Seymour Football Club

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Full nameSeymour Football Netball Club
Nickname(s)Lions
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Founded1880;144 years ago (1880)
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Competition Goulburn Valley Football League
Premierships7 (1976, 1981, 1982, 1991, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Ground(s)Kings Park
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The Seymour Football Netball Club, nicknamed the Lions, is an Australian rules football and netball club based in the historic railway township of Seymour, Victoria.

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Seymour first competed in the North East Football Association (NEFA) in 1891, then played in four consecutive grand finals, winning two in 1899 [1] and 1902, [2] then again in 1904, [3] 1910 [4] and 1912. [5]

In 1913 with only Avenel, Euroa and Seymour teams left in the NEFA, a meeting was held and the Waranga North East Football Association was formed on - Tuesday, 13 May 1913 from the following teams: Avenel, Euroa, Murchieson, Nagambie, Rushworth and Seymour. [6]

Seymour FC teams have competed in the Goulburn Valley League continuously since 1976. Seymour won the GVFL premiership three consecutive seasons from 2005 to 2007 and finished runners up in 2008.

Senior Football Premierships

Senior Football - Runners Up

Reserves Football - Premierships

Reserves Football - Runners Up

Thirds / Under 18's Football - Premierships

League Best and Fairest Winners

Seniors
Reserves
Thirds

League Goalkicking Awards

Seniors

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