TIME TO VOTE
And then there were just TWO - The MCG of the East Walker Park home of the Mighty Mitcham Tigers and East Ringwood Roos home of the now defunct Maroondah Club. Cast your vote NOW for the Best ground in the EFNL heremore
TIGER NEWS
FIXTURE DROPS FOR 2021
The Eastland Eastern Football Netball League Division One 2021 Season Fixture has dropped with a 10 team, 18 round competition meaning every club will play each other both Home and Away.The Mighty Tigersmore
MITCHAM FC HISTORY SERIES - PART FOUR: 1890’s – AN EVENTFUL FIRST DECADE
Mitcham’s first decade endured a merry-go-round of events. Hit by depression, an inter-club merger, the club reformed as the Mitcham Football Club, went into a temporary recess and re-emerged as the 1902 ‘Champions of the District’ ... effectively the Premiers. CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT
Have you checked out the NEW membership page yet ??? PLUS as an added bonus every membership SOLD during the month of October with receive a $25 Dollar venue voucher form The Coach Ringwood and will also go into the draw to Win a Match Day Sherrin CLICK HERE FORmore
2021 MEMBERSHIPS NOW ON SALE
The Mitcham Football Club are excited to launch our 2021 membership campaign which includes all your favourite membership categories, along with a rejuvinated version of the Tigonian membership which has been replaced by the new and improved "Inner Sanctum Membership". CLICK HERE FORmore
COMING SOON
The Mitcham Football Club is entering into another exciting chapter of our 133 year history. A 3rd place finish for our Under 19s, Runner up for our Reserves and a nail-biting premiership win for our Seniors in 2019 with currently 20 of our senior 22 premiership team and a host of our up and coming talent resigned - there is genuine excitement about the immediate future CLICK HERE FORmore
COACHES SIGN ON
The Mitcham Football Club are pleased to announce our Senior coaching panel for Season 2021. The panel consists of 2019 coaches Neil Winterton, Aaron Smith, Carl Barker, Steve Jordan, Ben Prout and newly appointed Senior Assistant / Player Development Coach Mark Brindley. Senior President Matt McCubbin said "We are extremely lucky to have these CLICK HERE FORmore
A GOLDERN ERA - 1980 REVISITED
NEXT WEEK Would have been the Eastern Football Premier Division Grand Final, So what better time to take opportunity during this down time to learn more about the long and rich history of our 132 year old club. 2020 would have marked the 40th Anniversary of our 1980 Senior Premiership, The second of 3 in a row in what would prove to be an golden era in EFL History CLICK HERE FORmore
ANTONIOU CABINETS NO 1
Congratulations and Well done to Con and Androula Antoniou Tziouliou from Antoniou Cabinets who recently had some of their work published in Melbournes prestigious Kitchen + Bathroom Design magazine - Kitchen + Bathroom Design magazine features tips and hints on creating your dream space, as well as a wealth of professional designers and builders to carry out your next project.more
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US
Looking for a local business to supply a goods or service? - Then visit the Mitcham Football Clubs business directory on the Club's website www.mitchamfc.com under sponsors tab or team app www.mitchamfootballclub.teamapp.com/sponsors to see if one of our sponsors can meet your needs. CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
MITCHAM FC HISTORY SERIES: PART THREE - 1988 CENTENNIAL MATCH v SURREY HILLS FC
Mitcham FC had a long history and a special association with the Surrey Hills FC. Both club's were established in 1888 and met each in round two that year at Surrey, unfortunately losing 1.3 v 2.11. Click here for the full story.more
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 JARROD WEST
As we near the end of the season and our Player Videos THIS WEEKS inside 50 we look at the little BIG man Jarrod West. Its been a Big week for Westy who last week got engaged to long time girlfriend Stephanie Pantou from all your friends at The Mitcham Footy Club congratulations to you both.CLICK HERE FORmore
BERWICK OFFICALLY JOIN EFNL
The Eastern Football Netball League today announced That The Berwick Football Club has been officially accepted into the competition from start of the 2021 season. The clubs transfer follows a strong majority vote from the league’s member clubs at its Annual General Meeting in December 2019. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS GETTING READY TO POUNCE
The Mitcham Football Club are delighted to announce the reappointments of our Senior coaches for next year with Neil Winterton, Steve Jordan and Mark Brindley all recommitting to their respective roles for the 2021 season. Coming off a successful 2019 all three coaches were primed to step up into Division 1 and give the club the CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS TO LIGHT IT UP
More great new for the Mitcham Football Club with Local member Dustin Halse MP announcing a lighting up grade at the MCG of the East . It's all part of a $1.2 million State Government lighting upgrade project currently being rolled out at sports fields and courts across the Whitehorse Council.CLICK HERE FORmore
DUAL HEATING HAS HISTORY
With this crazy Melbourne Weather its perfect timing to remind all our members about another one of our very loyal and generous sponsors - Dual Heating & Air Conditioning in Ringwood.Owned by Graeme Ireland a former champion and Senior premiership player of the Mitcham Football club, The Business is now run by his Son Todd also a former Mitcham Player who is a Stawell Gift legend CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 JESSE UREN
This weeks inside 50 we take a look at our Club vice-captain and preimership running half back Jesse Uren, Since arriving at the club Jesse's uncanny game sense, courageous play and dash of the half back line has seen him become not only a crowd favourite but one of the 1st picked each week. CLICK HERE FORmore
COVID 19 MESSAGE
These are unsettling times and COVID-19 is clearly impacting our personal and professional lives, plus those that we love. The Mitcham Football Club wishes you, your family and friends safe passage through this difficult period. Please take care, stay positive and find sometime for having fun and keep smiling. It is challenging operating under the CLICK HERE FORmore
YOU HAVE GOAT TO BE KIDDING ME
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce another new partnership With Naturally Goat an Australian, family owned company nestled in the rolling hills of St. Andrews, Victoria where they are devoted to providing you with the very best quality products for your CLICK HERE FORmore
GET BEHIND OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Mitcham Football Club Community Partners are a loyal bunch, generous and are committing to the cause in uncertain times. SO lets get behind our Community Partners and put them on top of your shopping list - if you’re selling a home, looking to eat out, buying a new car, need a lock fixed, trying to get fit or lose weight, doing a reno, need a hair cut or just after some retail CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 JESSE CHERRY
This wees we take a look at one of our elite midfielders Jesse Cherry.
Every now and then a player walks into the club as a friend of a player who just wants to play with his mates, but very rarely are they as talented as Jesse. His elite skill level and ability to read the play has been a huge addition to our young midfield. Jesse had a fantastic 2019 season and was crucial CLICK HERE FORmore
Every now and then a player walks into the club as a friend of a player who just wants to play with his mates, but very rarely are they as talented as Jesse. His elite skill level and ability to read the play has been a huge addition to our young midfield. Jesse had a fantastic 2019 season and was crucial CLICK HERE FORmore
GREAT MESSAGE FROM EFNL
Great message from the Eastern Football Netball League THIS WEEK , NO easy task running one of the largest Football competitions in land during a global pandemic. While plenty were quick to criticise the decision making, The Mitcham Football Club applauds Troy and his team for the great leadership shown.CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 BENJAMIN JOSEPH
This weeks inside 50 we take a look at Benjamin Joseph our running half back premiership defender. Ben is a former Mitcham Under 19 player who has established himself as a permanent member of our back six. His run and carry off the half back line together with his ability to kick a long goal always excites the Mitcham Faithful, Not sure his inside 50 video is going to be as exciting CLICK HERE FORmore
THE CHOICE IS SIMPLE
Choices Flooring Dandy is a family owned and operated business run by none other than our Dual Senior Premiership Coach Neil Winterton. Choose from over 3,000 colours, designs and textures across carpet, hard flooring, rugs and window furnishings ranges.Why not give the coach a call on 0409 350 079 and see your dream interior become a reality.CLICK HERE FORmore
NEW ROOMS
Whilst we are all extremely disappointed we are heading into another 6 week lockdown period, the Mitcham Football Club are extremely excited and thankful to be able to give our loyal sponsors, members, players and staff an in depth look into our new facilities at Walker Park.CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 LACHLAN RUDD
This week we take a look into the mind of one of the clubs most valuable, respected and well liked premiership players in Lachlan Rudd. Ruddy is by far one of the clubs most reliable and valuable defenders and takes the most dangerous opposition forward almost every week. His ability to shut down his opponent and yet provide run and carry the other way is second to none. CLICK HERE FORmore
EFNL COVID-19 UPDATE
The ENFL released the following statement today COVID-19 UPDATE |The State Government today announced that Metropolitan Melbourne has been placed back into a 6 week lockdown. This means all club sanctioned training and events must cease immediately for all Senior and Junior Clubs.CLICK HERE FORmore
THE STEAK SPECIALISTS
Squires Loft - Nunawading - The Steak Specialists, have proudly been serving steaks for over 20 years now and are great supporters of the Mitcham Football Club. Located @ 288 Whitehorse Road Nunawading, in the dining precinct of Brand Smart, Squires Loft are the steak specialists CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 DAVE McArdle
This weeks “ Inside 50 “ we take a look at one of our trusty shut down players and all round nice guy Dave McArdle. Dave had a terrific 2019 season cementing himself into the senior side and was rewarded with a premiership medallion for his efforts. He has fitted into the club seamlessly since he joined the Tigers and has a fantastic attitude both on and off the field. CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM FC HISTORY SERIES: PART 2 - 1888 A CLUB IS BORN
1888 was a very progressive period of accomplishments in Melbourne with the openings of the Princess Bridge, Exhibition Building and in the tiny eastern district township of Mitcham, it formed its very own Footy Club.If you talk about the formation of the Mitcham Football Club , you must first talk of CLICK HERE FORmore
AS EVERY DAY PASSES
As every day passes, we move a little closer to hopefully being able to open our new digs to the public. Quietly behind the scenes there has been a little team of workers preparing for that day. Covid 19 has presented many challenges, but thanks to Al Wilson from Colourtech we have been able to implement the clubs social distancing policy with CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS ' Inside 50 ' JACKSON HALLO
This weeks inside 50 we take a look at another one of our premiership stars in Jackson Hallo. Originally recruited from The Ferntree Gully football club, Jacko Consolidated his position in our best 22 last season with his courageous play an uncanny ball sense. We look forward to seeing him in tiger colours for many years to come. Take a look CLICK HERE FORmore
AND THE WINNER IS
AND The Winner is ..... BIG THANK YOU to ALL our loyal members and supporters that supported our latest meat raffle. We will post once Kenny O’Meara confirms his address and date for a BBQ at his place ( As always great to have the Support of the Mitcham Cricket Club ) #oneclub #thankyoumore
THIS WEEKS '' Inside 50 " WILL GORDON
THIS WEEKS “ Inside 50 “ we feature our 2019 Best and Fairest, Premiership Ruckman and Gordon Parker Medallist (Best on ground division two Grand Final ) Will Gordon... Wilbur has quickly established himself as a crowd favourite with the fans in particular our juniors and has quickly became the face of Last season’s BIG Brother ( Big Tiger Little Tiger) program.CLICK HERE FORmore
HELP NEEDED
HELP NEEDED.. JUST 35 TICKETS TO SELL in our meat tray raffle GO on support your club you can purchase tickets here CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS '' Inside 50 TOMMY STINGELL
This week’s " Inside 50 " we feature Mitcham Junior Tommy Stingell. Tommy made his senior debut last season while still eligible for the under 19s playing 8 senior games in our premiership year. A courageous defender who reads the play well, Tommy is a CLICK HERE FORmore
MEAT TRAY RAFFLE
JUST 60 Tickets left in the Meat Tray raffle, Here’s your chance to support the club and WIN a fantastic meat tray. Now this is NO ordinary meat tray, it’s a FAMILY PACK valued at $295.00 You can purchase your tickets here CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM FOOTBALL CLUB STATEMENT
Today a decision was made by the EFNL board to cancel the 2020 season for the entire senior competition including netball due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the many restrictions in place that directly affect local sport in particular local footy.This is obviously a decision that will be widely unpopular by many but one that has been made in the best interests of our clubs, CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS '' Inside 50 " LUCAS MARRO
THIS WEEKS inside 50 we find out a little more about one of our clubs favourite sons Lucas Marro.Lucas started his career in the Under 10’s at Mitcham and would hold the record for most consecutive games played as a junior / senior player CLICK HERE FORmore
EFNL OFFICIALLY CANCELS 2020 SENIOR SEASON
The Eastern Football Netball League, Together With the Northern Football Netball League has today announced the decision to cancel all senior competitions for season 2020. You can Read the full statement here CLICK HERE FORmore
MY CRAIG RULES
We have all had to reinvent ourselves in the kitchen over the last few months with the closure of our restaurants and pubs due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. If you follow our SNR treasurer Craig Giles on his socials you would know he has become quite the chef during lockdown. The really good news is that Craig can put away the tongs with a few of our loyal sponsors now taking bookings CLICK HERE FOmore
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 ZAK CARROLL
THIS WEEKS “ Inside 50 “ we take a look into the mind of our classy midfielder / forward Zak Carroll. Zak came to the club in 2019 but had long been on the clubs list of must have recruits. He added some much needed experience to a young exciting midfield and his performances throughout the clubs 2019 finals campaign were nothing but exceptional.CLICK HERE FORmore
AFL VICTORIA TRAINING UPDATE
Eastland Training Update |Today, AFL Victoria released its ‘return to training’ protocols, following on from Saturday’s announcement.
As per yesterday's release the EFNL’s current suspension of training (until at least May 31) remains in place. CLICK HERE FORmore
As per yesterday's release the EFNL’s current suspension of training (until at least May 31) remains in place. CLICK HERE FORmore
EFNL TRAINING UPDATE
TRAINING UPDATE | Following on from the AFL Victoria Training resumption memo, the EFNL will be keeping the suspension of all club sanctioned training in place until at least Sunday 31st May. CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS "Inside 50 "' JAKE PARENTE
THIS WEEKS “ inside 50 “ we take a look into the mind of our prolific full forward and goal kicker Jake Parente. Jake had always threatened to become a powerhouse player for the club CLICK HERE FORmore
AFL VICTORIA RELEASE DETAILS
AFL Victoria have released more details in regard to Training. Further guidelines should be available in the coming weeks, PLEASE NOTE the current training suspensions are still in place until further notice CLICK HERE FORmore
EFNL UPDATE ON KEY DATES
The EFNL today released the timeline (attached below) and are currently working though the issues with AFL Victoria and the other Metropolitan leagues. The EFNL believe a united approach is critical to working through and making any decisions on competitions. Hopefully this provides some clarity, at least in terms of key dates and when you can expect to hear further updates. CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS " Inside 50 " GUY LAUGHLIN
This weeks '' Inside 50 "" we have a look at one of our youngest premiership players in Guy Laughlin. Otherwise know as Yug, he plays well above his age and can heavily impact the game with CLICK HERE FORmore
COVID-19 TRAINING UPDATE
On the back of yesterday’s State Government announcement around easing some restrictions the metropolitan leagues met with AFL Victoria today and thier postion is clear " NO SANCTIONED TRAINING SHOULD TAKE PLACE UNTIL “RETURN TO TRAINING” PROTOCOLS ARE ESTABLISHED" CLICK HERE FORmore
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Mother’s Day today and even though there’s NO Football, fancy dinner, brunch, high tea or that adventure may not be possible, there are still ways to show that you care. Whether you are sending your love from afar or spending another day together, its HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all The Mums, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers and special ladies out there from the CLICK HERE FORmore
GREAT ARTICLE
Great article about our Home Turf and the NEW facilities at 'The MCG OF THE EAST on the EFNL website by EFNL Media Manager Matt Fotia. CLICK HERE FORmore
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 ALEX BARTON SMITH
THIS WEEKS Inside 50 we take a look at new recruit Alex Barton Smith.
ABS has joined the Tigers from Ferntree Gully FC where he was awarded the clubs Senior Best & Fairest in both 2018 and 2019. Alex was also named back pocket in last years EFL Division 3 team of the year. CLICK HERE FORmore
ABS has joined the Tigers from Ferntree Gully FC where he was awarded the clubs Senior Best & Fairest in both 2018 and 2019. Alex was also named back pocket in last years EFL Division 3 team of the year. CLICK HERE FORmore
MORE THAN JUST KEYS AND LOCKS
Frontline Locksmiths are in their second year of sponsoring the Mitcham Football Club BUT there more than just a sponsor… Ben, Belle and our little Tiger mate Jax, were regulars at our games and functions last year and also helped us out with locks and keys for our portable village as the building works took place which was greatly appreciated.CLICK HERE FORmore
1970 SENIOR PREMIERSHIP - 50th Year Anniversary
2020 marks the 50 year anniversary of the 1970 Mitcham FC Premiership. Life Member Alan Marshall has taken the time to document the history that surrounds that glorious year. A full copy of the document has been attached in this section for our supporters to download.more
THIS WEEKS “Inside 50” RILEY NICHOLAS
THIS WEEKS “Inside 50”” we take a look into the mind of our quiet achiever Riley Nicholas.Riley while relatively new to the club is an extremely talented youngster who has stamped his spot in the modern version of the Mitcham history books by securing two of the highest royalties in footy CLICK HERE FORmore
TRIBUTE TO THE ANZACS
Football has become a significant, though obviously secondary, part of Anzac Day, and has also played a role in returning April 25th to its rightful, almost sacred, status on the Australian calendar. In recent years The Mitcham Football Club has had the opportunity to participate during The Anzac round to develop CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM FC HISTORY SERIES - Part 1: An Anzac Tribute to Paddy Gilchrist
Historians and researchers believe Paddy Gilchrist's achievements make him one of the most gifted sportspersons of all time to come out of the Eastern region of Melbourne and certainly one of the best to represent the Mitcham Football and Cricket Clubs. A Collingwood 1910 Premiership player, Paddy was also an Anzac and WW1 Veteran CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS UNFURL FLAG
A big and very excited crowd saw Mitcham unfurl their hard fought Premiership Flag ... Not the 2019 one ( where still waiting for that ) but the 1970 one which celebrates its 50 year anniversary this year. Thanks to club historian Garry Wathen CLICK HERE FORmore
ANTHONY WILLENBERG " ON THE PINE "
THIS weeks "On the pine " we take a look into the mind of premiership star Anthony Willenberg who Just happens to turn the big 30 today. Willo had his best season for the club in 2019 with an outstanding finals series. He is a committed player who contributes each and every week on and off the field and is a ripper bloke to have around the club.CLICK HERE FORmore
COVID 19 UPDATE
Following a series of meetings over the last couple of days involving the AFL and all State and Territory CEOs, THE FOLLOWING recommendations have been made in relation to Community football that there will be no change to the May 31st 2020 season postponement date. This means that all club training, events, ground, and light usage remains suspended until further notice. CLICK HERE FORmore
WALKER PARK UPDATE
Although it may seem like doom and gloom at the moment, we do have a shining light at the end of the tunnel. It is now unlikely that we will see any local footy in 2020 but when it does return we will be in our brand new homeCLICK HERE FORmore
JELLIS CRAIG STICK FAT
A Huge boost for our footy Club last week with our MAJOR SPONSOR Jellis Craig Sticking fat. In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak and with no guarantee of a season there have been grave concerns for some clubs locally and Australia wide including AFL Club’s viability moving forward.CLICK HERE FORmore
CLUB UPDATE RE ( COVID 19 )
Members and supporters, The Mitcham Football Club would like to provide our players, staff, members and supporters with an update on how the Coronavirus will continue to affect our football club over an extended period of time. CLICK HERE FORmore
AGM POSTPONED
Unfortunately due to the current situation with the Coronavirus (Covid 19) our AGM scheduled for Wednesday 25th March has been postponed until further notice.The club’s board believe we have a duty of care to our members and supporters and having a non essential meeting in a confined space does not make any sense CLICK HERE FORmore
WIN A $200 REBEL GIFT CARD
The season maybe delayed but we”re going all out to support our sponsors and calling out to ALL of our supporters and members to post a photo of yourself either using or visiting our club sponsors. Simply post a photo with the hashtag #supportoursponsors and tag the sponsor and MItcham fc in and you go into the draw to win a $200 rebel gift card CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS POWER UP
The Mitcham Football is delighted to announce another partnership with Core Powerfoods. In light of people concerns over the spread of COVID-19, Core powerfoods offer a home delivery service and you can order on line via the link below.CLICK HERE FORmore
2020 SEASON POSTPONED
COVID-19 | UPDATE 2020 SEASON POSTPONED - Following a meeting of the Six Senior Metropolitan Community Leagues, a collective decision has been made to postpone all Community Senior and Junior football and Netball competitions until the weekend of Saturday, May 2, 2020.CLICK HERE FORmore
EFNFL COVID-19 UPDATE
With the spread of COVID-19 increasing across Victoria, The Eastern Football Netball League has made the decision to IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND all training, practice matches and events across the entire Competition until further notice.You can check out the FULL EFNL STATEMENT CLICK HERE FORmore
PRACTICE MATCH UPDATE FOR THE 14TH MARCH
The Mitcham Football Club in consultation with the Mulgrave Football Club wishes to advise that unfortunately Saturdays practice matches ( March 14th ) have been cancelled … CLICK HERE FORmore
DECATHLON STEP UP
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with Decathlon Box Hill and Knoxfield. Decathlon believe in the benefits of sports, where every member of their team is driven to create innovative, quality, affordable sports equipment and products CLICK HERE FORmore
THE DOMINO EFFECT
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce That Domino’s Pizza Mitcham after coming on board late last year have increased their support for season 2020. Eric and his team were delighted with the response from our members late last year and are looking forward to an even bigger 2020.more
GET YOUR GAME FACE ON
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with Gameface Australia’s leading local sporting club social media company . Gameface will be assisting The Mitcham Football Club with our already very successful social media footprint in season 2020. With Player profile and Sponsor videos, Weekly Highlight packages and CLICK HERE FORmore
HAVE YOU BOARDED THE TIGER TRAIN YET
ALL 22 of our 2019 Senior Premiership team are signed and recommitted to the Club for season 2020 - THE QUESTION is ARE YOU …????? Time to board The Tiger Train Mitcham Football Club Memberships are NOW on sale CLICK HEREmore
DUSTIN TIPS IN
The Mitcham Football Club are extremely excited after a funding announcement by state member Dustin Halse of $65000 for the internal fit out of the Walker Park RE Development. The announcement was made in conjunction with the hard work of MCC President Alan Fairbairn and his committee who have been in consultations with Dustin for several months to make this possible.CLICK HERE FORmore
DID YOU KNOW
Did you know ALL of our sponsors are available at your fingertips via our website @ www.mitchamfc.com under the sponsors tab and also via team app at https://mitchamfootballclub.teamapp.com/sponsors... We are proud of what we have created and The Mitcham Football Club continues to deliver and set the bench mark for one of the most progressive sponsorship programs in local sport.CLICK HERE FORmore
CHOICES FLOORING HAS YOU COVERED
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce another sponsorship partnership this time with Choices Flooring Dandy. Choices Flooring Dandy is a family owned and operated business run by none other than our Dual Senior Premiership Coach Neil Winterton CLICK HERE FORmore
DID SOMEONE SAY CAKE
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce another sponsorship partnership with The Cheesecake Shop Mitcham. Located at 509 Whitehorse Road Mitcham, Keith and his team have been making the best cakes in the City of Whitehorse for over 20 years now. CLICK HERE FORmore
100% ELECTRICS FLICKS SWITCH
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce a new sponsorship partnership with 100% Electrics. The Team at 100% Electrics team enters every project with the end goal in mind. Offering a complete Electrical service including Complete Solar Installations, New home electrics and renovations, Switchboard up grades, Air conditioning and under floor heating. CLICK HERE FORmore
2020 MEMBERSHIPS NOW ON SALE
After the ultimate success in 2019 The Club now shifts its focus to the challenges ahead in Division 1. The club needs our members and supporters more than ever. With a full re-development at Walker Park and a young and exciting list The Mitcham Football Club is the place to be CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP GEOFF LOOMES
The Mitcham Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player and junior coach Geoff Loomes last week who fought with a deadly Brain Cancer, with all the strength and courage he had for the last 2.5 years. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to Geoff’s family and friends. CLICK HERE FORmore
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
It’s going to be both an exciting and challenging time for the Mitcham Tigers in 2020 as we return to Division One football. As we get over the exciting finals series of 2019 and the ultimate prize for our first 18, we now look forward to returning to our digs, with the opening of our new 3.5 million dollar redevelopment of the pavilion at Walker Park CLICK HERE FORmore
HOW WOULD IT LOOK?
With the potential transition of the Berwick Football Club into the Eastern Football Netball League’s Premier Division from season 2021, The EFL have released A proposed divisional structure that explains the would-be make-up of the competition.CLICK HERE FORmore
SEE WHY SPONSORING IS A SOUND BUSINESS DECISION
The Mitcham Football Club is looking to add to our growing list of very generous and loyal sponsors as we get set to move in to our new digs in season 2020.
This is a great opportunity for a quality business to join a very strong local club with one of the most progressive sponsorship programs in the EFLmore
This is a great opportunity for a quality business to join a very strong local club with one of the most progressive sponsorship programs in the EFLmore
2020 FIXTURE NOW OUT
2020 Season fixture is NOW out & it’s a Block Buster round one home game @ The MCG of East against The Old Foe East Ringwood. Keep an eye out for the dates for a host of home game events including Junior Family Day ( Every Junior Player gets a FREE SNR Membership in 2020 ) Presidents lunches, Ladies day and a reunion of the all-conquering three-peat premiership teams of 1979, 80 and 81 CLICK HEREmore
JUNIOR TIGERS RECRUITING NOW
The Mitcham Junior Football Club registrations for season 2020 are now open for all returning players who played for the club in 2019.In further good news All Mitcham JFC registered players will receive a 2020 Mitcham FC Senior Membership, which includes entry to all Home games during the 2020 Home and Away season further enhancing our reputation as a genuine family club CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP WARREN FINGER
The Mitcham Football Club and Past Players & Officials Association, sadly communicates the passing of former player and Club President, Warren Finger. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to his wife Pat and his children Rebecca and Nina along with the extended family and of course Warren’s close friends.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS TAKE FLIGHT
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that Jetport Airport Parking have not only committed to continuing their sponsorship, but have also increased their commitment to become a Gold sponsor and will become the Clubs official Pre season singlet and warm up top sponsor for 2020.more
UNDER 19 MEETING
The Hunt Continues – The Mitcham Football Club continues to enjoy a very strong and vibrant under 19 program where young men have an opportunity to develop and learn in a great family environment. Having played finals the last two seasons and with the completion of our NEW state art facilities, including gym, meeting rooms and ice baths together with an excellent ground ,The Mitcham Football Clubmore
RIP BARRY DOBYN
It is with much sadness the Mitcham Football Club and its Past Players & Officials Association conveys the passing of Barry Dobyn last Sunday the 13th October. Barry’s funeral will be held next Wednesday 23th October CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS LAND NEW CUB
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to introduce our first official signing for season 2020.Alex Barton-Smith will join the Tigers from Ferntree Gully FC where he was awarded the clubs Senior Best & Fairest in both 2018 and 2019. Alex was also named back pocket in this years EFL Division 3 team of the year.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS PUT ON ANOTHER GREAT SHOW
What a huge night it was at The Mitcham Football Club Presentation Dinner last Thursday night with over 230 people in attendance. Once again another very slick and professional event run by the club. Congratulations to all the award winners who were recognised from a football, netball & volunteer sense and were all worthy winners. CLICK HERE FORmore
RAFFLE WINNERS
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in the Mitcham Football Club 2019 Special Effort raffle. Congratulations to the winners as drawn at presentation night CLICK HERE TO SEEmore
TIGERS DIVISION TWO CHAMPION CLUB
Our season goes from strength to strength with our president Matt McCubbin presented with the BJS Club Championship for division 2 at The EFL grand final luncheon #strongandbold #aseasontoremembermore
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE COACH
Big shout Out to Brett Maylin and the team at The Coach Ringwood for hosting us Grand final night Last Sunday. The Coach have been long-time supporters of our club with a number of our families, members and supporters regularly frequenting the venue and it was great to see over 250 people there last Sunday night celebrating our premiership success. CLICK HERE MOREmore
MUTUAL RESPECT
Its been a BIG week for the Mitcham Football Club after last weekend's grand final win over one of our traditional rivals, Ringwood. In fact, the Mitcham / Ringwood rivalry is one of the longest standing in the EFL, having played each other over 80 times. That said both clubs have a mutual respect which was forged even stronger in 1989 when Greg Pimm, our dual premiership fullback, CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SWEET 16
In one of the ALL time great EFL Grand Finals Mitcham Football Club is the division 2 premier after a dramatic last quarter. Ringwood kicked the opening six goals and led by 39 points at quarter-time, but The Tigers Like they have all finals series slowly worked their way back into the game with result un known to a kick after the siren. CLICK HERE FORmore
IT GUNNA BE A GRAND WEEK
After a great Year of footy by Winno’s and Jordy’s Boys - Sunday The 15th September is the big one out at East Burwood, and we want all our past players members, supporters and tiger families on board with us as we chase the ultimate prize. Both the Seniors and Reserves we have one last mountain to climb, so get involved in the action and show your support THIS WEEK and on Sunday CLICK HERE FORmore
GRAND FINAL AFTER PARTY
Due to the renovations at Walker Park and the liquor Licence restrictions The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce That one of our Major Sponsors, The Coach Ringwood will be hosting us exclusively in the Sports Bar Sunday night from 6.00pm . Win, Loose or Draw we invite ALL our Players, members sponsors family and friends to join us as we celebrate the season that was. CLICK HERE FORmore
ITS TIGER TIME
For the second week in a row the Mitcham Tigers have stormed to a finals victory with both the Seniors and Reserves into grand finals NEXT SUNDAY at East Burwood, Unfortunately the under 19's fell short in their preliminary final. CLICK HERE FORmore
GET WELL TOMMY
We have had a number of people reach out to the club and enquire about Young Tommy Burkett who broke his leg during Sundays Senior game. We can report that Tom had surgery Monday and had plates and screws inserted and he is now resting up in hospital and last reports enjoying his dinner. Tommy just wanted to say a BIG THANK you for all the messages he has received in the last 24 hours CLICK HEREmore
WOW WHAT A WIN
WOW WHAT A WIN - Six goals down, with our ruckman Will Gordon unable to come back on and young Tom Burkitt off to hospital in an ambulance with a suspected broken leg, the tigers have rallied to record one of the clubs all-time great victory’s in extra time to advance to next week’s preliminary final.more
NOT THE START WE WERE LOOKING FOR
Not the ideal start to our finals campaign today with both the Under 19s and Reserves going down to East Burwood and Boronia respectfully. Under 19s never really got going as a more skilled and Physical East Burwood out played our boys. Reserves will have the old saying bad kicking is bad football ringing in their ears tonight as they missed some crucial shots on goal to go down by 8 points.more
THANK YOU
BIG SHOUT out and THANK YOU to the Mitcham Faithfull who helped out at Junior Grand Finals last week. With a very large crowd in attendance and working out of temporary facilities, it was great to see both Junior and seniors pitching in and working together as we managed to deliver a very successful day.CLICK HERE FORmore
FINALS ALL ROUND
Our final game of the regular season last weekend had the boys winning all three grades and confirming our finals positions with the 1sts finishing 3 rd. and the 2nds and 3rds both finishing second. Great effort by all three teams to make the finals but all we have done is given our self’s an opportunity to strive for the ultimate success. CLICK HERE FORmore
SOME WINS AND LOSSES
On field the Under 19s and reserves had solid wins, while the seniors came up short against Heathmont at home this week. With just one round to play the unders and reserves have locked away a top two finish and the seniors need a win away against Mulgrave to see just where we finish depending on other results. Unfortunately our netball girls were also eliminated from the finals race CLICK HERE FORmore
SPONSORS SHINE
Another outstanding Sponsors’ lunch this weekend for the Mitcham Senior & Junior Football Club with special guest, retiring great and the people’s champion, Hawthorn’s Jarryd Roughead. In a great one on one interview with Gavin Ward, Jarryd gave an insightful brief into his AFL journey, and you could have heard a pin drop when he spoke about his injuries and personal health battles CLICK HERE FORmore
WIN SOME LOOSE SOME
After a few weeks of tough losses, Mitcham YELLOW were back to their winning ways and confirmed their spot in this week’s semi-finals while the BLACK team bowed out of the premiership race missing finals by percentage only CLICK HERE FORmore
NOT THE BEST WEEKEND
Not the best weekend for the Tigers this week with only one of our netball teams winning and securing a finals berth while the reserves were the only winner on Saturday. CLICK HERE FORmore
5 WINS CAPS OFF PERFECT WEEKEND
Excellent weekend for the Mitcham Footy Club this week with wins across all teams - Seniors, Reserves and under 19s plus both netball teams got the job done Friday night. Off field The SOLD OUT ladies lunch was the clubs best yet, with amazing food,excellent entertainment and all the ladies having a very enjoyable day. CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP LEO WISHART
It is with much sadness the Mitcham Football Club conveys the passing of Leo Wishart aged 85 last Friday 26th July.Our deepest sympathies are extended to Leo`s wife Maureen, his 3 daughter`s - Debbie, Joanne and Tania and his 5 grand children.Leo had an extraordinary 33 years of active @ the Mitcham FC acknowledged with a Life Membership and later elevated into the MFC Hall of fame CLICK HERE FORmore
ANOTHER WIN ANOTHER LOSS
Our netball girls continue to ride the roller coaster with the black team recording a two goal victory and the yellows early season form seems to have deserted them as they suffered another loss CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS DOCK SAFELY AT TEMPLESTOWE
Never really a happy hunting ground Porter Street Templestowe for the Tigers but pleasing to say the seniors got the 4 points today, while the reserves snatched defeat from the jaws of victory and the under 19s who played away at Sth Croydon snatched victory from the jaws of defeat . The netball girls won one and lost one to round out a busy weekend for the Tigers. CLICK HERE FORmore
ROUGHY SET TO APPEAR AT TIGERLAND
The Mitcham Football Club Sponsors Lunch Historically has been a great get day and showcases our sponsors to the greater football community of Mitcham and City of Whitehorse. Kicks off at 11.45 am and continues through to the beginning of the Senior game.. With Fantastic food, drinks provided and 4 time Hawthorn premiership star Jarryd Roughead as guest speaker CLICK HERE FORmore
NETBALL GIRLS MIXED RESULTS AGAIN
Our netball girls had mixed results this week after last weeks bye. The Black team had a strong 16 goal win while the yellow team went down by 13 goals CLICK HERE FORmore
WILD WEATHER AND ONLY ONE WIN
It was a dirty day for the Tigers this week, apart from the under 19 who had a good win against last year’s premiers on what could only be described as a bizarre day weather wise. For the second time in a row our home game was hit with wild weather with the reserves bearing the burnt having to leave the ground when a serve hail storm hit. CLICK HERE FORmore
SPECIAL EFFORT RAFFLE
The Mitcham Football Club is calling upon our Loyal Members, Supporters and Players to get behind our “Special Effort” raffle with a great range of prizes, with the funds generated critical in offsetting some of our lost revenue due to the 3.5 Million dollar Reno at Walker Park CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS ENJOY BEARS PICNIC
One of the hardest road trips of the Season is to play the Basin at the Basin where the Bears enjoy great support from a very boisterous crowd, so where pleased to report ALL Three teams grabbed the four points on offer This . All three games were spirited affairs and only a couple of goals was the margin across all 3 Games. CLICK HEREmore
MIXED NETBALL RESULTS AGAIN
It was a better night on court for Mitcham Yellow this week, notching up their 7th win for the season and putting them back on top of the ladder, While it wasnt to be for our Black Team going down by 5 goals CLICK HERE FORmore
WILD, WET AND 3 WINS
After a fine week weather wise it all turned for the worst on Saturday afternoon as the Tigers grabbed all 12 points on offer across all 3 grades. Unders started in fine weather and cruised to a 5 goal win. As the weather turned nasty reserves defended like never before keeping Mulgrave goalless for the game to record a big win with some under 19s stepping up to help out.The Seniors CLICK HERE FORmore
NETBALL GIRLS ONE AND ONE
Our netball girls recent good form continued for the BLACK team while the YELLOW team suffered their first defeat for season 2019. You can check out both match reports right here CLICK HERE FORmore
TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD
Howz that song go ‘Cause two out of three ain't bad “ well that was the Tigers score line this week down at the Hangar - HE Parker Heathmont with the Unders and Seniors Both recording good wins and the reserves winning streak coming to an end. CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP RAY BOND
The Mitcham Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Ray Bond last week. Known to all simply as “Bondy”, Ray passed away last Friday, June 14, at 64 years of age. A Large than life character who lived life to the fullest, Bondy helped many friends in their time of need CLICK HERE FORmore
NETBALL GIRLS WITH THE DOUBLE
Our netball girls continue to set the pace recording another two wins this week, all be it an On a fantastic night for netball, an under(wo)manned Mitcham Black pinched a gritty one goal win over the Heathmont Jets and the barn storming Mitcahm Yellow just keep rolling on CLICK HERE FORmore
REBACKS PUT BITE ON TIGERS
A busy weekend for the Tigers this week with our first game in The Temporary facilities and a president’s lunch in the Mitcham Marquee. Seniors and Reserves both were at home while our unders played East Burwood away. With plenty of changes at the selection table Thursday nigh due to injury and travel, unfortunately we only got the chocolates in one of our 3 games this week CLICK HERE FORmore
PRESIDENT PUTS ON GOOD LUNCH
Another very successful president’s lunch for the Mitcham football club this weekend with over 100 guests in the Temporary Mitcham Marquee enjoying a fantastic lunch supplied by Club Sponsor Nikos Tavern and a great interview with Richmond premiership Stars Shaun Grigg and Josh Caddy. CLICK HERE FORmore
WANT TO CHECK OUT THE NEW MITCHAM MARQUEE
Want to check out the NEW Mitcham Marquee ??? Well here's your chance when Footy returns to the MCG of the East THIS SATURDAY in another top of the table clash - Why not make a day of it and enjoy the Presidents lunch with Tiger premiership’ Favourites Shaun Grigg and Josh Caddy....CLICK HERE FORmore
LATE CHANGE
LATE CHANGE… Jack Higgins is NOW OUT and Richmond fan favourite and premiership ruckman Shaun Grigg is NOW IN for the Mitcham Football Club Presidents lunch.CLICK HERE FORmore
EXCELLENT WEEKEND
Excellent weekend for the Tigers with ALL 5 teams winning, in what most likely is a first for the club. Both netball teams got the chocolates Friday night and the Seniors, Reserves and Unders all recorded solid wins away against The Scoresby Magpies. As we head into the long weekend bye, our netball teams are building nicely and ALL 3 Football Teams sit on six wins two losses. CLICK HERE FORmore
A NETBALL DOUBLE
A trek out to Dandenong for what was unfortunately the final EFL netball round to be held at Gloria Pyke Stadium. It will be fondly remembered for its canteens wide spread of lollies, and prices that have defied inflation since 2009. We loaded up our pockets before heading in for the big Mitcham double header on court 1. CLICK HERE FORmore
AND SO IT BEGINS
FINALLY OUT - As of today, May 29th , The Mitcham Sporting Club Pavilion has been officially handed over to the builder with additional temporary fencing now in place. The Club will be housed in the nearby portables alongside the Club erected marquee CLICK HERE FORmore
PRESIDENT’S LUNCH NOW ON SALE
The Mitcham Football Clubs presidents lunch is now famous for being able to deliver the BIG Names ... And this year there is NOT One BUT Two guests CLICK HERE FORmore
DOCKERS LEAVE TIGERS HIGH AND DRY
Round 7 had the Tigers back at home against Templestowe in the Seniors and Reserves and the Unders played South Croydon. On a great day for footy, the Unders and Reserves recorded good wins while the Seniors couldn’t quite get the job done going down by 12 points in a low scoring game.CLICK HERE FORmore
ONE WIN AND ONE LOSS
The season Netball season continued in the EFL Netball Competition Friday night with one win and one loss. NEXT WEEK YOU can check out both teams from 7.40pm at Gloria Pyke Stadium in Dandenong and cheer the girls on. You can check out the two match reports from our mystery reporters .... CLICK HERE FORmore
GOING TO THE CHAPEL
GREAT to have Yvonne Wood back on board as a sponsor in 2019. Yvonne of course, known to many around the club is a Wedding & Marriage Celebrant. With a passion for people, ceremonies, romance and fun, Yvonne is your perfect choice for your BIG Day CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS RUN COMES TO AN END
On a glorious day for football the Tigers traveled to Boronia to take on the Hawks, Who last season won all 3 premierships on offer. With later starting times after the Hawks kindly TOLD us Wednesday afternoon, All 3 games were an arm wrestle and low scoring was the order of the day. Unfortunately our winning run in the seniors came to an end CLICK HERE FORmore
NETBALL REPORTS ROUND 3
This season we are fielding Two Netball teams in the EFL Netball Competition and Friday night the girls played together for the first time, check out the two match reports from our mystery reporters ....more
WINNING WAYS CONTINUE
Excellent day for The Tigers this week as we continued our unbeaten start to the season with the seniors accounting for The Basin at Walker Park by 66 points and the Reserves and under 19s also recording good wins CLICK HERE FORmore
CALLING ALL BOGANS
Over the last few years The Mitcham Football Club has gained an excellent reputation for being able to run highly successful and profitable events. This year’s MAJOR event run between the Junior and Senior Club has the makings of another such event. Grab your flanno and head to this bingo night that your nan definitely wouldn't approve of… CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS WIN ALL 3
Good day at the office for the Mitcham Tigers this week with ALL 3 teams grabbing the 4 points against Mulgrave away. While the weather proved to be a number of seasons in the one day, It was Great to see the Mulgrave oval after last year’s works in excellent condition. CLICK HERE FORmore
STARS SET TO SHINE
An Evening of fun and laughter with 2 AFL Celebs and one funny EX Local. Ticket Price includes La Carte two course sit down dinner , entertainment and lots of prizes and give aways. Drinks at bar prices. Don't miss out...STRICTLY LIMITED tickets available CLICK HERE FORmore
SENIORS OUT IN FORCE
After the success of Saturdays senior game with the juniors out in force supporting the seniors, it was great to see the senior club return the favour Sunday CLICK HERE FORmore
A GREAT DAY FOR LOCAL FOOTY
A great day for local footy THIS WEEK at the MCG of the East, When the Mitcham Tigers played host to the Heathmont Jets. All three games were preceded with their own ANZAC Ceremony including a special moment for the Mitcham under 12s who stood side by side with the seniors during the ceremony CLICK HERE FORmore
BIG CROWD TURNS OUT
Big crowd turned out for The Mitcham V Ringwood clash at the MCG of the East this week. The day didn’t start that well for the tigers with the Under19s and Reserves both going down before the seniors turned it on kicking 25 goals to run out big winners CLICK HERE FORmore
FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS GREAT VALUE
GREAT Turnout for our first home game and THANK YOU to all those who supported us The feedback we received from our gate keepers was that a number of people were surprised that they had to pay to enter the ground. Family memberships @ just $100 are great value and admit two to ALL Home games CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SLOW TO START FINISH STRONG
Great way to start our 2019 season with wins in the Seniors and under 19s while the Reserves went down by a couple of goals out at Scoresby CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SUPPORT TAC TOWARDS ZERO PROGRAM
The Mitcham Football Club is committed to supporting The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) towards Zero programs this season and will be actively participating in and promoting the Towards Zero Round on the weekend of The 3rd of August, a home game against The Scoresby Football Club. CLICK HERE FORmore
BEST LAID PLANS OF MICE AND MEN
Football returned to The MCG of the East this week for our final hit out of the 2019 preseason against Donvale in the under 19s and Templestowe in the Seniors. However, unfortunately the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. CLICK HERE FORmore
COACH RECOMMITS TO TIGERS
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that The Coach in Ringwood have again committed to the Club for season 2019 and beyond in another major significant sponsorship deal. The Coach (formally Coach and Horses Hotel ) have been long time supporters of our club with a number CLICK HERE FORmore
FOOTY RETURNS TO MCG OF THE EAST
FOOTY RETURNS to the MCG of East THIS WEEK - Saturday 30th March with our final Practice matches of the Pre Season with all 3 teams playing home - U19s - 10am, Res - 12pm and SNRs - 2pm. The club has a BIG Day planned withmore
FAMILY DAY MADNESS THIS WEEK
MAKE SURE you head to The MCG of the East, Walker Park THIS Saturday 30th March for our last practice matches and family day. Merchandise and membership tent will be running from 9 am till 2.30 pm where you can CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS FORM NEW PARTNERSHIP
The Mitcham Senior and Junior Football Clubs are delighted to announce a New partnership with the Eastern Suburbs largest Shopping Centre – Eastland CLICK HERE FORmore
GOOD SIGNS
A warm day today, but it was nice to have the first hit out for season 2019. Some very positive signs across all 3 sides and great to see some new faces pull on the Mitcham jumper for the first time. CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM IN THEIR ELEMENT
Great to see Andrew Moore, The Manger at Elements Fitness Health Club and Captain of Box Hill footy club enjoying his sponsorship pack..
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VALE GRAHAM CASSIDY
It is with great sadness that the Mitcham Football club wish to inform our members and supporters that life member and club legend Graham Cassidy passed away on Wednesday. Graham is survived by his wife Bev and children Greg and Debra along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. We express our condolences and strength in the times ahead. CLICK HERE FORmore
JUST IN TIME FOR FOOTY SEASON
JUST IN TIME for footy Season THIS weekend Get a whopping 20% off selected items at Rebel Sport Eastland! Make sure you mention The Mitcham Football Club at the register to grab a great deal and we get the Full benefitmore
2019 MEMBERSHIPS NOW ON SALE
The Mitcham Football Club 2019 memberships are NOW available for sale via team app. The Player Sponsorship program is back bigger and better than ever and are already starting to roll in. Not only is it a great way to personally connect with you’re favourite player at the club, but you will also enjoy a fantastic range of exciting benefits. CLICK HERE FORmore
LOCK IT IN
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce a new Gold Sponsorship with Frontline Locksmiths. A local family owned and operated business, Frontline Locksmiths focus on providing a 24-hour service to commercial and residential clients in metropolitan Melbourne. CLICK HERE FORmore
BOARD THE TIGER TRAIN IN 2019
Board the Tiger Train in 2019 - Become a sponsor of the Mitcham Football Club and see how sponsoring one of the largest and oldest Clubs in the Eastern Football League is not just a donation, but a sound business decision, one where both parties benefit CLICK HERE FORmore
TRAINING RESUMES
Preseason training will resume Monday 21st and Wednesday 23rd January 2019 and will continue every Monday & Wednesday thereafter until further notice. Numbers have been really good prior to Christmas as we push for a really successful 2019 season - NEW Players, Seniors and under 19s are most welcome CLICK HERE FORmore
MERRY CHRISTMAS
The Mitcham Football Club would like to wish our Players, Staff, Members, Supporters and Sponsors a Very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. Coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working extremely hard on the track in preparation for a big 2019. As always the off season CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS IN THEIR ELEMENT
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce a new significant sponsorship with Element Fitness Health Club - Nunawading’s Best 24 Hour Gym. CLICK HERE FORmore
NOTICE OF AGM
The Mitcham Football Club AGM is to be held on Wednesday 19th December, 7pm at the Mitcham Sporting Club and we already have nominees willing to stand for many roles. But we also have vacancies where we are looking for Club members to take us forward in to 2019. We seek expressions of interest from all sections of our Club CLICK HERE FORmore
VALE BILLY DUNKINSON
The Mitcham Football Club are saddened to inform our members and supporters that long time member and supporter Bill Dunkinson passed away yesterday afternoon after a short but very rapid battle with cancer.CLICK HERE FORmore
JETPORT SIGNS ONS
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce our newest club sponsor - Jetport Airport Parking. Mitcham President Matt McCubbin said: “We are delighted to welcome the support of another sponsor to our club, one whom we share strong values and a genuine commitment to positively impact the community.” CLICK HERE FORmore
COACHING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mitcham Football Club are pleased to announce our finalised coaching appointments for season 2019. As mentioned at the clubs sold out presentation night we have made some significant changes to our coaching line up for the upcoming season.CLICK HERE FORmore
2018 AWARD WINNERS
What a huge night it was at The Mitcham Football Club Presentation Dinner this year with over 200 people in attendance. Congratulations to all the award winners who were recognised from a football, netball & volunteer sense and were all worthy winners. Check out the video for a full list of award winners CLICK HERE FORmore
CON UPS THE ANTE
Antoniou Cabinets had already committed to again being the under 19s jumper sponsor for next year and The Mitcham Football Club is now delighted to announce that Antoniou Cabinets have increased their sponsorship to become a GOLD sponsor for season 2019. CLICK HERE FORmore
TAILS JOINS SELECT GROUP
Congratulations to one of Mitcham’s newest life members Cameron Taylor. Tails has been involved at the club on several levels, having been a player, volunteer and a match day official. A 200 game veteran his commitment and passion for the tigers cannot be questioned. CLICK HERE FORmore
LLOYDLY GETS LIFE
Congratulations to Mitcham’s newest life member Aarron Lloydly Blundell. After joining the club in 2006, Aarron is a rare breed who has given plenty to the club both on and off the field. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SHINE ON RED CARPET
What a huge night it was at The Mitcham Football Club Presentation Dinner with over 200 people in attendance. Congratulations to all the award winners who were recognised from a football, netball and volunteer sense and were all worthy winners.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SET TO GET NEW DEN
The exciting $3.35 million project for Walker Park AKA The MCG of The East is moving along at a rapid pace. Jointly funded by the Federal Government and Whitehorse City Council, this facility will serve the Mitcham Football Club, Mitcham Junior Football Club, Mitcham Cricket Club and broader community well into the future. CLICK HERE FORmore
JEFF JETS IN
Although the dust is only settling on the 2018 season, plans for 2019 are well underway with our Junior Club appointing Jeff Howell to the new and vital role of Coaches Coordinator. Jeff will assist in coaching appointments, mentor our coaches and assistant coaches through regular interaction, and help develop coaching principals that will enhance the football experience for our players CLICK HEREmore
TIGERS SHINE ON GRAND FINAL DAY
WOW what a day ………. THE Whitehorse Pioneers produced a stunning second-half display to claim the 2018 Division 4 premiership on Saturday afternoon, defeating Glen Waverley Hawks by 16 points at The MCG of the East Walker Park. CLICK HERE FORmore
COLTS COME UP JUST SHORT
Disappointing result for our under 19s this week going down to Croydon by 4 points in the 1st semi final out at Boronia. After playing out of their skins for 3 quarters our boys led by 26 points at ¾ time only to concede 4 goals 7 to 1 point in the last in a heart breaking loss.more
TIGERS SEASON COMING TO AN END
Disappointing end to the season for our 1st and 2nd XVIII out at Doncaster East this week but our under 19s Who won, live to fight another day and will face off NEXT Sunday in the 1st semi-final against Croydon. Make NO mistake while disappointed with our season and results this year we have blooded some very good young players who should stand us in good stead for next season.CLICK HERE FORmore
FIGHT MND LADIES DAY LUNCH RESULT
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that the recent Mitcham Junior and Senior Football Clubs Ladies Day Lunch has raised close to $13,500 for Neale Daniher Fight MND campaign. This is an outstanding fundraising effort and reflects the generosity of the Mitcham football community CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS MAKE COACHING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mitcham Football club wish to advise that Senior Coach Neil Winterton and Reserves Coach Steve Jordan have had their contracts extended keeping them in their respective positions for season 2019.CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIORS DO US PROUD
Congratulations to our Junior Club on Todays Grand Finals and season overall - One Premiership in the U13’s and a Runners Up in the under 12s is a great effort and season. Our Under 14 girls have a chance to add to the trophy cabinet NEXT Sunday when they face off against The Basin in the Grand Final at Rowville 10.00 am start CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS TAME MUSTANGS
With only pride to play for the Seniors got their 3rd win of the Season against Mooroolbark at home this week and the under 19s all but wrapped up a finals berth with a big win against the Mustangs. Reserves battled hard against the top team and while beaten certainly weren’t disgraced. BIG THANK YOU to Debbie Stingell for the great photos.CLICK HERE FORmore
WE NEED YOU TO RALLY FOR THE CAUSE
TIGER CALL TO ARMS - The Mitcham Football and Cricket Clubs have been accepted into the Victorian Government's Pick My Project program AND WE NEED YOU to vote for The Mighty Tigers to receive funding to help us build a state of the Art Electronic Score board at the MCG of The East – Make NO Mistake this is a popularity contest, so we need ALL Members to vote NOW CLICK HERE FORmore
SENIORS GO DOWN AGAIN
LAST WEEK our netball girls got beaten by 5 goals in the first semi-final Friday night with our footy teams heading down to Mulgrave to take on the lions. Hats off to the Mulgrave footy Club who have been doing it tough this season as their main oval is under repair, but it didn't stop them from putting up good fights in the unders and reserves and taking the points in the seniors CLICK HERE FORmore
LADIES PUT ON A SHOW, MEN DISAPPOINT
Disappointing results on field for the Tigers this week as ALL 3 teams went down against Bayswater and the netball girls got knocked over by Heathmont Friday night, In better news for the Club The MND Ladies lunch was a huge success with 250 ladies enjoying a great day with a very serious message delivered by the inspirational Neale Daniher CLICK HERE FORmore
SWAN SHINES, AS TIGERS FLOP
A cracking day for footy this week with the Tigers taking on Park Orchards at the MCG of the East. Unfortunately we only returned one win from the footy and one win from the netball as Dane Swan was a standout at the presidents lunch CLICK HERE FORmore
DEE STEALS SHOW
Dee Ryall state member for Ringwood stole the show last Saturday night at the Mitcham Football Clubs 130th Dinner when she announced A Matthew Guy elected government in November will contribute $500k to expand the new sporting facility planned for Walker Park.CLICK HERE FORmore
NO JOY ON FIELD, PLENTY OFF
From a pure game day sense wasn’t our greatest weekend on field with all 4 Mitcham teams going down.Off field club enjoyed an excellent night with over 200 people attending the 130th dinner CLICK HERE FORmore
WET AND COLD AGAIN
Another wet and cold Saturday greeted us at Lilydale this week. While there was only one W in the win column, for the reserves, our under 19s and seniors were far from disgraced by the top of the table Falcons and With no netball this week, our girls maintain their top 3 position on the ladder. CLICK HERE FORmore
SHES A LADY
Congratulations to Bernice Gale Mitcham Football Clubs newest life member, Bernice was on the ladies committee from 1962 up until 1988, including serving as Ladies Committee President 1964 - 1979 CLICK HERE FORmore
PETER DUNGAN ANOTHER HALL OF FAMER
At the recent Mitcham Football Club past players hall of fame day, Former Player and administrator Peter Dungan was Elevated to Hall of Fame Status. As far as contributors to the Mitcham Football Club go NOT many have contributed as much as Peter Dungun both on and off the field CLICK HERE FORmore
TONY ROCKET ANDREWS JOINS HALL OF FAME
At the recent Mitcham Football Club past players hall of fame day, Former Player and administrator Tony Andrews was Elevated to Hall of Fame Status. To many Tony Andrews still remains one of the best ever Mitcham players to pull on the jumper and brought so much joy to the Mitcham faithful CLICK HERE FORmore
COMMUNITY PARTNERS HELP OUT
With the MND Ladies lunch on Saturday August 4th with Neale Daniher shaping up as one of the biggest events ever held on game day, a couple of our community Partners have put their hand up to help out. BIG THANK YOU to Hine Hire and Southern Cross Protection CLICK HERE FORmore
LADIES LUNCH JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BIGGER
The MND Ladies lunch on Saturday August 4th with Neale Daniher, is shaping up as one of the biggest events ever held on game day at our club and The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that Hine Hire in Rowville have agreed to supply a fully lined and heated Marquee on the netball court, increasing the capacity to over 240.CLICK HERE FORmore
WET, COLD AND ONLY ONE WIN
Wet, Cold and only one win and that by our netball girls Friday night wasn’t exactly the perfect weekend for the Tigers this week, BUT it was great to see so many of the old Boys and Girls back in town for the legends lunch with a number who had traveled far and wide to be at the event CLICK HERE FORmore
WALKER PARK SET TO GET SIGNIFICANT UPGRADE
The Mitcham Football Club are excited to announce that Walker Park will receive a significant upgrade after a successful vote at council meeting to accept the City Of Whitehorse’s 2018/19 proposed budget. The upgrade consists of a full refurbishment of the existing change rooms and social club including several key features some of which include new toilets, kitchen / canteen CLICK HERE FORmore
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
THE Tigers of Mitcham are getting set to celebrate a long and rich history of 130 years. One of the Eastern Football League’s oldest Clubs and original foundation members of the league make sure you book your tickets for Saturday Nigh 14th of July as the tigers get set to partymore
WIN 2 LOOSE 2 BUT MISS MAIN PRIZE
Round 10 had the tigers travel out to the wide open spaces of Kings Park to take on Upper Gully, Netball girls and Under 19s got the chocolates but unfortunately Seniors and Reserves came up short CLICK HERE FORmore
LADIES PLEASE TAKE NOTE
Ladies PLEASE NOTE the new Booking time and date for the Ladies Lunch with the inspirational Neale Daniher as guest speaker - Tickets will go on sale SUNDAY 24th of June @ 8.00pm sharp and will be sold on line only, on a first in, first served basis until Sold out CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS WIN BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS
The Mitcham Tigers showed on Saturday we are not quite done with just yet, with a stirring victory over the top of the table Doncaster East at the MCG of the East. On a bitterly cold day our boys led at every break and while challenged on numerous occasions by the flag fancy, the tigers showed enough to suggest that our young team may just be on the rise. CLICK HERE FORmore
SWAN SET TO SHINE
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce Collingwood legend and Brownlow medallist Dane Swan will be our very special guest at this year’s Sponsors lunch CLICK HERE FORmore
6 - 9 - 45 EACH OF TWO
Two wins, a narrow loss and a draw in the senior game rounded out round 8 for the Tigers this week away at Mooroolbark. The Netball Girls got the ball rolling with a solid win Friday night, under 19s continued their recent good form, reserves come up just short and the seniors couldn't be split at full time CLICK HERE FORmore
BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON
Couple of BIG announcements coming soon re guest speakers at this year’s Mitcham Football Club Sponsors Lunch and Ladies Day. Both these events have historically been great days in their own right and this year’s guests are …… CLICK HERE FORmore
130 YEAR DINNER
THE Tigers of Mitcham are getting set to celebrate a long and rich history of 130 years. One of the Eastern Football League’s oldest Clubs and original foundation members of the league make sure you save the date Saturday the 14th of July as the tigers get set to party CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS HAVE LAST LAUGH
Great weekend for the club with ALL 4 teams recording victories and a sensational event Saturday night with over 300 people in attendance at the comedy night CLICK HERE FORmore
TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD
Meatloaf once sang "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" and while we enjoyed success in both the under 19s and Reserves and our netball girls had a bye we came up short in the main game against Bayswater away this week. CLICK HERE FORmore
DISAPPOINTING WEEKEND
Disappointing weekend for the Tigers with ALL four teams going down. Our netball girls lost by a solidity goal on Friday night 26 to 27 against Heathmont in a thriller. All three SNR teams wore black arm bands on Saturday as a mark of respect for our JNR President / SNR Treasurer Craig Giles whose younger brother passed away suddenly on Thursday CLICK HERE FORmore
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The Mitcham Football Clubs comedy night has been the highlight of our social calendar for the past six years .This Year’s Comedy Night will be Bigger, Better and if you can believe it - A whole lot funnier as the JUNIOR and SENIOR Club come together as one in a night of riotous laughter. This year’s entertainment includes CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS HAVE DEVIL OF A TIME
Another home game this week had us taking on the Wantirna South Devils. Netball girls couldn’t repeat their heroics of the week before going down against Upper Ferntree Gully. Our very young Under 19s recorded a stirring victory over Wanny South with our Seniors and Reserves failing to get the job done CLICK HERE FORmore
DEMOGRAPHIC AT DAISY’S ON A SATURDAY NIGHT- OVER 28
It was a dark night for our Mitcham girls this week, partly due to the sun having set earlier in the piece, but also partly due to the end result. Upper Gully’s score line resembled the demographic at Daisy’s on a Saturday night; over 28. Our scoreline was more accurate to the crowd at the Irish on a Monday night; under 18. The final score being 36 to 14.CLICK HERE FORmore
LILYDALE TOO GOOD
A cracking day at MCG of The East LAST WEEK with the Netball Girls recording a win on Friday night, The under 19s and Seniors both going down and the Reserves recording a stirring victory. Our Presidents lunch with Richmond Star Alex Rance was SOLD OUT and the day was also a brutal reminder of how precious life is CLICK HERE FORmore
COMEDY NIGHT TICKETS NOW ON SALE
The Mitcham Football Clubs comedy night has been the highlight of our social calendar for the past five years .This Year’s Comedy Night will be Bigger, Better and if you can believe it - A whole lot funnier as the JUNIOR and SENIOR Club come together as one in a night of riotous laughter. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SIGNING THE BLUES
Round two had us away against Croydon on a true winter’s day with wind and heavy rain. The ground was in excellent condition but unfortunately it wasn't our day and we ended up with 3 players at Moorandah hospital in a short period of time CLICK HERE FORmore
SAVE THE DATE
The Mitcham Football Clubs comedy night has been the highlight of our social calendar for the past five years .This Year’s Comedy Night will be Bigger, Better and if you can believe it - A whole lot funnier as the JUNIOR and SENIOR Club come together as one in a night of riotous laughter. KEEP an eye out for the announcement of this years comics SAVE THE DATE 26th May 2018more
UPPER TAKE THE UPPER HAND
Round 1 kicked off at The MCG of the East last week against the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club and While the on field results didn’t go our way, the junior’s family day was a massive hit and the Noel Jones Membership and Merchandise Tiger tent did a roaring trade. CLICK HERE FORmore
WALKER PARK TAKES SHAPE
BIG Shout Out to Alasdair and Kim Wilson down at Colourtech Collingwood and Cam Iannazzone from Cam Signs for their outstanding work and support of the Mitcham Footy Club. With a number of new sponsors coming on board in 2018, Walker Park is currently undergoing a face lift CLICK HEREmore
CALLING ALL PAST PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS
The Mitcham Football Club Past Players & Officials Association (MFCPPOA) provides past players of the Club the opportunity to stay connected with the Club and to continue the friendships built during their playing days. Currently the MFCPPOA is looking to re connect with past players and officials of the club. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS GETTING READY TO ROAR
With only a week to go before the opening round of 2018 the Mitcham Football Club are pleased to announce our Senior leadership group and coaching positions.The club has undergone a full transformation over the pre season with over 30 New players added to the playing list and the departure of some key players from 2017. CLICK HERE FORmore
ONLY 3 GAMES REMAIN AVAILABLE
The Mitcham Super box, AKA Tigers Den is a fabulous Match day experience at The MCG of the East, Walker Park watching a quality game of SNR Eastern League Football. Perched high above the scoreboard it really is the Best seat in the house. Fully catered for with all your Food and Drink supplied watching and supporting local footy as never been so good...ONLY 3 games remain available CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS PRACTICE WELL
All 3 Mitcham Senior teams had a good hit out in wet conditions at Fred Geale Oval in Croydon against Bayswater in the under 19s and Ringwood in the Seniors and Reserves. The under 19s had an extended bench and had some great passages of play with a number of new boys standing out. Reserves also looked good in patches while the seniors fielded a very young side with 10 new players CLICK HERE FORmore
UNDER 19 SPONSORS REQUIRED
2018 see’s the return of under 19 football to tigerland with over 30 players reregistered. We now need your help to invest in the future of the club and make these boys feel part of the tiger family. PLATINUM PLAYER SPONSORSHIP represents the best value and comes with the following benefits CLICK HERE FORmore
ROUND ONE FAMILY DAY
MITCHAM FOOTBALL CLUB Season launch - Here is something to look forward to, smack, bang in the middle of the upcoming school holidays. Saturday, April 7 at Walker Park, the Senior Club kick off the season with their Round 1 clash v Upper Ferntree Gully. What better way to launch the season than getting down to support the Club and enjoy the "Family Day" activities for everyone! CLICK HERE FORmore
PRACTISE MATCH DETAILS
The Mitcham Football Club wishes to advise of the following details of this weekend’s senior practise matches.On Saturday the Mitcham Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s travel to Fred Geale Oval. Norton Road, Croydon to take on the Ringwood Redbacks in the SNRS and Reserves while the under 19s will play Bayswater CLICK HERE FORmore
SPONSOR A TIGER
With the 2018 season just around the corner, never before has the Mitcham Football Club had so much NEW young talent. Over 20 new senior players and an entire new squad of under 19s including 20 of our own home grown juniors. Achieving long-term sustainable success is a key priority of the Mitcham Football Club, CLICK HERE FORmore
PRESIDENT’S LUNCH OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
The Mitcham Football Club president’s lunch on Saturday 21st April with Richmond premiership hero and last year’s All Australian Captain Alex Rance is now officially SOLD OUT … THANK YOU to our very loyal sponsors and members that have jumped on board to help sell out another Mitcham Footy Club event. If you would like to be put on the waiting list please contact CLICK HERE FORmore
ALL AUSTRALAIN CAPTAIN SET TO VIST
The Mitcham Football Club president’s lunch continues to be able to deliver the big names and the club is delighted to announce Alex Rance as this year’s guest. Arguably the game’s best defender, Alex is a four time All-Australian, last year’s All Australian Captain CLICK HERE FORmore
OPTISLIM FINDS NEW HOME
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce Optislim as a new Gold sponsor for season 2018 and beyond. Optislim is Australia's leading weight loss brand and has taken up the northern goals end sponsorship and will feature on the front of The Official Mitcham Football Club polo shirt and coach’s jackets. CLICK HERE FORmore
AUSKICK RETURNS TO MCG OF THE EAST
Auskick is the perfect way for young boys and girls to start learning the skills of our great game and the perfect place to start that journey is at Mitcham Auskick. Our program is now one of the most successful in the EFL and offers boys and girls that chance to learn the game in a fun and safe environment.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SET TO ANNOUNCE ANOTHER BIG NAME
The Mitcham Football Club president’s lunch continues to be able to deliver the big names and the club is set announce another BIG NameMand very current AFL Premiership player as this year’s guest. This year’s lunch will again have further Significance as we join with the Lilydale Football Club to promote increased observance of the commemoration of ANZAC Day on Round 3 Saturday 21st April 2018more
2018 MEMBERSHIPS NOW FOR SALE
2018 memberships are NOW available for sale via team app. The Player Sponsorship program is back bigger and better than ever and are already starting to roll in. Not only is it a great way to personally connect with you’re favourite at the club, but you will also enjoy a fantastic range of exciting benefits.more
NOEL JONES STRIKES GOLD
It may have only been 4 months since we announced Noel Jones Real Estate Mitcham as our new MAJOR Sponsor, its pleasing to say that they have already listed two houses, both as a direct result of sponsoring the Mitcham Football Club.CLICK HERE FORmore
UNDER 19 FOOTBALL RETURNS TO TIGERS DEN
Under 19 footy returns to the Mitcham Football Club in season 2018 with preseason training resuming Wednesday 31st January @ Mullauna College Corner of Springfield and Mitcham Roads, 6.00 pm start and every Monday / Wednesday there after until further notice - NEW PLAYERS most welcome. CLICK HERE FORmore
PRE SEASON TRAINING RESUMES
Pre Season Training resumes @ Walker Park Monday 15th January 2018 at 6:00 pm and every Wednesday and Monday thereafter until further notice. Please check weekly on venue and training times via the players face book page. If you haven’t been added to the page please request SNR Coach Neil Winterton to add you. CLICK HERE FORmore
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
Another great sponsorship opportunity is available for season 2018 with the northern goals / scoreboard end signage available - The signage will cover the entire width of the goals, point post to point post. Your business can gain Excellent all year round exposure in one of the premier positions at the ground. Highly visible 24 / 7 CLICK HERE FORmore
HAPPY NEW YEAR
The Mitcham Football Club would like to wish ALL our players, staff, members, supporters and sponsors a Happy New Year - We hope you have a fantastic 2018. Please keep an eye out for upcoming information regarding the season via our official Facebook page @mitchamfootballclub and this websitemore
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
The Mitcham Football Club would like to wish our players, staff, members, supporters and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.
Coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working extremely hard on the track in preparation for a big 2018. CLICK HERE FORmore
Coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working extremely hard on the track in preparation for a big 2018. CLICK HERE FORmore
WATCHING FOOTY HAS NEVER BEEN SO GOOD
Looking to support the Mitcham Football Club or maybe entertain your Clients, employee’s family or friends in a memorable unique way, WELL why not consider the Mitcham VIP Super box. With the fixture now released, You can NOW book your preferred game and secure your datemore
FIXTURE RELEASED
The Eastern Football league today released the 2018 fixture, with the Tigers scheduled to meet The Upper Gully Kings in the opening round at The MCG of the East on Saturday April 7th. Other fixture highlights include an Anzac round clash against Lilydale at home on Saturday 21st April, CLICK HERE FORmore
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Great opportunity to become a Mitcham Football Club Gold sponsor for the next two years.Sponsoring the Mitcham Football Club is not just a donation, but a sound business decision, one where both parties benefit. You too can join with Noel Jones Real Estate, Colourtech, NetworkPAK, Nunawading Toyota, Total Tools Mitcham, Rebel Sport and The Coach Ringwood (formally Coach and Hosres ) CLICK HERE FORmore
TOTAL TOOLS UP THE ANTE
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that Total Tools Mitcham have not only committed to continuing their sponsorship for 2018 but have increased their commitment to become a Gold sponsor for the next two years. CLICK HERE FORmore
TILL DEATH DO US PART
GREAT to have Yvonne Wood back on board as a sponsor for season 2018. Yvonne is a fun, vibrant and innovative Marriage Celebrant, very experienced with a zest for new ideas, and the ability to combine knowledge with innovation, to ultimately provide couples with an ideally tailored ceremony – personal, unique and memorable. CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM STILL DYNAMIC BUILT
He may have announced that he’s giving division one football one last crack before hanging up the boots, But Robbie Petracca will always be a Tiger and a premiership player of the Mitcham Football Club. While he won’t be wearing the Yellow and Black next season, he still will be very much supporting the club with his Company Dynamic Built Constructions continuing on as a sponsor in 2018 and beyondmore
PRESEASON UP DATE
Whilst it may feel like we are still in the middle of the off-season we now find ourselves only weeks away from our first pre season sessions. The club have been extremely busy behind the scenes conducting a full review of our football department and our existing playing list.CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM TOTAL TOOLS AGAIN
Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Total Tools Mitcham will again sponsor the club in 2018. Located @ 644 Whitehorse Road Mitcham and Home of all the big brands, they stock the largest range of the world’s best professional tool brands.more
NOEL JONES SIGNS ON
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that the award winning team at Noel Jones Real Estate Mitcham, will be the clubs NEW major sponsor for the next two years with a third year option. The sponsorship is significant in that it is an overall club sponsorship, with contributions to the Senior and Junior Football Clubs and also the Mitcham Netball club. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGER CRAIG AWARDED CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Junior Club President Craig Giles who was awarded Club person of the year at The Mitcham Football Clubs Senior Presentation last Friday Night. The award acknowledges someone who during the year has given great service and made significant contributions to the club.CLICK HERE FORmore
PRESENTATION NIGHT BIG HIT
What a huge night it was at our SOLD OUT 2017 Presentation Evening last Thursday night. Congratulations to all the award winners who were recognised from a football, netball & volunteer sense and were all worthy winners.The night culminated in Lockie Ryan being awarded the Senior Best and Fairest in his first year at the club. CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAMS NEWEST LIFE MEMBERS
Congratulations to Mitcham Footy Clubs two newest life members James Quilty and Graeme Elkin. Both are very worthy recipients having served the club for very long periods of time. CLICK HERE FORmore
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CLUB SPONSORS FOR 2017
We’d like say a massive “THANK YOU” to all our Club Sponsors for your support in sponsoring our club and players in season 2017. Your collective generosity is what enables our club to survive and prosper giving many young men and women the opportunity to play Aussie Rules at a local level and be a part of a community that helps to shape them for a successful future. CLICK HERE FORmore
MUSTANGS CANT BE BROKEN
And so the season comes to an end with losses to the Mustangs out at Mooroolbark. After a promising start to the season we dropped away dramatically in the last six weeks. Injuries hampered our first 18 (we used 43 in the SNRS this year ) and all but put paid to our 2nd 18 chances. CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIORS ENJOY RED LETTER DAY
Red letter day for the junior Club winning the under 11 A and under 17 C grand finals. Grand final day got off to a great start with the under 11s turning an 8 point deficit at half time into a 10 point victory over Vermont @ East Ringwood. Brad Aujard and his boys enjoyed an excellent season and justified their top of the table finish. CLICK HERE FORmore
KNOX KNOCKS US OVER
Not the script we had in mind for our last home game of 2017 against the Knox Falcons who gave us a football lesson last week. Juniors on the other hand made sure we added to the trophy cabinet winning the under 11A’s and 17C’s premierships on Sunday CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
NOT OUR DAY
A win for the Reserves and a loss for the Seniors wasn’t the result we were looking for this week while the The Mitcham Junior Football Club Family Day was a roaring success with the big Slide and pony rides proving very popular and the ladies enjoying the market stalls inside the social club CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS RE - SIGN COACH
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce the re-appointment of Senior Coach Neil Winterton for season 2018. Having led our club to an historic 32 year drought-breaking Division 3 Grand Final victory in 2015, Neil has helped to consolidate our position in division 2 over the last two years and is committed to developing our young list CLICK HERE FORmore
NO JOY AT LILYDALE
Lilydale hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for us of late and Saturday’s game proved to more of the same, as both the Seniors and Reserves were out played by the falcons.CLICK HERE FORmore
CYRIL WAS DELICIOUS
Was a BIG today for the Mitcham Footy Club last week as we hosted Donny East. Day kicked off early with a packed Presidents lunch with the Suburban Footballer and Cyril Rioli. On field a very undermanned reserves recorded a memorable victory against Donny East and the seniors fought hard against a Donny East but came up short CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP VIC
It is with great sadness that we inform our members and supporters that Vic Dunkinson has passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Vic was named a life member of the football club in 1997. A place where he, his boys and their families have shared a lifetime of memories CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
DOUBLE DOSE OF THE BLUES
It was a double dose of Blues for a very undermanned Tigers this week as both The Seniors and Reserves went down to Croydon away in bitterly cold and windy conditions. CLICK HERE FORmore
BACK ON THE WINNERS LIST
Good to return to the winners list this week with both the Seniors and Reserves grabbing the 4 points on offer against Waverley Blues. CLICK HERE FORmore
NO FOOTY BUT STILL WINNERS
NO footy this weekend but our netball girls played Friday night and came away with two wins - Our division one girls sit on top of the ladder with an 8 - 1 win loss record and from all reports came from a long way back Friday night to record a memorable victory while our division 5 girls continue to improve every week and recorded their 3rd victory of the season.CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIOR BOY RIOLI JOINS TIGERS
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that four time premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist Cyril Rioli will be joining us for The Second and Final Presidents lunch of 2017 on the 29th of July. Cyril joins the Suburban Footballer to give us a star studded line up with one of games most talented footballers and without doubt Australia’s Funniest. CLICK HERE FORmore
DISAPPOINTING RESULT
Very disappointing result for the club last weekend against Wantirna South away.1st XVIII stumbled out of the blocks and never really got going , James 2nd XVIII Have really hit a flat spot for the second week in a row going down to a side placed lower on the ladder CLICK HERE FORmore
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE FOLKS Saturday 29th July – The Second and Final Presidents lunch of 2017 date has now been set. The Mitcham Football Club game day lunches are now legendary status and this one will be just as good … If not better. CLICK HERE FORmore
BENDIGO SIGNS ON
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce the Ringwood Branch, Bendigo Bank has cThe Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that the Ringwood Bendigo Bank has come on board as a sponsor for 2017 and beyond. Already both the senior and junior banking partner, the Ringwood branch have further thrown their support behind the club. Located at 91 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS HOLD UPPER HAND - JUST
Sometimes it’s not about when you lead, or how long you lead for, just so long as you have your nose in front when the final siren goes - This was one of those days.CLICK HERE FORmore
MUSTANGS WIN THE RACE
Not a good day at the office for the Mitcham Tigers this week as we returned home to the MCG of the East to take on the Mooroolbark Mustangs. With a cracker day weather wise the 1st XVIII had their chances but a six goal 2nd quarter by the Mustangs proved to be the difference and the 2nd XVIII couldn’t repeat their heroics of last week CLICK HERE FORmore
ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
The Mitcham Football Club is always to looking to improve our social media footprint and you can now find the official Mitcham Football Club face book page simply by searching @mitchamfootballclub. CLICK HERE FORmore
DEFEAT BUT NOT DISGRACE
Busy weekend for the footy club THIS WEEK with the juniors left to run The AFL Victoria Metro Junior Championships at the MCG of the East Walker Park and the seniors traveling down to Take on ladder leaders Knox. The day got off to a ripper start with CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP WAYNE LOWE
It is with deep regret that I inform our members and supporters that Wayne Lowe passed away late last night after an extremely brave battle with cancer. Lowey was a life member, past coach and one of the clubs longest serving presidents (6 years) during some of the club’s toughest times.CLICK HERE FORmore
RAFFLE WINNERS
Winners of the Main Comedy Night Raffle (Dinner package for 4 at the MCG) 1st Prize - Dinner Package Connie Gigliuto 2nd & 3rd Prize - Mixed Dozen of Mitcham FC Wine Dee Ryall and Robert Petraccamore
MITCHAM GET IT DONE - BOTH ON & OFF THE FIELD
Excellent week for the footy club last week both on and off the field. Seniors and Reserves both had good wins against Mulgrave away, Then Saturday night The 6th annual Mitcham Football Club Comedy night was again an outstanding success CLICK HERE FORmore
DALES TAME TIGERS
Disappointing day at the office for the Tigers this week as both the Seniors and Reserves went down to Lilydale. 1st XVIII didn’t take advantage of the breeze early and were out worked by a slick Lilydale outfit going down by 50 points. Parente was again solid down forward booting 4 with Rudd, McKeown, and Ryan all named in the best 2nd XVIII lost a close one in the dying CLICK HERE FORmore
FOOTY LIKE NEVER BEFORE
YOUR chance to win 4 complimentary hospitality packages to be hosted in the AFL Premiership Club Dining Room at the MCG at a match of your choice throughout the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season (Subject to availability and excluding Finals) Valued at $1750.00 CLICK HERE FORmore
LIONS ROAR LOUDER
1st XVIII battled hard against a very tall and powerful Donny East combination to go down by 40 points. We had our chances early but couldn’t convert and after trailing by only 9 points at half time a 8 goal to 4 second half had has licking our wounds. Once again the McCubbin boys were very good and Ruddy solid down back. WELL done to CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SINGING IN THE RAIN
Good day for the 1st XVIII with a hard fought 21 point victory over Croydon. Just as the senior game started heavy rain fell making conditions slippery as ball handing become very tricky. The good news was the ground surface held up a treat and a 3rd quarter blitz by Mitcham 3.6 to croydons 2 points set the game up for the tigers. CLICK HERE FORmore
COMEDY NIGHT SOLD OUT
The Mitcham Football Club continues to deliver the BIG events and we are pleased to announce that this year’s comedy night featuring Dave Hughes and Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann is officially SOLD OUT. We are now seeking donations for auction and raffle prizes NO Item is too big or small so please contact Kristy 0403 151 550 #anothersoldoutevent #strongandboldmore
DAVE HUGHES TO APPEAR LIVE
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that Dave Hughes one of Australia’s very best stand-up Comics will be joining Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann and appearing live at the Mitcham Footy Club comedy night. CLICK HERE FORmore
GOOD DAY AT THE OFFICE
Round 3 of Eastern footy had has making the short trip down south to Charles street to take on the Waverley Blues. Pleasing to say we come away with the 4 points on offer in both games. A very youthful Reserves kick started the day with a good win as the young fellas lead the way CLICK HERE FORmore
SHEEDY SHINES, PETRACCA GOES OK TOO
LAST WEEK Not the result we were looking for in the Seniors as we lost by 5 points in a very good game of footy, against good opposition in front of a good crowd @ The MCG of the East. Reserves faired a little better winning by under a kick. The real winner last week was CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS NAME STAR APPEARANCE
The highlight of the social calendar for the past five years The Mitcham Footy Club is pleased to announce our first guest for this year’s comedy night - Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann, As seen on the project and heard on Melbourne Morning radio Gold 104.3.CLICK HERE FORmore
ITS A SELL OUT
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that our Opening home game, Anzac Round Presidents lunch (Saturday April 22nd) with Kevin Sheedy is now officially SOLD OUT. President Matt McCubbin said that ‘’ for the fifth consecutive time we have been able to sell out one of our pre game day lunches which is testament to our loyal supporters and sponsors” CLICK HERE FORmore
PERRFECT START TO THE SEASON
Round one done and dusted and it was great to come away from Kings Park with 2 wins. Day started off more suited for cricket and finished off more suited too…. Well really we don’t know what it was more suited too as Melbourne showed its notorious 4 seasons in a day weather with a wild thunderstorm just as the senior game finished. CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIOR TIGERS FIND NEW HOME
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that finally our juniors have secured a second ground - Koonung Reserve, Springfield Road, Blackburn North.The significant growth in the number of teams we field at the Mitcham Junior Football Club, 6 teams in 2014 compared to 16 teams in 2017, CLICK HERE FORmore
WATCHING LOCAL FOOTY HAS NEVER BEEN SO GOOD
If you are looking to support the Mitcham Football Club or maybe entertain your Clients, employee’s family, friends or just catch up with past players or mates in a memorable unique way, Why not consider the Mitcham VIP Super box - Enjoy a fabulous Match day at Walker Park Mitcham With the Best View in the house from our VIP SUPER BOX CLICK HERE FORmore
FLETCHERS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that Current Major Sponsor Adam Harris from Fletchers Real Estate, already committed to the club for 2017 has increased their sponsorship to incorporate our two netball teams for 2017 and beyond CLICK HERE FORmore
WALKER PARK OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Footy season has arrived and didn’t the MCG of the East Look a treat as the Mitcham Juniors played home games there this week. Get set to see the ground and score board go under CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS FINALISE PRACTISE
Our 3rd and final practice match of preseason 2017 had us again travelling south this time to take on the Chelsea Seagulls from the very strong Mornington Peninsula Football League. The coaching staff would have been very happy to come away with 2 wins especially considering CLICK HERE FORmore
SHEEDY SET TO SHINE
Get set to be WOWED by one of the biggest names in the AFL, Kevin Sheedy @ The Mitcham Football Club Anzac Round president’s lunch Saturday 22nd of April 2017. Always a great day and a sell-out event The Mitcham Football Club president’s lunch continues to be able to deliver the big names and is one event NOT to be missed CLICK HERE FORmore
GET SET TO BE WOWED
Get set to be WOWED by one of the biggest names in The AFL @ The Mitcham Football Club Anzac Round president’s lunch Saturday 22nd of April 2017. Always a great day and a sell-out event The Mitcham Football Club president’s lunch continues to be able to deliver the big names and is one event NOT to be missed CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIOR TIGERS CONTINUE TO LEAD THE WAY
Great to see the Mitcham Junior Football Club once again taking it out to the community with their junior development program. Apart from great leadership and innovation, one of the reasons for the recent growth at the Mitcham Junior Football Club has been their ability to get out into the community CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS GETTING READY TO RUMBLE
With the 2017 football season fast approaching get ready to see plenty of new faces in Tiger colours this year. While we have farewelled some legends and loyal servants of the club we have added a great mix of youth and talent with a large number of our under 19s also stepping up. To get a look at the new breed of Tiger CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS RELEASE 2017 MEMBERSHIP CARD
The Mitcham Football Club are excited to release our 2017 Membership card with The Front of this year’s card featuring a slight change in direction to represent the growth of the footy club and embrace ALL the stake holders and our one club Philosophy.CLICK HERE FORmore
IT'S GOOD TO HAVE INSURANCE
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce another one of our long time supporters and Sponsors Arrowsmith & Petruccelli insurance brokers are continuing on as a partner in 2017. A family owned Insurance brokerage, their dedication in CLICK HERE FORmore
DUAL HEATING AND AIR CONTINUES ON
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Dual Heating & Air Conditioning in Ringwood is continuing on as a sponsor for 2017. Owned and operated by Graeme Ireland a former champion and premiership player of the Mitcham Football club, Dual Heating & Air Conditioning is your number one choice for sales and installation of ducted heating, CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
DEE STILL ON BOARD
Great to have our Local Member Dee Ryall on board again as a supporter of the Mitcham Footy Club in season 2017. Since being elected as a Member of Parliament at the 2010 Victorian State election Dee, has been a great supporter of the club.
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MITCHAM FIND PEACE AGAIN
The Mitcham Football Club are very pleased to announce Andrew Peace Wines have again come on board as a sponsor for season 2017. Peace wines have been a big supporter of the Mitcham footy Club over the last couple of years and very generous in their donations towards last season’s major fund raisers The Comedy night and The Love your sister ladies lunch CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
UNCLE JACK PARTNERSHIP ONE TO WATCH
Uncle Jack Watches and the Mitcham Football Club are happy to announce a new partnership for Season 2017. CLICK HERE FORmore
NETBALLERS LOOKING TO RECRUIT
After the success of our netball girls taking out Division One grand final last year, the Mitcham Football / Netball club is looking to field a second team in 2017. Played on Friday nights it’s a great opportunity for girls to get involved in the club and is open to mums, sisters and friends who would like to join a social team, CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS GETTING READY
Coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working extremely hard on the track in preparation for a big 2017 and next weekend over 40 players head off on a preseason camp to Portsea, The Mitcham Football Club can confirm the following practice matches have been locked in for 2017.CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP PHIL
The Mitcham Football Club are deeply saddened on the passing of one of our life members and very loyal supporters Phil Summerton. Phil a former club secretary was a very loyal servant of our club and passed away 23 December. A memorial service will be held for Phil this Monday 16/01/2017 at Le Pine Chapel 388 Springvale Rd Glen Waverley CLICK HERE FORmore
SAM RETURNS
After the success of our SOLD OUT Love your sister ladies lunch last season great to see the Cricket Club putting together a similar event with Love your sister foundation founder Samuel Johnston returning to speak CLICK HERE FORmore
THE GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME
The MCG of the East vast square meters of hallowed turf has been undergoing major works since the end of the 2016 football season as part of the biggest resurfacing of Walker Park in nearly a decade in order to be one of the best playing surfaces for both football and cricket in the city of Whitehorse CLICK HERE FORmore
TIME TO BOARD THE TIGER TRAIN
HAPPY NEW YEAR, hoping everyone has had a safe and enjoyable Christmas / New Year.
The 2017 season now looms large and Coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working extremely hard on the track in preparation for a big 2017. If you would like to get on board and sponsor a player / Players for 2017 CLICK HERE FORmore
The 2017 season now looms large and Coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working extremely hard on the track in preparation for a big 2017. If you would like to get on board and sponsor a player / Players for 2017 CLICK HERE FORmore
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
The Mitcham Football Club would like to wish our players, staff, members, supporters and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. Coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working extremely hard on the track in preparation for a big 2017.CLICK HERE FORmore
FEED THE MAN MEAT
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce Squires Loft Nunawading as a Gold Sponsor for season 2017 and beyond. Squires Loft, The Steak Specialists, have proudly been serving steaks for over 20 years now. Located @ 288 Whitehorse Road Nunawading, in the dining precinct of Brand Smart, CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM IS DYNAMIC BUILT
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Rob Petracca’s construction Company Dynamic Built Constructions have come on board as one of the clubs new scoreboard sponsors for season 2017 and beyond. Dynamic Built Constructions specialize in all areas, new homes, extensions, pergolas decking’s and all types of carpentry work. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGER RECRUITS UNVEILED
As always the off season has been a busy one with the club looking to add some talent to our improving list. The club have secured the services of several key players over the last few months and continue to deal with several others over the coming weeks CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS READY TO ROLL
The Mitcham Football Club’s Pre season training commences next Monday night 14th November at 6:00pm sharp at Mullauna College (Corner Springfield / Mitcham Road) for ALL Senior and Under 19s players NEW Players MOST WELCOME CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM REALLY ARE TOTAL TOOLS
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Total Tools Mitcham will be continuing on as a principal sponsorship of the club for 2017 and beyond. Lilly, Russell, Michael and all the gang at total Totals enter into their 3rd year of support of the Mitcham footy Club.CLICK HERE FORmore
DONTEX CONTINUE GOOD SERVICE
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Warren Taylor and his team at Dontex Automotive Services will be continuing on as a principal sponsorship of the club for 2017 and beyond. Dontex Automotive Services is a mechanical servicing and repairs workshop at 3 Trade Place in Vermont and repair all makes and models of cars.Warren has been a long-time supporter CLICK HERE FORmore
OH WHAT A FEELING
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Nunawading Toyota are again on board as a principal sponsor of the club in 2017 and beyond.
A landmark Dealership for Toyota, their state of the art dealership at 275 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading is setting new standards in satisfying your motoring needs.Shayne McBride a Valuer/Buyer at Nunawading Toyota said that CLICK HERE FORmore
A landmark Dealership for Toyota, their state of the art dealership at 275 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading is setting new standards in satisfying your motoring needs.Shayne McBride a Valuer/Buyer at Nunawading Toyota said that CLICK HERE FORmore
COLOURTECH REALLY DOES ADD COLOUR
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Alasdair Wilson and the team at Colourtech have again committed to The Mitcham Football Club as a principle sponsor of the club for 2017 and beyond. The Wilson family - Alasdair, Kim Tom and Mathew have been long-time supporters of the footy club with Sons Mathew and Tom playing Juniors with CLICK HERE FORmore
NETWORKPAK CONTINUES AS MAJOR PARTNER
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce That Networkpak has re committed as a major partner for season 2017. A printing and packaging specialist with over 40 years’ experience, CLICK HERE FORmore
FLETCHERS SIGN ON FOR MORE OF THE SAME
The Mitcham Football Club is extremely pleased to announce that Adam Harris from Fletchers Real Estate has committed to the club for a 3rd straight year as our Major Sponsor.CLICK HERE FORmore
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
The Mitcham Football Club recognises the valuable contribution that our sponsors make in allowing the club to provide the best possible facilities and infrastructure for our players, members and supporters. That’s why sponsoring the Mitcham Football Club is not just a donation, but a sound business decision, one where both parties benefit.CLICK HERE FORmore
EFL LOOKING AT RESTRUCTURE FOR 2018
And just as the EFL Confirms reduced player points and New salary cap for the 2017 football season, The EFL continues discussions with clubs about reducing Division 1 to a 10-team competition in 2018. CLICK HERE FORmore
EFL CONFIRMS SALARY CAP
The Eastern Football League have confirmed a new salary cap and reduced player points for 2017, EFL Football League chief executive Phil Murton says the introduction of a salary cap will force clubs to be more selective in their recruiting. CLICK HER FORmore
RIP GRAEME COCKING
It is with much sadness that we inform our members and supporters on the passing of Graeme Cocking. Graeme passed away yesterday after suffering a major stroke. A dedicated and loyal Mitcham FC life member, President of the EFL trainers association but more importantly Graeme was a great family man CLICK HERE FORmore
BEST & FAIREST HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS NOW ONLINE
Click on the video links below to watch highlights from our 2016 Best & Fairest winners from last Friday nights SOLD OUT Presentation Night.CLICK HERE FORmore
NAOMI COMES UP NUMBER ONE
Congratulations to Naomi Linossier who capped off a wonderful year by winning the EFL Division One Netball Best and Fairest - WELL DONE Naomi. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SHINE ON GRAND FINAL DAY
WOW What a day ……….Ferntree Gully Eagles have taken out the 2016 Division 4 Senior Premiership at The MCG of the East - Walker Park Home of the Mitcham Football Club CLICK HERE FORmore
UNDER 19s LOSS ENDS SEASON
Unfortunately NOT our day on Sunday with the under 19s going down by 9 points in the 1st semi final The boys had a real crack after Oscar Anderson and Dave Giles pulled out before the game though injury and illness, then lost Vinny Meagher in the opening five minutes of the game.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGER GIRLS CREATE OWN HISTORY
After finishing on top of the ladder and then losing the semi to Boronia, our girls have turned it around and are now officially Division 1 Premiers. It was a very tight grand final that went into extra time. CLICK HERE FORmore
PRESENTATION NIGHT TICKETS NOW ON SALE
We have hosted some absolute cracking events in 2016 and we intend to continue the trend for This Year’s presentation night with a Brownlow Style formal Sit down dinner Event Tickets are only $40.00 per head with Drinks available at bar prices Entertainment to be provided by Comedian Chris Bennett and Acoustic Musician Dylan Raath CLICK HERE FORmore
SEASON NOT QUITE DONE YET
Season 2016 comes to an end for our Seniors and Reserves as we learned some valuable lessons about what we need to do to mix it with the big boys in 2017. Under 19s are still alive and play out at Boronia next Sunday in the 1st Semi would expect to see The Tiger army out in full force for a Sunday fix of Chum Footy. Well done to our netball Girls who are through to the Grand Final CLICK HERE FORmore
2 OUTA 3 AINT BAD BUT WHAT A LUNCH
Some would say two outa 3 aint bad but we missed the seniors THIS WEEK going down to Mulgrave in a tight tussle. Under 19s and Reserves faired a lot better both recording strong victories. The real winner this week was the Mitcham Footy Club who run what can only be described as an absolute cracker of a love your sister ladies Lunch. CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
TWO NEEDED WINS
Two very much needed wins for our Seniors and Reserves this week against the old foe in East Burwood with the unders having the last of their byes, and the juniors have two teams in grand finals CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
BRAVE TIGERS JUST GO DOWN
It’s a brutal game Aussie Rules footy and when we added Pimmy and J Hoegel before the game to an already very long and growing injury list, it would have been easy for our guys to say NO chance against a Mooroolbark side that had plenty to play for. Full credit to our guys for having a real crack and while we went down by 9 points the effort was certainly there CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS DOING IT TOUGH
Unfortunately we couldn’t repeat the heroics of our first round victory against Bayswater this week as our Seniors and Reserves went down to the Kangaroos out at the home of the division one grand final. Our depth is being really tested at the moment but we did manage to blood another Senior Player in CLICK HERE FORmore
LADIES LUNCH LINE UP NOW COMPLETE
The Mitcham Football Club ladies Lunch, which is a SELL OUT featuring Samuel Johnston and Dave O’Neil on the 13th August, is starting to build some real momentum and looks like being a spectacular event. We are now pleased to announce that... CLICK HERE FORmore
BAD KICKING IS BAD FOOTBALL
WOW, what a spectacular day for footy this week. The MCG of the East had come up a treat and the sun was shining on a perfect winter’s day. Unfortunately that’s about all we enjoyed, on a day when the old saying bad kicking, is bad football rang true. ALL three teams had more scoring shots than their opposition and all 3 teams lost. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS FEELING THE PINCH
From a footy playing point of view it was a tough day at the MCG of the East this week as all 3 teams went down to Lilydale. Injuries and overseas travel have ravaged our lists with both the under 19s and Seniors feeling the pinch. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS GET BOGGED AT CROYDON
Not a great day at this office this week for the Tigers with all 3 teams going down to Croydon @ Croydon in the glue pot - The outside of the deck was fine but the middle of the turf wicket was an absolute bog hole. Needless to say both Clubs played on it and Croydon were simply better.CLICK HERE FORmore
RIP FIONA GILCHRIST
The Mitcham Football Club are deeply saddened by the news that Fiona Gilchrist passed away peacefully after a long and very brave battle with cancer.
Fiona was a terrific woman but more importantly a terrific wife and mother who was adored not only by her family and friends, but by so many at our club.CLICK HERE FORmore
Fiona was a terrific woman but more importantly a terrific wife and mother who was adored not only by her family and friends, but by so many at our club.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS GIVE WAVERLEY THE BLUES
Three very good wins last week against Waverley Blues @ home, In front of a large parochial home crowd the Tigers roared again in what was a great day for the club For the Full Story CLICK HEREmore
MULGRAVE NOT TO OUR LIKING
Great to have all 3 teams playing together again at the same venue this week all be it in true winter conditions. The under 19s and Reserves had good wins but Unfortunately the Seniors were very disappointing and perhaps the final margin was a little flattering to our boys. CLICK HER FORmore
ROUND 8 HIGHLIGHTS V MOOROOLBARK
The Seniors may have lost the game last week against Mooroolbark but you can Click the link below to see the Round 8 Highlights including young gun Lachie Gilchrist's entrance onto Walker Park as Co-Captain of the Senior side. CLICK HERE FORmore
MICHAEL KICKS IN
Long time supporter of the Mitcham Football and Cricket Clubs Michael Sukkar, Federal Member for Deakin announced at the Comedy Night a $400,000 federal grant towards an upgrade and redevelopment of the club rooms at Walker Park in Mitcham, under a re-elected Turnbull Liberal Government. Michael Sukkar said that the $400,000 investment would CLICK HERE FORmore
MUSTANGS TOO STRONG
Great to return home last week even if the under 19s had another bye as we welcomed the Mooroolbark footy club to the MCG of the East. The reserves rued the early goals they conceded and went down by a couple As for the Seniors they hung tough for 3 quarters before being run over by one of the teams to beat this year.CLICK HERE FORmore
Round 7 Senior Highlights
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TIGERS ANNOUNCE NEW CO CAPTAIN
It is a “Special occasion” for the Gilchrist Family from our under 10s this Saturday who have been doing it tough of late. Young Lachie Gilchrist is stepping up to the plate to be non-playing Co-Captain of the senior team THIS WEEK. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS 3 FROM 3
Great to have ALL 3 Mitcham teams on the winners list this week. The under 19s played over at Waverley Blues for the second time this year and played 3 really good quarters of footy before having a little nap during the last. Ben Joseph led from the front with 3 goals as the boys ran out 38 point winners. The seniors and reserves returned to a venue that holds CLICK HERE FORmore
FIGHT FOR FEE
The Mitcham Football Club as a whole - Senior and Junior have strong family values and are of a firm belief that once you’re a tiger you’re a tiger for life and we look after our own. WELL one of our family’s is doing it tough at the moment and we need your help CLICK HERE FORmore
ZAK SIGNS ON
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Norwood premiership player Zak McCubbin has signed and since been cleared to the club this week and will be available for selection next round. Zak comes to the club in the prime of his career having played all his junior football at Norwood including the last two division one senior grand finals. Ranked last season in the top CLICK HERE FORmore
GET WELL ROUGHY
The thoughts and prayers of The Mitcham Football Club are with Hawthorn star Jarryd Roughead at this time and we wish him a speedy recovery after the recurrence of melanoma. Jarryd was scheduled to appear at our sponsors lunch on the 2nd of July but clearly Jarryd’s health is the most important issue at this time Get well @jr3502
*The Sponsors lunch is still scheduled for the 2nd of July andmore
*The Sponsors lunch is still scheduled for the 2nd of July andmore
LIONS ROAR OVER TIGERS
The Doncaster East Lions are the Kings of The jungle this week after out classing the Mitcham Tigers on Saturday. The Tigers first ever visit to Zerbes Reserve wasn’t a pleasant one as a large Mitcham crowd had little to cheer about as we were totally out played and perhaps the largest crowd noise was CLICK HERE FORmore
ROUGHY COMING TO TOWN
After the outstanding success of our first presidents lunch this year with Trent Cotchin The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that 4 time Hawthorn premiership player Jarryd Roughead will be our very special guest speaker at the Sponsors lunch CLICK HERE FORmore
DISCOUNT FUEL OFFER
OK Tiger fans is a great way to receive a 2 cent per litre discount off petrol at the bowser while an additional 2 cents per litre will be rebated back to the Mitcham Football Club Simply by signing up for free CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS WIN THRILLER
The Tiger spirit is alive and well after a gusty come from behind win against the highly fancied Bayswater Football Club this week. Trailing by 4 goals at ¾ time The coach Neil Winterton lead from the front ably assisted with some last quarter goal kicking heroics from Jayke Murray to help snatch a 5 point victory.CLICK HERE FORmore
FIXTURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
With the 2016 Junior Fixtures NOW up to date after re-grading you can NOW have all the Mitcham Football Club fixtures and results including Seniors,Reserves,Under 19s Girls and Juniors at your fingertips CLICK HERE FORmore
WANNY SOUTH TOO GOOD
With another 5 changes to the senior team this week, plus losing the coach on game day didn’t help the cause against Wanny South at home this week but in true Mitcham spirit we battled on gamely. The under 19s also feeling the pinch injury wise kicked started the day with a solid win CLICK HERE FORmore
GOOD LUCK CHRISTIAN
Congratulations to Christian Petracca, brother of Robbie and our senior captain Julz, who makes his senior debut this week for the Melbourne footy club. Christian is a regular at our senior games and a ripping young fella, as everybody witnessed at our president’s lunch last year when he was so giving of his time. Everyone at the Mitcham FC wishes Christian every success and we are sure this willmore
LILYDALE NOT A HAPPY HUNTING GROUND
Anzac round had us travelling to Lilydale to take on the Falcons a club we haven’t played for a number of years. Unfortunately it didn’t prove to be a very happy hunting ground for the Tigers as our seniors and under 19s were soundly beaten but at least the twos managed to get the four points. CLICK HERE FORmore
COMEDY COMING TO MITCHAM
The Mitcham Junior Football Clubs comedy night has been the highlight of their social calendar for the past four years but has out grown the social club SO This Year’s Comedy Night will be Bigger, Better and if you can believe it - A whole lot funnier as the Senior and Junior Club come together as one in a night of riotous laughter MAKE SURE you save the date Saturday 4th of June
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ANZAC FOOTBALL
Great initiative by the RSL and ESP aimed at creating greater community engagement on the Anzac weekend THIS WEEK with Mitcham Seniors one of the clubs that will be wearing a special Anzac day jumper on Saturday out at Lilydale and the under 17s on Sunday CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS ROAR AGAIN
Excellent Day for the Mitcham Footy Club yesterday with our sold out presidents lunch featuring Trent Cotchin and outstanding success. Trent proved to be CLICK HERE FORmore
WALKER PARK TAKES SHAPE
BIG Shout Out to Alasdair and Kim Wilson down at Colourtech Collingwood for their outstanding work and support of the Mitcham Footy Club. With a number of new sponsors coming on board and or increasing their sponsorship commitments for 2016, Walker Park is currently undergoing a face lift with CLICK HERE FORmore
GREAT START TO THE SEASON
Great start to the season this week with 3 wins away against Waverley Blues, in fact many telling us our first ever Senior win in division 2 after our 0 - 18 season way back in 2007 and our first win ever against The Blues. BIG Thank you to the Waverley folk for their fine hospitality and we look forward to returning the favour on the return bout later in the year @ Mitchammore
FINAL PRACTICE MATCH REPORT
Excellent hit out for ALL three teams on Saturday when we hostedour neighbours Park Orchards CLICK HERE FORmore
WATCHING LOCAL FOOTY HAS NEVER BEEN SO GOOD
The Mitcham Football Club continues to attract large crowds to our home games & enjoys the overwhelming support of the Mitcham community and city of Whitehorse.If you are looking to support the Mitcham Football club or maybe entertain your Clients, employee’s,family,friends or just catch up with past players or mates in a memorable unique way, Why not consider the Mitcham Super box CLICK HERE FORmore
ROUND 2 OF PRACTICE MATCHES RESULTS
The Mitcham Football Club completed our 2nd lot of practice matches of the season over the weekend and with a number of regular senior players missing the early preseason signs are promising CLICK HERE FORmore
PRACTICE MATCH DETAILS
The Mitcham Football Club wishes to advise of the following details of this weekend’s Senior and Junior practice matches CLICK HERE FORmore
ROCKET STILL STANDS TALL
Here’s a great Interview with Mitcham life member and goal kicking legend Tony "Rocket" Andrews. A former Camberwell player in the Old VFA, Rocket would go on to become one of the most formidable full forwards in the EFL playing 119 senior games with the Tigers, kicking 646 goals at an average of CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
PRES LUNCH OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
The Mitcham Football Club wishes to advise that The Presidents lunch featuring Richmond captain Trent Cotchin @ our first home game v Croydon is officially SOLD OUT. If you would like to go on the waiting list please contact Matt McCubbin. The Mitcham Football Club THANKS YOU for your support and keep an eye out for our sponsor’s lunch and comedy night latter in the year with CLICK HERE FOmore
GREAT DEAL FOR AFL FANS
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that we are officially a Partner of the AFL live pass / Fox sports program. Simply Purchase the 2016 AFL Live Pass and you will be helping the Mitcham Footy Club CLICK HERE FORmore
TOO HOT FOR FOOTY
Good hit out for ALL Three Mitcham Teams on Sunday when we travelled to The Heatherton Football Club to take on the Chelsea Seagulls from the very strong Mornington Peninsula Football League. All three Mitcham teams were missing players due to cricket finals and unavailability’s etc. In hot conditions all three teams got plenty out of the games CLICK HERE FORmore
SIGN UP
Don't forget to sign up for The Official Mitcham FC Team APP. The App has heaps of great features and will keep you up to date @ your finger tips with ALL the news, events and going on's around our great club. PLUS you can also buy your membership on line and tickets to the Presidents lunch at our first home game for 2016 - KEEP an eye out for the announcement THIS WEEK of.... CLICK HERE FORmore
PRESIDENTS LUNCH
The Mitcham Football Club first home game of the season is always a highlight
and the president’s lunch historically is always a great day and a sell-out. This year’s event will have further Significance as we will also be CLICK HERE FORmore
and the president’s lunch historically is always a great day and a sell-out. This year’s event will have further Significance as we will also be CLICK HERE FORmore
SUPPORTER OR BARACKER
The NEW 2016 Mitcham Football Club Player Sponsorship / Membership packages are proving to be very popular with our loyal members and supporters. They provide great value, depending on what package you purchase - including FREE Entry to home games and sponsors lunch, Polo shirt, Stubby holder Plus entry into the $200 cash draw every home game and discount drinks at the club CLICK HERE FORmore
TIME TO TRAVEL
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce another key sponsorship signing with GK Travel and Cruise committing to the club for 2016 and beyond Operating since 1999 GK Travel and Cruise has built up a good loyal repeat clientele base along with several corporate companies in the past 16 years CLICK HERE FORmore
SENDING BEST WISHES
One of our former club champions and team of the century members Bruce Newport hasn’t been in the best of health in recent times and is in the Thoughts and Prayers of ALL at the The Mitcham Football Club at the moment.Bruce is a premiership player with the club back in 1970 winning the club B n F in 1964,1967, 1969, and to this day is CLICK HERE FORmore
PRE SEASON UPDATE
With Practice matches only a few weeks away the boys have been hitting the track hard in preparation for the 2016 season. While we farewell a couple of club legends after premiership success in 2015, the club has added some real quality to the list and with some young talent really pushing hard for senior opportunities its exciting times to be around the Tigers. CLICK HERE FORmore
ARE YOU WITH US
Been an excellent response to our NEW Membership / Player Sponsorship packages for 2016….. If you haven’t already Why NOT check out the exciting NEW membership packages and sign up NOW.... simply click the link below. CLICK HERE FORmore
JUST ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce another one of our long-time Supporters and Sponsors Austral Bricks has again committed to be our shorts sponsor in 2016 completing our official on-field apparel sponsorship arrangements with Fletchers Real Estate on the back of the playing jumper and Colourtec on the front
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ITS ALL ABOUT THE COACH
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that The Coach and Horses in Ringwood is continuing on as a Major Partner for 2016 and beyond. More of a Club than a Pub the Coach and Horses serve classic counter meals in a bistro setting with a play area and sports bar plus CLICK HERE FORmore
EXCITING TIMES
The Mitcham FC is committed to upholding the Club’s proud traditions & pursuing excellence, both on the field and within the wider community. We value your support and commitment, and we can’t wait for you to get behind our boys and hear your passion from the outer. Keep an eye out for some NEW exciting membership packages in 2016 CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS PUTTING THE MILES INTO 2016
The Mitcham Football Club are pleased to unveil our latest two signings for Season 2016. Click to read the full story.more
KEEDLE SIGNS ON
The Mitcham Football Club is extremely pleased to announce another key signing with Mitch Keedle joining the club for the 2016 season. A highly rated junior, Mitch excelled in the TAC system with the Eastern Ranges where he was vice captain of the 2013 premiership side before recently playing CLICK HERE FORmore
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
Sponsoring the Mitcham FC is not just a donation, but a sound business decision, one where both parties benefit. We believe in building genuine partnerships just like we have achieved last season with outstanding results.Fletchers Real Estate, National Australia Bank, Colourtech, Nunawading Toyota, Dontex Automotive Services, Rebel Sport and Nunawading Good guys just to name a few CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM AGAIN TOTAL TOOLS
Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Total Tools Mitcham will again sponsor the club in 2016. CLICK HERE FORmore
THE YEAR THAT WAS
As part of the EFL Best and Fairest series Here's a good little article to remind the Tiger faithful just how good 2015 was......CLICK HERE FORmore
ANOTHER HUGE SIGNING
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce another HUGE signing for 2016 with young 201 cm Ruckman Jarryd Elton joining the Tigers from The Hasting Football Club in The Nepean Football Netball League. The older brother of Todd Elton who plays for Richmond in the AFL CLICK HERE FORmore
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
The Mitcham Football Club would like to wish our players, staff, members, supporters and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.CLICK HERE FORmore
THE NETWORK CONTINUES TO GROW
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce That Networkpak has come on board as a new major partner for season 2016. A printing and packaging specialist with over 40 years’ experience, Networkpaks experienced staff understand all facets of the printing and packaging industry. CLICK HERE FORmore
TALENTED TOOHEY CONTINUES FAMILY HISTORY
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce Blackburn youngster Jake Toohey has committed to the club for 2016 and beyond, to officially become Mitcham’s first of several key signing of the off-season. CLICK HERE FORmore
THE GIRLS ARE COMMING TO TIGER TOWN
The Mitcham Junior Football Club had a fantastic turnout to their Girls Football Information session last Wednesday night. There was a large number of families in attendance and a great deal of excitement in regards to Girls football at Mitcham in 2016. CLICK HERE FORmore
UNDER 19's UPDATE
The Mitcham Football Club under 19 program kicks off Wednesday week 9th December @ Walker Park 6pm sharp start. Only runners required at this stage - Session will run until 7.30. Any new players or players looking for a progressive club to join for season 2016 are most welcome.CLICK HERE FORmore
2016 SENIOR FIXTURE RELEASED
With just 135 days to go before Round 1, the 2016 Senior EFL fixtures have now been released. All four Divisions will commence on the 9th of April, with a bye for Divisions 1 and 2 over the weekend of May 21/22 coinciding with Senior Interleague game against the Geelong Football League CLICK HERE FORmore
GIRLS FOOTBALL COMMING TO MITCHAM IN 2016
The Mitcham Junior Football Club continues to grow and develop and is pleased to announce that next season the Club will be entering teams in the EFL Girls Football competition. Girl’s football is the fastest growing participation sport in Australia and our junior club are thrilled with the prospect of fielding Girls teams in 2016.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS FIND PEACE AGAIN
The Mitcham Football Club are pleased to announce Andrew Peace Wines have again come on board as a sponsor and will become the Mitcham Football Clubs official wine supplier for 2016 CLICK HERE FORmore
OH WHAT A FEELING
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Nunawading Toyota has again agreed to sponsor the club in 2016 and beyond. A landmark Dealership for Toyota, their state of the art dealership at 275 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading is setting new standards in satisfying your motoring needs... For the full story CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIOR REGO DAY IS COMING
The banners are up at the ground, coaches are contacting their players and flyers are now appearing in all our local school newsletters. Its exciting times at the Mitcham Junior Football Club and the first step in securing your place in the 2016 season is signing up at Rego Day on Sunday 15th November 10am - 1.00 pm at the MCG of the East - Walker Park CLICK HERE FORmore
COLOURTECH SIGNS ON AGAIN
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Alasdair Wilson and the team at Colourtech will NOT only be continuing on but will increase their support of The Mitcham Football Club as a principle sponsor of the club in 2016 and beyond. The Wilson family - Alasdair, Kim, Tom and Mathew have been CLICK HERE FORmore
DONTEX CONTINUE GOOD SERVICE
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Warren Taylor and his team at Dontex Automotive Services have not only renewed but upgraded their sponsorship of the club for 2016 and beyond CLICK HERE FORmore
FLETCHERS SIGN ON FOR MORE OF THE SAME
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Adam Harris and the team at Fletchers real estate will be continuing on as a principle sponsor of the club in 2016 and beyond.Apart from the invaluable support Fletchers Real estate provide the Club, Adam has become an active member of the club seen regularly at home games and training, in between Auctions and open houses CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM WELCOMES CROWNBET
Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with CrownBet! The Tigers will benefit directly from your involvement so spread the word CLICK HERE to see how you could be provided with $150 in additional Bonus Betsmore
NEW PLAYER POINTS SYSTEM IN FOR 2016
AFL Victoria have released the framework for the Player Points System which is to be implemented for the 2016 season as part of the Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP). To read all about it CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS LAST OFFICAL FUNCTION OF 2015
The last official function of 2015 – Presentation night was conducted the Friday after the clubs Senior and Reserve premiership success. In front of a large crowd at one of the clubs Major sponsors The Coach and Horses all three grades Seniors, Reserves and under 19s last six rounds were CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS ADD 15th CUP TO THE TROPHY CABINET
34 Years in the making and the Mitcham Seniors Certainty didn’t let their opportunity slip though their fingers, although there may have been some doubters at ¾ Time a 6 goal last quarter made sure The Mitcham Football Club added the long awaited 15th senior premiership cup to the trophy cabinet.To Read the last Senior coaches report for 2015 CLICK HERE FORmore
TWO OUTTA THREE AIN'T BAD
If it was said once it was said a dozen times on Sunday night - Two outta three ain't bad and that’s exactly what the Mitcham Reserves have done over the last three years. To Read Steve Jordan’s last Reserves coaches report for 2015 CLICK HERE FORmore
THE KEY TO TIGER SUCCESS
34 years in the making and The Mitcham Football Club claimed its 15th Senior Premiership, After the initial high, Alana Coleman from The EFL media team caught up with some of the key men in the Tigers 2015 success CLICK HERE FORmore
34 YEARS IN THE MAKING - THE DROUGHT IS OVER
A day Mitcham will remember forever. 1981 seemed like an eternity with every goal that the Tigers kicked in the last term to run out 44 point winners in front of a huge crowd at East Burwood Reserve. The Basin were never going to be a walk over, they kept Mitcham to 5 goals with the breeze, with the aim of attacking with the breeze in the second. CLICK HERE FORmore
ITS GUNNA BE A GRAND WEEK
After a great Year of footy by Winno’s and Jordy’s Boys - Sunday The 13th September is the big one out at East Burwood, and we want all our past players members, supporters sponsors and tiger families on board with us as we chase the ultimate prize. After winning the minor premiership in both the Seniors and Reserves we have one last mountain to climb, so get involved in the action CLICK HERE FORmore
GRAND FINAL AFTER PARTY DETAILS
Well it’s been 23 years in the making since A Mitcham Football Club First XVIII Has been in a position to play in a grand final and 34 years since we have tasted the ultimate success - The Good news is we have ticked the first box and our destiny is now in our own hands should we wish to tick the second. CLICK HERE TO SEEmore
PRESENTATION NIGHT DETAILS
Always a hoot the last official function of 2015 is Presentation night in the upstairs function room at the Coach and Horses Friday 18th September. Regardless of the results in two weeks’ time it’s a great opportunity for the club to come together and celebrate an outstanding season CLICK HERE FORmore
ONE'S AND TWOS GRAND FINAL BOUND
Well it’s been 23 years in the making since A Mitcham Football Club First XVIII Has been in a position to play in a grand final and 34 years since we have tasted the ultimate success - The Good news is we have ticked the first box and our destiny is now in our own hands should we wish to tick the second.Unfortunately the under 19s came up short CLICK HERE FORmore
UNDER 19s WIN TO STAY ALIVE
With the seniors and Reserves having the week off all eyes turned to the Under 19’s who played Templestowe in the Elimination final at Central Reserve Glen Waverley. The weekend started off with a bang with...... CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIORS PREIMERSHIP SUCCESS
The Mitcham Senior Football Club would like to congratulate Mark Ross and his team on taking out the under 12c Premiership for 2015. What a great effort by all the boys and just reward for a tremendous season!CLICK HERE FOR MOREmore
REDBACKS PUT BITE ON TIGERS
Last home and away game of 2015 had the under 19s playing Templestowe, while the Seniors welcomed The Ringwood Redbacks to Tiger Town. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS TAKE UPPER HAND - AGAIN
2nd last home and away game this week and we welcomed The Upper Gully boys to Tiger Town. The under 19s had the task of trying to reverse the result of when they played Upper earlier in the year and at half time looked like it would CLICK HERE FORmore
SOMETHING ABOUT HARRY
Looking at buying or selling in the local area WHY NOT contact Adam Harris or known by many as Harry from Fletchers Real Estate - The Mitcham footy clubs Major sponsor and very own personal real estate agent. Regularly seen around the Club, Harry is CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS CLIP HAWKS WINGS - JUST
Round 16 of EFL Footy had the Tigers taking on the Boronia Hawks away. Under grey skies The under 19s were out muscled by a bigger, stronger and far more aggressive Hawks outfit going down by 49 points. The Reserves hot streak continued with a crushing 106 point victory while the Seniors were made to work hard for the win eventually getting the job done by 8 points with CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM REALLY ARE TOTAL TOOLS
Mitcham Football Club is pleased to welcome our newest sponsor in Total Tools Mitcham. Located @ 644 Whitehorse Road Mitcham they stock the largest range of the world’s best professional tool brands with expert knowledge and hands on industry experience. CLICK HERE FORmore
JUNIOR FINALS THIS WEEK
Our Junior Cubs have had an excellent season this year and are now getting to the pointy end of the season. The under 12s and 15s are playing finals THIS SUNDAY and we would love as many of the Mitcham faithful to get out and support these teams. Having a lot of supporters can sometimes make the difference for a team in the finals and crowd support can never be under estimatedmore
TIGERS TAKE TO CATS
THIS WEEK Tigers played host to Silvan but unfortunately the under 19s had a forfeit just 20 minutes before game time while the seniors and reserves recorded big wins against under manned opposition. CLICK HERE FORmore
WALKER PARK STILL HOME FOR EFL FINALS
Once again the Mitcham Football Club has been announced as a preferred senior finals GRAND FINAL venue. THE EFL board has announced this week its preferences for the 2015 finals venues.CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SUFFER FIRST LOSS
The Tiger train rolled up the mountain to South Belgrave this week and after a week of wet weather the boys weren’t too sure what to expect ground wise. Pleasantly to our surprize on a near perfect winters days under blue skies and sun shine the ground wasn’t in too bad a nick. CLICK HERE formore
COLD WEATHER HOT FOOTY
Wintery conditions greeted the Tigers away this week at Whitehorse Pioneers but the cold weather didn't stop another clean sweep CLICK HERE formore
TIME TO DUST OFF THOSE DANCING SHOES
Time to dust off those dancing shoes and frock up ladies because tickets to the 2015 Annual Ball are NOW ON sale!! Get this date in your diary Saturday August 1st so you don't miss out!! CICK HERE FORmore
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
The boys had there go last week with a sold out presidents lunch now The Mitcham football netball Girls are set to let their hair down with their ladies lunch Saturday 25th of July . At just $40.00 entry you will Enjoy a complementary glass of champagne on arrival followed by lunch with SuperGirly performing live. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS FIND PEACE
The Mitcham Football Club are Very happy to announce Andrew Peace Wines have come on board as a sponsor for 2015/16.CLICK HERE FORmore
A WORD FROM THE PRES
A big day for the Mitcham Football Club yesterday with a packed out Presidents luncheon and a huge crowd including our past players premiership reunion to watch the undefeated Tigers notch up their 12th consecutive win. I want to thank Gavin Ward for helping to organise and MC the luncheon along with Dane Wilson & Julie Searl who catered the event perfectly and Luke Smith CLICK HERE FORmore
MITCHAM ENJOY RED LETTER DAY
Red letter day This weekend for the Mitcham Footy Club with a sell-out crowd at the presidents Luncheon, an excellent turn out for the Mitcham Past Players and Officials reunion of the 1970 senior, 1975 Senior and Under 17 Premiership teams Plus the seniors and reserves recording solid victories against quality opposition in Templestowe while the under 19s had the bye CLICK HERE FORmore
JETS NEVER REALLY TAKE OFF
Due to the quirkiness of the under 19 draw Round 11 of EFL footy had the 19s playing Park Orchards for the second time in 3 weeks at home while the Reserves and Seniors headed down the road to HE Parker to take on The Heathmont Jets FOR FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE FORmore
CHIRNSIDE COME UP SHORT
Round 10 of EFL footy had the Tigers taking on The Chirnside Park Panthers at home and while it was great to see Chirnside with a clash jumper not quite sure why they wear black shorts away??? Never the less ALL Three teams recorded victories for the full story CLICK here formore
SHARKS SINK AS TIGERS SWIM
Mitcham made the short trip down Park road this week to take on Park Orchards in the two clubs first ever clash. With an excellent crowd in attendance on a great day for local footy there was more than four points on the line with bragging rights also up for grabs with a strong crossover of families and players between the two clubs. CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS NOW 8 STRAIGHT
Round 8 of EFL Football had the under 19s playing away @ Chirnside Park while the Reserves and Seniors took on The Basin Bears @ home.
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TIGERS CONTINUE WINNING WAYS
Round 7 had the Tiger train travelling just two stations to take on Ringwood for the Pimm Cup at Ringwood. Unfortunately after winning the under 19 premiership last year Ringwood couldn’t field a team this year meaning our under 19s had a bye. The Reserves missed the early train to Ringwood and at one stage found them self’s six goals down before a second half revival to run over the topmore
TIGERS HOLD UPPER HAND
The Mitcham boys were counting their lucky stars last Saturday after a wet and wild week the weather gods were kind with a fine, sunny day and a round 6 clash against The Upper Gully boys on a reasonably good deck - the preferred option to a trip later in the year to Kings Park when the ground and weather may not as been as favourable.
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TIGERS WIN GAME THAT COUNTS
A mixed bag of results for the Mitcham Boys this week against The Boronia Hawks in Round 5. A very undermanned U19’s side fought hard all day to fall short by only 7 points after being down by 32 points at ¾ time. Couldn’t fault the boys who were unlucky not to pull off an upset win under the circumstances. The Reserves again struggled to get their game going early and CLICK HERE FORmore
HOLIDAY FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Great opportunity here for our younger Tigers to get involved in a great holiday program run by Kelly Sports and our very own senior player Chris Hoegel take a look at the details CLICK HERE FORmore
HEATHLY EATING MADE EASY
The Mitcham Senior and Junior Football Clubs continue to push the boundaries of creative sponsorship deals and here’s the latest offering from Bec Homewood partner of last year’s Senior coach Scott Homewood @ The Convenient Kitchen.
The Convenient Kitchen is so more than just CLICK HERE FORmore
The Convenient Kitchen is so more than just CLICK HERE FORmore
NEVER A BETTER TIME
With the Reserve Bank of Australia today dropping cash rates for the second time in 2015 to a record low there’s Never been a better time to get a free home loan health check with Mitcham JFC Preferred Home loan lender The NATIONAL Australia Bank
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TIGERS LIGHT IT UP
The Tiger train rolled up the mountain this week to take on the Silvan Cats in both clubs first ever night game for premiership points. Although the ground was small the surface was in excellent condition and the weather was very kind and by the time the senior game started there was an excellent crowd in attendance. Both the under 19s and seniors recorded 100 plus point wins CLICK HERE FORmore
TIGERS SHINE ON ANZAC DAY
Under dark and rainy skies Anzac Football took pride of place at the MCG of the East this week when the Mitcham boys played host to the boys from South Belgrave. With a good crowd in and an Anzac Ceremony before each game, it was a similar tune to last week with the under 19s and Seniors getting the chocolates with the Reserves left to rue another lost opportunity.more
FLYING THE FLAG
The Flag flying at Saturdays Home ANZAC games belonged to our very own Justin Robinson, number 58, who plays in the Reserves side for Mitcham. The flag has been with Justin since the start of his military career in 2004 CLICK HERE FORmore
ANZAC DAY FOOTBALL
BIG weekend of Anzac day footy for the Mitcham Senior and Junior Football clubs THIS WEEKEND. On Saturday Steve Pimm plays his 200th game against Sth Belgrave who have started the season with a bang, while on Sunday 4 junior teams play at home starting at 9.30 am CLICK HERE FORmore
PIMM SET TO PLAY 200
On the eve of his 200th game Steven Pimm admits it’s that ‘gutted feeling’ from last year’s preliminary final that has convinced him to continue his career into 2015. “Last year I was absolutely gutted and I’d be lying if I said it still doesn’t play on my mind.” The power forward will play his 200th game on Anzac Day against Sth Belgrave, a fitting tribute CLICK HERE to readmore
TWO OUTTA THREE AIN'T BAD
Mitcham traveled over to Porter street on Saturday to take on the Templestowe Dockers and while there was no dock to be seen, the under 19s kicked off under cloudy skies but by the beginning of the seniors you couldn't have asked for better conditions for footy on an excellent surface.CLICK HERE FORmore
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR JUNIORS
The Mitcham Junior Football Club continues to kick goals both on and off the field SO Please Support Them by Pre-ordering your 2015 | 2016 Entertainment™ Book now! Loaded with lots of great offers the book pays for itself over and over again PLUS 20% of every membership sold contributes to their fundraising effort. PLEASE PLEASE Help them achieve their goal by sharing this link with your Friends amore
PRESIDENTS SPONSORS LUNCH
Historically this Event has been a great get day and showcases our sponsors to the greater football community of Mitcham and City of Whitehorse. Kicks off at 11.55am continues through to the beginning of the Senior game against Templestowe who many predict are premiership favorites, With Fantastic food and drinks provided and guest speakers to boot this is the one event of the football calendarmore
TIGERS START WITH 3 WINS
Mitcham Started the 2015 season in perfect style with 3 wins against Whitehorse Pioneers at home on Saturday. Under blue skies on a perfect day for football, in front of an excellent home crowd the scoreboard perhaps didn't do justice to the evenness of 2 of the 3 contests.CLICK HERE to seemore
MITCHAM FC CLUB NOTES ROUND 1
The Mitcham Football Club would like to welcome our members and supporters to our opening clash v Whitehorse Pioneers. It has been a busy pre-season with the addition of a new Senior playing coach in Neil Winterton and a new Reserves coach in Steve Jordan. With minimal change to the list and the addition of some senior experience we believe we have set CLICK HERE Readmore
SPECIAL OFFER FOR ALL MITCHAM SUPPORTERS.
For the month of April our loyal sponsor Dontex Automotive are offering a 20% discount for members, supporters and their family and friends when you quote the promo code Mitcham2015.more
20 YEAR LOW
Never a better time to get a free home loan health check with Mitcham JFC Preferred Home loan lender THE NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK with the banks lowest fixed interest rates the bank has issued in more than 20 years. Get the benefit of a great rate and the certainty of knowing what your repayments will be PLUS As part of the MJFC and NAB partnership our club CAN earn serious cash CLICK HEREmore
COLOURTECH COLOURS WALKER PARK
Another BIG Shout out this Time to Alasdair and Kim Wilson and all the crew down at Colourtech. Al and Kim have both been long-time supporters and sponsors of the Mitcham Senior and Junior Football Clubs and over the coming weeks you will see an update of ground fence and sponsorship signage around the club thanks to the hard work and dedication of ALL the staff down at Colourtech.more
WATCHING LOCAL FOOTY HAS NEVER BEEN SO GOOD
Looking to support the Mitcham FC or maybe entertain your Clients, employee’s family or friends in a memorable unique way, WELL why not consider the Mitcham VIP Super box.You might Just be surprized how affordable it is CLICK HERE FOR full detailsmore
TIGERS FINISH PRE SEASON ON A HIGH
Mitcham played Old Geelong on Saturday at Heatherdale reserve in the clubs last hit out before the Easter break and the season proper Saturday week. For THE FULL STORY click heremore
TIGERS ON TOUR
The Mitcham Football Club went on tour on the weekend in search of practice matches as the Seniors headed to the Hills and Juniors went down the coast CLICK Here for the full detailsmore
GORMAN CONTINUES ON
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that Gorman Commercial real estate Agency will be continuing on as a sponsor in 2015 For the full story CLICK HEREmore
TRAINER REQUIRED
The Mitcham Senior Football Club in the Eastern Football League requires an experienced trainer for an immediate start.The position is for training Tuesday and Thursday nights and for match day Saturdays.Remuneration to be negotiated. For further information CLICK HEREmore
GOOD FIRST HIT OUT
Good first hit out for ALL 3 Mitcham Teams on Saturday against Division Two Club Mulgrave at Wellington Reserve Mulgrave. With a ground that was a little patchy, a hot blustery wind and both Clubs missing some regular players, Both Clubs showed enough to suggest they should be competitive during the normal season in in respective divisions.more
TIGERS INK NEW DEAL
The Mitcham Football Club is extremely pleased to announce a new jumper sponsor and partnership with Fletchers Real Estate Blackburn for the 2015 season and beyond. Senior Club president Matt McCubbin said that Adam Harris and his team at Fletchers have already shown they are committed to building a successful relationship with the entire Mitcham Football club both Senior and Junior and we looK...more
PRE SEASON TRAINING TIMES
The Mitcham Junior Football Club wishes to advise of the following Pre Season training information for ALL 9 of our junior teams for the 2015 football season. Please click here for full detailsmore
NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE A TIGER
2015 holds so much promise for The Mitcham Senior and Junior Football Clubs and WE WANT YOU be part of our Mitcham Tiger football family. Come and join us, whether you come to play, watch, volunteer or support you are welcome to be part of our club. Come along and make us your club in 2015! We look forward to welcoming back old friends and making new ones in 2015. We can't waitmore
CHRISTMAS GREETING
The Mitcham Football Club would like to wish our players, staff, members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy new year. New coach Neil Winterton and his boys have been working hard on the track in preparation for a big 2015. Some exciting additions still to come to what is already a very talented list so keep your eye on our page for updates in the new year.more
CHRISTMAS DRINKS THIS WEEK
The Mitcham Senior FC together with the Mitcham Junior FC is pleased to invite you to our final event of 2014. We would love you to join us for a drink and informal chat on Friday the 19th December at the Mitcham Sporting Club.more
RIPPING OFFER THIS SATURDAY
Ripping offer to ALL our members, family and friends of the Mitcham Junior and Senior football clubs with REBEL RINGWOOD VIP FAMILY & FRIENDS 20% OFF EVENT THIS SATURDAY ONLY!!! DECEMBER 6TH (Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any offer or discount cards). Get along and pick up some red hot specials and don’t forget to tell em at check out you’re from the Mitcham Football club so our club rmore
JUNIOR REGO DAY INFO
The Mitcham Junior Football Club Registration Day for Season 2015 is set down for Sunday November 9th from 10am to 1pm at Walker Park - The MCG of the East (Cnr Whitehorse & Dunlavin Roads) Winner of the EFL’s “Best Conducted Junior Club†in season 2014 The Junior Club is looking to recruit NEW tiger cubs from Under 8s through to Under 17smore
NEW SENIOR COACH ANNOUNCED
The Mitcham Football Club is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Winterton as our Senior playing coach for season 2015. Neil brings a wealth of experience as a coach and a player having played 160 Senior VFL games and more recently Div 1 & 2 football in the EFL (Mulgrave & Bayswater).more
MITCHAM JUNIORS LEADING THE WAY
BIG Thank you to all The Mitcham JFC volunteers, Parents and Players alike who helped out with the hosting of EFL Senior finals at The MCG of The East over the last 3 weeks. The weekend started out brilliantly for our Junior Club with themore
SCOTTY CALLS TIME
The Mitcham Football Club wishes to advise that The board have accepted the resignations of Senior coach Scott Homewood and Reserves coach Aaron Smith. The two will finish up in their positions at the end of the clubs finals campaign.more
FAMILY DAY @ THE MCG OF THE EAST
The Mitcham Junior Football Club is holding a family day on Saturday, July 5 in conjunction with the Senior sides playing Ringwood at Walker Park for the "Greg Pimm Memorial Shield". The "Greg Pimm Memorial Shield" game is held in honour of Greg Pimm (father of our superstar full-forward in the ones, Steve Pimm)more
MORE GREAT OFFERS FOR MITCHAM FC
Special offers for ALL members’ family and friends of the Mitcham FC Discover hundreds of valuable up to 50% off and 2 for 1 offers for many of the best restaurants, arts, attractions hotels, travel shopping and much much more check it out heremore
ANZAC DAY FOOTY AT WALKER PARK MITCHAM
Live Anzac day footy at the MCG of the East THIS WEEK When the Undefeated Mitcham Tigers take on the Glen Waverley Hawks, Playing for The Anzac Day Cup and the best player will be awarded the Anzac Day Medal. Entry will be a gold coin donation with all proceeds donated to the Box Hill RSL. Talented Local young musician Dylan Raath will be performing pre match and in the social club at the conclusmore
TIGER TIME
With Only 44 days until Round 1, Check out what the EFL have to Say about Mitcham Seniors and Juniors on the EFL website as part of the Offical EFL countdownmore
UPDATED TRAINING DETAILS
Mitcham Senior Football Club wishes to advise That Senior and Reserve training will resume Tuesday the 22nd of January 2014 @ 6pm Mullauna College and every Thursday and Tuesday thereafter until further notice. The under 19s will Resume training Monday the 3rd of February also at Mullauna Collegemore
RIP RONNIE COUSINS
The Mitcham Football Club is again saddened at the loss of another true tiger and esteemed life member - Ronnie Cousins on Thursday night the 3rd of December 2013.more
AGM NEXT WEEK
As another football season came to end and a reserves premiership won, it’s now time to plan for next year and beyond. A key step is to hold the clubs Annual General Meeting and elect a new Committee for next year. This year’s AGM is at 7pm at the clubrooms This Monday Night 9th December 2013. Great opportunity for ALL our members to Get along and show your support for our club.more
BIG WEEKEND COMING UP FOR THE MITCHAM FC
BIG weekend coming up for the Mitcham Junior Football Club next week with Registration Day for Season 2014 at Walker Park (Cnr Whitehorse & Dunlavin Roads) on Sunday November 24th from 10am to 1pm and then the day before...............more
MITCHAM LOSES TRUE TIGER
The Mitcham Football Club is sadden at the loss of our friend and esteemed life member Ian Hitchcock on Friday the 4th October 2013. Good footy clubs are made of great people and Ian Hitchcock was definitely one of them! A life member who cared for nothing less than his beloved Tigers! Such a strong fight to the end....hanging on like he knew he had too.... and we'll never forget the smile on youmore
IT'S A TIE
The Mitcham Senior Football Club celebrated an outstanding year holding its annual Presentation and best n fairest night last week. The night opened with the announcement thatmore
SCOTT STAYS HOME
The Mitcham Football Club is pleased to announce that ALL 3 of this year’s finals coaches have been re-appointed. Clearly the most anticipated announcement was that of Scott Homewood as senior coach for the 2014 season. Senior President Matt McCubbin said thatmore
TIGER TWOS PREMIERS
While the Senior Premiership still eludes the Mitcham Football Club, The Reserves went some way to restoring order at Walker Park by bringing home the first senior silver wear in over 26 years.more
TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD
Mitcham Seniors exorcised a few demons on Sunday when it claimed a breakthrough finals victory. The Tigers overcame the memories of last year's finals defeat in extra time, and the club's 10-year drought since last winning a Senior finals game, to defeat a plucky Basin in the Division 3 elimination final in front of a large crowd at the Vermont Recreation Reserve.more
PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
Round 18 Presidents Luncheon is officially SOLD OUT. 120 tickets sold in a week! What a good way to finish off the home and away season!!more
MITCHAM JUNIORS LAUNCH NEW PHONE APP
The Mitcham Junior Football Club is excited to launch its very own mobile Smartphone App. By simply getting the MJFC new app you can keep up to date with ALL the going ons around the club SNR and JNR plus at your fingertips gain instant access to all Senior and Junior results, ladders fixtures and much much moremore
BROWNE & CO NEW MAJOR SPONSORS IN 2013
The Mitcham Football Club is delighted to announce that Browne & Co. Solicitors and Consultants have agreed to be the Club’s major sponsor for Season 2013.more
TIGERS PLAYING HOME THIS WEEK
The official 2013 football season kicked off last week with the Tigers recording 3 good wins against Heathmont away. THIS WEEK footy returns to The MCG of the East as the Tigers take on Whitehorse Pioneers for the battle of "Blue Ribbon Cup".more
QUILTY & WITNISH CO-CAPTAINS IN 2013
James Quilty & Jarrod Witnish have been named Senior Co-Captains for the 2013 season.more
2013 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
2013 Memberships are now available to purchase. Please click the story for further info. Membership forms are available for download at the bottom of the story.more
YELLOW, BLACK & BLUE
The Mitcham Football Club are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Blue Ribbon Foundation for 2013 and beyond. Click to read the full story.more
PIMM RETURNS TO TIGERLAND
One of the Tigers favourite sons has returned to Tigerland. Steven Pimm has been a sought after recruit for the last four or five years. In this article Pimmy gives us an insight into his decision to return to Mitcham and what his thoughts are on the 2013 season.more
WATCHING LOCAL FOOTY HAS NEVER BEEN SO GOOD
Looking to support the Mitcham FC or maybe entertain your Clients, employee’s family or friends in a memorable unique way, WELL why not consider the Mitcham VIP Super box.more
PRACTICE MATCHES, 2013 FIXTURE & IMPORTANT DATES
The 2013 Fixture has been released and is NOW available for viewing under Mitcham Teams on the Website; the club has also arranged the following practice matches for 2013 as well as some very important dates to mark down in your diaries for the beginning of the 2013 football seasonmore
PREMIERSHIPSHIP SUCCESS
Junior Grand Final Day turned out to be a red letter day for the MJFC and in particular our under 14s who took out the under 14D Grade premiership – The Mitcham football clubs first in 9 years - Senior or Junior.more
