Griffith Football

14/10/2026

👏 Congratulations to West Griffith Soccer Club, named Football NSW’s Club Changer Club of the Month for October!

A fantastic recognition of the work being done to make the club a welcoming and inclusive place for players, volunteers, officials and supporters.

Well done to everyone at West Griffith, great to see a local club recognised! ⚽

Football NSW has recognised West Griffith Soccer Club as its Club Changer Club of the Month for October, celebrating the club’s outstanding commitment to

13/10/2026

⚽ Meet your GDFA Committee for 2027!

We’re pleased to introduce the committee for the upcoming season:

President: Jason Catanzariti
Vice President: Angelo Cirillo
Treasurer: Simon Quarisa
Secretary: Paul Fisher
Registrar: Harvey Lew

👏 A big thank you to our outgoing President John Carbone, Secretary Roy Catanzariti, Treasurer Adrian Fanani and Registrar Naomi Stephens.

There’s a lot of work behind the scenes to keep local football running, and we’re grateful for the time, care and effort you’ve each put into GDFA and our football community.

Please join us in thanking the outgoing committee and welcoming the 2027 team. We look forward to seeing everyone around the grounds next season! 🙌

10/10/2026

What a fantastic way to wrap up the 2026 season for our youngest footballers! 🌟

Our non-competitive juniors are the heart of grassroots football, and we've loved watching them take to the pitch each week with big smiles, endless enthusiasm and a growing love for the game.
From their first kicks and goals to new friendships, teamwork and plenty of laughs, this season has been all about having fun, building confidence and developing a love of football! ⚽❤️

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteer coaches, managers, club committees and helpers who give up their time each week to make junior football possible. Your dedication helps create a positive and welcoming environment for our youngest players to learn, grow and enjoy the beautiful game.

To our parents and families, thank you for the early mornings, sideline encouragement and ongoing support throughout the season. 👏

And most importantly, congratulations to all our young footballers! We hope you've had an amazing season, made some great memories and can't wait to see you back on the pitch in 2027!

📸 Here's a look back at our Junior Presentation Day, celebrating the stars of our future!

24/09/2026

A huge congratulations to former Griffith junior Mary Dal Broi, who has been selected in the CommBank Junior Matildas squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026! 🇲🇦🏆

Mary began her football journey right here in Griffith, playing with West Griffith Soccer Club and Hanwood Football Club before relocating to Sydney to continue pursuing her dreams.

It’s fantastic to see a player who came through our local football community earn the opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage.

Everyone at Griffith & District Football Association wishes Mary and the entire Junior Matildas squad all the very best in Morocco. We’ll be cheering you on from Griffith! 👏

Congratulations, Mary – what an incredible achievement! 🇦🇺🙌

Introducing Australia's squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™✈️🇲🇦🏆

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📰 Read More: https://bit.ly/U17WWCSquad

18/09/2026

🏆 WHAT A GRAND FINAL WEEKEND! ⚽

What a way to finish the 2026 season!

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to support the teams on Grand Final Day. The weather was magic, the atmosphere was fantastic and there was some brilliant football on display.

Congratulations to our 2026 GDFA Premiers and Grand Final Players of the Match! 👏

🏆 U10/11 Girls – Hanwood FC U11.3G
⭐ Player of the Match: Zara Bastianon

🏆 U12 – Hanwood FC U12.1
⭐ Player of the Match: Alexander Mazza

🏆 U13/14 Girls – Hanwood FC 14.2G
Hanwood FC 4 – Yoogali SC 1
⭐ Player of the Match: Chardia Cocilova

🏆 U14 – Hanwood FC 14.1
Hanwood FC 6 – Griffith City FC 0
⭐ Player of the Match: Ari DeMartin

🏆 All Age Men – Yoogali SC AAM2
Yoogali SC 2 – Yenda Tigers SC 1
⭐ Player of the Match: Tyson Ward

🏆 Over 35s – Hanwood FC
Hanwood FC 3 – Griffith City FC 0
⭐ Player of the Match: Andrew Cimador

Congratulations to all our Premiers and Players of the Match, and to every player, coach, referee, volunteer and supporter who played a part in making Grand Final Day such a fantastic celebration of football in Griffith. ⚽🏆

A huge congratulations also to all the teams who made it through to the Grand Final. Reaching the final game of the season is an achievement in itself, and every team should be incredibly proud of their season.

And with that, the 2026 GDFA season is officially in the books! 👏⚽

09/09/2026

IT’S THE GIRLS’ TURN! ⚽

This week, two of our talented Griffith & District Football Association players are taking to the field at the NSWPSSA State Football Championships!

A huge GOOD LUCK to:
⭐ Chloe Russell
⭐ Elise Andrighetto

Chloe and Elise are representing Riverina at the state titles, and we’re incredibly proud to see more of our local players getting the opportunity to compete at this level.

Enjoy every minute, play hard, back yourselves and soak up the experience!

Good luck girls – go ! 💪⚽

06/09/2026

Our qualifying finals delivered everything we love about football — tight contests, big second halves, upsets and plenty of excitement. Now, our Grand Final match-ups are locked in!

⚽️ Friday night kicked things off with Griffith City FC taking on Yoogali FC in the O35s. City came away with a 3–1 win and will now meet Hanwood FC in the Grand Final.

Saturday belonged to the juniors — and there was plenty of action!

⚽ U13/14 Girls
Hanwood FC 12.2G and Yoogali SC 14.1G went into half-time locked at 0–0, before Yoogali found another gear in the second half to take a 4–1 win. They’ll now face Hanwood FC 14.2G in the Grand Final.

⚽ U10/11 Girls
Yoogali SC 11.1G took the lead against Griffith City FC 11.2G in the 19th minute and added another in the 47th to seal the win. Next stop: a Grand Final showdown with Hanwood FC 11.3G.

⚽ U12 Mixed
This one was tight! Yoogali SC 12.1 and Leeton United FC 12.1 couldn’t be separated in the first half, with both sides defending strongly. A 40th-minute goal proved the difference, sending Yoogali through to meet Hanwood FC 12.1.

⚽ U14 Mixed
Hanwood FC 13.1 and Griffith City FC 14.1 battled through a scoreless first half before City kicked things up a notch after the break. Two quick goals were enough to book their place in the Grand Final against Hanwood FC 14.1.

🔥 All Age Men
What a way to finish the qualifying finals!

Minor Premiers Yoogali SC AAM1 came up against a determined Yenda Tigers SC, who wasted no time making their intentions clear with goals in the 15th and 17th minutes.

Yoogali had work to do after the break, but Yenda kept the pressure on, adding goals in the 68th and 80th minutes to secure an impressive 4–0 victory.

Yenda are through and will face Yoogali SC AAM2 for the title!

👏 A special thank you to all of our referees who helped make the weekend possible. We greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into overseeing our matches throughout the finals series.

🏆 ONE WEEKEND TO GO. ONE GAME LEFT. GRAND FINAL TIME!

📅 Saturday 12 September

Get all the details for Grand Final Day at gdfa.dribl.com or check out the fixtures below 👇

Good luck to all our Grand Finalists! ⚽🏆

Griffith Football Referees Hanwood Football Club Griffith City Football Club Yoogali Football Club Yoogali Soccer Club 1954 Leeton United Football Club West Griffith Soccer Club Yenda Tigers Soccer Club

06/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Junior Minor Premiers 🏆

U10/11G: Yoogali Soccer Club 1954 U11.1
U12: Hanwood Football Club U12.1
U13/14G: Hanwood Football Club U14.2
U14: Hanwood Football Club U14.1

05/09/2026

2026 JUNIOR PLAYERS OF THE YEAR 🏆

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Griffith & District Football Association Junior Players of the Year! 👏⚽

Throughout the season, referees from the Griffith & District Soccer Referees Association select their Player of the Match after each game, recognising players who stand out through their performance on the field.

Those votes accumulate across the season, making these awards a fantastic recognition of the players who have consistently impressed our referees week after week.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners:

🏆 U10/11 Girls: Elle Johnson — Hanwood FC
🏆 U14 Girls: Chloe Russell — Hanwood FC
🏆 U12 Mixed: Joint winners - Braxton Catanzariti — Hanwood FC & Oscar Preece — Yoogali SC
🏆 U14: Aidan Smith — West Griffith SC

An outstanding achievement from each of these young players and a wonderful reflection of the talent we have coming through our local competition.

Congratulations Elle, Chloe, Braxton, Oscar and Aidan — very deserving 2026 Junior Players of the Year! 👏⚽🏆

And a big thank you to our referees for taking the time each week to recognise and celebrate the efforts of our junior players throughout the season.