Kilsyth Cougars Senior Men’s Football Club plays in the Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL), fielding Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s sides from our home ground at Pinks Reserve, Kilsyth. If you’re looking for a welcoming, ambitious club to play senior football in Melbourne’s outer east, we’d love to hear from you.

Meet Our Senior Men’s Coach: Darren “Jacko” Jackson

Club legend Darren “Jacko” Jackson is our Senior Men’s Head Coach for the 2027 EFNL season. A true Cougar, Jacko brings an impressive record as both a player and a leader:

• Club Life Member and former captain: 258 senior games and a premiership player.
• Coaching pedigree: 8 seasons coaching at development level, with 8 finals series, 5 grand finals and 4 premierships.
• Recent success: Under 17s flag in 2023, back-to-back Under 19s premierships in 2024 and 2025, and Senior Assistant Coach in 2024 and 2025.
• Level 2 coaching accreditation

“I believe we’re on the verge of a successful era — outstanding facilities, a strong financial position, Auskick and juniors flying, and a squad that is stable, young and talented.” — Darren Jackson

Our Senior Men’s Program at a Glance

• Competition: EFNL – Division 4
• Grades: Seniors, Reserves and Under 19s
• Home ground: Pinks Reserve, Kilsyth VIC
• Training: Pre-season: 6 – 7.45pm, starting 23 November at Pinks Reserve (back oval), then every Monday until Christmas. SMS Darren on 0425 780 570 for post-Christmas training times.
• Match days: Development: midday start. Seniors: 2pm start.

Our Focus for 2027

We’ve added some quality recruits and are keen to sign a few more talented local players over the pre-season. The majority of our young list has signed on for 2027, and a focus will be to continue to develop these young stars.

Join the Cougars in 2027

If you’re an ambitious player wanting to join an emerging squad, we’re NOW RECRUITING. Contact Darren on the number below. Senior match payments range from $150 – $600 per match.

• Senior Coach: Darren “Jacko” Jackson
• Phone: 0425 780 570
• Location: Pinks Reserve, Kilsyth VIC
• Register: Here

Fixtures, Results and Ladder

Coming Soon

From Auskick to Seniors

Kilsyth offers a full pathway: start with Auskick, progress through our junior teams and on to senior football. Looking for more? See the Senior Committee or contact us.