Northern Rangers FC

Players of the Month – May

A huge congratulations to our May Players of the Month, proudly sponsored by X-Golf Launceston and West Tamar Physiotherapy.

NC Men – Harry Thannhauser
Harry was influential throughout May, controlling the midfield with his work rate, composure and leadership. His efforts at both ends of the pitch helped drive the team to three victories and three clean sheets, providing the foundation for a strong month for the NC Men.

NC Women – Moana Ritchie
Moana enjoyed a superb month in front of goal, scoring six goals in three games. Her goals included the winner in a hard-fought 1–0 victory and a hat-trick in a thrilling 3–2 win. Time and again, she delivered when it mattered most, helping the team collect crucial points in tightly contested matches.

NC1 – Luke Dimsey
With only two matches played during May due to a bye and a forfeit, Luke was outstanding in defence. He helped secure a clean sheet against Ulverstone and played a key role in holding league leaders Riverside to a draw, providing consistency and composure at the back.

Congratulations to Harry, Moana and Luke on their well-deserved recognition, and thank you to our May sponsors, X-Golf Launceston and West Tamar Physiotherapy, for their support. 💚💛⚽️

Weekend Results

Saturday hosted Launceston United in some truly challenging conditions, with rain, strong winds and plenty of puddles across the grounds. Despite the weather, our teams put in outstanding performances and were rewarded with three massive wins in the Northern Championship.

NC Men | 10-0
Patrick Lanau-Atkinson
Joel Stone x2
Diesel Murfet x3
Bryley Jordan
Ryan McCarragher
Mitchelle Jones

NC Women | 5-0
Moana Ritchie x2
Abbie Chugg
Heidi Kiely
Indi Murfet

NC1 | 4-2
Sam Wagner x2
Hayden Vandervelde
Nicholas Heaney

Social Team | 1-1 draw
Later that night our Social team travelled to Prospect Vale Park to take on Southern Raiders, coming away with a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Goal: Chris Maclachlan

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the weather to come out and support the club. Special mention to our match managers, Tim Murfet and Mel Stone, who spent the entire day out in the rain and kept everything running smoothly.

Well done to all teams and players involved!

🧠⚽ Trivia Night is Coming! 🏑🧠

Northern Rangers FC and South Launceston Suns Hockey Club are joining forces to run a combined Trivia Night, bringing together members, families and supporters from both senior clubs for a fantastic night of fun and community spirit.

📅 Saturday 18 July
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 NTCA Ground

Gather a team and book a table of up to 10 people. Entry is $15 per person, payable on arrival.

There will be mini-games running throughout the night, so bring along some gold coins and get involved!

To book a table, please contact Nick LA or send us a message on FB or Instagram.

Please note: This is a Senior Club event. Our Junior NRFC Trivia Night will be held on 20 June – see our previous post for all the details on that event.

We can't wait to see our Northern Rangers and South Launceston Suns communities come together for a great night of laughs, competition and club spirit. 🏆🎉

GAME DAY Northern Socials
Back in action this Saturday night!

📅 Saturday 13 June
🕗 8:00pm Kick Off
📍 Prospect Vale Park

Northern Socials take on Southern Raiders in what promises to be a great night of football under lights.

Come along and support the team as they look to secure another important three points!

This Saturday we celebrate a fantastic milestone as Simon Lucas (“Simo”) pulls on the Northern Rangers shirt for the 100th time!

Simo will bring up his 100th game for Northern Rangers FC in the NC Men match, kicking off at 2:30pm at the NTCA Ground.

Over the years, Simo has been a valued part of our club both on and off the pitch. He was part of our State League years and has remained an important player through the club’s recent success, playing a key role in both the 2024 and 2025 Premiership-winning sides.

Whether it’s putting in the hard work on game day, supporting his teammates, or even cooking a few player teas along the way, he’s always been willing to contribute wherever needed.

Join us this Saturday as we recognise and celebrate Simo’s century of games in Rangers colours.

Congratulations, Simo, on reaching 100 games for Northern Rangers FC...a tremendous achievement!

GAME DAY – SATURDAY 13 JUNE

Join us at NTCA Ground this Saturday as Northern Rangers FC takes on Launceston United SC in a big day of football at home.

NC Women & NC1 – 12:15pm Kick Off
NC Men – 2:30pm Kick Off

Come down and support the teams as they take on Launceston United SC.

Volunteers Needed
We're always looking for extra hands on game day. If you're able to help out in any way, please let us know, or keep an eye on the Supporters Lounge on Facebook for volunteer opportunities.

We can't wait to see you there. Go Rangers!

Weekend Results Round-Up ⚽️

A mixed weekend of football for our Rangers sides across Devonport and Launceston.

🔴 NC Women claimed a strong 3-2 win away to Devonport. Moana Chamberlin was outstanding, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to secure all three points.

🔴 NC Men went down 5-2 in a tough contest, with Diesel Murfet scoring both goals for Rangers.

🔴 NC1 were unfortunately handed a 0-3 loss via forfeit against Devonport.

🔴 Northern Socials were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Launceston United (White) on Sunday. Simmo scored the Rangers’ goal in a close local clash.

Enjoy the break over the long weekend, and we’ll see you back at home at NTCA on Saturday 13th June.

✨ A reminder that volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed on home game days, please give a hand wherever you can. Keep an eye on the Supporters Lounge for the volunteer help roster.

Thanks as always to all players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters for your ongoing commitment to the club.

Part 2 of our 30 Year Anniversary Series is now live.

This chapter follows the continued growth of Northern Rangers Football Club through the mid-2000s, as the club evolved into a competitive senior side through strong player recruitment, coach development, and a growing club culture.

The video reflects on what went into securing the club’s first senior title in 2009, the establishment of the club’s first Senior Women’s side in 2007 under John Crooks, the development of the junior programs, and the step into the National Premier League era.

It also tells the story of the club returning to its roots — a community club built around mateship, family, and a shared love of football.

These videos were created as part of the club’s 30 year celebrations to help preserve and share the history of Northern Rangers, recognising the people, stories, and moments that helped shape the club into what it is today.

Thank you again to our sponsors who helped make this production possible — Dulux, Mode Energy, Andrew Nicholson Landscaping, X-Golf Launceston, Grant Chugg Plumbing, Thrive Lifecare, Eco Truss & Ruddicks.

Watch Part 2 now via our new YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/8zR5h2gQeOE?si=9dZfp5G9NUIlgj_y

Northern Socials | Round 9 ⚽️

Sunday 31st May
NRFC vs Launceston United (White)
🕧 12.30pm Kick Off
📍 Birch Avenue, Kemlec Park, Newstead

Another local clash coming up this Sunday as our Northern Socials side takes on Launceston United in Round 9.

Looking forward to a great game with plenty of fun, teamwork and competition out on the pitch. Good luck to the team.

GAME DAY | Saturday 30th May ⚽️

Northern Rangers FC head down the coast this Saturday to take on Devonport City Strikers at Valley Road, Devonport.

Fixtures:
10:00am – NC Women
4:45pm – NC Men
*edit NC1 Rangers Forfeit

We’re looking forward to a big day of football, with some close matches and tough competition expected across all teams.

Come along and support us as we take on Devonport away from home. Your support always counts!