NEWS: Geelong’s football community unites behind Galaxy in WNPL grand finale
By: Janakan SEMAMPILLAI
(courtesy of The Wanderful Game)
IN THEIR short history, Geelong’s WNPL club Galaxy United have really embraced the local football community. Now the Geelong football community are proudly getting behind Galaxy as they represent the region in the 2017 WNPL Grand Final on Sunday 1 October 2017 at 5pm at ABD Stadium in Broadmeadows Valley Park.
Galaxy have been one of Geelong’s best performing football teams over the past few years and after going down in last seasons decider in heartbreaking fashion, will be looking to go one better this time around.
As they embark on another Grand Final adventure, The Wanderful Game has received plenty of messages of support from the local football community to president Flavia Kaucic, head coach Kat Smith and the entire Galaxy organisation.
Here is a selection of some of those messages of support...
“Good luck Galaxy, you are one of the best soccer teams...you can do what ever you put your mind too.” - Eight year old Bella Eterovic, a Mini Roo from Breakwater Eagles.
"On behalf of everyone at Geelong Rangers, I would like to wish Flavia and her amazing club all the best for the grand final next weekend. They have come so far in such a short period of time. I'm so proud of all the girls from the Geelong region." - Kylie Chapman, President of Geelong Rangers.
“I just want to wish Galaxy the best of luck for the final and I hope they enjoy the grand final experience.” - Socceroos and North Geelong Warriors legend Josip Skoko.
“It's really great to see Galaxy United reach the Grand Final, it's such a positive and fantastic thing for football state-wide but especially for Geelong. We wish them all the very best, if they play hard and work together as a team, we are confident they can come away with a very special win!” - Romani Leech (captain) on behalf of the Deakin Ducks GRFC Women’s Division One 2017 championship winning team.
“Good luck in the big one! You have had an outstanding year whatever the result may be! You are also representing Geelong and it's football community superbly, congratulations and goodluck!” - Geelong SC head coach, Kristian Bright.
“Wishing the Galaxy seniors the best of luck for this Sundays final...well done to Kat and the rest of the team on an awesome season...'Dare to dream.' Ill be listening from the top end of Australia.”- Former Surfside Waves captain Cath Sattler.
“Good luck Galaxy get the business done and get that W, enjoy and good luck.” - Geelong SC captain Chris Balaburova.
“All the best for this week's grand final and what a year 2017 has been! Make the Geelong soccer region proud and hopefully you can take home the big prize.” - Mario Gregorio, president of Corio SC.
“Congratulations to the Geelong Galaxy girls on getting into the grand final. Wishing you the very best of luck, I hope you all have a great game but win or lose, remember to just enjoy the experience and be proud of your efforts this season.” - Former Lara United club secretary and Geelong Women’s Taskforce Committee member Rebecca Horrocks.
“Surfside Waves SC would like to wish Caitlin Pickett and all the Galaxy United girls all the very best in their Grand Final next Sunday 1st October, so very proud of your achievements individually and as a team.” - Surfside Waves icon Treacy Dowd-Hamilton.
“On behalf of myself and Barwon SC we would like to say a huge congratulations to the Galaxy squad. You have been the benchmark for the rest of Geelong this year in what has been a stellar season for you...a grand final is an achievement well deserved. Enjoy your triumph Galaxy.” - Barwon SC’s GRFC Men’s Division One 2017 championship winning coach Dale Harris.
“All the best girls xx.” - Bell Park Sports Club Facebook page.
“All the best to Galaxy United, it is great to see them doing well.” - Breakwater Eagles committee member Jim Kontogeorgis.
“The girls from Barwon Heads SC wish Galaxy all the best for the grand final and we will be cheering for you all the way!” - Barwon Heads SC senior womens player, and former Breakwater Eagles championship winner, Tess Marshall.
“I want to wish all the best to Galaxy from everyone at FC Leopold in this weeks WNPL grand final against South Melbourne. Regardless of the result you should be proud of what you have achieved this year both on and off the pitch, including the positive influence on young women playing the sport we love in our region.” - Mitch Vials, President of FC Leopold.
“Bellarine Sharks congratulates Galaxy United’s success this season and wishes them the very best of luck in this weeks grand final.” - Bellarine Sharks President, Rob Sinclair.
“Good luck to the Galaxy girls, representing the Geelong and Bellarine regions growing army of female footballers! Good luck from all at Drysdale SC!” - Drysdale Facebook page.
“Wishing Galaxy all the very best in their Grand Final. Hopefully they bring back the title to Geelong.” - Steve Christou, president of Surf Coast Football Club.
Last Modified on 27/09/2017 15:04
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