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Lighting upgrade to Pitch 1 coming from a $255k Council grant!

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At the season launch, President Tom Pausak announced the club’s application for a $255,000 Council grant for a lighting upgrade on Pitch 1 was successful.

On hand for the announcement were the Deputy Mayor Cr Anthony Aitken and Cr Eddy Kontelj with our Grants Manager Kruno Madjeric and the board.

We look forward to NPL night football on Pitch 1 in our future!

Thanks to the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Councillors for the wonderful support!

Well done to all those involved to get this great win!

Club gets accreditation in the Game Changer program

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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.

New board formed at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023

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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)

Aldo Siketa inducted in the CSAA Hall of Fame

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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!

Felipe Fuentes

Welcome Ryan Williams! NPL Junior Boys U16 Head Coach

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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.”

Welcome Sasha Pete! NPL Junior Boys U15 Head Coach

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Sasha currently holds an AFC/FFA B-licence and has spent the last five years at Caroline Springs-George Cross where in 2023 his U16 side where crowned Premiers of the North West 16A Community Metro division by 5 points and went out to be crowned Champions of the 16A division after winning the finals series.

In 2022 he coached the George Cross U14 NPL side and in 2021 coached the NPL U17s.

He has also been employed by Western United under Alaistar Doherty in the Community and Schools programme delivering sessions into the heartland of the West.

Prior to George Cross, Sasha spent five years coaching at Western Suburbs juniors and Senior Metro sides and returned to Western Suburbs in 2022 to help build up its junior base and enact its Girls Programme in 2023.

“I am pleased to take over from Joey Diduluca’s U14 side in 2023; I have have coached against him in the past and now look forward to filling in his shoes and look forward to success and developing these fine young men,” Sasha said.

Welcome Martin Colak! NPL Junior Boys U14 Head Coach

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Martin is an AFC/FFA C-licensed coach who joins this year after several years of experience at community and NPL level.

He is a very passionate and motivated coach who enjoys working with junior teams and is big on player development.

We are delighted to announce that Martin will be coaching the under 14’s next season and we wish him every success for 2024.

Sean Mahon elevated to Senior Assistant

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Following a successful first season at the helm of the Club’s U21s, NGWFC is pleased to announce the re-signing of Sean Mahon as coach of our U21s and elevation to Senior Assistant Coach.

Senior Coach Joey Didulica described Sean’s appointments as “an outstanding addition to the Warriors coaching ranks.” He said Sean is “one of the most talented coaches in Victoria and has proved this in his inaugural season, taking his 21’s team only inches away from a Grand Finals birth. He will play a vital role in our 3 year vision and club philosophy.”

Next men's First team match

VPL 1

Saturday 4 May

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
⚽️ Rd 12: Caroline Springs George Cross FC V North Geelong Warriors FC
Fixture details

Next Women's First team match

WSL 1

Sunday 5 May

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
⚽️ Rd 3: Fawkner SC V North Geelong Warriors SC Women's Seniors
Fixture details
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