Emerald Football Club was one of the earlier Clubs in the Mountain District Football Association, as it was named, when first formed in 1905. In 1967, it became known as the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League. During its long and colorful history it has produced many outstanding players and administrators who began, and maintained, great standards and traditions.
At Emerald the recruiting of players for our junior and senior sides is most important, particularly the junior sides, as these players are the hope for the future.
One of the great strengths of the Club has been the calibre of players and committee persons from the early twenties up until the present. The Club is renowned for the strength of its administration and never say die spirit of players and supporters alike. THE EMERALD TRADITION
This Club spirit and tradition just does not happen, they are born on the formation of the Club, and all past and present members and supporters should be very proud of its foundation President and Committee who laid these foundations so many years ago. This undoubtedly was achieved from hard work, commanding respect, good behaviour, and total commitment, thus creating a Football Club that is held in high esteem.
It is up to our current members and supporters to see that this legacy continues in the future. Emerald's tradition is striving to win, refusing to accept defeat, being of good conduct on, and off, the field.
Another important part of our tradition is our Club colours. Initially our colours were blue and white, followed by green and gold, until what we have to-day, red and black. In the mid twenties we were nick named the ‘EMITES’, the thirties the ‘REDLEGS’, and later the "BOMBERS."
After some interupted years then a full season last year with a total rebuild around our coaching staff in both football and netball we look forward to a season of stability, improvement and of course success.
The club's committee is again stable with Mark Pedder at the helm and being abely assisted by Vice President Phil Allen. With a couple of departures at Committee level, we now have a new treasurer in Justin Burghardt. Juzzie is a perennial award winner with our football reserves side, a very successful young man in his own right recently completing accounting diploma's and a lawyer as well. Welcome aboard to the treasurers role Juzzie!
Our other returnees are stalwarts and Life Members Rod Smith & Bev White, Kylie Pedder, Mel Wilson, John Rich, Kelly Pascoe and Brad Bishop. New to the committee this year along with Juzzie is Amy Mitchell. Amy will be great with both socials and of course representing the netballers along with Bev.
Pre Season is well underway and with some new football and netball recruits this season we are well placed to be very competitive in season 2023.
If you are interested in playing either football or netball this season contact John Rich on 0421 778 046 or visit our facebook page and send us a message.
Have a question, don't hesitate to get in touch and we will get back to you ASAP.
436a Belgrave - Gembrook Road, Emerald Victoria 3782, Australia
Emerald Football Netball Club
436a Belgrave - Gembrook Road, Emerald, Victoria 3782, Australia
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