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Lache Walker: A New Era of Leadership for Darebin Falcons VFLW team
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 elite...
Welcome to the party. Let’s keep it going!
As the Matildas wow the country with their bravery, skill, athleticism and technical strategy, our Club is enjoying women and girls sport being at the centre of discussion across all communities.
Why girls-only sport is important at a young age
Photo credit: Jasmine HirstThe 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...
2023 VFLW Round 13 v North Melbourne
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...
Equal the Contest
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...
VFLW Round 12 v Port Melbourne
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...
VFLW Round 11 vs Collingwood
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...
2023 VFLW Round 10 vs Essendon
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,...
Bringing the Falcons fun- working with community partners
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!...
Reflecting on Sir Doug Nicholls Round in 2023
At Monday night’s training we heard from President Jane Ryan about the important heritage of Sir Douglas Nicholls and the strong women in his life who equally strove for the well-being and equality of First Nations people, with a heartfelt call out against racism in...
VFLW 2023- Round 9 vs Western Bulldogs
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...
2023 Arnell Cup- Over 35’s Women’s Football
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...