Ocean Grove Cobras and Ocean Grove Grubbers (OGFNC) have announced changes to their junior footy programs.
Beginning from the 2024 season, all Cobras teams competing in competitive graded competitions will be managed by OGFNC while noncompetitive age groups will be managed by the Cobras.
Formerly known as the Collendina Cobras, the club aligned with OGFNC in 2018 and changed its name to Ocean Grove Cobras with a 90 percent yes vote at an extraordinary general meeting.
The new jumper added the red and white of the Grubbers while retaining the blue cobra of Collendina.
The club currently operates boys and girls footy teams ranging from Under 9s to Under 14s while OGFNC manages teams from Under 16s to Under 18s.
That will change from next year with the major shift being the Under 14s boys to be managed by OGFNC.
The respective committees have been moving towards this transition for some years with the Under 14 girls already managed by the senior club (OGFNC),” the clubs said in a statement.
“We are confident this will strengthen both clubs and afford focused energy to support participants in noncompetitive and competitive competitions.
“The Grubbers have extensive experience with graded football and existing talent and skill development programs, which will aid players as they move into competitive competitions.”
Both clubs said they would continue to drive and support programs and initiatives to strengthen the links between noncompetitive and competitive competitions.
“This supports a one-club mentality and allows the respective clubs to support one another on and off the field,” the statement said.
