by Tash | Jul 26, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | Jul 26, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | Jun 14, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | Jun 12, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | Jun 5, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | May 17, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | May 17, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | May 14, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | May 8, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | May 6, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | May 3, 2019 | Australian Rules Football, General
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...
by Tash | Apr 26, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | Apr 6, 2019 | General
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....
by Tash | Apr 1, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | Mar 15, 2019 | Australian Rules Football, General
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...
by Tash | Feb 8, 2019 | General
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...
by Tash | Feb 4, 2019 | General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Feb 2, 2019 | General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Jan 21, 2019 | General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Nov 20, 2018 | General
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:...
by Alison Smirnoff | Nov 19, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Oct 26, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General, Junior Girls Soccer, Soccer
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Oct 25, 2018 | Club News & Events, General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Oct 22, 2018 | General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Oct 16, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Sep 24, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General, Junior Aussie Rules
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Sep 16, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
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...
by Alison Smirnoff | Sep 10, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
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by Alison Smirnoff | Sep 9, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
Daisy Pearce’s contribution to women’s football has been recognised with the VFL Women’s best and fairest award being struck in her honour. AFL Victoria announced that on Monday September 10, the player adjudged the best and fairest for the 2018 VFL women’s...
by Alison Smirnoff | Sep 4, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
Defender Meghan McDonald has capped off a stellar VFLW season by being added to the Geelong Cats’ inaugural AFL Women’s squad ahead of the 2019 AFLW season. She becomes Geelong’s third Falcon signing, joining her VFLW premiership teammates Melissa Hickey and Aasta...
by Alison Smirnoff | Sep 3, 2018 | Club News & Events, General
Tickets are now available for the Darebin Women’s Sports Club’s Senior Presentation Night. Join us at Mantra, Bell City on October 19 and help us celebrate the 2018 season in style. Tickets can be purchased here. See the flyer below for all the event...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 20, 2018 | General
Once upon a time a few girls came together and all they wanted to do was play footy. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and you have one of the most successful female sporting clubs of all time. In 2005, Darebin City Council fought to provide Darebin Women’s Sports Club...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 14, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
On 14 July 2018, to celebrate this year’s NAIDOC Week, in line with the theme “Because of her we can”, the Darebin Falcons’ VFLW team hosted a celebration with the NT Thunder. It was a fantastic day with Auntie Julianne performing a Welcome to...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 6, 2018 | General
At the halfway point of the 2018 Swisse VFL Women’s season we caught up with senior coach Jane Lange for her assessment of our season to date. With more than a dozen debutants and five wins and two losses to start the season, there’s a lot to like about the 2018 VFLW...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 20, 2018 | General
Darebin Falcons Special Resolution 19 April 2018 On Thursday 19 April 2018, the Darebin Women’s Sports Club held a special general meeting to vote on the proposal to amend the Club’s constitution. A quorum of half of the currently eligible members attended the meeting...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Club News & Events, General
Show your support for the mighty Falcons in 2017 by signing up as a social member! There are three membership categories: Gold Membership – $150 As a gold member you will receive a Darebin Falcons hoodie as well as your choice of a hat, beanie or scarf. Free...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 25, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
Click here to register your attendance at the Soccer and AFL Come and Try Day on November 27, 2016.
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 9, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
The news you have all been waiting for… AFL Pre-season set to get underway, Monday 14th November. Whether you are a returning player or simply someone who has always wondered what it would be like to pull on the boots, wonder no more. Commencing at 7pm from the...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
Davide is the Club Coaching Coordinator for the Falcons Junior Soccer programme and the much loved coach of the Under 9 Purple Team. Davide’s involvement in the Falcons started in the inaugural year of the junior soccer programme in 2011 when his daughter joined...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
Want to sponsor the MIGHTY Falcons in 2017? The DWSC are always looking for great sponsors, and there are tons of ways to support the mighty Falcs. Home to 15 AFLW players and an extraordinary successful junior soccer program, there has never been a better time to...
