Club History
The Willaston Football Club was formed in the year 1889 from workers at the Willaston clay pits on the North Para River.
In the early days players used to get changed under the Willaston Bridge,however in 1964 the club moved to Elliott Goodger Memorial Park which used to be a RAFF base and at a later stage a migrant hostel.
In 1977 the club moved to our present clubrooms. The oval was changed from a cow paddock into one of the best ovals in the league.
CREED
Players, members, supporters, families, and volunteers of the Willaston Football Club embrace the “Donnybrook Spirit”, which has been passed down to us since 1889 when we were founded by the local clay-pit workers of Willaston.
The strong club history is instilled within us as we all collectively strive for success.
To achieve this, we acknowledge,
Donnybrooks Spirit is to demonstrate a “one in, all in” attitude, portrayed through courage, strength and determination.
Donnybrook spirit is expressed through being honest to yourself and your teammates in all aspects of the football club.
It is a privilege to pull on the Donnybrook guernsey, as you embrace the feeling of great strength & courage to play with a never give in attitude.
Always respect yourself, teammates, club members and the opposition.
When talent fails, hard work always prevails.
Team and club success outweigh individual success.
Ensure the club is in a better position than when you arrived.
Demonstrate high morals and excellence, both on and off the field.
We do this together as players, supporters and members – One In – All In.
Success is measured in premierships and achieved as One.
Football Staff
Mens Football
| Senior Football Director | Damien Herzick |
| Senior Head Coach | Andrew Jarman |
| Reserve Coach | Grant Hemmerling |
| Colts Football Director | Ryan Tyrrell |
| U17s Coach | Trevor Spong |
| U15s Coach | TBA |
| Head Trainer | Crystal Reading |
Junior Football
| Junior Football Director | Nigel Palk |
| U13 | Justin Lewis & Brandon Nottle |
| U11 REDS | TBA |
| U11 BLUES | TBA |
| U9 REDS | Daniel Waldhuter |
| U9 BLUES | TBA |
Womens Football
| Womens Football Director | Belle Gray |
| Senior Coach | Andre Boers |
| U16 | TBA |
| U13 | Bianca Williams |
Committee Members
Executive Committee Members
| President | Aldo Pasin |
| Vice President | Gary Watson |
| Treasurer | Chris Moore |
| Secretary | John Williams |
| Senior Football Director | Damien Herzick |
| Child Safety Officer | TBA |
General Committee Members
| Colts Football Director | Ryan Tyrrell |
| Womens Football Director | Belle Gray |
| Sponsorship | Scott Cross |
| Operations Manager | Alison White |
| Maintenance | Geoff Rendell |
| Junior Footbal Director | Nigel Palk |
| Junior Football Coordinator | Jarrod Hicks |
| Bar Manager | Amanda Prior |
| Patron | Doug Bennett & Doug Copper |
Premierships
A Grade
1889, 1896, 1897, 1903, 1915 ,1928, 1930, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1961, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1985, 1988, 1999
Reserves
1926, 1931, 1963, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991
Senior Colts
1961, 1966, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1992, 1993, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2016, 2018
Junior Colt
1973, 1982, 1992, 1994, 2002, 2017
Senior Womens
2020
Life Members
A. Hurst +
G. Treloar +
L. Kimpton +
Mrs J. King +
A. Zbierski +
R. Weaver +
E. Morgan +
R. Higgins +
Mrs M. Ward +
A. Thompson +
J. Bennett +
K. Turner +
D. Window +
L. Ward +
D.O. Hill +
R.W. Hurst +
H.R. Hurst +
E.C.G. Footer +
D. Window +
M.G. McGahan +
B.G Window
J.T. McGahan +
Mrs L.P. Duke +
S.C. Turner +
Mrs. N. Nutchins +
C. Cockshelll +
G.W. Schnaars
D. Ward +
D. Cooper
K.Jones +
A. Brooks +
R. Watson
H. Weaver
G. Siostrom
E. Gniel
M. Garnett +
R. Cockshell
R. Symes
K. Stojko
G. Hemmerling +
Mrs J. McClean
T. Lucas
A.J. Dunn
P. Skoblyk
A.J. Day
J. MacDonald
G.(GUS) Lucas +
D. Hurst
D. Bennett
R. Matz
Mrs D. Matz
P. Hemmerling
B. Nottle