WELCOME TO
WOODEND HESKET
FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
Home of the mighty
about the club
The WHFNC senior and junior clubs are one of the largest in the Macedon Ranges.
Established in 1978, we have a rich sporting history competing within the AFL’s Riddell District Football Netball League against Kyneton, Romsey, Macedon, Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Sunbury and Melton.
We promote an inclusive club that has enabled us to grow from strength to strength especially over the last 10 years, proudly supporting over 20 teams from Under 11’s to open ages.
2025 Achievements
A GRADE NETBALL – THREE-PEAT CHAMPIONS!
Our A Grade netball team made history in 2025, claiming their third consecutive
premiership. This incredible achievement showcases the skill, dedication, and team culture
that defines our club.
OUTSTANDING FINALS CAMPAIGNS ACROSS THE CLUB
An incredible 10 teams made finals in 2025, with multiple teams reaching grand finals:
Premierships:
A Grade Netball – Three-Peat Champions!
U15B Football – Premiers
Runners Up:
U13A Football
U11A Football
U11 Netball
Made Finals:
C Grade Netball, D Grade Netball, U17A Football, U17 Netball, U13 Netball (2 teams),
U11C Football.
This depth of success across junior and senior grades demonstrates the strength of our
pathways and the quality of our coaching and development programs.
COOPER DUFF-TYTLER – AFL DRAFTEE
One of our own junior players, Cooper Duff-Tytler, was selected as draft pick #4 in the
November 2025 AFL Draft and now plays for the West Coast Eagles. Cooper's journey from
playing junior footy at Woodend to becoming an AFL player is an inspiration to every young
athlete in our community and demonstrates the quality of our pathways programs.
AWARD-WINNING LEADERSHIP
Co-President Paul Podbury was awarded the 2025 AFL Victoria Metropolitan Community
Volunteer of the Year Award, recognizing the exceptional leadership and commitment that
drives our club forward.
GROWING PARTICIPATION
Record numbers across our netball and football programs, with thriving Auskick and junior
development pathways.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
Office of Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas
