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2015 Annual General Meeting

On Monday 16th February, Gridiron Victoria held its 2015 Annual General Meeting.

In accordance with Constitutional Amendments accepted at the meeting, the following restructured Executive Committee (Exec) was elected:

  • President: Sam Weller
  • Vice President: Mark Levin
  • Secretary: Richie Howlett
  • Registrar: Garry Wilson

The Registrar position was upgraded to a formal Executive position (previously an appointment by the General Committee) whilst the Member at Large appointment was removed as part of those amendments.

Our sincere thanks to outgoing Vice President Mick Santinon (two years)  Treasurer Angela Wood (two years), Secretary Sam Karag (one year) and Member at Large Clinton Downing (two years) for their invaluable contribution to the league and tireless work over that time.

The position of Treasurer is still vacant and will be managed by the Executive in the interim.

The new Exec is firmly committed to a highly productive 100 days with a number of initiatives and major announcements pending for the 2015 senior men’s, junior’s and women’s competitions.

#BiggerAndBetter #GV2015

2015 Senior Pre-Season Training now underway

2014 Vic Bowl Champion Monash Warriors

We build towards the 2015 Senior Season kickoff on 2nd of May and all clubs are now in pre-season training! Now is the time to find a club near you and try your hand at American Football.

No experience necessary! Never played? No problem!

All Gridiron Victoria Clubs are listed here and all of their first sessions are listed below. Be sure to check them out and contact the clubs directly if you are interested in playing this year!

How does it all work?

You’ve probably got a few questions. Head over to the FAQs section and see if we can’t answer it there!

Warriors star catches helicopter to Vic Bowl in Bendigo

Monash Warriors star Heath Decker had a conundrum Saturday.

He was scheduled to play Wide Receiver and Quarterback for the Warriors in the 2014 TGI Friday’s VIC BOWL on Bendigo Saturday night at 6pm.

However last Thursday night the head coach at his beloved North Ringwood Aussie Rules club called with a problem: they needed him to play fullback Saturday afternoon against the equivalent of Buddy Franklin in their Eastern Football League semi final.

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Congratulations to Tom Kinloch: 300 incredible games

Tom Kinloch plays 300 games

Tom Kinloch will reached an epic milestone on Saturday 19th July against the Miners.

As he laced up his boots and took the field he reached a milestone that no one in Australia let alone Victoria has ever got close to.

300 games of American Football is a truly incredible feat as most years the season ran only 10 to 14 games which makes his record of longevity only more amazing.

Tom has represented both the Victorian Eagles and the Australian National team in multiple campaigns, served as State and National coach and lead the Croydon Rangers Juniors to multiple Junior Vic Bowls.

Tom was recognised for his achievements as a life member of Gridiron Victoria in 2012.

Congratulations Tom on this remarkable feat from everyone who plays American Football in this country.

Another Victorian heads to US College: Sean O’Kane

Sean O'Kane Gridiron Victoria

Former Barbarian Sean O’Kane is packing his bags and heading for Middle Tennessee State University in Conference USA (the Blue Raiders).

Sean, 6’3 leaves Australia Wednesday and with camp beginning Sunday 3rd August he will challenge for the punting position as a walk on. His first game would be against Savannah State on the 30th August whilst home field is Johnny “red” Floyd stadium that holds a mere 30,000 people!

Sean O'KaneIn his time at Monash he played wide receiver and punter and starred in the 2012 Division Two championship team against the Royals at Moorabbin

Prior to his Gridiron career he played Australian rules for Blackburn FC and Collegians FC, honing that cannon of a leg that will serve him well at MTSU.

GV spoke with Sean this morning:

I’m really excited at the opportunity to play and study in another country and looking forward to getting stuck into training camp.

In addition to playing, Sean served the league incredibly as secretary for 2 years and was instrumental in running the Vic Bowl last year.

All the best Sean from everyone at Gridiron Victoria.