Presidents Message
The Willaston Football Club is one of the most iconic sporting clubs in Gawler, South Australia, proudly founded in 1889 by the working class men of the North Para River clay pits. Those working class values remain deeply embedded in our club today and are reflected through our strong supporter base, membership, and volunteer culture.
Our success as a club is built on the time, effort, and commitment of countless volunteers, sponsors, and community members who continue to support the Willaston Football Club as a thriving and respected community organisation.
Competing in the Barossa, Light and Gawler Football Association (BLGFA), the club has enjoyed sustained on field success throughout its history, including Senior Premierships and Reserves Premierships, highlighted by achieving the rare and significant Senior and Reserves double premiership, breaking a long-standing drought and reinforcing the club’s position as a strong and competitive football organisation.
We place a strong emphasis on junior and colt development and women’s football, and this focus has delivered outstanding results. Our boys and girl’s programs continue to grow in both participation and success, while our Senior Women’s program has established itself as one of the competition’s most consistent and successful teams. The club also takes great pride in the number of players who have progressed through our pathways to represent the SANFL, with some going on to careers in the AFL and AFLW, showcasing the strength of our development systems.
Off the field, the Willaston Football Club is in a very strong position, supported by sound governance and a hardworking, well-structured committee. This stability has allowed the club to not only maintain success, but to plan confidently for the future.
A major focus has been infrastructure improvement. One of our key achievements has been the successful installation of new LED oval lighting, significantly enhancing training and match day opportunities. Building on this momentum, the club is now focused on a major precinct redevelopment, including new unisex change rooms, upgraded clubrooms new netball courts and upgraded cricket facilities. These projects are being pursued through government grant opportunities and close collaboration with all stakeholders, with a formal working group established to drive this vision forward.
These initiatives represent just some of the many goals the club continues to set and achieve as part of its ongoing journey. With strong club structures in place and the continued support of our community and sponsors, I am confident the Donnybrooks will continue to grow, succeed, and strengthen their place within the Gawler community well into the future.















We’re back in action for our first game of 2026, and we’re taking on Angle Vale🔴🔵
Get down to Smithfield Oval this Saturday to support our boys, with a full day of action from our U15’s up to the A-Grade!
📍 Smithfield Oval
🗓️ Saturday March 21
⏰ U15’s - 9.45am
U17.5’s - 11.00am
Reserves - 1.00pm
A-Grade - 2.45pm
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Welcome back to Ruediger Prefab as a 2026 sponsor!
Ruediger has evolved into a go-to supplier for prefab wall frames and trusses across South Australia. With projects from Yorke Peninsula, Gawler, the South Coast Adelaide Hills and Eyre Peninsula. They can supply and install almost any commercial or residential project. As a licensed MiTek Fabricator they have access to their advanced software and engineered products.
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Thank you once again to Yorrick, a long time supporter of our club, for coming on board as a sponsor again for 2026! ... See MoreSee Less
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A reminder that applications for Job Ready 2026 close 5pm tomorrow 13/3!
Get your email in to join the fun and be part of this fantastic program that builds skills, confidence and real-world experience
12yr olds turning 13 in 2026 are eligible to apply 🙂🟥🟦 WFC JOB READY PROGRAM 2026
Applications Now Open
Does your 13–15 year old want to build confidence, gain real work experience, and get paid while learning valuable job skills?
The Willaston Football Club Job Ready Program 2026 is now open for applications!
This paid participation program is designed to support local young people who do not currently have part-time employment, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to successfully apply for jobs in the future.
What Participants Will Gain
✔ Real-world work experience
✔ Food Safety Training
✔ Resume development support
✔ Customer service & workplace skills
✔ Time management & responsibility
✔ Build confidence in a supported environment
✔ Opportunity to work on match days in the canteen, BBQ and scoreboard
✔ Payment for participation
Participants will be supported throughout the program by:
Job Ready Coordinator – Amy Ruediger
Canteen Manager – Sarah Cleland
Youth aged 14+ will also receive support to complete a Working With Children Check.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be aged 13–15 years
Not currently have paid part-time employment
Attend a compulsory Information & Interview Evening
19 March 2026 | 5:30pm–6:30pm
(with a parent/carer or guardian)
Preference will be given to youth who:
Live within the Town of Gawler or surrounding suburbs
However:
Willaston Football Club members who live outside the area are eligible
Local youth who are not footballers are strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Email your application to Amy:
volunteer@willastonfootballclub.com.au
Applications close 5pm, Friday 13 March 2026
(No late applications accepted)
Your application must include:
Full Name
Address
Date of Birth
Parent/Carer/Guardian full name (who will attend interview evening)
2026 playing grade (if applicable)
A short explanation of why you would like to be involved
Spots are limited. We encourage early applications.
We look forward to supporting the next generation of confident, job-ready young people in our community.
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