Rosso Nero FC Awards Night 2026 Firstly, thanks everyone for being here tonight. Players, families, sponsors and supporters. Seasons like this are about much more than football. They're about mateship, commitment, resilience and celebrating what we've achieved together. When we kicked off back in April, it felt like a fresh chapter for Rosso Nero FC. We welcomed plenty of new faces throughout the season, including Mazen, Dino, Adem, Luke, Amir, Fati, Arnie, Christian, Drill

Semi-Final Heartbreak: Rosso Nero FC Fights to the Final Whistle What an absolute rollercoaster of a week! With Semi-Final excitement in the air, the build-up was intense. Getting our lineup set took a bit of juggling with several regulars missing or unwell, but we locked in our squad: Adem, Amir, CJ, Dan, Fati, Joel, and Nic. A massive shoutout to the lads for stepping up under tough circumstances - Dan played through illness, Joel made his return from COVID, and Amir was ba

Rosso Nero FC Match Report | Round 22 ​Pre-Game & Lineup ​Heading into the final round of the regular season, the squad lined up with Adem, Christian, CJ, Dan, Fertland, and Nic. ​Nic came into the side to step up for Joel, who was unfortunately sidelined after a work accident requiring urgent hospital care - the whole squad sends their best for a speedy recovery. ​It was a milestone night for Dan, celebrating his 50th game following last week’s forfeit. To mark the occasion,

​Donning our classic stripes to celebrate a major milestone.... Dan’s 50th game for the club... the squad was pumped and ready for a big clash. ​Starting Lineup ​CJ ​Christian ​Fatlind ​Nic ​Dan (50th Appearance) ​ Unfortunately, Blue Lock failed to show, handing us a default 3–0 victory in our second-to-last game of the season. ​With no opponent on the pitch, the boys turned the session into a productive training run, putting in extra work on goal kicks, corners, and free ki

Top two clash... Minor premiership on the line... Nothing like a bit of late line-up drama to keep things interesting. With full line-ups set by Tuesday, Thursday brought late changes: Dan was sidelined on doctor's advice, and Amir was ruled out due to work commitments. Nick stepped in for his second game of the season. First Half 0'–10': The match started on a knife's edge with tight play and limited chances on both sides, expertly neutralized by both keepers. First Goal: La

Talk about a rollercoaster! Round 19 delivered pure drama from the first whistle to the final second. With our usual coach and cameraman away in Melbourne (meaning no video highlights this week, unfortunately!), the boys stepped up to manage a slightly reshuffled lineup. We welcomed back Fatlind, alongside Nic Pereira making his first appearance of the year. On the flip side, we were missing Christian through injury and Joel, who was stuck at work. Coming off the bye, the squ

Bye Week, But No Rest for the Leaders! A bye in Round 18 couldn't slow down the momentum for Rosso Nero FC. While the squad took a breather from the pitch, off-field operations were in full swing as the team actively organising details for our end-of-season Awards get-together. ​Round of Upsets: How the Table Shook Up With the team watching the rest of the league carefully, Round 18 turned out to be absolute chaos across the board: ​2nd Place Lallanas vs. Bottom-of-the-Table

ROUND 17 MATCH REPORT: ROSSO NERO FC vs. V RAVIOLI A tough night at the office for Rosso Nero FC, but a game defined by grit, character, and an incredible second-half fightback. Team News & Lineup With Christian unavailable, Luke Da Silva stepped up to make his official debut. The full lineup featured Adem, Amir (making his long-awaited return after eight weeks out with a concussion), CJ, Dan, Joel, and Luke. First Half: Caught on the Back Foot Disaster struck early as traffi

Wearing Black Armbands: This week, Rosso Nero FC wore black armbands alongside our Major Sponsor, NTC, to pay our respects following the tragic loss of a best mate’s father. Rest in peace, Vincenzo Catina our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Pre-Game Drama: Down to the Wire After confirming a solid 6-man lineup early in the week, disaster struck just one hour before kickoff. A late message came through from Amir, unwell and unable

Match: Rosso Nero FC vs. Tom & Best Friends As matchday approached, the lineup was locked in and looking strong, headlined by the welcome return of Amir to the squad. However, late the night before, we received the call every team dreads: Tom and Best Friends were unable to field a side and issued a forfeit. While the automatic points are banked, the unexpected week off gives the squad a chance to rest up and clear lingering knocks and bruises. In Loving Memory of Vincenzo Ca

Squad Shake-Up & Fresh Vibes Round 14 brought a major test for the squad depth. With four regular starters missing -Fatlind and Amir away on holiday, Dan tackling exams, and Joel tied up with work - we welcomed Sean, Marcus, and Arnie into the lineup. This set the stage for a completely new rotation on the court: Adem, Arnie, Christian, CJ, Marcus, and Sean. Remarkably, it was the first time all six players had played together in the same match! Despite the new setup, the pre

Round 13 v Lallanas in Pyjamas Sponsor Night! Round 13 was a special one for Rosso Nero FC as we celebrated our incredible major sponsors. A huge thank you to Nathan from Hanna Lending Services and Daniel from Northside Texture Coatings for coming down to celebrate with the team. Before kick-off, the players gathered with both sponsors to show our appreciation for everything they do for the club. As a thank you, Rosso Nero FC presented both sponsors with our new team beanies

Match Report: Rd 12 vs Seaspray Goose — Rosso Nero FC Rosso Nero FC rolled into Round 12 with a new‑look line‑up, missing regulars Amir, Dan, Ferati and Maz, but boosted by the return of Arnie, Waino and Sean. With CJ, Christian and Adem leading the regular core, it was 1st vs last on the ladder… and you’d think you could script the night. But football never reads the script. 🟥 First Half — Chaos, Carnage, and Christian Rosso Nero FC came out flying. The first ten minutes we

🟥 Rosso Nero FC – Rd 11 vs Brian Munich Rosso Nero FC entered Round 11 with a tight, disciplined squad: Adem, Christian, CJ, Dan, Dave and Fatlind. With no Joel, Amir or Maz available, the boys knew they’d need to dig deep — and they delivered one of the most resilient performances of the season. Before the game started, the players received new team beanies. 🔥 First‑Half Arm Wrestle (3–3) Brian Munich struck first, capitalising on a quick transition to take an early lead.

Emotion, adversity, milestones, and a trademark Rosso Nero FC comeback that felt written in our DNA. 🖤 Black Armband Night Tonight carried extra weight. Current player Joel suffered the loss of a close family member last week. Our deepest condolences to Joel and his family — the entire Rosso Nero FC family stands with you. Line‑Up Shake‑Up Injuries hit hard: Dan, Christian and Amir sidelined, and Maz unavailable with work. But Rosso Nero FC never walks alone — Drilon, Adem,

🟥 Round 9 – Rosso Nero FC vs Seaspray Goose A reshuffled line‑up took the court this week with Maz out for work, Amir still sidelined with concussion, and Christian unavailable. In came Drilon, Adem, and Joel, joining regulars Dan, Fatlind, and CJ. Well… almost. Joel was a no‑show, leaving the boys to battle the full match with no subs. (Hope he’s okay.) --- 🔥 First Half – Total Domination A calm, controlled start set the tone. Rosso Nero FC kept the ball, dictated tempo,

Round 8 Match Report – Rosso Nero FC v NeoCats (The week we walked in with five… and still owned the night.) The Chaos Before Kickoff Seven players confirmed. A full squad. A calm Thursday. Then game day arrived — and the script flipped. Joel: called into work. Maz: called into work. Ferati: scrambled to organise Drill for his second game just to get us to six. And then… Minutes before kickoff… Amir out. Rosso Nero FC walked onto the court with five: Cj, Christ

Rosso Nero FC rolled into Round 7 v Blue Lock undefeated, confident, and ready — even if the lineup looked like a game of musical chairs. Amir was still sidelined with concussion, Sean stepped in, and Maz nearly needed a last‑minute replacement before confirming he could suit up. Chaos avoided. From kickoff, we owned the ball. Four straight attacks, all carving through Blue Lock… and all missing by inches. Then, completely against the run of play, Blue Lock countered 3‑on‑1 a

Round 6 brought a brand‑new opponent in Brian Munich, and a reshuffled Rosso Nero FC line‑up.With Christian stuck at work and Amir sidelined with concussion, the door opened for Ferati’s mate Drill to debut and Joel to return after missing last week through a work injury. First Half – Tassle, Hassle, and End‑to‑End Chaos From kick‑off, Brian Munich came out swinging — four straight attacks before Rosso Nero FC even touched the ball.Once we settled, the match turned into a cou

Round 5 saw another strong performance from Rosso Nero FC as we faced off against East Africans in a fast-paced, high-pressure clash. A special night for the club as Northside Texture Coatings owner attended the match, with pre-game photos taken to showcase the new sponsor logo proudly displayed on our match shirts. The squad also gathered for a team photo with our sponsor and coach before kick-off. We also welcomed Mazen, making his official Rosso Nero FC debut. Great to hav