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With great sadness, the Donnybrook family extends our heartfelt condolences to the Garrard family on the passing of Adrian “Bomber” Garrard.

“Bomber” was a proud 1972 A Grade Premiership player and also served the club as a Colts Premiership coach. His contribution to our club will be long remembered.
RIP Bomber

Adrian’s funeral will be held on Monday, 22 December at 10:00am at Taylor & Forgie, Cowan Street, Gawler.
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With great sadness, the Donnybrook family extends our heartfelt condolences to the Garrard family on the passing of Adrian “Bomber” Garrard.

“Bomber” was a proud 1972 A Grade Premiership player and also served the club as a Colts Premiership coach. His contribution to our club will be long remembered.
RIP Bomber 

Adrian’s funeral will be held on Monday, 22 December at 10:00am at Taylor & Forgie, Cowan Street, Gawler.

Just a reminder that our final session of the year is tonight📣

6.00pm start with a BBQ and drinks to close out a great year. We’ll see you there🔴🔵
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Just a reminder that our final session of the year is tonight📣

6.00pm start with a BBQ and drinks to close out a great year. We’ll see you there🔴🔵

Check out son of a gun, Michael Clinch Jr, who’s locked in for a big 2026🤩

We’re very proud of you Michael, and are so excited to see what your career has in store🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn
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Check out son of a gun, Michael Clinch Jr, who’s locked in for a big 2026🤩

We’re very proud of you Michael, and are so excited to see what your career has in store🔴🔵

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No rest for your reigning premiers, our preseason kicks off on January 5📣

Our Senior Women’s training kicks off on Monday January 5, with U16’s welcome and encouraged to come along and join. Let’s build the foundation back up and crack in for another big year🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn
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No rest for your reigning premiers, our preseason kicks off on January 5📣

Our Senior Women’s training kicks off on Monday January 5, with U16’s welcome and encouraged to come along and join. Let’s build the foundation back up and crack in for another big year🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn

🟥🟦 Huge Congratulations to our U16 Premiership Captain Ashleigh Heggie on her selection in the 2026 SA U16 Girls Academy! 🌟
This achievement reflects Ashleigh's dedication, talent, determination and strong work ethic and we couldn't be prouder to see her hard work recognised at this level 🌟 Keep smashing goals Ash, your club is behind you every step of the way!
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🟥🟦 Huge Congratulations to our U16 Premiership Captain Ashleigh Heggie on her selection in the 2026 SA U16 Girls Academy! 🌟
This achievement reflects Ashleighs dedication, talent, determination and strong work ethic and we couldnt be prouder to see her hard work recognised at this level 🌟 Keep smashing goals Ash, your club is behind you every step of the way!Image attachment

Take a look at our committee for the 2026 Season📣

We would like to sincerely thank departing committee members Ryan Tyrrell, Christina Elbrow, Melissa Powell, Geoff Rendell, Megan Boers-Veen, Karen McColl, and Scott Cross for their amazing efforts and time towards our club🔴🔵

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Take a look at our committee for the 2026 Season📣

We would like to sincerely thank departing committee members Ryan Tyrrell, Christina Elbrow, Melissa Powell, Geoff Rendell, Megan Boers-Veen, Karen McColl, and Scott Cross for their amazing efforts and time towards our club🔴🔵

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Women and Girls who love footy - this one's for you! The first of four Female Umpire Academy Sessions kicks off at Willaston Oval on Monday, December 15 🏉 All welcome, even if you've never played before! No previous football experience is necessary.
Learn to umpire Aussie Rules Footy in a supportive women and girls only training environment 🏉
Check the details below to register 🙂💚 Women & Girls Umpire Academy 💚

This is a joint initiative between the SANFL and BLGW aimed at increasing umpire numbers and helping women feel confident stepping into the umpiring space.
The Female Umpire Academy will hold approximately three more sessions in the new year (January, February, and March — exact dates to be confirmed). These sessions are designed to empower and equip women and girls with the knowledge and confidence to support our league across both the men’s and women’s competitions. Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to their community, stay active, build friendships, and earn some extra money.......sounds pretty good right?
Register your interest 👇🏼
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Women and Girls who love footy - this ones for you!  The first of four Female Umpire Academy Sessions kicks off at Willaston Oval on Monday, December 15 🏉  All welcome, even if youve never played before! No previous football experience is necessary.
Learn to umpire Aussie Rules Footy in a supportive women and girls only training environment 🏉
Check the details below to register 🙂

WFC are excited to announce Matt Window as our U13’s coach for the 2026 season📣

Matt is a high school AFL Academy teacher, bringing an immense amount of knowledge with him. He’s been with our U11’s side for the past three years, and has seen great success!

We can’t wait to see Matt get the boys fired up for the upcoming season🔴🔵

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WFC are excited to announce Matt Window as our U13’s coach for the 2026 season📣

Matt is a high school AFL Academy teacher, bringing an immense amount of knowledge with him. He’s been with our U11’s side for the past three years, and has seen great success!

We can’t wait to see Matt get the boys fired up for the upcoming season🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn

🟥🟦 We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Willaston Football Club has been selected as a 2025 William Lakes Community Grant recipient!
This generous support will help us invest in new equipment and improved amenities for our Womens teams so they can continue to grow, thrive and keep smashing goals on and off the field! 🏉
Thankyou Villawood William Lakes for backing our club 👏 🟥🟦
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🟥🟦 We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Willaston Football Club has been selected as a 2025 William Lakes Community Grant recipient!
This generous support will help us invest in new equipment and improved amenities for our Womens teams so they can continue to grow, thrive and keep smashing goals on and off the field! 🏉
Thankyou Villawood William Lakes for backing our club 👏 🟥🟦Image attachmentImage attachment

We are so excited to announce Steve Cleland as the Willaston Football Club President📣

After his induction at last nights AGM, Steve will take over Aldo Pasin as club president!

Steve is the ultimate clubman. He’s the first one at the gates and the last one to leave. His passion and dedication to our club is second to none, which ultimately has earned him this role.

We are so proud and excited for this new chapter in Willaston history. All the best Steve🔴🔵

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We are so excited to announce Steve Cleland as the Willaston Football Club President📣

After his induction at last nights AGM, Steve will take over Aldo Pasin as club president!

Steve is the ultimate clubman. He’s the first one at the gates and the last one to leave. His passion and dedication to our club is second to none, which ultimately has earned him this role.

We are so proud and excited for this new chapter in Willaston history. All the best Steve🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn

So many smiling Donnybrooks in print!
Big thanks to our wonderful friends at The Leader Newspaper for capturing the joy of our recent Christmas At The Club community celebration with this great coverage!🌲
We are so grateful for your support 🟥🟦
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So many smiling Donnybrooks in print! 
Big thanks to our wonderful friends at The Leader Newspaper for capturing the joy of our recent Christmas At The Club community celebration with this great coverage!🌲
We are so grateful for your support 🟥🟦

Only a couple more days to get you EOI in to us.

We are looking forward to receiving your 2026 Womens Coaching Applications for the upcoming season📝

Please find information via the flyer on how to apply🔴🔵

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Only a couple more days to get you EOI in to us.

We are looking forward to receiving your 2026 Womens Coaching Applications for the upcoming season📝

Please find information via the flyer on how to apply🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn

We’re excited to announce that Sean Welk has been reappointed as our U15’s coach for the 2026 season🤩

We can’t wait to see Sean get the boys up and firing for another big season🔴🔵

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We’re excited to announce that Sean Welk has been reappointed as our U15’s coach for the 2026 season🤩

We can’t wait to see Sean get the boys up and firing for another big season🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn
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🔔 Christmas at the Club 2025 🔔

What a cracker of a day! Donnybrooks sure know how to bring the Christmas spirit! 🎄 Festive fun, big smiles all-round, and even a surprise visit from someone special 🎅

A Huge Shout-out to our amazing event sponsors, local business legends and our army of hardworking volunteers who all worked together to make the magic happen ✨️
And of course… YOU! Thankyou to everyone who supported our club by coming along!
You all make our club as great as it can be

Wishing our entire Donnybrook community a safe and joyful holiday season! 🎅🟥🟦✨

📸 Renee Griffin and Daniel Down
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🔔 Christmas at the Club 2025 🔔

What a cracker of a day! Donnybrooks sure know how to bring the Christmas spirit! 🎄  Festive fun, big smiles all-round, and even a surprise visit from someone special 🎅 

A Huge Shout-out to our amazing event sponsors,  local business legends and our army of hardworking volunteers who all worked together to make the magic happen ✨️
And of course… YOU! Thankyou to everyone who supported our club by coming along! 
You all make our club as great as it can be 

Wishing our entire Donnybrook community a safe and joyful holiday season! 🎅🟥🟦✨

📸 Renee Griffin and Daniel DownImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

CHRISTMAS AT THE CLUB Family Fun Day is this Saturday! 🎅

Come along and celebrate the holiday season with your Donnybrook family 🎄 Get ready for a few action-packed hours of festive fun for all ages!

🎅 Free facepainting
🎅 Wilbur's Wildlife - animals and keepers
🎅 Free Hair Braiding + glitter
🎅 CFS Touch-A-Truck
🎅 Lolly bags for the kids
🎅 Merchandise Sales/Pick-up

Flaming Wood Oven Pizza by Batchy, Sausage Sizzle, Slushies, Christmas treats and drinks available for purchase

A fantastic family day out made possible by the support of Event Sponsors:

👏G&S Outdoor Solutions
👏Ruediger Pre-Fab
👏The Donnybrooks Supporters Club
👏Braidiful Hair Studios
👏Franklin Foundations
👏Crestline Meats
👏Scott Burgess

See you there! 🎅
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CHRISTMAS AT THE CLUB Family Fun Day is this Saturday! 🎅

Come along and celebrate the holiday season with your Donnybrook family 🎄 Get ready for a few action-packed hours of festive fun for all ages! 

🎅 Free facepainting 
🎅 Wilburs Wildlife - animals and keepers
🎅 Free Hair Braiding + glitter
🎅 CFS Touch-A-Truck
🎅 Lolly bags for the kids
🎅 Merchandise Sales/Pick-up

Flaming Wood Oven Pizza by Batchy, Sausage Sizzle, Slushies, Christmas treats and drinks available for purchase 

A fantastic family day out made possible by the  support of Event Sponsors: 

👏G&S Outdoor Solutions 
👏Ruediger Pre-Fab
👏The Donnybrooks Supporters Club
👏Braidiful Hair Studios
👏Franklin Foundations 
👏Crestline Meats
👏Scott Burgess

See you there! 🎅Image attachment
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With great sadness, the Donnybrook family extends our heartfelt condolences to the Garrard family on the passing of Adrian “Bomber” Garrard.

“Bomber” was a proud 1972 A Grade Premiership player and also served the club as a Colts Premiership coach. His contribution to our club will be long remembered.
RIP Bomber

Adrian’s funeral will be held on Monday, 22 December at 10:00am at Taylor & Forgie, Cowan Street, Gawler.
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With great sadness, the Donnybrook family extends our heartfelt condolences to the Garrard family on the passing of Adrian “Bomber” Garrard.

“Bomber” was a proud 1972 A Grade Premiership player and also served the club as a Colts Premiership coach. His contribution to our club will be long remembered.
RIP Bomber 

Adrian’s funeral will be held on Monday, 22 December at 10:00am at Taylor & Forgie, Cowan Street, Gawler.

Just a reminder that our final session of the year is tonight📣

6.00pm start with a BBQ and drinks to close out a great year. We’ll see you there🔴🔵
... See MoreSee Less

Just a reminder that our final session of the year is tonight📣

6.00pm start with a BBQ and drinks to close out a great year. We’ll see you there🔴🔵

Check out son of a gun, Michael Clinch Jr, who’s locked in for a big 2026🤩

We’re very proud of you Michael, and are so excited to see what your career has in store🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn
... See MoreSee Less

Check out son of a gun, Michael Clinch Jr, who’s locked in for a big 2026🤩

We’re very proud of you Michael, and are so excited to see what your career has in store🔴🔵

#OneInAllInImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

No rest for your reigning premiers, our preseason kicks off on January 5📣

Our Senior Women’s training kicks off on Monday January 5, with U16’s welcome and encouraged to come along and join. Let’s build the foundation back up and crack in for another big year🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn
... See MoreSee Less

No rest for your reigning premiers, our preseason kicks off on January 5📣

Our Senior Women’s training kicks off on Monday January 5, with U16’s welcome and encouraged to come along and join. Let’s build the foundation back up and crack in for another big year🔴🔵

#OneInAllIn

🟥🟦 Huge Congratulations to our U16 Premiership Captain Ashleigh Heggie on her selection in the 2026 SA U16 Girls Academy! 🌟
This achievement reflects Ashleigh's dedication, talent, determination and strong work ethic and we couldn't be prouder to see her hard work recognised at this level 🌟 Keep smashing goals Ash, your club is behind you every step of the way!
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🟥🟦 Huge Congratulations to our U16 Premiership Captain Ashleigh Heggie on her selection in the 2026 SA U16 Girls Academy! 🌟
This achievement reflects Ashleighs dedication, talent, determination and strong work ethic and we couldnt be prouder to see her hard work recognised at this level 🌟 Keep smashing goals Ash, your club is behind you every step of the way!Image attachment
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