Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Connection, Family And Community At Heart Of 2026 NAIDOC Cup Jersey
Connection, family and community will take centre stage at this year’s NAIDOC Cup, with the winning jersey design set to be worn by Football NSW players at the 2026 tournament in Lake Macquarie. Created by a talented Gamilaraay artist Kayley King, the winning artwork was selected to represent the values at the heart of the…
Read MoreWodonga Heart FC Named September Club Changer Club of the Month
Football NSW has named Wodonga Heart Football Club as its September Club Changer Club of the Month, recognising the club’s outstanding commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and positive environment for players, officials, volunteers and supporters. Club Changer is Football Australia’s Club Development Program, designed to help clubs become stronger, more resilient and sustainable while…
Read MoreVale Tony Stecca
Football NSW extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and wider St George FC community following the passing of long-time clubman Tony Stecca, who passed away on Saturday, 12 September at the age of 89. Tony was a much-loved and respected figure within St George football, having dedicated more than five decades of his…
Read MoreSt George FC Rally From Behind To Secure NPL Men’s NSW Survival
St George FC have retained their place in the NPL Men’s NSW competition after producing a dramatic second-half fightback to defeat Northern Tigers 3-1 at Barton Park on Saturday night. The Saints trailed at half-time after the Tigers produced a strong opening 45 minutes, but a relentless second-half performance ultimately turned the Promotion/Relegation Playoff on…
Read MoreParramatta FC Soar Back To League One After Playoff Triumph
Parramatta FC have completed a remarkable decade-long journey back to the League One Men’s competition, securing promotion for 2027 despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat to Prospect United SC. The Eagles prevailed 5-3 on aggregate in the 2026 Football NSW League One Men’s/League Two Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff, doing more than enough across the two legs to…
Read More$17.5 Million Newington Reserve Transformation Delivers Major Boost For Football
Football in the Parramatta region has received a major boost with the completion of the $17.5 million transformation of Newington Reserve, providing local players, clubs and families with a state-of-the-art sporting and recreation destination. The redevelopment has delivered a new synthetic sports field, modern sports pavilion, outdoor fitness equipment, BBQ facilities, improved parking and upgraded…
Read MoreThe Voices Of Jubilee: Commentary Teams Ready For NPL NSW Grand Final Stage
The biggest day on the NPL NSW calendar is almost here, and while the players will take centre stage at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium this Sunday, some of the competition’s most experienced media professionals will be there to bring every moment to life. The 2026 NPL NSW Grand Finals will see Bulls FC Academy…
Read MoreParramatta Eye Promotion As Prospect Chase Another Playoff Miracle
Parramatta FC took a huge step towards a return to the League One Men’s competition for 2027 following their first-leg victory, while Prospect United SC will hope to stage another remarkable comeback in the second leg of the Promotion/Relegation Playoff to remain in the competition next season. For Parramatta, their 4-1 win in the first…
Read MoreOne Game, One Place: St George FC And Northern Tigers Set For Decisive Playoff
Things could not be tighter heading into the second leg of the NPL Men’s NSW/League One Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff, with St George FC hosting Northern Tigers at Barton Park this Saturday night. After a frantic first leg that saw the momentum swing on several occasions, neither side was able to find the breakthrough at North…
Read MoreFrom Academy To Jubilee: Officials Ready For NPL NSW Grand Final Stage
The spotlight will shine on the players at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium this Sunday, but behind every great Grand Final is a team of officials preparing to play their own crucial role. Football NSW has confirmed the refereeing appointments for the NPL Women’s NSW and NPL Men’s NSW Grand Finals, with two talented officiating…
Read MoreFootball NSW Takes MiniRoos And Football Development On The Road To The Riverina
Football NSW recently took its programs and football development opportunities on the road, with representatives undertaking a two-day tour of the Riverina, visiting Wagga Wagga and Griffith to deliver Coles MiniRoos Gala Days and connect with local clubs and associations. The visit provided an opportunity to engage directly with players, coaches, volunteers and administrators while…
Read MoreSouth Coast Flame crowned 2026 League One Women’s Champions
The Football NSW League One Women’s competition came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday night after a pulsating Grand Final between South Coast Flame FC and Newcastle Jets FC, with the Flame holding their nerve to be crowned 2026 Champions. Grand Final: South Coast Flame FC 3-2 Newcastle Jets FC South Coast Flame FC lifted…
Read MoreTigers Hold Firm As St George FC Denied In Playoff First Leg
Northern Tigers and St George FC played out a frantic 0-0 draw in the first leg of the NPL Men’s NSW/League One Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff at North Turramurra Recreation Area on Saturday evening. In a contest played at high intensity from the opening whistle, St George will arguably walk away the more disappointed of the…
Read MoreParramatta FC Take Big Step Towards League One Return
Parramatta FC took a huge step towards returning to the League One Men’s competition, defeating Prospect United SC 4-1 in a fiery first leg of the 2026 Football NSW League One Men’s/League Two Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff. The Eagles controlled much of the contest and will take a commanding three-goal advantage into next Friday’s second leg,…
Read More2027 Football NSW Biological Maturation Process
As part of Football NSW youth competitions policy, players that are potentially disadvantaged from a physical perspective, due to later biological maturity, may be eligible to play in a lower age-category. Although players may be similar in terms of chronological age, their biological age can vary substantially, by as much as 5 years, due to…
Read MoreHistory And Survival Collide As Parramatta Meet Prospect
Parramatta FC and Prospect United SC will face off in the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s/League One Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff in a Western Sydney derby between two clubs with a big head-to-head history. For Parramatta FC, the aim is to take a big step towards getting the storied club back up the pyramid, with…
Read MoreOne Game, One Champion: Flame And Jets Set For Grand Final
The Football NSW League One Women’s Grand Final takes centre stage at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday night, with South Coast Flame FC taking on Newcastle Jets FC to see who will finish their season with silverware. Grand Final: South Coast Flame FC vs Newcastle Jets FC Sunday 6 September 2026 – 6:15pm, Valentine Sports…
Read MoreNPL Men’s NSW Place On The Line As Tigers Host St George
After a long 30-round season, the final spot in next year’s NPL Men’s NSW competition is up for grabs as Northern Tigers and St George FC face off over two legs across the next couple of weekends. Looking to earn a spot in the top tier of NSW football are Northern Tigers, who finished second…
Read MoreFootball NSW Names Coaching Group For 2027 National Futsal Championships
Football NSW has begun preparations for the 2027 National Futsal Championships (NFC) with the appointment of its head coaches across the state team program. The National Futsal Championships will be held on the Gold Coast from 12-16 January 2027, with Football NSW continuing its strong record at the national tournament after being crowned Member Federation…
Read MoreDulwich Hill FC Coaches Honoured For Helping Young Player
Two Dulwich Hill FC junior coaches have been recognised by Football NSW for their courage, composure and care after coming to the aid of an eight-year-old player who suffered a medical emergency during a JDL fixture earlier this month. Arthur Beltsos and John Giallourakis were coaching the Dulwich Hill Under-9 team when an opposing player…
Read MoreAll-Female Referee Crew Makes History At Nepean Grand Final
The Nepean Referees Group (NRG) celebrated an important milestone on last Saturday, with an all-female on-field referee crew appointed to officiate the Nepean Football Association’s Waratah Reserve Grade Grand Final. The Grand Final between Colo Soccer Club and Penrith FC was held at Jamison Park Synthetics on Saturday, 29 August, with three young NRG officials…
Read MoreHistory Awaits As Flame And Jets Battle For Championship Glory
The stage is set, the regular season is history and now there is just one game standing between South Coast Flame FC and Newcastle Jets FC and Championship glory. Football NSW has confirmed the fixture details for the FNSW League One Women’s Grand Final, with the two sides set to battle it out for the…
Read MoreProspect United And Parramatta FC Set For Promotion/Relegation Playoff
Football NSW has confirmed the fixture details for the all-important two-legged FNSW League One Men’s/FNSW League Two Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff between Prospect United and Parramatta FC. The two sides will meet across two crucial fixtures, with a place in the FNSW League One Men’s competition for the 2027 season on the line. Both matches will…
Read MoreRound 30 Review – League Two Men’s
The final round of action saw no shortage of goals and drama as every team signed off for the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. The Match of the Round saw Parramatta FC take form into their Promotion/Relegation Playoff matches against Prospect United SC with a commanding victory over Camden Tigers FC. Match of…
Read MoreSouth Coast Flame And Newcastle Jets Book Grand Final Berths
The Football NSW League One Women’s Grand Final is set after two dramatic semi-finals unfolded across the weekend, with South Coast Flame FC overcoming Marconi Stallions FC before Newcastle Jets FC defeated Premiers SD Raiders FC in a penalty shootout to book their places in the decider next Sunday at Valentine Sports Park. South Coast…
Read MoreRound 30 Review – League One Men’s
Round 30 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition brought the curtain down on the season in dramatic fashion, with Northern Tigers and Prospect United booking their positions in the post-season playoffs at either end of the table. Northern Tigers secured their promotion/relegation playoff spot by taking out our Match of the Round after Bankstown…
Read MoreFootball NSW Introduces Futsal Club Standards To Support Elite Club Development
Football NSW has introduced a new Futsal Club Standards framework designed to support the ongoing growth, development and sustainability of clubs participating in the organisation’s Elite Futsal competitions. The initiative provides clubs with a supportive benchmarking tool to identify strengths, areas for development and opportunities to continue enhancing their operations both on and off the…
Read MoreDaniel Schwarzer hangs up the gloves
They say ‘all good things come to an end’, but some modern-day footballers are opposing this theory for as long as they can, especially goalkeepers. But time does eventually catch up with everyone, and one such legend of the NSW football scene, Daniel Schwarzer, the decision to call time on his career is now, at…
Read MoreClub Capability Workshop Wraps Up Successful Season Of Coach Development
Football NSW recently delivered its final Club Capability Workshop of the 2026 season, bringing together Technical Directors and Heads of Program to explore how clubs can further develop creativity and decision-making within their training environments. Facilitated by Gareth Long from ACPE, the workshop challenged participants to consider how coaches can create player-centred environments that encourage…
Read MoreEvery Beat Matters Raffle Extended
Football NSW has extended the Every Beat Matters fundraising raffle, giving the football community another opportunity to help ensure clubs across the state have access to potentially life-saving defibrillators. With tickets priced at just $5, every contribution helps Football NSW work towards its goal of putting defibrillators into clubs across its entire footprint, while also…
Read MoreRound 30 Preview – League Two Men’s
Every team will want to end the season on a positive note, with plenty of positions still to fight for on the final ladder of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season in Round 30. The Match of the Round this week sees Camden Tigers FC look to shock promotion contenders Parramatta FC before…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s Finals Series Round 1 Preview
Four teams enter the Football NSW League One Women’s finals crucible, and over a fast and furious fortnight, one will emerge as the 2026 Champions. The Championship Series gets underway this weekend with two semi-final contests, as Marconi Stallions FC host South Coast Flame FC while Premiers SD Raiders FC face Newcastle Jets FC. With…
Read MoreRound 30 Preview – League One Men’s
After a long season, Round 30 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition is set to give us some answers in terms of the teams who qualify for the playoffs and who suffers the automatic drop. Match of the Round: Western City Rangers v Northern Tigers Saturday 29 August, 7pm – Popondetta Park All eyes…
Read MoreDanny Horstead Calls Time On More Than 30 Years Of Refereeing
The NPL Men’s NSW First Grade fixture between Blacktown City and Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday, 30 August will mark the final match of an outstanding refereeing career for Danny Horstead, bringing the curtain down on more than three decades of service to the game, including 15 years officiating at the highest level in NSW.…
Read MoreKnow A Grassroots Hero? Nominate Them For Community Sports Dad Of The Year
Every football club has one. The dad or father figure who is always there. Coaching a team, managing players, marking fields, running fundraisers, driving kids to training and games, or quietly taking care of the countless jobs that keep community sport moving. Now is the chance to recognise them. Nominations are open for Australia’s Community…
Read MoreRound 29 Review – League Two Men’s
Parramatta FC confirmed their spot in the promotion/relegation playoff following Round 29’s action of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. The Match of the Round this week saw Parramatta FC confirm their spot in second after defeating their nearest rivals for the playoff spot in Fraser Park FC. Match of the Round: Fraser Park FC…
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