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GROVEDALE TIGERS
WELCOME TO GROVEDALE TIGERS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
Located in the heart of Grovedale, we have a long and proud history, with our teams competing in the Geelong Football & Netball League. Our club facilitates over 700 players taking the court/field each week in netball and football teams in all age groups from U9-U19, through to seniors. We also run successful Auskick and Net Set Go programs and have a strong women’s football program with two senior teams and numerous junior female teams. 2024 was a successful year with our Senior Women winning the Div 1 Premiership & both our U18 Colts teams winning Premierships With many of our Colts moving up to play senior football, we are extremely excited to see what the future holds for our club.
2026 Registrations Now Open!
โซ๐ก ROUND 12 ๐กโซ
Join us this weekend as we take on St Josephโs at home!
๐ Div 1 Women - 7pm Friday Night at Home
๐ Div 2 Women - 1pm Sunday at Home
Get down to the club, wear your colours, and get behind our teams!
#grovedaletigers
Join us this weekend as we take on St Josephโs at home!
๐ Div 1 Women - 7pm Friday Night at Home
๐ Div 2 Women - 1pm Sunday at Home
Get down to the club, wear your colours, and get behind our teams!
#grovedaletigers
๐กโซ๏ธROUND 11 RESULTS๐กโซ๏ธ
A round of mixed results, plenty of talking points and a one-point thriller that had everyone on the edge of their seats!
A special congratulations to Emily Worpel on reaching an incredible 100 games for the Tigers. Your commitment, loyalty and dedication to the club over the years have been outstanding, and this milestone is a testament to everything you have contributed both on and off the field. Congratulations on a well-deserved achievement!
Congratulations also to Grace Primus on being named our Read the Play Under 15 Netball MVP today! Grace was recognised for best demonstrating the values of Respect, Courage and Teamwork during the game. We are incredibly proud to have young people like Grace in our club.
#ReadThePlayRound #ReadThePlayMVP #YouthMentalHealth #grovedaletigers
A round of mixed results, plenty of talking points and a one-point thriller that had everyone on the edge of their seats!
A special congratulations to Emily Worpel on reaching an incredible 100 games for the Tigers. Your commitment, loyalty and dedication to the club over the years have been outstanding, and this milestone is a testament to everything you have contributed both on and off the field. Congratulations on a well-deserved achievement!
Congratulations also to Grace Primus on being named our Read the Play Under 15 Netball MVP today! Grace was recognised for best demonstrating the values of Respect, Courage and Teamwork during the game. We are incredibly proud to have young people like Grace in our club.
#ReadThePlayRound #ReadThePlayMVP #YouthMentalHealth #grovedaletigers
This weekend, Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club will be taking part in Read the Play Round ๐๐ฏ
Read the Play Round is a dedicated initiative recognising the vital role community sport plays in supporting the mental wellbeing of young people.
Our 15/U Netball and U16 Football matches will celebrate the values of Respect, Courage and Teamwork, with a Read the Play MVP awarded on the day.
Read The Play has been delivering free mental health education to young people aged 12 to 18 through local sporting clubs for 20 years, supporting more than 30,000 young people across the Geelong and Bellarine region. Every one of their programs is completely free for clubs like ours.
At Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club, we are proud to be part of a competition that stands behind the mental health of young people.
To find out more about Read the Play, head to readtheplay.org.au
#readtheplayround #YouthMentalHealthMatters #grovedaletigers
Read the Play Round is a dedicated initiative recognising the vital role community sport plays in supporting the mental wellbeing of young people.
Our 15/U Netball and U16 Football matches will celebrate the values of Respect, Courage and Teamwork, with a Read the Play MVP awarded on the day.
Read The Play has been delivering free mental health education to young people aged 12 to 18 through local sporting clubs for 20 years, supporting more than 30,000 young people across the Geelong and Bellarine region. Every one of their programs is completely free for clubs like ours.
At Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club, we are proud to be part of a competition that stands behind the mental health of young people.
To find out more about Read the Play, head to readtheplay.org.au
#readtheplayround #YouthMentalHealthMatters #grovedaletigers
๐ซ BOARDING NOW ๐ซ
Grab your passport, throw on your best tourist gear, and prepare for departure.
Three destinations. One night. No idea where weโre headed.
Flight Night 2026
Saturday 20th June
Grovedale Football Netball Club Rooms
Arrival time: 7:30pm. Destination: Unknown
$20 ticket via link below
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1597764
Grab your passport, throw on your best tourist gear, and prepare for departure.
Three destinations. One night. No idea where weโre headed.
Flight Night 2026
Saturday 20th June
Grovedale Football Netball Club Rooms
Arrival time: 7:30pm. Destination: Unknown
$20 ticket via link below
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1597764
We gave our netballers a mic ๐๐ฑ๐ฅฐ
Youโre invited to GTFNC Ladies Day โWILD WESTโ! Get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and a touch of country.
Join us on July 18, 2026 at 2:30pm for an unforgettable experience.
Tickets are $50 which includes Finger food, a drink token and DJ Soundwaves. Drinks at bar prices.
Tables of 8-10 available. Please contact Sherryn Vessey to book your table (your guests then purchase your allocated tables seats).
Individual ticket purchases also welcomed, please book under general admission and you will be allocated to a mixed table on the day.
WE ANTICIPATE THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO PLEASE GET IN EARLY. STRICTLY NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY.
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gtfnc-ladies-day-wild-west-tickets-1991539358833
ALL WELCOME ๐๐ค
(Please note that this is an 18+ event)
Join us on July 18, 2026 at 2:30pm for an unforgettable experience.
Tickets are $50 which includes Finger food, a drink token and DJ Soundwaves. Drinks at bar prices.
Tables of 8-10 available. Please contact Sherryn Vessey to book your table (your guests then purchase your allocated tables seats).
Individual ticket purchases also welcomed, please book under general admission and you will be allocated to a mixed table on the day.
WE ANTICIPATE THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO PLEASE GET IN EARLY. STRICTLY NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY.
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gtfnc-ladies-day-wild-west-tickets-1991539358833
ALL WELCOME ๐๐ค
(Please note that this is an 18+ event)
Congratulations to Josh Hasell on his senior debut against North Shore last weekend ๐๐ค
๐กRound 9 Resultsโซ๏ธ
Good wins for senior football, some close netball games and great support from our fans. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the club at home yesterday. Out on day release and looking leaner, Tommy Tiger was back to help us celebrate Past Players & Officials Day.
Good wins for senior football, some close netball games and great support from our fans. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the club at home yesterday. Out on day release and looking leaner, Tommy Tiger was back to help us celebrate Past Players & Officials Day.
๐กโซ๏ธROUND 9๐กโซ๏ธ
Kick off the long weekend with us as we host Geelong West Giants at home this Saturday.
Our Div 2 Women are at home under lights 7pm Friday night.
Donโt forget to check out our club merch in the social rooms and rug up for winter in yellow and black.
Kick off the long weekend with us as we host Geelong West Giants at home this Saturday.
Our Div 2 Women are at home under lights 7pm Friday night.
Donโt forget to check out our club merch in the social rooms and rug up for winter in yellow and black.
It takes a village to run a community football netball clubโฆโฆ..and ours is pretty incredible ๐๐ค
Thank you to all the volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes on game day and during the week to help run and sustain our club ๐ฏ
Thank you to all the volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes on game day and during the week to help run and sustain our club ๐ฏ
Congratulations to Nathan Vassallo on his senior debut today. Congrats Nathan ๐๐ค
๐กโซ๏ธROUND 7๐กโซ๏ธ
Weโre back on home soil hosting St Marys this Saturday.
Our Div 1 Women are on the road again, playing St Josephs at 5pm. Letโs Go Tigers ๐ฏ
Weโre back on home soil hosting St Marys this Saturday.
Our Div 1 Women are on the road again, playing St Josephs at 5pm. Letโs Go Tigers ๐ฏ
๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง
The Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club wishes to advise our members, players, supporters and the wider community concerning a recent incident involving the behaviour of one of our junior coaches.
We would like to make it clear that we do not tolerate or condone abusive, threatening or inappropriate behaviour of any kind toward any player, coach, umpire, volunteer or spectator.
Such conduct is inconsistent with the values of respect, inclusion, sportsmanship and community that underpin our club. These are values we expect all officials, players, parents, supporters and volunteers to uphold at all times.
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone involved at our club and the wider sporting community.
We will be undertaking further education and training around respectful behaviour, communication and conduct to ensure all members understand the standards expected moving forward.
The welfare and support of everyone involved remains our priority and we will continue to provide appropriate support throughout this process.
We thank our members and the community for their patience and cooperation while this matter is being addressed and look forward to working together to ensure community sport remains a positive, enjoyable and safe experience for all.
The Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club wishes to advise our members, players, supporters and the wider community concerning a recent incident involving the behaviour of one of our junior coaches.
We would like to make it clear that we do not tolerate or condone abusive, threatening or inappropriate behaviour of any kind toward any player, coach, umpire, volunteer or spectator.
Such conduct is inconsistent with the values of respect, inclusion, sportsmanship and community that underpin our club. These are values we expect all officials, players, parents, supporters and volunteers to uphold at all times.
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone involved at our club and the wider sporting community.
We will be undertaking further education and training around respectful behaviour, communication and conduct to ensure all members understand the standards expected moving forward.
The welfare and support of everyone involved remains our priority and we will continue to provide appropriate support throughout this process.
We thank our members and the community for their patience and cooperation while this matter is being addressed and look forward to working together to ensure community sport remains a positive, enjoyable and safe experience for all.
Itโs National Volunteer Week and weโre sending a massive thank you to our incredible Tiger volunteers who generously give their time, energy and passion to support our club ๐๐ค
This yearโs theme is โYour Year to Volunteerโ and itโs a great reminder that thereโs never been a better time to get involved and be part of our Tiger community.
We are always looking for helping hands.
You donโt need experience and you donโt need to commit every week.
This could be your year to volunteer.
Reach out, weโd love to hear from you ๐ฏ
This yearโs theme is โYour Year to Volunteerโ and itโs a great reminder that thereโs never been a better time to get involved and be part of our Tiger community.
We are always looking for helping hands.
You donโt need experience and you donโt need to commit every week.
This could be your year to volunteer.
Reach out, weโd love to hear from you ๐ฏ
Our club agrees that Better Behaviour Matters.
On the field or court, in the coaches box, and along every sideline, weโre committed to setting the standard for respect, encouragement, and positive support in community sport.
We ask all our players, coaches, officials, and supporters to lead by example.
Celebrate effort, respect decisions, and remember the impact our words and actions reflect on our club and community.
Together we have a responsibility to ensure our club is a warm and welcoming environment that calls out and doesnโt accept bad behaviour.
#betterbehaviourmatters
On the field or court, in the coaches box, and along every sideline, weโre committed to setting the standard for respect, encouragement, and positive support in community sport.
We ask all our players, coaches, officials, and supporters to lead by example.
Celebrate effort, respect decisions, and remember the impact our words and actions reflect on our club and community.
Together we have a responsibility to ensure our club is a warm and welcoming environment that calls out and doesnโt accept bad behaviour.
#betterbehaviourmatters
๐กโซ๏ธROUND 5๐กโซ๏ธ
We return to Burdoo Reserve this Saturday to take on Bell Park. Our Div 2 Women are home under lights Friday night from 7pm and our Div 1 have been given a forfeit.
We return to Burdoo Reserve this Saturday to take on Bell Park. Our Div 2 Women are home under lights Friday night from 7pm and our Div 1 have been given a forfeit.
Weโd love you to join us at the Annual Grovedale Tigers Ball.
This year we are heading to the Crowne Plaza, Geelongโs newest hotel, and you need to dress to impress!
Tickets sold out last year, so donโt miss out. Get yours at https://www.trybooking.com/DLXJW
Itโs going to be a great night and we canโt wait to see you there ๐๐ค
This year we are heading to the Crowne Plaza, Geelongโs newest hotel, and you need to dress to impress!
Tickets sold out last year, so donโt miss out. Get yours at https://www.trybooking.com/DLXJW
Itโs going to be a great night and we canโt wait to see you there ๐๐ค
Hypno Hysteria Stage Show - BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
Next week we welcome the Hypno Hysteria Stage Show with Adam Palmer to Tigerland!
Please check out his page, I can see so many people that this would be hilarious with - https://www.facebook.com/adam.palmer.14606
A night of entertainment, audience participation, and professional stage hypnosis, this show delivers non-stop laughs from start to finish.
Expect big moments, plenty of surprises, and a whole lot of fun.
Grab your friends and get set for an unforgettable night!
Table bookings no longer required. Participation in show is completely voluntary.
Saturday 9th May 2026
7:00pm arrival | 7:30pm start
$35 per ticket
Drinks at bar prices | BYO nibbles
Tickets available via QR code or https://HypnoTigers.eventbrite.com
Next week we welcome the Hypno Hysteria Stage Show with Adam Palmer to Tigerland!
Please check out his page, I can see so many people that this would be hilarious with - https://www.facebook.com/adam.palmer.14606
A night of entertainment, audience participation, and professional stage hypnosis, this show delivers non-stop laughs from start to finish.
Expect big moments, plenty of surprises, and a whole lot of fun.
Grab your friends and get set for an unforgettable night!
Table bookings no longer required. Participation in show is completely voluntary.
Saturday 9th May 2026
7:00pm arrival | 7:30pm start
$35 per ticket
Drinks at bar prices | BYO nibbles
Tickets available via QR code or https://HypnoTigers.eventbrite.com
NETSET PROGRAM STARTS TONIGHT - STILL TIME TO REGISTER OR COME AND TRY
๐ Grovedale Netball NetSet Program for Term 2 ๐
We are back and we have our lovely new NetSet Coach Alisha helping us out this term.
This program will be held on Tuesday nights at Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts) at 5.15pm to 6pm.
Net is for 5 to 6 year olds and teaches fundamental motor skills through activities and games.
Set is for 7 to 8 year olds and focuses on refining fundamental motor skills and introducing modified match play.
If your child is above these age groups they are most welcome to come along and join in our U11 Netball Program, they play games on Tuesday nights at Kardinia Park. For more information regarding this program please contact us on grovedalejuniornetball@gmail.com
All the details are listed below:
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.15pm to 6pm
Date: 28th April till 30th June (10 weeks)
Venue: Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts - Grovedale College)
Cost: $99
Here is the link:
https://registration.netballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=e88b0619-ba59-4653-ad34-ce23feebc371&competitionId=81bb96b8-ce90-4d4e-80cc-ab1fa7ffee9f
๐ Grovedale Netball NetSet Program for Term 2 ๐
We are back and we have our lovely new NetSet Coach Alisha helping us out this term.
This program will be held on Tuesday nights at Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts) at 5.15pm to 6pm.
Net is for 5 to 6 year olds and teaches fundamental motor skills through activities and games.
Set is for 7 to 8 year olds and focuses on refining fundamental motor skills and introducing modified match play.
If your child is above these age groups they are most welcome to come along and join in our U11 Netball Program, they play games on Tuesday nights at Kardinia Park. For more information regarding this program please contact us on grovedalejuniornetball@gmail.com
All the details are listed below:
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.15pm to 6pm
Date: 28th April till 30th June (10 weeks)
Venue: Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts - Grovedale College)
Cost: $99
Here is the link:
https://registration.netballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=e88b0619-ba59-4653-ad34-ce23feebc371&competitionId=81bb96b8-ce90-4d4e-80cc-ab1fa7ffee9f
๐ก2026 Senior Leadership Groupโซ๏ธ
Introducing our Senior Menโs leadership group for 2026.
Jak Tute, Rory Quinn (Senior Co-Captain), Billy Ford (Senior Co-Captain), Jack Kelly, Jacob Gniel (Reserves Co-Captain), Josh Edwards (Reserves Co-Captain), Harrison Whyte & Will Jeffrey .
Weโre excited to see this group drive standards and lead from the front in 2026! Go Tigers ๐ฏ๐๐ค
Introducing our Senior Menโs leadership group for 2026.
Jak Tute, Rory Quinn (Senior Co-Captain), Billy Ford (Senior Co-Captain), Jack Kelly, Jacob Gniel (Reserves Co-Captain), Josh Edwards (Reserves Co-Captain), Harrison Whyte & Will Jeffrey .
Weโre excited to see this group drive standards and lead from the front in 2026! Go Tigers ๐ฏ๐๐ค
We are at home again this Saturday against Lara. A Grade netball and both Senior Menโs football teams have a bye, but thereโs still plenty of football and netball to enjoy.
Game times have been adjusted for the day, so please check the schedule so you donโt miss a moment of the action!
There will be an ANZAC Day tribute held after the U18 football on the main oval. We invite all players, families and supporters to join us in commemorating ANZAC Day, to pay our respects and to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Lest we forget๐๐ค
Game times have been adjusted for the day, so please check the schedule so you donโt miss a moment of the action!
There will be an ANZAC Day tribute held after the U18 football on the main oval. We invite all players, families and supporters to join us in commemorating ANZAC Day, to pay our respects and to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Lest we forget๐๐ค
Introducing our A & B Grade Netball Captains & Vice Captains ๐ฏ. Our leaders on court setting the standard for 2026 ๐๐ค
๐ Grovedale Netball NetSet Program for Term 2 ๐
We are back and we have our lovely new NetSet Coach Alisha helping us out this term.
This program will be held on Tuesday nights at Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts) at 5.15pm to 6pm.
Net is for 5 to 6 year olds and teaches fundamental motor skills through activities and games.
Set is for 7 to 8 year olds and focuses on refining fundamental motor skills and introducing modified match play.
If your child is above these age groups they are most welcome to come along and join in our U11 Netball Program, they play games on Tuesday nights at Kardinia Park. For more information regarding this program please contact us on grovedalejuniornetball@gmail.com
All the details are listed below:
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.15pm to 6pm
Date: 28th April till 30th June (10 weeks)
Venue: Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts - Grovedale College)
Cost: $99
Here is the link:
https://registration.netballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=e88b0619-ba59-4653-ad34-ce23feebc371&competitionId=81bb96b8-ce90-4d4e-80cc-ab1fa7ffee9f
We are back and we have our lovely new NetSet Coach Alisha helping us out this term.
This program will be held on Tuesday nights at Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts) at 5.15pm to 6pm.
Net is for 5 to 6 year olds and teaches fundamental motor skills through activities and games.
Set is for 7 to 8 year olds and focuses on refining fundamental motor skills and introducing modified match play.
If your child is above these age groups they are most welcome to come along and join in our U11 Netball Program, they play games on Tuesday nights at Kardinia Park. For more information regarding this program please contact us on grovedalejuniornetball@gmail.com
All the details are listed below:
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.15pm to 6pm
Date: 28th April till 30th June (10 weeks)
Venue: Burdoo Reserve (Netball Courts - Grovedale College)
Cost: $99
Here is the link:
https://registration.netballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=e88b0619-ba59-4653-ad34-ce23feebc371&competitionId=81bb96b8-ce90-4d4e-80cc-ab1fa7ffee9f
Congratulations to Ryan Collins on his senior debut yesterday. 18 year old Ryan is another product of the Grovedale junior program. Congrats Ryan๐๐ค
TIGER RAFFLE RESULTS๐ฏ
2026 Golden Ticket Winner - Graeme Fisher
$500 Week 1 Winner - Kevin Hepburn
Congratulations to Fish and Kev on your win!
Draw 2 is next Thursday night...who will be our next winner?
2026 Golden Ticket Winner - Graeme Fisher
$500 Week 1 Winner - Kevin Hepburn
Congratulations to Fish and Kev on your win!
Draw 2 is next Thursday night...who will be our next winner?
๐กโซ๏ธFIRST HOME GAME๐กโซ๏ธ
Get down to Burdoo Reserve this Saturday to watch us take on St Albans. We are also celebrating our Club Sponsors. Be sure to check out our sponsors page on our website and support those that support our club ๐๐ค #grovedaletigers
Get down to Burdoo Reserve this Saturday to watch us take on St Albans. We are also celebrating our Club Sponsors. Be sure to check out our sponsors page on our website and support those that support our club ๐๐ค #grovedaletigers
Congratulations to one of Grovedale Tigers all time favourite sons Ryan Abbott on his 150th senior game in the yellow & black ๐๐ค
๐กโซ๏ธROUND 1๐กโซ๏ธ
And we are back! Its an AWAY game this Saturday 11th April vs South Barwon at McDonald Reserve.
๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐:๐๐๐๐ฆ.
๐๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐.๐๐๐๐ฆ
๐๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง ๐.๐๐๐ฉ๐ฆ
๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐.๐๐๐ฉ๐ฆ
Join us back at the clubrooms from 7pm for our Season Launch Ipod Shuffle night. GO TIGERS ๐ฏ
And we are back! Its an AWAY game this Saturday 11th April vs South Barwon at McDonald Reserve.
๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐:๐๐๐๐ฆ.
๐๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐.๐๐๐๐ฆ
๐๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง ๐.๐๐๐ฉ๐ฆ
๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐.๐๐๐ฉ๐ฆ
Join us back at the clubrooms from 7pm for our Season Launch Ipod Shuffle night. GO TIGERS ๐ฏ
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter long weekend. Drive safe, keep safe, enjoy the break, relax and we will see you all back at the club Thursday night for huge Round 1 team selections. Go Tigers ๐ฏ๐ฐ
๐2026 Social Calendar๐ค
Save these dates and enjoy some exciting events happening this season. It all starts next Saturday Night with our IPod Shuffle Season Launch! #gotigers๐ฏ
Save these dates and enjoy some exciting events happening this season. It all starts next Saturday Night with our IPod Shuffle Season Launch! #gotigers๐ฏ
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Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club provides equity in access to our club regardless of people’s age, ability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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