Noarlunga Football Club

2027 A GRADE ASSISTANT COACH LOCKED IN 🤝

MICK “RATSY” IRVINE IS BACK AT THE SHOE.

If bringing Barry Pilmore home to lead our A Grade rebuild was a statement of intent, we think the man standing alongside him says just as much.

We are incredibly proud to announce Mick “Ratsy” Irvine as our 2027 A Grade Men’s Assistant Coach.

Ratsy is another name that needs little introduction to those who know football in the south.

A highly respected Noarlunga football person, Ratsy’s contribution to the game as both a player and coach saw him inducted into the Southern Football League Hall of Fame in 2021.

And now…. HE’S HOME.

Barry Pilmore and Mick “Ratsy” Irvine.
Two SFL Hall of Famers.
Two experienced football minds.
Two men with Noarlunga running through their football stories.

Welcome home, Ratsy.

We couldn't be more excited to have you as a part of our journey for 2027.

Stay tuned, we have more coming. 💪

One Club. One Guernsey. One Future. 💙🤍🧲

2027 A GRADE COACH LOCKED IN 🤝

BARRY PILMORE IS BACK HOME AT THE SHOE IN 2027

As we prepare to bring A Grade football back to Noarlunga in our 130th year, we knew the person leading the way needed to understand exactly what this club, this guernsey and this opportunity means.

We couldn’t think of a better person to have at the helm than Barry Pilmore.

Barry’s football resume speaks for itself.
A 320-game Noarlunga player, three-time premiership player and premiership coach, Barry has been part of some incredible chapters in our club’s history.
And his success extends well beyond The Shoe.

🏆 6 consecutive A Grade premierships as coach of Willunga
🏆 9 Grand Final appearances in 12 seasons, making finals every year
🏆 Multiple GSFL Coach of the Year awards
🏆 SA Country Coach
🏆 SA Country Championships winning coach with Southern Districts and named Coach of the Championships
🏆 Southern Football League Hall of Fame inductee
🏆 Noarlunga Football Club Hall of Fame
🏆 Willunga Football Club Hall of Fame
🏆 A football legacy so significant that the annual SFL v GSFL senior clash is played for the Barry Pilmore Cup

But for us, perhaps the most important part of Barry’s story is where so much of it began at home with the Noarlunga Football Club.

2027 isn't simply about putting an A Grade side back on the track.

It's about rebuilding something that lasts.
Restoring pride in the guernsey. Bringing people home. Giving our young players something to aspire to and beginning the next chapter of a club that has stood for 130 years.

And we couldn't think of a better person to lead it. Welcome home, Barry. 👏👏

One Club. One Guernsey. One Future. 💙🤍🧲

THE SHOES ARE COMING BACK. 💪

🎨 SUPPORT LOCAL & SUPPORT OUR JUNIORS 💙🤍🧲

Noarlunga Football Club is proud to support Jordan's Paint Services — and they’re giving back to the Mighty Shoes!

For EVERY referral that turns into a job, JPS will donate $200 STRAIGHT BACK to our Junior Football Program! 🙌

So if your home, business or next project needs a fresh coat, give Jordan’s Painting Services a call and make sure you mention Noarlunga Football Club.

🏠 Fresh paint for you.
💰 $200 for our juniors.
💙 Supporting local, supporting the future of the Shoes.

A massive thank you to JPS for getting behind our club and our kids! 🤍🧲

🚨 ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR FINALS! 🚨

We need our Shoe family to help us make finals day a ripper! 💪

Whether you can spare an hour or stick around for the day, every set of hands makes a difference!

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ All Day

Can you help? Drop a comment below or send us a message!

Many hands make light work.

One Club. One Guernsey. One Future. 💙🤍🧲

A huge well done to our U11’s at today’s carnival! 🤩

Plenty of talent, plenty of heart and plenty to look forward to. 👀🏉

We are so proud of you all and can’t wait to continue watching you grow into junior football.

By all accounts, the future of the Shoes is looking very bright! 🧲💙🤍

A massive thank you to all our coaching officials and volunteers. We couldn’t have done this year without you!

💙🤍 HOW TIME FLIES! 🥹

We can’t believe the 2026 Mini’s season has already come and gone! What a year it’s been for our little Shoes. 👟🏉

Come celebrate one last time with us!

🏆 Awards & 50-game milestones
🎓 U11’s graduations
🏉 Parents vs Kids game
🌭 FREE BBQ!

📅 Saturday 5th September
⏰ See below 👇

Let’s finish an amazing season together! 💙🤍🧲

📸 PHOTO CATCH UP SESSION!

Missed club photos? This is your LAST CHANCE! 👀

📅 Tuesday 18 August
🏉 ALL PLAYERS

Don’t leave it until it’s too late — scan the QR code or click the link below and book your spot! 💙🤍🧲

https://www.jamesbakerphotography.com.au/ns/

✨ SAVE THE DATE — THE SHOE BALL! 💙🤍

One Club. One Night. One HUGE celebration. 🥂🏆

📅 10 October 2026
📍 Old Noarlunga Hotel

Juniors. Seniors. Presentations. Canapés. Good times. 💃🕺

Dress your best and come celebrate season 2026 with the Shoe family! 🧲

All details including pricing & package details dropping next week 👀

One Club. One Guernsey. One Future. 💙🤍🧲

👏 50 SENIOR GAMES!

Congratulations to Reece Chadwick on a fantastic milestone! 💪

Great to see you celebrate #50 in the navy & white. 💙🤍

Well done, Reece! 🧲