BERWICK HAWKS

Position in 2011 Seniors: 5th

Position in 2011 Reserves: 4th

Coach Seniors: Shaun Smith

Captain Seniors: Romy Timmins

Coach Reserves:  Kris Smith

Captain Reserves:

Twitter:

Website:

Player Arrivals: Erin Andrews & Bec Ainsworth Scoresby, Kate Mentonia Melton

Player Departures: Katie Loynes to Diamond Creek, Shona Currie Scoresby, Mia Beachley Cranbourne, Rebecca Pearch Bendigo.

From the coach Shaun Smith:  Having never coached women's footy before I really didn't know what to expect. May I say, I have been nothing but impressed by the way the Berwick girls have taken on training and the pre season. The girls are definitely fitter than last year and we have healthy arrivals of new players at the club. We are looking forward to the next step and are keen to get into the 2012 season.

DAREBIN FALCONS

Position in 2011 Seniors: Runner Up

Position in 2011 Reserves: Premier

Coach Seniors: Richard Dal Pos

Captain Seniors:  Daisy Pearce

Coach Reserves: Louise Potter

Captain Reserves:  TBA

Twitter:

Website: www.falcons.org.au

Player Arrivals: Melissa Bibby, plays Ice Hockey and has decided to try another contact sport. Irene Toh: New to the game. Jessica Dal Pos, Alberta Gunner: Youth Girls stepping up into a year of senior football.

Player Departures: Alisha Habib now coach at North Geelong

From the coach Richard Dal Pos: The preseason has been good with some new young faces at the club which will inject enthusiasm and pace to an experienced group. We are looking forward to an exciting and challenging year.

DIAMOND CREEK DEMONS

Position in 2011 Seniors: 3rd

Position in 2011 Reserves: 8th

Coach Seniors: Grant Barden

Captain Seniors: Di Haines

Coach Reserves: Laura Frazer & Tanya Hetherington

Captain Reserves: TBA

Twitter: @DCWFC

Website: www.dcwfc.com.au

Player Arrivals: Katie Loynes from Berwick & Jessica Eberle returns home from 1 year at South Mornington.

Player Departures: Tracey Ashley to Melb Uni

From the coach Grant Barden: After a frustrating and disappointing 2011 the girls made a commitment to come back fitter and better prepared for a more consistent and hopefully injury free 2012. The preseason has been well attended since November and the girls have been focused on improving in key areas. I see a steely resolve and a building excitement in the team to put their best foot forward starting from round one. Our aim is to continually improve each week as well as enjoy the game and embrace all its challenges.

Other news: Katie Loynes will play her 100th game in Rd 1. The clubs will have a regular radio slot fortnightly on Smash Fm featuring Steph Chiocci & Tanya Hetherington.

EASTERN DEVILS

Position in 2011 Seniors: 4^th

Position in 2011 Reserves: 4^th

Coach Seniors: Brian D’Arcy

Captain Seniors: Louise Wotton

Coach Reserves: David Speedie

Captain Reserves: Katherine McBride

Twitter:

Website: http://easterndevils.com/

Player Arrivals: Louise Cumming, Michelle Yplean & Stephanie Vitacca new players. Brittney Cloke-Daley, Sarah Perkins, Sarah Punton & Tash Rappos all from Youth Girls. Renee Crozier from Tasmania

Player Departures: Jess Kile to Bendigo,  Kirtsy Turner to Chirnside Park

From the coach Brian D’Arcy: We have had a really good preseason with all our efforts resulting in an improved level of fitness that has set us up for a great season. Looking at improving from 2011 and going that one step further, We are real contenders in 2012. Go Devils!

MELBOURNE UNI MUGARS

Position in 2011 Seniors: 6^th

Position in 2011 Reserves: 7^th

Coach Seniors: Mick Sandry

Captain Seniors: Emma Phillips & Alicia Eva

Coach Reserves: Kirsty Dea & Warren Tregg

Captain Reserves: Caroline Duffield

Twitter:

Website: www.mugars.org.au

Player Arrivals: 2011 U18 State players Nic Stevens (U18 VC), Hannah De Raad, Sian Wilson, Alex Gittings & Milly Beardmore

Player Departures:

From the coach Mick Sandry: Starting pre season before Christmas for the first time in the club’s history has made an out of sight difference to the conditioning of the girls. The enthusiasm and commitment from everyone has been fantastic and there is a real buzz around the club. With a successful pre season and the welcoming of a number of new players and past players back to the club we anticipate huge improvements on last year as we prepare ourselves for a big 2012 and beyond.

Other news from the club: The MUWFC Club has secured sponsors Identifibre, ‘The Vic’ Hotel (Brunswick) and Brazilian Butterfly (Carlton and Greensborough) for the 2012 season.  The Club is also very pleased to continue its partnership with North Melbourne Football Club’s “The Huddle” and Under 12 Girls Academy.  The club will continue training on Aegis Park, Arden St, throughout the winter season as part of its partnership with NMFC, as well as gaining access to winter training on the club’s home ground at Melb Uni for the first time. This season will also see former Melb Uni U12s playing in our Youth Girls (U18s) team, and former Youth Girls moving on to senior ranks, completing a full pathway for girls and women footballers at the club.

SCORESBY MAGPIES

Position in 2011 Seniors: 9th

Coach Seniors: Andrew Walter

Captain Seniors: Mel Kuys

Twitter: @scoreswhat

Website:          www.scoresbywomensfootball.webnode.com

Player Arrivals: Kerry Anderson & Melissa McCartney South Mornington, Shona Curry- Berwick. Nikki Shaw, Demanthi Tiani & Melissa Atherton all new to the game.

Player Departures: Tracey Lackman- Melb Uni,  Sam Barber- Chirnside Park

From the coach Andrew Walter: "The teams got a great new look, We've got rid of all our bad habits and everyone is focussed and ready for round 1."

Other news:  The Scoresby Women's Football team has a brand new Youth Girls side in the Eastern Football League for girls aged between 12yrs-18yrs, all skill levels welcome. Details if you are interested in checking it out details are: Coach- Lisa Walshe 0423089272 Email: lisa.walshe@fbis.com.au

The Scoresby Women's Seniors are looking forward to the 2012 season under a brand new coach with different ideas and plays of the game that will definitely bring a excellent atmosphere and feel to the team to strive for more success this season.

ST KILDA SHARKS

Position in 2011 Seniors: 7^th

Position in 2011 Reserves: 6^th

Coach Seniors: Brad Mogford

Captain Seniors: Tammy Norquay & Sarah Chapman

Coach Reserves: Marnie Rosenberg

Captain Reserves: Sarah Scheggia

Twitter:

Website: www.stkildasharks.sportingpulse.net

Player Arrivals: Genia Avram, Sarah Watkins, Lauren Barber, Nicole Barwick, Lilah Benetti, Brooke Garner, Jess Gardner, Claire Imray, Ophelia Hollway, Camilla Kerrigan, Reannah Marino, Melinda Paddock, Kestin Rek, Tasma Ritchi, Charmaine Saliba, Cassie Standley, Ebony Williamson. All new players have come from many areas. Quite a few are friends of friends and others have been on the website and contacted us through that.

Player Departures: Phoebe McWilliams playing netball

From the coach Brad Mogford: We are expecting great improvement from the Sharks this year. We have had fantastic numbers at training and are looking at being far more competitive in season 2012.

Other news: We have 60 registered players on board and are looking forward to a great year!

SUNBURY LIONS

Position in 2011 Reserves: 5th

Coach Reserves: Mick BELL

Captain Reserves: Natasha HARDY

Twitter: @SunburyWomensFC

Website: sunburywfc.sportingpulse.net

Player Arrivals: Stephanie Conduit, Simone Craige – Returning Player / Sunbury Youth Girls. Lindsey Crane – Returning Player, Kelsie Gill – Sunbury Youth Girls, Mandi Watts – Returning Player / Sunbury Youth Girls, Lei DeGuy, Krystie Dudley Michelle Ryan & Kimberley Crussell all first year players

Player Departures: Lisa Vandenhurk, Julia Arnold, Bobbi Frawley, Tayla Gill, Brooke McIntyre, Emel Ramadan, Amy White

From the coach Mick Bell: After a long pre-season which started in November, 2011, the girl’s fitness and skill level has improved dramatically from season 2011.

As a club we have set our expectations very high and are looking at finishing in the top two teams for Premier Reserves (5^th 2011), which will give us a great platform for 2013 when we are expected to field two teams (Seniors & reserves).

VU ST ALBANS SPURS

Position in 2011 Seniors: Premiers

Position in 2011 Reserves: Runner up

Coach Seniors: Lloyd Balshaw

Captain Seniors: Bree White

Coach Reserves: Kate Jennings

Captain Reserves: Shannessy Adams

Twitter:

Website: www.vwfl.org.au

Player Arrivals: Sharona Bishop- Bell Post Hill, Kirsty Carbis- Darebin, Sophie Findlay- Vu, Ebyon Hassan- Melbourne Uni Youth Girls, Maddie Davies- Vu, Rossel Taveras- Vu,  Rachel Gullo,  Yanni Haji,  Emily McIntyre

Player Departures: Belinda Miggiani, Lauren Bazeley, Gemma Jones all retired, Brooke Mckinley to Deer Park & Shannon McFerran - pregnant

From the coach Lloyd Balshaw:  Exciting new season approaching, we see a number of senior players in retirement, however we have recruited many new players, with some old Spurs returning.  Lloyd Balshaw and Kate Jennings will again take up the coaching positions for respective teams and continue to implement our key strategies and skills.

Other news: The St. Albans Spurs are looking forward to a replay of the 2011 Grand Final, which will be a real test to where the club is currently at.  With a new look leadership team, the Spurs are looking forward to the first bounce and what lays ahead in 2012.