There’s nothing quite like representative football to stir emotions as the end of the season gives way to the official trials period and those young players who have not secured a position for 2026 are put through the ringer in the hope of securing another year of top flight football in their region. Football NSWContinue reading “Trials, retentions, resilience and goodbyes”
Category Archives: NPL2 U14W
Wanderers’ bold NPL move
Football NSW will announce the new structure of their female competitions with the much awaited Declaration of Leagues on September 26th, and now that the successful Institute program is no more, Western Sydney Wanderers have made their move. Expectations of a straight swap with the former Institute entity in the top tier NPL1 league haveContinue reading “Wanderers’ bold NPL move”
Women’s football 2025 in NSW : what we know
The final round of the 2024 Football NSW Leagues regular season is upon us and for all but the top four teams in each league; that signals the official beginning of the player and coach merry-go-round as clubs search for the right blend to take them forward next season. But what does the 2025 seasonContinue reading “Women’s football 2025 in NSW : what we know”
Did 2021 do it for you…?
If we don’t grab our opportunities while we can, we’ll be commenting at the end of every year to come with “thank god that’s over … ” Whilst we’ve all been through the Covid ringer this year, with normality disrupted, travel restrictions imposed and everyday events cancelled, this year has still seen some remarkable milestonesContinue reading “Did 2021 do it for you…?”
Books and marketing
So, you’ve realised your dream and your book has been picked up by a publisher. You’re eagerly awaiting the release, finally getting your hands on the printed version, the result of months of re-reading, editing, smoothing of edges and many last-minute changes of heart about a character’s name or the colour of their shirt. TheContinue reading “Books and marketing”
Gladesville Ravens 2 UNSW 2
A last gasp save from stand-in goalkeeper Amelia Shepherd earned a point for Gladesville Ravens as UNSW almost snatched an unlikely victory at Christie Park in the first game of the second round of games in the NPL2 Under 14 womens on Sunday morning. A scrappy first half ended 1-0 to the visiting Uni team,Continue reading “Gladesville Ravens 2 UNSW 2”
Gladesville Ravens 2 Northbridge Bulls 5
A first half to forget for the Ravens saw them undone by their own mistakes, Northbridge racing to a three goal lead at the break without really getting out of second gear. An early gift for Frances Klein set the visitors away, Sabine Lozina then saw a cross turn into a goal before scoring aContinue reading “Gladesville Ravens 2 Northbridge Bulls 5”
Nepean 1 Gladesville Ravens 1
The width of the post kept Nepean from snatching a dramatic win with the final kick of the game, as Gladesville Ravens survived a heart-stopping end to the game at Cook Park. Lexi Mavraidis had given Ravens the lead in the first half with a lofted shot that caught out Jessica Callaghan in the NepeanContinue reading “Nepean 1 Gladesville Ravens 1”
Gladesville Ravens 1 Central Coast Mariners 3
A stubborn Gladesville Ravens defence was finally undone at Christie Park as the intense Central Coast Mariners’ pressure paid off in a 3-1 victory to the visitors. An opening goal from the powerful Eliza Familton was cancelled out approaching half-time by a shot from Sienna Bell that squeezed into the net at the near post.Continue reading “Gladesville Ravens 1 Central Coast Mariners 3”
St George FC 4 Gladesville Ravens 0
A mid-table clash on Sunday morning at Barton Park was won in the first fifteen minutes by St George FC, as they raced to a three-goal lead. Demi Kandylas was the main threat, scoring one and providing the assist for Victoria Falas. A freak own goal from a Lily Perdikaris corner made it three andContinue reading “St George FC 4 Gladesville Ravens 0”