The Victorian Eagles hosted WA in the first match of the new Australian Gridiron League on Saturday 17th March at the State Hockey Centre in Parkville  (map).

In front of a big crowd and glorious sunny Melbourne skies the visitors jumped out to an early lead with a touchdown and 2 point conversion. WA continued to move the ball and scored again early in the 3rd and the scoreboard didn’t change again as they ran out 16-0 winners.

Full stats, video and photos coming soon. Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the Australian Gridiron League.

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We were the first league to advertise on television, now we are going to broadcast a monthly show as well!

Gridiron Victoria is partnering with community station Channel 31 to beam our sport into homes across the state and we need your help.

The goal is to produce a half hour spot for 9 months of the year, showcasing each of our clubs, covering the 2012 senior and junior seasons as well as the inaugural Australian Gridiron League tournament in our very first show. We would like ideas on:

• Format – Panel, like Before the Game or just a couple of people like Blokesworld
• Segments – What should we cover? Plays of the week, officials, rules, funny stories etc
• Anything else?

We are looking for anyone with post-production, multimedia, editing, audio, camera operating experience to volunteer their time to help the league. If you’re interested, please email sam.weller@gridironvictoria.com.au or post your comments below.

Sponsorship History

Ultimate Performance Supplements sponsored the Victorian Eagles Team in 2010.

U.P.S provided Ultimate ProForm supplements for after training sessions and games, Ultimate Energy  pregame supplements and Ultimate Recovery for half time. At the time U.P.S asked for nothing in  return as they were just trying to grow awareness of their brand.

Current Offer

U.P.S has offered a promo code for anyone associated with Gridiron in Victoria. If anyone enters the  word “GRIDIRON” in the comments section of the U.P.S website during a purchase the will donate the  following:

• $5.00 from each 4kg tub of Ultimate Sustain, ProForm and Iso85+
• $2.50 from each small item consisting of Ultimate Slim, Hulk, Tri-Carn, Gaba, DAA, Glyco Load,
• Male, Burn Capsules, L Glutamine, Creatine, B.C.A.A or any other supplement.

Sponsorship Plan

U.P.S think that all Victorian players should have the opportunity to represent their state for free and  they want the money from this offer to offset the participation fees of every Victorian Eagles player for the future.

American Samoa showed their dominance at Under 19 level with a comprehensive 93-7 victory over Australia in hurricane-like weather conditions to win the 2012 Oceania Bowl and qualify for the 2012 IFAF U19 World Championship.

Australia’s Gold Coast was pounded by a storm that dumped more than three inches of torrential rain on the playing field before and during the clash down under at the Runaway Bay Sports Center. Continue reading “Australia loses the 2012 Junior Oceania Bowl 93-7” →

All players, including existing and all new players who will participate in Gridiron Victoria must be registered for insurance purposes for the 2012 season.

To register with GV for insurance in 2012

To register, please visit the Clubs Online administration area .

Existing players will need to retrieve their login/account details from there, whilst new players create a new account.

Registration costs $100 and insures you against injury during training and game day.

New players should also contact GV about playing

If you are a new player or interested in playing, check out the Gridiron Victoria Clubs section to choose your nearest club, then contact Gridiron Victoria and let us know about yourself and we will endeavour to answer your query.