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Resilient Boroondara outlast Bundoora

In one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes of the WPL season, the Eagles came out 1-0 winners over Bundoora United to consolidate top spot.

NTC cruises to win over South Yarra

Senior NTC ran out comfortable 5-0 winners over South Yarra at State Football Centre on Saturday afternoon.

Stunning 10-goal contest falls Bulleen’s way

A Women’s Premier League affair of the highest order played out on Saturday afternoon as FC Bulleen Lions triumphed 6-4 over Casey Comets in a feverish clash at Comets Stadium.

Jackson: Focus firmly on Bundoora

Celebrations were rampant on-field as Boroondara Eagles claimed the Team App Cup courtesy of a 5-3 win over Bulleen Lions, and you’d be forgiven for thinking the partying had only just begun.

Heff stakes A-League claim with hat-trick against Wanderers

He may be one of the premier hitmen in the NPL Victoria, but when faced against A-League opposition, Heidelberg United striker Dan Heffernan managed a feat he hadn’t even achieved in the league this season – scoring a hat-trick.

Ontong: Cup triumph product of Eagles environment

For Shaun Ontong, Sunday afternoon’s Team App Cup triumph – a 5-3 win over FC Bulleen Lions – was the pinnacle of a young coaching career, but a product of…

Taylor: We needed to compete early

While South Melbourne may have won the Dockerty Cup on the back of their scintillating second half performance against Oakleigh Cannons, coach Chris Taylor has surprisingly pointed out his sides vibrant start as the key to their success.

Huss’ Overseas Odyssey: How the Gulf is leaving Australia behind

Spend a few minutes with Huss Skenderovic and you’ll uncover a wealth of knowledge from the aspiring young Australian coach who has spent the last few years coaching in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.

WPL Team of the Week: Round 19

The Women’s Premier League Team of the Week for Round 19 is here, with an XI to enjoy from a shorter league week.

City, Victory youngsters feature in FFA Cup

The likes of Deng, Dekker and Zinni all started for their respective sides, with Howard, Dover, Eyigun and Petreski coming off the bench in FFA Cup action last night.

Papas: 10 minutes cost us Cup

Oakleigh Cannons coach Arthur Papas was quick to lament a horror 10-minute spell in his sides 3-0 Dockerty Cup defeat against South Melbourne.

Lujic: Switch of focus behind Cup triumph

From heartbreak to elation, South Melbourne’s emotional rollercoaster of a week ended on a high following Dockerty Cup glory at Lakeside on Sunday.

Dekker signs senior City contract

Melbourne City have signed former youth player Wade Dekker to a senior contract. A one year deal was penned before City’s 2015 FFA Cup campaign commenced, with Dekker likely to…

Bergers miss chance to secure finals spot

Heidelberg United missed the chance to close the door to the Women’s Premier League top five as they drew 1-1 with Ashburton United at DISC on Saturday.

Floodgates open in South’s Dockerty Cup triumph

South Melbourne have claimed an emphatic Dockerty Cup victory, defeating Oakleigh Cannons 3-0 at a wet and windy Lakeside on Sunday evening. In the perfect antidote to Wednesday’s FFA Cup…

Mala: We owe the fans Dockerty Cup win

Rarely does a squad ousted in a do-or-die clash so swiftly get the chance at redemption, but for South Melbourne, Sunday afternoon’s Dockerty Cup Final marks the perfect opportunity to rid the demons of a hellish FFA Cup encounter.

My Football Journey: Arthur Papas & Shaun Ontong

The Greek Corner cafe in Oakleigh is an apt setting for my interview with Arthur Papas and Shaun Ontong. Days earlier, the latter was branded a “Greek” so-and-so by a…

Q&A: Sernio and McGuinness on Bulleen’s Cup chance

Stocky’s Scribbles sat down this week with FC Bulleen Lions captain Tessa Sernio and women’s coach Bob McGuinness to talk about this Sunday’s Team App Cup Final, FC Bulleen Lions chances and it’s greater effect on women’s football as a whole.

NPL Team of the Week: Round 23

GK: Nikola Roganovic (South Melbourne) At a time in the NPL when all top three teams are dropping points, Roganovic helped his team actually stay in the contest against Pascoe…

Focused Bergers thrive in national spotlight

For Heidelberg United, all was well that ended well. A convincing 3-1 away victory over New South Wales club Broadmeadow Magic propelled them into the Round of 16 of the…