Croydon Rangers News

Gridiron Victoria Registration

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For the 2012 senior season all players and sideline staff need to complete the Gridiron Victoria Online Registration and pay the registration fee which is $100 for players, and $65 for sideline staff.

Click on the link below and follow the online instructions. Simply click on the New Registrations link if you are a new player or if you are an existing player login and pay, if you dont know your login use the password retrival service.

Gridiron Victoria Online Registration

If you have any questions regarding the online registration please see a member of the Rangers committee or the coaching staff.


2012 Senior Registration Day

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The Rangers will be hosting their 2012 Senior Registration Day on Sunday, 12th February from 12:00 midday at Ranger Field in Springfield Avenue Croydon.

All players, old and new as well coaches and support crew are invited to attend.

This will be a great opportunity to meet everyone at the club, find out what is in store for 2012 and start the year off right.

We will be offering:

  • New player information
  • Online registration with Gridiron Victoria
  • Merchandise for sale
  • Equipment / Uniforms for sale
  • Starter kits and training gear for sale

We hope to see as many people as possible in attendance as we build towards our 28th season of Gridiron in Victoria.


Junior Rangers are in to the 2011 Vic Bowl

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The Junior Rangers have secured a place in their 3rd straight Junior Vic Bowl, currently 7-0 with one game to play and two games clear of the Buccs and Miners with 5 wins each.

The Vic Bowl will be held on the weekend of 9-10 December with the day and venue to be determined early next week.

Congratulations to Coaches Doyle and Marriott and the whole team as the look to defend their crown with back to back Vic Bowls.


2011 Senior Presentation Night

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The Rangers held their 2011 presentation night last Friday with more than 100 players, coaches and partners in attendance to celebrate a great season for the club.

The award winners are as follows:

Overall MVP

Div 1: Mark Ursu (QB) Div 2: Vincent Scheffer (QB)

Offensive MVP

Div 1: Mark Ursu (QB) Div 2: Vincent Scheffer (QB)

Defensive MVP

Div 1: Mark Doyle (ILB) Div 2: Rob Aston (ILB)

Offensive Line MVP

Div 1: Taylor Gist (LT) Div 2: David Fitzgerald (LT)

Special Teams MVP

Div 1: Ian Box (R) Div 2: Jake Whitchelo (R)

Most Improved Award

Div 1: Nick Johnston (CB) Div 2: Andrew Amato (FB)

Captains Award

Div 1: Darren Johnstone (DT) Div 2: Carmelo Malivindi (LB)

Rookie of the Year: Josh Petracca (WR)

Gil Boyd Award: Sam Weller (C)

150 Game Club

Steve Churchill (RB), Richard Garraway (LB)

50 Game Club

Clint Bowe (RB), Jamie Stafford (WR), Jake Wilkins (LG), Brock Wellington (SS), Carmelo Malivindi (LB), Tyson Burgess (CB)

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2011 Junior Training

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2011 Junior Season training has started, at our ground in Springfield Avenue Croydon.

Juniors train Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6:30 – 8:30 and also Sunday mornings from 10am – 12 noon.

To be eligible to play in the Gridiron Victoria Junior competition you need to be 14 years old before the start of the season and under 18 at the 1st of Jan 2011. All equipment and uniforms can be provided by the Croydon Rangers to keep costs down for our players.

Last year our juniors won all but one game en route to winning the 2010 Junior Vic Bowl.

Junior Rangers win Vic Bowl

Now, who wouldn’t want to be part of a winning team?

We encourage anyone and everyone who is interested in playing junior gridiron this year (and their parents!) to come along, meet with players, the coaching staff and club officials.

We will explain what is involved in playing, the rules and requirements and give you the opportunity to throw a ball around and try on some gear.

Season 2011

The 2011 season will kick off late September and run 8 weeks plus a 2 week finals campaign. We will have more information in the next few weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact the Rangers.