Laverton has added some experience as it gets its women’s side back up and running for the Western Football League season.
After not having a side in 2025, the Magpies have put in a lot of hard work behind the scenes to get the side back together.
President Tony Jofre, who has been one of the driving forces behind getting the side going again, said it was really exciting to see where things were at.
He said they had enough numbers to ensure they had a side.
“It has definitely up lifting for the women and the squad that we are trying to build,” he said of securing some experienced players.
“It’s an exciting time and it’s good that we will have a women’s side. We don’t know how competitive we will be yet, but getting a side back in the women’s side was the main thing for us.
“We’re really excited to have a side back.”
The Magpies announced four women’s signings over the Christmas and New Year period headlined by a former Victorian Football League women’s player.
Shae Murphy joins the Magpies having played in the VFLW with both Williamstown and Geelong.
The Magpies said on their social media that she has one of the most decorated resumes in women’s football to come out of Altona.
“A proven leader, captain, finals performer and B&F contender — Shae brings elite standards, toughness and professionalism to the Magpies,” the club said.
Jofre said they were excited to get her on board.
“She has a big footy resume,” he said. “Shae has played the game since she was a kid and started at Altona.
“It’s great to have her back in the Western Football Netball League.In her personal post, she put that she wanted to come back to where her football started [the western suburbs].
“It’s good promotion for our league, not just our club.”
Quetta Holloway-Jinks has also joined the Magpies.
She comes from North Bendigo where she won her club best and fairest.
The Magpies said she’s hard at the contest and a true ball magnet.
“I haven’t seen her play, but her resume speaks for itself,” Jofre said.
Caitlyn Mitchell, who has played at Manor Lakes and Darsha Miloradovic are the other signings announced.
Jofre said they were making a real focus of having everyone involved at the club and everyone equal.
The club is also set to have an under-14 girls side to start putting a pathway in place.
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