Ladder Position: 3-15-0 (65.01%)
Best and Fairest: Nick Schumann
Leading Goal Kicker: Christian Trumble – 19 Goals
Caulfield endured a challenging 2026 Division 2 campaign, finishing the season with three wins and 15 losses. Despite a difficult year on the field, the Bears produced some strong individual performances and showed glimpses of their potential throughout the season.
One of the highlights of the campaign came in Round 12, when Caulfield delivered an impressive performance against Keysborough, securing a commanding 65-point victory at Rowley Allen Reserve. The Bears finished with 16.10 (106) to Keysborough’s 5.11 (41), recording their biggest win of the season.
Nick Schumann was a standout performer throughout the year, earning the Senior Best and Fairest award after an excellent season in the midfield. Schumann averaged 23.2 disposals, 5.7 clearances and 5.9 inside 50s per game, consistently providing drive and contest for the Bears. Jake Buggy also enjoyed a strong campaign, finishing as the Best and Fairest runner-up with an average of 21.7 disposals, 4.8 rebound 50s and 4.2 inside 50s.
In front of goal, Christian Trumble led the way with 19 goals for the season, providing an important scoring presence for Caulfield. Trumble also featured among the club's key performers, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.3 marks and 3.2 score involvements per game.
While the results did not always fall their way, Caulfield will look to build on the positives and individual performances from 2026 as they turn their attention towards the 2027 season.
Best Win: Round 12 – Caulfield 16.10 (106) defeated Keysborough 5.11 (41) at Rowley Allen Reserve.
Key Players:
- Nick Schumann (Best and Fairest): 23.2 disposals, 5.7 clearances and 5.9 inside 50s per game.
- Jake Buggy (Best and Fairest Runner-up): 21.7 disposals, 4.8 rebound 50s and 4.2 inside 50s per game.
- Christian Trumble (Leading Goal Kicker): 19 goals for the season, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.3 marks and 3.2 score involvements per game.
Womens Netball:
Caulfield fielded an impressive ten netball sides throughout the 2026 season, with teams competing across A1, A2, A3, A4, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3 and D2 grades, producing a range of results and individual achievements across the club.
The A1 side enjoyed a strong season, finishing with an 11-4-1 record and a percentage of 127.10%. Hannah Loveday and Sophie O'Shea shared the Senior Best and Fairest honours, with O'Shea also leading the side's goal scoring with an outstanding 548 goals across 18 games. A highlight of their season came in Round 4, when Caulfield recorded a convincing 58-26 victory over South Yarra.
In A2, Caulfield finished with a 6-10-0 record, with Eliza York leading the goal scoring with 401 goals. The side produced an important Round 14 victory over Cheltenham, winning 57-46 at Roy Dore Reserve.
The A3 side recorded two wins for the season, with Montana Hulland finishing as the leading goal scorer with 207 goals. Their best result came in Round 8, defeating Edi-Asp 48-38 at Rowan Road Reserve.
A major highlight for the club came from the A4 side, which enjoyed a premiership-winning campaign. Finishing with an outstanding 15-1-0 record, the side capped off its season with a 36-29 Grand Final victory over Cheltenham at Rowan Road Reserve. Samantha Dix led the way in front of goal with 317 goals, rounding out a fantastic season for the team.
In B2, Caulfield finished with a 4-12-0 record, with Breeanna Toomey leading the goal scoring with 237 goals. The side's best performance came in Round 5, producing a dominant 51-19 victory over Clayton.
The B3 side had a successful campaign, finishing with an 11-5-0 record and a percentage of 109.96%. Lauren Kinnish led the side's goal scoring with an impressive 329 goals, while their Round 2 performance against Keysborough proved a highlight, recording a commanding 60-21 win.
In C1, Caulfield finished the season with a 5-10-1 record, with Mathura Nadanakumar leading the goal scoring with 122 goals. The side started its campaign positively, securing a 48-38 Round 1 victory over South Mornington.
The C2 side recorded a strong 10-6-0 season, finishing with an impressive 134.87% percentage. Kayla Sheahan led the goal scoring with 398 goals, while a dominant 76-21 Round 3 victory over Doveton Doves was a standout result.
In C3, Caulfield finished with a 9-7-0 record and a percentage of 107.57%. Ella Jackson led the side's scoring with an outstanding 418 goals, with the team's best result coming in Round 10 with a convincing 50-23 win over Dingley.
Rounding out the club's netball campaign, the D2 side finished with a 6-8-0 record and a percentage of 97.88%. Jorden Carullo was the leading goal scorer with 229 goals, while a 42-27 Round 13 victory over Bentleigh provided a strong highlight.
Across all grades, Caulfield showcased the depth of its netball program, with strong individual performances, impressive team results and a well-deserved premiership highlight in A4.
Congratulations to everyone involved across Caulfield's football and netball programs on their efforts throughout the 2026 season. The Bears will now look ahead to 2027, aiming to build on this year's achievements and continue developing across all grades.
