SHARKS NEWSLETTER – SUMMER UPDATE & SEASON PREVIEW
The countdown to the 2025 season is on, and after a huge summer, excitement is building at Domeney Reserve!
A Historic Achievement – Women’s Premiership Winners!
A massive congratulations to our Senior Women’s Football Team for their 2024 First Division Premiership victory! This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and belief of the entire playing group. A special thanks to Simon McAuliffe for his years of leadership—your guidance has built a strong foundation, you leave the team in great shape for their first season in the Premier Division.
Taking the reins for 2025 is Dave Boell—we wish you the best of luck! You’ve got a fantastic group of players and a top-tier coaching team around you. We have no doubt you’ll continue the success and make us proud.
Senior Men’s & Under 19s
Our Senior Men’s team, led by Paris Harvie & Jarrod Morgan in their second seasons as respected mens coaches, have been putting in serious work over the summer. With strong numbers at training, there’s a real buzz around the squad, and we can’t wait to see them in action.
A big welcome to our new Under 19’s coach, Joe Davies! With a large and talented group of young players, he’s got his work cut out, but we’re excited to see what they can achieve.
Netball Continues to Thrive
A huge shout out to Britney Purcell, who has once again put together a strong netball program, fielding five competitive teams for the season ahead. The growth of our netball division is a testament to the fantastic work happening behind the scenes.
2024 Club Highlights & What’s Ahead
Our club continues to grow and achieve incredible success:
🏆 Senior Women’s Premiership (First Division)
As a club, we have much to be proud of in 2024. With 80% of our teams making finals, one football premiership, three teams finishing as runners-up, two league Best and Fairest awards.
Our club is built on its members, players, and supporters, and we need your help to keep pushing forward. If you haven’t already, buy a membership and show your support—it makes a huge difference!
Key Dates & Events
- Season Launch: 29/3/2025- Domeney Clubrooms
📍 Round 1 & 2 –
- Senior Men’s: South Belgrave(A) & Montrose(A)
- Senior Women’s: The Basin (Red) (A) & South Belgrave (Black) (H)
📍 Round 3 – ANZAC Day Round & First Home Game!
One of the biggest days on the Sharks calendar, our ANZAC Day Round is not to be missed!
We are thrilled to announce that Nathan Buckley will be our special guest speaker at the President’s Lunch. Tickets will sell fast, so keep an eye on socials and emails for details!
Stay Connected & Get Involved
Check the club website for full fixtures and event details, and make sure you’re following us on social media. If you’re not yet subscribed to our emails, now is the time!
A massive thank you to all our ongoing sponsors, volunteers and partners—your support is invaluable and helps keep this great club moving forward.
It’s shaping up to be an exciting season—let’s make 2025 another year to remember!
💪 Go Sharks!