St Kilda Sharks Women's Football Club

The St Kilda Sharks Women's Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in St Kilda, Victoria that last competed in the South Eastern Women's Football (SEWF) competition.

St Kilda Sharks
Names
Full nameSt Kilda Sharks Women's Football Club
Nickname(s)Sharks
Club details
Founded1992 (as St Kilda City Sharks)
Colours  Red
  White
  Black
PremiershipsSEWF Div 1 (1)
VWFL Premier (2)
VWFL Div 2 (2)
VWFL Premier Reserves (1)
Other information
Official websitestkildasharks.com

Known as a pioneering club for women's football in Victoria, the Sharks played for 25 seasons in the Victorian Women's Football League before joining the VFL Women's (VFLW) as an inaugural member in 2016.[1] After two seasons in the statewide VFLW, the Sharks transitioned back to being a "community club" ahead of their move to SEWF for the 2018 season.[2]

The Sharks do not currently field a team in any competitions, having last competed in SEWF in 2021.[3]

History

The club was formed as the St Kilda City Sharks in 1992, joining the Victorian Women's Football League (VWFL) which, at the time, had only four members.[3] During their time in the VWFL, the Sharks won four senior premierships. Their 1997 second division flag was immediately followed by first division triumphs in 1998 and 1999, capping a run of three successive premierships. A fourth premiership came while back in the second division in 2004.[4]

30-year team

In May 2022, the St Kilda Sharks celebrated their 30th anniversary with a gala event. An all-star team was announced on the night, featuring the best players to have represented the club over its history.[5]

B: Mia-Rae Clifford Liz Contini Penny Cula-Reid
HB: Sharon Bonnici Doreen DePasquale Alex Vanderwaal
C: Shannon McFerran Brianna Davey Belinda Bowey
HF: Phoebe McWilliams Jasmine Garner Cassandra Brooks (c)
F: Tamara Norquay Moana Hope Nic Lalor
Foll: Jenna Bruton Jenny Male Alex Whitehead
Int: Sally Wenn Jess Gardner Georgia Harris
Brittany Bonnici
Coach: Ben Robinson
  • Assistant coaches: Keryn Ralph, Marnie Rosenberg, Jody Sullivan
  • Team manager: Ann Rulton

References
  1. Naughtin, Paddy (2015-11-24). "St Kilda Sharks women's football club score place in AFL's new Victorian state women's league". Inner South Leader. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  2. "St Kilda Sharks no longer has a VFL Women's team but it's all systems go at the Peanut Farm". Caulfield Glen Eira Leader. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  3. Amy, Paul (2022-05-11). "Ann Rulton obituary: Goodbye to 'the great woman' of VWFL footy, a tireless and passionate pioneer". Code Sports. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  4. "St Kilda Sharks Women's Football Club". City of Port Phillip. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  5. "St Kilda Sharks Women's Football Club – 30 year team". Facebook. 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
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