PILA and Football Victoria aim to promote local football

PILA goal posts

As the official goal post partner of Football Victoria and numerous other state football associations nationally, PILA is known for its support of football at all levels, PILA has previously worked with various venues, clubs, schools, and affiliates, ranging from community grassroots programs to professional settings.

The collaboration aims to promote the development of local football in Victoria through close collaboration between the two organisations.

PILA, a family-owned Australian company specialising in sports equipment and streetscape solutions, focuses primarily on flagpoles and goal posts.

The company has established a strong reputation across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for delivering reliable products.

PILA’s goal posts meet FIFA, Football Australia, and Australian Standards, ensuring they adhere to the highest safety and performance requirements. This includes supplying FIFA-compliant goal posts to The Home of the Matildas.

Additionally, PILA utilises technology to enhance the durability and safety of their products, minimising the risk of injury.

Managing Director of PILA, Reece Wooldridge explained the importance of the collaboration and how the equipment enables player safety.

“Equipment safety is a paramount concern in football, and our goal posts are designed with this in mind. Enhancing safety standards, we utilise technology to produce goal posts that are not only durable but also reduce the risk of injury. Our partnership with Football Victoria provides local clubs and facilities with access to equipment that prioritises player safety, which is crucial for fostering a secure and enjoyable playing environment,” Wooldridge explained to Soccerscene.

“Our football goals are designed to suit both natural and synthetic turf soccer fields. We offer ground sleeve or portable bases with wheels, to make installation and off-season goal post removal and storage quick and affordable.

“We manufacture two goal post ranges; our PRO Range is suited to elite venues, and our economical CLUB Range is perfect for sports clubs, schools, and training fields. We have goal sizes to suit all levels of competition including 4-a-side, 5-a-side, 6-a-side, 7-a-side, 9-a-side, and 11-a side competition.”

Through this partnership with Football Victoria, local clubs and facilities will benefit from access to equipment that prioritises player safety, contributing to a secure and enjoyable environment for all participants. The collaboration not only enhances the quality of facilities but also promotes safer playing conditions, fostering the growth of football at all levels across Victoria.

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

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

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.

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