VWFL Premiers
The season of 1996 is one Darebin will never forget. The recruitment of experienced players and the commitment of the team resulted in the Falcons winning important games throughout the season, which consolidated their position on the VWFL ladder.
The Falcons won every game in the second half of the season and secured first position on the ladder. The team convincingly won the semi final against the St Kilda Sharks and in the following week the Falcons appeared in their first grand final.
The Sunshine Spurs took early control of the game and even though Fairfield were six goals behind at half time, the Falcon's loyal supporters inspired a determination in the team that had never before been witnessed at the club. The Falcons won the grand final by 13 points.
2002 saw the club again expand with the inclusion of a second Australian football team, now providing opportunity for more women to participate.
2005 saw the Falcons make the Grandfinal for the Premier Division, eventually going down to Melbourne University. However, this game set them up for the grandfinal in 2006, where the Falcons again played Melbourne University. This time the Falcons would come out winners, with the Premier Reserves team going down to St Kilda in their final.
2007 was the most successful season for the club, with both the Premier Division and Premier Reserves both going through the season undefeated. Both teams capped off great seasons with convincing wins in their respective grand finals.
2008 was another successful year with both the Premier Division and Premier Reserve teams making the grand final. The Reserves were runners up, while the Premier Division team won their 3rd flag in succession.
2009 once again another successful year with both the Premier Division and Premier Reserve teams winning the flag.
2010 - This was the most successful year the Falcons have ever had. With the Premier, Premier Reserves, and Youth Girls teams winning the flag. All three sides went through the season undefeated to take out the grand final. The Premier Division made VWFL history with their fifth Grand Final flag in succession, and the Premier Reserves going back to back.
2011 - Another successful year with both the Premier and Premier Reserves teams making the Grand Final. The Premier Division were runners up and the Premiers Reserves Division team won their 3rd consecutive flag.
The success of the Darebin Women's Sports Club has been possible because of a strong commitment from players, club members and supporters - all of whom have a passion for women's sport. Another factor that has enabled the growth and success of the club, is the continued assistance extended from the City of Darebin and club sponsors. This commitment and the support for women's sport is unique and will enable the Darebin Falcons to continue to grow as a women's sporting club.
Darebin Women's Sports Club has over 130 registered playing members and another 30 registered as volunteers and social members of the club.
The Darebin Falcons have two Soccer teams competing in the Football Federation Victoria Women's State League Div 2 North West and Metro Division.
The Darebin Falcons have one Cricket team competing in the Cricket Victoria women's league.
The Darebin Falcons have one Eightball team (the Darebin Devils) who competed successfully again in 2008.
More recently the Falcons featured on the AFL documentary "The Essence of the game." This documentary showed the inner workings of the club and coach, Peta Searle addressing the 2008 AFL national draftees.
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