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If you’re talking big games, football doesn’t come any bigger in VPL2 than this Saturday’s blockbuster. First versus second. Eltham Redbacks hosting North Geelong Warriors.  The title chase hanging tantalisingly in the balance. Get yourself down to The Web – this is unmissable. The Redbacks showed incredible grit and determination last week, turning around a…

Crunch time is here for the Redbacks’ VPLW Women, as Southern United visit Eltham North Reserve this week with points increasingly vital at the lower end of the table. Last week, Eltham took home a point from a tricky away encounter with Bayside Argonauts.  Paige Foa opened the scoring with a sharp finish, continuing her…

The Eltham Redbacks women will have to shake off a heartbreaking last-minute defeat against Banyule City as they travel to Shipston Reserve on Sunday afternoon, in what shapes as another six-pointer in the fight against relegation from VPLW.  Eltham led Banyule 1-0 at halftime, as American import Paige Foa scored her third goal for the…

A return to The Web on Friday night provides the perfect opportunity for the Eltham Redbacks men to bounce back, as they host relegation-threatened Werribee City in a crucial game for both clubs.  A disappointing 2-0 away defeat to Altona City over the weekend has seen the Redbacks drop to 3rd in VPL2, a point…

The VPL2 title race continues to deliver more thrills, spills and unexpected twists each and every week than a prestige TV drama. The Eltham Redbacks head into Friday night with the weight of expectation on their shoulders, after relinquishing top spot in the league in a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Boroondara-Carey Eagles. The Redbacks…

After a tough run of results, the Redbacks have a golden opportunity to get back on the winners’ list this Friday night, as they host Banyule City at Eltham North Reserve.  Eltham’s streak of five consecutive defeats has come amidst a murderers’ row of fixtures, featuring Avondale, Keilor Park and Bundoora United, the three top…

Eltham Redbacks Senior Women are back on the road this Sunday afternoon, seeking an important response and much-needed points against Melbourne University SC at Princes Park Oval. The recent stretch of matches has been tough on the Redbacks, most recently culminating in a challenging 4-0 away loss to a formidable Keilor Park side. Despite battling…

The Eltham Redbacks men will head to Wilcox Field in high spirits on Saturday, on the heels of an emphatic road win away at Epping Stadium in Round 17.  The Redbacks trailed early as Whittlesea United tucked home a rebound, but were swiftly level thanks to a special goal from Nicky Edwards. Cutting from the…

It was one of the most dramatic finishes in years. Eltham Redbacks 3-2 Whittlesea United in February will live long in the memory of all those who were fortunate enough to be in attendance at Eltham North Reserve.  Trailing to a Lewis Shannon header, Eltham equalised thanks to a peach of a free kick from…

After an intense top-of-the-table clash saw the Eltham Redbacks draw 2-2 with Essendon Royals last week, the lads are back home at The Web this Saturday, ready to tackle an in-form Goulburn Valley Suns outfit. Last week’s battle at Cross Keys Reserve was a thriller. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, Eltham roared back through Josh Dennett’s…