Waverley panthers

Founded in by a waverley panthers of mutual friends and players with a common passion for the game, it is currently the oldest rugby league club in Victoria.

Waverley wore red and black as their club colours and was based at Central Reserve in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Waverley. They changed their name to Waverley to better reflect their representation of the region, and adopted the nickname Panthers in The club was promoted at short notice to the 1st Division in to fill the spot left after Moorabbin was suspended from the Association. The club's breakthrough year came in under the coaching of Ian Thorogood when, despite competing in just their second season in the top division, they claimed the premiership with a point victory over Port Melbourne in the Grand Final at Port Melbourne's home ground. The following season they met again in the decider, but this time Port Melbourne was too strong. In they finished third, but in the club finished last and was relegated to Division 2, ending its nine-year stint in the top division.

Waverley panthers

The boys from Waverley have had to overcome plenty of adversity this year, demonstrating plenty of grit and determination to land themselves a Qualifying Final this Saturday. They snuck into second place on the ladder, only one point above the Werribee Bears in 3rd, with the Panthers now having the luxury of two bites of the cherry, with a preliminary final awaiting them should they fail to secure victory on the weekend. Waverley are a well-balanced side across the park, with their hard-working middle forwards leading the way for their exciting young prospects out wide. The experienced heads of Terry Constantinou and Brad Hill compliment the likes of Darcy Peel and Ethan Simpson, with that mix of youth and experience making them a tricky opponent for any side to face. With 11 tries and points halfback Marcus Kaponga has led the way for the Panthers this season, showcasing his ability to win a game off his own back in certain moments throughout the year. They got the job done against the Bears by two-points in Round 9, before then following it up with a last-gasp victory against the Warriors in Round 10 to show they were the real deal this season. Werribee Bears Women's Finals Preview. Waverley Oakleigh Panthers Finals Preview. Storm Premiership. Recent Posts See All. Post not marked as liked 4. Post not marked as liked 2.

This ground no longer exists as it was swallowed up by the expanding hospital.

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After two Covid disrupted seasons, the Werribee Bears are finally back playing finals football in It's been far from smooth sailing this year with injuries and unavailability taking its toll on the club at certain points during the season. A stat that underpins just what Bears rugby league is all about. Werribee Bears captain Tiani Kani was full of praise for her side, crediting their resilience and ability to take on any challenge thrown their way. Werribee will be looking to draw on all of their experience when they take on a young Altona side this Saturday.

Waverley panthers

Waverley wore red and black as their club colours and was based at Central Reserve in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Waverley. They changed their name to Waverley to better reflect their representation of the region, and adopted the nickname Panthers in The club was promoted at short notice to the 1st Division in to fill the spot left after Moorabbin was suspended from the Association. The club's breakthrough year came in under the coaching of Ian Thorogood when, despite competing in just their second season in the top division, they claimed the premiership with a point victory over Port Melbourne in the Grand Final at Port Melbourne's home ground. The following season they met again in the decider, but this time Port Melbourne was too strong. In they finished third, but in the club finished last and was relegated to Division 2, ending its nine-year stint in the top division. The club struggled for support in Division 2, and was also hindered by the opening of VFL Park in nearby Mulgrave, as many locals preferred to watch the VFL game played at the ground every Saturday than watch the Panthers on a Sunday. The club won a premiership in

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Replicas all hang in the club rooms at Fregon reserve. Only five years after establishment, the Waverley Rugby League Club won its maiden premiership in They changed their name to Waverley to better reflect their representation of the region, and adopted the nickname Panthers in The Bulldogs. The inaugural playing strip resembled the Australia national rugby league team jersey. In the decade between and , the club also had its most successful period on the field, competing in seven grand finals during this time, winning three , and In , the club moved to the newly constructed club rooms and renovated ground facilities next door at Fregon reserve and have remained there since. The Panthers' new club rooms and ground were originally adjacent to Monash Medical Centre. The club's breakthrough year came in under the coaching of Ian Thorogood when, despite competing in just their second season in the top division, they claimed the premiership with a point victory over Port Melbourne in the Grand Final at Port Melbourne's home ground. The original jersey and colours featured lighter green and gold "V"s to differentiate it from the national team jersey. They dropped United out of their name when the name became available the original Burwood merged with Essex Heights to form Ashwood Football Club in Archived from the original on 17 June Victorian Football League. Both teams had a very successful first year, claiming inaugural premierships.

The Centre structure was originally made up of several affiliated Clubs, most attached to the local schools in the Waverley area. Athletes paid a small one off registration fee that was paid upfront upon registration, with an additional 10 cent fee paid per athlete per attendance. It was up to individual Club Team Managers to organise their Clubs athletes and supply officials on a weekly basis.

Later, white was added to the playing strip as well. This ground no longer exists as it was swallowed up by the expanding hospital. Tools Tools. Tools Tools. The first year was a good one for the newly formed club, which reached fourth position in the Victorian Rugby League competition, playing against well established and strong clubs. Recent Posts See All. Following the establishment of the club, the club's first home ground was found in the Glen Waverley area of Melbourne , Larpent Reserve. Only five years after establishment, the Waverley Rugby League Club won its maiden premiership in Article Talk. This ground no longer exists as it was swallowed up by the expanding hospital. In the club celebrated its 40th anniversary and in , the club won its first Senior Premiership in 29 years and 5th overall, when the Panthers defeated Truganina Rabbitohs Central Highlands Rugby League. Black Yellow Green Red White. In , the club relocated to Clayton , in what was then the City of Oakleigh.