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North Geelong Warriors FC

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25.01.2022 PLAYERS WANTED The North Geelong Warriors are looking for players for its Under 12 and Under 13 teams. All players interested are welcome. Contact [email protected] if you would like to come out and play with the Warriors.

25.01.2022 PARTNERSHIP UPDATE: Thank you again to Bendigo Bank - Lara District Community Enterprise - for their incredible support of the North Geelong Warriors, as a part of its 2020 Community Investment scheme. Their contribution will ensure the Warriors can finish off our lower grounds development with a magnificent fence.... This is all made possible by the support the LDCE received from those who bank with Bendigo Bank. So lets ensure we support them.

25.01.2022 Good luck to our dear friends Sydney United 58 FC this weekend in their Grand Final chase in the Football NSW National Premier Leagues

24.01.2022 Welcome back to 2020 football with our community football teams back in action. It has been a long and sometimes painful wait, so congratulations to all the players, parents and volunteers for making it happen...!

24.01.2022 New year, new fixture! 2021 Senior Mens Round 1 will be held at Elcho Park on Saturday 20th March against Northcote City Hercules. Our last fixture is away at Lawton Park Reserve against Langwarrin SC on Saturday 4th September.... Details on upcoming preseason friendly matches to be announced shortly. Follow the link for full season details. https://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi #WarriorPride

23.01.2022 TRIALS | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST From Director Football, Josip Skoko (pictured) Senior Group U19 & U21 for 2021... To all those interested in joining the North Geelong Warriors in 2021 please fill in the jot form attached below to submit your interest in trials. Trials will be held at the Warriors home Elcho Park in Lara. Dates are still to be announced as we wait for Football Victoria trial dates to be released shortly. Please note that Senior team trials are invitation only. This program is your pathway to the senior team. https://form.jotform.com/202948496360868 [Please note: John Travolta will not be attending trials]

23.01.2022 LAST CHANCE.... to secure your North Geelong Warriors merch for 2020. Whilst we are all shattered the NPL Senior season for 2020 is on hold, Warrior pride continues. Click on to this link to show your colours in 2020: http://www.ngwfc.com.au/membership/membership-packages/... Available are: Kids Packs: $59 (includes postage) The North Fans Pack (adult): $134 (includes postage) Any North Fans Pack purchased will also entitle the purchaser to full membership rights for the 2020 year. (Please note, that those who have already registered for membership will receive their pack in the coming days, if not already received).

22.01.2022 PLAYER TRIAL DETAILS North Geelong Warriors trials for 2021 season Elcho Park... Arrival 5pm 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm KEY DATES: Monday 16 November - U16 Tuesday 17 November - U14 & U15 Wednesday 18 November - Rest day Thursday 19 November - U14 & U16 Fridy 20 November - U12/13 & U15 Monday 23 November - U16 Tuesday 24 November - U14 & U15 Wednesday 25 November - Rest day Thursday 26 November - U14 & U16 Fridy 27 November - U12/13 & U15 Sat 28th November - U12/13 if required 1:00pm - 2:15 pm All players need to arrive by 5pm to register. All players wishing to trial need to fill in the jotform if they haven’t already. https://form.jotform.com/202913280499056 Players can wear any kit but need shinpads as games will be played.

22.01.2022 Images from Sunday's SL3-WEST Round 6 - TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH - Warriors Senior Women Altona Magic Soccer Club! Courtesy of Mark Tizard, Shots-On-Target Photography. #WarriorPride

22.01.2022 Another great day of football from Elcho Park...! Thankful we can keep the kids playing

20.01.2022 "Let there be light...!".... the development of the lower pitches is looking bright with light poles and fittings on their way to Elcho Park.

20.01.2022 REMINDER With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases being reported across Victoria this week, please ensure that all participants report to training this week in line with State Government and Football Victoria guidelines. (i.e. do not attend if you feel unwell, social distance where possible, use hand-sanitiser etc) We note that a number of schools in the Geelong region have been closed as a consequence of potential COVID-19 cases. If you attend those schools or are in dir...ect contact with someone who has attended those schools, it is important that you do no attend training until which time the school is cleared of any adverse finding or the required period of self-isolation is observed. Please note that President John Didulica is going way overboard in the picture below, but the poor guy is either trapped in Melbourne or auditioning for Bane from Batman. If you require more information, you should consult the Football Victoria website at: www.footballvictoria.com.au

19.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS | "WERE BACK!" The North Geelong Warriors NPL Mens Senior Team will be coming out to play on Sunday 26 July 2020, with Football Federation Victoria confirming the re-start date of the season. Warriors Football Director, Josip Skoko said:... "Once the government gave the all clear, we were always committed to playing this season. There was never a doubt in our mind. All of our players and coaches deserve the opportunity to develop and enjoy their football. To lose a season is something a footballer can never get back. Our next challenge is to get The North Fans back on the terraces."

19.01.2022 The sun was out and the spirits were high after another successful weekend of matches across community football. As we get more certainty over the next few days, we will let families know what impact tighter State Government restrictions will have on keeping football going. For the overall health and well-being of our members, we have a commitment to keep training and matches going as long as we are permitted to do so. However, we will always be guided first and foremost by public health considerations.

19.01.2022 Thanks to those who helped out at the Working on Saturday. A good start - but as always alot of work left to do...!

18.01.2022 WORKING BEE REMINDER From 9am this Saturday, the Warriors will be conducting a working bee, focussing on the new redevelopment of the lower pitches. There will be a range of tasks to be done so young and old, strong and not so strong are all welcome and encouraged to attend.... There will be plenty of work for the kids as well.

18.01.2022 CITY OF GREATER GEELONG ELECTIONS | All the best of luck to our great supporter Eddy Kontelj who continues to work hard for his constituents and for sporting clubs across the Northern region. Thanks Eddy and good luck...

18.01.2022 WEEKEND FOOTBALL | IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT North Geelong Warriors will be hosting a full round of junior matches across this weekend. Again, we are delighted to be able to host these matches to ensure our kids (and parents) can continue to have fun during this uncertain and potentially difficult time.... To ensure the safety of all participants, we will be operating the match day in line with those standards outlined by the State Government and Football Victoria. For example: players should arrive no more than 15 minutes before kick off and leave immediately after their match; spectators for matches should not congregate in groups of more than 10 and each group should spread out across the venue; social distancing must be observed by all. The Warriors will serve take away coffee on match day but there will be no kitchen or bar facilities made available. Detailed information is available from Sport and Recreation Victoria (at www.sport.vic.gov.au) and Football Victoria (www.footballvictoria.com.au) and anybody requiring more information should consult these platforms. Thank you all again for your understanding and patience as our volunteers work hard to bring the matches to life.

18.01.2022 We welcome the resumption of contact training for juniors

17.01.2022 NEWS | VILLAWOOD PROPERTIES SPONSOR 2020 Villawood Properties, which has 30 years experience and is one of Australias largest trusted land developers, has signed on as a sponsor of the North Geelong Warriors FC for the 2020 season. With a proven track record in delivering innovative, community-focused developments, Villawood boasts a portfolio of over 50 completed residential projects that its residents are genuinely proud to call home.... Its latest development is in the Coridale Estate in Lara West and Villawood is incredibly proud to sponsor North Geelong Warriors SC and share in their ethos of forging strong communities and being the best on field. Coridale is located in Lara West and is a 1100+ lot premium community that has its exclusive residents Club Coridale which includes swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, function room, caf, parents room and more. Located close to the Lara Town Centre, Lara Station, retail, schools, it has all the amenity one needs in life. The Board of the North Geelong Warriors would like to thank Villawood Properties, the Developer of the Coridale Estate in Lara West, for joining our illustrious club sponsors. We warmly welcome Villawood to our wonderful club, stated Warriors president John Didulica. For more information please visit www.coridale.com.au or visit the Coridale Land Sales Office at 155 Patullos Road, Lara 3212. #Club&Country #WarriorPride

16.01.2022 With stage 3 restrictions being implemented across Geelong from 11.59pm tonight, there will be no further training or matches for the next six weeks. If the tightened restrictions have the desired effect, we look forward to re-starting on 13 September. Thank you to all our volunteers for their efforts in even allowing the season to get this far and to our members and players for being so patient.... Stay healthy and we are looking forward to "coming out play" at a ground near you some time soon.

16.01.2022 The Boys are Back In Town...! Sunday was another big day of football at Elcho Park with our boys teams in action....

16.01.2022 WARRIORS Senior Women SL3 WEST, this Saturday Round 7 at Elcho Park North Melbourne Athletic FC. Ajmo!! #WarriorPride

16.01.2022 The North Geelong Warriors would like to recognise the tragic passing of Ana Trupkovic last week. The entire North Geelong and broader Croatian community share the familys sense of loss, with Ana being the much-loved mother of current North Geelong Warriors Board Member and player, Tom Trupkovic. On behalf of the clubs members and supporters, we share our deepest sympathies with her surviving husband Franjo and daughters Sandra and Belinda, as well as their own extended fam...ilies. Rest In Gods Peace. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at the funeral this Thursday is restricted. For those wishing to observe the funeral service, the family has kindly shared this link: https://aperturefilms.com.au/live?v=nXhQVosvtJI

15.01.2022 To the Warriors family, We are planning a working bee / clean up for Saturday the 21st of November at Elcho Park. On the day we will have the following jobs to be completed so if you have some equipment you would like to bring along feel free to do so.... Grass cutting - bring whipper snippers or mowers to mow in areas off the pitches Rock collecting - bring buckets, small shovels to pick rocks up from new pitch 2 Turbo wash / clean of club seat/stairs - bring turbo wash Rubbish removal - general clean up around trees and club Portable change room clean - removal of rubbish, wipe good clean Everyone welcome and especially younger kids to help with the rock collecting from pitch .

15.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ---------- Due to the recent rises of Covid-19 cases in Victoria, the State Goverment has imposed a STATEWIDE LOCKDOWN AND ALL FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE SUSPENDED from 11:59pm Thursday May 27 to 11:59pm Thursday June 3, 2021.... ALL TEAMS (Juniors/Seniors) during the lockdown period mentioned above: NO TRAINING. MATCHES POSTPONED. https://www.footballvictoria.com.au//football-suspended-fo ---------- Please standby for more information and instruction from your team officials as we seek more clarification moving forward after the 7 - Day Lockdown.

15.01.2022 SUNDAY FOOTBALL Elcho Park will host another round of community junior football tomorrow, Sunday 26 July. In line with Football Victoria requirements, all attendees will be required to sign-in to ensure contact tracing can take place if needed. The club will have hard copies available on the day. ... To ensure the club minimises any risks it will not be serving any food or coffee at Elcho Park. Whilst we understand food service is still ongoing across Geelong, the requirements for doing so imposes too great a burden on untrained volunteers and we want to minimise risk wherever possible.

15.01.2022 Expressions of Interest. Junior Boys NPL Trials for 2021 To all those interested in joining the North Geelong Warriors in 2021 please fill in the Jot form attached below to submit your interested in trials.... Trials will be held at the Warriors home Elcho Park in Lara. Dates are still to be announced as we await for the Football Victoria trial dates to be released in the coming days. The age group of JBNPL in 2021 are U14s, U15s, U16s and U17s. Further details to be announced shortly regarding trials for the younger age groups and for the Senior program https://form.jotform.com/202913280499056

14.01.2022 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Member This weekend marks the long-awaited commencement of community football in Geelong.... It comes at a time of heightened anxiety across the community as we grapple with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandably creating significant anxiety across the state and many people across the North Geelong Warriors community. To a large degree, we hope that re-commencing soccer can restore some normality to our lives and bring some measure of happiness, particularly to those families who may have been personally impacted upon by the consequences of COVID-19. Firstly, it is important that everyone knows that the club is committed to the health of every participant and will be doing everything within its power to ensure 100% compliance with Football Victoria and State Government directives around the management of football training and matches. Beyond this additional work, the ongoing uncertainty and shifting requirements has made the job of delivering football even more challenging for our many volunteers. COVID-19 has disrupted planning at every level and disturbed supply chains - which means things that we take for granted such as fixturing, ground availability, equipment and apparel (gear) is being impacted upon. Our many volunteers have never worked in a more complex environment. Yet, our volunteers are still subject to the same anxieties and pressures that each of us is feeling through this pandemic. As a consequence of this, I would ask that all of our members be as patient and as understanding as possible. Our volunteers are working their hardest to deliver the best possible outcomes for all players. Sometimes, they simply will not be able to solve every problem - as it has been caused by something outside of the clubs control. Thank you all in advance for your patience, appreciation and understanding of the work being done by the volunteers during a period of unprecedented challenges. It is the only way that we will be able to survive this season. We wish all the players and their parents the best possible start to this weekends round of matches. Warmest Regards, John Didulica President

14.01.2022 WARRIORS Senior Men #NPL2 Round 10 It's another home fixture on Saturday! This week at Elcho Park Manningham United Blues FC #WarriorPride

14.01.2022 BENCHWARMERS | So thankful for the support of our great volunteers - coming off the bench at this important time to help the mighty Warriors...! New benches - Installed Big thank you to project leader Vinko Ljubljanovic

14.01.2022 SHOUT-OUT: To the North Geelong Warriors under 16 girls team who kick off their season today at Stead Park at 1pm. Wish them luck as they take on Geelong Galaxy under 18 reserves.

12.01.2022 Hey hey its almost Fathers Day! Keep dad feeling comfy and looking cool whilst also supporting our 46th Australian Croatian soccer Tournament fundraising initiative. Presidents Edition Collector unisex crews and hoodies are available to purchase here... >>>> https://bit.ly/2Wz2cCN Premium quality branded jumpers featuring a Warriors tournament print from our limited edition Metal Collection. Free delivery Australia wide. (NB Australia Post is taking slower than usual so allow ample time for delivery)

11.01.2022 WATCH | The video that won the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup... starring our beloved Elcho Park and our very own superfan Isabella Knezevic

11.01.2022 Our Under 12 Girls were in action today at a sunny Elcho Park . A great match against Surf Coast with the girls lucky enough to score seven goals in an entertaining win.

11.01.2022 We havent forgotten! From all of us at North Geelong Warriors FC, wishing all fathers, a very Happy Fathers Day! Sretan Oev Dan! We love you dad! ... #WarriorPride

11.01.2022 Boxing Day Disco 2020 - Brilliant kolo from Warriors Youth Entertainment by Major Minor

10.01.2022 Our very own Michael Pinjuh Music providing some much needed iso entertainment tonight - LIVE... TUNE IN NOW!! Thanks Michael!

10.01.2022 On behalf of Western United, please find attached link to complimentray membership offer available (non-exclusively) to North Geelong Warriors supporters. We look forward to as many of our members supporting the A-League during 2021 after such a long break from football. With a General 3 Membership you can experience the game from seating bays in the corner or behind the goal. Bring your friends and show your support for the green and black and enjoy a casual, family-friendly... atmosphere. Membership Benefits Access to 3 home games in Melbourne, Ballarat and Geelong 10% discount on additional match day tickets 15% discount on merchandise Plus much more! What to do next To redeem your complimentary membership, simply click the button below and complete the form. https://wufc.wufoo.com/forms/r1r00yah0vfn61t/

09.01.2022 NEWS: NORTH GEELONG WARRIORS Junior Trials commenced this week, but late EOIs for U12/13s still being accepted...

09.01.2022 #NPL2 Round 11 this Saturday WARRIORS Senior Men Langwarrin Soccer Club at Elcho Park. #WarriorPride

08.01.2022 Boxing Day Disco 2020 is officially sold out #BDD20

08.01.2022 Who's the Boss...?

08.01.2022 The North Geelong Warriors is proud to announce it has been successful in receiving a $10,000 Grant from the Minister for Community Sport, the Hon Ross Spence, for the 2020/21 Warriors Womens Gala. The Warriors introduced the Gala in 2019 to evolve its commitment to recognising the contribution of girls and women to the club. Last years sell out event was a huge success, with FFA Chair Chris Nikou, Football Victoria President Kimon Taliadoros, local State Member John Eren a...nd GRFC Chair Jo Plummer all in attendance. NGWFC President John Didulica: "As a board we believed in recognising the past, present and future contribution to the Warriors that has been made by many girls and women. "Each has helped build our club, and were pleased to have such emphatic government support to continue this concept". Head of the Warriors girls and womens programme, Maria Spehar, says it shows the club is continuing to head in the right direction. "We have gone from having less than 20 girls five or six years ago to now having well over 100 for this season. In recent years we completed new dressing room facilities that can be used exclusively by the girls and womens teams and once we finish the current re-development of our lower pitches, the offerings for our players will be second to none."

08.01.2022 BECOME A WARRIOR.... ...by joining the best in the business and putting on the Red, White and Blue of the North Geelong Warriors and create friends for life. The club is currently finalising its squads for the 2020 season and has opportunities for Under 12 and Under 13 Boys within our community football programme, with three or four places available within each team (including goalkeepers).... If you have an interest or would require more details, contact the Club on [email protected]

08.01.2022 NEWS - SENIOR SQUAD PLAYER SIGNING We are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian Tyrin Hutchings. The defender/midfielder was previously a member of Calgary Foothills FC in Canada and had also spent time in Sweden competing for FC Gute. Hutchings then went on playing for Calgary Foothills FC & Calgary Cavalry back in Canada before landing in Australia in 2019 and spending last season at Corio SC. ... The 28 year old on signing for the Warriors: Im extremely excited to be part of a club with a winning pedigree here in Geelong. The success that North has had speaks for itself, be that from its youth to seniors. The people in and around are fantastic. Its a pleasure and a privilege to be a part of this group and I cant wait for the season to kick on. We have a great group of guys here. The culture is fantastic with a good mix of youth and experience. I think we have the right recipe for a successful season and can push on for a promotion spot. Please welcome Tyrin to Elcho Park as we wish him the absolute best to the season ahead. The Warriors 2020 Senior Mens squad so far includes the following players: Ryan OPPERMAN, Anthony BANOVAC, Michael ANDERSON, Hamish FLAVELL, Jamie NOGGLER, Julian CASSANO, Lachlan WEIER, Lochlann McGRATH, Nick KOZDRA, Thomas HIDIC, Yusef MOHAMED, George ELLIS, Jesse KRASIC, Matthew STOSIC, Morgan FILER, Jack KRSUL, John PYKETT, Tyrin HUTCHINGS; #WarriorPride

08.01.2022 Thank you to all of the Warrior kids and parents who kick started community football today. Well done to all in really tough conditions...!

07.01.2022 DEVELOPMENT UPDATE | Whilst football hibernates, the Warriors are still busy at work. Pitch two has been levelled with grass planted whilst the new sub benches are coming together nicely. Thanks to Vinko Ljubljanovic for all of this hard work on the benches.

07.01.2022 North Geelong Warriors mourns the death of one of its founding fathers, Martin Groher, who passed away last weekend. Born in Slavonija in 1935, Martin arrived in Geelong in 1956 and promptly became an ever-present with "Croatia" and then one of the pioneering committee members after the formation of North Geelong in 1967. "Without the contribution of Martin and people with his spirit, the club that we know and love today would not exist," said club President John Didulica. ... "He never lost his connection to the club and even on his annual trips up north he would always enquire about how the Warriors went." "Anyone who has ever played or watched a game of this club owes Martin a debt of gratitude. He was a wonderful man who will never be forgotten." Martin also a played an important role across the broader Geelong football community as Secretary of the regional umbrella body the WVSA, for many years. #RIPMartin

06.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year 2021! Thank you all for everything you do to make this club a very special football community. Sretna Nova Godina!... We can't wait to see you all back at Elcho Park in 2021! #WarriorPride

06.01.2022 | ICYMI... Our President John Didulica was a guest on tonights episode of the Geelong Region Soccer News show. Watch the full replay of tonights show below. Also, a shoutout to Stuart Mallon for nominating North Geelong Warriors FC as the football club focus this week! ... #WarriorPride

04.01.2022 JUST LANDED. 46th Croatian Soccer Tournament Hoodie and Crew featuring Presidents Edition Collector graphic. Available while stocks last. $100 each including FREE SHIPPING Australia wide. Click the link to order>> https://bit.ly/2Wz2cCN

04.01.2022 COVID-19 may have slowed things down around the world - but Elcho Park has been on the move, with the redevelopment of our lower grounds precinct continuing to to take shape

04.01.2022 NEWS - SENIOR SQUAD PLAYER SIGNING We are extremely excited to announce the signing of former North Geelong Warriors junior, Luka Jurkovic. Jurkovic, a junior since 2010, returns to Elcho Park after spending some time in the NPL with Melbourne Knights FC.... A key member of the Knights U20 squad since 2017, the dominant 17 year old forward had demonstrated consistent progress and will undoubtedly add to the quality and depth of our youthful Warriors first team. Jurkovic is expected to make an impression in senior football alongside fellow youth products including Thomas Hidic, Jesse Krasic, Jamie Noggler, Matthew Stosic & George Ellis to name a few. Jurkovic on his return to Elcho Park and the upcoming season: Im incredibly happy to be back. The squad for the upcoming season is very solid. Everyone in the team and around the club have made it easy for me to fit in. I believe we will be pushing for promotion and everyones mentality within the dressing room is in the right place for it to happen. Welcome back Luka and we wish you the very best to the season ahead. The Warriors 2020 Senior Mens squad so far includes the following players: Ryan OPPERMAN, Anthony BANOVAC, Michael ANDERSON, Hamish FLAVELL, Jamie NOGGLER, Julian CASSANO, Lachlan WEIER, Lochlann McGRATH, Nick KOZDRA, Thomas HIDIC, Yusef MOHAMED, George ELLIS, Jesse KRASIC, Matthew STOSIC, Morgan FILER, Jack KRSUL, John PYKETT, Tyrin HUTCHINGS, Luka JURKOVIC; #WarriorPride

03.01.2022 A massive shout out to all the players, mums, dads, coaches and other volunteers who made week 2 of junior football such a success. The Warriors community is thankful for the opportunity and privilege it has to continue playing soccer while so many other clubs and players are not able to.

03.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Those with an interest in participating in the Under 12 & Under 13 Metro Program for 2021 can ensure they don't miss out on key information by registering at the link below. https://form.jotform.com/202913280499056

02.01.2022 Catch our Football Operations Director Josip Skoko in a fantastic interview for FTBL. https://www.ftbl.com.au//socceroos-great-wants-austr/page3

01.01.2022 Tonight, it's the Grand Final of the 2020 Hopheads Football IQ Quiz! Warrior birthday boy Anthony Banovac will take on Yarraville Glory FC. Make sure to tune in at 7pm to support.. Best wishes Bana from all at North Geelong Warriors FC and a Happy Birthday!