Northern FL
Whittlesea has reappointed Garry Ramsay as coach for next year’s Northern Football League season, with the option to sign on for 2027. “The signing of Garry to continue as coach gives the club the stability that is required to build a strong foundation, that has a positive club culture, effective leadership, player development, community engagement and overall club success,” the club said. Andrew Fairchild has also re-signed as assistant coach.
AFL Victoria
Victoria’s 20 state and metropolitan football governing bodies have aligned with AFL Victoria to formally endorse a unified strategic direction for the game’s future. The newly established Victorian Community Football Charter is a culmination of more than two years of collaboration. It marks the first time the state’s football bodies have aligned under a shared philosophy that through strong relationships, clearer governance, and effective structures, Victorian community football can thrive.
Northern FL
Northern Football League division 1 finals are on the move this season. The league announced on Wednesday that division 1 finals this season would be played at Epping Recreation Reserve. In recent times, all division 1 finals have been played at Preston City Oval, along with women’s grand finals. Venues for the men’s division 2 and division 3 finals series, including their respective grand finals, will be confirmed in the coming days, alongside the announcement of the of the women’s divisions grand final venue.
DVCA
Thomastown has appointed Nick Nteris as coach for next year’s Diamond Valley Cricket Association. Nteris joins the club from Northern Socials, where he held several leadership roles, including guiding their women’s team to a premiership. “He also brings valuable experience from his time as assistant coach at Dennis,” Thomastown said on social media. Thomastown finished with two wins in the 2024-25 season as the side finished bottom of the Mash Shied.
