Author: Sam Weller

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

2015 Junior & Women’s Season

2015 Junior Champion Melbourne Uni Lions

Our biggest and best Junior and Women’s season!

JJuniors (15-19 year olds)

Melbourne Uni Lions, South Eastern Predators, Western Crusaders, Monash Warriors, Berwick Miners, Croydon Rangers, Pakenham Silverbacks, Northern Raiders

WWomen’s (18+)

Northern Lady Raiders, Berwick Miners Diamonds, Melbourne Uni Chargers, Geelong Buccaneers, Ballarat Kestrels, Croydon Rangers

Season shift in 2016

In addition to the upcoming season, from 2016 the Junior and Women’s season will move permanently to the start of the year with the season expected to kick off mid February and conclude late April 2016. The men’s season will push back at least a month to mid June.

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by Sam Weller

2015 Women’s Semi Finals going PINK

2015-Womens-Semi-Pink-Round

The 2015 Women’s Semi Finals will be PINK ROUND.

This year, in conjuction with The Cancer Council Victoria we are raising funds and awareness for Women’s Cancers at Ranger Field in Croydon.

Even a small donation can go towards valuable research, early detection messages, treatments, and ongoing support for survivors. Everyone has been touched in some way by this devistating disease, so please join us in the fight and support our event.

10am: Junior curtain raiser Rangers v Miners
12:45pm: Women’s 1st Semi Final 1 v 4
3:30pm: Women’s 2nd Semi Final 2 v 3

$1 From every Ranger Burger sold on the day will be donated to the cause.

Wear Pink, Bring Cash, and get ready for a great day of Football!

by Sam Weller

2015 Senior Awards

Gridiron Victoria congratulates the following senior players on their #GV2015 season.
Jnala Saluni vs Jordan Beck

The awards are voted upon by both players and coaches from each of the 13 teams.

Division One Awards

Overall MVP
Jnala Saluni (Western Crusaders)

VGOA Best & Fairest
Jordan Beck (Croydon Rangers)

Defensive MVP
Jnala Saluni (Western Crusaders)

Offensive MVP
Tokoa Tangatakino (Melbourne Uni Royals)

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by Sam Weller

Congratulations to the 2015 Champions!

2015 Vic Bowl Champions

The Croydon Rangers are the 2015 Vic Bowl champions, defeating the Monash Warriors 16-7 in an incredible game of football in Morwell.

It is their 5th state championship and first since 2004, having lost 5 times in the title match up until this win.

Running Back Jordan Beck was named MVP with 117 yards on 20 carries. Ian Box caught a touchdown pass whilst FB Matt Jan rushed for a score. The Warriors gave up a safety whilst RB Ben Curley scored their only touchdown.

Congratulations to the Monash Warriors on yet another outstanding season.

Division Two Champion Pakenham Silverbacks

The Pakenham Silverbacks have capped a fairytale second season, winning the Division Two Championship by defeating the Monash Barbarians 9-6 in a tough battle.

The Barbarians Oscar Cisneros was named the MVP of the game.

by Sam Weller

VIC BOWL 2015 – 15th August in Morwell

Gridiron Victoria (GV), in partnership with the City of Latrobe Council are proud to announce that the 2015 Gridiron Victoria VIC BOWL XXXI will be held at the Latrobe City Sports & Entertainment Stadium in Morwell.

The event, to be held on Saturday 15th August culminates the 31st season of Men’s American Football here in Victoria.

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