in the Victorian top-flight after a two-year hiatus.

Clinical Eagles progress to WPL final

Boroondara Eagles have progressed to the WPL Grand Final with a 3-0 victory over Ashburton United at Knox Regional Football Centre. The clinical hosts put away their opportunities – Taryne Boudreau…

Hume’s Oldfield features for Mariners in friendly

Hume City Goalkeeper Chris Oldfield has featured in a trial game for Central Coast Mariners against Melbourne Victory today at AAMI Park. The 24-year-old former Liverpool youth product came on…

Get to know your NPL Victoria Finalists

These well-known clubs have sat at the forefront of the competition since the NPL Victoria’s inception. But even the most erudite supporters of Victorian football could stand to learn something as…

Eagar, Lujic on the brink of league treble

South Melbourne’s Michael Eagar and Milos Lujic are on the brink of a Victorian league treble, spanning over two clubs. Both were part of the triumphant Northcote City side that…

Pollock pearler pinches it for South

South Melbourne WFC has progressed to the penultimate round of the Women’s Premier League season after a narrow 2-1 victory over Heidelberg United. The Bergers had previously gone 12 games…

Elusive silverware awaiting Topa

For Bentleigh Greens’ Steven Topalovic, Sunday’s Grand Final presents an opportunity for the defender to finally claim an elusive championship. The 25-year-old was a member of Michael Chatzitrifonos’ young Richmond…

Webster’s desire to beat South on home soil

Bentleigh Greens will be looking to bury their demons from their 2013 Grand Final heartbreak when they take on South Melbourne for the big prize on Sunday afternoon at Lakeside…

Carley: “I thought it wasn’t going to be my day”

A couple of early missed chances against perennial strugglers Nunawading City may just have dampened the spirits of another lesser-willed man, but not so for Goulburn Valley Suns hit-man Craig Carley.

Victorian teams dominate FFA Cup all-stars

Victoria’s three remaining NPL teams have dominated the FFA Cup’s Round of 16 all-stars team, taking up 10 of the 11 possible spots on offer. Representatives were selected by the…

Eagles express dismay over WNPL snub

Boroondara Eagles have made public their disappointment at being overlooked for the inaugural PS4 Women’s National Premier League season, commencing in 2016. The announcement from Football Federation Victoria last week saw…

Exciting times for high-flying Heidelberg

It was just days after Bill Mihaloudis walked into his new job leading a battle wounded Heidelberg United when he uttered the words “this club really is the place to be”.

Barba looks ahead following Bulleen promotion

Bulleen Lions coach Domenic Barba spoke following his side’s 2-0 victory over Ballarat, which sealed the NPL 1 West premiership, and with it, promotion.

Murdocca: NPL was an eye-opener

When Massimo Murdocca walked off the park after his side’s comprehensive 5-1 victory over Oakleigh Cannons in the penultimate game of the NPL season, the mood was a complete contrast to the capitulation at home just four days earlier against former club South Melbourne.