Women’s footy history was made on 26 July when Warburton-Wesburn’s Scarlett Henderson slotted her 50th goal against Thornton Eildon, the first in the Outer East Football League to do so.
She sailed past the previous single-season record holder, Pakenham’s Aeisha Kolaritsch, earlier this month when she kicked her 44th against Seville in a crushing 131-0 win.
Henderson said it felt “pretty surreal” but ultimately was extremely proud of herself for accomplishing the impressive feat.
“I’m very happy with myself, very proud of myself for getting such a big achievement and I’m definitely looking forward to the years to come,” the Warburton-Wesbrun forward said.
Her tally sits at 52 goals in 13 games this season with one regular league round left before finals.
She managed a five goal haul against the fifth-placed Thornton side and kicked her 50th with quite a memorable goal.
When she marked the ball quite a ways out and on a slight angle to the goal, she said to herself, “Oh jesus, I’m not kicking this.”
Her teammates backed her though, and she sent the ball soaring through the big sticks.
Immediately, squeals of delight erupted from her teammates as they crowded around her and jumped in celebration.
“My whole team got around, did a bit of a celebration, everyone just ran out and it was really great.
“I even had the coach’s wife, Poe, she ran out onto the field as the water carrier, so that was probably one of my favorites.”
Since breaking the record, Henderson has seen support from all areas of her community, including her team, family, friends and even the Wandin CFA – but her parents take the status as top supporter.
“Probably my mum and my dad, they’re always there watching the games and supporting me.”
Warburton-Wesburn’s perfect 13-0 form this season put them as the premiership favourites with one regular league round left before finals.
Second-place for goals kicked this season is Warburton-Wesburn’s Madi Ward with 24 goals, proving the side has plenty of attacking power to push them through this season.
Henderson joined Warburton-Wesburn in 2025 after Monbulk couldn’t field a women’s team.
Emerald, Wandin, Olinda and other clubs approached the 18-year-old, but Henderson chose the Burras due to their attitude, quality of football and welcoming nature.
“Everybody there at the club and in the team has been so, so welcoming, so I think probably play there next year, hopefully,” she said.
Warburton-Wesburn host fourth-placed Yea in the final round of the season on Saturday.
