Events

Under 19s 2s Grand Final Our Under 19s 2s team played their grand final last weekend against South Morang, and unfortunately missed out by only 9 points. However, what a remarkable year for our team that puts us in great stead for the 2027 season. They started in Division 3 before being regraded up into Division 2. They then ended the season 3rd on the ladder in Division 2. Their finals campaign then brought them into the Division 2 Grand Final. In the grand final, unfortunately only 6 points were scored in the first half. However, the team rallied together after half time, and got within 9 points of the win. While not the ideal outcome, the Under 19s 2s 2026 season is a remarkable achievement that the players, coaches and the club should be very proud of. Bring on 2027! Sam Gilmore 2026 Rosbrook Medalist Sammy Gilmore, our senior ruck, former captain and one of the best people and players around our club has taken out the 2026 NFNL League's Best and Fairest medal. This is a remarkable achievement in particular because of the personal issues Sam and his wife Mads have had to deal with during the season this year that kept Sam away from playing for 7 weeks. This award goes to show exactly what sort of person Sam is, and we're so very lucky to have Sam and Mads involved in our club. Luke Bunker, 2026 Coaches MVP In another remarkable achievement for 2026, Luke Bunker has won the NFLN 2026 Coaches MPV. Again. For the 3rd time in a row.   Just remarkable. 3 Grand Finals Saturday Have we got a deal for you! Just like last year the Heidelberg Football Netball Club is offering 3 Grand Finals for the price of a single Preston City Oval entrance fee! So set your alarm early, and be at PCO for our Under 19s 1s to play against Banyule at 9:00 am in the Under 19s Division 1 Grand Final and then watch our Reserves play against Montmorency at 11:35 am in the Reserves Division 1 Grand Final and finally, finish off the day watching our Seniors play against Greensborough at 2:20 pm in the Seniors Division 1 Grand Final. 2026 Season Celebrations after the GFs And then come back to the clubrooms to celebrate our 150th and the 2026 season from 6.00pm onwards, no matter the outcomes of the GFs. #GoBergs Sir Henry Barkly Hotel | AUCyber | Morrison Kleeman | Viva La Fruit | Interconnect Healthcare HFNC 150th Memberships

GRAND FINAL FOOTY IS HERE Two massive weeks ahead for the Berg. Week 1 kicks off this Saturday with our U19 Div 2 Grand Final against South Morang at 9.00am at Preston City Oval, followed by Senior Men’s training and a big night back in the rooms. Then it’s Week 2 — with three teams taking the field on Grand Final day. Four teams. Two massive weeks. One big finish. Vida Footy School Holiday Program School holidays are sorted! Get the kids down to Heidelberg Football Netball Club for the Vida Footy Holiday Program. Vida Footy is our senior coach Vince Dattoli's football coaching business - https://vidafooty.com.au/why/ If you want your kids to learn from a coach with many football accolades, including the last 3 senior Northern Football Netball League grand final wins, enrol them in the Vida Footy Holiday Program.  Skills, movement & game IQ  Fun, competitive footy activities  Boys aged 8–16  Girls of all ages  Heidelberg Football Netball Club  WEEK 1:24–25 September  WEEK 2: 28–30 September Spots are filling fast — don’t miss out! Register now: vidafooty.com.au/events/ AFL Grand Final at the Club GRAND FINAL DAY AT THE CLUB!  The biggest day of the footy calendar is here! Get down to the club from 12:30PM and settle in for the AFL Grand Final.  Bar open  BBQ on  Bring a plate to share  Grand Final on the big screen Bring the crew, grab a drink and make a day of it. See you at the club! #GoBergs Sir Henry Barkly Hotel | AUCyber | Morrison Kleeman | Viva La Fruit | Interconnect Healthcare HFNC 150th Memberships | HFNC 150th Merchandise

Finals Round 2 & Preliminary Final Our Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s 1s have had Finals Round 1 off, and now commence their 2026 finals campaigns, while our Under 19s 2s have also had a week off after their victory in Finals Round 1 a few weeks ago. The Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s 1s games are at Epping Recreational Reserve, playing against: Seniors - Montmorency @ 2:10 pm. Reserves - Montmorency @ 11:55 am. Under 19s 1s - Eltham @ 9:40 am. while the Under 19s 2s game is at Lalor Reserve, playing against: Under 19s 2s - Panton Hill @ 9.00 am. (Note the 9.00am start). Good luck to all of our teams this weekend. Our Under 19s 2s team. 2026 Season Leading Goal Kickers With a fantastic effort in 2026, four of our players have managed to be the league's leading goal kickers for 2026: Under 19s 2s Division 2 & 3 - Aidan Nathanielsz - 47 goals Under 19s 1s Division 1 - Stefan Nedelovski - 74 goals Reserves Division 1 - Stephen Bakos - 53 goals Seniors Division 1 - Jordan Smith - 57 goals Plus a special mention to Barzo who finished the season with 56 goals in the Seniors — just one goal short of Jordy Smith at the top. 2026 Presentation Night @ the MCG Join us as we celebrate the 2026 season and recognise the players, coaches, volunteers and members who have made it another memorable year for Heidelberg Football Netball Club. Thursday, 24 September 2026 AFL Members Dining Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground  7:00PM Tickets are $180 per person, including a two-course meal and a premium drinks package featuring beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks. If you’d like to reserve a table under your name, please contact Grace Papagianis on 0456 212 125. Payment plans are available. Presentation Night is always one of the highlights of the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate the achievements of our players, coaches, volunteers and the entire Berg community together. Book your tickets at the following link - https://www.trybooking.com/DOIJI #GoBergs Sir Henry Barkly Hotel | AUCyber | Morrison Kleeman | Viva La Fruit | Interconnect Healthcare HFNC 150th Memberships | HFNC 150th Merchandise

Finals Bye Round For All Teams Our Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s 1s have ended their 2026 seasons on the top of the ladder, so they have automatically had a bye this week - the first week of the finals series. The great news is that our Under 19s 2s won their Finals Round 1 match against Laurimar last week by 5 points, and since they're 3rd on the ladder, they too have a bye this week. All of our teams certainly won't be slacking off on training of course though, to prepare for the rest of the finals series games. THE CUP IS COMING TO HEIDELBERG  The AFL Premiership Cup is making a stop at Warringal Park next Tuesday night — and you don’t want to miss it.  Tuesday, September 1  From 5:00PM  Warringal Park Come down, get your photo with the Cup and soak it all in.  Sausage sizzle  Hot chips  Bar open Bring the family, bring your mates and get down to the club for a massive night. THE PREMIERSHIP CUP. AT HEIDELBERG. LET’S GO. Vida Footy Holiday Program School holidays are sorted! Get the kids down to Heidelberg Football Netball Club for the Vida Footy Holiday Program. Vida Footy is our senior coach Vince Dattoli's football coaching business - https://vidafooty.com.au/why/ If you want your kids to learn from a coach with many football accolades, including the last 3 senior Northern Football Netball League grand final wins, enrol them in the Vida Footy Holiday Program.  Skills, movement & game IQ  Fun, competitive footy activities  Boys aged 8–16  Girls of all ages  Heidelberg Football Netball Club  WEEK 1:24–25 September  WEEK 2: 28–30 September Spots are filling fast — don’t miss out! Register now: vidafooty.com.au/events/ 2026 Presentation Night @ the MCG Join us as we celebrate the 2026 season and recognise the players, coaches, volunteers and members who have made it another memorable year for Heidelberg Football Netball Club. Thursday, 24 September 2026 AFL Members Dining Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground  7:00PM Tickets are $180 per person, including a two-course meal and a premium drinks package featuring beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks. If you’d like to reserve a table under your name, please contact Grace Papagianis on 0456 212 125. Payment plans are available. Presentation Night is always one of the highlights of the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate the achievements of our players, coaches, volunteers and the entire Berg community together. Book your tickets at the following link - https://www.trybooking.com/DOIJI #GoBergs Sir Henry Barkly Hotel | AUCyber | Morrison Kleeman | Viva La Fruit | Interconnect Healthcare HFNC 150th Memberships | HFNC 150th Merchandise

Round 18 - Last Round of the 2026 Season CORRECTED UNDER 19s GAME DETAILS So Round 18 isn't a normal round for our Under 19s teams, unlike what was in yesterday's email. Firstly, our Under 19s 2s are playing Laurimar on Sunday at Lalor Reserve starting at 9:40 am. Secondly, our Under 19s 1s are playing Montmorency at Montmorency Park on Saturday, starting at 9:40 am. These changes are due to our Under 19s 2s playing in the first game of their final series, and our Under 19s 1s having a bye during the season. Sorry for the confusion! Our Senior and Reserves teams are at home on Saturday against Diamond Creek, starting at 11:55 am and then 2:10 pm. More 2027 Re-signings We've also had 3 more players commit to season 2027! Tom Lazzaro Matt Signorello James Nadalin The club and its supporters are very much looking forward seeing Tom, Matt and James on the field in 2027. Toyota Good For Footy nearly at $2000 We're at $1845 which is a great achievement for this club fundraiser. It'd would be even better if we could make it to $2000! A reminder, the club receives 100% of the raised funds, while you get a chance to win a car or other prizes. We're also giving away prizes to players who raise the most funds. Tickets are only $5. So if you afford to buy a ticket, find your favourite player (or pick a random one) and use their link to buy tickets in the Toyota Good for Footy Lottery. Buy a TGFF ticket and help your favourite player win a prize   #GoBergs Sir Henry Barkly Hotel | AUCyber | Morrison Kleeman | Viva La Fruit | Interconnect Healthcare HFNC 150th Memberships | HFNC 150th Merchandise  

Round 17 This week our Under 19 2s are playing against Old Paradians at Warringal Park from 9:40am, so come down to the oval to watch our 3rd on the ladder Under 19s play. Our Under 19s 1s, Reserves and Seniors are playing Hurstbridge at Hurstbridge, starting at 9:40 am. Tom Wills Biography Available at the Club Tom Wills was an outstanding cricketer who wanted to create a sport that would keep cricketers fit over the winter period. The result was the creation of Australian Rules football during the late 1850’s, and a number of teams formed in inner suburban Melbourne. Today, Aussie Rules football is our national game. In the 1870’s, Tom Wills lived in Jika Street Heidelberg, opposite the Heidelberg Police Station, just up the road. He coached and played cricket with the Heidelberg Cricket Club, and most likely was also associated with the Heidelberg Football Club in its early days. Tom Wills died on the 2nd of May 1880, 146 years ago. He is buried in Heidelberg Cemetery. Heidelberg’s story has grown alongside the story of  the game itself, and the fact that its founding figure now rests in this community makes our 150-year milestone even more meaningful. Greg de Moore has written the book describing the incredible life of Tom Wills, and has donated signed copies of his book to the club as a fund raiser. If you would like a copy, they are for sale at the bar inside the clubrooms for $35. 2027 Signings and Re-Signings We've had a number of signings and re-signings over the past few weeks. 2027 Senior Womens Coach After several years as an assistant within our Senior Women’s program, Jacob Tascone steps into the Senior Women’s Coach role for 2027. Jacob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, having been an important part of the coaching group and the development of the program over recent seasons. His understanding of the playing group, the club and the standards expected at Heidelberg makes him a great fit to lead the team forward. We’re looking forward to seeing Jacob take the next step in his coaching journey and continue building on the work already done within our women’s program. Congratulations, Jacob. Also a very big thank you to our 2025 and 2026 Senior Women's Coach, Craig Hayes. He has put a huge amount of time and effort into the Senior Women's program over the past two seasons, entering the finals both times. Returning Players We've also had a number of players recently commit to HFNC for the 2027 season: Adam Galgano Anthony "Chich" Carbone Brayden Sier Cal Smith Campbell Barrot Jack Andrew Jack Papagianis Luke Galgano Reeve Fealy Sam Papagianis Tyler Armstrong It'll be great to see them on the field for HFNC next year! #GoBergs Sir Henry Barkly Hotel | AUCyber | Morrison Kleeman | Viva La Fruit | Interconnect Healthcare HFNC 150th Memberships | HFNC 150th Merchandise