NPL 2026

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Genuine question from a Sydneysider who moved to London and doesn't know much about NPL Victoria; where does all the money come from? Cashed up owners?

Its Melbourne, they all own illegal vape stores maybe?

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

We say its a loan , Bonada say its "exciting" and Preston welcome the mad bastard.... what a window... lol

 

[Toebash]

FMD forget I asked lads

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

FMD forget I asked lads

Hahaha just takin the piss mate...

Most of the bigger clubs rely on an old boy network of cashed up football tragics with their own businesses that are willing to pour funds into their boyhood clubs.

 

[Toebash]

Thanks, suspected as much.

Are there any other revenue streams? Do SMFC own a social club separately that generates a bit of revenue?

I grew up nominally supporting Marconi in the old NSL (though my passion for them was somewhat tempered by playing against their youth teams as a junior, who were always arrogant pricks). I know Marconi are able to fund their football operations in part from revenue that the social club makes, so wondering whether any of the Melbourne clubs are similar.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Thanks, suspected as much.

Are there any other revenue streams? Do SMFC own a social club separately that generates a bit of revenue?

I grew up nominally supporting Marconi in the old NSL (though my passion for them was somewhat tempered by playing against their youth teams as a junior, who were always arrogant pricks). I know Marconi are able to fund their football operations in part from revenue that the social club makes, so wondering whether any of the Melbourne clubs are similar.

Not as prevalent as up north.. Venetto club and Green Gully's Bistro are the only ones in the top few flights (Im forgetting someone I just cant think now).. Most clubs have a social club of some sorts, SMFC revenue stream from our's isnt enough to fund the first team, let alone the juniors set up or women's program. Merch and social club takings were better during the Aus Championship and the hope is that will increase moving forward...

There is of course the "robbing the parents of youth teams" myth that gets trotted around and, while Im sure some of the funds do trickle upwards, the amounts generated after all the expenses are tallied up would pale into insiginificance.

 

[Zelen Fc]

Big Names Move as NPL NSW Mid-Season Transfer Window Slams Shut - NPL Men's NSW

The mid-season transfer window in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition officially closed on Thursday 2 July, with a flurry of late activity delivering several headline-grabbing signings across the competition. Among the biggest moves, Alou Kuol (Blacktown City FC) headlines a major...

mens.nplnsw.com.au

Alou kuol joing Blacktown is an interesting signing

 

[olympic]

Philip kurto gk
Joins sydney olympic fc

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Philip kurto gk
Joins sydney olympic fc

Big signing.

 

[MoorePark]

He will keep you guys up, what a get.

 

[Beretta]

Big Names Move as NPL NSW Mid-Season Transfer Window Slams Shut - NPL Men's NSW

The mid-season transfer window in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition officially closed on Thursday 2 July, with a flurry of late activity delivering several headline-grabbing signings across the competition. Among the biggest moves, Alou Kuol (Blacktown City FC) headlines a major...

mens.nplnsw.com.au

Deadline day transfers

 

[KostaV92]

Anyone know if the loan rule applies in the npl loan players can’t play against the team they are loan from

 

[SMFC1959]

if the loan rule applies in the npl loan players can’t play against the team they are loan from

Assuming it would be a decision between the two clubs.

 

[Mangia]

Assuming it would be a decision between the two clubs.

And if thats the case then Bonada will play against us coz apparently we are close friends with Preston haha