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Why not get to know your neighbours over a game of Trugo. Trugo is a traditional Australian sport invented in the Newport Railway Workshops 100 years ago.

Open practice is first Tuesday of the month at 12PM. For more info just Email us! Port Melbourne Trugo Club was founded in 1953 as part of the Port Melbourne Community Centre in Edwards Park. Initially played as a social game for local retirees, Port Melbourne entered its first team into the Victorian Trugo Association in 1955. While appearing in many finals matches, it would not be until 2000 that Port would win its first VTA Premiership. The game of Trugo is one of the few Australian heritage sports still played today. It emerged out of Melbourne's Newport Railway Workshops in the mid-1920s. While it initially focused on retired men's health and welfare it is now open to all ages with mixed teams of men and women. If you are interested in helping us preserve this unique Port Melbourne tradition either as a player or more generally please send us a message and we will bring you up to speed on one of Australia's most relaxed and enjoyable games.

25/08/2026

VTA 2026 Men's Singles Champion: David Radtke, Port Melbourne

Last week, David Radtke received the VTA's Men's Singles Cup at the Annual VTA Presentation Day capping off a strong season for the Club. David's trophy winning 23 goals was only one short of the perfect score. The championship game was highly competitive with only one goal separating first, second and third positions.
Results: 1st David Radtke, Port Melbourne, 23 goals, 2nd Bohdan Kennedy, Footscray Doughnuts 22 goals, 3rd Chris Barriball, South Melbourne Penguins and Rowan Slatter, Sandridge, both 21 goals.

The 2025-26 season was a big move forward by the Club, its best in five years. As we head towards the 2026-27 season it is now time to recruit. The club is looking for at least four new players so if you want to give this unique Australian sport this is the time to give it go. For information including practice times contact the club via [email protected]

Below: David receives his award from Paul Thomas, President of the Victorian Trugo Association in the Club's new uniform.

20/02/2026

Big Win for Port in Crucial Game

Port Melbourne 133 def South Melbourne Penguins 120

Thursday's game against the South Melbourne Penguins had a lot riding on it for both teams. For the Penguins a win would have secured them fourth spot on the ladder and a berth in the VTA First Semi-Final. A win for Port would keep their finals dreams alive for another week. Going into the game South were coming off a one point win against Yarraville and they were sitting relatively comfortably in fourth place on the ladder. There was clearly a sense they had enough momentum to pull this one off.

Port, on the other had lost their game to Brunswick but did have the home ground advantage. Port have had some good wins at home this season including against Yarraville, Footscray Doughnuts, Ascot Vale and Brunswick. The home courts can be tricky but this final home game showed they were masters of their domain with a season best score of 133.

Game highlights were Brian Jecks mighty 22 in the first half, and Julie Garland's 19 in the second half. Also very handy was David Radke and Brian Bethune reaching their 16 goal quota as back up players in the second half.

With one round to go Port have to get past an in form Footscray Doughnuts if they are to make the finals. However, Port will be hoping for a repeat of Round 9 when they defeated the Doughies by 3 points. Competition for the finals is going to be intense.

Go Port!!

18/02/2026

Port Melbourne Vs South Melbourne Trugo Club

This Thursday (19 Feb) we take on the South Melbourne Penguins in a critical match with a spot in the finals up for grabs. This is Port's most successful season since 2020 and the match will be a great opportunity for the community to drop by to offer some support and learn about this uniquely Australian game.

Tied of bowls!
Over Pickle Ball!
Try Trugo!
PORT V Sth MELBOURNE : 5.00 pm Thursday 19 Feb
Port Melbourne Trugo Club
219 Esplanade East Port Melbourne
Come and support Port and find out about the Melbourne game of Trugo.
New members welcome!

28/10/2025

Port Melbourne @ The Australian Masters Games

While Port Melbourne did not have a team at the Australian Masters Games in Canberra we did have a representative in the Victorian All Stars, Julie Garland. The All Stars were made up of players from three VTA teams and it gave Julie a chance not only to compete as a team member but also go for individual glory in the singles.

In the first round Julie was ranked equal third and looked like a real chance for the Bronze, or perhaps something more glittery, but the courts were tough and unpredictable. Unfortunately, it all came down to one missed goal, poster, wide whatever it robbed Julie for this year. However, coming fourth was a great effort in what was a highly competitive competition for the women. We wish Julie all the best for the VTA season and look forward to seeing her take a medal at the next Masters.

Below left Julie with team mates Wendy, Adam and Rob in front of the Trugo Centenary banner. Right Julie searching for that one magical goal.

20/09/2025

Countdown for the Australian Masters Games
Registrations Close this Friday, 19 SEPTEMBER, 5PM

OVER 40 REGISTRATIONS FOR TRUGO ALREADY!

Congratulations to everyone in our Trugo community, registrations have topped 40 with Canberra very much the place to be in October. There is a great female/male ratio so medals for the women's and men's singles will both be hotly contested.

There is still time to put a team together but the focus is on finding players for a few teams who are just missing 1 or 2 players. Our ACT team is just missing one, possibly two players so if you know someone in Canberra please give them the nudge. We also have a spot in the Victorian All Stars up for grabs male or female. NSW and Qld are good to go but if there are any more NSW players we do have another team. Individuals can play in the first two rounds for medals but we'll try and find those extra players first.

Time to get on the blower, knock on doors, start posting on your social media! See you in Canberra in October 25!

17/09/2025

Beautiful Weather Brings Out the Trugo Players at Port Melbourne's Open Day

Last Sunday proved the perfect choice for our Open Day with beautiful weather inducing a relaxed family orientated day on the courts.

Many thanks to our neighbours Sandridge and Footscray from across the bridge for coming along and supporting the day.

Most importantly as we head towards the new season, it was great to get a few recruits. Yes, we still need more players! There's still plenty of time before the opening swing in the first week of October so please contact us if you think you might know someone who can play or you're reading this and are ready to take up the mallet. Remember, you can play a complete season, play six games or just come along for a trial game. The commitment is up to you.

Huge thanks to everyone at Port who assisted with the day, particularly, Julie Garland who helped get things going.

08/09/2025

Port Melbourne Open Day - Community Invitation

Spring is here and so is Trugo. This is an open invitation to community members to come along and try your hand at Trugo, Melbourne's most unique heritage sport. Forgot about Father's Day? Well here is your chance to make it up, challenge dad to game of Trugo. Everyone can play together.

We need your support to keep Trugo alive in Port Melbourne, be a part of history, be a part of Trugo. Edwards Park, Sunday 14 September 12.30-2PM.

01/08/2025

Tuesday 5th August Open Practice 11-2PM

Looking for something different?

Port Melbourne community is invited to come down for a practice and social game of Melbourne's very own Trugo. If you've never played before we'll introduce you to the sport and get you going.

If you're just curious come down for a chat. All ages welcome. It's now the countdown for the 2025-26 season which begins at the end of September so it's a great time to find out about Port Melbourne Trugo.

02/06/2025

With tomorrow being the first Tuesday of the month we have our first winter practice. If you’re curious about Trugo and just want to give it a go, come down to Edwards Park from 12 midday. No cost or obligation involved. Just drop by.

Address

219 Esplanade E
Port Melbourne
3207

Telephone

+61419331506

Website

https://www.traditionalsports.org/traditional-sports/australia-oceania-pacyfic/trugo-australia.html

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