We’re looking forward to an exciting season at Donnybrooks this Winter!
COLTS TRAINING:
U17.5s & U15s
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:45pm – 6:00pm
U13s
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00pm – 6:00pm
JUNIOR TRAINING:
U11s & U9s
Wednesdays
5:00pm to 6:00pm
FEES:
$205 (U17.5, U15 & U13)
$180 (U11 & U9)
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🟥🟦 WELCOME BACK TO ONE OF THE BEST!
This one needs no introduction.
A certified Donnybrook legend of the modern era, and after a year away, we couldn't be happier to have him back in the Mighty Red and Blue
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🟥🟦 NEW PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT – MITCH GRIGG
The Willaston Football Club is thrilled to announce the signing of Mitch Grigg for the 2027 season!
Mitch joins the Donnybrooks with an outstanding football résumé, having enjoyed a decorated career at both AFL and SANFL level before spending the past four seasons with Athelstone Football Club.
Originally drafted by the Adelaide Crows in 2011, Mitch went on to play 20 AFL games between 2013 and 2015 before returning to Norwood, where he established himself as one of the SANFL’s premier midfielders.
His achievements speak for themselves:
2017 Magarey Medal Winner
2018 Magarey Medal Winner
2018 Jack Oatey Medal Winner – Best on ground in Norwood’s SANFL Grand Final victory.
20 AFL games with the Adelaide Crows.
Most recently, Mitch has spent four seasons at Athelstone, where he has continued to dominate at local level, claiming three consecutive club Best & Fairest awards, with the opportunity to make it four at their upcoming presentation night!
Having previously played under newly appointed Senior Coach Matt Knight at Athelstone, Mitch brings an established connection and understanding of the standards and football philosophy Matt will look to build at Willaston.
Mitch’s experience, leadership and football knowledge will be an enormous asset to our playing group, particularly our younger players, as we continue building towards the 2027 season.
We are incredibly excited to welcome a player of Mitch’s calibre to Willaston and look forward to seeing him pull on the red and blue.
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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.
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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.
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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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