The 2024 season for the CGFC Women’s program brought a wave of exciting changes! A new coaching team joined the club, with Dani DiStefano taking charge of the Seniors and Lachlan Worthy leading the Reserves. We welcomed many fresh faces—from new recruits brought in by coaches, graduates from CGS, and local talent eager to try a new sport.
Competing in the VAFA Premier Division is no small feat, but CGFC Women’s teams rose to the challenge. The Seniors, led by their passionate coach, fought hard all year. A stellar second half propelled them into the finals, where they reached the Preliminary Final—a tremendous achievement!
The Reserves took a bit longer to find their rhythm, but when they did, they played thrilling football. Although a late surge wasn’t enough to make finals, the team showed great potential.
With so many new players and coaches, both teams exceeded expectations. Two players, Charlie Anderson and Zoe McCurdy, were nominated for the VAFA Rising Star award—an outstanding result for one club. Charlie went on to win the award, making CGFC incredibly proud!
We also had two players represent Caulfield in the prestigious VAFA Big V squad: Kate McCarthy and Ella Baxter travelled to WA and helped secure a 1-point victory against the Perth Football League.
The bond between players, coaches, and the wider club community grew stronger throughout the season, as did the talent across all levels. The addition of many VFL players added depth to the team, and they fully embraced the club’s culture. With so much growth and potential in the Women’s program, we can’t wait to see what next year brings for CGFC!
