The Western Jets is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Victorian premier U19 competition, the Talent League, since its inception in 1992.[1] The club have developmental squads in the U16, however much of the attention is towards its U18 team.
Western Jets | |
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Names | |
Full name | Western Jets Football Club |
Nickname(s) | Jets |
2023 season | |
After finals | 12th |
Home-and-away season | 12th |
Club details | |
Founded | 1992 |
Colours | Blue Yellow |
Competition | Talent League |
Premierships | Talent League (0) |
Ground(s) | Burbank Oval, Williamstown |
Other information | |
Official website | WJFC |
The club is geographically set in Melbourne's West as part of a decision by AFL Victoria (formerly Football Victoria) to have clubs in all regions of the state.
The club trains in Melbourne's inner west at Crofts Reserve in Altona North and plays NAB League matches at Burbank Oval in Williamstown. Their current coach is Robbie Chancellor, who replaced Ryan O’Keefe at the end of the 2020 season.[2]
The club is sponsored by TAC, Victoria University, Australia, Meat2U, Werribee Mazda, Master Dry Cleaners, Divella, Burbank Homes and KFC.
Games Record Holder: Michael Turner (50 games)
Goals Record Holder: Stephen Neilsen (59 goals)
TAC CUP Coach Award Winners: Paul Carson (2000), Bradley Miller (2001)
Season | Premiers | GF Score | Runner-up | Best-on-ground |
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1992 | Geelong Falcons | 18.16 (124) - 12.10 (82) | Western Jets | Daniel Fletcher |
1993 | Northern Knights | 32.10 (202) - 18.11 (119) | Western Jets | Shannon Gibson |