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 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 | 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 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 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 | 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 | 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 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 Rachel Hibbert | Jul 5, 2022 | Club News & Events, VFLW, VFLW Results
Vivacious, inclusive, spritely. Tenacious, unrelenting and fiercely determined. Since joining the Falcons as an effervescent, dark-brown-haired 15-year-old, Gena has grown up surrounded by a host of inspiring and sought after footy heads.Gena, Gen, GLT has seen both...
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 | 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...
by Brigid Ryan | May 2, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 10 vs Collingwood Darebin Falcons 3.3-21 def by Collingwood 8.7-55 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin had their work cut out this week with the 2021 minor Premiers Collingwood chasing hard for a place in the final. Despite playing some good footy,...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 27, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 9 vs Southern Saints Darebin Falcons 1.3-9 def by Southern Saints 9.4-58 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin Falcons worked hard, but were ultimately unable to match it this week with the Southern Saints. The squad commemorated some great milestones...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 12, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 8 vs North Melbourne Darebin Falcons 3.4-22 def by North Melbourne 7.5-47 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography The Falcons came out strongly this week but were left ruing some missed chances going down to North by three goals. The VFLW squad were honoured to...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 4, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 7 vs Williamstown Seagulls Sunday 2nd April 2022, Williamstown Football Ground Williamstown 0.3-3 def by Darebin Falcons 2.3-15 📸 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Flying high Darebin took out another win on the road, and are sitting fourth on the...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 28, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 6 vs Western Bulldogs Sunday 27 March 2022, VU Whitten Oval Darebin Falcons 12.12-84 def 0.4-4 Western Bulldogs 📸 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography An 80 point victory this week makes it three in a row for the Darebin Falcons and takes them to...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 14, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 5 vs Carlton Sunday 12th March 2022, Ikon Park Darebin Falcons 4.6.30 def 3.4.22 Carlton 📸 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography It was an exciting back to back win for the Darebin Falcons this week who defeated Carlton by 8 points. On a hot, dry day,...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 8, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 4 vs North Melbourne Sunday 6th March 2022, Arden St Oval Darebin Falcons 3.6.24 def North Melbourne 1.2.8 📸 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin Falcons had a good win on the road this week, with a consistent team effort proving too strong for...
by Brigid Ryan | Mar 2, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 3 vs Hawthorn Saturday 26th February 2022, Latrobe University Darebin Falcons 0.2.2 def by 9.14.68 Hawthorn 📸 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography In a tough match this week, Darebin Falcons were beaten by a dominant Hawthorn team. On hot and rather...
by Brigid Ryan | Feb 22, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 2 vs Casey Demons Saturday 19th February 2022, Latrobe University Darebin Falcons 2.2.14 def by Casey Demons 8.8.56 📸 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography eIt was a great start from Darebin Falcons, but it was a lively Casey Demons team who ran away...
by Brigid Ryan | Feb 15, 2022 | VFLW, VFLW Results
VFLW Round 1 vs Williamstown Saturday 12th February 2022, Latrobe University Darebin Falcons 6.1-37 def Williamstown 5.4-34 📸 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography The Falcons opened their 2022 VFLW campaign with a courageous, nail biting, come-from-behind win on...
by Brigid Ryan | Jun 30, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 14 vs Essendon Saturday 26th June 2021 Bill Lawry Oval Darebin 0.2.2 def by 7.10.52 Essendon Photos by afl.com.au and @Rob Lawson Photography This week restrictions eased and Falcons family were once more able to support from the sidelines for the final...
by Mereki | Jun 23, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 13 vs Casey Demons Saturday 19th June 2021 Casey Fields Darebin 1.1.7 def by 9.6.60 Casey Demons Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography The Falcons, and the VFLW 2021 season, were under considerable stress this last month, with Melbourne hit by yet another snap...
by Brigid Ryan | May 25, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 12 vs Collingwood Saturday 22nd May 2021 Bill Lawry Oval Darebin 3.3.21 def by 11.6.72 Collingwood Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography It was a special day at the Bill Lawry Oval this week for the Darebin Falcons, celebrating the 2021 Pride Round in front of...
by Brigid Ryan | May 19, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 11 vs Williamstown Saturday 15th May 2021 Downer Oval Darebin Falcons 2.4-16 drew with Williamstown 1.10-16 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin Falcons had a dramatic one this week, with a tightly fought contest against the Seagulls, and a last point...
by Brigid Ryan | May 10, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 10 vs Hawthorn Saturday 8th May 2021 Box Hill City Oval Darebin Falcons 1.1-7 def by Hawthorn 10.9-69 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography In a second battle of the big birds for the 2021 VFLW season, Darebin Falcons went down to the Hawks. Both clubs have...
by Brigid Ryan | May 5, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 9 vs Port Melbourne Saturday 1st May 2021 Bill Lawry Oval Darebin Falcons 5.4-34 def by Port Melbourne 8.10-58 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin Falcons put in a great performance this week against to one of the competition leaders Port Melbourne. ...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 27, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 8 vs Geelong Saturday 24th April Bill Lawry Oval Darebin Falcons 1.5-11 def by Geelong 11.9.75 Photos by @Rob Lawson Photography Darebin put in a good performance this week with a commitment to physicality but were ultimately outrun by the visiting Cats who...
by Brigid Ryan | Apr 20, 2021 | VFLW Results
VFLW Round 7 vs Western Bulldogs Sunday 18th April Bill Lawry Oval Darebin Falcons 4.0.24 def by Western Bulldogs 14.9.93 It was a frantic start to the game this week, with the Western Bulldogs very quick out of the blocks. Midway through the quarter, Alice Caddy...
