Maribyrnong Park | |
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Names | |
Full name | Maribyrnong Park Football Club |
Nickname(s) | Lions |
Club details | |
Founded | 1980 |
Colours | Red, blue and yellow |
Competition | Essendon District Football League |
Coach | 2021 Brad Swain |
Captain(s) | 2021 TBC |
Premierships | 4 (1981, 2007, 2009, 2010) |
Ground(s) | Maribyrnong Park, Moonee Ponds |
Other information | |
Official website | https:www.marby-lions.com/home.htm |
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In 2008, Maribyrnong Park made their much anticipated return to A Grade. In only their second season, the Lions defeated Greenvale to break a 26-year drought.
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