History
Black Rock Football Club celebrated its centenary season last year after it was founded in 1908.
The Rockers are today well known for their red and black "Bomber" colours, but initially wore a straight black jumper with white shorts & socks then changed to navy blue with a red V just like the Demons, when it switched leagues (MAFA) in the late 20's. The club will participate in Division 2 of the Southern Football League in 2009, which it has been affiliated with since 1986, and will play home games and train (6pm Tuesday & Thursadys) at Donald McDonald Reserve Black Rock.
After a number of runners-up positions, Black Rock cracked it for their first Premiership flag in 1927 & only a short wait til 1935' where we went back to back in 1936'. A fourth flag was put on the mantlepiece in 1954’. Two further Premierships came the clubs way in 1980’ and 1984’.
Following two heart breaking defeats to Hampton & Canterbury in consecutive Grand Finals ('02 & '03), The Rockers took out their 8th senior flag in 2004’ with a victory over Moorabbin after an inspirational pre game speach from 'Lethal' Leigh Matthews .
The last 5 years has seen a changing of the guard from both an on field & off-field point of view, with a newly formed committee given the reigns & some new faces on the famous Donald McDonald reserve of a winter Saturday.
Season 2008 , saw the club head back into Div- 2 of the SFL after a memorable 2007 coming out premiers on the final saturday in September, after scores were level at the final siren, extra time was needed to split the sides with a thrilling 1 point win to the mighty Rockers' over Mt Waverley at Mordialloc oval.
2009 is upon us & we would like to congratulate the recently appointed coaching panel
- James Challis -Senior coach
The club has announced James Challis as senior coach for season 2009, "Challo" has been a playing assistant for the past 3 years & has hung up the boots to turn his attention to coaching after he took the reigns during the 2008 season with some encouraging results. The club has also appointed Shaun Beattie as reserves coach & we wish them both all the best for the upcoming season. Chal has been busy in the off season recruiting some new blood to the Rockers which will hopefully will see us push for finals in 2009.
- David Grose -Assistant coach (playing)
- Evan Lukas -Assistant Coach (playing)
- Shaun Beattie -Reserves coach
- Pete Smith -Senior team Mgr
- Alan Nicklos -Senior team runner
The club will again be led off the field by President Nick MacMillan, Michael Bennett (Secretary) & Damian Devola (treasurer) heading up a hard working committee team which includes Tom Raftery (Registration secretary) Pete Smith (Vice President/ senior team Mgr) Kevin Handley (vice president) John Sinclair (social co-ordinator) Tim Perrot (ground maintenance Mgr) Daniel Agostino, Evan Lukas..
The club has also grown with the addition of Federal Bayside Super rules (for players 35 years of age & over) coming on board in 2009 & beyond, Rockers club stalwart Brent Ward has been appointed as coach for their first year at McDonald Rsv. again we wish "Wardy" all the best for the year & welcome our new members from Federal Bayside & hopefully this can be the start of a long relationship...
The club has also secured a major grant from local,state & federal government that will see the "old concrete jungle" we know as the clubrooms receive a facelift due for completion in April 2009.. Some make sure you pop down for a look at both the new recruits & a quiet beer in the new surroundings..Stay tuned for more details
The club is always keen for new players/ members, so if your in the area & looking for a game of footy McDonald Res is the place for you.
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The brains trust recieve the 2007 premiership flag at SFL presentation night
Guess who's turned 100....
THE ROCKERS !!!
After being founded in 1908 BlackRock FC will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2008, the club is keen to have all members re-unite at several functions throughout the season. The cub has also secured a grant to see our out dated rooms receive a "facelift" in 2008, stay tuned for more details..
***PAST PLAYERS/ MEMBERS***
If you have previuosly been invlolved at the club the current committee would like to contact you.. Could you please send your updated details (including playing years or premierships/ postion involved @ club etc.) & any info. or memorabilia relevant to club history please speak to president Nick Macmillan nickmac@bigpond.net.au or phone 0419 140476
--BRFC 100 years strong --
