Football
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Dea efforts reap praise
ESSENDON VFL coach Dan Jordan has praised former Imperials footballer Matt Dea’s leadership following the end of the Bombers’ 2019 campaign at the hands of…
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Out on a high: Irymple premiership coaches call it a day
THEY have taken their team back to the top of the pile again, but Will Callow and Todd George won’t coach Irymple in 2020. The…
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Sunraysia footy clubs get AFL boost
SUNRAYSIA football clubs will save more than $60,000 from next year after AFL Victoria scrapped affiliation fees as part of an $18 million investment into…
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Party time as Swallows bask in SFNL final glory
WET weather did little to dampen the spirits at Irymple’s mad Monday celebrations at the Irymple Hotel. It has been a solid couple of days…
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Under 18s: Another premiership to add to the trophy case
Mildura have once again shown their dominance of junior football by claiming their third successive premiership with an 18-point win over Ouyen United. To win…
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Pezz ‘living in the moment’
IRYMPLE’S Nick Pezzaniti is well known for his flamboyant goal celebrations and his ability to do the flashy things on the field people notice. The…
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We played a bit safe, admits Imps coach
IMPERIALS coach Adam Hartlett was so disappointed with Saturday’s grand final loss to Irymple he struggled to address his players in the rooms after the…
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An Irymple son’s pride
MICHAEL Dimasi says he feels vindicated as an SFNL premiership player for Irymple. The hard-running, nuggety midfielder kicked an important goal on Saturday in Saturday’s…
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Reserves: Shocked Roo reserves beat tough times
“SURREAL, just surreal,” was how Wentworth’s reserves coach described his team’s 13-point premiership triumph over Irymple at City Oval on Saturday. “Not a chance, no…
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Irymple is hungry for more
IRYMPLE has its redemption story. This time last year the Swallows were licking their wounds after a thrilling SFNL grand final loss to Ouyen United.…
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Galbraith runs into a letdown
WHEN Imperials’ Ben Galbraith looks back on his football career, he will realise what a great achievement winning the John Groves Medal for the best…
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Mighty Swallows win an epic encounter
IRYMPLE claimed their third premiership flag from 10 consecutive finals campaigns with a heroic seven-point victory over Imperials at City Oval on Saturday. In an…