Ladder Position: 2nd – 13 wins, 5 losses (178.08%)
Senior Best and Fairest: Liam Hammond
Leading Goal Kicker: Aaron Cloke – 76 Goals
Black Rock enjoyed an outstanding 2026 season in Division 3 Men’s Senior Football, finishing second on the ladder with 13 wins from 18 matches and an impressive percentage of 178.08%.
They produced some dominant performances throughout the home-and-away season, with their Round 6 clash against Hallam proving to be a major highlight. Black Rock put on an attacking masterclass at Hallam Reserve, recording a huge 29.23 (197) to 2.0 (12) victory.
Consistency was a major feature of Black Rock’s campaign, with the side combining strong ball movement and attacking firepower to finish the season as one of the competition’s standout teams.
Liam Hammond was rewarded for his outstanding season, taking home the Senior Best and Fairest award. Hammond was instrumental throughout the year, averaging 26.4 disposals, 1.4 goals and 5.7 clearances per game.
Ricky Wait also enjoyed a terrific campaign, finishing as Best and Fairest runner-up. Wait averaged 25.3 disposals, 7.1 clearances and 4.7 inside 50s, making him a key contributor across the season.
In front of goal, Aaron Cloke led the way for Black Rock, finishing the season with an impressive 76 goals. Cloke averaged 3.6 goals, 5.8 marks and 7.7 score involvements per game, proving to be a major attacking threat throughout the campaign.
With a dominant home-and-away record and several standout individual performances, Black Rock put together an impressive 2026 season in Division 3 Men’s Football.
Best Win: Round 6 – Black Rock 29.23 (197) def. Hallam 2.0 (12) at Hallam Reserve.
Key Players:
- Liam Hammond (Senior Best and Fairest) – 26.4 disposals, 1.4 goals and 5.7 clearances per game.
- Ricky Wait (Best and Fairest Runner-up) – 25.3 disposals, 7.1 clearances and 4.7 inside 50s per game.
- Aaron Cloke (Leading Goal Kicker) – 3.6 goals, 5.8 marks and 7.7 score involvements per game.
Women’s Football – Division 1
Black Rock’s Division 1 Women’s Football side faced a challenging 2026 season, recording two wins across the campaign. Despite the difficult year, the team continued to compete and produced some positive performances throughout the season.
The side’s best result came in Round 13 against Narre South Saints, with Black Rock producing an impressive 8.7 (55) to 4.8 (32) victory at Strathaird Reserve.
Bree Supple was recognised for her efforts throughout the season, taking home the Senior Best and Fairest award after collecting eight Best on Ground performances from 15 games. Chelsea Hill finished as runner-up with 10 Best on Ground performances, while Samantha Scheffer led the goal kicking with seven goals from 13 appearances.
Best Win: Round 13 – Black Rock 8.7 (55) def. Narre South Saints 4.8 (32) at Strathaird Reserve.
Key Players:
- Bree Supple (Senior Best and Fairest) – 15 games, 8 Best on Ground performances.
- Chelsea Hill (Best and Fairest Runner-up) – 15 games, 1 goal and 10 Best on Ground performances.
- Samantha Scheffer (Leading Goal Kicker) – 13 games, 7 goals and 9 Best on Ground performances.
Women’s Netball
Black Rock had a strong presence across its Women’s Netball program in 2026, with teams competing across several divisions and producing some impressive results throughout the season.
The A3 side finished with eight wins and eight losses, highlighted by a dominant 69–37 victory over Caulfield in Round 12. Sidney Kneebone was recognised for her outstanding season, taking home the Senior Best and Fairest award after scoring 248 goals from 17 games. Brooke Southwell led the side’s goal scoring with an impressive 484 goals.
The B3 team enjoyed a successful campaign, finishing with 11 wins and five losses. Its best result came in Round 2 against Mordialloc, recording a commanding 61–15 victory. Mia Derham was a standout in attack, finishing the season with 404 goals.
Black Rock’s C4 side also put together a solid season, recording nine wins and seven losses. Its best performance came in Round 13 against Frankston Dolphins, securing a 45–28 victory, with Charity Parai finishing as the leading goal scorer with 311 goals.
Across the remaining netball sides, Black Rock recorded a range of results, with one team finishing the season with an impressive 13 wins and three losses. The side’s best win came against Berwick Springs in Round 3, recording a 74–17 victory, while Zoe Whitney led the goal scoring with 380 goals.
D1 recorded six wins, with its best result coming in Round 16 against Doveton Doves, winning 58–23. Samantha Babic finished as the leading goal scorer with 220 goals. The final side recorded two wins, including a 53–27 victory over Hallam in Round 2, with Sheedi Ferrari-Brown finishing with 113 goals.
Congratulations to everyone involved across Black Rock’s football and netball programs on their efforts throughout the 2026 season, and best of luck for an even bigger 2027!
