A strong recruiting campaign upon past CGS students led by Aiden Clarke and Chris Mathieson saw Caulfield Grammarian Mens Football club numbers swell to unparalleled levels. The influx of school leavers meant for the first time in the clubs 105 year history, a second under 19 team would be fielded.
An emphasis on youth and a squad predominately aged under 21, the Mens Senior Football team entered 2024 in Premier B grade. Led by AFL Hall of Famer, Guy “Bluey” McKenna the young team raced away to a fast start with four victories and led the very even competition after Round 5.
However a series of narrow losses and the lure of European sun rather than a frosty Melbourne winter, saw almost 40 players out of the starting lineups and the elusive fifth win would still be sought entering the final round. A win was necessary to avoid relegation and the team saved their very best for last winning by 53 points and securing our B Grade place for 2025.
The concluding round also provided a glimpse to the future as our Reserves team which all season had struggled against bigger, older and stronger bodies turned out its best side of the year and triumphed by ten goals. Thanks to first year coach Jason Bek for his unwavering dedication and commitment to the team and club.
The Under 19 Premier line-up saw many of its players promoted to play senior football meaning its depth was tested throughout the year, but the team remained highly competitive and the players will be well prepared for the year ahead.
Our second and newest Under 19s had a stellar season well supported on occasions by CGS Year 11 & 12 students. Having completed the home and away fixtures in 4th place, the Marc Cassidy coached side would win four finals including the Premiership decider, a remarkable achievement in the teams inaugural year.
Congratulations to our individual champion award winners, Sam McInerney (Seniors) Nick Van Der Linden (Reserves), Hamish McInerney (U/19 Premier) and James Milton (U/19).
The club looks forward to 2025 and all players interested in pulling on the blue and white jumper are encouraged to contact Aiden Clarke 0439 368 588 or aiden@weareposi.com Go Fields!
