Oakleigh Amateur Football Club
Joined VAFA: 1991
Coach: James Francis (M)
Nickname: Krushers
Ground: W.A. Scammell Reserve, Guest Road, South Oakleigh. 9570 4874.
Under 19/Club XVIII: As above.
Colours: Royal, white & red panel/ white panel – red number; shorts -royal; socks – royal, red & white top.
Secretary: Craig Robinson M: 0418 581 386 E: [email protected]
President: Pat Heverin M: 0402 905 198 E: [email protected]
Oakleigh Amateur Football Club commenced in the VAFA as an Under 19 side for two seasons under the name of St Peter’s Clayton. The change of name paid immediate dividends as the club won the then G Section (Division 4) premiership in their first senior year in 1993. The club has steadily built since then, collecting an E Section premiership in 1999 before a drop back to Division 3 was a precursor to the boon period of 2004-07 where the club won three out of four premierships and earned promotion up to C Section. This run continued to the 2009 season when the Krushers finished runners-up to MHSOB and earned promotion to Premier B for the first time in their history. The Krushers lasted three years at this level, but this period coincided with their junior program becoming one of the strongest in the VAFA. The Krushers seemed to have a stranglehold on the U18s and U19 sections they entered in this time. In 2017, the Krushers entered a team into Development Division 2 of the inaugural VAFA women’s competition. At the end of that season, President Barry Alexander called time on his career at the helm after 33 years. In that time, Barry oversaw the transition of the Krushers from the former ESCFA, now the SFL, to the VAFA, five senior premierships, one reserves premiership, one U/19s premiership, two U18s premierships and the formation of the senior women’s team. Aaron Cloke was highlight of the 2018 season as he kicked 100 goals during the home and away fixture.
Premierships
Seniors | Women’s | Reserves | Thirds | U19s | U18s |
5 | – | 1 | – | 2 | 2 |
Division 1: 2007 | |||||
Division 2 / E Section: 1999, 2006 | U19 (South): 2013 | U18: 2010, 2011 | |||
Division 3: 2004 | |||||
Division 4: 1993 |
Competition Best and Fairest Winners – Senior
B Section / Premier B – GT Moore Medal – 1
D Section / Division 1 – LS Pepper Medal – 1
Year | Name | Section | Votes |
2011 | Michael Harold | Premier B | 20 |
2007 | John Rutter* | D Section |
* Tied with Gareth Snow (Old Mentonians)
Club News
MoreOakleigh upset flag hopefuls in a last roll of the dice
After sixteen rounds gone the results are in and we are locked and loaded for the Division 2 Women’s finals series. What a season it has been with some notable
Oakleigh keep themselves on the cusp of the top 4 with just two to go
All teams have turned the final corner and are heading down the home straight with just two rounds remaining in the Division 2 Women’s fixture. That all important top four
Oakleigh krush the competition, as a draw blows the top 4 wide open
Round 10 had it all, with a top order draw, a showdown between Old Trinity and Whitefriars, and a thrashing by Oakleigh at home. The draw leaves plenty of opportunity
Round 7 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star: Rogan Kitts
The VAFA congratulates Rogan Kitts from Oakleigh Amateur Football Club, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 7. Kitts has had a strong start in the
Men’s Rising Star Nominee: Round 12
The VAFA congratulates Emil Thaning from Oakleigh AFC who has received the Round 12 Men’s Rising Star nomination following his standout performance for the Krushers last weekend. What the club
Vale Norm Walsh (Oakleigh AFC)
The VAFA extends its deepest condolences to Oakleigh Amateur Football Club, and the family and friends of Norm Walsh who recently passed away. Norm’s service to both Oakleigh and the
2017 VAFA Media Award Winners
The VAFA Media Awards were announced last night at the VAFA AGM Awards Night in the AFL Dining Room at the MCG. Five winners were recognised across four categories; including,
Krushers host Fathers night
A very big congratulations needs to go out to the Oakleigh Krushers football club for the ‘Fathers Night’ they held at their club last week. The Fathers Night was a