Greenvale Football Club
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The Greenvale Football Club is an Australian rules football
club located 23 km north west of Melbourne in the suburb of Greenvale
. The club was founded in 1990 as a junior club by Les Norris, who died in April of 2009. By 2005, the club was fielding fifteen teams in the Essendon District Football League
. In February 2011, the club's long awaited official website was launched and will soon be the club's preferred method of communication to members and supporters: www.greenvalefc.com.au
. Greenvale has won 3 senior premierships since the club was first founded. Greenvale had finished at the head of the ladder prior to the finals, and did so again in 2005 before reaching a second successive premiership play-off after an impressive 2nd semi final demolition of Keilor. The grand final turned into a nightmare, however, as rank outsiders Strathmore stole both the show and the flag with a hard-earned and well-deserved 10 point win. By 2005, the club was fielding fifteen teams in the Essendon District Football League
.
The 2006 season saw a slight drop in performance level, and Greenvale's premiership aspirations were ended by Doutta Stars on preliminary final day. With former Australian rules players Steve MacPherson and Steve Paxman as senior coach and captain respectively Greenvale has plenty of experience to draw on, and it was no surprise to see them emerge as pace setters in 2007. What was a surprise, however, was the extent of their dominance, for after topping the ladder with 100% success from 18 home and away matches, they swept to an unbeaten premiership on the strength of wins over Strathmore by 57 points in the 2nd semi final and 3 goals in the grand final. The reserves also went top, making it a perfect year all round. In 2008 the club went undefeated, until the Grand Final losing to Keilor 20.12.(132) to 15.9.(99).
As of 2009 – Steve MacPherson was the longest serving coach of any side in the EDFL until he announced he was leaving the club at the end of the 2010 season.
. In 2010, the club was fielding 18 teams, this was the most teams that the club has ever had.
. The club went undefeated in the home and away season, before losing the semi final to Maribyrnong Park and the Grand Final also to Maribyrnong Park 14.18.(102) to 13.6.(84). The club also started construction on the 2nd oval and the up grading of the lights on the main oval.
BEST AND FAIREST WINNERS:
would be playing for Greenvale in the 2010 season and he has proved to be a wonderful asset. The club has a total of 18 teams in the league this year, making it the most that the club has ever had and the club is growing each day. The Seniors lost their 1st game in 3 years in a home and away season in Round 6 to Oak Park 15.19.(109) to Greenvale 6.11.(47). The Seniors, Reserves and the Under 18 Div 1 teams all subsequently finished on top of their respective ladders and into the 2010 EDFL Finals. This was the first time in years that all 3 teams have made it into the finals together. The Seniors, Reserves and the Under 18 Div 1 teams all eventually played off in Grand Finals on 12 September 2010 at Essendon's Windy Hill Football Ground. Both the U18s and Reserves were victorious in their matches defeating Keilor Football Club in both instances, with the flagship A-Grade team losing in a close match to reigning back to back premiers Maribyrnong Park, coached by ex-AFL player Brodie Holland
.
Greenvale's tenacity helped them get to within five points in an exciting final quarter only for Maribyrnong Park to kick two goals in the dying final minutes. The final score during the A-Grade match was Maribyrnong Park 12.18 (90) def. Greenvale 10.13 (73).
In October 2010 – After 7 years as coach of the senior side Steve MacPherson announced he won't continue as head coach in 2011 and he will be leaving the club altogether. Steve Paxman and club captain Denis Bicer has also announced they will not be returning to the club on 2011, Bicer has taken up an assistant-coaching role with B Grade club Pascoe Vale
has been appointment as the new Head Senior coach for season 2011.
In November 2010 – The club began its 2011 pre-season campaign on Wednesday 17 November 2010 at Greenvale Reserve under New Senior Coach Anthony Rock
. It was announced that ex-AFL Western Bulldogs player Cameron Wight
would be playing for Greenvale in the 2011 season.
The club had a total of 14 Junior teams in the league this year, 10 of those made it into the Finals, 5 of those made in into the Grand Final, 3 of those won the Grand Final
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
club located 23 km north west of Melbourne in the suburb of Greenvale
Greenvale, Victoria
Greenvale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hume...
. The club was founded in 1990 as a junior club by Les Norris, who died in April of 2009. By 2005, the club was fielding fifteen teams in the Essendon District Football League
Essendon District Football League
The Essendon District Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne, which was established in 1930.The EDFL consists of 24 senior clubs, 10 clubs in A Grade and 14 clubs in B Grade...
. In February 2011, the club's long awaited official website was launched and will soon be the club's preferred method of communication to members and supporters: www.greenvalefc.com.au
History
Greenvale Football club started in 1990 as a junior club by Les Norris, who died in April 2009. Greenvale has only been in operation as a senior club for a little over a decade, but already it has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the powerful Essendon District Football LeagueEssendon District Football League
The Essendon District Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne, which was established in 1930.The EDFL consists of 24 senior clubs, 10 clubs in A Grade and 14 clubs in B Grade...
. Greenvale has won 3 senior premierships since the club was first founded. Greenvale had finished at the head of the ladder prior to the finals, and did so again in 2005 before reaching a second successive premiership play-off after an impressive 2nd semi final demolition of Keilor. The grand final turned into a nightmare, however, as rank outsiders Strathmore stole both the show and the flag with a hard-earned and well-deserved 10 point win. By 2005, the club was fielding fifteen teams in the Essendon District Football League
Essendon District Football League
The Essendon District Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne, which was established in 1930.The EDFL consists of 24 senior clubs, 10 clubs in A Grade and 14 clubs in B Grade...
.
The 2006 season saw a slight drop in performance level, and Greenvale's premiership aspirations were ended by Doutta Stars on preliminary final day. With former Australian rules players Steve MacPherson and Steve Paxman as senior coach and captain respectively Greenvale has plenty of experience to draw on, and it was no surprise to see them emerge as pace setters in 2007. What was a surprise, however, was the extent of their dominance, for after topping the ladder with 100% success from 18 home and away matches, they swept to an unbeaten premiership on the strength of wins over Strathmore by 57 points in the 2nd semi final and 3 goals in the grand final. The reserves also went top, making it a perfect year all round. In 2008 the club went undefeated, until the Grand Final losing to Keilor 20.12.(132) to 15.9.(99).
As of 2009 – Steve MacPherson was the longest serving coach of any side in the EDFL until he announced he was leaving the club at the end of the 2010 season.
21 years
In 2011 the club will be marking a milestone by turning 21 years old. The club was founded in 1990 as a Junior club by Lez Norris who died in April 2009. In 1995 the Senior part of the club was established. By 2005, the club was fielding fifteen teams in the Essendon District Football LeagueEssendon District Football League
The Essendon District Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne, which was established in 1930.The EDFL consists of 24 senior clubs, 10 clubs in A Grade and 14 clubs in B Grade...
. In 2010, the club was fielding 18 teams, this was the most teams that the club has ever had.
Re-development
The club has recently completed 2 projects and they were:- Construction of the 2nd oval (ready for use for the start of the 2010 cricket season).
- Up grading of the lights on the main oval (nights games from 2011).
Season 2009
In the 2009 season the club started a 2nd under 18's team in the Essendon District Football LeagueEssendon District Football League
The Essendon District Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne, which was established in 1930.The EDFL consists of 24 senior clubs, 10 clubs in A Grade and 14 clubs in B Grade...
. The club went undefeated in the home and away season, before losing the semi final to Maribyrnong Park and the Grand Final also to Maribyrnong Park 14.18.(102) to 13.6.(84). The club also started construction on the 2nd oval and the up grading of the lights on the main oval.
BEST AND FAIREST WINNERS:
- Senior A – Rhys Bloomfield (Winner) | Travis Jorgensen (Runner up)
- Reserves A – Luke Ranno (Winner) | Matthew Kent (Runner up)
- Under 18 A – David Sardo (Winner) | Ozgur Uysal (Runner up)
- Under 18 C – Marcus Trotta (Winner) | James Buckland (Runner up)
Season 2010
The club began its 2010 pre-season campaign on Monday the 16 November 2009 at Greenvale Reserve. In December 2009 it was named that ex-essendon AFL player Scott Lucas (footballer)Scott Lucas (footballer)
Scott Lucas is a former Australian rules footballer for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League, and is noted as the other major forward for the Bombers, along with Matthew Lloyd...
would be playing for Greenvale in the 2010 season and he has proved to be a wonderful asset. The club has a total of 18 teams in the league this year, making it the most that the club has ever had and the club is growing each day. The Seniors lost their 1st game in 3 years in a home and away season in Round 6 to Oak Park 15.19.(109) to Greenvale 6.11.(47). The Seniors, Reserves and the Under 18 Div 1 teams all subsequently finished on top of their respective ladders and into the 2010 EDFL Finals. This was the first time in years that all 3 teams have made it into the finals together. The Seniors, Reserves and the Under 18 Div 1 teams all eventually played off in Grand Finals on 12 September 2010 at Essendon's Windy Hill Football Ground. Both the U18s and Reserves were victorious in their matches defeating Keilor Football Club in both instances, with the flagship A-Grade team losing in a close match to reigning back to back premiers Maribyrnong Park, coached by ex-AFL player Brodie Holland
Brodie Holland
Brodie Holland is a former professional Australian rules footballer best known for his playing days at the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League....
.
Greenvale's tenacity helped them get to within five points in an exciting final quarter only for Maribyrnong Park to kick two goals in the dying final minutes. The final score during the A-Grade match was Maribyrnong Park 12.18 (90) def. Greenvale 10.13 (73).
In October 2010 – After 7 years as coach of the senior side Steve MacPherson announced he won't continue as head coach in 2011 and he will be leaving the club altogether. Steve Paxman and club captain Denis Bicer has also announced they will not be returning to the club on 2011, Bicer has taken up an assistant-coaching role with B Grade club Pascoe Vale
Pascoe Vale Football Club
The Pascoe Vale Football Club is an Australian rules football club located 11 km north west of Melbourne in the suburb of Pascoe Vale . The club is affiliated with the Essendon District Football League....
Season 2011
In October 2010 – It was announced that ex-AFL North Melbourne player Anthony RockAnthony Rock
Anthony Rock is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL.A midfielder from Hadfield, Rock debuted in the league during the 1988 season, playing with North Melbourne. He stayed with the club until 1999 when he moved to Hawthorn for his final...
has been appointment as the new Head Senior coach for season 2011.
In November 2010 – The club began its 2011 pre-season campaign on Wednesday 17 November 2010 at Greenvale Reserve under New Senior Coach Anthony Rock
Anthony Rock
Anthony Rock is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL.A midfielder from Hadfield, Rock debuted in the league during the 1988 season, playing with North Melbourne. He stayed with the club until 1999 when he moved to Hawthorn for his final...
. It was announced that ex-AFL Western Bulldogs player Cameron Wight
Cameron Wight
Cameron Wight is an Australian rules footballer with the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League.He was picked in the 2002 AFL Draft at pick 49 from the Calder Cannons....
would be playing for Greenvale in the 2011 season.
Senior teams
Senior teams as of 2011 –- A Seniors
- A Reserves
- Under 18 Div 1
- Under 18 Div 3
Junior teams
Junior teams as of 2011 –- Under 16 Division 1
- Under 14 Division 1
- Under 12 Division 1
- Under 10 Division 1
- Under 16 Division 4
- Under 14 Division 4
- Under 12 Division 4
- Under 10 Division 4
- Under 16 Division 6
- Under 14 Division 6
- Under 14 Division 7
- Under 12 Division 7
- Under 10 Division 7
- Under 10 Division 8
The club had a total of 14 Junior teams in the league this year, 10 of those made it into the Finals, 5 of those made in into the Grand Final, 3 of those won the Grand Final
A Grade
- 2004 – win over Oak Park 17.18.(120) to 10.17.(77)
- 2007 – win over Strathmore 17.14.(116) to 14.14.(98)
VFL/AFL Recruited by the 'Jets
- Stephen MacPherson (Senior Coach 2003 – 2010) – Western Bulldogs
- Anthony Rock (Senior Coach 2011 – ) – North MelbourneNorth Melbourne Football ClubThe North Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Kangaroos, is the fourth oldest Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League and is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Australia and the world...
- Scott Lucas – EssendonEssendon Football ClubThe Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
- Cameron Wight – Western Bulldogs
- Stephen Paxman – Port AdelaidePort Adelaide Football ClubThe Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League...
- Rhys Bloomfield – Port MelbournePort Melbourne Football ClubThe Port Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Borough, is an Australian rules football club based in the Melbourne suburb of Port Melbourne and is currently playing in the Victorian Football League ....
- Matthew Smith – Port MelbournePort Melbourne Football ClubThe Port Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Borough, is an Australian rules football club based in the Melbourne suburb of Port Melbourne and is currently playing in the Victorian Football League ....
- Anthony Aloi – Port MelbournePort Melbourne Football ClubThe Port Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Borough, is an Australian rules football club based in the Melbourne suburb of Port Melbourne and is currently playing in the Victorian Football League ....
- Denis Bicer – Coburg Tigers
- Vincent Randallo – Coburg Tigers
- Eric Kuret – Coburg Tigers
- Sedat Sir – WilliamstownWilliamstown Football ClubThe Williamstown Football Club, nicknamed The Seagulls, is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne and are currently playing in the Victorian Football League...
VFL/AFL Recruited from the 'Jets
- Addam Maric (2007 NAB AFL Draft Pick No. 21) – MelbourneMelbourne Football ClubThe Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria....
- Daniel Talia (2009 NAB AFL Draft Pick No. 13) – Adelaide
- Dion Prestia (2010 NAB AFL Draft Pick No. 9) – Gold Coast
- Rhys Bloomfield – Port MelbournePort Melbourne Football ClubThe Port Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Borough, is an Australian rules football club based in the Melbourne suburb of Port Melbourne and is currently playing in the Victorian Football League ....
- Dean Smith – Coburg Tigers
- David Kovacevic – WerribeeWerribee Football ClubThe Werribee Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club, based in Werribee, was formed in 1965 and currently plays in the Victorian Football League. Werribee was defeated by the Sandringham Football Club in the 2005 VFL Grand Final.-History:The Werribee Football Club...