Sport delivers a feel-good factor

SPORT and physical activity make people feel better about their bodies, even if they don't lose weight or change shape, a new international study has found. Researchers from the University of Toronto looked at more than 200 studies from Australia and other countries.  The Canadian researchers found being active led to people ... More

Cheltenham jumps to the top of the ladder

Another test, another pass for Cheltenham. And coach Des Ryan marked it a distinction after his Rosellas grabbed a three-point victory over Dingley in the SFNL Division 1 top-three clash at Souter Oval on Saturday. A free kick for a high tackle to Dylan Weickhardt and then a 50m penalty that took him to the goal line put the visitors ... More

Schoolboy star gets Sandy Dragons call up

With school football resuming, it was no surprise the Sandringham Dragons had to make a lot of changes to their team to play the Dandenong Stingrays in the NAB League on Sunday. What did lift a few eyebrows was one of the inclusions. Cameron Blitsas, 17, was called up after some excellent performances this season for Cheltenham’s ... More

Trevor Barker inducted into Hall of Fame

One of St Kilda’s favourite sons has been elevated to the AFL Hall of Fame.Trevor Barker, the high-flying, blond-haired No. 1 became the 16th St Kilda player inducted into the Hall of Fame tonight, rightly recognised in the pantheon of AFL greats.No Saints player has been closer to the hearts of fans than Barker.The kid from ... More

208cm former VFL ruckman signs at Chelt

Cheltenham was due for some good fortune. A fortnight ago the Rosellas lost their 2019 marquee signing, former Adelaide Crows wingman and Sandringham VFL co-captain Myke Cook, with a season-ending knee injury. A few weeks earlier another of their former Sandy VFL players, key forward Josh Fox, had also gone down with an ACL. Now ... More

McTaggart boots seven as Chelt routs Bentleigh

Winning and setting up the season. The price? A few knocks. A bit of pain. Some exhaustion. Cheltenham coach Des Ryan spelled out the day’s mission on the whiteboard in the changerooms before the Anzac Day match against Bentleigh at the Jack Barker Oval. Two-and-a-half hours later his Rosellas had the prize, four points. And ... More

Teen talent coming through at Chelt

It was Round 1 and Cheltenham coach Des Ryan saw it as a time to promote young talent. So the Rosellas went into last Saturday’s season-opening match against Dingley at the Jack Barker Oval with four 17-year-olds: Cameron Blitsas, Luke Garnaut, Cameron Taylor and Finn Ryan. And the teenagers acquitted themselves well in a 20-point ... More

Anzac Day Luncheon

For the first time, Cheltenham will host its traditional Anzac Tribute Game, on Anzac Day. For the past 15 years, the game has been held on either the weekend prior, or after, Anzac Day. However in 2019, the Rosellas will take on Bentleigh on Thursday April 25th at Jack Barker Oval. The pre-game luncheon is one of the highlights of the ... More

Moore to help guide Rosellas Under 19s

The Cheltenham Football Netball Club is thrilled to announce Brendon Moore will join Dan Knopers as the Under 19s co-coaches for the upcoming 2019 season. Moorey played seven games for Essendon before going on to captain Frankston where he is a member of the Dolphins' Team of the Century and won back to back Frank Johnson Medals for ... More

2019 Practice Match Schedule

Saturday, March 16, 2019 Wyndhamvale (Western Region FL - Division 2)Wyndham Vale South OvalBlack Forest Rd, Wyndham Vale VIC 3024* Seniors, Reserves Saturday, March 23, 2019 Narre Warren (AFL Outer East - Premier Division)Kalora Park Recreation ReserveFox Rd, Narre Warren North, Victoria 3804* Seniors, Reserves, Under 19s More