Traralgon Football Club

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Traralgon Football Club
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Names
Full nameTraralgon Football Netball Club
Nickname(s)Maroons
Club details
Founded1883;142 years ago (1883)
Colours  Maroon   White
Competition Gippsland League
Premierships
List
  • 1900 GLVFL (17): 1960, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000
    WGLFL (1): 2005
    GFL (2): 2011, 2015
Ground(s)Traralgon Reserve
Uniforms
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Kit shorts.svg
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Official website tfnc.com.au

The Traralgon Football Netball Club, nicknamed the Maroons, is an Australian rules football and netball club based in the regional Victorian city of Traralgon.

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Traralgon was formed in 1883 and has competed in the Gippsland League almost continuously since 1954. [1] The club was briefly a member of the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1996 and 1997, but withdrew after winning only four games in its two seasons. [2]

Club history

The first published football match was a game in Traralgon against Warragul in 1883, resulting in a win to Traralgon. [3]

Mr. H West won the club's Best All-Round player in 1884 with 12 votes. [4]

In 1885, Traralgon hosted Essendon Football Club in a game, but were soundly beaten. [5]

Traralgon once again hosted Essendon in 1886, but this time Traralgon (8.12 - 60) defeated Essendon (3.5 - 23). [6]

In 1890, Traralgon FC's home ground was the Recreation Reserve. [7]

After being in recess in 1894, the "new"club was formed in May, 1895, with the club adopting the colours of red and white. [8]

The Traralgon FC and the Rovers FC merged in 1907 to form the Traralgon United FC and played in the West Gippsland Football Association. [9]

In 1911, the club's color's were red and black. [10]

The Traralgon Junior FC was formed in 1918 to provide a form of recreation for the youth of the town. [11] The club colours for 1919 "would be the same as last year, viz, a maroon guernsey, white shorts and maroon socks". [12]

Traralgon also played in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1996 to 1997.

Football Competitions Timeline

Senior Football Premierships

League Best & Fairest Winners

Senior Football

VFL / AFL Players

The following footballers played with Traralgon FC prior to making their senior VFL / AFL debut.

The following footballers came to Traralgon FC after playing senior VFL / AFL football, with the year indicating their first season with Traralgon FC.

VFL Seasons

1996

Traralgon's first season in the VFL was unsuccessful. They finished in last place on the VFL ladder, having won only once for the season - defeating North Ballarat in round 4. [43]

1997

Traralgon fared slightly better in their second season in the league, winning three matches for the year, and drawing once. Traralgon's win over Coburg in round 5 was their only victory away from their home ground during their short stint in the VFL. [44]

VFA Honourboard
YearLadder positionCoachCaptainBest & Fairest
199611th Geoff Cunningham Greg MorleyCraig Jennings
199710th Geoff Hocking Greg MorleyGreg Doyle

References

  1. ↑ "Our History". Traralgon Football Netball Club. Archived from the original on 30 April 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  2. ↑ McNicol, Adam (8 August 2004). "The Price Of Dreams?". countryflags.com.au. The Age. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  3. ↑ "1883 - Football in Traralgon". Trove Newspapers. Gippsland Times (Vic). 23 July 1883. p. 3. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "1884 - Traralgon FC Dinner". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record & Morwell, Mirboo,Toongabbie, Heyfield,Tyers and Callignee Advertiser (Traralgon, Vic). 19 September 1884. p. 3. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "1885 - Football: Traralgon v Essendon". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record and Morwell, Mirboo,Toongabbie, Heyfield,Tyers and Callignee Advertiser (Traralgon, Vic). 29 May 1885. p. 3. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "1886 - Traralgon v Essendon". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 25 May 1886. p. 2. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "1890 - TRARALGON SHIRE COUNCIL MEETING". Trove Newspapers. The Gippsland Farmers' Journal and Traralgon, Heyfield and Rosedale News (Vic). 2 May 1890. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "1895 - Traralgon FC - Meeting". Trove Newspapers. The Gippsland Farmers' Journal (Traralgon, Vic). 17 May 1895. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "1907 - Traralgon FC: Annual Meeting". Traralgon Record. 16 April 1907. p. 2. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  10. ↑ "1911 - Traralgon & District FA Meeting". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record (Traralgon, Vic). 9 June 1911. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  11. ↑ "1918 -". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 3 May 1918. p. 2. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  12. ↑ "1919 - Traralgon FC - AGM". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record (Traralgon, Vic). 8 April 1919. p. 4. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  13. ↑ "1890 - Football: Kennedy Cup Draw". Trove Newspapers. Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic). 30 May 1890. p. 3. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  14. ↑ "1891 - Robinson's Challenge Cup Draw". Trove Newspapers. Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic). 3 July 1891. p. 3. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  15. ↑ "1891 - Robinson's Challenge Cup". Trove Newspapers. Great Southern Advocate (Korumburra, Vic). 29 May 1891. p. 3. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  16. ↑ "1892 - Traralgon Football Club". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record (Traralgon, Vic). 5 April 1892. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  17. ↑ "1894 - THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY". Trove Newspapers. The Gippsland Farmers' Journal (Traralgon, Vic). 17 April 1894. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  18. ↑ "1895 - Morwell v Traralgon". Trove Newspapers. The Gippsland Farmers' Journal (Traralgon, Vic). 4 June 1895. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  19. ↑ "1898 - Football". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 13 May 1898. p. 3. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  20. ↑ "1899 - Football: Hall's Trophy". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 5 May 1899. p. 2. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  21. ↑ "1911 - Traralgon & District FA Meeting". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record (Traralgon, Vic). 9 June 1911. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  22. ↑ "1914 North Gippsland FA Draw". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 3 July 1914. p. 3. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  23. ↑ "1915 -". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 20 July 1915. p. 2. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  24. ↑ "1900 - Traralgon wins the Cup". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 14 August 1900. p. 3. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  25. ↑ "1904 - Traralgon wins the Tory Trophy". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 26 July 1904. p. 3. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  26. ↑ "1911 - Football". Trove Newspapers. Gippsland Times. 14 September 1911. p. 3. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  27. ↑ "1912 - Traralgon Premiers". Trove Newspapers. Morwell Advertiser. 30 August 1912. p. 3. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  28. ↑ "1919 - Traralgon wins premiership". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 2 September 1919. p. 2. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  29. ↑ "1923 - Football: Traralgon outclass Rosedale". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 16 October 1923. p. 4. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  30. ↑ "1925 - Football: Traralgon Premiers". Trove Newspapers. Gippsland Times (Vic). 19 October 1925. p. 2. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  31. ↑ "1925 - Football: Traralgon Premiers". Trove Newspapers. Traralgon Record. 20 October 1925. p. 4. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  32. ↑ "1946 - GATE AT C.G.F.L. NETTED RECORD OF £290". Trove Newspapers. Morwell Times. 26 September 1946. p. 9. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  33. ↑ "1947 - Traralgon Premiers". Trove Newspapers. Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic). 25 September 1947. p. 4. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  34. ↑ "1949 - TRARALGON'S NINE IN ROW". Trove Newspapers. Weekly Times. 21 September 1949. p. 71. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  35. ↑ "1927 - Trophy Awarded". Trove Newspapers. Gippsland Times (Vic). 8 September 1927. p. 7. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  36. ↑ "1927 - Gippsland FL - Best & Fairest". Trove Newspapers. Weekly Times. 17 September 1927. p. 80. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  37. ↑ "1927 - Gippsland FL - Annual Dinner". Trove Newspapers. Gippsland Times (Vic). 29 September 1927. p. 4. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  38. ↑ "1928 - Football". Trove Newspapers. Gippsland Times (Vic). 30 August 1928. p. 3. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  39. ↑ "1930 - Gippsland's Best Player". Trove Newspapers. The Herald. 29 August 1930. p. 13. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  40. ↑ "1938 - Traralgon's Football Idol". Trove Newspapers. Weekly Times. 1 October 1938. p. 66. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  41. ↑ "1948 - CGFL Award Winners". Trove Newspapers. Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic). 26 August 1948. p. 4. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  42. ↑ "1944 - Yallourn Superior". Trove Newspapers. Morewell Advertiser. 26 October 1944. p. 6. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  43. ↑ "Traralgon's 1996 Fixture". VFL. 1996. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  44. ↑ "Traralgon's 1997 Fixture". VFL. 1997. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
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