Declan Mythen

Victorian-based writer Declan Mythen joined our team in March 2023 with a desire to cover all the build-up ahead of Football Australia’s potential introduction of the National Second Tier in 2024. He has interviewed the Fraser Park FC Board of Directors about the club’s unprecedented NST ambitions. He also spotlighted Goulburn Valley Suns’ incredible 2023 Australia Cup run by interviewing their Head Coach, Craig Carley. Declan’s love for Australian football focuses at an NPL level, particularly in his home state. He is also interested in Australian football history and its deep-rooted migrant influences. Declan has previously been Football Victoria accredited.

DECLAN'S Portfolio

Year Zero: The NST foundation clubs in season 2024

Declan Mythen

Sep 25

Year Zero: The NST foundation clubs in season 2024

We felt it appropriate to examine how the eight National Second Tier foundation clubs fared in their respective 2024 NPL seasons.

The irregular season: 2024 in the NPLW Victoria

Declan Mythen

Sep 18

The irregular season: 2024 in the NPLW Victoria

FPF's Declan Mythen explains the unusual results witnessed throughout the 2024 NPL Victoria Women season.

The other Croatians: O'Connor Knights ready to represent the ACT

Declan Mythen

Jul 29

The other Croatians: O'Connor Knights ready to represent the ACT

FPF provides some background on the O'Connor Knights ahead of their inaugural Australia Cup Round of 32 venture tomorrow night.

A lack of unity surrounds South Hobart's 'Tasmanian NST Team'

Declan Mythen

Mar 23

A lack of unity surrounds South Hobart's 'Tasmanian NST Team'

On March 1, South Hobart FC announced its intention to enter a new Pan-Tasmanian entity into the National Second Tier.

Clogball: Adam Muyt's research into "a hidden history" of Australian football

Declan Mythen

Dec 7, 2023

Clogball: Adam Muyt's research into "a hidden history" of Australian football

Author Adam Muyt recently spoke to FPF about his book Clogball and the Dutch influence on Australian football throughout history.

The community club that dares: Fraser Park FC eyeing National Second Tier

Declan Mythen

Aug 10, 2023

The community club that dares: Fraser Park FC eyeing National Second Tier

FPF spoke exclusively with the Fraser Park FC Board of Directors to discuss the club’s unprecedented National Second Tier ambitions.

Australia Cup qualifiers Goulburn Valley Suns putting Shepparton back on the map

Declan Mythen

Jun 27, 2023

Australia Cup qualifiers Goulburn Valley Suns putting Shepparton back on the map

GV Suns were created in 2013 to compete in the inaugural NPL Victoria season. Now, they have qualified for the Australia Cup Final Rounds.

The NST Round of 32: The New South Wales nine

Declan Mythen

Mar 29, 2023

The NST Round of 32: The New South Wales nine

FPF's 'The NST Round of 32' series analyses each EOI for the newly proposed NST. We first look at the nine entities from New South Wales.

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