2023 Football Leadership Announcement
Macedon FNC is thrilled to...
Football
Established in 1888, the Macedon Football Club has a long history and tradition within the towns of Macedon, Mount Macedon and throughout the entire Macedon Ranges community. Nicknamed the ’Cats’ and based at the picturesque Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon Football Club was an original member of the Riddell District Football League (RDFL), where it remains an integral member today.
The club has spent the majority of its history playing in the navy blue and white horizontal ‘hoops’ (Geelong jumper), while for a period of time in the 1980’s and 1990’s it wore the royal blue and red vertical stripes (Port Melbourne jumper). Tasting Senior Football premiership success has been few and far between for the club with premierships in 1907, 1919, 1976 and most recently in 2017. Other team success has come via the Under 18’s who tasted premiership glory in 2004, 2008 and 2010 and the Reserves who famously won their first ever premiership in 2010 before going back-to-back in 2011. Individual success dates back to Ray Taylor who was our first Bowen Medallist and played 86 games for North Melbourne between 1967/72. In more recent times, Senior League Best and Fairest winners Aaron Blade in 2009, Darren Goodwin in 2013 and Jason Cooke in 2017 all taking home the Bowen Medal.
Perhaps the proudest moments in the club’s history of over 125 years though has been the drafting of 3 players in the space of 2 years to AFL Clubs.
- Daniel Markworth to the St Kilda Football Club at Pick Number 35 in the 2011 NAB AFL National Draft
- Lachie Plowman to the GWS Giants at Pick Number 3 in the 2012 NAB AFL National Draft and
- Matthew Dick to the Sydney Swans(now at Carlton Football Club) at Pick Number 64, also in the 2012 NAB AFL National Draft.
2024 Football Coaches Announcement
The Macedon Football Netball Club is thrilled to announce that we have re-signed our Senior Football Head coach Al Meldrum until the end of 2026.The former Bowen Medallist has shown great dedication to our club as a player and coach....
2023 Football Coaches Announcement
Macedon Cats Football Netball Club...
Coaches
Alistair Meldrum
Senior Coach
This is Al’s second stint of Senior Coaching at Macedon FNC having been Senior Playing Coach from 2011-2013.
Al has a long association with the club, first playing with the Juniors way back in 1989! In addition to coaching he has also held executive committee positions over the years giving him well rounded experience in Club Operations and priorities pertaining to Community Sport.
He is passionate about coaching and the development of players, not just on the field, but also providing support off it. Building relationships, developing mutual trust and respect, leadership and culture are all fundamental elements in Al’s overall philosophy.
Al enjoyed a long and fulfilling local football playing career which included 4 Senior Best & Fairest’s, and a RDFNL Bowen Medal. His highlight so far, being a Senior Playing Premiership Coach at Heathcote in Season 2009.
Now he is looking forward to coaching from the sidelines and providing young kids and adults with the opportunity to be part of a sustainable, community focused club at Macedon.
Supporting Staff
Wayne Sanders
Assistant Coach
After a successful first stint at the helm this year, only just missing the finals with our Reserves side, we are excited to see the continued development that he provides to our group.
Welcome back Wayne!!
Chad Walker
Reserves Coach
Chad is a former Vice Captain of the club and was part of the 2017 Senior Premiership team.
The club and Chad agree it is the right time for him to move aside from playing seniors and to concentrate on the developing our Reserve footy team and players.
Jump on board the Reserves for 2023!
Jason Cooke
Under 19.5 Coach
Macedon FNC is proud to announce Jason Cooke as our Under 19.5 Head Coach for Season 2023. Cookey’s on-field skill and ability is well-known, but it is his commitment to lead & develop young players that excites the Club most about this important appointment. The Cat’s youth stocks are loaded with home-grown local talent and Jason will be connecting with and supporting this group as they navigate their way through an important phase of the football and life journey.
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