Wantirna South Football Club

The Devils are very pleased to welcome another 3 players to the Senior squad for 2020. Lachie Vaughn and brothers Nick & Cal Mendes are joining the Devils after playing with Ararat in the Wimmera League in 2019.

Lachie Vaughan is a 20yo forward who kicks goals and brings lots of pressure around the footy. Cal Mendes is a talented 22yo winger/midfielder who has played in 3 premierships over his short career, whilst older brother 26yo Nick Mendes, who plays back and through the midfield, has played in 2 Premierships and won a few Best & Fairests over his career.

Recruiting for season 2020 has been strongly focused on adding players with plenty still to offer over the next few seasons and beyond. Retaining the current Devils players who are committed to genuine improvement has also been part of the clubs focus.

Senior Preseason training starts Wednesday 20th November at Walker Reserve from 6pm.

The Devils are pleased to announce Paul Payne is the Development Coach of the Devils for 2020. Paul was a very talented footballer in his playing days having played state level senior footy with Oakleigh(VFA comp) and senior local footy with Bayswater and us.

Paul’s focus in leading the Development team is to coach players up to Senior team standard. Teaching players to play in various roles, and enjoying to play with the “Team First” attitude is part of that.

Paul previously coached the Devils Development Team (Reserves) a few years back and has been successfully coaching teams at the Junior Devils the past few years. Paul’s ability & values, together with his experience at improving young footballers, is what the club wanted to provide for all our players.

Welcome back Payney and his family to the Devils.

To all Senior Devils Players,

Pre season Training starts November 20th – Wednesday

at Walker Reserve, 6pm sharp

Senior Coach Steve Cochrane

The Devils have continued to add quality young players to the squad for season 2020, and are very pleased to announce 24yo Brook Kainey has committed to joining the club.

Brook is a running half back who played all his juniors and seniors with Vermont FC over the past 15 years. He was a Best & Fairest in U17’s & captain of the U19’s before playing about 30 Senior games. Brook has played in 3 premiership teams over his journey and is sure to have an impact at the Devils on & off the field.

There is plenty to get excited about with quality young players like Brook being added to our existing experienced & young players to create a new look Devils in 2020.

The 22yo Charlie first played senior footy for Vermont FC at 18 and has played about 35 senior games. Charlie formerly played TAC cup with Oakleigh Chargers, and is also a 2 time premiership player with Vermont reserves.

Charlie is a quality half back running player who will create attacking opportunities for the Senior team under coach Steve Cochrane in 2020. With Charlies footy skills and ability, the Devils have another exciting addition for the team.

The club has been actively recruiting young guns to add to our squad with the medium to long term in mind. We are so pleased Charlie chose the Devils – We can’t wait to see him in action.

Our supporters will see a fresh & exciting Devils in 2020. Welcome Charlie !

Well done to Club partners & our friend Basir Abbas and his team at Accent Aluminium Windows & Doors on being named finalist in the prestigious Ethnic Business awards 2019.

This is a big deal as it will be presented by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison televised on SBS on Monday 28th October. We know Basir is humbled and full of gratitude for his team being nominated and named a finalist. Accent are already a winner in our view with this recognition.

We are proud to be partners with the family orientated business who work very hard and deserve to be recognised as a high quality performer.

These guys are very professional with excellent friendly service installing quality windows & doors for any home or building. Recently I replaced some doors & windows at my place, and was very impressed with how I was treated and the value I received. You will be glad you got Accent to do your windows & doors.

Steve Draper – President Wantirna South FC – The Devils