The Kingdom Kangaroos is an Australian rules football club in Fife, [1] Scotland. The name derives from the relationship with North Melbourne Football Club.
Kingdom Kangaroos | |
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Names | |
Full name | Kingdom Kangaroos Australian Rules Football Club |
Motto | "Fife's only Aussie Rules Football Team" |
Club details | |
Founded | 2013 [2] |
Colours | Navy Blue White Red |
Competition | Scottish Australian Rules Football League |
President | Mark Flanagan |
Coach | Cambell |
Captain(s) | Colin Lundie |
Ground(s) | Beveridge Park |
Other information | |
Official website | Official Website |
The first main club sponsor for the Roos was Kingdom FM.
Years | Seasons | Sponsor |
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2013–2014 | 1 | Kingdom FM |
2013-2014 | 1 | Indentiprint |
2013–2014 | 1 | Bead Workshop Ltd |
2013-2014 | 1 | Kilted Kangaroo |
2015-2016 | 2 | Brodie's |
2017-2018 | 2 | Scotia Gas Network |
Only players who played in major competitions are included.
Only players who played in the first SARFL competition game against Edinburgh Bloods.
Kingdom Kangaroos
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