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Women’s Festival of Footy – Come and Try Footy

Women’s Festival of Footy – Come and Try Footy

AFL Masters Vic Metro would like to invite all our clubs, friends and family to the inaugural Women's Festival of Footy - Come and Try Footy on Saturday 16 July at JL Murphy Reserve, Port Melbourne. The Festival of Football will showcase brand new programs: Lightning...

AFL Masters National Carnival – Registrations Closing

AFL Masters National Carnival – Registrations Closing

AFL Masters National Carnival REGISTRATIONS CLOSING MONDAY 8 AUGUST (11.59pm). Registrations to represent Vic Metro at the 2022 AFL Masters National Carnival close on Monday 8 August (11.59pm). To register go to https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/2db61a

2022 Belinda Bowey milestone game

2022 Belinda Bowey milestone game

The AFL Masters Vic Metro Board and the Women’s Competition are so pleased to be celebrating Belinda Bowey’s 400th game.  This will be a home game for the Port Melbourne Colts on Saturday 9 July, 2pm, all welcome to come along and share the celebrations on the day....

AFL Masters launches new quick kick program for women over 35

AFL Masters launches new quick kick program for women over 35

In a further boost to the growth of women’s footy, more than 2100 women aged 35 and over have signed up to play Australian Rules Football for the first-time ever in just the past month. Following a successful social media campaign targeted at older women who want to...

Shane “The Dentist “ Vereker

Shane “The Dentist “ Vereker

Shane “The Dentist “ Vereker had a dental surgery in Williamstown for many years.He sold his business and retired from work around 5 years ago, but alas has still not retired from playing the game that he loves. Shane is the oldest player running around in the...

Jennifer Pitson appointed General Manager

Jennifer Pitson appointed General Manager

Jennifer Pitson appointed General Manager The Board is excited to announce that Jennifer Pitson has been appointed as General Manager. Thanks to Chris Shine, Sarah Loh and Maddison Hardiman for sitting on the Working Group that ensured a rigorous and thorough...

Coaching Positions for AFL Victorian Metro Masters Squads

Coaching Positions for AFL Victorian Metro Masters Squads

VIC METRO INVITES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE FOLLOWING COACHING POSITIONS FOR ADELAIDE 2022.   Coaching position available: • 35’s• 40’s• 45’s• 50’s (2)• 55’s• 60’s• 65’sWomen’s• 35’s• 40’s Location: Adelaide (Training prior to carnival in Melbourne, approx. July...

The National Carnival returns to Adelaide in 2022

The National Carnival returns to Adelaide in 2022

Adelaide will host the 2022 AFL Masters National Carnival, the 39th staging of the annual event, and the first time the city has held the event since 2014. The announcement was made tonight at the conclusion of the 2021 AFL Masters National Carnival in Perth. Key...

Message to Clubs from the Board

Message to Clubs from the Board

Hi All, Unfortunately, the Victorian Government’s recent announcement extending our lockdown has meant that our Semi Final games scheduled for August 29th will now need to be abandoned. There is also strong concern that the lockdown may be extended further, or at the...

2021 Perth AFL Masters National Carnival Update

2021 Perth AFL Masters National Carnival Update

Hi All, We are all aware that the current Covid situation has cast some doubt on whether the Perth National Carnival will go ahead. Registrations are still open, and we urge you to register if you are planning to attend. To allay any concerns we have made a slight...

National Carnival FAQs – Getting to Perth

National Carnival FAQs – Getting to Perth

Please find below responses to some of the most commonly asked questions about getting to Perth for the 2021 SeaLink AFL Masters National Carnival: What are the dates of the event, and where is the event?- Dates for the 2021 Perth AFL Masters National Carnival are...

2021 Perth AFL Masters National Carnival

2021 Perth AFL Masters National Carnival

Registrations Now Open Player registration $590, and includes: 1x Ticket to the Presentation Dinner 1x Playing Kit (Jumper, short, socks) 2x Vic Metro Polos   Players Registration: https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=98718 Managers &...

AFL Masters Over 55’s Round 9

AFL Masters Over 55’s Round 9

Sunday 8 August 2021McAlister Reserve, Parkville AFL MASTERS OVER 55’s Round 9 11:00 - Geelong  Vs Combined12:30 - North Vs South2:00 - WilliamstownVs Beaconsfield To play please contact: North team Ian fletcher 0417 513 134South team Gary Wilson 0418 560 353Combined...

AFL Masters Over 55’s Round 7

AFL Masters Over 55’s Round 7

Sunday 11 July 2021McAllister ParkvilleMcAllister Reserve, Parkville AFL MASTERS OVER 55’s Round 7 11:00 North Vs Geelong12:30 Williamstown Vs Beaconsfield2:00 Combined Vs South To play please contact: North - Ian Fletcher - 0417 513 134South - Gary Wilson - 0418 560...

Anthony Beck

Anthony Beck

He is the epitome of Masters Australian Football and “football for fun" A committed stalwart of not only our club but the competition in general Becky began with Williamstown in 2004 at age 45 and has played 150 club games Attended 10 +  National carnivals and been...

AFL Masters Over 55’s Round 6

AFL Masters Over 55’s Round 6

Sunday 27 June 2021Perc Allison Reserve, Beaconsfield AFL MASTERS OVER 55’s Round 6 11:00 - Combined Vs North12:30 - Geelong Vs Williamstown2:00 - South Vs Beaconsfield To play please contact: North team Ian fletcher 0417 513 134South team Gary Wilson 0418 560...

Biggest Carnival Ever – Perth 2021 – Get Vaccinated

Biggest Carnival Ever – Perth 2021 – Get Vaccinated

Perth 2021 AFL Masters National Carnival will be Biggest and Best Carnival Ever - Get Vaccinated Now. Following team estimates provided by all State Associations, it is anticipated that the Perth 2021 National Carnival will be our biggest and our best National...

Over 55’S Games this Sunday April 25th

Over 55’S Games this Sunday April 25th

OVER 55’S GAMES THIS SUNDAY APRIL 25TH McAllister Park, 750 Park St Parkville. If you are available join in the fun. 12.30 – North v South (Contact - Ian Fletcher 0417 513 134) 2.30 - Williamstown v Beaconsfield (Contact -  John Blackburn 0409 007 682)

2021 AGM & Delegates Meeting – National Carnival Update

2021 AGM & Delegates Meeting – National Carnival Update

State representatives have been updated on the planning for the 2021 National Carnival at this year’s AFL Masters AGM & Delegates Meeting. Held online via Zoom last weekend, proceedings were opened by AFL Masters President Steve Eurell, and following initial...

Return to play – Training And Games Protocols

Return to play – Training And Games Protocols

In advance of any training and games recommencing we encourage Leagues, Clubs, umpires, officials and volunteers to digest these protocols, go through an education period and formulate an education and implementation plan to return to training and games safely. We...

Tony Lovett with Family & Friends – Message for Young and Old

Tony Lovett with Family & Friends – Message for Young and Old

Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged between 15 and 44. It deeply affects friends, families and communities. More than 3000 Australians end their lives each year — this is about 8 people a day. The suicide rate among Aboriginal and Torres...

Succession Plan in place for AFL Masters GM

Succession Plan in place for AFL Masters GM

AFL Masters can announce that Dr Adrian Raftery will succeed Neil King as the General Manager of AFL Masters National at the completion of the 2021 Perth National Carnival. Adrian will shadow Neil while he remains in his current position throughout 2020 and 2021,...

AFLVM Board Decision – Season 2020

AFLVM Board Decision – Season 2020

Since our postponement in March we have been constantly reviewing and monitoring the latest advice provided by the Federal and State Governments in relation to a return to play for Community Football.

Announcements in recent days by Federal and State Governments have outlined a staged approach to returning to normal life in this COVID environment.