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The Swamp District: Mud, Sweat and Fun

By Coen Pearson

The bounce is portrayed with a squelch of ball on mud. The humidity makes sweat pour. The flys swarm the screaming fans at the fence. A distinctive thump, as a mud armoured ball is kicked down towards the goals. The fans whistle and hoot. But, then the distinctive boom boom of the drums and the harsh sound of the trumpets. This is footy at Swampy Stadium.

They say, that the best way to experience local footy in the FCFL is to visit the Swamp District. But it hasn’t always been this way. Back when the City Football League (CFL) combined with the much smaller Swamp football league (SFL), made up of the Snakes and the even smaller, Frogs. In the CFSL (City Swamp Football League), both teams played at Agapantha Arena. Agapantha Arena, (now Swampy Stadium, had no grandstands, no rooms, no flashy scoreboard, it was basically the flattest, less boggy area of the Swamp. But it did have a small space for small orchestra. This orchestra defined footy in the Swamp. Big drums, loud trumpet, violins, all after each home teams goal. It soon become a place City folk loved to play footy. Then, in 2023 it was proposed that the Frogs join the FCFL.

For the Frogs to join to become part of the FCFL, they had to compete with the likes of the new Sunset Stadium, and the famous Queen’s Palace Stadium. Agapantha Arena, needed an upgrade. So, in late 2023, Agapantha arena received a new grandstand, a flashy Radio 305 scoreboard and home and away change rooms. In 2024, the Frogs became the 9th FCFL club.

Matchday was a sight to behold. Fans from all over, had traveled to see the new Frogs team from the Swamp. They loved the food, the farms, and the and the pre-show by the Big Bog Band. Bounce of ball, the Frogs facing the newest club, the Echidnas. The Frogs demonstrated that day, that the Swamp district was serious about Footy. Unfortunately, the Echidnas where more demonstrating they where a team not to be respected, after the Frogs finished the season with 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses.

Now, ahead of the District of Origin Tour match between the Swamp and their neighbours in the Bushland, they really have to prove that they’re game.

City District out of the race to win the cup

By Tom Shankè

The home of football, the City District is out of the race to win the District of Origin cup. After losing three of their four matches District of Origin matches.

On Thursday, they couldn’t hold on against the premiership star filled Mountain team at Mountain Ash Arena.

Results

TeamScoreOutcome
Mountains36Win
City29Loss

On Friday, all the heat was on at Queens Palace Stadium with the City taking on the Forest.

Results

TeamH1ScoreOutcome
City2135Loss
Forest1537Win

Today at Gumnut Grove, the Swamp couldn’t get on top of the City, resulting in the City Districts only win.

Results

TeamScoreOutcome
City21Win
Swamp8Loss

Two hours after, a tired City lost to the Rainforest a Revelry Garden Reserve.

Results

TeamH1ScoreOutcome
City1523Loss
Rainforest1328Win

After that, the ladder looks like this:

Benjo’s Recycled Timbers 2025 District of Origin Tour Ladder

PosTeamPWLDFA%Pts
1Bushland33002518112
2Mountains330000112
3Forest11000014
4City41300004
4Rainforest31200004
6Swamp2020182500
7Coast00000000
7Desert00000000
7Plains10100000
7River10100000

The City District had their share of a-grade stars, which showed in their first half. Their second half’s could not compete. In every game they lost, they led at half time. Hopefully, some young talent emerges to replace these out-classed aged fooballers.

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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Venue

Sunset Stadium

Details

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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In 2024, when the Roos where introduced,

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And this year,

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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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Venue

Sunset Stadium

Details

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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Venue

Queen's Palace Stadium

Details

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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Venue

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.

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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Details

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

Venue

Blackwood Oval

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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Venue

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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Venue

Blackwood Oval

Roos look to continue their winning streak.

By Coen Pearson

The Roos look to continue their streak of not losing a single game as they go 7-0 into their round nine clash with Platypus. The Platypus who are 3-5 no longer are in finals contention look to climb above the Possums who suffered a disappointing loss last night.

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Venue

Sunset Stadium

This will be senior coach Bryce Wholak’s last game as coach of the Platypus as he moves on to coach the Magpies.

Magpies Announce New Head Coach

The Roos did suffer a draw at Sunset Stadium to the Frogs in Round 5. With star mid Travis Combine out there could be a slight chance of an upset win.

The Platypus have only won one of their past five games over the Kookaburras at Riverland Park. But they have played some tough teams and I reckon they’re up for the challenge.

FCFL Announces New Staff Postition

By Coen Pearson

Following many serious career ending injuries across the last two seasons, the FCFL has announced a new position in head physio. This privilege was awarded to DAVID DAVIES DAVIDSON. DAVIDSON has worked with many clubs and studied at the Queen’s Palace University for fourteen years. He nows works with the Cockatoos

Head Phisyo DAVID DAVIES DAVIDSON

Nationality
botBotswana
Current Team
Cockatoos
Past Teams
Roos, Kookaburras, Lorikeets, Lyrebirds, Magpies, Platypus, Possums, Wombats

This position will manage the leagues new injury panel, and the injury news. DAVIDSON will be reporting with all the latest news on injured players as well as assessing all injuries. He will be present at all matches, to assess player’s condition.

Davidson at an interview this morning.

“My appointment to this position is well overdue. The reason I have been overlooked so long is unacceptable.” Says DAVIDSON to reporters at Queen’s Palace this morning. “It’s sickening how corrupt and political the league has become.” I don’t want to name names but I think we all know what is going on”