SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7
1st Semi Final
Geelong vs Southport at GMHBA Stadium. 11:35am -7mate
2nd Semi Final
Brisbane vs Williamstown at Brighton Homes Arena 12:45pm - AFL App
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
1st Qualifying Final
Werribee vs Geelong at Avalon Airport Oval 12:01pm - 7mate
1st Elimination Final
Southport vs Frankston at Fankhauser Reserve 12:05pm - AFL App
2nd Qualifying Final
Footscray vs Brisbane at Whitten Oval 1:05pm - AFL App
2nd Elimination Final
Box Hill Hawks vs Williamstown at Fenjiu Stadium 3:01pm - 7mate
It’s with deep sadness to announce that popular Herald Sun Sports Journalist Sam Landsberger has been tragically killed in an accident this morning. He wa 35
Sam was a brilliant sports journalist writing particularly in football and cricket circles. Most recently you may have seen his tweets of emoji schedule for Olympic Games.
I first met Sam around 20 years ago with my work with Richmond Cricket Club in premier cricket and then of course with Frankston Football Club when he was a cadet. We would speak regularly especially over social media. He was an outstanding person and great at what he did.
I would like to send my condolences to his family, friends and work colleagues I know everyone in VFL community will be thinking of you at this sad time.
If you have any memories or would like to leave any messages please do so in the comments
RIP Sam Landsberger .You will be missed.
SATURDAY AUGUST 25
Gold Coast vs Frankston at People First Stadium 1:05pm
SUNDAY AUGUST 26
Williamstown vs Richmond at DSV Stadium 12:01pm (Channel 7)
From The website - https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/james-hird-to-support-brendan-mccar…;
James Hird to support Brendan McCartney at Port Melbourne in director of coaching role
August 18, 2024 — Essendon great James Hird is expected to join new coach Brendan McCartney in a director of coaching role at VFL club Port Melbourne after knocking back the senior coaching role due to his business commitments.
Port Melbourne will make the announcement on Monday after Adam Skrobalak coached the club to a win over the Northern Bullants in his final match in charge on Saturday. Two sources who wished to remain anonymous as the club had not yet released their decision publicly confirmed the new appointments.
James Hird assisted his former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh when he was caretaker coach of GWS late in 2022, and will now help Brendan McCartney at Port Melbourne. AFL Photos
The pair worked together at Essendon after McCartney joined the Bombers in Hird’s first season as senior coach in 2011. He had worked alongside Mark Thompson at Geelong as the club won the 2007 and 2009 flags and quickly won Hird’s respect for his ability to develop young players.
McCartney then became Western Bulldogs senior coach in 2013 before continuing his coaching career as an assistant at Melbourne. He then became a coach at North Ballarat, where he has worked the past four seasons, and has been working part-time at Collingwood for the past two years. He has also coached at Western Heights’ College in Geelong.
Last Thursday night, he told the North Ballarat players he was leaving at the end of the season but would coach them through the upcoming finals series.
Port Melbourne chased Hird for the senior job, but he was unable to pursue the role because of his business commitments as managing director of Euree Asset management, which manages about $150 million in investor funds.
Former Bulldogs coach and Melbourne assistant Brendan McCartney can’t wait for Friday night’s blockbuster. Pat Scala
He remained in discussions to stay involved in the club where his son Tom plays. With McCartney to be appointed, Hird will come on board to support him and the club’s other coaches, and also play a role developing players that does not require a full-time commitment.
The pairing is a boost for the standalone VFL club which celebrated its 150th year this season.
Saturday August 17
10:00AM AEST
Gold Coast SUNS v Casey Demons
People First Stadium, Gold Coast • Yugambeh
11:05am AEST
Sydney Swans v Footscray Bulldogs
Tramway Oval, Sydney
12:05PM AEST
Williamstown v GWS GIANTS
DSV Stadium, Victoria
12:05PM AEST
Southport v North Melbourne
Fankhauser Reserve, Southport
12:05PM AEST
Collingwood v Brisbane Lions
AIA Vitality Centre, Swan St • Wurundjeri
2:05PM AEST
Port Melbourne v Northern Bullants
ETU Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri
Sunday August 18
11:05am AEST
Carlton v Richmond
IKON Park, Melbourne • Wurundjeri
12:00PM AEST
Sandringham Zebras v Geelong
Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham • Bunurong
1:05PM AEST
Coburg Lions v Essendon
Piranha Park, Coburg
2:05PM AEST
Box Hill Hawks v Werribee Tigers
Box Hill City Oval, Box Hill • Wurundjeri
Premiership winning coach Sean BUNCLE announced today that he will not be seeking to coach Port Melbourne in 2025. Buncle has decided to spend more time with his family and the club will be advertising his position for the 2025 season.
From the Port Melbourne website..
https://www.portmelbournefc.com.au/club-announcement/
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board of the Port Melbourne Football Club (PMFC) wish to advise that VFL Head Coach Adam Skrobalak will stand down from his position at the conclusion of the 2024 VFL season.
Adam took on the Head Coach role in 2022 with a focus on rebuilding the list and program, he notified the club’s VFL Football Director of his resignation along with his wish to finish the 2024 season and this has been accepted.
“My family and I have decided to move to Queensland. I have loved my time at the Borough and I am proud of the work that has been done. I feel we have put a program in place that is built around professional standards and player development and will certainly help the group going forward” commented Skrobalak .
Port Melbourne Board Member and VFL Football Director Toby Pinwill thanked Adam for his commitment to the club.
“Adam will always be part of the Borough family and we thank him for his hard work and dedication over the past three seasons. We wish Adam and his family all the best”.
The recruitment process has already commenced for Adam’s replacement and an announcement will be made in due course.
For any further enquires please contact Port Melbourne Football Club General Manager Sophie Williams via email – sophie.williams@portmelbournefc.com.au
Port Melbourne told to cover up CFMEU signs at home ground ahead of VFLW Grand Final amid corruption watchdog probe
The scandal which has engulfed the CFMEU — amid allegations including bullying and intimidation — has caused an unexpected drama in the lead-up to the VFLW Grand Final.
CFMEU logos will have to be removed from North Port Oval.
VFL club Port Melbourne will cover up or take down sponsorship signs promoting major sponsor CFMEU ahead of the VFLW Grand Final this weekend at its home ground ETU Stadium.on Ralph image widget
