Author: Sam Weller

President for 5 years, VP for 2. Did some good things, did some bad things. The league got bigger & better.

Now recruiting women for full-contact, full-uniform Gridiron


Gridiron Victoria is committed to Women’s American Football but in the only format sanctioned by our governing body Gridiron Australia which is full NCAA rules and uniform (same rules which govern our men’s competition).

We have a number of clubs currently recruiting women to play full-kit full-contact Gridiron as we look to build towards a competition in September.

Lady Raiders RecruitingThe following clubs have already committed to fielding a team as part of a Gridiron Victoria competition in 2013:

Melbourne Royals Womens Gridiron

 

Gridiron Australia Junior Nationals Championships April 16-20

2013 Junior Victorian Eagles

The 2013 Gridiron Australia Junior National Championships will be held at Greenway Stadium, South of Canberra from 16th to 20th April.

TOURNAMENT UPDATE

Game 3: Playoff for 5th

The Eagles have finished the tournament in 5th place, defeating the ACT Monarchs 20-6 in the final game of the Junior Nationals.
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New Rule Change for 2013 Senior Season

5th down markerGridiron Victoria (GV) – always at the forefront of innovation in Australian Gridiron – will be implementing a “5th Down” for the 2013 Senior Season.

In the face of improving defenses and with scoring at record lows over recent years, GV is seeking to create opportunities for the offensive side of the ball to get into the endzone.

“It is really all about scoring. Defense stifles the flow and excitement of American Football and the constant feedback we get from the public is more big plays and touchdowns” said a spokesperson for Gridiron Victoria.

an extra down will enable offenses to get out of critical situations, particularly the dreaded ‘3rd and long’ Gridiron Victoria

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