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NPLW Team of the Week: Round 11

GK: Erin Hudson (Alamein FC) While the Alamein FC keeper didn’t have too much to do in the way of shot-stopping, Hudson had a dependable game for Alamein. The youngster…

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 13

GK: John Honos (Oakleigh Cannons) Bentleigh were the team with the more depleted lineup but you wouldn’t have known with some of the chances they produced away at Oakleigh Cannons,…

Bulleen land Phoenix keeper Italiano

Image: Robert Prezioso/Getty The Bulleen Lions have signed Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Lewis Italiano for the remainder of the 2017 NPL Victoria season. He replaces former first-choice keeper Shane Viitakangas, who…

NPL pro-rel under new management following FFV departures

Image: Supplied Promotion and relegation between NPL and State League 1 is under new management after a Football Federation Victoria shake-up. The departures of four key personnel as part of…

11 tips for parents in youth football

Words: Ljuban Palinic. Image: Mark Avellino Parents obviously contribute enormously to the wellbeing and development of their children. Youth football parents are so important in helping their children develop into a…

Lions roar, 10-man Gully prevail, Oakleigh build form

Image: Rob Cruse NPL Victoria’s cluttered ladder continues to throw up surprises as a run of a few wins can take a side away from relegation trouble into finals contention,…

Bulleen, South and Gully rise, Croatian trio in bottom three

Images: Dion Fountas With just Kingston City and Port Melbourne left to play tonight at The Grange, only nine points separate top to 12th in the league after 10 rounds,…

Konstantinidis ban reduced following appeal

Image: Dion Fountas South Melbourne defender Kristian Konstantinidis has had his six-month ban reduced to 16 games following an appeal tonight, meaning he will most likely be eligible to make…

South, Hume and Bulleen earn Easter Monday spoils

Image: Con Deves All three of South Melbourne, Hume City and Bulleen Lions notched up significant victories on Easter Monday’s triple header, with one-third of the season now wrapped up…

Hajduk held by Murray as City, Thunder pounce

Photo: John Punshon The race for automatic promotion in the NPL2 East continues to tighten after a week which saw both Melbourne City and Dandenong Thunder gain ground on top…

Met with silence: Is national criticism of FFV on target?

Image: Kimon Taliadoros and Tal Karp. Credit: Anita Milas A series of mainstream media articles have detailed governance issues at Football Federation Victoria that have allegedly led to the resignations…

Both Moreland clubs emerge in pursuit of West leaders Northcote

Melbourne’s wet and wild weekend saw the action heat up on the pitch as both Moreland clubs recorded wins against clubs near them on the ladder to break away a…

South’s return to Lakeside yields double win

Image: Cindy Nitsos A new era was ushered in at Lakeside with a maiden home game of the season marking the opening of the social club and the first ever…

Avondale and Paco lose ground at the top, Gully see off Oakleigh

Image: Ashley Perez In what could be a decisive night in the direction of the 2017 NPL Victoria campaign, Bentleigh Greens are back on top of the ladder after Avondale…

NPLW clubs lace up, face up to LGBTI discrimination in football

Photo: Supplied NPLW clubs have partnered with Pride in Sport for the #RainbowLaces Round to take place this weekend; a national campaign to show support of LGBTI athletes, administrators and…

NPL2 Player of the Month: March

It was a topsy turvy bit of a month in NPL2, with mixed performances from many sides – while a couple played a game less – meaning it was tough…

NPL Victoria Player of the Month: March

Plenty of standout displays in March for some of the league’s most well-known players. All but four have vast NPL experience in this league and it’s no surprise they’ve been…

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 6

It seemed to be quite a good week for midfielders and attackers, with a few masterclasses in front of goal for some side. Because of that we had to do a…

Should development or winning be emphasised in youth football?

Image: Football Technique Australia By Ljuban Palinic The concept of development vs. winning in youth football is an ongoing hot topic that is heavily debated among coaches, parents and supporters…

Neymar Jr’s FIVE returns to Melbourne

Aspiring Melbourne-based futsal players will get the chance to test themselves at the top level next month, with Soccer5s Dandenong hosting a qualifying event for the Neymar Jr’s FIVE tournament – with…