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NPLW Team of the Week: Round 17

Due to the Team App Cup final, there were just three games in the NPLW that took place over the weekend. As such, the Team of the Week will…

Q&A: South Melbourne assistant Chris Marshall

Chris Taylor is one of the most successful coaches in Victorian football but lesser known is his assistant Chris Marshall, who has been a pivotal part of his fellow Englishman’s…

Hume to host Bentleigh as FFA Cup Round of 32 revealed

Image: Bulent Yontem The 2017 FFA Cup Round of 32 draw has taken place, with Victoria’s four NPL outfits learning their fate. Unfortunately at least one club’s run will end…

Magic hit Eagles for six as Bulls, Cobras, Geelong and Langy all win

Image: Mark Avellino Altona Magic and Langwarrin both took massive steps towards promotion while the likes of Geelong, Caulfield Cobras and Banyule City kept up the chase with big victories…

Makoii makes his mark in Kingston victory

Kingston City have secured their first home win since Round 8 following Monday night’s 2-1 triumph over Pascoe Vale at The Grange Reserve to steer clear away from relegation danger….

Bees resurgence continues as Spartans shock Hercules

Image: Mark Avellino Northcote City will have some re-assessing to do after a wake-up call from Brunswick City, who stunned the runaway leaders with five goals, driven largely by an…

City, Thunder continue promotion charge as Suns beat regional rivals

Image: Drazen Jurina It’s a familiar pattern in NPL2 East as both Dandenongs continued to extend their lead at the top after City beat Springvale and Thunder saw off Box…

South, Bergers consolidate lead as Dinamo frustrate Greens

Image: Smile for Peter South Melbourne and Heidelberg notched up home wins – in varying circumstances – to preserve their leads (equal goal difference, South with more goals for) at…

Vassiliadis departs Knights after short tenure

The Melbourne Knights have mutually parted ways with Eric Vassiliadis five games into his tenure with the embattled two-time NSL Champions staring down the threat of relegation from the top…

Calder create history with Team App Cup triumph

Image: Natasha Morello Having already claimed the NPLW Premiership and Championship, along with the Community Shield, Calder United have completed a clean sweep in women’s football after claiming the Team…

Sharks and Lions predatory, Avondale back to winning ways

Image: Rob Cruse Friday and Saturday action saw Port Melbourne spoil Eric Vassiliadis’ return to JL Murphy as Knights coach, Bulleen Lions continue their top form by overcoming Hume City,…

Davidson takes reins at Altona East

Image: Anita Milas Former Socceroos captain Alan Davidson has been appointed manager of last-placed State League One North-West outfit Altona East Phoenix after replacing the outgoing Allen Vella. The 57…

NPLW Team of the Week: Round 16

Graphics: Alesich Design GK: Teresa Morrissey (Senior NTC) The NTC shot stopper looked comfortable all game, plucking aerial balls from the reaches of her opposition attackers and making a number…

McGarry departs Hume for Altona

Image: Mark Avellino Altona Magic have further strengthened their playing ranks ahead of this weekend’s clash against the North Sunshine Eagles with the prized acquisition of former Hume City midfielder…

Greens, Bergers seal Dockerty Cup showdown

Image: Smile for Peter Bentleigh Greens and Heidelberg United will face off in the 2017 Dockerty Cup final after both sealed progression from their semi-finals this week. The Greens got…

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 18

GK: Michael Weier (Hume City) A 3-0 win for Hume sounds straightforward enough, but a number of crucial saves from Weier laid the foundation for that by denying Kingston an…

Barkers boilover, Ajayi propels Altona, Geelong halt Preston

Image: Mark Avellino Contrasting fortunes for the league leaders as Langwarrin slipped up against cellar-dwellers Mooroolbark, while Altona didn’t have such issues against Sydenham. Caulfield made up ground in the…

Leading quartet notch up wins, extend gap at top

Image: Cindy Nitsos South Melbourne, Calder United, Galaxy United and Alamein FC all enjoyed wins to extend the top four’s gap at the top of the ladder, with the other…

Former Hajduk trio head to Berwick

Image: Drazen Jurina Promotion-chasing State League Two outfit Berwick City have secured the services of three former Dandenong City players following the NPL mid-season transfer window. The highest profile of…

Eastern drop to last as promotion chasing Dandy duo and Northcote win

Image: Graeme Furlong The NPL2 season continues to write up its narrative as Dandenong City and Northcote City continue to remain determined to have their names etched as champions of…