Moorabbin Kangaroos
Football Club
New Player Welcome Pack
Season 2026
Widdop Crescent Oval, Hampton East
Widdop Crescent Oval, Hampton East
Welcome to the Moorabbin Kangaroos! Whether you're a seasoned footballer or lacing up the boots for the first time, we're thrilled to have you as part of our club. The Roos are a community-focused club built on mateship, respect, and a love of the game.
We currently field two teams in the Southern Football and Netball League (SFNL) Division 4 competition:
We welcome players of all experience levels. Come down, get involved, and be part of something great.
The SFNL is one of Melbourne's largest community football and netball leagues, covering the south-eastern suburbs. The league runs multiple divisions across senior football, reserves, under-age, and women's competitions.
The Moorabbin Kangaroos compete in Division 4, which is a competitive grade suited to a mix of experienced and developing players. Fixtures, ladders, and league news can be found at:
All home games are played at Moorabbin Reserve.
| Round | Date | Opponent | H/A | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 11 April | Dandenong West | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 2 | Sat 18 April | Clayton | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 3 | Sat 25 April | Lyndale | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 4 | Sat 2 May | Narre South Saints | Away | Strathaird Reserve |
| 5 | Sat 9 May | Ashwood | Away | Essex Heights Reserve |
| 6 | Sat 16 May | Doveton Eagles | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 7 | Sat 23 May | St Johns OC | Away | Thomas Carroll Reserve |
| 8 | Sat 30 May | Dandenong West | Away | Greaves Reserve |
| 9 | Sat 6 June | Clayton | Away | Meade Reserve |
| 10 | Sat 13 June | Lyndale | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 11 | Sat 20 June | Narre South Saints | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 12 | Sat 27 June | Ashwood | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 13 | Sat 4 July | Doveton Eagles | Away | Power Reserve |
| 14 | Sat 11 July | St Johns OC | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| 15 | Sat 18 July | Dandenong West | Away | Greaves Reserve |
| 16 | Sat 25 July | Clayton | Away | Meade Reserve |
| 17 | Sat 1 August | Lyndale | Away | Barry Powell Reserve |
| 18 | Sat 8 August | Narre South Saints | Home | Moorabbin Reserve |
| Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Week 1 Finals | 15–16 August |
| Week 2 Finals | 22–23 August |
| Week 3 Finals | 29 August |
| Grand Final | 5 September |
| Role | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Simon Griffiths | 0408 585 576 | [email protected] |
| President | Peter Cooney | 0419 337 875 | [email protected] |
| Secretary | Margaret Torpy | 0407 442 436 | [email protected] |
| Assistant Secretary | Lisa Griffiths | 0433 658 443 | [email protected] |
| Treasurer | Noel Stewart | 0404 481 078 | [email protected] |
| Operations Manager | Muhammad Kiki | 0419 904 242 | [email protected] |
| General Committee | Geoff Burke | 0408 551 350 | [email protected] |
| General Committee | Lachie Pearce | 0488 256 999 | [email protected] |
| General Committee | Dylan Cohen | 0433 419 551 | [email protected] |
| General Committee | Matt Bergowicz | 0478 121 654 | [email protected] |
| General Committee | Zac Little | 0451 674 897 | [email protected] |
Widdop Crescent Oval
41 Widdop Crescent
Hampton East VIC 3188
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mkfc.org.au
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We proudly wear Navy Blue, White, and Light Blue — inspired by the AFL North Melbourne Kangaroos.
The Moorabbin Kangaroos Football Club, now playing at Widdop Crescent in Hampton East, has a history distinct from the earlier VFL club of the same name. The club is the product of a 1970s merger and, after a turbulent period in the 1980s, has established itself as a resilient community club within the Southern Football Netball League.
The modern Moorabbin Kangaroos were formed in 1978 through the merger of two neighbouring clubs from the Federal Football League (FFL):
The new amalgamated club adopted the name, royal blue and white colours, and “Kangaroos” nickname of the original, successful Moorabbin club that had disbanded in 1965. Initially competing in the FFL until its collapse in 1981, the club moved to the South East Suburban Football League (the precursor to today’s SFNL) for the 1982 season.
Seeking a higher standard of competition, the club was admitted to the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1983, initially playing under the name Moorabbin West.
The club competed in the VFA’s second division for four seasons, with its best year coming in 1985 after recruiting champion goalkicker Fred Cook. However, the club narrowly missed the finals that year.
The Moorabbin VFA side met a sudden and dramatic end in 1987. After just two matches, coach Graham Stewart resigned following a dispute with the club board, leading to a mass walkout of players. Unable to field a team, the club was suspended by the VFA and subsequently folded mid-season.
Following the VFA side’s collapse, Geoff Burke was the catalyst for the club’s rebirth. Widely regarded as the father of the modern Moorabbin Kangaroos, Burke served as club President for several years and was instrumental in re-forming the club and securing its permanent home in the Southern Football League. By the early 1990s, the club had settled at its current ground, A.W. Oliver Reserve on Widdop Crescent in Hampton East, and officially changed its name to the Moorabbin Kangaroos in 2003.
This era has been defined by the club’s success on the field and its resilience off it. The Kangaroos have won three senior premierships in the Southern Football Netball League (SFNL):
The club’s history in the SFNL is notable not just for its premierships, but for its survival against the odds. A central figure in this story is Margaret Torpy, who joined the then-Moorabbin West club in 1987 and has served in countless official roles, including secretary and treasurer, for decades.
In recognition of her efforts, Torpy was the first woman inducted into the SFNL Hall of Fame. She was instrumental in saving the club from folding on two separate occasions — first in 2009 and again in 2015 — by forming new committees to steer the club forward.
Today, the Moorabbin Kangaroos continue to be a vibrant part of the Hampton East community, fielding senior and reserve teams and hosting community events at Widdop Crescent, such as their annual Indigenous Game.
Hearts to hearts and hands to hands,
Beneath the blue and white we stand.
We shout, God bless our native land,
Moorabbin, Moorabbin.
Out we come, out we come, out we come to play,
Just for recreation's sake, to pass the time away.
Lots of fun, heaps of fun, enjoy yourself today.
Moorabbin boys/girls are hard to beat when they come out to play.
So join in the chorus, and sing it one and all,
Join in the chorus, Moorabbin's on the ball.
Good old Moorabbin, they're champions you'll agree.
Moorabbin is the team that plays to win for you and me.
As a member of the Moorabbin Kangaroos Football Club, you are expected to:
Breaches of this code may be dealt with by the committee in accordance with the club's constitution.
The Moorabbin Kangaroos FC gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors:
| Sponsor | |
|---|---|
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CoinPort Exchange |
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Macktow |
| Cyptochat | |
| Community Bank – Highett | |
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KFC – Southland |
| Bentleigh RSL | |
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Youle Garden Supplies |
| Catalog Clothing | |
| TGI Fridays |
Interested in sponsoring the club? Contact Emma Davis at [email protected] or call 0400 000 004.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior Player Registration | $400 |
| Reserves Player Registration | $400 |
| Social Membership | $50 |
Registration fees cover your SFNL player registration, insurance, and club membership for the season.
Payment methods: Contact the Treasurer to arrange payment.
Please complete the details below and return to a committee member.
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| Date of Birth | |
| Address | |
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| Mobile Phone |
| Contact Name | |
| Relationship | |
| Phone Number |
| Previous Club(s) | |
| Years of Experience | |
| Preferred Position(s) | |
| Highest Level Played | |
| AFL Victoria ID (if known) |
| Known Medical Conditions | |
| Allergies | |
| Current Medications | |
| Do you have private health insurance? | Yes / No |
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _______________