Welcome to AFL Masters ACT
Masters football is for men and women aged 35 and over to continue to enjoy a kick, a run, and a beer with mates in a friendly, social and supportive environment. In the ACT, our players range from past champions in the ACTAFL to footy leagues from all over rural and urban Australia. Every year we introduce many new players to our great national game, who have never played Aussie Rules before!
Our motto is ‘Footy for Fun’ – so we look after each other on and off the field. We play virtually normal AFL rules, slightly modified to minimise the risk of injury. We get to exercise our competitive spirit in home carnivals and against teams from around the ACT and NSW region, including the South Coast, out West and up to the Illawarra, Sydney and the Hunter Region. We’ve also been very successful at the annual National Carnivals. In 2023, we’re heading to the Sunshine Coast, QLD to fill out the trophy cabinet again!
Our club places strong emphasis on including our families and children in all our events and activities.
Our season commences late March with a match every second Sunday from 1pm (the location does change). We training every Wednesday night from 7pm at Stirling Oval, Teesdale Close, Stirling. Over Summer we play a non-contact form of the game; 6pm on Wednesdays and 9am on Sundays.
Our season commences late March with a match every second Sunday from 1pm (the location does change). We training every Wednesday night from 7pm at Stirling Oval, Teesdale Close, Stirling. Over Summer we play a non-contact form of the game; 6pm on Wednesdays and 9am on Sundays.
Our season commences late March with a match every second Sunday from 1pm (the location does change). We training every Wednesday night from 7pm at Stirling Oval, Teesdale Close, Stirling. Over Summer we play a non-contact form of the game; 6pm on Wednesdays and 9am on Sundays.
Yes. Our ACT Club, combined with NSW, is affiliated with AFL Masters Australian Football (AFLM) at the national level. Check out the official AFL Masters website here.
Yes. Our ACT Club recognises the National AFL Masters’ Code of Conduct, which can be viewed here.
Yes. You MUST register with our Club prior to playing. You’re welcome to come and have a couple of runs at training or to view a match, but for insurance purposes, a player MUST be registered – it protects everyone!
Not as such. Our season generally consists of playing intra-club matches and other games against teams from Sydney, the Hunter Region, Illawarra and the South Coast. We also traditionally play a 3 match series against the Australian Defence College, Weston Creek.
Of course! The big annual event for AFLM is the National Carnival which is rotated among various State venues – the last week in September. In 2023, we head to the Sunshine Coast, QLD. The national carnival is an age-based competition.
That’s ok, we welcome all masters players, regardless of how long it’s been since you last pulled on the boots! Our Club’s focus on fitness and fun, so come out on the track for a run.
Come and try...
The great game of AFL Masters (AFLM) Australian Football provides the opportunity for male and female players 35 years and over to enjoy the game of Aussie Rules Football in a safe, supportive, family-orientated, and fun environment. So come on down and try!
We welcome all players, regardless of skill and experience – and no matter how long it’s been since you last had a run. Reach out via our contact form if you want to know more.
Registration...
Players’ registration fee for the 2023 season is $150, payable to the Membership Registrar. A ‘training-only’ option is also available (at only $20 per season), but please complete the registration form (see below link to download the form). Once completed and signed, please scan and email to Troy ‘Cuzzo’ Cousins or deliver in person at training.
We have a strict ‘No Registration – No Play or Train’ Policy!
AFL Masters Carnival | Latest News | by Andrew Nielsen
A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD…
Wednesday 5th September 2018
The Club and Personal Injury Insurance
This message is to remind all players that they are not covered for personal injury …. and if they wish to be covered then they need to seek separate cover from other sources. We highly recommend that all players have personal health insurance cover.
NOTE: AFL Masters ACT has taken out a BRONZE level of personal insurance cover with JLT Australia insurance brokers. For details of this policy, please read here. Your annual registration fee covers the cost of the Club’s BRONZE insurance policy.
Ambulance Transport
Steve Allen, Brian Stirling, Trevor Zeltner, Bob Corrigan, Bill Robbie, Alan Hartwell, Peter Scott, Gary Robb, Peter Summers, Andrew Moran, Wayne Bodsworth, Robert Blake, Brendan Heenan, Keith Jones, Geoff Deeble, Alan Reid, Mark Fairman, John Nugent, Andrew Fraser, Tony Curtis, Dave Skuta Peter Leeson, Rob Nisbet,
2005 – Jeff Garrett
2005 – Peter Skinner
2007 – Bryan Crowe
2013 – Bobbie Carson
1981 – Laurie Laffan
1982 – Laurie Laffan / Reg Fraenkel
1983 – Reg Fraenkel
1984 – Warren Casey
1985 – Phil Gouldson
1986 – 1989 Trevor Zeltner
1990 – 1995 Brian Stirling
1996 – Gary Robb
1997 – Gary Robb / Peter Summers
1998 – Andrew Moran
1999 – 2000 Keith Jones
2001 – 2005 Rob Nisbet
2006 – 2007 George Washington
2008 – 2010 Peter Leeson
2011 – Roger Ley
2012 – 2014 – Peter Hoefer
2015 – 2016 – Billy Phelan
2017 – Graeme Pocknee
2018 – Present – Matt Gately
2011 – 2012 – Matthew “Gators” Gately
2013-2015 – David “Jock” Girvan
2016/2017 – Marc “Locko” O’Loughlin
2018 – Present – Brendan (BG) Greenwood
1987 – Col Imre
1988 – Barrie Fort
1989 – Ken Grigg
1990 – John Mapely
1991 – Alan Duffy
1992 – Alan Duffy
1993 – Bob Hughes
1994 – Alan Duffy
1995 – Geoff Deeble
1996 – Bruce Robertson
1997 – Geoff McMahon
1998 – Mark Hofert
1999 – Mark Hofert
2000
Phil Adams (Supers) Alan Reid (Masters) Steve Bailey (Seniors)
2001
Steve Bailey (Seniors) Graeme Wilson (Seniors)
2002
Dave Knight (Supers) Gary Whytcross (Masters) John Edwards (Seniors)
2003
Phil Adams (Supers) Alan Reid (Masters) Graham Beech (Seniors)
2004
Phil Adams (Supers) Alan Reid (Masters) Bobby McPherson (Seniors) Mark Fairman (Seniors) Peter Hoefer (Seniors)
2005
Paddy Griffin
2010
Justin Fromm (Supers >35) Al Merritt (Masters >40) Dave Skuta (Seniors >45) Manny (Super Seniors >50) Robert Edwards (Veterans >55)
2011
Peter Skinner (Seniors >45) Peter Tomlinson (Veterans >55) Ange Napolitano (Super Seniors)
2012
Chris Clapton (Supers >35) Marc (Locky) O’Loughlin (Masters >40) Paul (Sleek) Lyons (Seniors >45) Kevin Mus (Super Seniors >50) Leigh (Dirk) McPhan (Veterans >55) – Best First Year Player- Malcolm Dick
2013
35s Luke Scott · 40s Shorty · 45s Matt (Coons) Cooney · 50s Emmanual (Manny) Delhaize · 55s Tomo · Best 1st year player: Dave Gollasch
2014
35s Brian (Morto) Morton · 40s Shorty · 45s Matthew (Gators) Gately & Eric (Bowie) Bowman · 50s Jeff (Jeffro) Garret · 55s Emanual (Manny) Delhaize · Best 1st year player: Nate (Nato) Muelenberg
2015
35s Luke Scott · 40s Adam Campbell · 45s Brendan (BG) Greenwood · 50s Stephen (Squirters) Darlington · 55s Pater Taylor (Petey T) · Best 1st year player: Brent (Doylie) Doyle
2018
40s Andrew Harper – 45s Mick Serena – 50s Stephen Darlington – 55s Rob Edwards – Best First Year Player – Brett
2010 – Bobby Carson
2011 – Jeff Garrett
2014 – Malcolm Dick
2015 – Graeme Pocknee
2016 – Malcolm Dick
2017 – Jeff Garrett
2018 – Brendan Greenwood
2016 (Tasmania) – “Player’s Player” Award (voted by all ACT Club representatives at the National Carnival) – Simon Tuan
2017 (Geelong) – Marc O’Loughlin, Charles Bishop, Leigh McPhan, Eric Bowman, Simon Platt
2018 (Coffs Harbour) – Simon Tuan, Daren Gration
2022 (Adelaide) – David (Jock) Girvan, Simon Tuan, Kate Greenacre, Kylie Guarino
COMMITTEE
President: Matthew Gately
Vice Presidents: Marc O’Loughlin/Luke Scott
Treasurer: Troy Cousins
Secretary: David Geremia
Webmaster: Malcolm Dick
Team Manager: Brendan Greenwood
Team Coach: Brendan Greenwood
Player Registrar: Troy Cousins
General Committee Members: Phil Chynoweth/Simon Mann
Bar Manager: Michael Serena
We would like to thank our major sponsor, Eastlake Football Club, for their continued financial support to the Club
Matt Gately, Club President