Millewa Football League

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Millewa Football League
Current season, competition or edition:
Sports current event.svg2021
Millewa league logo.png
Sport Australian rules football
Founded1925;99 years ago (1925)
CountryFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Most recent
champion(s)		Bambill
(2024)

The Millewa Football League is an Australian rules football league with teams based in north-western Victoria and south-western New South Wales, Australia.

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The clubs are mostly based within the same area as the clubs in the Sunraysia Football League, but generally represent smaller towns and communities. Clubs only field one senior football team and up to five netball teams.

History

The Millewa Football Association was reformed in 1925. At this time it had teams representing Lock 9, Lake Cullulleraine and Werrimull, and a team called "the Kangaroos". [1] Lake Cullulleraine were the premiers that year. [2] A fortnight after the grand final, a combined association team played the Mildura Football Club in a charity match. [3]

In 1932, the now Millewa Football League contained teams from Bambill, Karawinna, Meringur, Merinee, Pirlta and Werrimull. [4]

Due to World War II, the league went into recess between 1942 and 1945. Media coverage of this league was non-existent between 1940 and 1960. Regular scores did not start appearing in the press until the mid-1970s. [5] Meringur went into recess prior to the 2012 season due to lack of players attributed to the population decline in the district, however returned in 2013. Euston merged with Robinvale of the Sunraysia Football League before the beginning of the 2015 to play in that competition.

League Best and Fairest - The McDonald Medal

The McDonald Medal is an annual award presented to the best and fairest player in the Millewa Football League. Established in memory of Donald McDonald, a prominent figure in the league's history, the medal is awarded by his family.

Donald McDonald served as president of the Millewa Football League from 1946, following its reformation after World War II, until 1962. His contributions to the league were recognized by the Victorian Country Football League, which awarded him the Recognition of Service Medal.

After his passing in 1962, his family initiated the presentation of the McDonald Medal in his honour. The inaugural medal was awarded in the same year and was shared by David Finn of Bambill and Bill Woods of Werrimull. Over the decades, many talented players have received this prestigious medal, highlighting their achievements within the Millewa League.

Clubs

Current

ClubJumperNicknameHome GroundFormer LeagueEst.Years in MFLMFL Senior Premierships
TotalYears
Bambill
StKildaDesign.jpg
SaintsMildura Senior College, Mildura, Victoria –1920s1927–301935, 1938, 1939, 1949, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cardross
Cardross Football Club colours.jpg
LionsCardross Recreational Reserve, Cardross, Victoria SFNL 19481962–31962, 1963, 1972
Gol Gol (formerly Alcheringa)
Hawthorn Football Club colours.jpg
HawksAlcheringa Oval, Gol Gol, New South Wales –19801980–111982, 1983, 1984, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010
Meringur
Meringur Football Club colours.jpg
KangaroosJohansen Memorial Reserve, Cullulleraine, Victoria –19261926–36, 1949–2011, 2013–91950, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1964
Nangiloc
Melbourne Football Club colours.jpg
DemonsNangiloc Recreational Reserve, Nangiloc, Victoria –19751975–81978, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2017, 2018
Werrimull
Montmorency Football Club.jpg
MagpiesJohansen Memorial Reserve, Cullulleraine, Victoria –19261926–191926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 2003, 2012, 2013

Past Clubs

ClubJumperNicknameHome GroundFormer LeagueEst.Years in MFLMFL Senior PremiershipsFate
TotalYears
Benetook–1920s19310-Folded
Coomealla
Benalla All Blacks Football Club colours.jpg
All-Blacks SFNL 1920s1981-19890-Folded
Euston
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BombersEuston Recreation Reserve, Euston MFL1920s1999-201412008Merged with Robinvale following 2014 season to form Robinvale-Euston in Sunraysia FL
Karawinna–1920s1926-19360-Folded
Karween–1920s1932-19340-Merged with Morkalla in 1935 to form Morkalla-Karween
Karween-Karawinna
RichmondDesign.svg
Tigers–19541954-199811997Folded after 1998 season
Merinee–1920s1928-194991931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1946Folded
Meringur-South Merbein–19881988-19950-Re-named Meringur following 1995 season
Morkalla-Karween
Morkalla-Karween Football Club colours.jpg
–19351935-195311953Merged with Karawinna in 1954 to form Karween-Karawinna
Nichols PointNichols Point Reserve, Nichols Point –19771977-19820-Folded
Pirlta–1920s1929-19320-Folded
South MerbeinSwans SFNL 19191960-19870-Merged with Meringur in 1988 to form Meringur-South Merbein
Yarrara–1920s1926-19370-Folded

General statistics

General Information
Founded1926
Records
Highest Score305 — Bambill 48.17.305 (v Werrimull 5.0.30) – 1996
Most premierships27 – Bambill
Most goals in a game
Most goals in a season149 – Rex Handy (Coomealla) – 1986
Most flags in a row6 – Meringur – 1956–1961
Most wins in a row50 – Nangiloc – 1993–96
Most losses in a row26 – Cardross – 2001–2003

McDonald Medallists

YearPlayer
1962David Finn (Bambill) and Bill Woods (Werrimull)
2007Ben Casey (Bambill)
2008Anthony Albert (Gol Gol)
2009Denny Fox (Bambill) and Tim Robinson (Gol Gol)
2010Ben Ransome (Cardross)
2011Joseph Denaro (Euston)
2012Graeme Mentiplay (Werrimull) and Clinton Burdett (Gol Gol)
2013
2014Clinton Burdett (Gol Gol)
2015Luke Stanbrook (Bambill)
2016Sam Curran (Gol Gol)
2017Mark Thomson (Werrimull)
2018Luke Coates (Bambill)
2019Jayden Kitt (Cardross) and Mark Thomson (Werrimull)
2020
2021
2022
2023Logan McKinnon
2024Mark Thomson (Werrimull)
2025

Leading Goal Kickers

YearPlayerH&A goalsFinals goalsTotal Goals
1976Ian Hobbs (Bambill) / Denis Coburn (Nangiloc)60 / 605 / 565 / 65
1977Les Hazel (Nangiloc)751085
1978John Sheahan(Werrimull)10615121
1979
1980
1981Owen Evans (Werrimull)73578
1982Don Cooke (Meringur)10011111
1983Rex Handy (Coomealla)1070107
1984Geoff Lucas (Alcheringa)1180118
1985Ron Jackson (Bambill)1399148
1986Rex Handy (Coomealla)12029149
1987
1988Jerry Vuik (Bambill)79281
1989Jerry Vuik (Bambill)89392
1990Glenn Mitchell (Werrimull)41
1991Frank Oldfield (Alcheringa)1230123
1992Frank Oldfield (Alcheringa)1080108
1993Grenville Dietrich (KK)1187125
1994Grenville Dietrich (KK)1230123
1995Grenville Dietrich (KK)1050105
1996Grenville Dietrich (KK)1123115
1997Brett Robertson (Bambill)55055
1998Daryl Fisher (Cardross)73073
1999David McDonnell (Gol Gol)51051
2000Brett Haase (Euston)1035108
2001Matt Leeder (Werrimull)1051106
2002Mark Fitzgerald (Mer)81081
2003Shane Ruyg (Werrimul)831194
2004Bradley Brooks (GG)9016106
2005Bradley Brooks (GG)85287
2006Mark Duscher (Werrimull)76076
2007David Hall (Bambill)71778
2008Mahino Paola(Euston)71071
2009Kaleb Sherwell (Gol Gol)81788
2010Brett Haase (Bambill)92092
2011Jason Bell (Gol Gol)8319102
2012Robert Lindsey (Gol Gol)11716133
2013Luke Stanbrook (Bambill)69978
2014Isaiah Johnson (Werrimull)79584
2015Luke Stanbrook (Bambill)67673
2016Luke Hubble (Bambill)68068
2017David Keens (Nangiloc)67471
2018David Hall (Bambill)57259

Recent Grand Finals

Premierships

Notes

    2015 Ladder

    MillewaWinsByesLossesDrawsForAgainst%PtsFinalTeamGBPtsTeamGBPts
    Bambill 1403021741065204.13%561st SemiWerrimull15898Gol Gol101575
    Nangolic 1304018781232152.44%522nd SemiBambill141599Nangiloc141094
    Gol Gol 1007014021355103.47%40PreliminaryWerrimull1418102Nangiloc11672
    Werrimull 7010013321199111.09%28GrandBambill1614110Werrimull81361
    Cardross601101364162883.78%24
    Meringur10160725239630.26%4

    2016 Ladder

    MillewaWinsByesLossesDrawsForAgainst%PtsFinalTeamGBPtsTeamGBPts
    Bambill 150002448631387.96%601st SemiNangiloc14690Werrimull8250
    Gol Gol 120301738879197.72%482nd SemiGol Gol131391Bambill131290
    Nangolic 70801284138592.71%28PreliminaryBambill121486Nangiloc71254
    Werrimull 60901065145573.20%24GrandBambill11975Gol Gol6945
    Meringur401101092151572.08%16
    Cardross10140687244928.05%4

    2017 Ladder

    MillewaWinsByesLossesDrawsForAgainst%PtsFinalTeamGBPtsTeamGBPts
    Gol Gol 130201834828221.50%521st SemiMeringur1511101Werrimull7850
    Nangolic 120301718918187.15%482nd SemiGol Gol131088Nangiloc5636
    Meringur 708012281162105.68%28PreliminaryNangiloc1912126Meringur12577
    Werrimull 608113241190111.26%26GrandNangiloc91064Gol Gol71355
    Cardross608113231288102.72%26
    Bambill00150610265123.01%0

    2018 Ladder

    MillewaWinsByesLossesDrawsForAgainst%PtsFinalTeamGBPtsTeamGBPts
    Nangiloc120301479880168.07%481st SemiMeringur6642Bambill196120
    Werrimull1005013271183112.17%402nd SemiNanigloc101070Werrimull72365
    Meringur90511299970133.92%38PreliminaryWerrimull165101Bambill81361
    Bambill906013911207115.24%36GrandNangiloc11672Werrimull8957
    Gol Gol301111143131486.99%14
    Cardross10140849193443.90%4

    2019 Ladder

    MillewaWinsByesLossesDrawsForAgainst%PtsFinalTeamGBPtsTeamGBPts
    Nangolic 150001686715235.80%601st SemiCardross61147Meringur5636
    Bambill 120301452974149.08%482nd SemiBambill1613109Nangiloc9862
    Cardross 60901092120390.77%24PreliminaryNangiloc2014134Cardross81159
    Meringur 60901059121187.45%24GrandBambill101373Nangiloc101070
    Werrimull50100969132173.35%20
    Gol Gol20130744141852.47%8


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    References

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    2. ↑ "FINAL MATCH". Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record. 11 September 1925. p. 9.
    3. ↑ "BENEFIT MATCH". Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record. 25 September 1925. p. 11.
    4. ↑ "COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE". Ouyen Mail. 2 September 1932. p. 1.
    5. ↑ Millewa Football League
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