WEST PRESTON LAKESIDE FOOTBALL CLUB

01 Jul 20

Vale Vic Miles The club is deeply saddened by the passing of one of our long time member and helper at the club VIC Miles. The Miles name has a rich history starting with Lakies which still continues. Deepest Sympathy to the Miles Family RIP

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SEEKING AUSKICK COORDINATOR FOR 2020

30 Jun 20

The WPLFC is seeking expressions of interest for the Role of Auskick Coordinator for this season. At time of writing the program has the potential to commence any time from late July but must conclude in mid October. The season would be 10 weeks. Sessions are Saturday Mornings from 9-10.30am. To date we have 27 registered Auskickers and several expressions of interest since the program was postponed due to the Covid 19 outbreak. The club would cover costs for the Auskick coaching course and would provide any administrative support. Please contact Deanne ASAP if you are interested. Mrsg1980@gmail.com

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VALE ANTHONY “REDMAN” GIBBS

23 Jun 20

The club is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our most colourful players and members in Redda Gibbs. Redman was a very hard man on the field and played equally hard off it. Red won an A Grade Best & Fairest in 76 was club captain from 76-78 and played in the clubs A Grade premiership in 1974. He will be sadly missed around the club. Mr Tilley thought he was going to get some peace. Deepest Condolences to the Gibbs Family Rest In Peace Man

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VALE MICK MULVAHIL

22 Jun 20

The club is deeply saddened by the passing of our former Senior Coach Michael Mulvahil. Mick was coach in our early years 1983-84 of the then DVFL. He crossed over from the VFA and bought many skills as well as an injection of young players who stayed on after he returned to the VFA. Deepest Sympathy to the Mulvahil family and friends RIP

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GOLF RESULTS MELBOURNE AIRPORT

21 Jun 20

5 members travelled to Tullamarine with no planes and great conditions and hospitality awaiting us. Tommy was 7 before he got off the 1st so wasn’t looking good but his brother provided great entertainment although Whitey could’ve putted better if not for Michaels encouraging remarks as he 3 putted for 3 points. A few weary boys from their overnight stay in Doreen and Tuffs hammy was not holding up well....

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THE WAIT IS OVER

17 Jun 20

What a wonderful sight to see the famous Red White and Blue colours once again gracing the Hallowed Turf of JE Moore Park. Yes the juniors are back training albeit with some strict guidelines in place as we hopefully push towards a truncated season down the track. It was great to hear the sounds of Footy once again,well down to everyone for ticking all the required boxes to Get us underway and to the kids and parents for following the rules. Bring it on.

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Cancellation of 2020 senior football competitions

05 Jun 20

The Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) and Eastern Football Netball League jointly announced on June 3rd the decision to cancel their senior football competitions for season 2020. The NFNL and EFNL Boards endorsed the recommendation from league management to cancel all senior football (including seniors, reserves and under-19s) for both men’s and women’s competitions. For more on this decision see NFL announcement.

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VALE WENDY MILLS

29 May 20

The WPLFC sends its condolences to the Mills family on the sad passing of Wendy Mills. Wendy passed away on Wednesday the 27th of May. She was 60 years old. One of 7 children, Wendy is the sister of club stalwarts Graham and Peter Mills and Daughter of Life Member Audrey Mills. The thoughts of all at West Preston Lakeside FC are with Audrey and the entire Mills family in this sad time.

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IVANHOE RESULTS

25 May 20

Ivanhoe Results 3 sets of brothers, father-son-daughter, 9 A grade Premiership players, half a dozen club champions, 8 former under 19s inc 3 premiership captains, 4 × 2s Coaches, presidents, secretaries, treasurers, canteen Managers, a couple who have served time from the club & a couple who should've, a couple Life Members, a few slow moving amniotes, a bloke who took 7-34 in a district grand final aides by a lass who took out the deck at the last bbq on the deck amongst some pretty ordinary golfers ...

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2020

20 May 20

Not that we need and excuse, but … In these, uncertain time’s we feel that it is more important than ever to recognise and acknowledge our wonderful band of volunteers during National Volunteer week. The Committee and Players of the West Preston Lakeside Football Club would like to Thank our wonderful band of volunteers. The Roosters would not be the club we are without all of your hard work and support. You are the lifeblood of a large community club. As we hopefully come to the end of these difficult times and can once again see our Red, White and Blue jumper running around the footy field – we look forward to welcoming you all back with open arms....

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