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Lai wins Port Adelaide list spot

Train-on player Josh Lai has been awarded a place on Port Adelaide’s AFL list during the Supplementary Selection Period. The 19-year-old was identified by the club’s recruiting team out of Cheltenham Football Netball Club in Melbourne’s Southern League, and was initially noticed for his power, speed, competitiveness and strong ... More

Bonner the latest ex-Saint to join Cheltenham

Yet another ex-Saint is on his way to Jack Barker Oval. Former Port Adelaide and St Kilda defender Riley Bonner has linked Southern league power Cheltenham as his home club. Bonner, 27, will play for the Casey Demons in the VFL — and on the bye rounds he’ll line-up with the Rosellas. The booming left-footer played 112 AFL games ... More

Rising star training with Power for SSP list spot

It was purely by chance that Port Adelaide recruiters spotted Josh Lai on Anzac Day. After that game, they’d covertly watch him six more times. PAUL AMY has the inside story of Port’s SSP bolter. They found Josh Lai at a suburban ground on Anzac Day. Port Adelaide AFL recruiters Geoff Parker and Brett Anderson went to the ... More

How family played a part in Rosellas flag

Sam Lonie had “one foot in retirement” while brother Jack was looking for a renewed love for footy. On Sunday, they had a share in Cheltenham’s thrilling flag. They reflect on the season, the emotional end and what lies ahead. The siren sounded and the emotion poured out of Cheltenham brothers Jack and Sam Lonie. Sam fiercely ... More

Rosellas go back-to back in another thriller

Cheltenham has lifted the Southern league Division 1 premiership for a second successive year after bringing down a brave Dingley in an instant classic. Cheltenham coach Justin Pickering printed off a Rosellas team sheet ahead of round 1 and ripped it to shreds in front of the playing group. He told them a side scattered with stars on ... More

1974-75 U18 Premierships Reunion

To celebrate 50 years of the back-to-back premiership winning under 18 teams, a reunion will be held on Saturday 4th May starting at 12pm at Jack Barker Oval, Weatherall Road, Cheltenham. Cost per person is $20 for nibblies and first drink. To RSVP, please contact Mark Donnell (Duck) on 0417 103 474, or Dave Selleck (Slick) on 0427 ... More

Former Saint and VFL star lands in the nest

Culture, appetite for success and a young list desperate to improve. They were just some of the reasons that attracted Sam Dunell to Cheltenham. Dunell, who played 12 games for St Kilda, has crossed to the Rosellas from Bonbeach in the Mornington Peninsula league. The 33-year-old said the Rosellas’ culture was clear from the ... More

Ex-Saint, MPFNL star joins Rosellas

The competition’s best just got better. Reigning Southern league Division 1 premier Cheltenham has added former St Kilda livewire Jack Lonie for 2024. Lonie, 27, played 87 matches for the Saints before being delisted at the end of 2021. He played at Old Haileybury in 2022 before returning to his junior club Seaford in the Mornin... More

Towering ex-Roo joins brother at Chelt

Cheltenham president Adam King is confident his club can provide what his two new recruits are looking for. Former North Melbourne rookie Jacob Edwards and his brother Harry are desperate to enjoy their footy and have chosen to do so at Jack Barker Oval in 2024. Jacob, who stands over two metres tall, went Pick No.1 in the 2021 ... More