After the Club's detailed post-season review process, it has been determined that Bronte Ryan will step down as Fitzroy-ACU Senior Women's coach.The Club thanks Bronte for all her efforts in Season 2021, a challenging season navigating strict COVI...
To make sure we can gather safely, the Redlow has been moved online and will be delivered in an hour of power on Thursday 30 September. You are invited to join us for the Redlow presentation, to celebrate Fitzroy’s best players and contributors in...
By Under 19s coach Silvano Inserra I’ve been trying to put a bow around the 2021 season, pack it away, hand back the footies, wash the training vests, stack the cones. But I just can’t do it!In life when things come to an end, there is usually tim...
By Senior Men's coach Luke Mahoney After the cancelled season of 2020, there was a fair bit of optimism and excitement when pre-season training resumed in November. Training before Christmas is usually well attended, but the numbers for this year ...
By Guy Gorilla The season has been a bit of a poker game, but a 'pair of Jacks' in the Men's senior side have provided some interesting contrast. And similarities too.Jack Dalton is 30, a combative, committed forward/midfielder, with a shiny chrom...
By David Leydon As we face another week of cancelled VAFA games, we take a look back at a Fitzroy game that could have been cancelled 50 years ago, way back in August, 1971 – the infamous fog match.It’s 50 years ago this coming week since one of t...
Parkdale are on struggle street. Winless for the season, seconds short of numbers, a young, undersized list. I don't say this to demean them, more to explain the context of the game. We cannot afford to take any opposition lightly. A beautiful Fit...
This article was written in conjunction with Cass Blake, captain of Fitzroy-ACU Senior Women's side and teacher at Thornbury High School. Unfortunately, they went down by a goal to Beaumaris in the Premier B Semi Final on Saturday. Spirits are up ...
By Fitzroy-ACU Reserves coach Nathan McLean I have had the immense pleasure of being the Reserve Women’s Coach for season 2021 and would love to share with you all what it's like to coach these incredible women. It dawned on me how exciting and da...
We’re back! We’re thrilled to be able to take the field again this weekend to continue our 2021 season. Thanks to everyone for doing the right thing in lockdown and keeping our community safe. We’re still in a delicate position as we navigate the ...
