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Albert Park Football Club Strengthens Community Ties at Historic Oval
The Falcons field competitive sides that draw locals together at their longstanding home ground in Albert Park.
How we reported this
The Albert Park Football Club finished its 2024 season with the men's team in seventh place on the VAFA Division 3 ladder and the women's side in third spot in VAFA Women's Division 4.
Residents in Albert Park follow a packed sporting calendar that includes local football matches alongside major events elsewhere, and the club's steady presence adds regular weekend activity at a central venue.
Matches take place at Oval 20 beside the Beaurepaire Pavilion, a site the club has used for years as its base in the suburb.
Team Standings and Club Records
The men's side recorded 29 goals from leading goalkicker Jack Lee during the home-and-away rounds, while Henry Olive earned best-and-fairest honours. On the women's team Johannah Griffin kicked 29 goals and shared best-and-fairest recognition. These results sit alongside the club's overall history since its start in 1954, a stretch that includes just three reserves-grade grand final wins and the longest current senior premiership drought in the VAFA.
That record shows the difficulty of securing top honours yet also highlights ongoing participation through separate men's and women's programs that keep the club active each winter.
Path Forward for Local Supporters
With the next season approaching, the club lists Jack Amies as men's coach and Anthony DeJong as women's coach, supported by captains Alex Evans, Alastair Lupo, Emma Calvert and Jessica Newitt. People interested in following the Falcons can check fixtures at the Beaurepaire Pavilion ground or contact the club through its established channels to attend games or learn about membership options.
The setup at Oval 20 gives Albert Park a consistent local football outlet that connects players, families and spectators week after week.