Thornton/Eildon District Football & Netball Club
We welcome you to the 2020 season. Womens Football is the fastest growing team sport in Australia with new teams entering competitions each and every year. This season is no exception, with the inclution of several new teams into our division from clubs competing in the AFL Outer East.
At Thornton, we welcome new and old members into our club continuously throughout the season and no experiance is required. All we ask is a positive attitude and you will be supported by our club & team leadership group.
Training is currently taking place every TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS at 6. Runners, drink bottle and comfortable clothing a must.
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF WOMENS FOOTBALL
Alexandra Tyre Power
Simpsons
Alexandra Sports Power
Eildon Real Estate
History
In late 2017 enquiries & expressions of interest begun to take place under new club president Dave Stirling with the assistance of Secritary Chantelle Dundas & volunteer Sarah Stevenson. With support from league, an information night was held with overwelming success and a pre-season session was put into place.
Dave Stirling stepped into the role of coach, and the women rolled into training. Quickly, it was evident there was high positivity & excitement from the newly formed group. Couragiously the group took on their first pratice match quickly against Upway Tecoma only after a couple of training sessions played at home in Thornton. The girls were defeated, however the spirits were high.
The team unvailed their season game day jumpers of the Blue and White, with a touch of pink trim. Captains were announced:
Tash Hay (C) due to her wonderful attitude, energy & previous tallanted football playing experiance.
Sarah Stevenson (VC) due to her positive attitude & passion for believing in creating this football team.
After Round Two:
Emily Kerr (VC) was announced vice captain for her strong leadership skills within the playing group.
Sarah Stevenson was diagnosed with cancer and didnt continue to play, however her team rallied behind her along with the Football Club as she continued on the sidelines rally behind the team.
HIGHLIGHTS
First goal for the team: Emily Kerr #4
First Best & fairest: Tash Hay
Fisrt win for the team: JUNE 2nd 2018
Thornton 8.9. 57 won against Boronia 2.4.16
First formal game: Blackburn V Thornton
ABOVE: first ever TEDFNC womens football team 2018
