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01/11/2026

game 012. not in their hands any more.

game 011, away to Magic United, went unfilmed. Its highlights open this episode.

Magic United now sit two points clear at the top of the table. For Northern Rivers to go up, they have to keep winning and hope Magic drop points — something no side has managed against them this season.

Johnny Stambolieff is back in the squad after a long lay-off. Basile Delgrange has two weeks left before he returns to France.

Northern Rivers Football Club play in FQPL 4 South Coast — the fifth tier of Queensland football, four divisions below the National Premier Leagues, on the far north coast of New South Wales.

Season One follows the club through the league season.

Full episode on YouTube.

31/10/2026

🏆 FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Zali Black ⚡

A year of blood, sweat and tears - and an extraordinary commitment to getting better.

Our two-time Emerging Matilda earned back-to-back selections following a silver medal in 2025. In 2026, Zali took on the challenge of playing across both our Under 15 Boys and FQPL3 Women, training four nights a week before backing up for games on Friday night and Saturday morning.

Her GPS numbers had coaches checking twice! The running she produced week after week reflected the effort she gave every time she stepped onto the pitch.

Behind those performances was so much extra work: individual sessions, strength and conditioning, game reviews and a determination to keep pushing towards her goals, even through the tough moments.

That hard work and her standout performances earned Zali an invitation to Brisbane Roar earlier this year, where she met staff, completed physical assessments and received a program to take away and work on. She also earned selection in the 2026 NSWCCC 18 Years & Under Girls Football team. 👏

Alongside her own football, Zali began her coaching journey, helping across multiple Northern Rivers programs and giving back to the next generation of players.

Congratulations Zali, our Female Player of the Year! An incredible season, earned through so much effort, sacrifice and heart. ❤️

31/10/2026

1 day to go. 🔴⚫

QPL 3 Women & U18 Girls: our first session is TOMORROW.

📅 Sunday 1 November
⏰ 3:30pm
📍 Cavanbah Centre, Byron Bay

Come along, meet QPL 3 Women’s Head Coach Andy Morrison and the team, and see what 2027 at Northern Rivers is all about.

Whether you’re chasing the Emerging Matildas, ready for your next step, or an experienced player wanting to test yourself against the Gold Coast’s best, there’s a place for you here. 👟

Can’t make it tomorrow? We’ll run a couple of trial sessions, then possibly some open training sessions before the squad is finalised, so there’s still time to get involved.

👉 Our plans for 2027 are on the second slide.

👇 Tag a friend who needs to be there, and bring them along.

Register via the link in bio, or just come down and say hi.

For the Region, We Rise. 🔥

31/10/2026

🏆 YOUNG FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Harriette Rich ⚡

Over the past few years, Hattie has continued to wow us with her performances, taking on every challenge with determination and an incredible attitude.

This season in particular, playing up in our Under 12 Boys team, Hattie has impressed week after week against the boys. She never complains, always gives 100% and lets her football do the talking, earning her this year’s Young Female Player of the Year award.

She has also represented Northern NSW Football in Japan and earned selection in the NSW PSSA Girls Football team after impressing for Polding at the State Championships. 👏

Since her early days in Little Rivers, it’s been a joy to watch Hattie grow in ability and confidence while keeping that same humble attitude and huge smile.

Congratulations on a fantastic season, Hattie! We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and the way you go about it. ❤️

31/10/2026

📰 WANTED: 2027 Club Partners

Ambitious local business seeks football club for a long-term relationship. Must love the Northern Rivers. 🔴⚫

We’re opening Expressions of Interest for our 2027 partners. Shirt fronts, sleeves, training kit and pitch-side signage are all on the table.

Put your name on the region’s own football club and back the players, coaches and families who make it happen every week.

📩 Register your interest: https://bit.ly/4B2B7tj
📧 [email protected]

For the Region, We Rise. 🔥

30/10/2026

🏆 GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Male — Liam McNamara
Female — Harper Warren

Liam and Harper have earned this recognition through their outstanding performances in goal throughout the season. Their consistency, courage and ability to step up in important moments have made a valuable contribution to their teams.

Goalkeeping comes with plenty of pressure, and both have shown the composure and determination to meet that challenge, backing themselves and giving their teammates confidence. 🧤

Congratulations on a fantastic season and a well-deserved award, Liam & Harper!

30/10/2026

🧤 THANK YOU, HARPER!

Another Northern Rivers goalkeeper takes the next step, with Harper Warren heading to Queensland to play Academy League football! 👏

What an incredible journey so far for our Female Goalkeeper of the Year. A phenomenal young keeper and a wonderful person, Harper leaves with our thanks and plenty of support as she takes on this exciting opportunity.

Harper, thank you for everything you’ve brought to Northern Rivers Football. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. ❤️

The Northern Rivers is a hotbed of goalkeeping talent, and we’d love to help more girls discover just how far they can go.

Are you a female goalkeeper looking for coaching, guidance and an opportunity to develop? Or a player keen to give goalkeeping a go? Come along to our Northern Rivers Football trials over the next few weeks. We’d love to meet you and help you take your next step. 🧤

Message us to find out more!

30/10/2026

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN GOALKEEPER DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNERS

Male — Oscar East-Lee
Female — Lilly Matthews

Oscar and Lilly have stood out for their fantastic attitude to training and commitment to becoming better goalkeepers. They bring a willingness to learn, take feedback on board and put in the effort needed to keep improving.

Whether working on the fundamentals or tackling a new challenge, both have shown patience, determination and a positive approach. These awards recognise the work they put in each week and the pride they take in their development. 🧤

Congratulations, Oscar & Lilly — keep up the great work!

29/10/2026

We’re hiring 🧤 Applications close when someone claims the gloves.

After four wonderful years at Northern Rivers Football, the last two as our captain, Rosie is moving on. Rosie, thank you for every save, every word in the huddle and every week you led this group. You leave big gloves to fill and a team that’s better for having you in it. For the Region, you rose. ❤️

So the search is on for our next QPL 3 Women’s goalkeeper for 2027.

Come along to a trial this Sunday or next Thursday:
📅 Sunday 1 November, 3.30–5.00pm
📅 Thursday 5 November, 6.30–8.00pm

You’ll train with our goalkeeper coach Paul Butts, who holds an FA B Diploma, and get specialist goalkeeper sessions every week.

Open to women of all ages. Know a keeper? Tag them below 👇

Register: https://tr.ee/NuSJ6B 🔴

28/10/2026

🏆 SENIOR MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Bryce Pettingil ⚡

Bryce represents everything we value at Northern Rivers Football. He works incredibly hard on his game, faces setbacks with courage and brings a real ambition to keep improving.

He arrives early, stays late and is always there to help pack away. An incredible teammate and a role model for our younger players, Bryce leads by example through his actions, his attitude and the care he shows for those around him.

We’re so grateful to have had Bryce on board for our inaugural year. Congratulations on a thoroughly deserved award, Bryce! 👏❤️

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Cavanbah Centre, 249 Ewingsdale Road
Byron Bay, NSW
NSW2481

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