by Brigid Ryan | Apr 17, 2025 | Club News & Events, General, VFLW
Darebin has announced an impressive leadership group for the fast approaching 2025 VFLW season. This remarkable group- Caitlyn Bunker, Riley Christgoergl, Alyssa Mifsud, Stephanie Simpson and Lulu Beatty- contains high performance players, who are consistently...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 6, 2025 | Club News & Events, General, VFLW
Photo credits: Shevaun Hogan The Darebin Falcon’s 2025 season has started with an impressive coaching panel representing sporting excellence, industry knowledge and club spirit. This group represent continuity and exciting new skills- well placed to deliver on...
by Brigid Ryan | Jan 24, 2025 | Club News & Events, Falcons History, General
Vale Sal Rees A tribute Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Sal Rees, a true pioneer and pillar of the Darebin Women’s Sports Club. Sal’s contributions to our community are immeasurable, and her impact will be felt for...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 4, 2024 | Club News & Events, General, VFLW, VFLW Results
Photo credits: Yvette Fitzpatrick Saturday 31 March, Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham Darebin Falcons 1.3-9 def by 5.4-34 St. Kilda In slippery, hazy, dewy early morning conditions, the Falcons were not able to quite finish off their opportunities, and their opponents...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 29, 2024 | Club News & Events, General, Media Statement
Photo credits: Rob Lawson Photography March 31 is the International Trans Day of Visibility and the Darebin Falcs are proud to be home to trans community members at many levels within the Club. We would like to take the opportunity to express our allyship with our...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 26, 2024 | Club News & Events, General, VFLW, VFLW Results
Photo credits: Yvette Fitzpatrick Saturday 23 March, La Trobe University Bundoora Darebin Falcons 0.2-2 def by Williamstown 11.12-78 An enthusiastic crowd of Falcon friends and family gathered in the late afternoon sunshine at La Trobe University for the 2024 VFLW...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 7, 2024 | Club News & Events, General
Photo credit: Donovan Chin Our 2024 Annual Community Fun Day saw A. H. Capp Reserve bathed in sunshine and smiles, as Falcons new and old gathered ahead of a new season. Coaches, emerging leaders, community volunteers and even some of our biggest sporting stars...
by Brigid Ryan | Feb 21, 2024 | Club News & Events, General, VFLW
Photo credits: Rob Lawson Photography and Point of View Sports Media Solutions Leadership has always been highly treasured at Darebin Falcons with the club’s proud tradition of pioneering women. The Falcons do have a long history of exceptional leaders, and it was...
by Brigid Ryan | Sep 14, 2023 | Club News & Events, General, VFLW
The Darebin Falcons are thrilled to announce the appointment of Lachlan Walker as the 2024 VFLW Senior Coach. With the Falcon’s legacy of strong leadership on and off the field, Walker follows on the heels of previous head coaches – exemplary communicators and...
by Brigid Ryan | Aug 13, 2023 | Club News & Events, General, Junior Aussie Rules, Junior Girls Soccer
Photo credit: Jasmine Hirst The Darebin Falcons know how important pathways and opportunities are for girls who want to play sports and love their experience. The support and safety of a girls-only game. Getting a chance to play where it’s not all about physical size...
by Brigid Ryan | Jun 30, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Darebin Falcons 1.2.-8 def by North Melbourne 8.9-57 Photos by Rob Lawson Darebin were outplayed by North this week, but showed a gutsy team character to keep going in strong at the contest right to the end of the match. The match began in bright sunshine with strong...
by Brigid Ryan | Jun 22, 2023 | General
Photo credit: Penny Ryan. Equal the Contest. Shelley, Mavis, Mitch. Film Maker Mitch Nivalis put the Mount Alexander Falcons at the heart and centre of their incredible film- Equal the Contest. Launched in style this week, the film’s premiere screening was sold out...
by Brigid Ryan | Jun 21, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Darebin Falcons 2.5-17 def by Port Melbourne 8.10-58 Photos by Rob Lawson The Falcons faced competition leaders this week with VFLW finals just around the corner. While able to contest for much of the game, the Falcons were struggling to get reward for their efforts...
by Brigid Ryan | Jun 9, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Darebin Falcons 2.1-13 def by Collingwood 11.2-72 Photos by Rob Lawson The Falcons created a great contest this week for much of the game, but were not able to finish off some great attacking play. Collingwood were able to take advantage of inconsistent moments in...
by Brigid Ryan | May 31, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Darebin Falcons 1.2-8 def by Essendon 6.6-42 Photos by Phillip Louie The 2023 Sir Doug Nicholls Round match was opened with an Acknowledgement of Country, and an excellent performance by Brent Watkins. It was remarkable to share the moment with Essendon’s VFLW squad,...
by Brigid Ryan | May 31, 2023 | General
At the Falcons, our Inclusion and Diversity programs aim to reach out to groups across the Darebin community who are often excluded from sport, introduce them to the fun and wellbeing benefits of being active, and develop social and physical skills. Jump Start!...
by Brigid Ryan | May 24, 2023 | General, VFLW, VFLW Results
Sunday 21 May, 2023 ETU Stadium Darebin Falcons 3.2-20 def by Western Bulldogs 7.12-54 Darebin Falcons competed hard this week, but lack of consistency cost them on the scoreboard. The Falcons worked hard to overcome and poor start, steadying the ship and getting...
by Brigid Ryan | May 17, 2023 | Club News & Events
Darebin Falcons vs Northside Lions Victorian Metropolitan Superules Australian Football League Darebin v Northside’s Arnell Cup celebrates Brenda Arnell who played in Northside’s inaugural women’s team and Lauren Arnell, Falcons Premiership player, captain of...
by Brigid Ryan | May 17, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Sunday 14 May, 2023 La Trobe University Darebin Falcons 0.4-4 def by Geelong 4.9-33 Although still not able to get the win, Darebin’s game against top of the ladder Geelong looked a lot stronger in the home fixture. Only 5 weeks on from the Easter weekend where...
by Brigid Ryan | May 10, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Saturday 6th May, 2023 Darebin Falcons 1.2-8 def by 4.11-35 Box Hill A strong start from Darebin, but a fade out in the second half did result in a loss to the Box Hill Hawks. The VFLW Falcons started the game with intent, with clear ball work, and some lively...
by Brigid Ryan | May 2, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Saturday 29 April, 2023 Victoria Park Darebin Falcons 5.3-33 def by Collingwood 8.11.59 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin faced one of the season leaders this week, against Collingwood at their home ground. Despite a challenging first quarter, the Falcons...
by Brigid Ryan | May 1, 2023 | Club News & Events
We are privileged to have received Jump Start! funding from VicHealth enabling us to expand our community inclusion and diversity programs by employing Aasta O’Connor as our inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Manager from August 2022 to July 2023. Jump Start! is all...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 26, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 5 vs North Melbourne Photos by @melbournesportsphotograph Darebin Falcons 3.1-19 def by 8.9-57 North Melbourne It was the first match of the year at Preston City Oval for the home crowd. Competitive in parts of the game, the Falcons struggled with...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 19, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 4 vs Williamstown Darebin Falcons 3.3-21 def by 5.13-43 Williamstown Darebin Falcons jumped out of the blocks well this week, but were ultimately chased down in the second half of the match. The Falcons were strong at the contest, and smart with the ball,...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 12, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 3 vs Geelong Darebin Falcons 0.2-2 def by 12.6-78 Geelong Darebin Falcons took to the road again this week, travelling to Geelong on a bit of a squally Easter Saturday. Although the squad would not have been happy with the scoreline, there were...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 9, 2023 | Club News & Events
At the Falcons, our Inclusion and Diversity programs aim to reach out to groups across the Darebin community who are often excluded from sport, introduce them to the fun and wellbeing benefits of being active, and develop social and physical skills. The club’s first...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 5, 2023 | VFLW
2023 Darebin Falcons VFLW squad continues to attract quality to the state level program. Building on some of the successes of last year, Coach Kate Tyndall has built a squad with a core group of players continuing to set the bar high, as well as some exciting new...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 5, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 2 vs Casey Demons Darebin Falcons 1.2-8 def by 19.16-130 Casey Demons The Darebin Falcons faced a formidable task this week, playing a considerably more experienced squad at home. Without the services of some key senior players, the Falcons dug deep to...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 29, 2023 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 1 vs Southern Saints Darebin Falcons 2.1.13 def by Southern Saints 6.10.46 Darebin Falcons started their 2023 season in front of a passionate home crowd in Bundoora this week. Facing the grand finalists from last season, the Falcons had a bit of a nervous...
by Brigid Ryan | Sep 17, 2022 | General
Darebin Mini Roos Darebin Coach Annika Filips celebrated the season end with her players and families at Robinson’s Reserve this Sunday, with the 2022 Mini Roos Season coming to a close. As part of a group of U14 players taking up new coaching and referee roles this...
by Brigid Ryan | Sep 8, 2022 | Club News & Events, General, Junior Girls Soccer, Soccer
FFV Metropolitan Girls’ North-10 Wallabies Darebin’s U10 Reds team were up to the challenge in the 2022 season when they were lifted from the North 9 Joeys league to the North 10 Wallabies. The comp was re-graded midway through the year, with Darebin Under 10...
by Brigid Ryan | Aug 26, 2022 | Club News & Events, General, Junior Girls Soccer, Sports
FFV Metropolitan Girls’ North-West 17/18B It’s a positive vibe for the final three matches of the season for the Darebin U18’s soccer team, who still have plenty to play for in the 2022 season. With the hard work at training, as well as excellent communication...
by Brigid Ryan | Jul 12, 2022 | Club News & Events, General
Victorian Metropolitan Superules Australian Football League Saturday 9 July 2022 Darebin Falcons def Northside Lions The Darebin Falcons were presented with The Arnell Cup by Brenda ‘Junior’ Arnell, winning their match against the Northside Lions in the Vic...
by Brigid Ryan | Jul 1, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
Throughout the 2022 home and away season, the VFLW coaching panel recognised players who had an impact; who had performed well in each game, and who had contributed to the team’s performance. Of the thirty three players in 2022, twenty five players were given votes,...
by Brigid Ryan | Jun 2, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 14 vs Port Melbourne Darebin Falcons 3.4-22 def by Port Melbourne 3.6-24 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography The Falcons went out in style for the final match of the 2022 season; under lights and in front of a big crowd at ETU Stadium. Celebrating VFLW ’s...
by Brigid Ryan | Jun 2, 2022 | Club News & Events, General, VFLW
Darebin Falcons proudly wore a Rebecca Bell designed jumper for the VFLW’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round. The Indigenous round is celebrated nationally and provides a platform to celebrate and recognise the contributions of First Nations peoples. It an event to make the...
by Brigid Ryan | May 24, 2022 | Club News & Events, VFLW, VFLW Results
Darebin has commissioned the club’s first Indigenous Jumper for the 2022 Sir Doug Nicholls Round on Saturday 28 May. The jumper design is the work of Fitzroy Stars artist Rebecca Bell, inspired by the story of the Darebin Falcons. The project was led from the VFLW...
by Brigid Ryan | May 24, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 13 vs Hawthorn Darebin Falcons 2.0-12 def by Hawthorn 9.11-65 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin took on the in-form Hawks this week, but despite some really positive play, were unable to match the pressure on the scoreboard. The Falcons did switch...
by Brigid Ryan | May 17, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 12 vs Geelong Darebin Falcons 1.2-9 def by Geelong 9.6-60 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin continues to fight and battle their way through the business end of the season, but were beaten at home this week. Geelong Cats got off to a quick start with...
by Brigid Ryan | May 10, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 11 vs Essendon Darebin Falcons 1.1-7 def by Essendon 9.10-64 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin took their game to Essendon this week with plenty of fight but were ultimately unable to stop the fast scoring ladder leaders. The Falcons worked hard...
