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Senior Coaching Expressions of Interest

Killarney Vale AFC is calling for Expressions of Interest for their Men's and Women's Senior and Reserve Grade Coaching positions for the 2026 season.

Killarney Vale is a family based club situated on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW and play in the AFL Hunter Central Coast competition and have won Premierships in both the Men's and Women's competitions within the past four years.

The clubs boasts arguably the best facilities on the coast with the successful applicants having access to a training facility for 12 months of the year as well as a clubhouse which includes a gymnasium and coach education room with full AV facilities.

These positions would be ideal for someone looking for a sea change or wanting to be involved with a progressive club. The position would also be suitable for playing or non-playing persons.

The successful applicant would be required to hold a current AFL Bronze Coaching Accreditation (Preferably Silver for Senior Coaches)

Expressions of Interest are to be sent to gm@kvbombers.com with a closing date on 22 September 2025.

Junior Presentation Day - 21 September 2025

This Sunday is our presentation day!

We have plenty of activities planned for the day, so come on down and spend the day at The Hangar as we celebrate an amazing year of Juniors!

Get your bounce on with our giant inflatable.

Who will be the first (unlucky) Coach/Manager to be dunked by a bucket of icy cold water? Nominate your guess in the comments below. First person to guess the Coach/Manager wins a prize. The person who successfully dunks the first Coach/Manager will also receive a prize.

Note to Coaches/Managers: bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Bring a picnic blanket and hopefully the sun is shinning for us.

We look forward to seeing everyone there from 10am.

Senior Presentation Night - 24 October 2025

Join us on Friday 24 October for the KVB Senior Presentation Night @ Mingara!

6.30pm arrival for a 7pm start

Dress code: formal

Tickets are $80 per person

Tickets on sale until 10 October

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Bombers Back-to-Back Women's Premiers

Killarney Vale are back-to-back AFL Hunter Central Coast premiers after an extra-time thriller against Newcastle City at Newcastle No 1 Sportsground on Saturday.

After scores were locked at 3.3.21 apiece at the end of normal time, goals to Gracie Durick and Taya White saw the Bombers claim the premiership 5.3.33 to 3.3.21.

In warm conditions, in front a vocal Bombers contingent who made the trip to Newcastle, Brad Edwards' team, like they did against Cardiff in the Preliminary Final, got off to a fast start with star midfielder, Brooke Turner kicking a long range goal within the first five minutes of the game. Durick followed this up with a goal from a strong mark to give the Bombers a 12 point lead at the first change. Strong defensive work from Brooke Hoolihan, Holly Gibbons and Audrey Gillingham kept the highly fancied Blues scoreless in the first quarter.

Like all good so do however, Newcastle City hit back strongly in the second quarter keeping the Bombers goalless whilst kicking three goals of their own to go into the main break with a six point lead.

The third quarter was an arm wrestle as both sides tried to gain the ascendancy and once again Newcastle City were kept scoreless for the term whilst brilliant mark and goal from the leagues leading goalkicker, Mia Wilson saw the Bombers take a one point lead into the final quarter.

The final quarter was a thrilling affair with both teams giving their all. The Bombers looked to have the ascendancy early but were unable to get the all important goal but then there defence had to come to the fore as Newcastle City through everything at them as the final siren approach and they stood up superb repelling many goal scoring and even point scoring opportunities. The siren sounded with the scores level and the match entered extra time (5 minutes each way).

Kristen Kessler who had been strong all game was dominant in extra time acting like a conductor of an orchestra and her play through the midfield saw the Bombers open up the City defence and when a Wilson kick cleared the pack and Durick ran into an open goal the Bombers were six points in front at the end of the first period of extra time.

Newcastle City needed a goal to get back into the contest however an excellent mark from White gave her the opportunity to seal the Premiership win for the Bombers and she calmy went back and kicked the goal much to the delight of the Bombers faithful.

After years of heartache the Bombers have now made it back-to-back Women's Cup premierships and Brad and his team should be well pleased with their efforts over the course of the season.

Kessler back up her league Best & Fairest win during the week by being named Best on Ground.

Killarney Vale 2.0.12; 2.1.13; 3.2.20; 3.3.21 5.3.33

Newcastle City 0.0.0; 3.1.19; 3.1.19; 3.3.21; 3.3.21

Goals: Grace Durick 2, Brooke Turner, Mia Wilson, Taya White

Best: Kristen Kessler (Best on Ground), Holly Gibbons, Brooke Hoolihan, Jaida Tabb, Audrey Gillingham, Taya White

You can watch a full replay of the game by clicking here

The highlights can also be found here

All Grand Final Results

Cup Men: Terrigal Avoca 11.13.79 def Newcastle City 8.3.51

Cup Womens: Killarney Vale 5.3.33 def Newcastle City 3.3.21

Plate Men: Newcastle City 11.10.76 def Wyong Lakes 8.5.53

Plate Women: Newcastle City 3.5.23 def Nelson Bay 2.3.15

U15 Youth Girls Gallant in Defeat

Killarney Vale put up a brave showing however were unable to match Warners Bay in the AFL Hunter Central Coast U15 Youth Girls Grand Final played a Feighan Park last Sunday.

Entering the decider on the back of an undefeated season the Bombers were gallant in defeat with the scoreline reading 6.6.42 to 1.10.16.

Despite the loss, coaches Jason Fretwell and Evie Gordine and the girls should be extremely proud of the season that they had.

Kessler & Castelnuovo Claim League B & F Awards

Kristen Kessler and Jake Castelnuovo were rewarded for fantastic seasons by claiming the Best & Fairest Medals in the Women's Cup and Men's Plate competitions respectively at AFL Hunter Central Coast Elliott Davey Medal night held last night at Belmont 16 Footers.

Kessler made it three consecutive Chris Arnold Medals for the Bombers after Eliza Hand won the award in 2023 & 2024. In a close count Kessler was able to pull away in the second half of the year to win by three votes from teammate Brooke Turner.

Castelnuovo on the other hand made the Ian Granland Medal count a one-horse race after polling five best on ground in the first eight rounds, saw him clear out from the field before winning with 28 votes, a record in this competition, 14 votes ahead of his nearest rivals.

In the Elliott Davey Medal (Men's Cup competition), Jye Boby finished runner up to Terrigal Avoca midfielder, Jack Grimmond-Lea.

It was a big night for the Bombers with plenty of awards going there way. Here is the complete list:

Chris Arnold Medal Winner: Kristen Kessler

Ian Granland Medal Winner: Jake Castelnuovo
Elliott Davey Medal R/Up: Jye Boby

Men's Representative Player of the Year: Ryan Arthur
Women's Cup Leading Goalkicker: Mia Wilson (63 goals)

Volunteer of the Year Nominee: Ryan Mahalm
Men's Cup Team of the Year: Ryan Arthur, Jye, Boby, Brandon Lloyd, Josh Mifsud

Women's Cup Team of the Year: Kristen Kessler, Mia Wilson, Taya White, Beth Wood, Brooke Turner, Holly Gibbons

Men's Plate Team of the Year: Jake Castelnuovo, Brendan Lewis

Women's Cup Team of the Year: Holly Bryson

You can view all of last night awards including the speeches by clicking here

U17's Presentation Night

As our season has come to an end for 2025, our Joint Venture U17 Boys and Girls has their presentation night last Friday.

It was a fabulous night with over 100 families across 3 clubs, coming together at The Hangar to celebrate the season.

The night would not have been possible without the amazing support from our Senior Men and Board Members who kindly gave up their night to cook for us. What a spread of food it was!! Thank you boys!

Congratulations, to all our award winners!

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Bombers Juniors Excel at AFL HCC Award Nights

It was a big night for the Bombers juniors at the annual AFL Hunter Central Coast Juniors Awards night held last night.

The highlight of the night for the Bombers was Ben Howen being crowned Central Coast Auskick Coordinator of the year. In his second season in the role Ben has been outstanding and the time, effort and passion he puts into the Auskick program is over and beyond. It shows each training session and each game just how much the kids, and parents love it.
Congratulations, Ben. Our Auskickers are lucky to have you.

Other highlights included Georgina Trampnau being awarded the Golden Whistle which is a fantastic achievement given it was her first season of umpiring. Holly Bryson received an award for her volunteering which is unbound and includes coaching our Junior U17 Girls, U13 AFLHCC Representative team, a member of the AFLHCC Reps working group committee, KV committee member, Umpiring and everything in between. All this while playing and Umpiring Seniors.

Lily Davidson capped off a great season by finishing R/Up in the U15's Best & Fairest whilst also being named the U15's Youth Girls Rep Player of the Year.

Team Achievement awards were presented to Colby Cortis, Chace Weddell and Sullivan Kelly in the U9's, Lennox Majchrowski and Daniel Albert in the U11 Boys, Lila Knowles and Hallie Diaz in the U11 Youth Girls.

Richard Noone, Georgina Trampnau, Kate Davidson, Lily Davidson, Scarlett Booth, Faith Booth, Holly Bryson and Evie Gordine received Umpire Recognition Awards.

Overall, a great night for the Bombers

Well Done Shack

A huge congratulations to Corey Shackleton on completing his Advanced Coaching Accreditation.

This accreditation is the highest available for Community Coaches with a strict entry criteria. Only 10 position were available for AFL NSW/ACT coaches and our very own Shack was one of those!