VAFA Awards named after De La stalwarts

VAFA Awards named after De La stalwarts

Two stalwarts of the De La community have been honoured by VAFA, with awards being named after them, in recognition of their years of service to football. Both Robin Smith and Jennie Loughnan were nominated by De La, as two recipients worthy of having their names...
ACC Honours for our young players

ACC Honours for our young players

De La Salle College student Luke Healy has been awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Performer for Senior Football Division 2, in Term 2 of 2023, in the Associated Catholic Colleges Senior Sport Awards, 2023. Luke has played several games in our Senior Men’s team...
The special ties between De La and St Kevin’s

The special ties between De La and St Kevin’s

There was a crowd of supporters on the sidelines, including Anthony Molan’s nieces and nephews, as De La’s master’s team took on St Kevin’s at last Sunday. The annual game sees the two teams that were playing 20 years ago, when De La player Anthony collapsed and...
Grace answers our tough questions

Grace answers our tough questions

Guns player Grace McDonell celebrated her 50th Game over the weekend with a win against the Canterbury Cobras, and a goal! So, we asked her a few questions about her time at De La. How long have you been playing? I started mid-way through 2017, the first year of the...
A new Loyalty Card for De La

A new Loyalty Card for De La

Deeds Taproom in Glen Iris is one of our key partners at De La. You’ve probably tried one of their craft beers at our Clubrooms. They have now created a Loyalty Card for De La players, members and supporters. Their brewery is a great place to meet up with...
Tom Boyd talks Mental Health At De La

Tom Boyd talks Mental Health At De La

Former AFL player Tom Boyd joined us last week after training, as part of our Mental Health  & Wellbeing program, Out of the Blue. The program aims to provide players and staff with tools to keep mentally fit, which the club sees as just as important as...
It’s 50 games for a Gun’s guiding force

It’s 50 games for a Gun’s guiding force

WHEN AFLW began in 2017, Michelle Bourke wanted to give it a try. So off she went to the club where her father and brother played, De La. An original member of our Women’s team, Michelle has also taken on the roles of captain, vice-captain, assistant coach and...
Vale Russell Welsh

Vale Russell Welsh

Funeral Details Thursday 13th of July at 11amBoyd ChapelSpringvale Botanical Cemetery It’s with much sadness that we inform you that Russell (Charlie) Welsh passed away last night. Our condolences go out to his wife Debbie at this very sad time. Russell matriculated...
Success for De La Salle College team

Success for De La Salle College team

Congratulations to the De La Salle College Seniors team who won their Division 2 Grand Final this week, in the Associated Catholic Colleges Competition. You may recognise several of our U19s players in the team! The 7A team also won their grand final, so the future is...
Tackle your Feelings Round

Tackle your Feelings Round

This weekend’s round is the ‘Tackle your Feelings’ Round. De La has a strong committment to providing support for the mental health of our players, staff and members, with our Out of the Blue program. We took part in sessions held by Tackle your...
Another Rising Star for our Guns

Another Rising Star for our Guns

The VAFA this week named Poppy Palma from De La Salle OCFC  as the Round 9 Anytime Fitness Rising Star. VAFA posted on their website : “Poppy has risen to the occasion both on and off the field this season. She has shined in the midfield, finding herself...