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VALE Tarpan (Gary) Baird
It is with great sadness that we advise of the sudden and recent passing of former Mentone footballer, Hall of Fame member and 1967 premiership player Tarpan (Gary) Baird. Tarpan played 130 games for the club and commenced in the juniors with Mentone Fourths in 1962 and was vice-captain of the Thirds in 1965. At just nineteen years of age, he was a member of the 1967 senior premiership team. Quick and brave, the lightly fra...
29 Nov 2022
Matt Collins Memorial Service
The Collins family would like to invite you to celebrate the adventurous life of Matt on Friday November 11th. The memorial service will be held at Bunurong Memorial Park in the Stratus Reflection Space; commencing at 12:30. We ask everyone to arrive at least 15-30 mins prior. The park is located at 790 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South Victoria.
08 Nov 2022
Vale Matt Collins
It is with immense sadness that we convey the passing of Matt Collins. Matt, a past player and club supporter, took ill while working in South Africa and passed away suddenly on 23rd October. A loving father of two, son, brother, uncle, partner and friend he will be missed enormously. The Club wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the Collins family, especially father Dale and brothers Shaun and Brett – our thoughts, ...
04 Nov 2022
U19 Div 1 Premiers!
In another historic double for the Club, our Under 19 Div 1 and Div 3 teams both claimed premierships! Coach Caine Grove reports on the dominant season and outstanding Grand Final win for our U19 Div 1 team. Heading into the final series was a nerve-racking time, mainly due to the fortunate situation of ending the season with just 1 loss.
18 Sep 2022
U19 Div 3 Premiers!
In another historic double for the Club, our Under 19 Div 1 and Div 3 teams both claimed premierships! Coach Tighe Chandler reports on the narrowest of wins for the U19 Div 3 team. A fantastic win in our Preliminary Final against a red rot favourite in Preston Bullants installed inner belief that we could do something special in our upcoming Grand Final vs Parkside.Β 
18 Sep 2022
The Governor’s Guests
Club representatives were this evening guests at a reception at Government House to recognise the contribution of Community Sport and Recreation Volunteers. Anna Worsnop, Paul O'Toole, Andrew Whitelaw and Mick Atherton were guests of the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria and Mr Anthony Howard AM QC. Volunteers from across the State were treated to the magnificent spaces of Government House and enjoyed the vice-r...
02 Sep 2022
Historic Women’s Premierships – Part 2
On Sunday 14th August 2022 at Elsternwick Park, the Women’s Seniors, followed the Reserves to Grand Final victory and, on the back of an undefeated season, became both Premiers and Champions! Lachlan WorthyΒ coachΒ  reports on the match. Well, it was back to the home of VAFA football, Elsternwick Park, to take on Parkdale for the fourth time this season.
16 Aug 2022
Historic Women’s Premierships – Part 1
On Sunday 14th August 2022 at Elsternwick Park, the Women's Reserves and Seniors, on the back of an outstanding season, made club history by both recording premiership victories. The Reserves started the day with a hard fought Grand Final victory that concluded with a nail biting finish. Reserves Coach Joe Remman reports on the match.
16 Aug 2022