Croydon Rangers Gridiron Club

Welcome to the Croydon Rangers, one of the founding clubs in this state and a proud member of Gridiron Victoria.

New players are always welcome, no experience necessary! The seniors will kick off their 2012 campaign with the registration day on February 12th. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in joining up!

2011 Juniors Week 1 – Rangers d Crusaders 44-6

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The junior Rangers have won their first game of the 2011 season, defeating the Crusaders 44-6.

Thanks to Barend van den Hoek for all these great photos.

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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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Photos from pre-season training for the 2011 Junior Rangers including the final hit out before next weekend’s first game of the year.

Thanks to our resident photographer Barend van den Hoek for all these great shots of the boys in action.

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2011 Junior Gridiron Victoria Season

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The 2011 Junior Gridiron Victoria season schedule has been released!

This year sees a 5 team, 10 week season with each side having 8 games and 2 byes.

The finals structure will see the top side into the Junior Vic Bowl and 2nd vs 3rd in the preliminary final.

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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.