Lower Plenty Football & Netball Club

🐻❤️THREE MORE FOR 2027❤️🐻

The Bears are keeping the crew together, with Daniel James, Riley Alexander & Felix Bell all locked in for another season! 🔒

After putting in the work and making their mark this year in the maroon and gold, we’re stoked to have these three back on board for 2027.

More footy. More memories. More Bears. 🐻🔥

Let’s make 2027 one to remember!❤️

🐻😮‍💨TWO MORE BEARS ARE LOCKED IN😮‍💨🐻

We’re thrilled to announce the re-signing of Seth Hill & Mitch Ferronato for the 2027 season! 🔥

Two more familiar faces who continue to bring plenty of talent, energy and commitment to the club. We can’t wait to see what they can produce at the club again next year!

Welcome back, Seth & Mitch! 🐻❤️

🐻 2027 RE-SIGNINGS 🐻

Three familiar faces are back with the bears for 2027! 🔥

🤩 Hudson Young
🐻 Mac Littlefield
💪🏼 Juy Smith

We’re stoked to have these boys pulling on the jumper again next season !

The Bears are building ‼️🐻

🚨2027 RE-SIGNINGS🚨

We’re excited to announce that Jed Wallace, Tyler Wallace and Flynn Davis are all back on board for 2027! ❤️🐻

Three familiar faces, plenty of talent, and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the field next season! 🐻

Join us in giving Jed, Tyler & Flynn a huge congratulations on recommitting for 2027! 💪🏼🐻❤️

🐻2027 RE-SIGNINGS 🐻

Three more Bears are locked in for 2027! 🔒
Jordon Smith, Mitch Brownhill, Jack Chubb & Jasper Collins will all be back with the bears for another year‼️

The commitment continues, with these three ready to get stuck in and help drive the Bears forward in 2027 💪

We’re building something special - and we’re only just getting started 🔥🐻❤️

🐻2027 RE-SIGNINGS🐻
Our leadership group is locked in for 2027! 🔒

Co-Captains Jordan Sacco and Ciaran Porter, alongside Vice Captain Joel Leslie, will all be back with the bears for another year‼️

Three leaders who continue to set the standard both on and off the field - bringing plenty of experience, passion and belief to the Bears. ❤️

We can’t wait to see what this group can achieve in 2027! 🐻🔥

🔥 SENIOR WOMEN’S COACHES 2027 🔥

We’re excited to announce that Adam (Raph) Raphael and Chris (Hally) Hall are stepping up into the Senior Women’s coaching team for 2027! 🐻

Both Raph and Hally have been instrumental as assistant coaches, as well as working across the forward and backline coaching roles. Their experience, commitment and knowledge of the game make them a fantastic fit to take the next step.

We can’t wait to see what they bring to the Senior Women’s program in 2027! 💪

Welcome to the next chapter, Raph & Hally! ❤️🐻

AAAAAAAND

🐻 !POLLY IS BACK FOR 2027! 🐻
We’re thrilled to announce that Brett “Polly” Pollard will be back at the helm of our Reserve Women’s side in 2027! 🙌

Polly joined us in April this year after his previous club’s women’s side unfortunately didn’t get up and running, and he didn’t take long to make his mark at Lower Plenty.

From day one, Polly has brought an incredible level of knowledge, passion and genuine love for the game, quickly becoming a valued part of our women’s program and the wider Bears family. 🐻❤️

We can’t wait to see what Polly and his team can achieve in 2027. We’re lucky to have you! 🫶🏼

🩷🐻 OUR BEARS FAMILY JUST GOT A LITTLE BIGGER! 🐻🩷

A very special congratulations to our Senior Co-Captain Ciaran Porter and his wife Olivia on welcoming their beautiful baby girl, Daisy Bella Porter🌸

Arriving safely on 10 August at 3:25pm, little Daisy is already so loved and has brought plenty of joy to the Porter family. 🥰

From leading our Seniors on the field to taking on his most important role yet, we couldn’t be happier for Ciaran and Olivia as they embark on this incredible journey of parenthood.

Wishing your little family a lifetime filled with love, laughter and countless precious memories.

Congratulations, Ciaran & Olivia - welcome to the Bears family, Daisy! 🩷🐻

🚨 CO-COACHES 2027 🚨

Moose is back leading the way, and this year he’ll be joined by Trap, who is stepping up from assisting into the co-coach role! 🐻

The club is incredibly excited to see what these two can achieve together. With their experience, passion and commitment to the Bears, we can’t wait to see what 2027 brings! 🤩

Welcome back boys, Moose. Trap. — let’s get to work! 🐻🐻❤️

🏆 FINALS FOOTY IS HERE! 🏆

Our U19s are heading into their
Elimination Final this Sunday! 🔥

🆚 Old Paradians
📅 Sunday 23 August
⏰ 9:40AM
📍 Eltham Central Park

Come down and get behind the boys as they fight to keep their finals campaign alive! ❤️🐻

‼️Entry fees apply at the gate‼️
Adults – $17.50
Concession/Pension – $11
Under 16s – FREE

Let’s get a big crowd down and get behind the Bears ‼️

And to our U19s, you’ve worked hard all season to get to this point — now it’s time to embrace the moment, play for each other and leave absolutely everything out on the field

We believe in you, Bears. Let’s get the job done! 🐻🔥❤️