Western Crusaders Gridiron Club

Our juniors preseason trainings are ramping up for the 2026 season! Sessions will now be:
- Monday 6:30pm at Henry Turner reserve Footscray
- Wednesday 6:30 at Maribyrnong Sports Academy
- (Optional, senior focused session) Sunday 2pm at Henry Turner Reserve, Footscray

From this Sunday we’ll be adding an additional preseason session to the program for our under 15s, 18s and Men’s teams. Catch us 2pm in our home ground at Henry Turner reserve, Footscray every Sunday as we ramp up for another huge season ahead.

A huge thank you to Highpoint Hotel for signing on for another season ❤️❤️

Their venue has become the home of many of our biggest club events, from jersey presentations and awards nights to our annual Super Bowl Mondays.

Their continued support helps strengthen our club both on and off the field. Be sure to support the businesses that support the Crusaders.
Here’s to another great season together! 🏆

🏉 Junior Preseason Starts July 15!
The wait is almost over for the next generation of Crusaders, time to lace up the boots and get back on the field! Whether you’re returning for another season or joining the Western Crusaders for the first time, we can’t wait to see you at junior preseason.
Build your skills, make new mates, and be part of a decorated club legacy.
Join us as we kick off an exciting season ahead.
See you at training! 💪

Photo credit Onside Kick Productions

The Western Crusaders are thrilled to have 16 of our very own selected for the upcoming Australia 🇦🇺 vs New Zealand 🇳🇿 International Series.

Our players will represent both nations across the U16 and U18 games, a truly remarkable achievement that reflects not only their hard work and dedication but also the incredible support and coaching behind the scenes.
Congratulations to all those selected to wear their national colors this weekend.

AUS U18s
Tomas Gregorevic
Ben Henderson
Lachlan Paag
Tamiano Sakaria
Etikasi Taliauli

AUS U16s
Oscar Dodds
Korey Larbi
Jack Wallis
Uriel Westerlund

NZ U18s
Mahonri Ormsby Hopa
Rehia Hei Hei Howard
Sale Tunumafono

Nz U16s
Abel Esera Saluni
Micheal Ormsby Hopa
Klayton Randall Le Noel
Tavita Waru

We’re proud to announce the following Crusaders who’ve been selected as national reps to wear the green and gold in the upcoming game against New Zealand in Auckland:

Tyson Garnham
Astin Hewett Astin Hewett
Jai Mann Jai David
Tyrell Sharp Tyrell Jackson
Noah Wilson Noah Wilson
Dakota Alcorace Dakota Alcorace
Faalata Manusina Simeon Tuilagi

Congratulations on the selection and the Crusader family can’t wait to see everyone rep our brand of football internationally once again🛡️🦘

Photography credit to the great Barend van den Hoek

American Football Australia

🏈 2026 PRESEASON INCOMING 🏈

The countdown is on for the Western Crusaders preseason! Whether you’re returning for another Vic Bowl hunt or looking to try gridiron for the first time, preseason is the perfect time to get involved. Session details:

Senior Men’s Wednesdays 6:30pm July 1st
Juniors Wednesdays 6:30pm July 15th

All sessions will be held at Maribyrnong Sports Academy.

Preseason signup form
https://forms.gle/fiT3oGhqLchV2RuQ7

The Western Crusaders family would like to give a massive thank you for their generous grant supporting new equipment for the upcoming season. https://www.facebook.com/communitybankseddon

The Western Crusaders family would like to give @communitybankseddon a massive thank you for their generous grant supporting new equipment for the upcoming season! #weareone

Crusader U18s state reps. Well done on a successful and well fought campaign at the nattys. Huge s/o to all the coaches, parents and supporters behind the scenes.