Monash Blues Football Club
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The Monash Blues Football Club is an Australian rules football club that represents Monash University in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA).[1]
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Full name | Monash Blues Football Club |
Former name(s) | Monash University Football Club (1961−1964) |
Nickname(s) | Blues, Ashes, Ashers |
Club details | |
Founded | 1961; 63 years ago (1961) |
Colours | Blue Gold |
Coach | VAFA: Dylan Cousins VAFAW: Shane Chapman |
Premierships | VAFA (5)
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Ground(s) | Frearson Oval |
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Official website | monashblues.com.au |
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The club was formed in 1961 as Monash University, changing its name to the Blues when the Monash Whites joined the VAFA in 1964. In 2001, the two teams merged, and the Whites now compete as the Blues' Club XVIII team.
As of 2024, the club's men's team competes in the Premier C division of the VAFA, while the women's team is in the Premier Division of the VAFA Women's (VAFAW).