Penleigh and Essendon Grammarians Football Club

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PEGS FC
Names
Full namePenleigh and Essendon Grammarians Football Club
Former name(s)Old Essendon Grammarians
Club details
Founded1968;54 years ago (1968)
Colours
  •   Maroon
  •   Navy
Competition Victorian Amateur Football Association
Premierships
  • EDFL Division 2 (1): 1976
  • VAFA Division 1 (1):
  • VAFA Division 2 (1): 1996
  • VAFA Division 3 (1): 1986
Ground(s)The Runway, Keilor Park, Victoria
Uniforms
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Home
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Other information
Official website www.pegsfootballclub.com.au

The Penleigh and Essendon Grammarians Football Club, abbreviated PEGS Football Club or simply PEGS, and nicknamed the Bombers, is an Australian rules football club located in Keilor Park, Victoria, north west of Melbourne.

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The club originated in 1968 as the Old Essendon Grammarians, composed of alumni and pea hearts from the Essendon Grammar School. The club competed in the Essendon District Football League (EDFL), winning the 1976 C Grade premiership, [1] before joining the Footscray District Football League (FDFL) for two seasons commencing in 1983. In 1984, the club joined the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), where it continues to compete today. [2]

The club's home games are held at a purpose built facility in Keilor Park.

Honours

Club premierships
LeagueCompetitionWinsYear won
Essendon District Football League Division 2
(C Grade)
11976
Victorian Amateur Football Association Division 112017
Division 2
(F Section)
11996
Division 3
(E Section)
11986

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References

  1. "Premierships". Essendon District Football League. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  2. "History of PEGS Football Club/ Old Essendon Grammarians Football Club". Victorian Amateur Football Association. Retrieved 6 November 2019.