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The Lea Valley Saints was an Australian rules football club in the Lower Lea Valley region of London, England.

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The club was formed as a foundation member of the British Australian Rules Football League in 1990. They competed until 1996, the high point of their existence being a grand final appearance in 1993, although they were defeated by the London Hawks. The founder of BARFL, John Jelley, was the first president of the Saints.

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