Posted on Tuesday 12th December, 2023

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE STRENGTHENS TIES WITH PHYSIO PLUS FOOTSCRAY IN RENEWED PARTNERSHIP

The Western Region Football League (WRFL) is delighted to announce the renewal and deepening of its longstanding partnership with Physio Plus Footscray. Having been a dedicated partner for several years, Physio Plus Footscray is set to elevate its role for the next three seasons, becoming the official Trainer’s Partner and exclusive Physiotherapy partner of the WRFL.

David Jennings, CEO of the WRFL, expressed excitement about the extended partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to strengthen our bond with Physio Plus Footscray. This partnership is a natural fit, and we see it as a mutually beneficial relationship. Elevating their role to the official Trainer’s Partner signifies our commitment to providing our clubs with top-notch injury management resources.”

WRFL trainers will now have direct access to the highly professional team at Physio Plus Footscray for expert guidance on injury prevention and management. Jennings added, “Our trainers play a crucial role in the well-being of our players, and with Physio Plus Footscray on board, they will have invaluable support to ensure the health and fitness of our athletes.”

Michael Ranger, Director & Sports Physiotherapist, Physio Plus Footscray, shared his excitement about enhancing the partnership, stating, “Physio Plus Footscray is proud to continue and expand our support for the WRFL. We’re excited about the practical initiatives we’ll be implementing to benefit trainers, parents, and players alike. Our commitment to community sport aligns perfectly with the WRFL’s vision, and we look forward to making a positive impact in the years to come.”

Physio Plus Footscray has a longstanding tradition of supporting community sport, offering a range of services including sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, massage, and rehabilitation.

The three-year partnership will include practical initiatives aimed at supporting clubs, trainers, parents, and players. The WRFL and Physio Plus Footscray are committed to working collaboratively to meet the injury management needs of the community in Melbourne’s West.

For media inquiries, please contact:

David Jennings, CEO, Western Region Football League 9315 5400

Michael Ranger, Director & Sports Physiotherapist, Physio Plus Footscray, (03) 9689 0222

About the Western Region Football League (WRFL)

The Western Region Football League (WRFL) is a junior and senior community Australian Rules Football & Netball competition, consisting of 34 clubs spanning the western suburbs of Melbourne.

With a history spanning over 90 years, the WRFL is the single largest community sporting group in the western suburbs of Melbourne, and is home to a diverse and multicultural population.

Our community is bold, engaged, and fiercely loyal.

About Physio Plus Footscray

Physio Plus Footscray is locally owned and operated. They have a strong connection with the wider community and a long history of providing a first-class, comprehensive health services. Best management of injury rehabilitation and preventative care for sport and life in general are cornerstones of the Physio Plus ethos and will continue to be for decades to come.