Club 44

Congratulations to Robbie Clements the 2009 Club 44 Player Of the Year

In Memory of Justin Groves – Jumper 44 will be worn by Steven Charalambous in Season 2009

Club 44 is up and going and without doubt the BEST Coterie on the Peninsula, created in 2000 it has now become an icon of the Karingal Football Club. Members pay a $250 fee and receive Club
Merchandise (1st year get the Jacket), Club membership, ½ time drinks and nibbles… a fantastic investment.
Should you be interested or need any further information please contact Treasurer Jeff Walton on 0402 081 133

Club 44 was struck in honour of the memory of Justin Groves, a player who tragically passed away in his twenties.

Year Winner

2004 Ben Gothard

2005 David Measham

2006 Matt Jakobi

2007 Justin Peckett

2008 Steve Charalambous

Justin was a passionate Karingal person who wore his heart on his sleeve and it is hoped that members of Club 44 share the passion and desire for success that Justin possessed not only for Karingal but in life. The Groves family has had an association with Karingal for over 30 years and those who have witnessed Justin's father and brother David and Paul supporting the club will understand how much victory would have meant to Justin. The number 44 is symbolic because this is the number Justin wore in all of his games for Karingal.

Above: Justin in action / Paul Groves (Justins Brother), David Measham (2005 winner) Daivd Groves (Justins Dad)

Club 44 retains an element of exclusivity because of its limited membership and provides Karingal with one of its largest source of sponsorship. Club 44 members are noticeable each season because of their exclusive apparel with the Club 44 insignia printed on them.

In 2004 the Groves family struck an annual award to be given at each Presentation Night. The Club 44 award is given to the player exhibiting the qualities that Justin displayed throughout his career.

Courage to perform under adversity, Determination to succeed against stronger opposition and Tenacity to persist until the result is achieved. In addition to a trophy the winner can elect to wear jumper number 44 in the following season, his family feels truly touched by the warmth with which this club has been accepted.

Even with Justins passing he continues to have an emotional and tangible influence on the success of the Karingal Football Club.