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Blackburn Football Club

Locality: Blackburn, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9894 1409

Address: Morton Park, Central Rd 3130 Blackburn, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.blackburnfc.com.au

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25.01.2022 BURNERS LEND A HAND Further insight into how the Mighty Burners made a great impact for the local community of Lakes Entrance, during the Clubs recent Player Camp. #oneclub #innercircle #staysafe

25.01.2022 SPONSOR UPDATE - LEXUS A heartfelt display of VICPOL blue lights up at the showroom of one of our Gold sponsors - LEXUS of Blackburn. In sad times like these, community spirit helps us to underpin local support.... Well done to Andrew & Sarah Moore of LEXUS Blackburn for their ongoing support. https://www.lexusofblackburn.com.au/ Hasten the Dawn #oneclub #blueburners

25.01.2022 Some simple tips and a great backyard drill comes to us from Paul Harman our Football Director for the Blackburn Juniors. Make sure you follow the BJFC page for other ideas that will sharpen the skills and keep us fit during our extended off season. #oneclub #goburners #staysafe

25.01.2022 Stay safe Burners... Some wise words from our Senior Head Coach - Brendan Allen showing the efforts being taken behind the scenes in staying connected, planning ahead for our talented men & women players and always caring for those that are close to us... #oneclub

25.01.2022 The Blackburn Football Club is pleased to announce the captains of our womens’ teams for 2021: Renee Johns (Premier) Felicity Langton (Reserves) Jules Hay... (Masters). Keep a lookout over the next few days as we provide profiles of the captains and announce the full leadership group of each team. #weareblackburn #aflw #EFNL #Jellis craig whitehorse

23.01.2022 Well done Johnsy and your team leaders for what will be another challenging season in EFNL Premier. There is much to look forward to on the park with some big rounds planned. These will showcase our Men’s and Women’s teams on the same day at the Panther Pit. #burners #supersaturdays #jelliscraigwhitehorse

23.01.2022 BRILLIANT BURNERS There can be no other words to describe the enjoyment and goodwill that our Club has felt after returning from Lakes Entrance for what was a once in a lifetime experience for our player group, Committee and supporters. Having set out to offer much needed support to the many families and businesses affected by recent hardships, we found so much more and were made incredibly welcome by all that we had the pleasure of meeting and sharing a great footy camp with.... Many thanks are extended to Senior Head Coach Brendan Allen (and Mum & Dad x) for his outstanding contribution, our Club Presidents Casey & Spencer, Scott Patterson - Head of Footy Department and our Treasurer Mike McCoy. Thanks also to our Committee and Lady volunteers in their efforts towards preparing meals and car pooling etc over the weekend. Welcome aboard AVIS Blackburn and thanks for your donation and that of other individuals for assisting with the cost of the Player transport for the weekend. Congratulations to our wonderful players, leaders, Coaches and Firey for their commitment to the cause, including our Juniors who were a stand out - we know that it will be remembered for a long time and will set up a great Season for all of us in 2020. #oneclub #weareblackburn #lakeslove See more

22.01.2022 Well done lads.. reward for hard work!

21.01.2022 We might not be able to play but we can train. Blackburns Womens Masters enjoying a Saturday morning kick at Morton Park. Feel free to join us 10.30 next Saturday.

20.01.2022 Oakleigh Chargers had their presentation night on Monday. Blackburn are once again well represented as the girls head into the first round of the season. cong...ratulations To Olivia Barton Taylah Morton Emma Chamberlain Brooke Vickers, Erin Woodford, Lily Hart, Charlotte van der Viles. Chargers take on Murray Bushrangers in the curtain raiser to the Mens Collingwood V Richmond AFL Marsh Series game in Wangaratta. Good Luck for the season ahead. Blackburn Junior Football Club Blackburn Womens Football Blackburn Football Club #WeAreBlackburn See more

20.01.2022 TRAINER COURSES | Follow the link below for all the 2020 Trainer Course info! https://bit.ly/2Y4SclR

20.01.2022 With the sun shining, its a great time to work on your skills. Paul Harman, our Director of Coaching has put together another great video for this weeks challe...nge. We have some $5 McDonalds vouchers to give away to the best videos submitted of you kicking a dribble kick goal. To enter simple use the #burnersdribblegoals and tag us so we can see your video. #weareblackburn #burnersweeklyskillschallenge #juniorfooty #bjfc #goburners

19.01.2022 Get set for some exciting footy in 2021!

18.01.2022 President's Message The Club extends our very best thoughts to all our loyal Members and supporters at this difficult time and hope that the Easter weekend has offered a timely reminder of what friends and families mean to us all. As most of our catch ups are now via web based means, the Senior Committee and Football Department, including Coaches & Players are working on some exciting news and information feeds to share with the Burner faithful in the coming weeks, so stay tune to the FB page and our website blackburnfc.com.au for more details and content. To kick things off, our President, Casey Johnson has some words of support for us all. #oneclub #goburners https://www.youtube.com/embed/8zJXhftC2iY

18.01.2022 Great idea Girls!

18.01.2022 Great to see another Burner in the #13 for the Dees: Mia Kendall. All the best for the 2021 season Mia from all of us at Blackburn Football Club. #blackburnwomensfootball #oneclub

18.01.2022 The Blackburn Football Club is looking for new players to join our Masters’ team in 2021. It's lots of fun but don't just take our word for it, check out the attached video, to hear from some of our players: https://drive.google.com//1U94n23XA4rFA2FZWgVeQuTCDPN/view

17.01.2022 NEW SPONSOR We are very pleased to announce another new club sponsor - BODY FIT TRAINING BLACKBURN - who are having their Grand opening this Sat. morning (8am to 11am) at 1 Cottage St, Blackburn (see flyer below - and check out the freebies). Body Fit Training is the hottest new global fitness community no contract, just fitness. Your membership includes unlimited 50 minute classes, globally superior heart rate technology, access to all studios, and progressive programming.... Every program is personally designed by Cameron Falloon, who has had an extensive career as the strength & conditioning coach for elite sporting teams, including AFL teams Geelong, Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide. Expect to be challenged .. expect to reduce fat and grow lean muscle expect to get more variety than you ever had before and most importantly, expect to HAVE FUN!! For more information, click on the following link and have a look at their website - www.bodyfittraining.com/club/blackburn They are also setting aside a limited number of special membership packages for the BFC community - and so anyone from the mighty Burners who mentions this will automatically qualify. So get on down and see what it is all about - and if nothing else, enjoy a great FREE coffee being supplied by another new club sponsor, BODGOS!!

17.01.2022 Good Luck Girls..the Club recognises the incredible commitment over many years that you have each made to be recognised at this level.. much reward for your hard work

17.01.2022 Congratulations Mia - reward for all your hard work.. #oneclub

16.01.2022 BURNERS Sponsorship Directory There has never been a better time to get behind our new and long standing Club sponsors and give them our support. Many of these loyal businesses are run by hard working local Blackburn supporters, current/past players and their families, who would welcome the extra effort and of course sales for all they do for us. .. see the following link to behind them NOW.. https://blackburnfc.com.au/sponsors-business-directory/ #oneclub

16.01.2022 JUNIOR Registration Day is coming. Get down to Morton Park Sunday February 7

14.01.2022 With the hint of footy being not too far away, we are looking for more players to join our Womens Masters team. This is a great initiative of the Club to expan...d our football program to 10 female teams!. No experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun and score a few goals. So if you are over 35 and would like to have a kick, then please contact Andrew Buckland, Coach, 0477308832 Craig Smith, Coordinator, 0425801545. See more

13.01.2022 HEY MUMS, why should the kids have all the fun? Heres your chance to give footy a go with a bit of a kick followed by coffee. When: Saturday July 4 & 11 Time: 10.30am Where: Morton Park.

12.01.2022 GREAT NEWS for ex Blackburn Junior Xavier O'Neill as he makes his long awaited AFL debut for the West Coast Eagles v Giants today at Optus Stadium. The whole Club congratulates X for earning the ultimate reward for his dedication and hard work over the years and we wish him well for what we hope will be a fruitful career in the big league. See the moment X gets the good news here and let it be the springboard for all those little Burners that dream the dream for taking the next big step .. https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au//o-neill-ready-to-seize #oneclub #goburners

12.01.2022 BEERSHEBA BURNER - William (Bill) Bernard Heppner With remembrance day approaching, the recent 103yr anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba and specifically the charge of the Light Brigade still retains special significance in the minds of many Australians. With all brigades of both mounted divisions already committed to the battle to capture Beersheba, the only brigade available was the 4th Light Horse Brigade. These swordless mounted infantrymen galloped over the plain, ri...ding towards the town and a redoubt supported by entrenchments on a mound of Tel es Saba south-east of Beersheba. The 4th Light Horse Regiment on the right jumped trenches before turning to make a dismounted attack on the Ottoman infantry in the trenches, gun pits, and redoubts, with their heroic actions helping to shorten the war in that part of the conflict. Amongst the 4LHR was Private Bill Heppner, a 22 year old Orchard man from Emerald, Victoria who enlisted on 7 January 1916 and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919. Following his return, Bill would become a local legend in many ways. He became a Lilydale Gift running champion, expert marksman and was a star winger for the Burners in the 1920 - 1930's. He played in the Club's 1930 premiership team and coached the Club's 1933 premiership. He was Shire President 1942-3 and Mayor of Nunawading 1954-5, 1958-9. He served a total of 26 years on the Council. There is even a street named after him in Blackburn Nth, opposite Blackburn High School. Bill would leave his mark in many ways and it is his story amongst many others from our great suburb and Club that is told in great detail in the upcoming History of the Blackburn Football Club which has been lovingly written by James Nicolas and will be enjoyed by all. #oneclub #lestweforforget https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/E84287

12.01.2022 Congratulations Jules and best wishes for what will be an exciting inaugural season for Bucks and the group!

11.01.2022 Well done Flick and your fellow leaders in being selected to lead a talented squad under David’s leadership for the 2021 season. We look forward to seeing the results.

10.01.2022 The Blackburn Football Club is pleased to announce that Mia Kendall has been drafted to the Melbourne Football Club. Her selection reflects many years of hard work at the Blackburn Football Club and NAB Eastern Rangers. Congratulations Mia! #weareblackburn #AFLWdraft #aflw #EFNL

09.01.2022 CommBankCan! Especially the case when Layla Nehme - Commonwealth Bank- Blackburn Nth. Branch Manager decided that the Blackburn Football Club would be a worthy recipient of a $500 Community Grant for the 2020 season. In what are unpredictable times, it is good to know CommBank recognise our Club community values and recognise the hard work of our families, volunteers and loyal supporters. The donation, which may become an annual gift, will be a welcome contribution towards t...he purchase of 35 new football jumpers for our Womens Senior Football program. For the first time in the clubs 117 year history the club will feature 3 Womens teams, therefore setting our club on a path towards future prosperity. Our high standard Junior girls program represents the pinnacle of female sport in the State and it is a tribute to all involved. Pictured are Club Sec. Darren Adey (L) and President Casey Johnson accepting the cheque and passing due recognition to CommBank for their worthy contribution. https://www.commbank.com.au/ blackburnwomensfootball blackburngirlsfootball See more

09.01.2022 We need your help to complete the following confidential survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CH5YCZ8. As part of its initiative to level the playing field for women and girls in sport, the state government is undertaking a Female Friendly Club Culture Survey This is an important survey which will go towards state funding and support of our great club. (In fact we need to complete it as part of the funding agreement for the new clubrooms). Anyone associated with the club c...an respond: Male or female; Players, parents or partners; Committee members, coaches, team managers, trainers, officials etc. The results will be shared with the club. As a club we are immensely proud of our female football program: its size; its strength; its members and its culture. However, there is always room for improvement, so we welcome your feedback. It would be appreciated if you could complete the survey as soon as possible. See more

09.01.2022 HEY MUMS, why should the kids have all the fun? Here’s your chance to give footy a go with a bit of a kick followed by coffee. When: Saturday July 4 & 11 Time: 10.30am Where: Morton Park.

08.01.2022 On Wednesday the Womens Teams were involved in a virtual "Zoom" meeting in which Senior Head Coach Leeann Gill announced the 2020 Team Captains. Little did they know that one of the participants would create so much hype. #letsblackburndownthehouse

08.01.2022 THE BEANIE IS BACK! Thats right, the iconic blue Big Freeze beanie is back again in 2020! Every year a new beanie is designed and only a limited number are produced. Purchase your iconic beanie now and join the FightMND Army to help fight The "Beast that is MND. Dont miss out! https://shoutforgood.com/embed/lightbox... BUY NOW Big Freeze 6 is taking on a different look to previous campaigns as a result of the many challenges and lifestyle changes that COVID-19 presents. One thing that remains constant though is that despite the uncertainty in the community, our fight against The Beast must go on. The fight cannot be postponed, it cannot be cancelled; MND does not stop and neither can we. The Beast is still out there so our commitment to fighting it is as important now as it has ever been, especially as MND sufferers are one of the most vulnerable communities due to the current health crisis. Since day one, the beanie has been the symbol of our fight and it has been you, the FightMND Army, that have made it so symbolic through your amazing support. Our beanies always sell out quickly, so dont delay in ordering your new one. Unfortunately, due to uncertainty around the AFL 2020 season, the traditional Queens Birthday match and Big Freeze at the G in June wont go ahead as planned. In the meantime, your continued support is appreciated, and we look forward to seeing our new beanies, being worn proudly out in the community very soon. #bigfreeze6 #burnersinbeanies #oneclub

08.01.2022 Get ready for some excitement in 2021. Let’s hear again from our excited President as he shares some personal insights as well as big plans for the Season. #oneclub #burnerboss

07.01.2022 The Eastern Football Netball League is proud to again be supporting the #Sockit2MND awareness round for Fight MND on June 19-21. Big Freeze socks are now avail...able to purchase, with all profits from the sale of socks directed towards endeavours to find effective treatments and a cure for motor neurone disease. Sales close March 25. For more information or to purchase socks, click here: bit.ly/2HGfupb

07.01.2022 And it just keeps getting better.. #oneclub #goburners

07.01.2022 What a day for the Brilliant Burners as they came to play and backed Coach Paul Breen in playing an attacking game and winning by 14pts and return to A Grade (Prem) where they have stayed! After being so close for a few years it was a fitting reward for such a young and talented group led by Steve Cochrane as Captain, who also took out the Gordon Parker Medal for BOG and would later Coach the Seniors for 3yrs. This great day is also captured in our upcoming Club History book where we interview the President at the time Pete Jago for some insights on the Premiership.

06.01.2022 In an exiting development, we welcome a new partnership to add some sizzle to our digital platforms in 2021.

06.01.2022 We might not be able to play but we can train. Blackburn's Womens Masters enjoying a Saturday morning kick at Morton Park. Feel free to join us 10.30 next Saturday.

06.01.2022 Thanks Paul - Great progress

05.01.2022 Thanks to Stephen Le Get and the team at Jellis Craig (Whitehorse) for their continued support of the Mighty Burners. Make sure you contact their office for all your Real Estate needs..

05.01.2022 BFC 2020 Major Raffle Draw

04.01.2022 With the spread of COVID-19 increasing across Victoria the Eastern Football Netball League has made the decision to IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND ALL TRAINING, practice matches and events across the entire Competition until further notice. The League reiterated that the safety and welfare of our players, volunteers, officials and their families are our number one priority. We have communicated internally throughout our Coaching staff and Senior Leaders the importance of taking the nece...ssary action to ensure we are not, by our actions, spreading COVID-19 throughout the community. Remember, if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or require any further information, please refer to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Please continue to practice basic protective measures and good hand hygiene day to day. We will endeavour to keep you updated as new information comes to hand. In the meantime, stay safe and look out for each other. Casey Johnson President Blackburn FC Inc.

04.01.2022 Who has which pick in tomorrow night's NAB #AFLWDraft? Here's the final order: https://afl.to/3cXm6hE You can watch it unfold LIVE from 7pm AEDT at womens.afl, AFL.com.au, the Official AFLW App and over on Facebook.

03.01.2022 #InFocus2020 | Taking the next step has been the theme at Morton Park this pre-season, as Blackburn Football Clubs senior mens and womens outfits look to better respective grand final and semi-final appearances. MORE: bit.ly/2T8L6cf

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE:- SEASON CANCELLATION SENIOR FOOTBALL & NETBALL

02.01.2022 Presidents Message The Club extends our very best thoughts to all our loyal Members and supporters at this difficult time and hope that the Easter weekend has offered a timely reminder of what friends and families mean to us all. As most of our catch ups are now via web based means, the Senior Committee and Football Department, including Coaches & Players are working on some exciting news and information feeds to share with the Burner faithful in the coming weeks, so stay tune to the FB page and our website blackburnfc.com.au for more details and content. To kick things off, our President, Casey Johnson has some words of support for us all. #oneclub #goburners https://www.youtube.com/embed/8zJXhftC2iY

02.01.2022 VALE - GARRY COUPER To BFC Members, Past & Present Players and Supporters. It is with deep sadness that the Club announces the passing of past player Garry Couper on Wednesday 17th June (45yrs). ... Garry grew up in the Blackburn area, and played footy and cricket with the Burners for a number of years from the early 90s. Coups was highly regarded amongst the BFC community, both as a player and a teammate and was well known to many people still involved at the Club today. He will be fondly remembered and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. RIP Coups

02.01.2022 GREAT NEWS for ex Blackburn Junior Xavier ONeill as he makes his long awaited AFL debut for the West Coast Eagles v Giants today at Optus Stadium. The whole Club congratulates X for earning the ultimate reward for his dedication and hard work over the years and we wish him well for what we hope will be a fruitful career in the big league. See the moment X gets the good news here and let it be the springboard for all those little Burners that dream the dream for taking the next big step .. https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au//o-neill-ready-to-seize #oneclub #goburners

01.01.2022 Great to get the Womens and Mens playing groups together for some shared drills...... hard to tell who was sharper wth the hands!

01.01.2022 HISTORY BOOK - OUT NOW The Club is extremely proud to announce that the long awaited publication of the History of the Blackburn Football Club is now published, printed and available for immediate SALE. In what has become an amazing literary achievement, James Nicolas has spent nearly 6 years researching and writing about our famous Club and has produced what will become a "must have" for all Burner past and present players and the their families. It is a special story which... captures the significance of our community spirit and culture, both on and off the field. Juniors Football including our much lauded Girls/Womens program is also covered in great detail. The Club will conduct a special launch in the coming months but we are pleased to offer this one off opportunity to the "faithful". Click on the link below to see Club President Casey Johnson and Vice President Mick Tuminello giving a sneak peak of this great work. ORDER your copy today and in time for XMAS delivery - you will love it!! #oneclub #bestburnerbook https://blackburnfc.com.au/20//09/bfc-history-book-launch/ https://blackburnfc.com.au/senior-club-merchandise/

01.01.2022 Go Olivia Barton

01.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET In 2020, Australia marks 105 years since the Gallipoli campagn and 75 years since Victory in the Pacific and the end of the Second World War. Whilst RSLs, have made the difficult decision to cancel local Anzac Day services, we know all Aussies and their Kiwi cousins will be reaching out to loved ones and giving thanks to all those men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice and others that currently serve our Nation proudly. It is with this thought that, in...stead of attending our regular Dawn Service with the members of the Blackburn RSL, our great Club (Committee, Players & Members) pay due homage to the lads with a tribute to one of their esteemed leaders Mr Jim Marshall in sharing some of his reflections of what this day especially means to him. Jim has been a great supporter of the Club and in our events and efforts to assist his members. Whilst we cant catch up tomorrow and to host, what would have been a mouth watering Anzac Day clash with Sth Croydon FC, we have offered to host the RSLs Gunfire salute service in 2021 in our new Clubrooms which should be a special occasion together. We know many Burners will be lighting a candle as part of the "stand to" campaign at the bottom of their driveway as a mark of respect and in place of attending local services - so well done to all and make sure you post a few photos here for us all to see. For our Junior Burners that would like to learn more about our ANZAC tradition and story, visit anzacportal.dva.gov.au In addition and in place of buying your annual poppy, please consider making a contribution to the Anzac Day Appeal. Your gift can help provide veterans with crisis accommodation, emergency financial help, or physical and mental health support.://anzacappeal.com.au/ #lestweforget #oneclub #anzacday Photo credits: Renato Vizzarri See more