11/08/2026
THANK YOU, SIMON BLACK 🖤🤍
Oakleigh District Football Netball Club would like to congratulate and thank Simon Black on an incredible playing career with the club.
Simon joined Oakleigh Districts in 2016, and over the past 11 years has become an enormous part of our football club, both on and off the field.
Across his time in the black and white, Simon has achieved plenty:
• 160 Senior Games
• Club Captain
• Committee Member
• Two-time Caretaker Senior Coach – 2022 & 2026
• 11 years of service to ODFNC
Simon’s contribution goes well beyond the games he played.
On two separate occasions, in 2022 and again in 2026, Simon stepped up to take over as caretaker Senior Coach when the club needed him most. During two challenging periods, he put the club first and helped steer the playing group through difficult times.
That willingness to step up is a great reflection of what Simon has meant to Oakleigh Districts.
As a captain, player, coach and committee member, Simon has continually given his time and energy to make the club better. He has been a leader around the playing group and someone who has always been willing to take responsibility when it was needed.
160 senior games across 11 years is a fantastic achievement, but Simon’s impact on ODFNC can’t simply be measured by games played.
Simon leaves a lasting mark on the club and should be extremely proud of everything he has contributed since first pulling on the Oakleigh Districts jumper in 2016.
From everyone at the Oakleigh District Football Netball Club, thank you Simon for your loyalty, leadership and commitment to the black and white.
Congratulations on a fantastic career, Blacky.
