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GROVEDALE TIGERS
WELCOME TO GROVEDALE TIGERS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
Located in the heart of Grovedale, we have a long and proud history, with our teams competing in the Geelong Football & Netball League. Our club facilitates over 700 players taking the court/field each week in netball and football teams in all age groups from U9-U19, through to seniors. We also run successful Auskick and Net Set Go programs and have a strong women’s football program with two senior teams and numerous junior female teams.2024 was a successful year with our Senior Women winning the Div 1 Premiership & both our U18 Colts teams winning Premierships With many of our Colts moving up to play senior football, we are extremely excited to see what the future holds for our club.


Introducing our 2025 Senior Menโs Leadership Group ๐ฏ
From left: Jak Tute, Will Jeffery, Nathan McHugh, Harrison Whyte, Billy Ford (Co-Captain), Brady Campi & Rory Quinn (Co-Captain)
Congratulations Lads ๐๐ค
From left: Jak Tute, Will Jeffery, Nathan McHugh, Harrison Whyte, Billy Ford (Co-Captain), Brady Campi & Rory Quinn (Co-Captain)
Congratulations Lads ๐๐ค


Congratulations to past player and current sponsor Matt Kelly of @kelscapeslandscaping for winning the 2025 Golden Ticket. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and supported our great club.


Round 3 teams are in. Netball and footy return to Burdoo Reserve this Saturday when we host St. Albans Football & Netball Club Our senior women play away against St Josephโs 11.30am Walker Oval and our reserve women against Belmont 5.00pm Winter Reserve. We are also celebrating our clubs Past Players & Officials and the 50th Anniversary of our 1975 Senior Premiership. Come along and enjoy a great day and stay for evening drinks and music in the clubrooms afterwards.


โจWeekend highlights โจ
A Grade retain the ANZAC cup ๐น
A Grade retain the ANZAC cup ๐น


A special moment for our club ๐๐ค
We welcome everyone to join us this weekend at Burdoo Reserve for the season launch and unveiling of our 2024 Senior Womenโs Premiership flag at the conclusion of the Menโs Senior game. Letโs come together to celebrate the hard work and history made by our womenโs team.
We welcome everyone to join us this weekend at Burdoo Reserve for the season launch and unveiling of our 2024 Senior Womenโs Premiership flag at the conclusion of the Menโs Senior game. Letโs come together to celebrate the hard work and history made by our womenโs team.


Weโve added more dates to our 2025 Social Calendar. Check it out now ๐


๐ ITโS JUST GOOD CLEAN FUN โ Registrations for Auskick 2025 are STILL OPEN! ๐
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฅ Calling all future footy stars aged 4-6! If your child is turning 5 in 2025, theyโre ready to join the fun! ๐
๐10-week season commencing Friday 2nd of May @ Burdoo Reserve, Grovedale
๐ Donโt miss out โ sign up today!
๐ https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/c1cb35
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฅ Calling all future footy stars aged 4-6! If your child is turning 5 in 2025, theyโre ready to join the fun! ๐
๐10-week season commencing Friday 2nd of May @ Burdoo Reserve, Grovedale
๐ Donโt miss out โ sign up today!
๐ https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/c1cb35


Grovedale Tigers welcome our 2nd Kreuger for season 2025. Mathew Kreuger from South Australia is a 27yo, 186cm, 90kg inside mid who loves the contest. Mathew also has the flexibilty to play key positions either forward or back and is the older brother of recent signing Nathan Kreuger. We look forward to Mathew using his experience to help guide our young group. Welcome Mathew!


We are on the lookout for anyone that is interested in umpiring on a Saturday for the 2025 Winter Season. We are looking for beginners and experienced umpires. This is a paid position (per game). We have games available for age groups U13s to U17s, and also C, D, E & U19s games.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Umpire Coordinator - Anna Quinsey-Munro on 0499 381 668 or email grovedalenetball@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Umpire Coordinator - Anna Quinsey-Munro on 0499 381 668 or email grovedalenetball@gmail.com


Get behind our Senior Women and get on down to Waurn Ponds Bunnings tomorrow for a cheeky snag! ๐๐ค


Congratulations to Grovedale Tiger girls Ella McDonald and Ella Emond whoโve been selected in the Geelong Falcons squad for season 2025 ๐ฏ๐ฏ


What a great night our preseason bare foot bowls was Thank you to Belmont bowls club for having us.


Grovedale Tigers welcome 23yo Bailey Taylor. A utility who plays predominantly midfield & forward, Bailey has moved to Geelong for his studies & comes to us from Horsham Saints. Welcome BT.


We are excited to welcome Abby Favell to the Grovedale Senior Womenโs team for the 2025 season. Abby is a highly experienced and respected player, having played in our local competition and brings valuable VFLW experience to the squad. Her leadership skills and football knowledge will be a great asset to our team. Abby is a perfect fit for our culture and values, and we are confident she will inspire and elevate those around her as we continue to build a strong and successful team. Welcome to Grovedale, Abby!


Grovedale Tigers welcome back Leigh Ellis. Leigh returns from Winchelsea FC where he kicked 138 goals from his 45 games in the last 3 seasons. A solid & crafty left foot forward, Leigh can also expect to play up the ground following a strong preseason so far! Great to have you back Leroy!


Well done to our junior committee for organising and hosting Ben Stanley from Enhanced Football last weekend. This was an incredible development opportunity for our junior coaches and players and a fantastic initiative for the growth of our club.
Special thanks to our homegrown Tigers, Gryan Miers and Mitch Knevitt, for their attendance and support, along with many of our Senior Men and Women footballers, including new recruit Nathan Kreuger. Itโs inspiring to see our future stars supported by those who have paved the way! Go Tigers ๐๐ค
Special thanks to our homegrown Tigers, Gryan Miers and Mitch Knevitt, for their attendance and support, along with many of our Senior Men and Women footballers, including new recruit Nathan Kreuger. Itโs inspiring to see our future stars supported by those who have paved the way! Go Tigers ๐๐ค


Grovedale Tigers welcome 23yo Liam Jardine. A strong Midfielder from Kerang FC, Liam played in the last 2 senior Grand Finals including a premiership in 2023. He was a part of the leadership group in 2024 & has relocated to Geelong with his girlfriend Cooper who is a keen netballer.
Welcome Liam & Cooper.
Welcome Liam & Cooper.


Grovedale Tigers welcome back 24yo utility Ed Adams. Ed previously played for the tigers whilst studying at Deakin Uni. A former Murray Bushranger, Ed returned home to Shepparton United in the GVFL where he was VC last season. He is currently training with Essendon VFL but will reunite with his brother Sam at the Grovey tigers when not at the Bombers. Welcome back Ed.


This morning we had a fantastic opportunity to re-connect with Cath OโConnor. Cath is a Life member of the club; was one of the clubs inaugural coaches, has held the role of President, committee member, and went on to coach and mentor many hundreds of players through her time at Grovedale.
Cath is pictured with current club President Kelly McCarthy, our inaugural joint Presidents Vicki Nicholls & Sherryn Vessey (who is now holding the role of Netball section secretary)
In 2006 the club introduced the โCath OโConnor Perpetual trophyโ for an โOutstanding junior club personโ within the netball section. This has been presented to many worthy recipients across the years.
With Cath now having lived in Queensland for the past 15 years, her involvement with the club has wavered. With Cathโs blessing, in 2024 the club rebranded the award to the โPeta Nicholls Perpetual Trophyโ.
Ruby McCarthy was also lucky enough to meet Cath. She was the recipient of the โCath OโConnor Trophyโ in 2023.
Cath is pictured with current club President Kelly McCarthy, our inaugural joint Presidents Vicki Nicholls & Sherryn Vessey (who is now holding the role of Netball section secretary)
In 2006 the club introduced the โCath OโConnor Perpetual trophyโ for an โOutstanding junior club personโ within the netball section. This has been presented to many worthy recipients across the years.
With Cath now having lived in Queensland for the past 15 years, her involvement with the club has wavered. With Cathโs blessing, in 2024 the club rebranded the award to the โPeta Nicholls Perpetual Trophyโ.
Ruby McCarthy was also lucky enough to meet Cath. She was the recipient of the โCath OโConnor Trophyโ in 2023.


Grovedale Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of Ben Davis for season 2025. A former Grovedale junior which included the 2019 Under 17 Premiership, Ben returns after senior stints at Stawell Warriors, Stawell Swifts & St.Albans. An inside mid, Ben was recently named the best under 21 player in the Horsham & District FL and was a runners up in their league best & fairest. Welcome back Ben.


Grovedale Tigers welcome 25yo Nathan Kreuger. A 196cm utility from Collingwood FC in the AFL, Nathan needs no introduction. He has signed with Geelong VFL for this season but will play with Grovedale outside of those commitments. Welcome Nathan & his partner Tess!!


It was a fantastic day for our club at Geelong Racing Club. The club walked away from todayโs races with $25,000 from their two entries in the Geelong Racing Club Community Cup!
1st - Romantic Choice - Grovedale Netball Club $15,000
2nd - Sheโs Bulletproof - Grovedale Football Club $10,000
Fantastic initiative by the Geelong Racing Club!
1st - Romantic Choice - Grovedale Netball Club $15,000
2nd - Sheโs Bulletproof - Grovedale Football Club $10,000
Fantastic initiative by the Geelong Racing Club!


Our fixture for the 2025 GFNL season has been released. Check out all our matches. Round 1 kicks off in 113 days with our senior menโs football, senior womenโs football and netball teams all at home and on the same day! Lets Go Grovey ๐๐ค


BUCKET HAT & VISOR - SALE
If you are still looking for a little gift for someone or a stocking filler, come down to the Netball Club Rooms on Thursday and purchase a Bucket Hat or Visor.
These are new to our merchandise, and we are excited to get them out amongst our players and supporters.
Prices are as follows:
Bucket Hat (Size M/L & L/XL) - $30 each
Visor - $20
Kelly & Susan will be in the Netball Club Rooms waiting to see you. Correct Cash & EFTPOS only for payments.
If you are still looking for a little gift for someone or a stocking filler, come down to the Netball Club Rooms on Thursday and purchase a Bucket Hat or Visor.
These are new to our merchandise, and we are excited to get them out amongst our players and supporters.
Prices are as follows:
Bucket Hat (Size M/L & L/XL) - $30 each
Visor - $20
Kelly & Susan will be in the Netball Club Rooms waiting to see you. Correct Cash & EFTPOS only for payments.


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Grovedale Tigers are thrilled to announce the return of Paul Price as Senior Womenโs Football Coach for the 2025 season.
An integral part of our female football program over the last two years and proudly coaching our inaugural senior womenโs premiership team alongside newly appointed Cats VFLW coach Taylah Hassett, Paul brings a wealth of experience and passion to our club.
Welcome Paul, we are looking forward to an exciting 2025 Season ๐๐ค
Grovedale Tigers are thrilled to announce the return of Paul Price as Senior Womenโs Football Coach for the 2025 season.
An integral part of our female football program over the last two years and proudly coaching our inaugural senior womenโs premiership team alongside newly appointed Cats VFLW coach Taylah Hassett, Paul brings a wealth of experience and passion to our club.
Welcome Paul, we are looking forward to an exciting 2025 Season ๐๐ค


Forwarding on the Christmas spirit. Working in a Primary School, Jak Tute seeโs first hand, Christmas isnโt a joyful time for everyone. The senior boys got round his idea of everyone buying a gift for a child. After contacting the Geelong Salvation Army it went from there. With a collection of 50+ gifts, all the gifts were dropped off Sunday, ready for distribution to some excited kids.
Well done lads ๐๐ค
Well done lads ๐๐ค


๐ฃ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ช๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ด ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ
After a successful 2024 season that yielded two premierships, we are looking for players to join our Under 18 boys teams in 2025. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, compete at a higher level, play with your mates or join a supportive football community, this is your chance! Register now at https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/7bfbdc or email grovedalefootball@gmail.com for more information and be part of something great ๐ฏ
After a successful 2024 season that yielded two premierships, we are looking for players to join our Under 18 boys teams in 2025. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, compete at a higher level, play with your mates or join a supportive football community, this is your chance! Register now at https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/7bfbdc or email grovedalefootball@gmail.com for more information and be part of something great ๐ฏ


Our Senior Netball and Senior Men & Women Football teams joined together this week for our version of โThe Amazing Raceโ. Great turn out and Great fun.
GO GROVIE!! โซ๐กโซ๐ก
GO GROVIE!! โซ๐กโซ๐ก


GROVEDALE TIGERS AMAZING RACE ๐
Get ready, the amazing race is back! Open to all our senior football and netball players. A great opportunity to build club connections and come together pre Christmas. Please notify your coach with your availability ASAP so teams can be allocated.
Get ready, the amazing race is back! Open to all our senior football and netball players. A great opportunity to build club connections and come together pre Christmas. Please notify your coach with your availability ASAP so teams can be allocated.


Pre-Season has officially kicked off for both our netball and Womenโs football.
Come and join the fun Monday and Thursdays 6pm @ Eastern Beach before Christmas break๐๐ค
Come and join the fun Monday and Thursdays 6pm @ Eastern Beach before Christmas break๐๐ค


Grovedale Tigers 2025 Football Registrations Now Open๐
Sign Up today via rego link in bio.
Sign Up today via rego link in bio.




๐ SENIOR NETBALL PRESEASON ๐
Time to get up and about again, rest time is over. Letโs get ready for Season 2025!! Check out all the dates for preseason training for netball players. Look forward to seeing you at Eastern Beach ๐
All past, present and new players welcome. Also this training is for any U17s and U19s.
Letโs go Grovey ๐๐ค
Time to get up and about again, rest time is over. Letโs get ready for Season 2025!! Check out all the dates for preseason training for netball players. Look forward to seeing you at Eastern Beach ๐
All past, present and new players welcome. Also this training is for any U17s and U19s.
Letโs go Grovey ๐๐ค


Grovedale Tigers are pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Brack as our U18 Head Coach for 2025. Robert coached our U16s in 2024, joining us after many years coaching junior and interleague teams in the Western Football League. Robert is extremely passionate about his football and involvement in community clubs and is looking forward to a great year ahead.
Joining Robert this season, after premiership success in 2024, are returning coaches Daniel Saliaris, Pat Keating, Brendan James and Steve Williams. All coaches are looking forward to working together and supporting our players as we work towards fielding two full U18 teams in 2025 ๐๐ค
Joining Robert this season, after premiership success in 2024, are returning coaches Daniel Saliaris, Pat Keating, Brendan James and Steve Williams. All coaches are looking forward to working together and supporting our players as we work towards fielding two full U18 teams in 2025 ๐๐ค


Grovedale Tigers are thrilled to announce the reappointment of Taylah Hassett as Senior Womenโs Football Coach for the 2025 season.
Taylah returns for her first solo coaching role after co-coaching alongside Paul Price in 2024 and 2023. With more success the goal, Taylah canโt wait to get cracking into another pre-season as we look to go back to back in 2025!
The club would also like to thank outgoing coach Paul Price for his contribution to our female football program. Paul has set a high standard for our playing group at both training and on game day and has been an integral part of our success, coaching the team to a grand final in 2023 and a premiership in 2024. We wish him all the best for future endeavours.
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Taylah returns for her first solo coaching role after co-coaching alongside Paul Price in 2024 and 2023. With more success the goal, Taylah canโt wait to get cracking into another pre-season as we look to go back to back in 2025!
The club would also like to thank outgoing coach Paul Price for his contribution to our female football program. Paul has set a high standard for our playing group at both training and on game day and has been an integral part of our success, coaching the team to a grand final in 2023 and a premiership in 2024. We wish him all the best for future endeavours.
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Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 13th November 2024, 7pm in the Grovedale Tigers FNC social rooms. All welcome. Nomination forms and more information can be obtained by emailing grovedalefootball@gmail.com


Congratulations to Grovey boys and now VFL premiership players Cooper Whyte & Harry Grintell. Great game boys ๐๐ค


All the best to Grovedale players Cooper Whyte & Harry Grintell who have both been named to play for Werribee in this Sundays VFL Grand Final against Southport ๐๐ค


Congratulations to former Grovedale junior Spencer Ashby who recently accepted a full scholarship to study and play division 1 college football at Tennessee Tech University.
Spencer is doing great things & was recently named the Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week after his performance at Middle Tennessee! Congrats, Spencer! ๐๐ค
Spencer is doing great things & was recently named the Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week after his performance at Middle Tennessee! Congrats, Spencer! ๐๐ค


Round 18 sees us host @northshoreseagulls in the final home game of the season. Please note due to no U18 or U16 matches, football match times have been bought forward by one hour.
Saturday afternoon sees our U18 Div 4 team play their grand final at North Geelong. We wish you all the best and hope to get as many people as we can there to cheer you on.
Letโs bring that cup home! Go Grovie ๐๐ค๐
Saturday afternoon sees our U18 Div 4 team play their grand final at North Geelong. We wish you all the best and hope to get as many people as we can there to cheer you on.
Letโs bring that cup home! Go Grovie ๐๐ค๐


Join us this Saturday night post Round 18 to celebrate the season and honor the achievements of all our players ๐ค๐


Itโs Grand Final Week for our Senior Women!
Letโs gather the yellow and black army and head out to Lara this Sunday to cheer them on. We have organised a bus for transport to and from the game. To purchase your seat please follow the link
https://borneapparel.com.au/product-category/grovedale-grandfinal-bus/
Letโs go Grovie and bring that cup home where it belongs ๐ฏ ๐ ๐ค
Letโs gather the yellow and black army and head out to Lara this Sunday to cheer them on. We have organised a bus for transport to and from the game. To purchase your seat please follow the link
https://borneapparel.com.au/product-category/grovedale-grandfinal-bus/
Letโs go Grovie and bring that cup home where it belongs ๐ฏ ๐ ๐ค




Have you got your ticket yet? Ticket sales close this Monday 24th June. Going to be a great night!
https://facebook.com/events/s/grovedale-ball-2024/424489876958481/
https://facebook.com/events/s/grovedale-ball-2024/424489876958481/


๐๐คWEEKEND RESULTS๐๐ค
So many positive results from the weekend! Go Tigers ๐ฏ
So many positive results from the weekend! Go Tigers ๐ฏ


Tonight Erin Marshall was awarded our 2024 Female Club Champion as part of AFL Barwon Female Festival of Sport. Erin is a dedicated member of the playing group and captain of our Senior Womenโs Division 3 team. She worked tirelessly to retain players and work towards building a second female football team at Grovedale. She is hardworking and strives for success every week. Erin also volunteers her time around the club and spends countless hours preparing banners and recognising our players who are reaching milestone games. Congratulations Erin and thank you for everything you do for our club ๐๐ค


FEMALE FESTIVAL OF SPORT WEEK
The AFL Barwon Female Festival of Sport is a week-long event aimed at celebrating, recognizing & empowering females in the Barwon region. We are extremely lucky to have an enormous amount of incredible ladies that make our club great. We appreciate each and every one of you and the contribution that you make to our club ๐๐ค @grovedaletigerswomens
The AFL Barwon Female Festival of Sport is a week-long event aimed at celebrating, recognizing & empowering females in the Barwon region. We are extremely lucky to have an enormous amount of incredible ladies that make our club great. We appreciate each and every one of you and the contribution that you make to our club ๐๐ค @grovedaletigerswomens


Letโs get GROOVEYYY ๐บ ๐ชฉ 80s Night!!!!
Saturday 8th of June from 7.30pm.
Letโs all rewind to the 80s where bright and bold was a statement. This function is a really good chance for parents to be involved! We understand a lot of playerโs families live far away, so it would be nice to have them join us during the day for our netball/football games & at night for the function!
Prizes for best dressed! Games to be played throughout the night! 80-90s music ๐ต ๐ชฉ ๐บ ๐
Time to bust out those dance moves and groove like itโs 1985!
Saturday 8th of June from 7.30pm.
Letโs all rewind to the 80s where bright and bold was a statement. This function is a really good chance for parents to be involved! We understand a lot of playerโs families live far away, so it would be nice to have them join us during the day for our netball/football games & at night for the function!
Prizes for best dressed! Games to be played throughout the night! 80-90s music ๐ต ๐ชฉ ๐บ ๐
Time to bust out those dance moves and groove like itโs 1985!


Grovedale army is on the road this weekend๐ค๐ฝ
Round 6 v Colac @ Central Reserve !
๐ฅA Grade take on the 2x premiership team @ 1:40pm, whilst the seniors welcome back Ryan Abbott @2.10pm. See you there, rugged up!!
Round 6 v Colac @ Central Reserve !
๐ฅA Grade take on the 2x premiership team @ 1:40pm, whilst the seniors welcome back Ryan Abbott @2.10pm. See you there, rugged up!!


Full line ups are in โฆ.Round 5 letโs go ! ๐ช๐ผ
Goodluck to all sides this week, we hope to see you all there in yellow and black @ Leopold Recreation Reserve ๐ซต๐ผ
Goodluck to all sides this week, we hope to see you all there in yellow and black @ Leopold Recreation Reserve ๐ซต๐ผ
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