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.
















It’s always a tough task to head up the highway to take on Angaston, but the boys are ready🔴🔵
Take the trip up and support the boys as we face the Panthers!
📍 Angas Recreation Park
🗓️ Saturday July 18
⏰ U13’s - 8.30am
U15’s - 9.35am
U17.5s - 11.00am
Reserves - 12.35pm
A-Grade - 2.20pm
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🟥🟦 A reminder to get in at the early bird rate and grab your 2026 Senior Presentation Night tickets! 🎫
🟥🟦 WILLASTON FOOTBALL CLUB SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 🏆✨
WFC's Night of Nights - An evening of celebration to honour outstanding achievements and exemplary service to our great club
Saturday 10th October 2026
Venue: Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club
Barnet Rd, Evanston
6:00pm arrival for 6:30pm start
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Formal dress code - Dress to Impress!
🎫 Early Bird Offer:
$70/ticket until 10th August
$80/ticket after 10th August
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Join us for an unforgettable evening as we toast another season in the mighty Red and Blue
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🟥🟦 THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE CLUB🍽️
It's Schnitty Night 😋
🥩 Beef or Chicken Schnitzel served with Chips, Salad & Gravy – $20
🍗 Nuggets & Chips – $10
🍟 Chips & Gravy – $7
⏰ Meals served from 6:00pm
Plus all your favourite Thursday night action:
✅️Team Selections
✅️ Lucky Squares
✅️Club Bar Open
🏃 In a hurry? No worries – Takeaway meals available!
🙌 Kitchen volunteers are always appreciated! If you can lend a hand, please comment on this post
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🟥🟦 SATURDAY NIGHT AWARDS 🟦🟥
This week's Saturday Night Awards will be held at the Exchange Hotel! 🍻
We've got the downstairs deck area reserved, so round up your teammates, family and friends and head down for a meal that never disappoints with the Donnybrook fam 😋🥩
Celebrate the day's footy, catch up with mates and recognise our award winners in great company 🏉
See you there!
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🟥🟦 2026 SANFL U13 & U15 BOYS INTRASTATE CARNIVAL 🏉
A fantastic day for our Donnybrooks representing the red and blue after being selected in the Central District Country Teams for the 2026 SANFL U13 and U15 Intrastate Carnival
Both grades came away with impressive victories over Central District Metro, with all of our Willaston representatives making valuable contributions throughout the day
Congratulations to:
🏉 U13 🔹 Lincoln 🔹 Mason 🔹 Harley
🏉 U15 🔹 Kyran 🔹 Bryce 🔹 Tate 🔹 Logan
A special mention to our U15 boys who are back up again tomorrow as they take on Sturt
📍 X Convenience Oval 🕛 12:00pm
🏉 Central District Country vs Sturt
If you're free, get down and support these talented young Donnybrooks as they continue to represent both our club and country football
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