Flagstaff Hill Football Club
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| Full name | Flagstaff Hill Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Falcons (1994-), Bushpigs (1985-93), Tigers (1963-84) |
| Sport | Australian Rules Football |
| Founded | 1963 |
| League | Southern Football League |
| Home ground | Flagstaff Hill Recreation Ground |
| Colours | Navy Blue, Red |
| Anthem | "It's a Grand Old Flag (We’re a strong, fast team)" |
| President | Brett Charlesworth |
| Head coach | Rod Mitchell[1] |
The Flagstaff Hill Football Club is an Australian rules football club originally formed as Brighton Methodist Football Club based at Mitchell Park in 1963 in the former United Churches Football League. In 1975, Brighton Methodist FC shifted to Mawson High School Oval and in 1977 was renamed the Brighton Tigers Football Club. In 1978 Brighton Tigers FC joined the Glenelg South Football Association and the following year was renamed to Flagstaff Hill Football Club.[2]
Flagstaff Hill joined the Southern Football League Division 2 competition in 1985 having immediate success with an undefeated premiership and being promoted to Division 1. Flagstaff Hill remained in Division 1 before getting relegated to Division 2 at the end of 1999. They returned to the combined Division 1 in 2002.
The Flagstaff Hill Football Club continues to field teams in both Senior and Junior grades in the Southern Football League.
Flagstaff Hill FC has produced a number of Australian Football League (AFL) players including Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney (Western Bulldogs, Essendon), Danny Meyer (Richmond, Port Adelaide), Ben Marsh (Richmond, Adelaide) and Josh Bruce (Greater Western Sydney, St Kilda).[3]
A-Grade Premierships
1974 United Churches Football League Division 2
1985 SFL Division 2 Undefeated
2016 SFL A-Grade
References
- ↑ "Flagstaff Hill Football Club Club Committee & Contacts". Flagstaff Hill Football Club. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ↑ "Flagstaff Hill Football Club History". Flagstaff Hill Football Club. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ↑ "SFL to AFL". Southern Football League. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
External links
| Preceded by Reynella |
SFL Division 1 Premiers 2016 |
Succeeded by current |
| Preceded by Meadows |
SFL Division 2 Premiers 1985 |
Succeeded by O'Sullivan Beach |