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Three-peat! Rosellas dynasty continues

The dynasty has grown. It was unlikely, but Cheltenham had Dingley’s measure for the first time all season in the Southern league Division 1 grand final to salute a third consecutive premiership in its fifth straight grand final. The Rosellas prevailed 6.10 (46) to 3.12 (30) after holding minor premiers Dingley goalless in a stunning ... More

Netballers win an amazing FIVE flags!

In a season where we fielded a record number of teams (nine), our Netballers did themselves – and the club – extremely proud. Six of the teams played off in the Grand Final with the A2, A3, B3, C4 and D2 teams taking home the premiership cup. Unfortunately our A1 girls, hunting for back-to-back-to-back flags fell just short going ... More

Rosellas get behind TAC Road Safety Round

When it comes to road safety, we’re all on the same team. TAC Road Safety Round returned for our home game against Port Melbourne Colts in late July, where we call upon football and netball players across Victoria to ‘Band Together’. This year’s Road Safety Round will spotlight speeding, which is a contributing factor in at ... More

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