Falcons Fire Fundraiser and launch of Sports CLUBLINK
The Darebin Women’s Sports Club will support the launch of Sports CLUBLINK at our Falcons Fire Fundraiser, 5-8pm, Wednesday, 8th January at A.H. Capp Reserve. Sports CLUBLINK is a Facebook group that has been established to facilitate linking sports clubs to bushfire...
2020 VFLW Coaching Panel Announced
Following the appointment of VFLW Senior Coach, Mitch Skelly, the Darebin Falcons have finalised its 2020 VFLW coaching panel. Julia Chiera remains on board as an assistant coach and will be joined by Roi Boutsikakis and Susan Cadman. The three assistants will look...
New DWSC Board for 2020
On Saturday the 9th of November, the Darebin Women’s Sports Club held their Annual General Meeting for 2019. The full annual report can be found here. The club thanks the 2019 board for their hard work and would also like to acknowledge the contribution of Danielle...
Darebin VFLW Senior Coach Appointed for 2020
The Darebin Women’s Sports Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Mitch Skelly as the Club’s VFLW Senior Coach for the 2020 season. Mitch joins the Falcons with extensive experience in women’s football having held senior coaching roles with the Wandsworth... DWSC 2019 Annual General Meeting
The Darebin Women’s Sports Club’s 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held in the clubrooms at AH Capp Reserve on Saturday November 9 at 11:00am. All members are invited to attend. There will also be an opportunity for members to review and vote on Club...
2019 D.W.S.C Presentation Night – Winners Announced
Friday was the 2019 Darebin Women’s Sports Club’s Presentation night. Congratulations to all of the winners listed below. TEAM AWARD RECIPIENT 2019 AFL Masters Coaches Award BRIONY MILESI 2019 AFL Masters Coaches Award ANATOLIE DWYER 2019 Falcons...
Elise O’Dea hits her ‘200 senior footy game’ milestone!
Falcons Legend Elise O’Dea (AKA Junior) will play her 200th Senior AFL game tomorrow when our VFLW team to take on Williamstown FC. Elise O’Dea has had an outstanding career in AFL and we are thrilled that she is home with the Falcons to mark this special occasion!...
Falcon’s AFL Masters Team to Compete in Pride Round
The Darebin Falcons’ Masters team, and Coburg Superules, are honoured to be competing in the Women’s AFL Masters first ever Pride Cup on Saturday 10 August. The Triple Header is hosted by Werribee Football Club, at Wyndhamvale Reserve, with the Darebin v...
Reni Hicks flies high with the Falcons
This year, the Falcons VFLW team welcomed former Carlton AFLW player Reni Hicks to the team. Reni has had a great season, proving that she is ready to step into another AFLW team. Reni has shown incredible skill, and determination whilst coming in second on the...
Morris-Dalton and Sansonetti fly against the cats in their debut with the Falcons.
On Sunday, the Falcons had a fantastic 16-point win over Geelong. Not only did we celebrate Lauren Arnell’s 200th senior game of footy, but we also welcomed two new players in Nell Morris-Dalton and Sarah Sansonetti. Both of these Northern Knights superstars truly...
Under 10s Soccer Update
As the season is coming to an end for our soccer teams, some of our parents have taken the time to reflect on the year so far. We have received some amazing feedback that our junior players have grown in confidence, developed their soccer skills, and forged strong...
Lauren Arnell reaches her 200 game milestone
Darebin Falcons legend Lauren Arnell is set to reach her 200 game milestone tomorrow as the VFLW team take on Geelong. Lauren has returned to the Falcons for the 2019 VFLW season after playing the 2019 AFLW season with the Brisbane Lions. Arnell’s AFLW journey began...
Support the Falcons and you could win a car!
Have you purchased your Toyota Good For Footy Raffle ticket yet? All you have to do is buy a raffle ticket and 100% of the proceeds come to the Falcons. You’ll also go in the draw to win 1 of 10 amazing prizes, including a brand new car! Now that’s good...
AFLW Superstar Lauren Arnell returns to the Falcons.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that legendary Falcon and AFLW superstar Lauren Arnell has been re-signed to the Darebin Falcons. Arnell will run out with the VFLW team tomorrow as they take on Collingwood FC. Arnell is no stranger to our club, having played...
Darebin Falcons AFL Academy – July 2019
We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the Falcons Academy in July 2019. The Falcons Academy has been developed to provide an opportunity for Darebin Falcons’ Club legends to empower the next generation of girls and women to foster their skills and...
Darebin Falcons Partnership with Apprenticeship Support Australia.
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Apprenticeship Support Australia, the one-stop shop for those seeking to hire an apprentice or trainee, or take up an Australian Apprenticeship as a career path. At the Falcons, we are passionate about promoting...
Announcing YMCA Victoria as a partner of the Darebin Falcons
We are excited to announce our partnership agreement with YMCA Victoria. This new partnership will help both organisations drive their common goal of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in the Darebin community, with an overriding focus on women. Richard...Darebin Falcons 2019 VFLW team sign three Northern Knights players.
We are excited to announce our NAB League signings for 2019 from the Northern Knights program. We welcome, Sarah Sansonetti, Nell Morris-Dalton and Ciara Fitzgerald all of whom had been instrumental in the Knights terrific season. Sarah Sansonetti Sarah is a reliable...
Activ8me announced as the Darebin Falcons VFLW Major Sponsor for 2019!
We are so happy to have Melbourne-based Activ8me join the Falcons as the major sponsor of our VFLW team for 2019! Activ8me Internet are a Preston-based internet provider offering the latest innovation in nbnTM satellite, fixed wireless, fibre, public Wi-Fi, ADSL and...
Darebin Falcons – Pride Round Events!
The Darebin Falcons, we are committed to providing an inclusive and safe space for all players, supporters, parents and volunteers. That’s why we are so honoured to take part in the VFLW Pride Match each year.This year, in addition to the Pride Match, there are a heap...
Darebin Falcons Announce 2019 VFLW Assistant Coaching Panel
Darebin Falcons announce 2019 VFLW coaching panel. The Falcons have finalised the VFLW coaching panel for 2019 with four Falcons Legends signing on as assistant coaches under the leadership of Head Coach Michael Ericson. This all-star coaching panel includes an AFLW...
Four AFLW Superstars have been added to the Falcons 2019 VFLW list.
With our first VFLW match just around the corner, we are excited to announce some of the amazing footballers who will be joining the team for the 2019 season. In addition to Lauren Pearce, the VFLW team will include Elise O’Dea, Brooke Patterson, Jamie Stanton...
Darebin Falcons VFLW Team Sign All-Australian AFLW Star Lauren Pearce
Lauren Pearce, one of the best midfielders in the AFLW competition, has signed to play for the Darebin Falcons in the 2019 VFLW season. Lauren Pearce started her football journey at the Falcons, following a successful basketball career. The 184cm ruck continues to go...
Stephanie Simpson named as Captain of the 2019 Darebin Falcons VFLW team.
Last week, Michael Ericson Head Coach of the Darebin Falcons VFLW team announced this year’s Captain, Vice-Captain and leadership group. Stephanie Simpson, 7-time Premiership winner and Falcons veteran has been named as skipper, with Annalyse Lister as Vice-Captain....
2019 Pride Guernsey Design
The Darebin Falcons and Melbourne Uni will again we taking part in the VFLW Pride Game on the 19th May 2019. The match will recognise and support the LBGTQIA+ community by celebrating inclusiveness, gender diversity, and welcoming all people no matter their sexual...
2019 Pride Cup: Darebin Falcons v Melbourne Uni
We are thrilled to announce that the Darebin Falcons VFLW team will be competing in the annual Pride Match against Melbourne Uni on the 19th May 2019. The game will be hosted by Melbourne Uni at University Oval, Melbourne University. This will be the third Pride Cup...
Darebin Falcons Girls T-shirt Designed by Darcy Vescio
We are thrillled to bring you this amazing girls t-shirt designed by AFLW superstar and Falcon favourite Darcy Vescio. This t-shirt has been designed with the Darebin Falcons values at heart. As a club, we are determined to bring gender equality into male dominated...Darebin Falcons Community Fun Day
We are delighted to welcome you all to our Community Fun Day. There will be food and drinks, activities, music and of course SPORT! WHEN: Sunday 10th February, 2019 TIME: 9AM – 12NOON WHERE: A.H. Capp Reserve, Halwyn Crescent, Preston We will be hosting...
We are looking for girls to join our AFL teams!
U14 GIRL AFL PLAYERS WANTED – No experience necessary. The Darebin Falcons are looking for players for the 2019 season commencing on the 7th April 2019 (girls born in 2005 & 2006). Training will be held on Wednesday nights 6-7pm at AH Capp Reserve in Preston, and...
The Darebin Falcons are seeking players to join the 2019 Senior Soccer teams!
The Darebin Falcons are seeking women players for their senior soccer teams. Following a successful year in 2018 finishing 5th in Division 4, and having Division Best and Fairest player, we are excited what 2019 will bring. This year we are thrilled to be expanding...
New Board Appointed for 2019
On Saturday the 17th of November, the Darebin Women’s Sports Club held their Annual General Meeting for 2018. The full annual report can be found here. The club thanks the previous board for their hard work and acknowledges those that are stepping down this year:...
Jane Lange steps down as coach
After a 12-year involvement with the Darebin Women’s Sports Club as both a player and coach, Jane Lange is officially stepping down from her position as VFLW Senior Coach in order to spend more time with her young family. Jane first joined the Falcons as a player back...
Clubrooms & Ground Announcements
The tender application process has now closed for the Soccer Clubrooms upgrade and the successful applicant will be announced on November 7th with building to continue shortly after. The building works were stalled back in June after the previous builder went into...
Senior Presentation Night 2018
Last Friday night, the Club’s senior teams came together to celebrate the 2018 season at the Senior Presentation Night. Some 140 people – including players and their families, coaches, support staff, board members and Life Members – were in... Annual General Meeting
Our 2018 Annual General Meeting will take place at the AH Capp Clubrooms on Saturday 17 November at 10am. Please come along to learn more about opportunities at the Darebin Women’s Sports Club – as Board Members or to express interest in participating in any of...
Falcons secure Darebin Council support
The Darebin Falcons are flying high after Darebin Council last night agreed to contribute funding to the Club. The deal, which will see $160,000 provided to the club over the next two years, will enable the Falcons to continue fielding an elite VFL Women’s (VFLW) team...
Falcons Footy Clinic a huge success
This morning the Darebin Falcons welcomed over 60 budding and current junior footballers, from some 16 clubs across Victoria (some as far away as South Warrnambool!), to a free footy clinic at Preston City Oval. Under the watchful eye of Club champions such as... Senior Falcons Featured
Players from each of the Falcons’ senior football teams have featured in Teams of the Year for their respective leagues and divisions. In the VFLW competition, Meghan McDonald and Lauren Pearce were named in the Swisse VFL Women’s Team of the Year. McDonald who has...