DONALDSON REACHES 300 GAMES IN DREAM START FOR YSE 
 

Yarraville Seddon continues to set the pace at the top of the Division Two ladder, with the Eagles now extending their unbeaten streak to five games after comfortably accounting for West Footscray last weekend. It was another easy four points for David Connell’s team who by far look like the form side of the competition, although their toughest challenge of the new campaign awaits this weekend as they host Ron Rooney’s Coburg.

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WRFL CELEBRATES NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK  (17.05.2012)
 

The week following Mothers Day each year is designated as National Volunteer Week, the official celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. Volunteers are the backbone of Australian society, making possible most of the cultural, charitable and sporting activities we take for granted in this wonderful country. Australian volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours of community service to so many areas of society, including community health care, heritage and arts, environment conservation, emergency services, education, social justice and sports.

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U15 & U16 INTERLEAGUE SQUAD UPDATE   (17.05.2012)
 

The U15 Division One and Division Two squads, and the U16 squad, have now been selected. For squad lists please click  HERE or on the INTERLEAGUE option above. Well done to all  players selected for the Interleague Carnival.

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VALE: TINA BARTELS (WERRIBEE DISTRICTS)  (16.05.2012)
 

The Werribee Districts Football club this week mourns the loss of a much-loved member Tina Bartels. Tina passed away on Wednesday 9th May after being diagnosed with cancer only a few months earlier. Tina had served on the Board of Management for the then named Werribee Junior & Amateur Football Club, and also fulfilled Team Manager duties for several seasons. Additionally both Tina and husband Gerald have on several occasions sponsored the club. She was strong willed & strong minded, and was very passionate about her family, friends and any job she took on. Tina was best known for her kind & generous nature, and her big heart. She loved her family and friends very much, and treasured the relationships she had with all the people close to her. This is how everyone will remember this remarkable woman, and the club & league are indebted to Tina for her valuable contribution.

WRFL ONLINE NEWSLETTER - FIRST BOUNCE #02  (14.05.2012)
 

The second edition of the WRFL's Online Newsletter is now available to VIEW. 'First Bounce' is delivered to all players via email on a Monday morning, and is the league's way of keeping in touch with our members. If your club wishes to promote an event in our newsletter, footy record or our club noticeboard below, please contact Media & Communications Officer Cam Nation ( c.nation@wrfl.asn.au ) .

U13 & U14 INTERLEAGUE SQUAD UPDATE   (15.05.2012)
 

The U13 Interleague squad has been chosen For the squad list please click HERE or on the INTERLEAGUE option above. The U14 Division One & Division Two squads have now been selected. For squad lists please click HERE or on the INTERLEAGUE option above. 

ALBION STORM HOME TO CLAIM THRILLER   (13.05.2012)
 

A six goal to one final term saw Albion scrape home by one point on Saturday, as the Cats secured just their second win of 2012 over fast-starters Sunshine. With the game all but over at the final change with Sunshine leading 7.16.58 to 3.8.26, an inspired Albion put together their best quarter of football this season, more than doubling their score to run out one point winners. Young Todd Finco finished the match with five goals and was well & truly best on ground, while Patrick Wiggins kicked two for the Kangaroos. The result now takes Albion to 2-3 after five round of football, with Sunshine remaining in the five at 3-2. 

BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS - OUR FEMALE SUPERSTAR (12.05)
  

At just seventeen years of age, Shae-Lee Murphy-Burke has done more for the women’s footy movement than most people. One of the main reasons the Altona Youth Girls teams was formed was so the club could keep its star player, who as the only female in Altona’s Under 14 side won the best and fairest award. She has been visiting primary schools and spruiking Aussie Rules in an effort to recruit girls for a new Under-12’s team, which will play in the Western Region Football League’s inaugural Junior Girls competition. The ten-week competition will kick off this weekend. The Youth Girls competition is already in full swing, with five teams taking part in the league’s first-ever ‘female only’ competition. With Altona fielding a senior team for the first time this year, women’s footy seems to be experiencing a surge in popularity in the West.
    

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WESTERN REGION YOUTH GIRLS INTERLEAGUE SQUAD (11.05.2012)
 

Thanks to all players who have trained over the past few weeks, and congratulations to the girls who have made the final squad for the 2012 Western Regions Youth Girls interleague team. Made up of girls playing in the the WRFL and EDFL Youth Girls competitions, the team will compete in the AFL Victoria Metropolitan Junior Championships over the Queen's Birthday long weekend. For the squad list please click here, and training will continue to be held on Wednesday nights at Ransford Oval, Parkville.

DIV ONE: SUNSHINE CONTINUE TO IMPRESS   (10.05.2012)
 

Division One surprise packet Sunshine continued their good start to the season last weekend, comfortably accounting for North Footscray by 57 points at Kinder Smith Reserve. Patrick Wiggins was up to his usual tricks in front of goal, kicking six majors for Sunshine in a dominant performance up forward. Support came from the likes of Paul Sheehan, Ben McInneny & Cory Connor who all managed three. Despite the final scoreline it was North Footscray that made a better start of the two sides in the wet and greasy conditions, kicking accurately to extend a five point margin to fifteen at the long break.

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DIV TWO:  YARRAVILLE SEDDON EMERGE AS FAVOURITES  (10.05)
 

Yarraville Seddon has quickly emerged as the frontrunner in the Division Two competition after comprehensively accounting for Glenorden by 103 points last weekend. In what was expected to be a tight clash between two of the form sides of the competition, Yarraville Seddon led at every change and were never threatened by the Hawks. The usual suspects were amongst the best for the Eagles, with Adam Baker adding to his impressive season tally with another six majors, while Beau Guest was yet again best on ground.

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U12 & U13 INTERLEAGUE SQUAD NEWS   (09.05.2012)
 

The 2012 U12 Interleague squad has been finalised, and the U13 Squad has been reduced to 31 players prior to final selection after training next week. Thanks to all players who have attended training over the past three weeks and best of luck for the remainder of the 2012 season to those who have not made it to the final stage.  For updated squad lists please click HERE or on the INTERLEAGUE option above.

SPOTSWOOD CONTINUE WINNING START TO 2012   (05.05.2012)
 

Another week of football meant another four points for Spotswood as the  Woodsmen stretched their unbeaten streak to four games to start 2012. This week's challenger Port Colts were brave in the opening term, before Spotty slammed home fifteen goals to five after the first change to run out 54 point winners. Jason Cloke continued his stellar start to the year with another five goals to take his season tally to 24, while McGhie, Langlands & Morgan were amongst the best. Other Division One winners were Altona by 72 points over St Albans, Deer Park by 14 over Albion, Hoppers Crossing by 205 over Sunshine Heights, and Sunshine by 57 over North Footscray.

UMPIRING ROUND: RECOGNISING OUR UMPIRES   (05.05.2012)
 

This weekend is ‘Umpire Recognition’ round, an AFL led initiative which encourages everyone to respect & appreciate the excellent work that umpires do across all levels of our great game. Too often umpires are lost to the game due to the abuse and intimidation experienced on matchday, and the aim of this weekend is for everyone to show their appreciation of those officiating our game in a bid to promote the retention & recruitment of local umpires. Over the past three years our umpire numbers within the WRFL have almost tripled from a base of just over 100 umpires to our current numbers nearing 300.

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UMPIRING ROUND: FROM WRFL TO AFL ELITE   (05.05.2012)
 

The Western Region Football League continues to provide an ideal pathway for umpires aspiring to officiate at the highest level, with local Chris Esler the latest WRFL umpire to be promoted to the AFL umpiring panel. Esler made his debut at the MCG earlier this year, and will be a regular feature on AFL match-days throughout the season. State Director of Umpiring, Kevin Mitchell, said Esler was an excellent umpire & athlete, and his promotion was testament to six years of hard work on the VFL list.

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JUNIOR BULLDOGS TAKING OVER THE WEST!  (02.05.2012)
 

The Western Bulldogs and the Western Region Football League are proud to announce a new partnership to support junior footy in Melbourne’s West. This new partnership will see the Western Bulldogs and the WRFL teaming up to increase AFL participation in the Western Region and to create a unique Bulldogs experience for the regions 5,000 WRFL juniors. The Bulldogs will also sponsor the team of the month and player of the week competitions with prizes up for grabs throughout the year. WRFL Chief Executive, Bob Tregear said he was delighted to launch this exciting partnership with the Western Bulldogs.

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WYNDHAMVALE PAST PLAYERS & OFFICIALS DAY   (FLYER)
 

All past players and officials of Wyndhamvale Football Club, are invited to attend on the 21st July to celebrate being part of a great club. Matches scheduled for the day of round 15 are as follows:   U/18’s V Hoppers Crossing @ 9.45am, Reserves V Glenorden @ 12.00pm & Seniors V Glenorden commencing at 2.00pm. There is no cost BBQ provided and drinks at bar prices. We're looking forward to seeing as many people as possible come and reminisce about the good old days and catch up with one another hopefully setting the scene for a very successful day. 

 
WYNDHAMVALE SEEKS TRAINERS FOR MATCHDAY
 

The Wyndhamvale Football Club is currently seeking qualified trainers to provide on/off field first aid to its players on match days and training nights. $$$ is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. Copies of relevant certificates will need to be sighted. In the first instance contact club administrator Peter Maynard via email: peter@cybarsurf.com.au

 
SUNSHINE CELEBRATES WRFL LIFE MEMBER'S 90TH BIRTHDAY
 

Sunshine Football Club is exited to celebrate the birthday of Sunshine’s Favourite Lady, Marge Laffin. One of the club’s most popular members, the club wishes Marge a very happy 90th Birthday. Marge is both a life member of the club, and the WRFL. From everyone at the club and everyone you have sold raffle tickets to over the years, many happy returns Marge! We wish you all the best for a great day, and hope to see you at the footy again soon one day!!

 
WERRIBEE CENTRALS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB SEEKS PLAYERS
 

Werribee Centrals Junior Football Club are looking for players for their Under-11 team for Season 2012. Training is Wednesdays & Fridays (6-7pm) at Galvin Park, Shaw’s Road, Werribee. Please contact Ed Cachia (0418 335 649) or Kevin Johnson (0407 311 039).

 

 
PARKSIDE FOOBTALL CLUB SEEKING UNDER-18 PLAYERS
 

Parkside Football Club are seeking players for our Under-18 team. For further information please contact Ray Barber on 0411 093 920.

 
SUNSHINE WEST AUSKICK - ALL WELCOME
 

SUNSHINE WEST AUSKICK takes place every Saturday at 9.30am at Ainsworth Reserve, Sunshine West (located on Glengala Road). It is free of charge to all participants. Please contact Michael Grima on 0421 257 256 or via email michael.grima@fonterra.com for more details.