Weekly update: NPL teams reveal additional partnerships for 2026

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Read here for this week’s update on all the recent partnership agreements across the NPL leagues.

NPL VIC:

Preston Lions FC

P3 Recovery Richmond – P3 Recovery specialise in helping clients maximise their recovery through ice baths, contrast therapy, infrared saunas and more.

Boss Designer Gardens Landscaping (recommitted partner) – Led by Preston supporter, Steve Spasevski, Boss Designer Gardens offers a full range of services including decking, turf, paving, concreting and more to tailor garden designs to their customers’ vision.

McDonald’s – With local restaurants across Preston, Thomastown, Kingsbury, Heidelberg, Northland and Epping, McDonald’s will join Preston Lions’ vast support network.

Mijak Constructions – With over 20 years of experience and specialising in an extensive variety of construction services, Mijak Constructions provides help with commercial carpentry, plastering and cladding to clients.

Novi Homes – Providing high-quality services in residential and commercial property developments, the team at Novi Homes consistently strives for perfection when creating exceptional properties.

Notion – A full-service agency which specialises in naming, brand identity and language, design, digital and merchandising. For over 20 years, the team has combined strategy, creativity and a client-focused model.

IGA Thomastown – Offering a wide range of produce, deli items and everyday essentials, IGA Thomastown are an essential part of the community known for quality products and customer service.

Wattyl – Providers of high-quality paints and coatings for over a century. They help customers by offering advice and helping them select the right shade for their projects.

Heidelberg United

Chemist Warehouse – As one of Australia’s largest health and wellbeing retail stores, Chemist Warehouse has grown from a single store in the western suburbs of Melbourne to over 500 nationwide.

Trailer Trash – Run by a proudly Victorian family, Trailer Trash offer services in waste solutions. They provide reliable, timely service and help businesses, worksites and homes ensure spaces are clear and de-cluttered.

Dandenong Thunder

JVS Group – As industrial packaging solutions experts, JVS Group have built a reputation as a trusted and reliable organisation.

BIOV8 Human Optimisation – With science-based assessments and personalised medical care, BIOV8 aims to help clients, whatever their needs are, across weight loss, injury prevention, cognitive performance and more.

 

Bentleigh Greens

Intralot Australia – Founded in 1992 in Athens, Greece, Intralot has since expanded into a leading global tech company, specialising in secure transaction processing and system monitoring. Intralot will join Bentleigh Greens as a sponsor

NPL NSW:

Marconi Stallions

Buonissimo Bakery – Led by award-winning Italian bakers, Buonissimo Bakery teams up with Marconi Stallions as another institution with proud Italian heritage. Their quality patisserie baked goods can be found in Australia’s biggest supermarkets.

Boncrete (recommitted partner) – Industry leaders in concrete construction, high-quality formwork and reinforcement for large scale commercial concrete projects in NSW.

Exclusive Bus Hire (recommitted partner) – Provider of reliable and professional bus services for a range of clients, including sports teams, schools, corporate groups and private events.

Mega Metals Australia (recommitted partner) – As a leading supplier of fencing, gates and hardware, Mega Metals Australia pride themselves on balancing quality products and competitive prices.

 

SD Raiders

Madden Landscapes – A strong supporter of SD Raiders Girls Youth League Two Ladies 15, Madden Landscapes provides excellent services in lawn care and landscape maintenance.

NPL QLD:

Brisbane City FC

uTenant – An Australian-owned platform which helps businesses locate warehousing, logistics providers and indystrial property. The team provides fast, transparent and reliable solutions to its clients.

B&D Insulation (recommitted partner) – A trusted provider of high-quality insulation for residential and commercial projects. Since 1990, they have delivered an extensive range of services across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

 

NPL TAS:

Launceston City

Vergola TAS (recommitted partner) – A reliable and trusted Vergola installer, providing outstanding service and products to clients seeking all-year-round solutions to using outdoor spaces.

Progress Switchboards – Ownded by Launceston City Life Member, Austin Fagan, Progress Switchboards design and manufacture custom switchboards for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.

Little Rivers Brewing Co. – Based in North East Tasmania, Little Rivers Brewing Co. strives to forge community connections with every beer poured and woodfired pizza cooked.

NPL SA:

West Adelaide SC

Mega Rewards –  Australia’s latest rewards platform offering deals, exclusive experiences and prize draws to its members.

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Football NSW announce price freeze for junior and youth players

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Image Credit: Football NSW

Football NSW has announced a fee freeze for junior and youth community players in 2027, continuing its pledge to keep the game accessible for everyone across the state. 

In addition, senior players aged 19 and above will see their registration fee increase by just $1.50. Both junior and youth player fees will remain the same at $54.43, whilst senior members will pay $107.50.

The fee freeze highlights Football NSW’s commitment to keeping the game financially convenient for both players and families. 

Football NSW CEO, John Tsatsimas, said via Football NSW, “Football is the game of the people, and we recognise the importance of keeping participation accessible for families across our state. By freezing our registration fees for junior and youth players in 2027, we are continuing to support the next generation of footballers and help ensure that cost is not an unnecessary barrier to participation.”

The decision comes following similar price freezes at Football Queensland and Northern NSW Football in 2025. 

Despite the governing bodies acting separately, their unity on maintaining affordability throughout the game is a welcome sign. Managing to keep fees at an fair rate for families is a key component in sustaining grassroots football across the country.

“We have worked hard to manage the pressures facing the game, particularly around insurance, while ensuring Football NSW can continue to deliver the services and support our clubs, associations and participants expect,” said Tsatsimas. 

Despite the cost of living crisis, it is important that the game remains accessible for everyone. Football NSW have identified that even during tougher financial times, they can keep it that way. 

Through diligent financial handling, especially with care surrounding insurance and inflation (more of which can be read here), they are prioritising the game long-term over a short financial gain.

This fee freeze will directly impact the senior players and the families of younger members, too. The decision makes football not only more accessible, but provides more opportunities for players to strive for the highest levels of the game. 

Football Victoria demands more Victorian Government support amid grassroots boom

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Marlborough Street Reserve. Credit Football Victoria

Football Victoria is targeting Victorian Government funding for Glen Eira FC, in order to improve the club’s facilities and accommodate a recent surge in participation.

The interest and demand in football across Melbourne is ever growing, and Glen Eira FC is one such example.

Located in Melbourne’s inner south-east, the club has more than 1,100 players with nearly 95% of them aged 18 or under. In the suburb of Bentleigh alone, football participation has increased 18% alongside female engagement growing 76% in recent years.

However, at Marlborough Street Reserve, the conditions of the pitch – specifically during winter – can curb accessibility. Wet weather, non-stop usage and limited capacity make it difficult to accommodate all club members. This results in restricted training and playing opportunities.

Lachlan Cole, Football Victoria’s Head of Government Relations & Facilities, said via Football Victoria: “The story at Glen Eira FC is one we are seeing right across Victoria and specifically in Metropolitan Melbourne. Participation is growing, particularly among juniors, women and girls, but the infrastructure needed to support that growth is buckling under the weight of demand.”

To tackle this, both Football Victoria and Glen Eira FC want to convert the existing pitch to a synthetic surface and provide improved lighting for the ground. This would create a more reliable environment for players and support the growing demand for football in that community.

Speaking to Football Victoria, Glen Eira FC President Odilia Wijburg said, “A new sporting precinct with a synthetic pitch would be a game changer, providing year-round access, supporting participation growth and creating a lasting community asset that will benefit local families for generations.”

These issues are not exclusive to just Victoria, but are instead seen nation-wide. Football NSW recently pledged over AUD 200,000 to three amateur clubs to help upgrade their facilities and support the local communities.

Despite the increased interest in the game, the lack of reliable infrastructure, especially in grassroots football, leaves not only local areas without proper facilities, but creates a complicated road for young players hoping to navigate to the top of the game. 

Without the support of the Victorian Government, grassroots football could suffer an underwhelming fate. If the game is not supported from the bottom, the top might not reap the rewards of the next generation. And if that happens, alongside local communities, both the domestic leagues and the international team may suffer.

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