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The Warrnambool Football Netball Club, nicknamed the Blues, is an Australian rules football and netball club based in the city of the same name. Warrnambool teams compete in the Hampden Football Netball League,[1] where the football squad has played since 1933.[2]
Warrnambool | ||
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Full name | Warrnambool Football Netball Club Inc | |
Nickname(s) | Blues | |
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Founded | 1861 | |
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Competition | Hampden FNL | |
Premierships | (23): 1935, 1937, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 2001, 2002, 2010 | |
Ground(s) | Reid Oval | |
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Official website | warrnamboolfc.com.au |
The origins of the clubs can be traced back to 1861, when a "football" [note 1] match was played in Warrnambool. The club was formed shortly after, being one of the oldest football clubs in Australia.
In 1913 the club won its first premiership, playing in the Western District Football Association. Warrnambool entered into recess in 1915 due to World War I, returning to action in 1920 under the named "Warrnambool City". In 1924, the club merged with South Warrnambool to form "Warrnambool FC", winning flags in 1924 and 1927. Nevertheless, the club divided again in 1928, with Warrnambool City reverting to its original name.
The Blues switched to the Hampden Football League, where the club achieved a large success, winning no less than one premiership per decade. Warrnambool also claimed a hat trick of flags, accomplishing that honor twice.[3]
Hampden Football League - Maskell Medallists
The following footballers played with Warrnambool FC prior to their senior VFL / AFL football debut.
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