Our Club
The Port Melbourne Chargers Football Club is a community-driven women’s football club based in Port Melbourne, established in 2025 to strengthen and future-proof the girls’ and women’s football pathway in Melbourne’s inner bayside.
Formed in response to rapid growth in female participation and the need for a dedicated, values-led club environment, the Chargers compete in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) and sit within a broader Port Melbourne football pathway that spans Auskick, juniors, community football and beyond.
The club is focused on sustainable growth, strong governance, and creating an environment where players feel a genuine sense of belonging while developing their football and leadership potential.
Facts & Figures
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Club Established: 2025
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League: VAFA
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Senior Women’s Teams (2025): 2
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Total Players (2025): 70+
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Planned Teams (Next Phase):
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Under 19s
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Expansion beyond current senior teams
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Long-term Vision:
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Up to 5 senior women’s teams supported by a strong U19 pathway
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Club Structure
The Port Melbourne Chargers Football Club operates as a stand-alone women’s football club, purpose-built to serve female players.
The club is governed by an Executive Committee, responsible for strategy, governance, financial sustainability, and long-term planning. Key operational portfolios include Football Operations, Coaching, Player Development, Community Engagement, and Commercial Partnerships.
This structure enables the club to remain agile, player-focused, and aligned with the long-term growth of women’s football in Port Melbourne.
Home Ground
The Port Chargers are based at JL Murphy Reserve, one of Port Melbourne’s key sporting precincts.
JL Murphy Reserve
351 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, VIC
Teams:
Senior Women’s (multiple grades)
Primary training and match-day venue
Facilities include:
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Multiple ovals
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Pavilion and change rooms
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Medical and match-day support areas
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Spectator facilities
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Strong public transport and parking access