We are excited to announce Grading/Trial dates for our 2024 Kangaroos and A Grade teams. Selection will be made for the following age groups.
All Trials will be held in February 2024:
Boys U/9 Kangaroos 10.30 am Saturday 17th & Saturday 24th
Boys U/10 Kangaroos 4.30 pm Thursday 1st & Friday 9th
Boys U/11 Kangaroos 5.30 pm Thursday 1st & Friday 9th
Boys U/12 Kangaroos 6.30 pm Thursday 1st & Friday 9th
Boys U/13 7.30 pm Thursday 1st & Friday 9th
Boys U/14s 5.00 pm Friday 16th & Friday 23rd
Boys U/15s 5.00 pm Friday 16th & Friday 23rd
Boys U/16s 6.30 pm Friday 16th & Friday 23rd
Boys U/17-18s 7.30 pm Friday 16th & Friday 23rd
Girls U/9 postponed
Girls U/10 Kangaroos 4.30 pm Friday 2nd & Thursday 8th
Girls U/11 Kangaroos 5.30 pm Friday 2nd & Thursday 8th
Girls U/12 Kangaroos 6.30 pm Friday 2nd & Thursday 8th
Girls U/13 7.30 pm Friday 2nd & Thursday 8th
Girls U/14s 6.15 pm Wednesday 21st Feb
Girls U/15s 6.15 pm Wednesday 21st Feb
Girls U/16s 7.15 pm Wednesday 21st Feb
Girls U/17 Not required
Mount Eliza prides itself on providing a proven pathway with its development of talented community players. The club encourages and has seen many of our juniors progress to play at NPL clubs. We see the importance in providing our juniors the best opportunity to play at the highest level. We support all players in thier ambitions to play at the highest level. Currently that is under 14 for NPL boys.
For those wanting to remain past under 14 in Community Football, Mount Eliza will continue player development with the introduction of our MESC Development Program.
The club is evermore committed to providing a structured training program for all our girls, one that is of the highest standard. As one of the largest female clubs in Victoria, we want to build on the success of our 2023 Girls teams. Our Girls will now be offered the same Academy Program as the boys from under 9 through to under 14. The girls U/15 to 17 will not be forgotten as they will be offered to participate in our MESC Development Program.
Kangaroos/A Grade teams
All players will be assessed by our Football Director, Gary Talbot and Age Group Head Coaches. Successfull trialist will be offered a position in thier respective team.
Academy Squads
Successfull trialists will be offered positions for additional Skills Training.
Academy Squads
Boys under 9-13
Girls Under 9-16
These squads will train an additional one night a week, for 20 weeks with our Football Director and Academy Head Coach, Gary Talbot.
With over 20 years experience with junior players, Gary has coached junior players at the highest level, including roles as Technical Director at NPL club Springvale White Eagles, Football Director with Langwarrin Pre NPL, Southern Zone Skill Acquisition Squads, FV TIDC and two recent international trips with touring teams to Japan.
Players will need to sign-in 15-20 minutes before their allocated session.
On the day of the trials please ensure your child has shin guards, water and sunscreen.
Trials will be held at the Mount Eliza Secondary College grounds.
We look forward to seeing you there.