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Gemma Varcoe

Monaro Panthers midfielder Sam Roestbakken slotted home the sole goal of the first grade NPL game. Photo: Gemma Varcoe. 

The Monaro Panthers clinched rights to the John Brooks Memorial Shield in the National Premier League on Saturday afternoon, following a five grade whitewash of their Woden-Weston counterparts.

Monaro Panthers whitewash Woden-Weston FC

Joseph Kopec attempts to break past the defender and into the box.

The under-13 Blue Queanbeyan City squad came up against the Woden Valley Lightning at High Street on Saturday, May 21. Despite an impressive show of silky skills, the home side were bested by their ACT counterparts 4-2.

Little Champs: Queanbeyan City v Woden Valley Lightning | Photos

GAME READY: Strikers One captain Ben Hartin ready for their first game on Saturday. Photo: Darryl Fernance. 

GOULBURN Strikers are looking forward to the football representative season in the Capital Football State League.

Strikers’ season kicks off

Former Queanbeyan deputy mayor Steve Taskovski has an eye towards the future and is ready to campaign for the addition of an A-League team to represent the greater region. Photo: Gemma Varcoe. 

Fresh calls for the establishment of a top-tier football squad in the region are currently being made, and Queanbeyan's former mayor Steve Taskovski is ready to campaign for the addition of an A-League team to represent the greater region. 

Renewed A-League bid likely for region

Members of the 1968 first grade Queanbeyan City FC squad, shortly before they changed their colours to the current red and yellow. Back from left: Mile Mafilovski, Tane Dukeski, Zlate Kolevski, Chris Martinoski, Trayche Peetkovski, Dande Jovanovski. Front from left: Vane Micev, Jonche Marinceski, Vic Tsakalos, John Vanderhor, Done Dimov and Boris Sarris. Photo: supplied. 

Queanbeyan City will turn 50 years old this season and to celebrate, the club will be holding a Gala Dinner on Saturday, February 20. 

City brings up 50

The Monaro Panthers Women's Premier League under 16s side lost by one goal to Belconnen United in their grand final at McKellar Park last Sunday. Photo: Joshua Matic.

THE Monaro Panthers Women's Premier League under 16s side fell agonisingly short of bringing the club's third piece of silverware home, going down to Belconnen 4-3 in extra time at McKellar Park last Sunday.

Monaro Panthers under 16s girls go down in a heart-break

The Monaro Panthers under 16s women's premier league side were unfortunate in going down to Belconnen United at McKellar park on Sunday, dropping a lead to lose 4-3. Here are photos of all the action.

Monaro Panthers v Belconnen women's premier league under 16s grand final | Photos

The Monaro Panthers reserves team celebrates their Capital League reserves premiership last Saturday afternoon. Photo: Capital Football.

IT was a season filled with drama, but the Monaro Pantherss state league reserves side pulled together when it mattered most and took out their premiership with a 2-1 win over Canberra Olympic last Saturday.

Panthers reserves turn fortunes around to claim title

Panthers' striker Brittany Palombi makes a tackle on an ACTAS opponent last Sunday. Photo: Capital Football.

THE Monaro Panthers' suffered an illness and injury crisis at the wrong time of the year, with coach Tilly Carbone blaming that for ruining his preparations as his women missed the chance to make the grand final last Sunday.

Injuries and illness send Panthers women down

Monaro Panthers under 12s players Daniel Skazlic, Noah Vanderpol and James La Vella.

The Monaro Panthers girls under 16s side will play in the grand final of the Junior Premier League this weekend, continuing the club's successful 2014 season in the junior categories.

Panthers under 16s girls grand final spot shines a bright light on club juniors

Sport

Highlights from the Monaro Panthers games in the 2014 Kanga Cup youth football tournament in Canberra from July 6 to 11.

Panther Thomas Straub takes the ball away from a Concord Jets opponent.

The Monaro under 11s keeper keeps a close eye out on the action unfolding in front of him.

Panther Daniel Skazlic takes off in the under 12s match.

A one-on-one battle in the under 11s game.

An under 11s Panther tries to evade an in-coming Belnorth defender.

The under 11s Panthers take off to fetch the ball at Southwell Park.

A young Panther looks to move the ball past a Belnorth Devils defender in the under 11s male shield.

Players watch out for the ball in the under 12s male plate match between Monaro and North Sydney.

Two Monaro defenders keep a North Sydney striker in check in the under 12s match.

A Monaro mid-fielder boots the ball away from some heavy North Sydney traffic.

Both sides compete for the ball in the under 12s.

The Monaro under 10s side takes on the Concord Jets in the male shield at Southwell Park.

Players from both side look up at the referee's call in the under 10s match.

Panther Anthony Kopes goes for a tackle in the under 10s match.

Panther Tom Grant prepares to go for a header.

A one-on-one contest for the ball in the under 10s match.

Panthers players watch the ball as a Concord Jets player goes to ground. A penalty his way ensued.

Monaro Panthers under 10s team: Back to front, left to right: Sam Skazlic, Sammy Palic, Dayne Posthuma, Thomas Straub, Billy Hall, Richard Palic (coach), Anthony Kopec, Tom Grant, Adam Shortimi, Ned Bennett. 
Photos: Joshua Matic.

Panthers under 12s team: Back to front, left to right: Joe Skazlic (Panthers committee), Lino Fiorese (Panthers junior development officer), Stuart Noack (team manager), Angelo Damiano (Panthers committee), Nick Davanzo, Jeremiah Charlton, Daniel Skazlic, Jordan Barac, James La Vella, Aidan Alcock, Ramsey Needham, Tim Noack, Mackenzie Alcock, Connor Ozanne. Absent: Curtis Schaeffer, Elijah Notaras, Ryan Straub, Goran Stefanoski.

Panthers under 14s team: Back to front, left to right: Lino Fiorese (coach), Blaze Vlazlovski, Oliver Efkanidis, Ryan Blake, Sebastain Palombi, Angelo Damiano, Josh Merkel, James Driscoll, Shen Morincome, Gian Fiorese, Niko Blaskovic, Joey Krinas, Tarron Eadie, Jock Needham, William Cook, Carl Pastrello.

Panthers under 16s team: Back to front, left to right: Jimmy Baxter (coach), Sam Bascomb, Mitch Roberts, Harry Chen, Henry Strand, Curran Sidu, Matthew Purcell, Many Notaras (under 14s coach), Walleed Alsweity, Marko Petreski, Jarrad Bain, Cohen Williams, Josh Mitchell, Charlie Williams, Anthony Zileski, James Nasr, Jack Pilkington, Blake Yarrow, Mitchell Jervis-Hamilton.

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