Thanks Adrian for signing on for another season as goal keeper coach!
In addition to his dedication to our senior keepers, Chuggs will also be focusing on improving our junior NPL keepers.
Having nurtured the likes of 2022 NPL2 Goalkeeper of the Year Hamish Flavell, Adrian’s signature high-intensity sessions combined with an eye for detail are sure to provide our GKs the best start in season 2024.
Great to have you with us, Adrian!
Throughout the year a crew of dedicated club volunteers have been working towards achieving our first level of club accreditation in the Game Changer program.
We’re delighted to have been awarded our 1-star certificate in recognition of our progress and dedication towards embedding and promoting women’s football.
Huge thanks to Josip Zilic, Stipe Kump & Denis Vodopic for attending workshops, documenting activities and engaging our community.
The Elcho Park maintenance program continues!
A few days ago, James Pettit and Max were at Elcho with the heavy machinery, fertilising and levelling pitch 2 and 3 in preparation for a big year of football at North.
175 tonnes of premium turf sand, along with a generous amount of donated lime, gypsum and fertiliser was carefully groomed into place.
Thanks to our team of selfless volunteers for making our club shine on a shoestring budget
Join us for an exciting evening of poker at NGWFC’s Poker Night! Get ready to show off your card skills and enjoy a fun night filled with friendly competition and great company.
Date: Fri Dec 01 2023
Time: 6pm til stumps
Location: Elcho Park – 15 Gibbons Road, Lara
Cost: $50 plus add-ons and re-buys
Tickets: SMS Tom on 0412 869 121 or Juliana on 0410 429 019
Whether you’re a seasoned poker pro or a beginner looking to learn the ropes, this event is open to players of all skill levels. Grab your lucky charm, bring your poker face, and prepare for an unforgettable night of poker. Learners should come early for a quick lesson from our card sharks.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your poker skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Mark your calendar and get ready to shuffle, deal, and win at NGWFC’s Poker Night!
Food & drinks available on the night.
The North Geelong Warriors Football Club held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 11 October.
The new reporting year will see a different configuration of faces heading the club, with Tom Pausak taking over from Tom Trupkovic as President. Aaron Bailey takes on additional responsibility as Vice President; Andela Cicak joins as Treasurer, and Mary Ljubicic will remain in the Secretary position. Stipe Kump joins as the Female Football Operations Manager whilst Vlado Dzajkic takes on a general board role.
Our whole-hearted thanks are given to retiring board members Tom Trupkovic, Josip Zilic, Rosemary Zilic, Ivica Volarevic, Andro Jurkovic, Maria Spehar and Anne-Marie Simic. We know that volunteers do not necessarily have time, but they have passion to give and each of our retiring board members has given to this club in spades.
The assembled members heard football operations reports from Andro Jurkovic, Aaron Bailey, Maria Spehar, Anne-Marie Simic and Tom Pausak. Kruno Madjeric spoke to grants and infrastructure before a comprehensive written financial report was tabled and explained by Rose Zilic.
Outgoing President Tom Trupkovic delivered his final address as President, speaking of the numerous achievements of the club on and off the pitch, and his belief that we are well-positioned for success in the future. These thoughts were echoed by Tom Pausak in his first speech as President when he said “the future is bright at North.”
The board for 2023-24 are:
Tom Pausak (President)
Aaron Bailey (Vice President)
Mary Ljubicic (Secretary)
Andjela Cicak (Treasurer)
Stipe Kump (Football Operations – Female Football)
Vlado Dzajkic (General Board Member)
Ever-increasing growth of the beautiful game at our club means we are now accepting coaching expressions of interest for a number of our teams.
Whether you’re new to coaching or have many years under your belt, the Warriors family will support you and your team.
Fill out our expression of interest form and a member of our team will be in contact with you.
North Geelong Warriors FC is well-known for producing quality junior players. We are fortunate to have the capacity to facilitate NPL, metro and local community teams so that many young people can play football, no matter what level that want.
At the end of the season, teams came together to celebrate milestones big and small. From first games and goals to selection in representative squads, the North family celebrates them all.
Congratulations to all of our junior players for representing NGWFC with passion and pride, and well done to the players whose hard work and skill were rewarded with individual recognition.
U18 boys:
U16 boys:
U15 boys:
U14 boys:
U16 Girls
U15 Metro Girls
U14 Boys
U14-15 Girls
U13 Boys Kangas Red
U13 Boys Kangas Blue
U12 Boys Kangas
U12 Boys Wallabies
In the aftermath of the Second World War 23-year old Aldo Siketa and his two younger brothers Ivan (22) and Mario (17) left their homeland in Lastovo, Croatia to make the long journey to Australia by boat.
In search of a better life, the Siketa brothers arrived in Australia in 1953 when they had to enter into an undertaking with the government of the day, committing to work for two years. Life was not easy for the young men; the country, language and customs were foreign and they had only each other for support. The brothers worked hard, and in time were able to pay passage for the rest of their family to join them
in Australia.
Following a well-worn path, Aldo and his brothers began their Australian life at the migrant camp in Bonegilla, before cane cutting up north and eventually making their way south. Basing himself in Geelong Aldo, along with fellow Croatian migrants Mirko Hrkac, Ivan Sesar, Vinko Radojevic and Joe Radojevic, formed the North Geelong Croatia Soccer Club in 1967 (now known as North Geelong Warriors). Although Aldo did not take the pitch, he served the Club over many years as President, on the board, as a volunteer and a supporter.
In times when the Club was unable to afford changerooms or a clubhouse, Aldo’s family garage served as the club’s base, and his wife Anica washed the players’ kits every week. Those early days in the garage are said to have also been the birthplace of North’s junior teams, and the Siketa family also played a role in bringing women’s football to North.
Aldo’s children, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren have all played for the club he helped to establish and build. On Saturday September 30 2023 Aldo’s immense work and dedication to our club (and community in general) were recognised when he was inducted into the CSAA Savez Hall of Fame.
Current club President, Tom Trupkovic, said, “Aldo was club President, and involved with the club for many years. We all know that it is not easy – especially in those days when there was no change rooms – your garage and family were good to our club.
And with that, you gave Croatians a place to meet, play football, celebrate victories and our homeland. Because of your efforts, today North Geelong Croatia has over 400 players.
Three grounds to play on – change rooms – and a hall that serves us. We are proud of the North Geelong Warriors.”
I don’t have the privilege of meeting Mr Siketa, but been in the club and felt in love of this amazing community of people that treated me just like family. Also, I have seen how everyone works (most without getting paid) in such a professional way to develop young players and honourable human beings… therefore I am sure Mr Siketa must be a great man and I am pleased because his work helped to me to meet and feel part of this one of a kind football club. Go Warriors!
Hey kids! We know the off season can be long, so NGWFC has teamed up with the folks from Coerver to create an 8-week training camp just for North’s Miniroos and Juniors.
Let mum and dad know how badly you want to take part in the training camp, and they can sign you up by clicking the link. The program kicks off on October 10, so make sure you register now.
DAY: Tuesdays 5:15pm – 6:30pm
DURATION: 8 sessions
SUITABLE FOR: ages 6-14+
Ryan is an AFC/FFA B-licenced coach who has been coaching at various levels during his time at Ballarat City, and has joined us for season 2024 as our U16’s Head Coach.
Ryan is an Englishman who loves his football, a diehard Man Utd fan, he is a teacher by day and a coach anytime after.
“I love nothing more than developing and working on players’ growth within the game, I am also extremely excited to join and compliment the coaching team at North Geelong Warriors.”
We acknowledge the Wadawurrung people as the traditional owners of the land on which we play. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.
