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VALE GODFREY STEVENS
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Godfrey “Goff” Stevens on 18 December 2024.
Known as the “Godfather” of the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club, Goff was a towering figure in the Club’s history and a beloved member of the VAFA community. His contributions, both on and off the field, have left an indelible mark that will be remembered for generations.
Goff played an incredible 236 games for the Club between 1967 and 1980 and was celebrated for his rucking prowess, earning him a place in the Old Ivanhoe Teams of the Decade for both the 1960s and 1970s. Beyond his playing career, Goff served as Club President from 1994 to 2000, leading with passion, dedication, and vision.
A Life Member and Legend of the Club, Goff’s influence extended far beyond football. Together with his family, he was a cornerstone of the Club’s growth, contributing as a major sponsor from its formative years, often behind the scenes without seeking recognition. His generosity was pivotal in the development of key facilities, including the initial Chelsworth Club, the Harris Stevens social rooms, the electronic scoreboard,ground lighting and many other enhancements that have shaped the Club’s infrastructure.
Off the field, Goff’s passions included breeding pigeons, a pastime that reflected his unique and dedicated spirit.
Goff’s legacy will endure in the hearts of his numerous friends, family, and everyone at the Club. He will be profoundly missed, but his contributions will forever remain a source of inspiration and pride for all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Rest in peace, Goff.
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Thank you to all who attended our Christmas party last night to enjoy some end of year food + drinks, laughs and impressive footy training 🤎🤍
There were plenty of legends in attendance!
A special thank you to brentameats for supplying the fantastic meat for the barbecue, we are forever grateful for your contributions!
And thank you to Ken Whiteman for doing the barbecuing. A big thank you to Denise Bradley and the committee for ensuring the night ran well with the raffle and dinner service in particular! Congratulations to David Veal for winning the helicopter ride prize!! 🎁
Well done to the training boys for putting on a competitive and entertaining AFLX-style exhibition game as our last one of the year.
Merry Christmas to everyone 🤎🤍
Get your raffle tickets for the HELICOPTER RIDE AROUND MELBOURNE - Christmas Raffle 2024
One of our biggest raffle prizes ever:
- 1 hour helicopter ride around melbourne for 4 people
- (valued at over $1500)
An amazing Christmas present for you and 3 friends/ family members 🎁
Tickets are available to be purchased on the OIGFC shop (on our newly updated website!) Link in bio and story.
Our end of year Christmas Drinks party will be on Thursday the 19th of December at the Chelsworth Park Clubrooms, all players, supporters and family are welcome. Raffle tickets can also be purchased on the night of the xmas party 🎄
Good luck to everyone entering the raffle!
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Get down to the Chelsworth Park clubrooms for our Christmas drinks party next Thursday the 19th of December from 6:30pm 🎄🥂
We have a special exhibition AFLX match of the 2005 vs 2013 boys commencing at 6:30pm, followed by a match between the best of the seniors!
we highly encourage everyone to come and watch these exciting and fast paced matches whilst catching up for our last event of 2024 🤎🤍
There is also a last chance to buy raffle tickets for our GRAND prize of a private 1 hour helicopter ride around Melbourne for 4 lucky passengers, and the winner will be drawn during the christmas party! Good luck to everyone
We look forward to seeing many players, supporters and family and friends of the club for our final gathering of the year, whilst enjoying some great footy and drinks & nibbles 🤩
Thursday the 19th, 6:30pm. Be there! 🎅🏼 Go Ho- Ho- Hoes 🤎🤍
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