Oakleigh Chargers | |
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Names | |
Full name | Oakleigh Chargers Football Club |
Nickname(s) | Chargers |
2023 season | |
After finals | 8th |
Home-and-away season | 11th |
Club details | |
Founded | 1995 |
Colours | Blue Red |
Competition | Talent League |
Premierships | Talent League (5) 2006, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2019 |
Ground(s) | Warrawee Park, Oakleigh |
Other information | |
Official website | OCFC |
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