De La Salle Football Club
Joined VAFA: 1955
Coaches: Nick Hyland (M), Andrew Donnison (W)
Nickname: De La
Ground: (Premier B Mens and Reserves, Thirds, Women Division 3, Under 19 Premier and Division 3, and Masters) – Waverley Oval, 425 Waverley Road Malvern East
Colours: Royal with gold panels/ royal – gold number; shorts – royal; socks – royal & gold hoops
General Manager: Simon Forer E: [email protected] M: 0425 738 794
President: Phil Proy E: [email protected] M: 0402 841 981
De La Salle had highly successful school football teams for a good two decades prior to the formation of an Old Collegians club in February 1955, just in time to join the VAFA in E Section for the 1955 season. That first year was a sign of things to come, with De La Salle claiming the first of more than 30 flags in the VAFA in that debut season. The club defeated Old Geelong Grammarians 15.12 (102) to 9.18 (72) in the E Grade challenge final after ending the home and away season in second place. The club progressed through the sections and has won six of their 11 senior premierships in Premier (A Section). De La has claimed seven Woodrow Medals for the best and fairest in Premier, including two-time winner Jake Williams. The club entered a team in the first year of VAFA women’s in 2017.
Premierships
| Seniors | Reserves | Thirds | U19s | Club XVIII |
| 11 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| A Section: 1977, 1979-80, 1983-84, 1991 | A Section: 1980-81, 1987, 1990-91, 2011-12 | |||
| B Section: 1975, 1989, 2003 | B Section: 1989, 2005 | S2: 2018 | ||
| C Section: 1958 | ||||
| E Section: 1955 | South/West: 1962 |
Competition Best and Fairest Winners – Senior
A Section / Premier – JN Woodrow Medal – 7
B Section / Premier B – GT Moore Medal – 2
| Year | Name | Medal | Votes |
| 2016 | Jake Williams | Premier | 26 |
| 2013 | Jake Williams | Premier | 22 |
| 2010 | Aaron Shields | Premier | 18 |
| 2009 | Matthew Fieldsend | A Section | 18 |
| 2009 | David Lowe | A Section | 18 |
| 2000 | Robert Bonnici | B Section | |
| 1983 | Michael G. Deveson | A Section | |
| 1979 | Brian D. Bourke | A Section | 18 |
| 1964 | Peter E. Giles | B Section | 18 |
Connect with the VAFA
Club News
More
Old Brighton stunned as De La Salle dominate
Round 12 of the Holmesglen Under 19’s Premier season encapsulated the closeness of the teams, and the immense young talent that brims within this competition. Opening the weekend, Williamstown CYMS triumphed over a disappointing Old
De La Salle jubilation, Old Scotch dominant
It was a weekend of upsets and big victories in the Holmesglen Under 19’s competition. Opening the Saturday schedule was the feel-good story of the round, De La Salle trumping Beaumaris, gaining their first
One out of the fire for De La
Ryan O’Meara was De La Salle’s saviour, coolly slotting a last-minute goal from a set shot to secure a one-point win over an inspired St Bedes/Mentone Tigers. The winless Tigers
Round 9 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star: Poppy Palma
The VAFA congratulates Poppy Palma from De La Salle OCFC who has been nominated as the Round 9 Anytime Fitness Rising Star. Poppy has risen to the occasion both on
Round 7 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star: Maddison Bamert
The VAFA congratulates young up and comer Maddison Bamert from De La Salle who has been nominated as the Round 7 Rising Star. Maddy was named best on ground on
Dave Madigan steps down as coach of De La Salle
De La Salle has confirmed that Dave Madigan has stepped down as Senior Coach of the club effective immediately due to changes in his personal circumstances. After 4 years in
Madigan re-signs at De La Salle
After leading De La Salle to eight wins from their 11 games this year, Dave Madigan has been reappointed as senior men’s coach for the 2022 Premier B season. Madigan,
Vale Peter McCormack
The VAFA offers its sincerest condolences to De La Salle OCFC and the family and friends of Peter McCormack who recently passed away. Please read the club’s statement below: De
