MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED
FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
INTRODUCING OUR 2026 COACHES.
SENIOR FOOTBALL
We’re so excited to introduce our 2026 coaching lineup!
Senior Coach Rhett Kelly
Reserves Co-Coaches Mark Lafferty & Pete Harris
These three bring an incredible mix of knowledge, leadership and passion to the club. They’re fantastic role models who inspire those around them, and we can’t wait to see what 2026 holds under their guidance!
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Our Juniors are in great hands — each of these leaders brings passion, knowledge, and care to our junior program. We know our young players will thrive under their guidance.
Junior Coaches:
Under 10s Shane Harris
Under 12s Brett Pedlow (Assistant: Dan Price)
Under 14s Peter Harris
Under 16s Shem Murphy and Brayden Sellings
Under 18s Dale Thomas
FEMALE FOOTBALL
We’re also proud to introduce our female coaches, who bring their expertise, dedication, and leadership to our Youth Girls and Women’s programs. After a hugely successful year with our Youth Girls last season, we’re excited to continue their growth in 2026 and will also be fielding a Women’s team in 2026.
Youth Girls Brett Guy
Women’s Kathy Zacharopoulas
NETBALL
We’re excited to introduce our 2026 Netball Coaches! Each of these amazing leaders brings energy, experience, and dedication to our Netball program. We know our players are in fantastic hands and can’t wait to see them grow this season.
A Grade Jas Friend
B Grade Alex Turner
C Grade Hayley Steer
D Grade Sheree Livingstone
Under 17s Ayla Lafferty & Lilyca White
Under 15s Jas Friend
Under 13s Sarah Mitchem
Congratulations everyone, we can’t wait for an amazing 2026 season ahead!
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR UPCOMING SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
(With more to come!)
Season Launch: On Sunday the 8th of March we will be holding a Season Launch. Starting at 9:30am we will begin at our social rooms with some team building games, with a senior presentation following on from this. From 12pm we will make our way to The Stony Creek races and then, afterwards we'll continue on at The Meeniyan Pub for dinner drinks.
All members and supporters are invited and encouraged to come and launch our 2026 season the right way.
Retro Night: Last year was such a hit that we'd love to do it again. It's a nostalgic night that you don't want to miss! Join our current playing groups in a little catwalk rocking your old playing kit, a light training and a whole bunch of laughs. Meet everyone at the social rooms (Because photographing it all is a must!) before the coaches help you stretch out your limber bodies and join in on the Thursday night training fun. So dust off your kits and we'll see you on Thursday the 30th of May from 6pm. Make sure you spread the word and let your old team mates know. And don't forget the bar will be open and dinners in the rooms will be available... Just like the good ol days.
We can't wait to see you there!
Past Players Day: Our 2026 Past Players Day is coming up on Saturday the 2nd of May as we take on Tarwin at home. We'd love to see all of our past players back at the club- Come down, catch up, share a few laughs and relive the good times. From 12pm onwards.
Make sure you lock this date in and bring the crew out to Meeniyan to make a day of it!
Premiership Reunion: Join us on Saturday the 30th of May for our Premiership Reunion, celebrating the below Premierships:
🏆1976 Seniors
🏆1976 Reserves
🏆1976 A Grade
🏆1976 C Grade
🏆1976 Thirds
🏆1986 Fourths
🏆1996 Reserves
🏆1996 Under 13's
🏆2016 Under 15's
🏆2016 C Grade
From midday onwards in our social rooms. Spread the word!
We can't wait to see you there!
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WE ARE ON THE HUNT FOR OLD BATTERIES!
As part of an MDUFNC Fundraiser we're collecting any old batteries lying around your home or workplace, and trading them in to raise funds for the club.
If you're able to help please either drop them into Kurt at Dumbalk Ag Warehouse, or get in contact with us (You can ask any of our committee members, Liam Bourke or comment on our social media post) to arrange a pickup - We would be incredibly grateful.
All proceeds go directly towards future club projects to help improve our facilities and support our players.
PLEASE SLOW DOWN.
Just a small reminder when driving in the Meeniyan Rec Reserve on training and game days, please slow down.
There are children and animals in the area, and your care helps keep everyone safe.
Thank you.
WE DESPERATELY NEED NETBALL
UMPIRES!
We are currently seeking umpires for the upcoming season and welcome individuals of all experience levels. Whether you are new to umpiring and keen to learn, looking to further develop your skills or you are an experienced umpire, we would love to hear from you. Training and support will be provided. If you’re interested in becoming involved, please get in touch with us, or Kate Lafferty.
