Perth Glory ALW to play at Sam Kerr Football Centre next season

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Perth Glory has confirmed that its A-League Women’s team will host their home games for the 2024/25 season at the Sam Kerr Football Centre.

Situated in Queens Park, this cutting-edge venue, which opened in July 2023, served as a training hub for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and welcomed several international teams.

Sam Kerr is the Glory’s best ever player and the world class striker produced incredible goal scoring numbers, with 57 goals in just 71 appearances for the Glory, becoming their all-time record scorer. It was a period of her career that launched her into Europe.

The world-class facility was developed with funding from both the State and Australian governments, with contributions of $34.55 million and $16.25 million, respectively, and was specifically created with the purpose of becoming the main training facility for the Matildas in Perth on top of hosting women’s NPL matches. It will now introduce A-League Women’s fixtures for the first time.

The centre includes two full-size elite pitches, three five-a-side pitches, seating for approximately 700 spectators, change rooms, office and meeting spaces, and extensive parking.

Perth Glory Women’s team spent the last three seasons at Macedonia Park, home of NPL WA club Stirling Macedonia. It is the same ground used by Glory’s men’s team in the 2022/23 season whilst HBF Park had ongoing renovations.

Glory CEO Anthony Radich believes that the new venue will provide an ideal home for the club’s ALW side and potentially to become a new fortress.

“We’re excited to be playing at the Sam Kerr Football Centre and are very appreciative to Football West and VenuesWest for their support in making this move possible,” Radich said in a club statement.

“We will always be grateful for the support we received from Stirling Macedonia during our time at Macedonia Park hosting both our Men’s and Women’s games.

“They were incredible hosts who were genuinely committed to the betterment of our game.

“I would like to sincerely thank President Luke Pavlos, Vice-President Chris Velios and everyone involved at the club for all of their hard work and contribution over the last few years.

“We are also very appreciative of the support the City of Canning provided for our move to the Sam Kerr Football Centre.

“With the incredible growth and professionalism of the women’s game, the Sam Kerr Football Centre now offers our players, Members and fans state-of-the-art facilities which will only help to elevate the game and take it to new levels.

“We cannot wait to get our 2024/25 ALW campaign underway in November.”

Football West CEO and Glory legend Jamie Harnwell is excited at the prospect of the terrific new facility hosting ALW matches.

“The Sam Kerr Football Centre was designed to be the home of football in WA and hosting the Glory Women here serves to reinforce that aim,” Harnwell mentioned in the Perth Glory statement.

“It provides an opportunity for the community to come together in a family-friendly environment and support our elite-level women on the national stage.

“This move is another example of Football West and Perth Glory working collaboratively to drive the game forward here in WA.”

This move to the Sam Kerr Football Centre is a smart one, making use of the new world class facility used by four international teams during the 2023 Women’s World Cup and situated in the heart of Perth, making accessibility easy for new potential fans.

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Football QLD to team up with Restore Function Physiotherapy

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Football Queensland announced last week it will be partnering with Restore Function Physiotherapy in a multi-year collaboration.

Elite preparation and performance

By establishing a long-term partnership with a business dedicated to supporting athletes in the region, Football Queensland are showing their commitment to supporting current and future players in their physical preparation.

Furthermore, by ensuring injuries are kept at bay through physiotherapy, strength and conditioning services, Restore Function Physiotherapy will help Football Queensland to keep their most talented players fit and firing throughout the season.

Football Queensland CEO, Robert Cavallucci, expressed his delight at establishing the alliance and what it means for Football Queensland’s football development going forward.

“Our partnership with Restore Function Physiotherapy is a key step in continuing to raise the standard of FQ Academy and State Team programs,” Cavallucci said via press release.

“Restore Function Physiotherapy will deliver a range of services across our boys’ and girls’ pathways, including training and match coverage, injury screening, rehabilitation and high performance support,” he continued.

“The experience everyone at Restore Function Physiotherapy bring from elite sport will help to further professionalise our programs and support the long-term development and wellbeing of Queensland players.”

 

Supporting long-term development

As Football Queensland looks to build a sustainable footballing future across the region, prioritising players’ health will be essential. With training partners like Restore Function Physiotherapy, clubs can help their players become elite athletes, ultimately improving the footballing standards on the pitch.

Restore Function Physiotherapy Owner and Founder, Miranda O’Hara, revealed her pride at having established an alliance with Football QLD for the upcoming season and beyond.

“We’re proud to partner with Football Queensland and support its Academy and State Team players with high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy and high performance programs,” O’Hara said via press release.

“Our role is to work closely with players and staff to deliver injury prevention, rehabilitation and S&C programs that support sustainable high performance and long-term athlete development.”

It is clear that the impact of a partnership between Football QLD and Restore Function Physiotherapy goes far beyond a mere commercial venture. It is an alliance which can help a local business, as well as nurture future talents coming through the Football QLD system.

Ultimately, by providing Queensland players with elite training and support networks, a distinct culture of excellence and professionalism is created before they step onto the pitch.

 

Read more about Restore Function Physiotherapy and the services they provide here.

 

Who are the Key Speakers at the 2026 FV Club Administrator Conference?

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Football Victoria (FV) has confirmed the expert lineup for the 2026 Club Administrator Conference, set to take place at The Home of The Matildas on Saturday, 7 February.

While the annual forum remains a staple of the pre-season calendar, the 2026 edition arrives against a backdrop of increasing administrative complexity for the state’s grassroots ecosystem. Consequently, this year’s schedule moves beyond standard networking to prioritise specific subject matter experts who address three distinct pressure points: digital transition, infrastructure investment, and operational risk management.

Digital and Infrastructure Strategy

For club administrators, the immediate operational focus remains the integration of the new Dribl platform. However, FV’s Head of Government Relations & Strategy, Lachlan Cole, drives the broader strategic conversation.

Cole dissects the Facilities Strategy 2025-2035 during the “Level The Playing Field” session. Crucially, a bipartisan panel featuring Parliamentary Friends of Football Co-Conveners Anthony Cianflone MP and John Pesutto MP joins him. With the 2026 state election looming, their involvement offers clubs a rare mechanism to understand how to leverage political support for infrastructure funding.

Risk and Compliance

The burden of compliance on volunteers remains a central theme. Tom Dixon, National Manager at Play by the Rules, confronts the tightening regulatory environment regarding member protection. Dixon delivers a technical breakdown on complaints management, specifically targeting the tangible liability risks that volunteer boards face.

Moreover, Outside the Locker Room CEO Todd Morgan turns the lens toward the psychosocial environment. Morgan presents frameworks for managing mental well-being, equipping administrators with the tools to navigate high-pressure sporting contexts.

Further strengthening the governance focus, FV Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Project Manager Sophie Byrnes outlines the organisation’s new DEI Framework. Her session examines how clubs embed these standards into core business operations rather than treating them as peripheral activities. This structural approach finds a complement in Tarik Bayrakli. Bringing seven years of development experience, Bayrakli presents the ‘A.W.E.S.O.M.E.’ framework, a systematic methodology designed to help committees move beyond simple punitive measures and address club culture at the source.

Ultimately, this speaker lineup represents a shift from general club development to specific technical upskilling, reflecting the professionalisation required of modern volunteer committees.

 

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