The Manly Warringah Wolves are a community football club based in Sydney, Australia. With both Men's and Women's teams, they compete in the AFL Sydney competition across various divisions. Founded in 1969 by Harry Marston, the Wolves have a rich history of over 50 years and are currently in a strong state. The Women's programme was launched in 2014 and achieved great success, winning the leading Division topship in 2020, just like their Men's team did in their first year in the top division.
The Wolves play their home matches at Weldon Oval in Curl Curl, which is known as one of the most picturesque Aussie Rules arenas in Australia, if not the world. They have seen recent success with multiple topship wins. In 2014, the Men's team had a dominant season, losing just one regular season game and winning the AFL Sydney premiership against Pennant Hills. In 2020, the Women's team capped off a dominant season by winning the top Division Grand Final against Wests at Kanebridge Oval.
The Men's Division 3 team also had a memorable season in 2022, defeating the previously undefeated Wollondilly twice in the finals and emerging as premiership winners.
The Wolves have a proud history of premiership wins, including 9 First Grade topships, 4 Reserve Grade leadingships, 4 Under 20s topships, 1 Women's premier Grade leadingship, and 1 Men's Division 3 topship. These victories highlight the club's success and commitment to excellence on the field.
The Manly Warringah Wolves Australian Football Club is a community-focused sporting club that welcomes players of all ages (18 and up), regardless of gender, to join them on the field. The club values unity, discipline, and team spirit. Their home ground at Weldon Oval provides a positive community environment and offers a tasty sausage sizzle for players and supporters to enjoy.
The Wolves have a clear purpose, motto, and mission that guides their actions and values. Their purpose is to unite and strengthen the Northern Beaches community through their love of AFL. The motto, “Stronger Together,” emphasises the importance of teamwork and the strength of the pack. The Wolves believe that the strength of the individual contributes to the strength of the team as a whole.
Their mission is to unite members, volunteers, families, fans, and the local community through shared values, loyalty, passion for AFL, and love for the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The club embraces all individuals as members of their Wolf pack and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining players of different abilities and aspirations, regardless of gender.
The Manly Warringah Wolves are a club with a rich history, a strong presence in the AFL Sydney competition, and a commitment to community values and inclusivity. Whether on or off the field, they strive to create a positive and supportive environment for all involved in the club.