Vale Fred Cook.
The Port Melbourne Football Club great, has passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 74. Cook played 253 games, kicked 1210 goals and was a 6 x premiership player for the club and will forever be known as one of the greatest to ever play for the Borough.
BREAKING -
Merry Christmas Borough fans! ๐ ๐
We've orchestrated one of the most significant recruiting coups in our illustrious history by signing former
@CollingwoodFC
@AFL
Premiership star, Jarryd Blair, for season 2019!
STORY:
#BornAndBred
Final stats for Brody Mihocekโs debut today in
@CollingwoodFC
โs big win over Freo:
11 disposals, 5 marks, 11 pressure acts and FOUR GOALS!!
Proud as punch! โค๏ธ๐ ๐
#BornAndBred
#BrodyWatch
๐ธ: AFL Photos.
*** LANGUAGE WARNING ***
WATCH ๐ฅ -
This is about as raw as it gets....
Thanks to Member Jason Falzon, go inside yesterdayโs 3QT huddle as Gary Ayres delivered a spine-tingling motivational speech to the Borough boys in one final push towards our first victory!
#BornAndBred
MAX GAWN -
@melbournefc
skipper
@gawndog37
paid a visit this afternoon & was all too happy to pose for a photo after purchasing a 2021 Player Sponsorship in support of his former Dees teammate & current Borough star Corey Wagner!
Thanks for the support, Max! ๐
#BornAndBred
2021 SIGNING ๐-
A massive coup, this one! ๐คฉ
The Borough have added more AFL experience to their
@VFL
playing list ahead of season 2021 with the signing of former Premiership-winning
@westernbulldogs
key defender Fletcher Roberts.
STORY:
#BornAndBred
HE'S DONE IT!!
After two dominant years at the Borough, incl. 2016 B & F victory + a 2017
@VFL
Premiership medallion, key defender Brody Mihocek is off to
@CollingwoodFC
next season after the Pies selected him with Pick 22 in this afternoon's
@AFL
Rookie Draft!
#BornAndBred
BREAKING -
The great man isnโt going anywhere!
The Borough are delighted to once again lock in Gary Ayres for 2020 โ a record 13th season at the helm!
STORY ๐ฐ:
#BornAndBred
Today, Henry โPugโ Tucker made his return to the Borough for 2021.
Now 90 years of age, he tells us this year will be his 72nd consecutive year involved at the Club as either a player or trainer.
72 YEARS in a row....all spent with us! ๐คฏ
What a legend. โค๏ธ๐
#BornAndBred
Ex-
@CollingwoodFC
@AFL
Premiership Player Jarryd Blair today against his old club:
28 possessions (incl. 20 contested), 8 tackles and voted Best on Ground in a 42-point victory.
Heโs a Borough now....and how good!? ๐๐
#BornAndBred
๐ธ:
@EverArtImages
Unfortunately, this day was always going to come. ๐ฅ
Some sad news to confirm this afternoon, as the retirement of Premiership skipper and club legend Toby Pinwill becomes official.
Well played, champion. ๐๐
FEATURE STORY:
#BornAndBred
Some news from the coach: Brody Mihocek will make his
@AFL
debut against Fremantle this Sunday. The 26-year-old Tasmanian, recruited via Port Melbourne, is likely to line up as a forward
#FOREVER
A guard of honour for a special man and a special milestone.
Congratulations to Gary Ayres on chalking up game 2๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ.
#BornAndBred
#Ayresy250
Amazing experience for us to welcome the
@freodockers
to ETU Stadium at North Port Oval this morning for their โCaptainโs Runโ ahead of tomorrowโs Round 1
@AFL
clash against Essendon!
Good luck lads! โ๏ธ
JUST IN -
The great man isnโt going anywhere!
Gary Ayres has officially been reappointed once more as our Head Coach for season 2019!
๐๏ธ STORY:
#BornAndBred
BREAKING -
Unfortunately, it devastates us to inform everyone that Head Coach Gary Ayres is unwell & wonโt be at the helm of our
@VFL
side against Box Hill this afternoon.
Development Coach Trent McMicking will take the reins today, & we wish him the best of luck.
#BornAndBred
SIGNING -
Hang on a second, weโre not done yet!!
The rumours are true - โtis the season to be Jolley! ๐
Former Willy P'ship captain &
@VFL
legend Ben Jolley (yes, BEN JOLLEY!) has signed on to play for the Borough in season 2019!
STORY:
#BornAndBred
JUST IN -
116
@AFL
games. 93 Borough games. 1 Flag. And a lasting legacy.
This morning, we can confirm the retirement from
@VFL
footy of Robin Nahas.
MORE:
#BornAndBred
SPECIAL THANK YOU โค๏ธ -
After nearly 70 (yes, SEVENTY!!) consecutive years serving as a volunteer, CEO
@paulmal777
has publicly released a statement of thanks to Marg Addicoat; following her decision to resign as a worker in our kiosk.
VIEW:
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โI reckon thatโs probably why I ended up getting picked up because I was enjoying my footy so much." Mature-age Collingwood recruit Brody Mihocek has recalled his prolonged path to the AFL | |
#AFL
Awesome to welcome another
@AFL
Club to the Boroughโs ETU Stadium home this afternoon as the
@sydneyswans
prepare to take on North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium tomorrow.
Theyโve even got their social distancing protocols down pat! ๐
Good luck boys!
On behalf of the Borough, a huge congratulations to ex-
@WilliamstownFC
Michael Gibbons for deservedly earning his spot on
@CarltonFC
โs
@AFL
for 2019!
Weโve had several great battles with โGibboโ over the journey and he has been nothing short of an absolute star at
@VFL
level! ๐
Congratulations to former AFL Premiership Magpie turned current Borough champion Jarryd Blair, who has tonight been awarded Life Membership of
@CollingwoodFC
at their Annual General Meeting.
Well done, โBlairyโ, a huge honour! ๐
#BornAndBred
Two very deserving recipients of Life Membership at todayโs 2018 Annual General Meeting, with long-serving Scout/Boardman Les Quarrell and current two-time Borough Premiership Coach Gary Ayres delighted to accept their medallions.
Well done Les & Gary! โค๏ธ๐ ๐ฅ ๐
#BornAndBred
BREAKING -
Further to earlier announcements regarding our inaugural VFLW team in 2021 & following a rigorous recruitment process, the PMFC Board are thrilled to announce the appointment of Lachlan Harris as our inaugural VFLW Coach.
STORY:
#BornAndBred
โAyresyโ in the middle to celebrate number 7๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ! ๐ถ๐ถ
What a win; and what a way to respond to last weekโs loss!
Borough Spirit! ๐ โค๏ธ๐
#BornAndBred
#PJVFL
@VFL
โIโm truly honoured to be given the opportunity to coach such a proud and strong football clubโ ๐ด๐ต
Introducing our new VFL Head Coach, Adam Skrobalak.
READ MORE:
Another Borough legend calls it a day. ๐
Thanks for the memories
@samdwyer20
- an out-and-out champion who will always be loved and welcome back at North Port Oval any time.
What a way to bow out though! ๐
#BornAndBred
#ThanksSpud
๐ฅ
JORDAN LISLE -
Some sad news to confirm this morning, as our leading goalkicker, 3-time Frosty Miller Medallist, Premiership player and current co-captain
@MooseyLisle
announces his retirement from the
@VFL
.
STORY:
#BornAndBred
BREAKING -
The news that we've been waiting 3 long months to hear....yes, the
@VFL
has officially been confirmed for a return on August 1st!
How good!? โค๏ธ๐ ๐
STORY:
#BornAndBred
2020 RECRUIT -
Double the Blair!
We are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Blair โ the brother of current Borough star Jarryd โ for
@VFL
season 2020!
FULL STORY ๐ฐ:
#BornAndBred
What an impressive effort from the Borough girls today! They deserve to sing their song loud and proud as they lock in another win! 7๏ธโฃfor7๏ธโฃ
Borough 7.4.46
Blues 6.4.40
#BornAndBred
๐ฅ โ๏ธ | JUST IN -
Finishing on 126 votes, the winner of our 2018 Jack McFarlane Medal as VFL Best and Fairest winner is none other than this young starโฆ.Mack Rivett!
#BornAndBred
FEATURE ARTICLE -
Itโs been a long and arduous journey for Brody Mihocek to get there, but we at the Borough couldnโt be more proud ahead of his upcoming
@AFL
debut with
@CollingwoodFC
!
๐ฐ:
#BornAndBred
2021 SIGNING ๐ -
The second of Port Melbourneโs recruits for the new-look 2021 AFL Eastern Seaboard /
@VFL
Menโs competition is now locked in, with the official signing of ex-Carlton listed key forward
@paddykerr11
.
STORY:
#BornAndBred
Thanks guys.
Weโre obviously heartbroken right now but hope you guys enjoy the victory and go well for the remainder of the
@VFL
Finals Series.
Was there ever any doubt today would be a classic?
What is it about us two great clubs!?
#BornAndBred
#PJVFL
#FinalsFever
We would like to congratulate
@PortMelbourneFC
on another terrific season and their part in todayโs all-time great Elimination Final.
Weโve enjoyed a remarkable recent rivalry with the Borough and look forward to the next time Brown and Gold meet Red and Blue.
#SpectemurAgendo
Amazing to welcome recent
@CollingwoodFC
draftee Brody Mihocek back to the club tonight for a few words and to present some jumpers to members of this yearโs playing group!
#BornAndBred
On behalf of the Port Melbourne Football Club, we are sending out our best wishes to
@AlexWoodwardd
tonight.
Heโs been nothing short of an absolute star of the
@VFL
competition and now deserves a terrific life beyond footy.
Well done on a great career, Woody!
Yes, itโs trueโฆ.our long, long, loonnggg search has finally ended and the 2011
@VFL
Premiership Cup has officially returned to itโs rightful home! ๐ ๐ก ๐
#BornAndBred
NEW LOGO FOR THE BOROUGH ๐ก -
A new year will also signal the arrival of a brand new, fresh logo for the PMFC.
This will now feature on all of our future promotional material, as well as on all of our 2020 on & off-field apparel.
What do we think, Borough fans!?
#BornAndBred
Tick another one off, these Borough warriors are
@VFL
PRELIM BOUND!!! โค๏ธ๐ ๐ถ
FINAL SCORE: Port Melbourne 8.8.56 defeat Footscray 4.17.41.
GOALS: Lisle 2, Lange, Tom โJuniorโ OโSullivan, Pearson, I. Conway, Arnot, Walker.
#BornAndBred
#LetsRoll
๐ฝ๐
These are our new-look home guernseys that arrived in the office today ahead of our 2019 getting underway w/ Thursday weekโs practice match v.
@NBluesFC
!
Weโve opted for a more traditional shade of blue as an ode to our rich history.
Thoughts, Borough fans?
#BornAndBred
On the eve of another big clash against Richmond, we thought it was as good an excuse as any to roll out this footage again....how about the roar of the Borough crowd!? ๐
What a game and what a day! โค๏ธ๐ ๐
#BornAndBred
ANOTHER NEW BOROUGH ๐ด๐ต
- Ruckman
- Adelaide Crows AFL rookie list 2016-2019
- Played 7 AFL games in 2021 for the St Kilda Football Club
- Averaged 32 hit outs and 15 disposals from 7 VFL games in 2021
Welcome to Port Melbourne, Paul Hunter!
#BornAndBred
Another landmark occasion that no amount of rain was ever going to dampen.
First ever VFLW game on home soil = โ
First VFLW game in traditional Borough strip = โ
#BornAndBred
ON THIS DAY ๐ -
A famous day that all of us will cherish and remember for the rest of our lives - can you believe that it was exactly three years ago!?
Where were you when we pulled off the miracle of our 17th
@VFL
Premiership? ๐
#BornAndBred
As of today, the building of our brand new DECK has now been completed as an extension to our Sandridge Events Centre.
As well as being an asset to our events offerings, how good are game days going to be watching on from out here in 2021 at ETU Stadium!? ๐
#BornAndBred
FT: The smile of winners!
First game, first win. ๐โ
Port Melbourne 8.7.55 defeat North Melbourne 3.4.22 at Arden Street today, and how sweet it is!
#BornAndBred
BREAKING -
Itโs a Borough coaching โDream Teamโ in season 2019!
Retired Premiership heroes Sam Dwyer, Shane Valenti & Robin Nahas have all been confirmed as the three-pronged assistant coaching team set to sit alongside Gary Ayres!
STORY:
#BornAndBred
THE RETURN ๐ -
As has just been confirmed by the
@VFL
, our VFLW team will play in Round 3 at ETU Stadium this Saturday afternoon against none other than our arch rivals Williamstown.
Itโll be the first game at our famous home ground in 18 long months! ๐คค๐คค
#BornAndBred