The Team Wellington Gazette
Squad10 Aug 2026
A falling-out at Team Wellington
Matthew Acton and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Ilisoni Lolaivalu stays put
“The easiest signature of my career.” Ilisoni Lolaivalu and Team Wellington agree another 1 years, and the manager can plan around him rather than about him.
Market10 Aug 2026
Team Wellington promote Sam Rufer from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Sam Rufer has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
Tim Just steps up from the Team Wellington academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Tim Just has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
Market10 Aug 2026
Team Wellington promote Jake Waine from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Jake Waine has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
Team Wellington promote James Stamatelopoulos from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. James Stamatelopoulos has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
In brief
- Squad Steven Lustica needs a bigger stage
- Squad The formation has left Christian Bracco behind
- Transfer targets A loan move for Francis Singh is in the works
- Transfer targets Team Wellington try to borrow Tommy Barbarouses