Western Foxes

The Western Crusaders (Foxes) are a women's gridiron team based in Footscray, which is west of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia.[1][2] They were the first women's gridiron team established in Victoria and are affiliated with the Western Crusaders Gridiron Football Club.

Western Crusaders (Foxes) Gridiron Club
Names
Nickname(s)Foxes
MottoWe Are One
Club details
Founded2012
Colours     Maroon      White
CompetitionGridiron Victoria
PresidentPeter Steve
CoachHarry Jalland
Ground(s)Henry Turner Reserve, Footscray
Training ground(s)Henry Turner Reserve, Footscray
Other information
Official websiteWestern Crusaders Official Website

History

The Western Foxes became the first full kit women’s gridiron team in Victoria in 2012, growing from a handful of players in the early stages of the year to a fully fledged squad within months.

In October 2012, the Foxes made history by playing the first ever game of women’s gridiron in the state, with an intra-club scrimmage that saw the offensive team take on the defensive unit.

The team played four scrimmages in the latter stages of 2012 before playing representative teams from both Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory in March 2013.

Women’s gridiron continued to grow at a rapid rate, which resulted in the creation of two new teams in Victoria: the Northern Lady Raiders and the Melbourne Uni Chargers. These three teams competed for the inaugural women’s championship in 2013, with the Foxes progressing through the season undefeated to claim the inaugural Women’s Vic Bowl title. The Vic Bowl MVP was Foxes #89, Jaz Drewry.

The Crusaders went on to win back to back VicBowls in 2014 Gridiron Victoria women's competition. In 2017, they plan to re-form the team in order to gain entry into the 2017 Competition.[3]

2013 Players

Playing Squad
Western Foxes Gridiron Club
Senior list Coaching staff
  • 7 Erin Casey (c)
  • 24 Alexandra Doumis
  • 15 Erin Byrnes
  • 60 Michelle Palmer
  • 78 Ish Ryan
  • 89 Jaz Drewry
  • 37 Aroha Tulloch
  • Kasey Hurley
  • 26 CJ Fernandez
  • Felicity O’Connor
  • Tiffany Lykke
  • 66 Lauren Devoy
  • Rachael Suisala
  • 2 Stina Johansson
  • Maramena Ronaki
  • Tima Matia
  • Constance Bontomasi Bram
  • Ashlee West
  • Brietta Janet
  • Angela Challands
  • Dana Mathers
  • Gabriella Bronnegard
  • Korine Doumis
  • Tee Jane

Head coach

  • Scott Hayden

Assistant coaches

  • Anthony Caminiti
  • Julia Birks
Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)

See also

Gridiron Victoria

References
  1. "Western Foxes Womens Gridiron first ever scrimmage - Gridiron Victoria". Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  2. "Western Crusaders - Gridiron Victoria". Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  3. "Western Foxes News". WESTERN CRUSADERS GRIDIRON CLUB. 15 December 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
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