Committee
The Caulfield Grammarians Football Club is administered and directed by a volunteer based committee led by President Richard Harris. The committee are united and committed to on field success whilst achieving two other primary goals:
1. Bring the fun back into the football
2. Create broader engagement within and across the extended Caulfield Grammarians Football Club community
Richard Harris - President
Richard started playing at CGFC in 1981 after finishing school at CGS, he was lucky enough to play over 200 games mostly in A and B grade.
He has been involved over the years as a Committee Member of the CGFC and was President in 1995 and 1996 seeing the move from Albert park to the Club’s current location. He was also the founder of the CGFC Grand Final Eve Lunch back in 2003.
He is married with three children all of whom attended CGS, he works professionally as a Barrister.
Kate Wicks - Secretary
Kate is a very proud current CGFCW player, having joined the club in January 2020 after relocating from QLD – timing is not her strong point!
“CGFC and specifically the woman’s team provided an amazing support to me in the early days of my move to Melbourne. From the minute I turned up to my first training session and meet Neil Slonim and Alf Kingwill and the girl, I was made to feel welcome and now “Pressure Park” feels like my second home! I’m very grateful for the opportunity to give back to the club both on and off the field for this very special gift”
Keegan Stewart – Treasurer
Keegan has been involved with CGFC since 2011, first as a player and then transitioning into the role Treasurer in 2018. He played 117 games for the Fields including the B Grade Premiership in 2019. As treasurer, Keegan provides financial oversight, strategic forecasting and cash flow management for all operations of the club. His key responsibilities include the undertaking of ongoing financial planning and budgeting, as well as the preparation and lodgement of financial reports on an annual basis.
Aiden Clarke – GM of Football
Aiden was appointed General Manager of Football at the start of the 2023 season. This role oversees the development of all our football programs and is an exciting commitment by the club to continue to look to improve our football department.
Aiden first joined CGFC in 2005 playing over 170 games and captained 2 premiership sides, before also taking on some coaching responsibilities in recent seasons. He was the driving force behind the initiation of our Welfare Program and in his professional life he is the GM of ‘We are Posi’.
Glen Harrison - Men's Vice President
Having attended CGS, Glen Harrison was first introduced to the Caulfield Grammarians Football Club in 1990. Glen enjoyed success as part of that season’s Under 19 premiership team. Glen played senior football for the following three years before heading overseas.
Glen returned to the club in 1999 as coach of the under 19s, before recommencing senior football the next year, including the 2000 triumph. Glen would remain playing for the following three seasons.
A former Caulfield Grammarian Cricket Club President and with his own children now involved in the club, Glen is delighted to resume his association with “The Fields” in an official capacity and looks forward to contributing and sharing in the club’s on field and off field successes.
Rachel Stevens - Women's Vice President
Rachel joined Caulfield Grammarians in 2022 as a Reserves player. Being new to footy, Rachel was welcomed by the club and players, and found her home at Caulfield. Rachel played for 2 seasons and was awarded ‘CGFCW Best Club Person’ in 2023. Although not playing anymore, Rachel’s passion for the club remains through her involvement off the field. Rachel has taken up the role as Womens Vice President this year in 2024 and is eager to advocate for the women and work with the club to continue the positive growth of the Women’s program.
Rachel is also responsible for club communications, managing the social media and supporting website updates.
Luke Matias – Partnerships
Luke has been involved with CGFC since arriving in Australia in 2005, 13 years playing and 3 years as a Corporate Sponsor through Matias Group. Luke is very open and vocal about the support and mentorship that he has received through CGFC, and has an absolute passion around making sure the same opportunities can be realised, by more Fieldsmen and women every year.
“I owe a lot in my life to CGFC, and I think this can sometimes be taken for granted. We all know what a great community CGFC is, but we haven’t scratched the surface in just how valuable this network could be for all involved. Both the opportunity for corporate sponsors, and the opportunity for the young men and women moving through education, into sport and onwards”
Scott Williams – Football Operations
After first joining Caulfield Grammarians in 1988, Scott Williams has been there every season for the past 33 years.
He played 182 games for the Fields, captaining the Reserves, winning a Best & Fairest & forming part of the 2000 premiership team.
Off Field, Scott has served on the club committee as Honorary Secretary for 6 seasons and has spent 20 years as Football Operations Manager and Club Umpire!
Scott is a life member of the Football Club and an Honorary Life Member of the Caulfield Grammarians Association and in 2021 recieved the VAFA Certificate of Merit in recognition of the incredible contribution he has made to the club and community.
Ben Gross - Strategy & Facilities
Ben has been involved with CGFC since finishing school in 1999. After playing Under 19’s, then senior and reserve football, Ben coached the Under 19’s for 3 years from 2009-2011.
Following some time as a spectator whilst starting a family, Ben has joined the committee to assist with long term strategy and facility development, with a particular focus on progressing the Club’s relationship with Council, State Government and other external funding partners.
Will Bowes - Match Day Functions
Will has been involved in the club since 1995 firstly playing 230 games for his beloved Fields and then onto being a coach and committee member (including 3 years as President). Will has been involved in many successes being a 3 time premiership player and 3 time premiership coach.
He is maintaining his involvement by ensuring our game day events are the best in the VAFA and our members and guests have enjoyable match day experiences.
Claire Shinkfield – Social and Inclusion
Claire joined Caulfield Grammarians as a Reserves player in 2022, and was voted into the leadership team and appointed to the Women's sub-committee in 2023.
Eager to build on the strong club culture and contribute to the continued growth of the Women's program, Claire joined the Committee as a general member in 2024. Bringing her skills and knowledge from her professional role as Strategy Lead at AFL, Claire will be a key link between the players and the Committee, and lead the organisation of club events.
Bill Casey - General Committee Member
This marks Bill’s inaugural year on the Grammarians Committee, having embarked on this journey in 2022, initially as a goal umpire and later as the Team Manager for the women’s teams, a role made even more special with his daughter Georgia being among the players. Bill’s support for the women’s program within our Club is strong, and it’s heartening to witness the Club’s robust commitment to the development, recognition, and contribution of our women players.
Bill’s connection to football is deeply rooted, having played senior football for Mirboo North in the Mid Gippsland league during the ‘80s, and serving as the club secretary. Bill is also a long time member of the Richmond FC.
Joe McClelland - General Committee Member
Joe has been involved with CGFC since 2016 when he first joined and played as part of the Under 19's program. His highlights at the club include winning the 2019 Premiership, playing with mates and the great honour of being our current Senior Men's Captain!
Joe absolutely love the enjoyment he get from playing for the Fields and the broader enjoyment from being actively involved in the Fields community! Joe looks forward to being a voice for the playing group as part of the committee in 2024.