Yarra Ranges Football & Netball League

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Yarra Ranges Football & Netball League
Most recent season or competition:
2018
FormerlyYarra Valley Mountain District Football League (1966 - 2015)
Sport Australian rules football
Founded2016
No. of teams28
CountryAustralia
Official website YVMDFL

The AFL Yarra Ranges was an Australian rules football and netball organisation based in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges within Victoria. The organisation operated the Yarra Ranges Senior Football league and the Yarra Ranges Junior Football league between 2016 and 2018.

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History

The Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League was formed in 1966, from the amalgamation of the Mountain District Football League (1922 - 1965) [1] and the Yarra Valley Football League (1909–1965). [2]

Most of the teams in the league are based in the outer fringes of north-east and east Melbourne. However, the addition in recent years of Thornton-Eildon, Yea and Alexandra from the Kyabram District Football League has seen the league expand into the Goulburn Valley area of central Victoria.

South Belgrave transferred to the Eastern Football League for the 2008 season, followed by Silvan for the 2011 season. Thornton-Eildon Football Club went into recess at the start of 2011.

In 2016, following a review, the league decided to change its name to the AFL Yarra Ranges. At the conclusion of the 2018 season, the league merged with the South East Football Netball League to form the Outer East Football Netball League. [3]

Structure

Clubs fielded football teams in seniors, reserves and under-18s. Clubs played in a two division structure in both the seniors and reserves, with the club winning the senior flag in division two promoted and the bottom division one senior club relegated each season. Since 2013, the under-18s has been played as a single division. A netball competition was introduced in 2005, with the competition subsequently expanded to cater for A, B and C grades.

Timeline

Clubs

Final Clubs

Division One

ClubColoursNicknameHome GroundFormer LeagueEst.Years in YVMDFLYVMDFL Senior Premierships [4]
TotalYears
Belgrave
Montmorency Football Club.jpg
MagpiesBelgrave Recreation Reserve, Belgrave MDFA19091966-20185Div 1: 1975, 1976
Div 2: 1999, 2012, 2017
Emerald
Eltham Football Club.jpg
BombersChandler Recreation Reserve, Emerald MDFA19051966-20184Div 2: 1981, 1983, 1997, 2015
Healesville
Warrandyte Football Club.jpg
BloodsDon Road Sporting Complex, Healesville YVFL18881966-20188Div 1: 1968, 1969, 1972, 1977, 1985, 1988, 2016
Div 2: 2013
Monbulk
Monbulk Football Club colours.jpg
HawksMonbulk Recreation Reserve, Monbulk MDFA18951966-20187Div 1: 1983, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006
Div 2: 1987, 1991
Mount Evelyn
Mt Evelyn Football Club colours.jpg
RoversMount Evelyn Recreation Reserve, Mount Evelyn EFNL 19312000-20180-
Olinda-Ferny Creek
SouthMelbourneDesign.png
BloodsOlinda Recreation Reserve, Olinda EFNL 19081986-20184Div 1: 2017
Div 2: 1988, 2005, 2009
Upwey-Tecoma
Upwey Tecoma Football Club colours.jpg
TigersUpwey Recreation Reserve, Upwey MDFA19461966-201812Div 1: 1966, 1967, 1978, 1980, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2009, 2011
Wandin
BULLDOGSDesign.svg
BulldogsWandin North Recreation Reserve, Wandin North EFNL 19091972-20186Div 1: 1992, 2001, 2002, 2015
Div 2: 1978, 1979
Warburton-Millgrove
Warburton-Millgrove Football Club colours.jpg
BurrasMac Sparke Oval, Warburton –19671967-20183Div 1: 1995, 2000
Div 2: 2006
Woori Yallock
RichmondDesign.svg
TigersWoori Yallock Recreation Reserve, Woori Yallock YVFL19051966-201812Div 1: 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1981, 1984, 1987, 2003, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014

Division Two

ClubColoursNicknameHome GroundFormer LeagueEst.Years in YVMDFLYVMDFL Senior Premierships [4]
TotalYears
Alexandra
Alexandra Football Club colours.jpg
RebelsAlexandra Showgrounds, Alexandra CGFL 18841977-1985, 2006–20182Div 2: 1980, 2008
Gembrook Cockatoo
Gembrook Cockatoo Football Club colours.jpg
BrookersGembrook Recreation Reserve, Gembrook MDFA19061966-20184Div 1: 1986

Div 2: 2000, 2004, 2016

Kinglake
Kinglake Football Club.jpg
LakersKinglake Memorial Oval, Kinglake NFNL 19301990-1995, 2008–20181Div 2: 1994
Powelltown
Powelltown Football Club colours.jpg
DemonsPowelltown Recreation Reserve, Powelltown YVFL19221966-20181Div 2: 1989
Seville
Seville Football Club colours.jpg
BluesSeville Recreation Reserve, Seville –19721972-20184Div 1: 1982, 1996
Div 2: 1995, 2003
Thornton-Eildon
AFL North Melbourne Icon.jpg
ShinbonersThornton Recreation Reserve, Thornton CGFL 19511977-1985, 2006–2010, 2014–20181Div 2: 2007
Yarra Glen
Yarra Glen Football Club colours.jpg
River PigsYarra Glen Recreation Reserve, Yarra Glen EFNL 18881985-20185Div 2: 1993, 1998, 2001, 2010, 2014
Yarra Junction
Yarra Junction Football Club colours.jpg
EaglesYarra Junction Memorial Reserve, Yarra Junction YVFL19091966-20183Div 2: 1986, 1990, 2018
Yea
RichmondDesign.svg
TigersYea Showgrounds, Yea KDFNL 18931977-1985, 2008–20182Div 2: 1982, 1984

Former Clubs

ClubColoursNicknameHome GroundFormer LeagueEst.Years in YVMDFLYVMDFL Senior Premierships [4] Fate
TotalYears
Boronia Park
Kilsyth Football Club.jpg
BombersMiller Park, Boronia SFNL 19902000-20010-Folded after 2001 season.
Fairpark
AFL Fitzroy icon.png
LionsFairpark Reserve, Ferntree Gully–19691978-19800-Transferred to Eastern District FL in 1981
Marysville
NorthcoteColours.png
Villains [5] Gallipoli Park, Marysville 1966–19831Div 2: 1973Folded in 1983 [6]
Millgrove
Millgrove Football Club colours.svg
Millgrove Recreation Reserve, Millgrove YVFL190619660-Merged with Warburton in 1967 to form Warburton-Millgrove
North Croydon
North Croydon.jpg
KangaroosBrushy Creek Park, Croydon North EFNL 19841991–19980-Folded in 1999
Panton Hill
Kilsyth Football Club.jpg
RedbacksA.E. Cracknell Reserve, Panton Hill PHFL19261988-19960-Transferred to Diamond Valley FL in 1997
Silvan
Doncaster Football Club.jpg
CatsSilvan Recreation Ground, Silvan CFGFL19211966-20105Div 1: 2004, 2007, 2008
Div 2:1992, 2002		Transferred to Eastern FL in 2011
South Belgrave
North Ringwood Football Club.jpg
HawksBelgrave South Recreation Reserve, Belgrave SWGFL19461966–1968, 1970–1977, 1983–20073Div 2: 1976, 1977, 1996Transferred to Eastern FL in 2008
Warburton
Montmorency Football Club.jpg
MagpiesMac Sparke Oval, Warburton YVFL190619660-Merged with Millgrove in 1967 to form Warburton-Millgrove
Worawayellow jumper with black & red–20012001–20030-Folded after 2003 season.

Premierships

Division 1

YVMDFL - 1966 to 1972.
Division One - 1972 to 2018.
YearSeniorsReservesUnder 18s
2018WandinMount Evelyn
2017Olinda-Ferny CreekWandinWandin
2016HealesvilleOlinda-Ferny CreekMount Evelyn
2015WandinUpwey-TecomaHealesville
2014Woori YallockUpwey-TecomaHealesville
2013Woori YallockUpwey-TecomaWoori Yallock
2012Woori YallockHealesvilleWandin
2011Upwey-TecomaWarburton-MillgroveUpwey-Tecoma
2010Woori YallockMonbulkOlinda-Ferny Creek
2009Upwey-TecomaUpwey-TecomaMonbulk
2008SilvanUpwey-TecomaWarburton-Millgrove
2007SilvanWarburton-MillgroveHealesville
2006MonbulkUpwey-TecomaUpwey-Tecoma
2005MonbulkUpwey-TecomaHealesville
2004SilvanUpwey-TecomaWoori Yallock
2003Woori YallockHealesvilleUpwey-Tecoma
2002WandinUpwey-TecomaUpwey-Tecoma
2001WandinHealesvilleUpwey-Tecoma
2000Warburton-MillgroveWandinUpwey-Tecoma
1999Upwey-TecomaWoori YallockHealesville
1998MonbulkUpwey-TecomaWoori Yallock
1997MonbulkWoori YallockWoori Yallock
1996SevilleWoori YallockWoori Yallock
1995Warburton-MillgroveWoori YallockWoori Yallock
1994Upwey-TecomaWarburton-MillgroveUpwey-Tecoma
1993Upwey-TecomaHealesvilleUpwey-Tecoma
1992WandinWoori YallockMonbulk
1991Upwey-TecomaWarburton/MillgroveUpwey-Tecoma
1990Upwey-TecomaWoori YallockWoori Yallock
1989Upwey-TecomaHealesvilleUpwey-Tecoma
1988Healesville
1987Woori YallockHealesville [7]
1986GembrookHealesvilleWandin [8]
1985Healesville
1984Woori YallockWoori YallockWoori Yallock [9]
1983Monbulk
1982Seville
1981Woori YallockUpwey-Tecoma [10]
1980Upwey-TecomaUpwey-Tecoma [11]
1979Upwey-TecomaWandinwoori Yallock [12]
1978Upwey-Tecoma [13]
1977Healesville
1976Belgrave
1975Belgrave
1974Woori YallockYarra JunctionBelgrave [14]
1973Woori YallockMonbulkHealesville [15]
1972Healesville
1971Woori Yallock [16]
1970Woori YallockUpwey TecomaHealesville [17]
1969HealesvilleWarburton/MillgroveWarburton/Millgrove [18]
1968Healesville
1967Upwey-TecomaHealesville [19]
1966Upwey-TecomaHealesvilleHealesville [20]
YearA. GradeB. GradeC. Grade
Total Premierships Won. 1989 to 2018
ClubSeniorsReservesUnder 18sTotal
Woori Yallock 138930
Upwey-Tecoma 12131136
Healesville 78823
Monbulk 5218
Warburton-Millgrove 2428
Seville 2125
Silvan 3003
Wandin 3249
Belgrave 2002
Emerald 0011
Gembrook Cockatoo 1001
Olinda-Ferny Creek 1113
TOTAL51

Division 2

1972 to 2018

YearSeniorsReservesUnder 18s
2018Yarra JunctionSevilleGembrook Cockatoo
2017BelgraveBelgrave
2016Gembrook-CockatooYarra Glen
2015EmeraldYarra Junction
2014Yarra GlenSeville
2013HealesvilleHealesville
2012BelgraveSevilleSeville
2011EmeraldSevilleSeville
2010Yarra GlenSevilleEmerald
2009Olinda-Ferny CreekOlinda-Ferny CreekOlinda-Ferny Creek
2008AlexandraAlexandraEmerald
2007Thornton EildonAlexandraYarra Junction
2006Warburton-MillgroveWarburton-MillgroveSouth Belgrave
2005Olinda-Ferny CreekSouth Belgrave
2004Gembrook-CockatooSouth Belgrave
2003SevilleYarra Junction
2002SilvanYarra JunctionSouth Belgrave
2001Yarra GlenYarra Junction
2000Warburton-MillgroveGembrook-CockatooEmerald
1999BelgraveYarra Junction
1998Yarra GlenYarra Junction
1997EmeraldEmerald
1996South Belgrave
1995Seville
1994Kinglake
1993Yarra Glen
1992Silvan
1991Monbulk
1990Yarra Junction
1989Powelltown
1988Olinda-Ferny Creek
1987MonbulkMonbulk [21]
1986Yarra Junction [22]
1985Wandin
1984Yea
1983Emerald
1982Yea
1981Emerald
1980Alexandra
1979Wandin
1978Wandin
1977South Belgrave
1976South Belgrave
1975Yarra Junction
1974Yarra Junction?? [23]
1973MarysvilleEmeraldWandin [24]
1972Seville
Total Premierships Won
ClubSeniorsReservesUnder 18sTotal
Belgrave 34714
Emerald 52512
Wandin 3519
Yarra Junction 36211
South Belgrave 1337
Alexandra 2305
Seville 37212
Powelltown 1315
Monbulk 2114
Gembrook-Cockatoo 2103
Olinda-Ferny Creek 3115
Silvan 2002
Yea 2002
Thornton Eildon a1012
Warburton-Millgrove 1102
Yarra Glen 2002
Kinglake 1001
Healesville 1102
Fairpark 0022

a Under 18s won as Thornton

Division 3

1974 to 1977

Results 1974 - 1977
YearSeniorsReservesUnder 18s
1974Belgrave 2nds [25]
1975Monbulk 2nds
1976Healesville 2nds
1977Upwey-Tecoma 2nds

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