Deloraine Football Club President Anthony Clayton has set his priorities: growing player numbers, improving training and playing standards, and bringing the broader community closer to the Club.
“I’d love to encourage more of our old guard to return to the Club,” he says. “That would create a fantastic mix of our young, up-and-coming players and committee members with the experience of past generations.”
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With the move to Premier League competition, the President is under no illusions about the challenge ahead. But the goal is clear — this is about building a pathway for the next generation.
“It’s not a one-year plan,” he explains. “This is for every kid who’s keen on Auskick or plays juniors. A strong, viable football club gives young people a reason to stay in town and keeps the community connected.”
Results
The 2025 season has seen the Senior Men’s side face some tough competition, while the Senior Women’s team is off to a flying start.
Senior Men’s Results
| Round | Opponent | Result | Best Players |
| 1 | Scottsdale | Win | Brad Richard, Ryan Berne, Ben Atkins, Will Richards, Dylan Bakes, Ben Blacklow |
| 2 | South Launceston | Loss | Josh Rickard, Jayden Last, Ryan Berne, Laiden Bloomfield, Ben Atkins, Kye Chilcott |
| 3 | Longford | Loss | Jayden Last, Ben Atkins, Liam Taylor, Oscar Johnson, Laiden Bloomfield |
| 4 | North Launceston | Loss | Laiden Bloomfield, Brad Rickard, Liam Taylor, Jayden Last, Will Richards, Ryan Berne |
Senior Women’s Results
| Round | Opponent | Result | Best Players |
| 1 | Scottsdale | Win | Alex Whitehead, Lauren Stevenson, Taylor Smith, Karina Baxter, Tahlia Powe, Georgie Bowman |
| 2 | South Launceston | Win | Karina Baxter, Alex Whitehead, Lauren Stevenson, Tahlia Powe, Hanna Mitchell-Grima, Holly Beaumont |
| 3 | Longford | Win | Lauren Stevenson, Kianna Lehman, Rori Williams, Alex Whitehead, Hannah Mitchell-Grima, Estia Chilcott |
| 4 | North Launceston | Win | Lauren Stevenson, Alex Whitehead, Georgie Bowman, Taylor Smith, Cec Cameron, Holly Beaumont |
Funding secured for new precinct development
With the re-election of the Labor Government, the Deloraine Football Club has secured $3.6 million in funding for the construction of new Clubrooms. This is backed by an additional $400,000 commitment from the Meander Valley Council.
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These investments are a significant step forward for the Deloraine Football Club, ensuring the future of local football remains strong — and providing a hub for the community to rally around.
