Geraldton here we come, Round 14 WAFL v Peel Thunder - JK Foundation Cup

The East Fremantle Football Club are pleased to announce we are coming back to Geraldton to play our Round 14 WAFL fixture against Peel Thunder to play for the JK Foundation Cup, sponsored by TMS, Technical Maintenance and Support, Webberton.

East Fremantle Football Club have partnered with the GFNL, the City of Greater Geraldton, the WAFL and the AFL Rams to grow the game by raising funds to support the local GNFL Junior Football clubs to subsidise junior registrations for the 2024 season.

The WAFL Round 14 match will be played on Sunday July 16^th at Wonthella Oval, home of the Towns Football Club.   Match day will feature a curtain raiser match between GNFL League teams Towns Football Club and Northampton Football Club.

Match day activations include special appearances from AFL greats Josh Kennedy and Mark Lecras; Shredder the EFFC Mascot, giveaways from EFFC Sponsors including MGM Bulk, I Drilling, Retravision and Forty Winks Melville/O’Connor and don’t miss your opportunity to purchase your match day entertainment package that offers match day entry and food & beverage available from the EFFC Online store. 

Entry will be $15, $10 pensioner/concession kids under 16 are free. 

We encourage everyone in the Mid-West to get around this game and enjoy a great community event in Geraldton.

We must thank AFL Rams Co-ordinator in Andrew Lockyer who is a driving force behind this game, the GNFL, WAFL and acknowledge funding partners Dept of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries, City of Greater Geraldton, Rio Tinto for their support.

EFFC President Mark Stewart said " We are proud of our connection to our Regional Zone in the Mid-West and continue to identify areas where we can invest more resources and development, by playing our fixture in Geraldton we hope by donating our gate to the GNFL assists them to grow the game.

We continue to invest in Mid-West Talent in our male and female Talent Academy, working closely with the Mid-West Academy of Sport led by Beau Walker and Nathan Johanson.  We have had record numbers of male and female Mid -West players travel to Perth to debut for the Sharks this season.

This year we also welcomed a new staff member, Clinton Bolton as our Mid-West Indigenous Liaison Officer to enhance our Indigenous support in the Mid-West, located in Geraldton.”

Thank you to all our EFFC Club Partners who support our programs in the Mid-West and AFL Rams Partners of this event:  Mid-West Academy of Sports, Global Civil & Mining, IDrilling, MGM Bulk, Casey Australia Tours, Countryman Safety, The Gerald Hotel, Independent Rural, Hertz, Refuel Australia and Mid-West Autos (Magic Enterprises Group).

Event Partners had this to say:

GNFL President Carrissa Bellottie 

“The GNFL are looking forward to hosting the East Fremantle vs Peel game on Sunday 16th July.  A lot of time and hard work has gone into getting this game off the ground.  Thank you to everyone involved for your support.  Having a WAFL game in Geraldton not only benefits the GNFL, it benefits all of our Clubs, including the GNJFL and it benefits the wider community. 

We look forward to getting a crowd through the gates for this game, so if you haven't got anything planned for Sunday 16th July, make a plan to come down to Wonthella Oval and see the Towns FC take on Northampton FC, followed by the highlight of the day - East Fremantle FC vs Peel FC."

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn:

 “The Midwest has a proud history of producing some of the most talented AFL players to ever put on the boots, and the East Fremantle Sharks Football Club has often provided the launching pad for these athletes. “

We are beyond excited to welcome the Sharks to Geraldton where they no doubt will put on a fantastic performance for the community when they take on the Peel Thunder.

I encourage everyone with an interest in AFL to come along for a footballing weekend that will not be forgotten.”

Andrew Lockyer AFL RAMS:

“The AFL Rams are delighted to declare their unwavering support for the highly anticipated WAFL fixture, set to captivate football enthusiasts across the region. Introducing the JK Foundation Cup, named after the AFL legend and AFLRAM Josh Kennedy, this exhilarating match will showcase an extraordinary clash between the East Fremantle Sharks and Peel Thunder.

As the AFL Rams throw their support behind this captivating fixture, we aim to foster a sense of unity and excitement within the football community. The JK Foundation Cup not only provides a platform for showcasing the extraordinary talent of the East Fremantle Sharks and Peel Thunder but also celebrates the enduring spirit of the game that unites fans from all walks of life.”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Saturday Super Clinic – Stow Gardens, Geraldton, 9am – 11am

Open to all ages, EFFC players will conduct a 2-hour clinic.  Giveaways thanks to MGM Bulk and I Drilling.  Special guest appearances with Josh Kennedy, Harry Taylor, Andrew Lockyer and City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn.

Triple M 98.1 live broadcast.

Saturday Clinic – Mullewa Town Oval, 8.30am – 9.30am

Open to all ages, EFFC players will conduct a 1-hour clinic.  GNFL Fixture - Mullewa v Brigades Colts game.

Saturday – Mid-West Indigenous Cultural Awareness Tour

EFFC Players and staff, WAFL and key partners tour of local Mid-West Indigenous sites and education.

Sunday – EFFC v PTFC
Go into the draw to win one of two mascots for the day.  Two (2) young Sharks will have the chance to be our Junior Club Mascot at the Round 14 WAFL East Fremantle v Peel Thunder game.  The lucky Mascot’s will receive an EFFC jumper of their own with both the mascot and (2) guardian’s will receive match day entry and change room access to get a behind the scenes view before the game.

Half time Forty Winks Melville, O’Connor, Claremont, and Osborne Park promotion.  Land your footy on the mattress and go into the draw to win it!

Retravision, Bin it to Win it!  Pick yourself up a Retravision $100 gift voucher.

Shredder the Shark Mascot will appear with giveaways thanks to MGM Bulk and I Drilling.

Player signings with AFL and EFFC/PTFC players.