Former player of the 1980's, Glen Holder's depiction of the great Ned Kelly during the 1873 season. Payne (1870), Horace Norman (1871-73) and D. McCallum (1874-75). 1867 saw a proliferation of new clubs emerging, including a second Fitzroy team, East Melbourne, Rysleigh (from the South Melbourne district) and Pentridge. See what Nick Rutley is doing for the group. One of the draws was with a strong junior team from Hotham, while they defeated East Melbourne Seconds (twice), South Yarra Seconds and Southern. What's new. Max Munday Games: 120 Goals: 6 Team of the Century Position: Full back Honours: Premiership player - 1954, 55, 56. It was reported in the Australasian on August 2 that 'Melbourne scored four goals against juniors Williamstown on July 26 but should have had many more . but the Williamstown goal umpire, due to some ocular defect, reduced the number of goals awarded as compared with those kicked to about half'. Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm; Satuday: 10am to 2pm. The 'Rules of Football' as drawn up at the meeting at the Argus Hotel on May 28, 1860, where a Williamstown delegate was present. The inaugural VFA premier team, Carlton, also paid a visit to The Village for the first time on August 17, drew a crowd of 5,000 to the Gardens Reserve and won by a single goal, 2-1. He played one further season in 1884 when Williamstown obtained senior status. 'Town defeated a St Kilda team of only 13 players two goals to nil at Williamstown on June 23. SJ Fowler was one of the early secretaries and one of their first captains was Johnny Rees, a former Williamstown player. St Kilda claimed 'that the surface was covered with lumps of rock' and, following a nil-all draw against 'senior' team Albert Park on June 21, 1873, the South Melbourne Record of the same day described the ground as 'bounded on all sides by dangerous fences, and firmly embedded all over the ground were huge boulders of stone; then the rain that had fallen during the past week has converted it into a perfect swamp, in fact, there were not 10 yards of dry ground in the whole enclosure.' J. The Williamstown Football Club sends its deepest condolences to the Round . A listing of players to have played with Williamstown in the Victorian Football League, previously known as the VFA. footballers, whole-length, almost full face, man on right chin curtain beard and moustache, both in blue and white uniforms of long sleeved pullovers, pants with striped socks and caps, both standing, man on right with hands on hips, image dated 1879'. What we now call Australian Rules football was played in Victoria and the other colonies from the 1840's, but in 1858 it came into greater prominence when some cricketers, football enthusiasts and schoolboys played a number of scratch matches on the Richmond Paddock in Melbourne. www.williamstown.com.au/premiership-photos, VFLW & VFLW Practice Match Squads Announced. West Melbourne visited Williamstown on September 1, 1877, and The Argus reported two days later that 'West Melbourne complained of the partiality of the crowd, and stated that the team was hooted all the way to the railway station because it beat the local players.' These colours were retained until 1888, and also featured a black cap with a yellow Maltese cross. Pages in category "Williamstown Football Club players" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 304 total. Football, Cricket, Netball and Darts, plus a fantastic Oval and Function Venue for Hire, with fully. A great foot. Another son, Alby snr, played for Footscray in both the VFA and VFL, while his son (Charlie's grandson), Alby jnr, played in Williamstown's 1955 and 1956 premiership sides. The return match against Wesley College was at Fawkner Park on August 26 with Wesley winning one goal to none (refer report below). Its home ground was where the current Williamstown High School now is. The Williamstown Football Club held its inaugural Hall of Fame function at Crown Casinon Saturday 31st May 2014. Jack Litchfield then became secretary in 1874 and 1875. Players Profile VFL. In the return match at Williamstown on July 2 1866, after Carlton's Jim Williams kicked the opening goal, William Rigall, a Melbourne and Carlton player who had agreed to play for Williamstown as an emergency, broke his leg after being thrown into the picket fence by Carlton's Frank Hillsden and the game was abandoned. 10K followers. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy_text411e8c6229cee0e943110ba503223fef = 'admin' + '@' + 'williamstownfc' + '.' + 'com' + '.' + 'au';document.getElementById('cloak411e8c6229cee0e943110ba503223fef').innerHTML += '
'+addy_text411e8c6229cee0e943110ba503223fef+'<\/a>'; 2015 Williamstown Footbal Club - Site design by AdTorque Edge. Wills also captained Melbourne in a game against St Kilda on July 7, while Harrison also played for Melbourne against Geelong later in the year. History [ edit] The Williamstown Football Club was formed in 1864, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Australia. Ajax is the Netherlands' most successful club and is best known for producing a series of entertaining attacking teams. Arthur 'Porky' Sykes: Played 124 games and kicked 4 goals between 1926 and 1934. 1970s Mal Allen (Coach 1976-77)Great football clubs are more than successful on and off the field; they are more than a place to play and enjoy the game of Aussie Rules. The premiership was won by the Geelong Football Club. Mix w/players & coaches from VFLW & VFL. Captain and back pocket player in the 1907 premiership win over West Melbourne. In 1874, the Club played 12 matches, six of which were won, three were lost and three drawn. The 1886 Victorian Football Association season was the 10th season of the Australian rules football competition. In the Williamstown Chronicle of 19 July 1879, in respect of the game played the previous weekend on 12 July against Sandridge (later renamed Port Melbourne), it was reported that 'the Sandridge team were accompanied by a great many supporters, the greater portion of them belonging to that objectionable class termed larrikins who encroached upon the playing ground thereby greatly impeding the game. 'Town finished 7th out of a competition of 15 teams. The new ground was a vast improvement and was looked on by the new administration of President Cr John Jobson and Duncan McLeod, returning as secretary, as a big step towards gaining senior status. A 'Third Twenty' was also formed in this season and took to the field for the first time against Battery United at Market Reserve on July 8, winning 4 goals to 2. 03-03-23. Essendon and West Melbourne were new senior clubs in the VFA in 1878, while the organisation of fixtures continued to be a problem and only nine games of the 16 proposed by Williamstown in 1878 were played. 3,008 were here. See what Nick Rutley is doing for the group. Dec 19, 2022. Appointed coach for the 1913 season and remained as captain in 1914. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 304 total. An improved total of 19 goals were scored while 22 were kicked against the Villagers. document.getElementById('cloakbb0b214de571d490efda32391d5e6ef9').innerHTML = ''; This list may not reflect recent changes. By the end of the 1870's, the Victorian code of rules controlled almost all football matches in Victoria and was exported to other colonies, with compromises and amendments along the way. addy411e8c6229cee0e943110ba503223fef = addy411e8c6229cee0e943110ba503223fef + 'williamstownfc' + '.' + 'com' + '.' + 'au'; The game against East Melbourne on July 6 was moved to the Gardens (Fearon) Reserve owing to 'the wet state of the Market Reserve' as was the game against South Yarra Seconds on July 27. The founding committee were of the belief that football was not only a good way for cricketers to stay fit over winter but that organised sport helped instil British values, imported from English public schools, of self-sacrifice for a greater cause (for the team and, by extension, the country), that a healthy mind went hand-in-hand with a healthy body, and that such qualities helped make an athlete a role model that others in society could emulate. Williamstown FC - Team of the Century Full Back Line: Eric Beitzel Games: 113 Goals: 0 Team of the Century Position: Back pocket Honours: Premiership player - 1955, 56, 58, 59. The Official Facebook page of the Williamstown Football Club. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The identities of the two players is unknown but it is the oldest photo in the Club's collection. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. Williamstown Football Club | 1 034 fljare p LinkedIn. Riggall had also played for Royal Park in 1865. Williamstown Chronicle, September 2, 1871. He was the first vice-president of the VFA in 1877 and was president of Melbourne from 1897 to 1906. There was also a 1 goal (kicked by Will Outen) to NIL victory over senior team, Richmond, at Royal Park on September 4. The Chronicle stated on May 28 that 'thanks to the exertions of Mr Thompson, a sufficient amount was collected last week to purchase a ball and on Saturday afternoon about a dozen players had a friendly game'. Although odd matches had been played there in the past, including a game against Carlton on 17 August, 1878, that attracted more than 5,000 spectators, most fixtures were played on the Market Reserve. The Challenge Cup and the Junior Challenge Cup were discontinued with the formation of the first controlling body, the VFA. In effect, this meant that clubs could control promotion to, and relegation from, the senior grade by the simple process of including a strong junior team in the senior fixtures, and little progress was made over the next few years due to the selfish club interests which prevented such things as paid umpires, points for wins and draws, boundary umpires, independent tribunals for reported players and a properly drawn-up fixture. Richmond disappeared in 1862 while St Kilda disbanded in 1863 due to insufficient numbers to field a side but re-emerged in 1873. The only major success that Williamstown experienced in these formative years was in 1876 when it competed with other 'junior clubs' for the Junior Challenge Cup. The heaters will also be cranks in the clubrooms & the bar. The first secretary-treasurer was John Christison, the first captain J. Doull and D. Dorgan vice-president. Played back pocket in the 1921 premiership win over Footscray at the Brunswick Street Oval in Fitzroy. TRAILBLAZERS: 1864 - 1900. Williamstown's last encounter for the season was on September 23 at Fawkner Park against a combined Southern and Wesley team 'which resulted in a decided victory for the united clubs', according to The Age of September 25. In 1888, the dispute was settled and two football clubs amalgamated; and, through an organisational affiliation with the cricket club the Williamstown Cricket . In 1865, the Athletics Sports Committee began a competition for football clubs that was known as the Challenge Cup, with the principal competitors being Melbourne, Carlton, Geelong, Royal Park, South Yarra and University, but games were often played against 'junior' clubs such as Williamstown, which were allowed 23 or 25 players against the senior club's 20 players. As a clerical officer at the Customs Department, Harrison was well-equipped for this task and his rules, freely drawn from all codes including rugby and its Gaelic offspring, were adopted unanimously by his colleagues at a subsequent meeting. A listing of players to have played with Williamstown in the Victorian Football League, previously known as the VFA. This email address is being protected from spambots. There were no further alterations before the formation of the VFA in 1877. Ajax, in full Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax, also called AFC Ajax, Dutch professional football (soccer) club formed in 1900 in Amsterdam. VFLW & VFLW Practice Match Squads Announced. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The language of these unwelcome visitors was anything but select at times.'. Williamstown had an indifferent season but did manage to play a game against Melbourne which was lost, 2.0 to 0.1. Another local club, North Williamstown, emerged in 1879 and, although destined to be no more than a junior club, it nevertheless made its mark on local football history by fielding three teams and producing a number of senior players for Williamstown and other clubs. Furthermore, the publication entitled 'The Footballer' of 1875 noted that 'at the beginning of 1864, football, which had been growing in favour, received additional impetus from the advent of Emerald Hill, Royal Park and Carlton. The Williamstown Chronicle reported on April 21, 1870, that so few members attended the annual meeting in respect of the 1869 season, that a club could not be formed. 1970's - Max Papley (Coach of the Decade)Great football clubs are more than successful on and off the field; they are more than a place to play and enjoy the. The Williamstown Chronicle also reported on 30 June, 1860, (see below) that the football club was to play a 'friendly' scratch match on Market Reserve that day at 10.30 am. Official Instagram page of the Williamstown Football Club. By 1870, there were only four major clubs: Melbourne, Carlton, Albert Park and South Yarra with about two-dozen junior clubs playing in Melbourne's parks at the beginning of the decade. Ted Alley: Played 160 games and kicked 20 goals between 1905 and 1915. A great football club is a place to belong. St Kilda amalgamated with University in late June of 1875 when it became unable to field a team. Sprint Hall: Played 105 games and kicked 8 goals between 1897 and 1906. He also records that 'the first football "council" was held at the Argus Hotel (in Collins Street) on May 28 (1860).' North Melbourne Kangaroos Past Players Lidge's Lounge. Rees was leading goalkicker in 1878 (3 goals) and equal leading goalscorer with Jimmy MacKrell in 1883 with 8 majors. Best players for the Villagers were John Buchanan, John Alexander Springhall jnr, W. Tickell, C. Payne and Horace Norman. Click on the link below to view one of Bruce Davis' productions on the early days of the Williamstown Football Club, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgXixsEPKM8&feature=youtu.be. A Fitzroy team also appeared in 1864 but was a different club to that which joined the Victorian Football Association (VFA)in 1884.