Author: Richard Garraway

2022 Gridiron Victoria AGM

Gridiron Victoria held the 2022 AGM on the 20th of July.

GV would like to thank Daniel Noonan and Bret Mullavey for their years of hard work, who have moved on from the Gridiron Victoria board to take up positions on the Gridiron Australia board.

We would like to congratulate Troy Haynes who was elected to the Chairperson position replacing Daniel Noonan. Hannah Summerill and Kelly Lawlor have both been elected to the Gridiron Victoria board, congratulations on their appointments.

The Full Board for 2022 is;

  • Troy Haynes (Chairperson)
  • Andy Nilsson
  • PJ Vrazas
  • Daniel Speed
  • Dylan Potter
  • Ben Hawes
  • Claudia Davey
  • Hannah Summerill
  • Kelly Lawlor

Full minutes of the meeting are available here.

2021 Champions

It was a long time coming but the 2021 season (Finished in 2022) has come to an end and Gridiron Victoria have crowned the champions.

The Western Crusaders have taken out their 4th championship in a row by winning Vic Bowl XXXVI over the Croydon Rangers.

The Crusaders also tasted success in the division two championship with a win over the Northern Raiders.

The Under 19 competition was won by the Geelong Buccaneers over the Croydon Rangers and in the Under 16 competition the Croydon Rangers won the championship.

Congratulations to all teams, we can’t wait for the 2022 season.

VIC BOWL Champions

Gridiron Victoria would like to congratulate all the victorious clubs from a massive Vic Bowl Sunday.

It was a fantastic Melbourne day down at Casey Fields where for the first time in GV history all four Vic Bowl games were played on the same day. It was also amazing to see 4 different clubs take home the four Vic Bowl trophies.

GV would like to thank the Casey Warriors Rugby club for being our hosts for the day, the team did a fantastic job supporting GV along with the Casey City Council we wish to thank you both.

Below are your 2019 Champions along with links to highlights from all the games thanks to Onside Kick Productions.

Men

Western Crusaders

Game highlights & match presentations

Women

Northern Raiders

Game highlights & match presentations

Under 19

Melbourne Uni Royals

Game highlights & match presentations

Under 15

Croydon Rangers

Game highlights & match presentations

Massive thank you to all the players, coaches, administrators, officials, volunteers and spectators, see you in 2020.

2019 MVP Awards Winners

2019 Gridiron Victoria MVP Awards, congratulations to all award winners

Men

Overall MVP – Luke Jackson – Warriors
Offensive MVP – Luke Jackson – Warriors
Defensive MVP – Adam Kolinski – Rangers
Offensive Line MVP – Michael Khair – Buccaneers  
Defensive Line MVP – Lachlan Haynes – Predators
Men’s Coach of the Year – Mel Martin – Predators
Rookie of the Year – Joshua Andrieri – Warriors

Women

Overall MVP – Jordan Di Mizio – Raiders
Offensive MVP – Jordan Di Mizio – Raiders
Defensive MVP – Kylie West – Buccaneers 
Defensive MVP –  Sabine Wagner – Crusaders    
Offensive Line MVP –  Natalie Jones – Rangers  
Defensive Line MVP – Alma Nonoa – Raiders
Coach of the Year – Matthew Jenkins – Raiders
Rookie of the Year – Rebecca Herft – Rangers

Under 19

Overall MVP – Tyrell Lafituana’I – Spartans
Offensive MVP – Huntah Laumua – Spartans
Defensive MVP – Kyle Haynes – Spartans      
Offensive Line MVP –   Anthony De Benedictus – Spartans    
Defensive Line MVP – Rueben Esera – Crusaders
Coach of the Year – Sal C Laumua – Spartans
Rookie of the Year – Tofic El Tahir – Crusaders

Under 15

Overall MVP – Joseph Nilsson – Rangers
Offensive MVP – Ben Heath – Rangers
Defensive MVP – Christian Barsic – Buccaneers
Offensive Line MVP – Armani Taase-Laumua – Spartans  
Defensive Line MVP – Jarrah Neilsen – Buccaneers
Coach of the Year – Daniel Noonan – Buccaneers
Rookie of the Year – Christian Barsic – Buccaneers

Official of the Year

2019 Official of the year – Matt Sires

Gridiron Victoria Playoff Schedule

Gridiron Victoria is excited to announce the playoff schedule for the 2019 season.

Finals Format for each competition

Senior Men – Final 8 (AFL style)
Senior Women – Final 4 (Two Semi-Final games winners advance)
Under 19 – Final 3 (One Semi-Final 2v3 for the right to play 1st)
Under 15 – Final 4 (Two Semi-Final games winners advance)

Game Dates

Week 1 – Saturday 16th of November

CompetitionGameTimeVenue
Senior MenQF – Crusaders v Royals2:00PMRanger Field, Croydon
Senior Men QF – Warriors v Rangers10:30AMRanger Field, Croydon
Senior MenEF – Predators v Falcons2:00PM Hendy St Reserve, Corio
Senior Men EF – Buccaneers v Dragons10:30AMHendy St Reserve, Corio

Week 2 – Saturday 23rd of November

CompetitionGameTimeVenue
Senior MenSF – Royals v Predators10:30AMRanger Field, Croydon
Senior MenSF – Rangers v Dragons2:00PMRanger Field, Croydon

Week 3 – Saturday 30th of November

CompetitionGameVenue
Senior MenPF – Crusaders v TBAHenry Turner Reserve, Footscray
Senior Men PF – Warriors v TBA Henry Turner Reserve, Footscray
Under 19Semi FinalHenry Turner Reserve, Footscray

Week 3 – Sunday 1st of December

CompetitionGameVenue
Senior WomenSemi Finals DR Atkinson Reserve, Reservoir
Under 15Semi Finals DR Atkinson Reserve, Reservoir

Week 4 – Sunday 8th of December

CompetitionGameVenue
Senior MenVIC BOWL Casey Fields, Cranbourne East
Senior Women VIC BOWL Casey Fields, Cranbourne East
Under 19 VIC BOWL Casey Fields, Cranbourne East
Under 15 VIC BOWL Casey Fields, Cranbourne East