Thanks to everyone who came down to TGIFridays Jam Factory and enjoyed a great day and supported the league!

We even had a special celebrity guest sit with the GV contingent, comedian Dave Hughes.

The biggest day in American Sport is almost upon us with the 2012 Super Bowl next Monday morning local time.

Gridiron Victoria major sponsor TGI Friday is hosting a blockbuster party at the Jam Factory in South Yarra with doors opening at 9:30am, happy hour from 2-7, specials all day and of course a menu of American classics!

At half time of the match they will auction off some memorabilia autographed by Australian punter Ben Graham – the only person to play in an AFL Grand Final and a Super Bowl.

Be sure to get along to support TGI Fridays and Gridiron Victoria. Game kicks off at 10:30am, Monday 6th February.

The IFAF World Team won a thrilling 2012 International Bowl 35-29 despite a rousing U.S. Under-19 National Team comeback that fell just short in the fourth quarter.

The game marked the first loss in international competition at the senior or junior level by Team USA, including the 2007 and 2011 IFAF Senior World championships, the 2009 U-19 IFAF World Championship and two previous International Bowls.

University of Manitoba runningback Anthony Coombs rushed for a game-high 147 yards and two touchdowns and Burlington (Canada) Nelson High School quarterback Will Finch completed 11-of-14 passes for 169 yards and a pair of scores to lead the World team to the victory.

Continue reading “IFAF World Team defeat Team USA” →

Amercian Football fans around the world will be able to tune in live via a webcast at www.USAFootball.com/InternationalBowl to watch the IFAF World Team take on America’s Under-19 National Team in USA Football’s International Bowl on Wednesday, February 1.

Victoria’s own Adam Gotsis, recently signed to Georgia Tech will be competing in the game for the World Team. The game will be on in Australia on Thursday February 2nd from 10am.

The international webcast – which is available only outside of North America – will broadcast all the action live from The Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin, Texas. Continue reading “2012 International Bowl LIVE Worldwide Webcast” →

UPDATE: Adam has officially committed to Georgia Tech over the weekend.

As per Bring it On Sports:

Adam Gotsis of the Monash Warriors is being recruited by Georgia Tech to play Gridiron.

Adam and his parents will be leaving Australia on Thursday the 19th of January on an Official visit to Georgia Tech Campus which is located in Atlanta. Georgia Tech will be paying for Adam’s flights as well as his accommodation and meals.

Adam and his parents will meet with the coaching staff of Georgia Tech and will also tour the facilities. This is a great opportunity for Adam to play Gridiron at a High level as well as get a quality education and have a potential chance to go to the NFL.

Gridiron Victoria congratulates Adam and the Monash Warriors on this fantastic achievement and wish him all the best at Georgia Tech.

State Training commences soon for the 2012 Australian Championships.

Friday the 20th January 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Footscray Hockey Centre – McIvor Rd, Yarraville (Google Map)

Please Note:
All players are to complete a Pre-Registration form and either email it to Garry Wilson or bring it along completed to training.

Full gear required. ‘NO METAL CLEATS’ – Please ensure you are ready to go at 7pm.