Category: Teams

Up in the mountains: A history of the Mountains

By Kab To

The District of Origin is back, and it all starts with the mountains and the city facing off at Mountain Ash Arena. For the occasion Mountain District Corespondent Kab To looks at the history of football in the mountains district.

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Mountain Ash Arena

The Mountains where first introduced in the first District of Origin season as a way to get fans acknowledging the football revenue in the Mountains District before the introduction of the Cockatoos football club, in 2023. The first match was played between the Mountains and the Bushland at the currently under construction Eucalyptus Arena. The tv audience was large, and the attendance then reckoned a sold out Eucalyptus Arena. It was the second most popular District of Origin match, after the thriller between the Forest and the City.

The Cockatoos where a different story, after they played in the 2023 season. This was many due to the fact that the majority of Mountains a-grade stars where aged, and played for a different club. The cockatoos list at that point, was full of under developed 19 and 20 year olds. They then sacked their development coach, and received a fantastic new one. Two years on, they win the premiership.

In the off-season of 2023, Eucalyptus Arena had a new grandstand built. In 2024 the attendance trickled upwards. But, in 2025 the attendance skyrocketed with many sold out matches. In this off-season Eucalyptus Arena is receiving a major upgrade, with triple the seating being built and a new train station for the introduction of a second mountains district team, the Koalas. This upgrade was meant to be completed by now, but due to severe protests, it has been delayed. This meant the first District of Origin match had to be moved.

Luckily, the Koalas training venue had to be upgraded, midway through the 2025 season. Mountain Ash Arena, home of the olympic games BMX event, is primed for its first ever FCFL style match. Much smaller, with a bowl shaped stands and a closing roof, the new like venue is slick sight painted all black with the distinctive green gum leaves painted on the sides. The tour kicks off here.

Football has evolved significantly in the Mountains District, from being disregarded to having two teams, two venues and the reigning premiers.

Tomorrow, Tom Shankè delivers a profile of footy in the heart of it all: The City District.

Premiers set to play at Mountain Ash, Three new teams make their debut.

By Colin Patterson

Your Thundurus Thursday clash is set to be a stunner, with two new teams making their debut under the lights at Waratah Park.

Anybody who has watched even a snippet of the MBFL will know what to expect. The Wattlebirds have been in record form since their announced introduction to the FCFL later last season. In the last MBFL season they finished a slice away from the top spot, only failing to the Cockatoos Reserves. With some great young talent, the Wattlebirds are set to shine on Thursday.

The Emus however, have not had such luck in the PFL. After being destroyed by the Magpies Reserves at Sycamore Farms Oval last week and finishing at the bottom of the ladder, they look to “wipe their slate clean” on Thursday.

Emus players walking dejectly from an PFL match against the Magpies at Sycamore Farms Oval.

On Friday night the reigning premiers play the slowly improving Snakes side. The Cockatoos where meant to kick off their season at Eucalyptus Arena, but due to the unexpected protests last year from the heritage council, the upgrades are still delayed and Eucalyptus Arena is not fit to play. They will instead play at the newly upgraded Mountain Ash Arena as a home game.

The Snakes might still have a chance in competing with the premiers. Their form has been steadily improving in the FFL, and they have some good young talent. They finished second in close competition with the Wombats Reserves, and won the premiership later last week against the Wombats.

The Snakes FFL team celebrating their premiership at Benjo’s Oval.


Round 1 Preview: Weekday Slots

By Coen Pearson

For those who didn’t hear, it was all action at Sunset Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Magpies turned around, and displayed that practice pays off.
At the end of last season, the Magpies Footy Club made numerous changes to staffing positions. Firstly, a new head coach was appointed, and then a new list manager. After finishing last, last season they received a ton of young talent. The number one draft pick, Ashton Rourke run amok, kicking 2 of the magpies three goals and earning best on ground. The Kookaburras side had also lost a lot of veterans to retirement but had a stunner of a trade period. Where does the season go? We can only wait and see.

The Lyrebirds put down the Koalas with five unanswered goals in a row in Q3. Greg Jimoth received best on ground with a ton of hitouts and a legendary goal.

Two new teams look to add their names to the winners list

By Tom Shankè

The grand final is here and the FCFL world is pumped.

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Sunset Stadium

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Date Time League Season
July 20, 2025 3:54 pm FCFL 2025 Finals

This is both teams first taste of finals footy. The Roos, who have sat on top all season, face the rising challenge in the underdog Cockatoos.

The Roos have dominated all season. They have won 7 games and lost 2, both at home. They managed to just overcome the Wombats at home and now they play the Cockatoos there.

The Cockatoos have won 5 and lost 4. Virtually un-injured they are in magnificent form.

We now take a look at both teams standings.

In 2023, when the Cockatoos where introduced,

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Updated: THE FINALS RACE IS ON

By Coen Pearson, Tom Shankè

The finals teams are in. Our reporters analyse every team’s chances.

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  1. Sitting on the top of the ladder, the Kangaroos have had a magnificent season. They are 7-1 and 1 draw. However, they had a horror loss to the Platypus in Round 9. They still don’t have their star mid or their star forwards. There are holes everywhere in this young side. The question is, can the Roos continue their dream season? Can they beat the Wombats?

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Sunset Stadium

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Date Time League Season
July 20, 2025 3:54 pm FCFL 2025 Finals

2. The ever consistent Kookaburras. This is their third season in a row in the finals. Sitting at 7-2. They are the oldest team in the competition, but they hold the record for the most wins ever. They have lost a few players this season, but they still are playing pretty well. Coming off a win over the reigning premiers with virtually no injures they must be feeling good. But can they overcome the Cockatoos? We can only wait.

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Queen's Palace Stadium

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Date Time League Season
July 20, 2025 3:54 pm FCFL 2025 Finals

3. The Wombats. The reigning premiers. They have had a rocky season, being 5-4. They have an injury list that goes through the roof. Now with another great mid out, they will have a mighty test against the top-of-the ladder Roos. But their defence has not yet been hit by the injury storm. That will be the decider on Thursday.

4. The mighty Cockatoos have climbed the ranks to reach fourth. Finishing 7th last year (out of 8), they have progressed forward, and with the help of a new CEO and Senior Coach they turned around. They sitting at 5-4 and have only lost one game at home. After having troubles last week in the Desert District against the Echidnas, the new agreement with the Heritage Council should make it easier to compete on Friday night.

The final matchup.

By Colin Patterson

The final game of the home and away season will see the Wombats playing the Kookaburras at The Bowl.

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The Bowl

The Wombats have been troubled of late with lots of stars off injured. The veterans Kookaburras team however will have regained their full side. The Kookaburras are already in the finals, but the Wombats need to win to stay in.

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The Echidnas finals chances also depend on the Wombats losing.

Echidnas outsmart Cockatoos in dense fog

By Vandaloo Sig

The Echidnas came out on top of the troubled Cockatoos in a foggy Desert District this afternoon. The Echidnas who are now 5th, need the Wombats to lose by a lot if they want to be in the top four.

Results

TeamH1ScoreTotalOutcome
Echidnas163737Win
Cockatoos143333Loss

The Cockatoos however, have fallen to 7th with the Platypus climbing up to 6th. Travis Boat was also removed from the game with what looked like a serious injury.

Echidnas

# Player Position Goals
Bugalegs BoothagenDefender0
17Daisy Smith Forward3
Jacob TroyMidfielder0
Johnson JohnsonRuck0
Peter CobDefender0
Wadledet JrMidfielder1
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Cockatoos

# Player Position Goals
Alistar PooForward1
Diana TroglutaDefender0
Edith Wright-CombForward0
Joseph Vi DiRuck2
Smithy McSmithDefender0
34Travis Boat Midfielder0
Vandamire Cho 34Midfielder0
 Total 3

Daisy Smith was best on ground after kicking three goals.

Cockatoos struggle to leave Bushlands District as protests ramp up.

By Tom Shankè

Echidnas v Cockatoos has been postponed to Sunday as the Cockatoos team are blocked into Eucalyptus Arena, following serious protests from the heritage council. After the announcement from the league to upgrade Eucalyptus Arena, protests have been interrupting the Cockatoos training all week. But they ramped up this afternoon as the Cockatoos attempted to leave Eucalyptus Arena to depart for Desert Country.

Following this, the league has a put a pause on Eucalyptus Arena upgrade works and waiting until and arrangement can be met.

“We deescalated the situation until we can come to an agreement that serves both parties. Says FCFL CEO at Eucalyptus Arena this evening. We ave agreed to let the Cockatoos leave to play the game and during the week, that they can train.”

The match has been moved to tomorrow morning.

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Date Time League Season
July 20, 2025 3:54 pm FCFL 2025

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Blackwood Oval

Magpies win third straight wooden spoon

By Coen Pearson

In wet conditions, the Frogs decimated the young Magpies at Agapantha Arena. The magpies left the ground looking dejected, but as revealed at a post-match press conference from Ida Tranlenski (Head Coach of the Magpies) the club had decided they needed the young quality draft picks.

Results

TeamTotalOutcome
Frogs53Win
Magpies16Loss

The Frogs however, wanted to prove themselves and won their second win at home.

Super Saturday deciders.

By Coen Pearson

This Super Saturday there are two epic clashes. Frogs and Magpies first up, at Agapantha Arena.

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Swampy Stadium

The Frogs, who are sitting 9th on the ladder will be play the Magpies to determine who will the wooden spoon. If the Magpies lose, it will be their third straight wooden spoon. The Frogs, who are a more competitive team will probably try to demolish them as the Magpies are hunting for number one draft pick.

Then, the race for the finals is on. Two teams competing for fourth position will play a stunner at Blackwood oval. The Echidnas, who where 10th in round 3, are now looking hot since they received ten star players from the Lorikeets.

The Cockatoos have had their home training interrupted all week with Heritage Council protests. Also having to travel such a long distance with little break will be harsh for the away side.

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Blackwood Oval