VAFA welcomes a new club – Port Melbourne Chargers!

The VAFA is delighted to announce the inclusion of a brand-new club, the PORT MELBOURNE CHARGERS Women’s Football Club, for season 2025.

The Chargers will initially field two senior women’s teams, in Premier B Women’s and Division 5 Women’s, providing the Port Melbourne Colts Junior club with a senior women’s partnership that completes the broader Port Melbourne Pathway.

“The VAFA is excited to welcome the Port Melbourne Chargers women’s teams into our competition in 2025,” said VAFA Chief Executive Officer, Jason Reddick.

“The Chargers committee made a strong submission to play in the VAFA, endorsing the standard and values of our current women’s competition, which continues to grow and remains the largest community women’s football competition in Australia.

“With a well-organised committee, exponential population growth forecast for the Port Melbourne area, and strong female pathway connections to teams at both local junior girls and VFL level, we are confident that Port Melbourne Chargers will make a positive contribution to our VAFA community for many years to come.”

“On behalf of the Association, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Port Melbourne Chargers,” said VAFA President, Paul Newton.

“Our statistics demonstrate Port Melbourne as a growth area for women’s football. We look forward to an influx of young women who are now eligible seniors joining our League.”

“Sport, particularly football, has always been at the heart of Port Melbourne, bringing people together and strengthening our community,” said Port Melbourne Chargers President, Kerry Ashbrook.

“The Port Melbourne Chargers Women’s Football Club is more than just a club – it represents the drive and determination of local women to shape their own future in the game. This club is about more than just playing footy; it’s about building a lasting legacy where women have the opportunity to compete, lead and inspire the next generation.

“With the formation of the Chargers, we are building on that legacy, giving women a place to play in the Port Melbourne Pathway at every level and will strengthen female participation for future generations.”

Port Melbourne Junior Football Club President, Annette Maloney agrees.

“This is an exciting step forward for our entire community. The Chargers give local girls and women the chance to stay connected to the game, their teammates, and their club as they grow. This isn’t just about creating a pathway. It’s about building a lifelong football family where every player feels supported, included and valued.”

The Chargers will host Old Melburnians in their inaugural match in Round 1 on Saturday, April 5, at their home ground, JL Murphy Reserve.

So, if you’re considering pulling on the boots in 2025 and are looking for a fresh challenge with an exciting new club in a quality women’s competition, get in touch with Harriet Cooper, Head Coach at 0413 306 339.

Media & Sponsor Inquiries:

Kerry Ashbrook
President, Port Melbourne Chargers Women’s Football Club
Phone: 0419 938 764

Email: [email protected]

Tara Goss
Sponsorship and Marketing, Port Melbourne Chargers
Phone: 0423 765 765

Email: [email protected]