NSW Government funding to bolster Enfield Rovers FC

Alex Bagdasarian11/10/2022 5:55 am06/11/2022

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The NSW Government, as part of the WestInvest Fund, has presented the first blueprint with $2 billion reserved for Community Projects.

This includes $400 million for 15 Local Government Areas in West and South West Sydney, for which Enfield Rover FC will benefit from.

Henley Park, located in the Burwood LGA and the home ground for Enfield Rovers, will receive $2.734 million to bring new life and vitality for two grounds to revamp the sport and recreational facilities.

The handful of projects designated in the aforementioned areas, will bring about vast benefits including:

A minimum of 13 new and reinvigorated parks
Over 15 brand new and improved community centres
Nine refurbished sports grounds and fields
Over 25km of new walking and cycling tracks
An increase of trees and greenery

In 1961, as a volunteer-driven community club, Enfield Rovers Football Club was established, who is part of the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA). From the past winter season the club had 601 registered players, with 23 percent being female participants.

With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand just around the corner, the development of Henley Park via the WestInvest Fund will attract more females to the club and take a step forward in achieving the strategic goal of 50/50 gender parity by 2027 set out by Football Australia.

The fans of Enfield Rovers have seen their club go through works that include:

A supply of watering land and subsoil drainage system (field 1 and 2)
The display and placing of new high quality turf (field 1 and 2)
An improved small sided synthetic field
Enhancing the existing amenity building

It is no doubt that once the improved renovation has been completed, it will have a facility to wish for across the many community football clubs in NSW.

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WA announce TV series for Sam Kerr’s children’s novels

George Arthur04/11/2026 6:55 am03/11/2026

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A new TV series based on Sam Kerr’s children’s books ‘Kicking Goals’ is set to begin filming in early 2027 in Western Australia.

The show follows a young Kerr before she became captain of the Matildas and a star at Chelsea FC. Set in her home state of WA, the story sees her navigate her way through growing up and chasing her dreams, alongside her family and friends, and the adventures that entailed.

Speaking to Screenwest, Kerr said, ‘It’s pretty surreal knowing that Kicking Goals is being adapted into a TV series. These stories are all about believing in yourself and having a go, so it feels really special that a whole new generation will get to experience them on screen.’

Co-authored by Fiona Harris, the books have been a success since their initial release in 2021, a period which has coincided with Kerr and her Matildas teammates growing from beloved within Australia’s football community, into a team of genuine national appeal and recognition. They are available nation-wide, sold at major retailers such as Big W and Dymocks.

The television adaptation will beproduced by Orange Entertainment for Paramount+.

‘Kicking Goals’ is set to inject AUD 5million into the WA economy and provide over 130 local jobs.

Creative Industries Minister of WA, Simone McGurk, said via WA GOV, ‘The series will showcase all that Western Australia has to offer – including our world-class talent, crew, and diverse locations – while celebrating the story of one of our sporting greats.’

Casting is currently underway, with a search for a young Kerr and her mates ongoing.

The months after the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australian and New Zealand saw an 11% increase in women and girl’s participation in football compared to the previous year, showing the direct impact the biggest stage can have on grassroots football.

Kerr has managed to build on that success and begin a new chapter, inspiring kids both on and off the field.

Former Socceroos captain set to headline coaching conference

George Arthur04/11/2026 5:55 am03/11/2026

Mark Mulligan. Credit A League

Mark Milligan – former Socceroos captain and Newcastle Jets Premiership-winning manager – is set to be the guest of honour at the 2026 Football NSW Coaching Conference, held at Valentine Sports Park from November 21st–22nd.

The annual conference represents Australia’s largest gathering of football coaches, and is set to include expert insight into coaching, practical sessions and development plans for attendees. Milligan will partake in a Q&A session with MC Stephanie Brantz on November 21, adding significant gravitas to the conference.

Chris Gallo, Football NSW Coach Education Manager spoke highly of Milligan via Football NSW.

‘Opportunities to hear from people who have experienced the game at the highest level are incredibly valuable for our coaches. Mark brings a unique perspective on leadership, performance and the demands of elite football, and we want our coaches to be able to take those insights back into their own environments,’ he said.

Milligan traversed the globe across a near-twenty year professional career that started in the old National Soccer League, concluded in the A-League, and took in time across Europe, the UK and Asia.

He represented the Socceroos with distinction across 80 appearances, selected by four seperate managers in World Cup squads, and was captain of the Olympic team in 2008. His nascent managerial career has already seen two trophies at Newcastle, where he is presently leading them in the Asian Champions League.

But it all began on the local pitches of Bankstown. Milligan is an authentic, home-grown product of Football NSW, and emblamatic of the rewards that can be reaped from investing in the beginning of a player’s journey.

With the conference already selling out, attendees can now expect to learn plemty from one of Australia’s most exciting, up-and-coming coaches.

The opportunity Football NSW are providing showcases their commitment in helping coaches develop, and their continued pledge of giving back to the game at its foundation.