Joined VAFA: 1968
Coach: Jamie Winduss
Nickname: Panthers
Ground: Healthy Futures Hub, Seaford
Colours: Royal, gold & sky panels/ black -gold number; shorts – royal; socks – black and gold with blue trim
Secretary: Kym Regan M: 0409 202 120 E: [email protected]
President: John Thompson M: 0422 768 867 E: [email protected]
Old Mentonians joined the VAFA in 1968 and undoubtedly their best years were in the 1990’s when the club won their first and so far only senior premeirship – the C Section flag in 1990. This earned them promotion to B Section and they managed to finish third in B Section in 1993 which is the club’s highest finish to date. Prior to this, Old Mentonians had managed to ascend to C Section via a couple of runners up finishes. Their E Section Grand Final loss in 1984 by nine points to Balaclava was a heart breaker as was the 22-point loss they suffered in the 1974 F Section decider against North Brunswick. However, their 1989 D Section thrashing at the hands of Thomastown, might have been just the motivation the club needed as they took all before them in C Section in 1990. In 2016, the Panthers broke a 14-year drought in Division 1 by making the grand final against Old Geelong and progressing to Premier C. They were unable to claim the silverware after falling to Ogs by eight points in the decider, but created history when they won their first four matches of the season by more than 100 points. Playing on the delightful Mentone Grammar playing fields, the Panthers – as they are known – entered a team into Development Division 3 of the inaugural VAFA Women’s competition and came within two points of Mazenod in the grand final.
Premierships
Seniors | Reserves | U19s | Club XVIII |
1 | 6 | 2 | – |
Premier C / C Section: 1990 | U19 (Blue): 2006 |
Competition Best and Fairest Winners – Senior
Division 1 / D Section – LS Pepper Medal – 3
Division 2 / E Section – J Fullerton Medal – 2
Division 3 / F Section – OJ Meehan Medal – 1
Year | Name | Section | Votes |
2016 | Daniel Maitland | Division 1 | 24 |
2007 | Gareth Snow | Division 1 | |
1987 | Garry J. Norton | D Section | |
1980 | Garry J. Norton | E Section | 24 |
1979 | Garry J. Norton | E Section | 21 |
1972 | Robin L. Wood | F Section |
Club News
MoreVAFA Club Connect Club of the Month
The Mentone Panthers have been awarded the VAFA Club Connect Club of the Month for April. The VAFA Club Connect Club of the Month award recognises a VAFA club who through its
Mentone Panthers roaring in 2024
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VAFA Statement: Old Mentonians FC
Old Mentonians Football Club have today officially advised the VAFA that they are not in a position to field any football teams in season 2023. VAFA Senior Management and Board
R12 Mecwacare Men’s Rising Star: Angus Grant
The VAFA congratulates Old Mentonians forward, Angus Grant, who has been named the Round 12 Mecwacare Rising Star after he slotted eight goals in a sensational BOG performance against Preston
Mecwacare Men’s Rising Star: Jai Florent
The VAFA congratulates Old Mentonians young gun, Jai Florent, who has been named the Mecwacare Men’s Rising Star nominee for Round 6 following his best-on-ground performance against Hampton Rovers last
VAFA in the Media: Old Mentonians women’s football
By Emma Watson – Mordialloc Chelsea Leader WHEN Old Mentonians Amateur Football Club put a call out to women to start up a new football team, the strong response surprised even
D’Andrea leads new-look Panther coaching panel in Premier C
The excitement of progressing to Premier C has intensified at Old Mentonians with the recent announcement of new senior coach, Steve D’Andrea. A former senior assistant and development coach at St
Grill’d Rising Star Nominee: Angus Hill
Congratulations to Angus Hill of Old Mentonians on his Round 16 Grill’d Rising Star nomination following his best-on-ground performance against Whitefriars over the weekend. “2016 is Angus Hill’s first season