Welcome to NPLM Victoria Off-Season Central
The pre-season is underway, and clubs are making moves! Keep track of all the list changes across the league as teams lock in their squads for the 2026 season.
From new recruits to returning stars, this is your go-to guide for every confirmed signing and departure in the NPLM.
Stay tuned as we update you on the latest additions and departures shaping the upcoming season.
Keep up to Date Below
South regular finds new home
October 28, 2025
After spending time on the inactive list mid-season due to injury, Ross Archibald has made the move from South Melbourne to Yarraville Glory ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Bingham's back
October 21, 2025
Hume City captain Josh Bingham has committed to the club for the 2026 NPLM season.
Four depart Hume
October 17, 2025
Hume City has confirmed Harry Ascroft, Lloyd Isgrove, Joseph Forde and Michael Lazaris have departed the club.
Hume add another to the list
October 11, 2025
Hume City has announced Rob Harker has signed on for the 2026 NPLM season.
Bergers add experienced striker
October 1, 2025
Heidelberg has revealed the signing of 23 year-old striker Ciaran Bramwell from the Melbourne Knights for the upcoming 2026 NPLM season.Perth-born Bramwell scored 11 goals this season with the Knights and previously played for Perth Glory, making his A-League debut in 2021 as a 19 year-old.
CIARAN BRAMWELL SIGNS! ✍️
The 23 year old striker with experience in the A-League signs for the Bergers for the upcoming Australian Championship and the 2026 NPL Season!
We look forward to seeing Ciaran in action this Saturday in the Australia Cup Final and beyond! ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/ghVMtJwFp4— Heidelberg United Alexander FC (@HUAlexanderFC) September 30, 2025
Hume announce re-signing
September 30, 2025
Hume City has announced the signing of Godfrey Debele ahead of the 2026 NPLM season.
Ngor returns to Mariners
September 29, 2025
Heidelberg United have confirmed Championship-winning forward Sebit Ngor has re-joined Central Coast ahead of the Izuzu-Ute A-League season following the completion of the season-long loan.
Bergers add to attack
September 28, 2025
Heidelberg United have announced the signing of Angus Taylor, who spent the past year at NPL Tasmania side Launceston City.
Born in Sydney, Angus moved to France at a young age. His CV includes some time in the American college system where he applied his trade at Georgetown College and the University of North Florida before eventually making his way to Tasmania with Launceston City where he was named as the best player in the league, included in the Team of the Season and the joint top scorer!
Defender joins South Melbourne
September 26, 2025
South Melbourne has signed Thomas Giannakopoulos from Dandenong City ahead of the 2026 NPL season.
The defender had an outstanding campaign this year, including a standout last month where he played a key role in their run to the NPL Grand Final against Heidelberg. Originally from South Australia, Thomas is tall, composed and versatile, equally comfortable in the heart of defence or midfield.
South sign striker
September 25, 2025
South Melbourne have signed Avondale striker Manny Aguek. Manny is a name well known across both Victorian and Australian football. He is currently the leading goalscorer in the Hahn Australia Cup, netting 25 goals across all competitions in 2025, as well as being named in the NPL Victoria Team of the Year.
𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙮 𝘼𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙠 𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚!
South Melbourne FC is excited to announce that star striker Manny Aguek has signed for the club for the upcoming Australian Championship and for the 2026 season.
Manny is a name well known across both Victorian and Australian football. He is… pic.twitter.com/BIjn2Mcx02— South Melbourne FC (@smfc) September 25, 2025
Hume re-sign midfielder
September 25, 2025
Hume City has re-signed Birkan Kirdar ahead of the upcoming NPLM season..
South sign exciting midfielder
September 19, 2025
South Melbourne have announced the signing of former Melbourne Victory and Western United midfielder Sebastian Pasquali until the end of 2026.
South Melbourne is excited to announce the signing of Sebastian Pasquali, who joins the club until the end of 2026, beginning with the Australian Championship in October.
Pasquali is a name many in Victorian football will recognise, having played A-League football with Melbourne… pic.twitter.com/TdOsmcYrOe— South Melbourne FC (@smfc) September 19, 2025
Hume announce departure
September 19, 2025
Hume City has announced the departure of cult hero Mark Ochieng following the competion of the 2025 NPLM Season.
South sign Western talent
September 18, 2025
South Melbourne have announced the signing of Khoder Kaddour from Western United.
Avondale midfielder gets A-League chance
September 15, 2025
NPL Victoria stalwart Dan Edwards secured a move to Wellington Phoenix on deadline day of the 2025/26 Izuzu-Ute A-League season.
Your feelgood transfer deadline day story 💛🥹 At 27, Dan Edwards’ pro football dream has just come true with @WgtnPhoenixFC!
After four years balancing semi-pro football in Victoria with a job in freight forwarding, the Avondale FC defender had all but given up on playing… pic.twitter.com/ZqwGqZzFnv— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) September 15, 2025
South Melbourne land Thunder gun
September 12, 2025
South Melbourne have announced the signing of 2025 Bill Fleming Medalist Yuki Uchida ahead of the 2026 NPLM season from Dandenong Thunder.
Keeper to depart Hume
September 10, 2025
Hume City has confirmed keeper Michael Weier has departed the club following the 2025 NPLM season.
Oakleigh keeper makes A-League jump
September 9, 2025
Melbourne Victory have signed Oakleigh Cannons' keeper Jack Warshawsky ahead of the 2025/26 Izuzu-Ute A-League season.
South defender departs
August 30, 2025
South Melbourne confirmed Yuzo Iwakami has returned home to Japan following a stint with the club in the back half of 2025.
Victory sign St Albans young gun
August 30, 2025
Melbourne Victory have signed St Albans youngster Oliver Dragicevic ahead of the 2025/26 Izuzu-Ute A-League season.
The future has arrived!
Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce that Emre Saglam, Jack Mihailidis, Daniel Lazarevski, Oliver Dragicevic and Xavier Stella will all join the A-League Men’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.https://t.co/6YQdavAvRa— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) August 30, 2025