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WATSONIA FOOTBALL AND NETBALL CLUB
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We look forward to seeing you at our next home or away game and continue the support throughout 2025!
Latest News
Football
Watsonia currently field teams in the Northern Football Netball League Division 2 competition
We field Under 19's Reserves and Seniors
The under 19 team is a combined Watsonia and Mill Park group that play all home games at AK Lines Reserve, Watsonia. The team wears the Mill Park jumper and is a pathway for all Mill Park junior footballers through to senior football
Mill Park Junior Football Club and the Watsonia Sporting Club have an existing Memorandum of Understanding that provides open dialogue and mutual respect between both clubs.
The ultimate goal of the relationship is to keep youths playing and enjoying football after finishing their junior careers with Mill Park. By participating with the Mill Park under 19 team the boys are exposed to the benefits of association with the Watsonia Club culture and ethos which is a fair go for everyone.
We hope this encourages participation through to our senior ranks and allows players to play all of their careers with familiar friends and surroundings.
Bundoora Junior Football Club also have an MOU with the Watsonia Sporting Club. At time of writing we have lots of Bundoora juniors joining us to play under 19 football in a friendly and accommodating environment. We hope that someday these boys also go on to represent Watsonia in Senior Football ranks
Watsonia Sporting Club supports both junior clubs with senior players attending training nights, invitations to join the senior players for pre season training and regular training sessions throughout the season.
Netball
Watsonia Sporting Club is excited to announce that we will be fielding five teams in the 2025 NFNL competition. With a strong tradition of success and numerous premierships in the past five seasons, we are committed to maintaining a high standard of achievement. Led by dedicated Netball President Nicole Bennett, we look forward to another fantastic season of growth, teamwork, and community spirit.
Under the leadership of our dedicated Netball President, Nicole Bennett, we are committed to upholding a high standard of achievement. Nicole's passion and expertise in netball have been instrumental in guiding our club to new heights. Her commitment to the sport and the development of our teams is truly commendable.
With the upcoming season on the horizon, our club is eagerly looking forward to another fantastic year. The addition of five teams in the NFNL competition demonstrates our commitment to fostering talent and providing opportunities for players of all skill levels.
We believe that the strength of our club lies not only in our on-field success but also in the sense of community and camaraderie that we cultivate.
As we embark on the 2025 season, we are excited to see our teams showcase their skills, determination, and sportsmanship. We anticipate a season filled with thrilling matches and memorable moments.
We extend our gratitude to our dedicated members, supporters, and volunteers who contribute to the success of our club. Their unwavering support and commitment are invaluable, and we are grateful for their continued involvement.
Together, we will continue to build upon our proud history and strive for excellence in the 2025 NFNL competition. Watsonia Sporting Club is ready to embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and make this season one to remember.
Our
Story
Watsonia Sporting Club fields Auskick, Under 19's football via our Junior affiliate club Mill Park FC, Senior Football and Senior Netball
In 1966, a group of parents with enough interest in the youth of the district, held a meeting at the Watsonia RSL hall and formed the Watsonia Football Club under the guidance of Footscray and Collingwood star Harvey Stevens.
Two teams were fielded with an Under 13 team that year becoming Premiers in the Greensborough Midget League and an Under 15 team taking the flag in the Preston and Reservoir League.
With lots of work from many more keen locals, Watsonia began playing on A.K. Lines Reserve in 1967. This year saw four teams to be fielded in the Panton Hill League. The Senior and Reserve sides both finished sixth, the Under 15's runners-up and the Under 13's Premiers.
Initially, an old tin shed was purchased from Watsonia Motors to act as changerooms. But when neighbours complained about boys changing outside the tiny shed something more permanent was needed. Funny, these days we still have neighbours that like to "keep an eye" on us !
Big things happened in 1968 when committee member and builder Gerald Browne built the first Clubrooms, a true home. On the field however, fortunes were few with only the Under 13's succeeding with another flag !
Season 1969 started with Watsonia now in the D.V.F.L. and coached by Barry Smart who came from Sandringham. A season of frustration was ahead and, despite every endeavour, Watsonia recorded no wins that year. The Junior teams kept on their winning way with the Watsonia South Under 13's taking another flag.
May 30, 1970, Watsonia 16.16.112 defeated Lalor 9.12.66
At last it had happened ! Our first win in the D.V.F.L. and the first of six for the season was a great boost to morale for the players and supporters alike. The Reserves too had six wins for the season.
The foundation of the Watsonia Football Club needs to be credited to the first committee which consisted of Neil McGovern-President, Harvey Stevens-Secretary, Michael Walsh-Treasurer with Jack Bowman, Willy Flores, Gerald Browne & Bill Cope.
Nearly 50 years later the Watsonia Football Club is proud to be known as WATSONIA SPORTING CLUB and still holding true to its founding members values of commuinity spirit. In its most recent years the Watsonia Sporting Club has seen the reformation of junior sides, also introducing Netball and Dart sides. In 2011 Watsonia Sporting club will be hosting Auskick at its home ground on Friday evenings.
Watsonia Sporting Club home ground and pavilion is located at AK LINES Reserve Watsonia.
Watsonia Sporting Club Partner
The Watsonia Football Club proudly boasts our connections with The Mill Park Football Club and Bundoora Junior Football Club.
The aim of this partnership is to create more opportunities for young men and women to remain in football past their Under 17 and final year of junior football.
All 3 clubs share resources to ensure our players get the best possible outcome and opportunities to play and enjoy our great game. If you or your child wants to join a junior club please click on the logo that best suits and you will be directed to your choice of club.
Sponsors Supporting The Saints
The Watsonia Sporting Club extends heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors for their unwavering support. Many of these valued partners have been with us for over a decade, consistently showing their commitment to our club. We encourage all club members and supporters to actively support our sponsors, as their contributions play a vital role in our continued success.
Together, let's strengthen our community and celebrate the dedication of
those who stand by us!
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