Confidence is rising at Eltham North Reserve following a commendable 1-1 draw against high-flying Calder United last weekend. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Redbacks demonstrated impressive resilience to level proceedings through the ever-dangerous Chiharu Shimizu, who continues to prove herself an indispensable presence in the Redbacks’ attack. Indeed, the Redbacks could consider themselves unlucky…

It’s a top-of-the-table blockbuster this weekend as Eltham Redbacks head to CB Smith Reserve to take on Brunswick Juventus, in what promises to be a defining clash in the 2025 VPL2 title race. After a frustrating goalless draw at home against Springvale White Eagles, the Redbacks remain perched at the summit of the league –…

Not long ago, Calder United were once the dominant force in Victorian women’s football. Boasting attacking talents like Aleks Sinclair, Catherine Zimmerman, and Angie Beard, they won three Championships in 2016, 2019, and 2022, and would surely have lifted another if not for the onset of the pandemic. Calder scored an outrageous 133 goals in…