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Three Titles, Four Grand Finalists: A Huge Day for MWFA

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MWFA clubs enjoyed a remarkable day at the 56th Football NSW Champion of Champions Finals, with three of our four Grand Final teams crowned champions at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday 18 October. Pittwater RSL FC, Seaforth FC and St Augustine’s FC lifted trophies, while CC Strikers FC came agonisingly close in a final decided by penalties.

Pittwater RSL FC’s U13 Girls made a spectacular start against Hurstville City Minotaurs, scoring three times in the opening five minutes on their way to a 5 – 0 victory. Starsia Fazzolari-Huynh and Frankie Ryles got on the scoresheet before Claudine Scamps completed a hat-trick to cap a commanding performance and an outstanding Champion of Champions campaign.

Seaforth FC’s U16 Girls claimed their title with a determined 1 – 0 win over Rockdale City Suns FC. Amira Sharannizadeh broke the deadlock with a superb long-range free kick in the 16th minute, and Seaforth held firm through a tense second half to take home the trophy. Having also won the Football NSW State Cup this year, the girls have capped off an exceptional 2026 season with another state title.

For St Augustine’s FC’s U18 Men, the final against Lindfield FC was locked at 1 – 1 until the closing stages. Saints then scored three times in the final ten minutes to secure a 4 – 1 win. Freddie Brown scored twice, with Max Cansick and Will Currie adding the late goals. The Champion of Champions title rounds out a superb season in which the team also won the MWFA league, MWFA Grand Final and Football NSW State Cup.

CC Strikers FC’s U13 Boys battled Western Condors FC to a 0 – 0 draw through extra time, with CC Strikers goalkeeper Hudson Searle producing several outstanding saves to keep his side in the contest. Western Condors won 4 – 2 on penalties, but reaching the Grand Final was a terrific achievement for the Strikers.

From 10 MWFA teams in the semi finals to four Grand Finalists and three champions, it has been a campaign to celebrate. Congratulations to every player, coach, manager and volunteer involved, and thank you to the families and supporters who got behind our teams throughout the competition.

Photo credit: Football NSW – thank you for capturing the action and celebrations from Grand Final day.

To read more about this prestigious day, click here!

CC Strikers FC U13 Boys GRAND FINAL BOUND!

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CC Strikers FC’s U13/1As are heading to the FNSW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS GRAND FINAL 🏆

In a tense Semi Final at Cromer Park, the boys battled through extra time to claim a 2-1 win over Umina United S.C. Now, with one match left in their Football NSW Champion of Champions campaign, the team shares the journey that brought them to Sunday’s decider:

“The U13/1As Strikers have enjoyed an extraordinary season going undefeated throughout the year. Taking the win in:
  • Tigers Cup
  • State Cup
  • MWFA League Champs and;
  • MWFA Grand Final, AND now progressing to the Champion of Champions final to hopefully round out the perfect season.

But teams like this don’t come about by chance. This group first came together as combined Strikers U8 team for the Sydney International Cup. Over the years they tested themselves against top teams in tournaments such as Beaches Cup, Tiger Cup, and Sydney International Cup. Growing players as individuals and more importantly as a team.

This season has been a long and challenging journey at times, with families away and injuries testing the squads depth particularly throughout the postseason. This is invariably what makes this competition so challenging to win. This remarkable group of boys (and the families that support them) have shown incredible character, resilience and teamwork to reach this point and are determined to give their all this Sunday at Valentine Sports Park, proudly representing MWFA one more time as they chase the ultimate prize – to be Champion of Champions.”

What a run from CC Strikers FC’s U13 Boys! They’ve earned their place on the Grand Final stage and will be flying the flag for MWFA and the wider Northern Beaches football community. Let’s get behind them for one last big game!

🏆 Champion of Champions Grand Final

📅 Sunday 18 October | 8:15am
📍 Valentine Sports Park, Field 2

⚽ Western Condors FC v CC Strikers FC

Seaforth FC U16 Girls GRAND FINAL BOUND!

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Seaforth FC’s U16 Girls are Grand Final bound! Their Football NSW Champion of Champions campaign has taken them all the way to Sunday’s decider, including a thrilling 3–2 away win over Kirrawee Kangaroos FC in the semi final. The team has shared the story behind their journey and what reaching the Grand Final means to them:

“A historic season for the W16‑1s achieving some remarkable results for season 2026.

  • FNSW State Cup Champions
  • MWFA League Champions and,
  • MWFA Knockout Cup Winners

Their achievements were further recognised with the prestigious MWFA Perpetual Trophy, Union Jack Award, marking the second time this exceptional group has earned the honour.Throughout the season, the W16‑1 squad demonstrated composure, the ability to work hard but also have fun and enjoy their football.Furthermore, the Seaforth W16’s have shown a genuine commitment to giving back to the community that supports them. Their ability to stay connected as a group by supporting each other, embracing challenges and maintaining high standards has been central to their success.This season’s accomplishments are a testament to the players dedication, the guidance of their managers and coach, and the unwavering support of their families and the wider Seaforth FC community. Well done ladies, this is your year.”The Seaforth FC U16 Girl’s have shown their determination and strong spirit to take them to the heights of reaching a Grand Final. Now it’s time for one final push!

 
🏆 Champion of Champions Grand Final
📅 Sunday 18 October | 1:00pm
📍 Valentine Sports Park, Field 1

⚽ Seaforth FC v Rockdale City Suns

MWFA community, let’s get behind the girls and show them our support. One more game Seaforth – give it everything!!

Pittwater RSL FC U13 Girls GRAND FINAL BOUND!

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Pittwater RSL FC’s U13 Girls have made it to the Football NSW Champion of Champions 2026 Grand Final!!

What a moment for Pittwater RSL FC‘s U13 Girls! After a brilliant Football NSW Champion of Champions campaign, the team is heading to Sunday’s Grand Final.

The team has shared the story of years of football, friendhsip and hard work behind this achievement and it’s one worth reading:

“Three years ago, this group of girls set themselves an ultimate goal: to compete for a FNSW Champion of Champions title. This weekend, that dream becomes a reality as they have earned their place in the Grand Final – a journey built on talent, dedication, determination and an unwavering belief in each other.

For many of these girls, Pittwater has been home since U6s. They’ve grown up together, developed together and, over the past three seasons, built something truly special.

Three (3) seasons undefeated, back-to-back MWFA Minor and Major Premiers, FNSW State Cup Grand Finalists and now FNSW Champion of Champions Grand Finalists.

Under the guidance of coach Heath Sinclair, this team has become a force to be reckoned with.

Their Champion of Champions journey has been nothing short of incredible:

  • 2–0 win over Maroubra United to get the campaign underway.
  • A dominant 7–0 victory over Hills Hawks, showcasing the quality and attacking football this team is capable of.
  • A thrilling 4–2 semi-final win over Figtree FC, showing their composure, character and determination when it mattered most – booking their place in the Grand Final!

Every opponent along the way has brought quality football, fierce competition and fantastic sportsmanship. The girls have been challenged, tested and pushed, and have risen to every occasion.”

Go Pitty!!!! Doing the MWFA and the entire Northern Beaches footballing community proud.

Catch all the Grand Final action this Sunday, details below:

📅 Sunday 18 October | 8:30am
📍 Valentine Sports Park, Field 1
⚽ Pittwater RSL FC v Hurstville City Minotaurs

Keith Pester OAM: A Lifetime of Service to Football

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Manly Warringah Football Association is proud to congratulate Keith Pester on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for his significant service to football administration.

Keith’s contribution to Northern Beaches football spans decades. He served as MWFA Vice President from 1998 to 2020 and has also supported the game through

representative football, publicity and judiciary roles. At Wakehurst FC, he spent nine years as President, six seasons as a coach and time as a referee.

A Life Member of MWFA, Wakehurst FC and Manly United FC, Keith has also received MWFA’s Meritorious Award and Football NSW’s Charles Valentine Award.

His commitment to community life extends beyond the pitch as the President of the North Shore Beekeepers Association.

Keith has helped shape the football community so many of us enjoy today, and we are delighted to see his years of service recognised with this honour.

Congratulations Keith, what an incredible achievement!

Summer Football Announcement

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⚽ SUMMER FOOTBALL KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK!

The 2026 MWFA Summer Football season kicks off Monday 14 September!

A huge thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we’ve worked behind the scenes to get the season ready. With a large number of teams, players and enquiries to coordinate, it’s been a busy few weeks, and we really appreciate everyone’s support as we head into Round 1.

📲 CHECK YOUR FIXTURE

Please double-check your fixture in Dribl before your first game. We’ve had to make some adjustments due to teams withdrawing, so some fixtures may have changed.

👉 Access your fixtures here: http://MWFS.dribl.com

If you haven’t used Dribl before, please download the app. Team Managers who are new to Dribl will receive an invitation from MWFA, which will provide access to their team in Dribl.

Fixtures, changes and important competition communication will be shared through Dribl throughout the season.

👕 TEAM SHIRT COLLECTION

Shirt collection begins tomorrow! Team Managers can collect their team’s jerseys at the following times:

Wednesday 9 Sep: 10am–6pm (Cromer teams only)
Thursday 10 Sep: 9am–6pm
Friday 11 Sep: 9am–6pm
Saturday 12 Sep: 8am–1pm

We can’t wait to see everyone back on the park for another big season of MWFA Summer Football! ⚽

Senior Mixed, Senior Women and Junior Women Semi Finalists

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Congratulations to our all our Senior Mixed, Senior Women and Junior Women who placed top four in their 2026 winter competition leagues. What a great achievement!

Those teams now head into their semi finals on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. There are also a few fixtures on Friday, August 21 for our W18 Division 1 and U21 Divisions 1, 2 and 3. We wish all our Association teams the best of luck in their games this weekend.

Keen to see who is playing where? See the tiles below or for the full details, head to Dribl!

Senior Mixed

    

   

Senior Women

       

Junior Women

   

   

   

Congratulations to our Senior Mixed and Women’s League Champions

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The 2026 Senior Winter Competition has wrapped up its regular season, and we’re delighted to congratulate our League Champions across our Senior Mixed and Senior Women competitions.

It’s been another fantastic season of football, with teams across the peninsula battling it out from Premier League through to our All Age and Over 35/40/45 competitions.

There were plenty of great stories along the way, including two memorable Premier League triumphs.

Forest Killarney FC made club history by claiming the Men’s Premier League title for the first time in their 64 years of operating, wrapping up the top spot with two games to spare.

Meanwhile, the Women’s Premier League went right down to the final round! ABH United headed into their last game sitting second on the ladder, but a crucial win saw them leapfrog into top spot and finish the season as 2026 League Champions.

Congratulations to them – and to every one of our Senior teams who finished the season at the top of their division.

And now it’s finals time! Our top teams turn their attention to the knockout competition, with Semi Final football taking place across the peninsula this weekend.

Best of luck to everyone taking part – and congratulations once again to all our 2026 Senior League Champions!

Senior Mixed

PL – Forest Killarney FC
PL/R – Mosman FC

21/1 – Mosman FC A
21/2 – Brookvale FC
21/3 – Saint Augustine’s FC
AL1 – Wakehurst FC
AL1/R – Seaforth FC
AL2 – Brookvale FC
AL3 – Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC
AL4 – Pittwater RSL FC
AL5 – Curl Curl FC
AL6 – Manly Vale FC
AL7 – Dee Why FC
O35/1 – Pittwater RSL FC
O35/2 – Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC
O35/3 – Wakehurst FC B
O35/4 – Dee Why FC
O45/1 – Wakehurst FC
O45/2 – Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC
O45/3 – Forest Killarney FC
O45/4 – Pittwater RSL FC
O45/5 – Mosman FC

Senior Women

WPL – Allambie Beacon Hill United FC
WPL/R – Manly Vale FC
WAL1 – Forest Killarney FC
WAL2 – Allambie Beacon Hill United FC B
WAL3 – Manly Vale FC A
WAL4 – Manly Vale FC
WO40/1 – Forest Killarney FC
WO40/2 – Wakehurst FC
WO40/3 – Forest Killarney FC

Our Junior Women League Champions 2026

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The 2026 Junior Girls Winter Competition wrapped up its regular season last weekend, and we’re delighted to congratulate our League Champions across the age groups and divisions.

It’s been another fantastic season of football, with plenty to celebrate across our Junior Girls competitions. Congratulations to every team that finished top of their league – a fantastic reward for your hard work, commitment and teamwork throughout the season.

An extra congratulations to our six League Champions who finished the season undefeated: Manly Vale FC W12/3 and W14/3, Curl Curl FC W12/4, Pittwater RSL FC W13/1, Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC A W14/2 and Seaforth FC W16/1.

And there could be even more silverware ahead for Seaforth! Having already claimed the 2026 State Cup and their League Champion title, the W16/1 team will be hoping to complete an incredible treble in the finals series.

And now it’s finals time! Our top four teams turn their attention to the knockout competition, with semi-finals taking place this weekend before the Grand Finals next weekend.

Best of luck to everyone taking part – and congratulations once again to all our 2026 Junior Girls League Champions!

 

W12/1 Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC A
W12/2 Wakehurst FC
W12/3 Manly Vale FC
W12/4 Curl Curl FC
W13/1 Pittwater RSL FC
W13/2 Avalon SC
W13/3 Forest Killarney FC
W13/4 Brookvale FC
W14/1 Wakehurst FC
W14/2 Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC A
W14/3 Manly Vale FC
W15/1 Collaroy Cromer Strikers FC A
W15/2 Allambie Beacon Hill United FC
W15/3 Brookvale FC
W16/1 Seaforth FC
W16/2 Avalon SC
W16/3 Curl Curl FC
W18/1 Wakehurst FC A
W18/2 Harbord FC B
W18/3 Pittwater RSL FC