Author: Sam Weller

President for 5 years, VP for 2. Did some good things, did some bad things. The league got bigger & better.

2017 Annual General Meeting & Executive Election

The 2017 Annual General Meeting of Gridiron Victoria was held on Monday 16th January and election for the new executive took place.

Congratulations to the new exec:

  • President: Mark Levin
  • Vice President: Garry Wilson
  • Treasurer: Grant Garraway
  • Secretary: Haley Fleming
  • Registrar: Ashlee Trimble

Our thanks to outgoing President Sam Weller and secretary Rob Hunter.

The new executive is committed to continuing to advance Gridiron in Victoria and will release their budget and plans to the league very soon.

Open tryouts in January 2017 for the Victorian Eagles men’s team!

After a brief stint in the wilderness, coupled with the runaway success of our Colts and Women’s State programs, representative football returns for our men’s competition.

Open Tryouts in January!

Coach Garraway and the staff will be running open try outs to be a part of the 2017 campaign. Anyone who played men’s football in 2016 is eligible to try out.

10am – 12pm Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd January 2017

Namatjira Reserve, Newport Road Clayton

(Predators Ground – link to google maps)

2010 Victorian Eagles State Team
Currently seeking expressions of interest in coaching or playing for the Victorian Eagles State Team

Recently appointed head coach Richie Garraway is looking to re-build the Victorian Eagles State team ahead of a proposed tour of the United Arab Emirates in April 2017 and fixtures here in Australia. More details will be coming as soon as possible.

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NOW recruiting for Women’s & Under 19’s Gridiron for EARLY 2017

Seen our TV commercial? Want to follow in the footsteps of Jarryd Hayne?

You must be 15 – 19 years of age to play juniors and at least 16 for women’s.

Geelong Buccaneers 2016 Women's Champs

Make the switch to American Football now and you too could find yourself in the NFL one day. Pre-season training for junior & women’s competition starts NOW!

2017 Under 19’s & Women’s Season starts in FEBRUARY!

The Colts (15 – 19) and Women’s (16+) season will kick off mid February and run through to May.

Monash Warriors 2016 Under 19's Champs

We intend to run early morning and night games and will have a comprehensive heat policy to deal with the summer months.

Find the junior team nearest you!

We have junior gridiron teams across metro Melbourne, Pakenham and Geelong.

Gridiron Victoria is recruiting men and women for senior and junior competitions as well as coaches, officials and support staff.

Got some questions? View our FAQs page and contact us today!

2016 Senior’s Award Winners

At the conclusion of both championship games on Sunday at Lakeside, the league announced the winners of the individual awards.

In addition we would like to announce the All Victorian Team for both divisions. Each member will receive a commemorative medallion.

Division One Awards

Luke Jackson 2016 MVP
Overall MVP
Luke Jackson (Monash Warriors)

Defensive MVP
Mark Doyle (Croydon Rangers)

Offensive MVP
Luke Jackson (Monash Warriors)

Defensive Line MVP
Johnny Leota (Monash Warriors)

Offensive Line MVP
Jon Tostevin (Monash Warriors)

Rookie of the Year
John Tanuvasa (Croydon Rangers)

Coach of the Year
Brendan Bowe (Geelong Buccaneers)

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