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Seagulls soar to historic first Grand Final - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Super Saturday finals football delivered a historic afternoon for the Seagulls in front of a home crowd at DSV Stadium.


From the very first bounce, the game was highly contested. Despite pressure from both clubs, Port Melbourne first hit the scoreboard with a minor score.


Port Melbourne controlled much of the play in the opening quarter but struggled to convert their opportunities onto the scoreboard. Eventually, their pressure paid off as they brok...
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Seagulls make history, defeat Pies to claim Minor Premiership - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday delivered a statement win from the Seagulls over Collingwood in near perfect conditions at DSV Stadium, securing the 2026 VFLW minor premiership.


Williamstown welcomed Lilly Pearce, Maighan Fogas, Yasmin Welsford and Elise Vella back into the side for the final game of the home-and-away season.


From the opening bounce, the Seagulls showed determination and grit, but the contest quickly became a hard-fought battle around the stoppages.


Wi...
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Commanding win puts the Seagulls on top - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Super Saturday morning football saw the Seagulls defeat the Kangaroos, restricting them to their lowest score of the season.


Williamtown made two changes with two new debutants, as Western Jets products Addison West and Kiara Boyd, pulled on the blue and gold for the first time.


From the very first bounce, Williamstown attacked the contest, as Emily Eaves took the first clearance, straight out of the middle.


The Seagulls were the first to struck,...
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Seagulls send statement with 65-point demolition - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Sunday morning football saw the Seagulls produce a dominant defensive display, restricting Essendon to just one goal for the entire match.


From the very first bounce, Williamstown attacked the contest creating stoppages all over the ground.


The Seagulls were the first to strike, as Megan Williamson dove for the mark to kick Williamstown’s first goal of the game within two minutes.


The first quarter consisted of many oneon-ones all over the ground...
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Seagulls prove too strong for Sandringham - Williamstown Football Club

The Seagulls are back on the winners’ list after taking down Sandringham atTrevor Barker Oval, winning 28-47.


By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Sunday morning football saw the Seagulls record a confident win at TrevorBarker Oval, equalling top spot along with North Melbourne and Collingwood.





The Seagulls welcomed back forward Teagan Brett, whilst Dalia Edward put onthe blue and gold colours for the first time.


From the very first bounce, Williamstown attacked the contest. Ruc...
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Blues snap Seagulls’ winning run - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday afternoon football produced a tense contest between Williamstown and Carlton in breezy conditions at IKON Park.


Deputy vice-captain Ellie McLinden pulled on the blue and gold for the first time since her ACL reconstruction, marking a significant milestone in her return to VFLW football.


Emily Eaves, Camryn Bux and Maighan Fogas also returned to the lineup.


Carlton started strongly, with the first clearance of the match. However, it was t...
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Williamstown dominate pushing past the Devils - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday morning footy delivered perfect conditions, with a tight opening term before the Seagulls seized control in the second quarter and powered on to secure their ninth win of the season in a dominant display.


Adalita Pizzinga pulled on the Williamstown colours for the first time, making her VFLW debut after joining Williamtown this year as a development player.


The Seagulls also welcomed back Melina Ciavarella, who made her first appearance of...
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Seagulls soar over Falcons - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday morning footy saw a tight opening term before the Seagulls took control in the second quarter, going on to secure their sixth victory of the year in an assertive display.  


Defender Zoe Day celebrated a major milestone, running out for her 50th game in Williamstown colours.  


An unchanged lineup once again led the team to victory.  


A tight opening term saw both sides locked in a scrappy, constant pressure, forcing limited shots on goal...
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Williamstown outclass Casey to climb the VFLW ladder - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Williamstown entered the match unchanged, maintaining the same lineup as the previous three weeks.


Despite the chilly conditions, both teams played a highly contested match to begin.


The Seagulls surged the ball forward; however, they were unable to score.


However, the Williamstown defence was strong, denying Casey any meaningful looks inside 50.


With neither side able to break through, the teams headed into the first break locked at 0-0.


U...
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Seagulls take down Zebras in a professional win - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Williamstown entered the match unchanged, maintaining the same lineup as the previous week.


Despite the adverse wind-affected and wet weather conditions, Williamstown adapted impressively, maintaining control of the contest from the outset.


From the first bounce, both sides attacked the ball with intensity, setting up a fiercely contested opening passage.


The Seagulls were first to hit the scoreboard; however, a minor score was managed from capta...
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Seagulls dominate in rivalry contest against Port - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Forward Teagan Brett celebrated a major milestone, running out for her 50th game in Williamstown colours.


A tight opening term saw both sides locked in a scrappy, constant pressure, forcing messy play early.


Williamstown were the first to hit the scoreboard but only managed a minor.


The Seagulls’ relentless pressure soon turned the momentum, forcing turnovers across the ground. A clever passage of play from Mia Zielenski sent the ball deep inside...
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Seagulls prove too strong for Essendon - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday morning football saw the Seagulls record a confident win at Windy Hill, leaving Essendon still searching for their first victory of the season.


From the very first bounce, Williamstown attacked the contest. Ruck Georgia Howes delivered a clean tap-out to give Staford the chance to win the first clearance of the game.


The Seagulls capitalised on their early pressure, slotting their first goal within the opening two minutes as Neve Crowley cl...
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Williamstown fall short against Box Hill - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday afternoon football delivered a tight contest between Williamstown and Hawthorn in windy conditions at DSV Stadium.


The Seagulls started well with a playbook tap from Ruck Georgia Howes out to advantage, giving her midfielders first use.


Looking to play fast, the Seagulls took full advantage, with Lilu Hung slotting Williamstown’s first goal from a set shot four minutes into the game.


Shortly after, Teagen Brett kicked Williamstown’s seco...
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Seagulls Soar over Cats in Season Opening Win - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday delivered a statement win from the Seagulls over Geelong in near perfect conditions at Deakin Geelong Stadium.


Williamstown welcomed ten new club debutants this round: Ellen Williams, Bella Smith, Lilu Hung, Lily Pearce, Naomi Ferres, Maighan Fogas, Mia Zielinski, Elise Vella, Taelah Smith and Sophia Rothfield, who came into the side as late change.


From the very first bounce, the Seagulls showed determination and grit, winning the opening...
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North ends Seagulls’ finals run  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Williamstown and North Melbourne-Werribee met for a highly contested semi-final, with the winner advancing to the prelim final.   


The Seagulls made no changes entering the game, the same 21 players taking the field as last week’s elimination final.  


The Seagulls won the first clearance of the match however they did not gain any territory.  


Williamstown defenders Jemima Wrigley and Eloise Freeman clamped down early, cutting off North Melbourne-...
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Seagulls survive Zebras in Elimination Final  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


The second elimination final of the VFLW series was a fierce battle, but the Seagulls ultimately proved too strong for the Zebras. 


Williamstown welcomed back midfielder Megan Williamson and forward Georgia Howes from injury.  


The Seagulls got off to a flying start, winning the first clearance thanks to a clean hit-out from ruck Cat O’Bryan. 


The first five minutes were filled with continuous stoppages as both teams attempted to push the ball ou...
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Seagulls fall short in hard-fought battle  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday morning football featured a fierce contest between the Seagulls and Magpies, with finals fast approaching.  


Williamstown welcomed back ruck Cat O’Bryan from injury and first-year player Camryn Bux into the team, with Ash Thorneycroft playing in her 50th VFLW game.  


Williamstown secured all the territory within the first few minutes and looked to push forward.  


However, the Magpies were first to hit the scoreboard, kicking a goal off t...
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Seagulls swoop on Hawks in statement win  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Sunday morning football was a celebration, with the Seagulls welcoming back captain Eliza Straford after her recovery from a season-ending ACL injury last year, and marking midfielder Emily Eaves’ 50th VFLW game.


A late change resulted in Mia D’Agostino replacing Chloe Bain, following the earlier announcement of Charli Sette’s debut this week.  


Williamstown gained all the territory within the first few minutes.  


Returning skipper Eliza Straford...
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Seagulls fall short in rivalry contest against Port

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaGame one of the double header, delivered a close contest between competitors Port Melbourne and Williamstown at ETU Stadium on Saturday morning.  For the first time since Round 5, the Seagulls welcomed two debutants, Yasmin Welsford and Mia Giannopoulos.  Port Melbourne were able to convert two quick goals to begin the match and their constant pressure and hunt put Williamstown in hot water all over the ground.  The Borough struck again with another goal. How...
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Kangaroos defeat Seagulls in Indigenous Round clash

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media
In cold conditions, Saturday morning football delivered a low-scoring affair between ladder leaders North Melbourne Werribee and the Williamstown Seagulls.Williamston made no changes to their lineup this week keeping the same victors in as Round 9.The Seagulls scored the first clearance of the match and dominated territory early on. They had the momentum, kicking the ball forward.With the ball locked in Williamstown’s forward 50, a clean clearance from Megan...
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Seagulls win classic in annual Pride Round

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaSaturday morning football saw the Seagulls win confidently at DSV Stadium, effectively resulting in Essendon recording their lowest score of the season.  The Seagulls made one change before the game, with experienced utility Chloe Bain securing her first match of the season after returning from injury.   Inside the first 10 minutes of the game, the ball was congested and difficult to transition for both teams.  However, Georgia Howes, along with several other...
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Williamstown win again taking down the Demons

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaIn wintery conditions out at Casey Fields, the Seagulls were determined to beat the Demons for the first time in their history.  Williamstown welcomed back ruck Krystal Russell, midfielder Izzy Khoury, and forward Neve Crowley.  The ball stayed locked in Casey’s forward 50 for most of the first quarter, with Williamstown hemmed in under pressure.The first score came three minutes into the game, as Casey intercepted a missed kick and put the ball through the g...
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Seagulls hunt down Bulldogs at DSV Stadium

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaEarly Sunday morning, DSV Stadium provided a low-scoring, close-fitting contest between the Bulldogs and the Seagulls in sunny yet windy conditions.   The Seagulls looked to attack straight from the first bounce, as midfielder Emily Eaves streamed out of the middle, reading the opposition’s ruck tap.  Williamstown utilised the boundary in the first quarter, as Sharnie Whiting delivered with the ball efficiently when in her hands.  Despite the pressure from bo...
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A Splendid Sunday at IKON Park  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaSunday morning football delivered a tight contest between both clubs in near-perfect conditions at IKON Park.  The Seagulls hit the scoreboard within the first 20 seconds of the match. A playbook tap from ruck Cat O’Bryan and clearance from Emily Eaves sparked a red-hot start, as Georgia Howes slotted through Williamstown’s first goal.  Responding with a goal was Carlton, just five minutes later. However, through relentless pressure and a surge on the ball, t...
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