
From formation to A-Grade: Old Geelong Women’s makes history
Old Geelong Football Club opened its 2025 season in historic fashion, with its women’s side marking their first year in the William Buck Premier competition with two wins straight out
Glenn has spent the last 2 seasons as an assistant to departing coach Murray Browne, and takes over at the helm at an exciting time for the club as it returns to A Section.
As well as being part of the coaching team in the past 2 years, Glenn brings a wealth of playing experience and success to the position. A three time premiership player (A, B and C sections), captain and club and A section competition Best and Fairest winner, Glenn is highly regarded at Marcellin by both players and supporters and has shown outstanding loyalty and commitment to the club over the years.
The club is also excited to announce the appointment of Anthony Pezzimenti as Reserves Coach for the 2009 season. Pez brings a wealth of coaching experience from roles with various AFL/VFL clubs and coached our Club XVIII side to the Grand Final in season 2007 before taking an assistant role with the reserves last season.
2008 PLAYER AWARDS
Jarrod Carlson was a very popular winner of the senior Best and Fairest award, closely followed by B section leading goalkicker Cam Maclaren. Amongst stiff competition, Johnathan Bortolotto was awarded Best Finals Player for his consistent efforts in 3 memorable final series victories for the club.
Andy McGree was a deserved winner of the reserves Best and Fairest while Ash Viney just pipped David Wildsmith for the U19 Best and Fairest.
The Best and Fairest award for the undefeated Club XVIII premiership side was shared by Nathan Armstrong and Frank Chirico. Ben Gale was runner up – adding that accolade to his Club18 competition Best and Fairest award.
Old Geelong Football Club opened its 2025 season in historic fashion, with its women’s side marking their first year in the William Buck Premier competition with two wins straight out
The VAFA Club Connect Club of the Month award recognises a VAFA club who through its actions both on and off the field, best exhibits the values of the VAFA,
The VAFA congratulates Griffin Box from Aquinas OC Football Club who has been nominated as the Round 8 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Griffin has polled coaches votes in 5