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Tony Ielasi

2026-08-18T16:19:04+10:00

Received life membership in 2026.

Tony Ielasi is a highly respected member of the Ainslie Football Club whose outstanding playing career and unwavering commitment have earned him Life Membership. A dependable back pocket specialist, Tony played 169 senior games across […]

Tony Ielasi2026-08-18T16:19:04+10:00

Vale – John ‘Porky’ Lalor

2026-08-03T10:58:25+10:00
John played with Ainslie as a Junior from Age 5 to 16 (1954 to 1965).
He then joined the Senior ranks playing mainly Monaro and and Reserve Grade until 1969. He featured in the Reserve Grade 1969 Premiership […]
Vale – John ‘Porky’ Lalor2026-08-03T10:58:25+10:00

Vale – Peter Searle

2026-08-03T10:52:12+10:00
Peter joined Ainslie from the Bendigo League in 1962.
He was a highly skilled utility player who played from 1962 to 1974.
Peter played 107 First Grade games and 46 Reserve Grade games.  He played in 3 First Grade Grand Finals […]
Vale – Peter Searle2026-08-03T10:52:12+10:00

Vale – Hans Heysraten

2026-07-23T11:34:11+10:00

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Hans Heystraten, aged 72, following a very short battle with cancer.

Born in Indonesia, Hans moved to Bairnsdale, Victoria, as a young boy. Throughout his football journey, […]

Vale – Hans Heysraten2026-07-23T11:34:11+10:00

Inaugural Flakelar-Skyrianos Medal

2026-07-02T21:08:09+10:00

A historic weekend ahead, inaugurating the Flakelar-Skyrianos Medal in the Women’s First Grade fixture between Ainslie and Queanbeyan at Patches Asphalt Park. 

This upcoming weekend of Premier Football promises to be action-packed, with two of Canberra’s heavyweight clubs going head-to-head. In edition to the staple Muir Medal, which has awarded the First Grade Men’s Best on Ground since 2006, this Saturday the Club’s will introduce an accompanying […]

Inaugural Flakelar-Skyrianos Medal2026-07-02T21:08:09+10:00

Honouring the Past, Building the Future

2026-06-16T15:48:53+10:00

The Friends of Ainslie initiative is a significant step the Ainslie Football Club is putting in place to ensure that the club’s legacy is not only preserved but actively carried forwards for generations to come.  Friends of Ainslie […]

Honouring the Past, Building the Future2026-06-16T15:48:53+10:00

Vale – Tim Mckay

2026-05-12T16:03:49+10:00

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Tim McKay.

Tim passed away on 8th of March 2026 from a heart attack on his ride back to Canberra from Collector. Tim was a key member of the Ainslie […]

Vale – Tim Mckay2026-05-12T16:03:49+10:00

Vale – Michael Thorneycroft

2026-05-05T15:09:22+10:00

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Michael Thorneycroft.

“Thorney,” as he was affectionately known, endured a short but intense battle with a rapidly onset form of dementia.

Mick was a valued member of our inaugural Ainslie Football […]

Vale – Michael Thorneycroft2026-05-05T15:09:22+10:00

Kinderkick Launches at Ainslie

2026-05-01T10:38:56+10:00

Ainslie leads the way in launching a specialised AFL program, Kinderkick, for children aged three to four years – giving our youngest players a head start in their football journey. 

The first of a kind program in Canberra has already exceeded forecasted participation numbers, highlighting the severe gap in the market for early motor skill development for kids that love their footy. 

Kinderkick lessons are […]

Kinderkick Launches at Ainslie2026-05-01T10:38:56+10:00
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