Willaston 'Donnybrooks' Football Club
Honour Board
| Year | President | Secretary | Treasurer | Coach | Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A.Pasin | M. Powell | C. Elbrow | D. herzick | T. Irlam |
| 2024 | A. Pasin | M. Powell | C. Elbrow | D. Herzick | T. Irlam |
| 2023 | A. Pasin | M. Powell | C. Elbrow | D. Herzick | T. Irlam |
| 2022 | A. Pasin | J. Williams | C. Elbrow | A. Jarman | T. Irlam |
| 2021 | A. Pasin | J. Williams | C. Moore | A. Jarman | T. Irlam |
| 2020 | A. Pasin | J. Williams | C. Moore | S. Baker | T. Irlam |
| 2019 | K. Sankey | J. Williams | C. Moore | S. Baker | T. Irlam |
| 2018 | K. Sankey | J. Williams | R. Rozman | M. Greenwood | S. Walton / T. Irlam |
| 2017 | W. Smith | J. Williams | R. Rozman | M. Greenwood | S. Walton / T. Irlam |
| 2016 | W. Smith | J. Williams | R. Rozman | M. Greenwood | S. Walton |
| 2015 | W. Smith | J. Williams | R. Rozman | S. O'Connor | S. Walton |
| 2014 | W. Smith | J. Williams | R. Rozman | S. O'Connor | S. Walton |
| 2013 | W. Smith | J. Williams | R. Rozman | S. O'Connor | S. Walton |
| 2012 | W. Smith | J. Williams | R. Rozman | J. Irving | S. Walton |
| 2011 | R. Cockshell | J. Williams | J. Puro | J. Irving | S. Baker |
| 2010 | R. Cockshell | C. Chomik | J. Puro | M. Seelander | S. Baker |
| 2009 | R. Cockshell | C. Chomik | J. Puro | M. Seelander | S. Baker |
| 2008 | R. Cockshell | C. Chomik | J. Puro | D. Wilson | S. Baker |
| 2007 | R. Matz | S. Hemmerling | T. Smith | D. Wilson | L. Belperio |
| 2006 | R. Matz | S. Hemmerling | T. Smith | D. Wilson | L. Belperio |
| 2005 | R. Matz | S. Hemmerling | D. Matz | M. Gibbins | C. Cotter |
| 2004 | R. Matz | L. Everhard | D. Matz | M. Gibbins / S. 'Oconnor | C. Cotter |
| 2003 | L. Bennie | L. Everhard | S. Hemmerling | S. 'Oconnor | C. Cotter |
| 2002 | L. Bennie | L. Everhard | S. Hemmerling | S. 'Oconnor | C. Cotter |
| 2001 | A.J. Day | M. OBrien | I. Chambers | S. Carr | A. Pasin / B. Nottle |
| 2000 | A.J. Day | M. OBrien | I. Chambers | M. Norsworthy | T. Stansborough |
| 1999 | M. Brien | J. McDonald | S. Hemmerling | M. Norsworthy | T. Stansborough |
| 1998 | M. Brien | J. McDonald | S. Hemmerling | M. Norsworthy / S. OBrien | A. Pasin |
| 1997 | M. Brien | J. McDonald | S. Hemmerling | T. Stansborough | A. Pasin |
| 1996 | M. Brien | J. McDonald | S. Hemmerling | S. Connelly | J. Irving |
| 1995 | M. Norsworthy | G. W. Schnnaars | S. Connelly | J. Whellum | |
| 1994 | M. Norsworthy | T. George/A.J. Day | G. W. Schnnaars | S. Connelly | J. Whellum |
| 1993 | T. Lucas | G. W. Schnnaars | T Bartsch | J. Thomas |
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🟥🟦 SENIOR COACH ANNOUNCEMENT – MATT KNIGHT
The Willaston Football Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matt Knight as our A Grade Senior Coach for the 2027 season!
Matt joins the Donnybrooks with an impressive coaching résumé and a proven record of success across both the Adelaide Footy League and SANFL.
Most recently, Matt has been at the helm of Athelstone Football Club, where he has enjoyed a highly successful tenure.
2024 – Guided Athelstone to a Division 2 Preliminary Final appearance.
2025 – Led Athelstone to the Division 2 Grand Final, securing promotion to Division 1.
2026 – Coached Athelstone to a sixth-place finish in Division 1 in their first season back at that level.
Prior to his time at Athelstone, Matt spent four years at Woodville-West Torrens Football Club, including three seasons as an assistant coach across the SANFL League and Reserves programs.
In 2023, he took the reins as Reserves Head Coach, guiding the side to a Preliminary Final appearance.
Matt now returns to the Barossa, Light & Gawler Football Association, bringing with him a wealth of experience, strong football knowledge and a proven ability to develop competitive football teams.
With a young family based in Gawler, the opportunity to coach closer to home and return to his home league makes this an exciting new chapter for Matt, his wife Stacey, daughter Hallie and the Willaston Football Club.
We are extremely excited about what Matt will bring to the Donnybrooks as we look ahead to the 2027 season.
Please join us in giving Matt, Stacey and Hallie a huge welcome to Willaston! ... See MoreSee Less
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🟥🟦 THANK YOU DAMIEN HERZICK
After four seasons as Mens A Grade Coach, we say thank you to Damien Herzick for his outstanding contribution to the Willaston Football Club.
Damien leaves a lasting legacy, leading our A Grade to break a 25-year premiership drought and instilling a culture built on hard work, loyalty, accountability and success.
His influence extends well beyond A Grade to the recent successes of our Reserves and Women's programs, aswell as playing a part in the creation of the Donnybrook Creed.
Thank you, Damien, for your leadership, commitment and dedication to the mighty Red and Blue 🟥🟦 ... See MoreSee Less
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🟥🟦 WILLASTON FOOTBALL CLUB STATEMENT
President Steve Cleland Steps Down After 2026 Season
At Saturday night's 2026 Presentation Night, Steve Cleland announced his decision to step down from the role of Willaston Football Club President.
In a heartfelt address, Steve reflected on a year filled with wonderful achievements, special memories and an enormous sense of pride in the people who make our club what it is.
Steve expressed his sincere appreciation to the committee, volunteers, coaches, players, sponsors, members and supporters who have contributed so much throughout the season.
In explaining his decision to step down, Steve spoke openly about his ongoing struggles with mental health and the importance of prioritising his wellbeing and family.
"I'm not stepping down because the role became too hard or because I couldn't handle being President. I'm not stepping down because I've lost the passion or because I've stopped caring. If anything, sometimes I think I've cared too much."
"The truth is, my mental health is not very good at all. I've reached the point where my mental health has to come first. Not because I want it to, but because it needs to."
Steve also spoke about the incredible support he has received from people within the football club during some of his most difficult moments.
"There are people who probably don't realise that they helped me through some of the hardest moments this year. That message, that phone call, simply asking how I was going, those little things meant more than you'll ever know."
He encouraged everyone within the Willaston community to continue looking after one another, reminding us that sometimes the people who appear the strongest are the ones struggling the most.
While stepping away from the presidency, Steve made it clear that his love and commitment to the Willaston Football Club remain unchanged.
The Willaston Football Club sincerely thanks Steve for his leadership, dedication, passion and commitment throughout the 2026 season. We wish him and his family all the very best and look forward to seeing them continue to be part of the Donnybrook family.
As Steve concluded his address:
"It's been one of the greatest privileges and honours of my life. I'll always love this club. I'll always be proud of this club. And no matter what, I'll always be a Donnybrook."
Thank you Steve
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The WFC Committee is in the process of appointing a Caretaker President to see the club through to the AGM on 9th December. ... See MoreSee Less
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🟥🟦 2026 LIFE MEMBERSHIP INDUCTEE - ALDO PASIN
Life Membership, the highest honour bestowed only upon those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment and long-standing service to our great club.
Congratulations to 2026 Life Membership Inductee Aldo Pasin - your hard work, passion and significant contribution to our club is greatly appreciated and truly deserving of this honour 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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🟥🟦 2026 SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 🏆
What a wonderful night at the Terrace Function Centre, Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club to celebrate Season 2026 - an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements and recognising exemplary service to our great club ❤️💙
Congratulations to all award winners. It is your dedication, commitment and passion for the Willaston Football Club that make our club so very special ❤️💙
🏆 2026 President's Award - Ali White
🏆 2026 President's Award - Sarah Cleland
🏆 2026 John Williams Committee Award - Keera Satour
🏆 2026 Ray Cockshell Supporters Award - Jay Ljuna
Mens Reserves
🏆 Best & Fairest - Zach Hentschke
🏆 RU Best & Fairest - Oli Barrass
🏆 Best First Year Player - Oli Barrass
🏆 Most Consistent - Brodie Arias
🏆 Most Determined - Jye Siddall
🏆 Best Team Man - Vincent Scaffidi
🏆 Coaches Trophy - Jacob Williams
🏆 Most Improved - Ethan Hillier
Senior Women
🏆 Best & Fairest - Kimberley Fry
🏆 RU Best & Fairest - Lauryn Farr
🏆 Most Improved - Ashlee Schoene
🏆 Best First Year Player - Cassie Wasley
🏆 Coaches Award - Jessica Wendland
🏆 Leading Goalkicker - Lily Bornholdt
🏆 Best Team Person - Reese Chamings
Mens A Grade
🏆 Best & Fairest - Isaya McKenzie
🏆 RU Best & Fairest - Josh Waldhuter
🏆 Most Consistent.- Adam Connelly
🏆 Most Determined - Gabe Lagana
🏆 Leading Goalkicker - Harry Elbrow, Mack Bowman, Isaya McKenzie, Josh Waldhuter
🏆 Best Team Man - Deakin Davis
🏆 Best First Year Player - Tarkyn Allen
🏆 Coaches Trophy - Maison Warner
🏆 Most Improved - Zac Meyvogel
Special Awards
🏆 Cyril Cockshell Consistentcy Award - Lincoln Ljuna
🏆 Derek Sankey Women's Supporter Award - Adrian Page
🏆 Megan Boers-Veen Courage and Determination Award - Shania Chenoweth
🏆 Craig Leopold Memorial Award - Ryan Tyrrell
🏆 McGahan Memorial Award - Mack Bowman
🏆 Kingsford Hotel MVP - Isaya McKenzie
🏆 John Isgar Memorial Award - Josh Waldhuter
🏆 Don "Eagle" Window Club Person of the Year - Josh Carter
🏆 Life Member Inductee - Aldo Pasin ... See MoreSee Less
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