What a season it’s been for sport across our community! From thrilling grand final victories to inspiring young athletes and dedicated volunteers, the Narre Warren North electorate has truly shown what makes local sport so special: passion, perseverance, and people.
Grand Final Glory
We kicked off the celebrations with some unforgettable wins across our local clubs.
- Endeavour United Seniors claimed the State 4 South League title, earning their first promotion in 26 years! The energy and emotion in that moment was incredible and a true reflection of the club’s resilience and commitment.
- Hallam Hawks Football Netball Club had both the Reserves and Seniors made history by winning their first-ever premierships.
- The Endeavour Hills Senior Women’s Football Team – The Falcons, soared to victory against Casey Thunder, showing grit, teamwork, and determination.
- A huge congratulations to the Casey Panthers U16Bs, who were runners-up in their league and went on to become State Final champions. What an incredible achievement!
- Berwick 14A are the 2025 League & Grand Final winners after a thrilling 2–1 win over Preston Lions.
- Narre Warren U19s took out the Division 1 Premiership with a strong 14-point win over Murrumbeena. A fantastic result for a talented group!
- Endeavour Hills U19s also brought home the glory, winning the Division 2 Grand Final with a 15-point victory over a gritty Hampton outfit.
- The Endeavour Hills Over 35s showed that age is just a number, finishing the season as champions. A brilliant effort from a dedicated team.
- Let’s not forget the Endeavour Hills Women’s Division 1 team, who capped off a stellar season with a well-deserved title win.
These are just a few of the many clubs achieving great success in our community. There are countless others doing amazing things on and off the field and we celebrate them all. Sport truly brings people together, and this season has been a shining example of that.
Celebrating Community Spirit
I had the pleasure of attending the Casey Panthers Soccer Club presentation day, where:
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Salman Akbar received the Respect & Integrity Award.
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Nen Soun was honoured with the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Across the electorate, we celebrated many more outstanding contributors:
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Paul Oro – Endeavour Hills Eagles Jnr (Respect & Integrity)
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Kaitlin Puocovdky – Endeavour Hills Eagles Jnr (Volunteer)
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Cooper Santangelo – Narre North Foxes Jnr Football Club (Respect & Integrity)
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Zarli Parker – Narre North Foxes Jnr Football Club (Volunteer)
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Milanetta (Mila) Fuimaono – Endeavour Hills Rugby (Volunteer)
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Miracle Falute – Endeavour Hills Rugby (Respect & Integrity)
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John Boccari – Endeavour Hills Senior Football Club (Volunteer)
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Alesha White – Endeavour Hills Senior Football Club (Respect & Integrity)
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Dean Campbell – Fountain Gate Junior Football Club (Volunteer)
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Henry McKay – Fountain Gate Junior Football Club (Respect & Integrity)
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Tania Thomas – Narre Warren Football Netball Club (Volunteer)
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Grant Mitchell – Narre Warren Football Netball Club (Respect & Integrity)
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Jed Desmond – Hallam Football Netball Club (Respect & Integrity)
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Jack Maxwell – Hallam Football Netball Club (Volunteer)
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Dario Maia – Endeavour United Soccer Club (Respect & Integrity)
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Sammy Vancea – Endeavour United Soccer Club (Volunteer)
These individuals represent the heart of our sporting community. Whether on the field, behind the scenes, or in the clubhouse, their contributions make our clubs stronger, more inclusive, and more inspiring. Congratulations to all the winners, your efforts don’t go unnoticed.
