56-453: Southport Football Club may refer to: Southport Australian Football Club (Southport Sharks), (Queensland State League). Gold Coast, Queensland Southport F.C. , from Southport , England Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Southport Football Club . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
112-629: A coin toss with Southport (who had previously had the same colours and emblem) upon the entry of both clubs to the QAFL in 1983. This occurred after Sherwood managed to work their way up through the divisions, after winning eight first division flags in a row they earned their 1983 promotion into the QAFL . In 1991 Sherwood AFC merged with the Western Districts to form the West Brisbane Australian Football Club , which could be
168-737: A pathway into the AFL for players from local junior clubs, develop the network of surrounding senior and junior Australian rules football clubs, and provide a fun, friendly, family oriented hub for local football in the western suburbs. The Sherwood Magpies Australian Football Club and Sherwood Junior Australian Football Club are sponsored by Tradelink (major sponsor), Hog's Breath Cafe and Cleanway (secondary sponsors). Junior clubs that lie within its traditional area include Collingwood Park, Ferny Grove, Forest Lake, Kenmore, Jindalee, Moorooka, Sherwood, Southern Redbacks, Springfield Lakes, Wests Juniors and Yeronga. The Sherwood Magpies Australian Football Club
224-516: A premiership in the 1996 season, comfortably defeating Mt Gravatt 17.10 (112) to 8.10 (58), with Corey Lambert claiming that year's Grogan Medal . Unfortunately, due to financial reasons West Brisbane were unable to compete in the following year's competition and had a few seasons out of the State competition before returning as the re-branded Western Magpies Australian Football Club in 2001. The West Brisbane Australian Football Club that disbanded at
280-722: A series of local premierships, the club applied for entry into the Queensland Australian Football League in July 1981. Twelve months later, the Queensland Australian Football League officially accepted Southport's entry application for the 1983 season. In their last game as part of the Gold Coast Football League, the Southport Magpies fell in the Grand Final to Coolangatta by 28 points. The disappointment of
336-651: A single footballing force in Brisbane 's western suburbs. Players of particular note for the Sherwood AFC include John Rantall , the 336 game South Melbourne , North Melbourne and Fitzroy VFL veteran who coached Sherwood in their debut season in the QAFL , and 1983 Grogan Medal winner, Bill Pierce, whom the Western Magpies best and fairest is named after. A merger between the Western Districts AFC and
392-581: A team in the AFLQ senior, reserve, under 18 and women's grade competitions. The club formed through a merger between the Western Districts AFC and the Sherwood AFC in 1991 but has roots back to 1920. A number of senior clubs have represented Brisbane's western suburbs for decades including the Taringa , Western Districts , Sherwood , and West Brisbane ) and competed in the highest division of local football. These clubs were all forced out of existence over time though
448-554: A thrilling final quarter to take out a nail biting decider, 16.8 (104) to 14.17 (101). The Magpies reserves went through the home and away season with only two losses, to Wilston Grange and Burleigh . This left the team on top of the ladder, one game clear of their closest rivals. The reserves won their way straight through to the grand final, where they were unable to make it four consecutive Division Two premierships, being soundly beaten by Aspley 10.8 (68) to 21.7 (133). The Western Magpies under 18 team won three of their matches curing
504-572: A western suburbs presence in the State League. In 2008 the club hired Anthony McDonald as Club Development Officer to assist in the progression up to the State League , and began interviewing potential players to bolster their playing list for the 2009 season. The club's existing young talent was bolstered by the signings of 2007 Tasmanian under 18 representative Matt Dillon and former St Kilda rookie and Western Magpie junior Ed McDonnell but overall
560-631: Is sung to the tune of Goodbye Dolly Gray. Western Magpies Australian Football Club The Sherwood Magpies Australian Football Club is the senior Australian rules football club of the western suburbs of Brisbane which competes in Division One of the AFLQ State League . The club is based at McCarthy Homes Oval, 41 Chelmer st, Chelmer , at the same grounds as the Sherwood Junior Australian Football Club and fields
616-641: The 2012 NEAFL season with a 14–4 win–loss record and were placed third on the ladder. In the qualifying final, the Sharks fell to the Brisbane Lions reserves team but recorded their first NEAFL finals victory over Redland the following week. The Sharks faced the Northern Territory Thunder in the preliminary finals but lost by 37 points. The club won its first and only NEAFL premiership in controversial circumstances in 2018, defeating Sydney reserves in
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#1732883803862672-703: The Brisbane Bears , and still coaches at the Western Magpies) all went on to play in the VFL/AFL . The Sherwood Australian Football Club developed out of the Sherwood Junior Australian Football Club , which was formed in 1956. As the junior club grew in size, there was a desire to have a direct senior team for the Sherwood JAFC , which saw the Sherwood AFC formed to compete in the Metropolitan Division of
728-570: The Broadbeach Cats and stretches back to their first meeting in 1971. Matches between the two teams generally result in a larger audience and a heated contest on the field. As of the completion of the 2013 NEAFL season, the win–loss record between the two clubs stands at 70–10 in favour of the Sharks. The Cats were removed from the North East Australian Football League at the conclusion of the 2013 season which has resulted in
784-647: The Bulldogs , who topped the league goal kicking in 1977, played over 300 games for the club, including the 1977 and 1978 premierships, and had a short stint with the Fitzroy Football Club . Ray Hughson topped the league goal kicking while playing for Western Districts a remarkable six times (1958, 1959, 1962–65), while Gavin Crosisca (over 250 AFL games for Collingwood ), Ray Smith (over 100 VFL games for Essendon and Melbourne ), and Gary Shaw ( Collingwood and
840-507: The COVID-19 pandemic ; in 2022, the club qualified for the grand final from third on the ladder, and was defeated by the Casey Demons by 32 points; and in 2024, the club qualified for the grand final from fifth place, and was defeated by Werribee by six points. One of the most intense rivalries in local Queensland football exists between the neighbouring clubs in the form of the Sharks and
896-592: The Noosa Tigers in the 2006 decider, before losing to the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions in the final game of 2007. Despite losing the 2007 grand final, it was announced at the end of that year that the Western Magpies would be returning to Division One of the State League in 2009. The Magpies rebounded from their 2007 loss to Palm Beach to end the Lions 38-game winning streak at their Chelmer home ground during
952-521: The Palm Beach Currumbin Lions before the commencement of the finals series. The Magpies's only losses were against Palm Beach Currumbin (Round 1), Coolangatta Tweed Head (Round 2) and Burleigh (Round 16), and one of the most memorable victories came in Round 14, when the Magpies defeated the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions 18.8 (116) to 5.16 (46) to end the Lions's 34-game winning streak. The Western Magpies and
1008-461: The Palm Beach Currumbin Lions both made it through the finals series into the 2008 AFL Queensland State League grand final for a rematch of the previous year's grand final. The two clubs fought out a tough contest, which saw the Lions lead throughout the first three quarters of the game. The Magpies lifted during the third quarter to close in on the minor premiers, and managed to kick six goals to two in
1064-705: The Port Adelaide Football Club 's elevation from the SANFL . After which, the club continued to lobby for a licence. Following the AFL's rejection of the Sharks into the national league, the Sharks would set out to prove just how good they really were. The team would win three premierships in a row in 1997, 1998 and 1999 to finish off the millennium with success. In 1999 the Sharks were able to poach future St Kilda Saints star Nick Riewoldt from their cross-town rivals Broadbeach Cats , although Riewoldt would not compete for
1120-453: The QAFL . The club was based at Chelmer Oval, 41 Chelmer st, Chelmer , directly next to the Queenscroft st ground of the Western Districts , which is the current home of the Western Magpies. The club took on the black and white stripes of their junior club as well as the emblem of the magpie , both of which are still thoroughly attached to the club to the current day thanks to the winning of
1176-831: The Queensland Australian Football League . In 2011 the club was elevated to the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL), before moving to the VFL after the NEAFL dissolved in 2020 . Since 2020 Southport has fielded a senior women's team in Division 1 of the QAFLW competition ; the club won its inaugural women's premiership in 2020. On 22 May 1961, the Southport Australian Football Club
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#17328838038621232-727: The Sharks , is an Australian rules football club based on the Gold Coast , Queensland , that competes in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Southport is one of the most successful football clubs in Queensland, having claimed 22 senior-grade premierships across multiple competitions since it was established in 1961. It competed in the Gold Coast Australian Football League between 1961 and 1982, and then moved to
1288-483: The Sherwood AFC in 1991 saw a single senior force in the western suburbs formed in the form of the West Brisbane Australian Football Club . The merged club adopted the maroon and white colours of [Western Districts Australian Football Club] with the jersey design of the Port Adelaide Magpies football club, played out of Chelmer Oval, Chelmer and were nicknamed The Warriors . The club was successful in winning
1344-491: The Taringa Football Club changed its name to incorporate the whole of Brisbane 's western suburbs. Western Districts kept the emblem (the bulldog ) and colours (maroon and white) of Taringa and were originally based at Oakman Park, Toowong but moved to Chelmer Oval, Queenscroft st, Chelmer in 1971. The club continued to grow steadily, finishing in third place in 1951, and losing to Mayne by merely one point in
1400-461: The West Brisbane Australian Football Club . The Western Districts Australian Football Club had a number of very successful players in their midst throughout their existence. Doug Pittard won two Grogan Medals during his time at the club to go with his De Little Medal he won with Taringa , and played a handful of games for the Footscray reserves. Owen Backwell was also a dual Grogan Medalist for
1456-762: The 1952 grand final. The club learned from their narrow loss, defeating Windsor and Sandgate respectively in the 1953 and 1954 grand finals to secure their first and second premierships. Western Districts were unable to qualify for the finals between the years of 1956 and 1962, before suffering consecutive grand final losses at the hands of Mayne in 1966 and 1967. The club's next, and last ever, grand final appearances came consecutively in 1977, 1978 and 1979. The Bulldogs narrowly won premierships by 5 points against Wilston Grange in 1977, and by 4 points against Windsor/Zillmere in 1978, before losing what would be their last grand final appearance to Sandgate in 1979. Western Districts eventually merged with Sherwood in 1991 to form
1512-521: The 2008 home and away season, and followed this up by defeating the Lions again in a thrilling grand final. This capped the club's time in Division Two off nicely, leaving them with two premierships (2006 & 2008) and three grand final appearances (2006–2008) from their four years in lower division. During this four-year period, the reserves team played in the Division Two grand final (each year 2005–2008), winning premierships in 2005, 2006 and 2007, while
1568-454: The 80s with another three premierships added to their trophy cabinet as well as two runners-up. Early in 1989, the Sharks moved their headquarters to their current ground Fankhauser Reserve . The club continued their dominance with an unbeaten season in 1990 but the club's financial woes were a big issue following a Grand Final loss in 1991. The club almost abandoned the QAFL late in 1991 to re-enter
1624-563: The Gold Coast Australian Football League, but Queensland's introduction of poker machines would secure the financial future of the Sharks. By 1995 the Sharks had reached 20,000 members began to lead the charge for a second Queensland team entering the Australian Football League . In 1996, the Sharks made their first bid to the AFL for inclusion in the national league, which was rejected by the AFL in favour of
1680-610: The Grand Final loss was short lived as the rebranding from the Southport Magpies to the Southport Sharks began. The strip was changed to a black V on a white background to avoid an identity conflict with the Sherwood Magpies, who later became the Western Magpies . The decision as to which club would retain the "Magpies" moniker was made by the toss of a coin. Upon entrance into the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL),
1736-468: The Grand Final. Southport dominated the game, and led 12.4 (76) to 2.4 (16) at three-quarter time, but then accidentally sent nineteen men onto the field to start the final quarter. Sydney called for a head count after twenty seconds and the extra man was discovered, which would traditionally have resulted in Southport's score being re-set to zero for the final quarter; however, officials determined that since
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1792-568: The Magpies failed to recruit many top level players. The Western Magpies senior squad were put through a tough pre-season program before hosting the Redland Bombers in round one of the season. The Magpies seniors team were unable to get a victory in their first match in the AFL Queensland State League , losing by 48 points in a match that has so far set the tone for their season. The Western Magpies seniors are currently yet to record
1848-476: The Sharks senior side until 2000. The Sharks would enter the 2000 season as the raging favourites to take out a fourth consecutive premiership. Soon to be number 1 AFL draft pick Nick Riewoldt would play a huge role in their Grand Final victory over the Northern Eagles. Riewoldt would be kept virtually touchless in the first half when matching up against future Brisbane Lions player Jamie Charman . Riewoldt
1904-481: The Sharks would come away with two more premierships. In November 2010 it was announced the Sharks would be joining the newly formed North East Australian Football League which included four AFL reserves sides and local teams spread throughout Canberra, New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland. The Sharks put together a 9–9 win–loss record in the 2011 NEAFL season but missed the finals series by percentage, their first non-finals season ever. The Sharks finished
1960-464: The Sharks would win the encounter 6.3 (39) to 3.5 (23) at Carrara Stadium . The two teams met in a 2022 VFL preliminary final and despite losing eight straight times to the Suns leading into the match, Southport came out victorious 14.25 (109) to 13.3 (81) at Fankhauser Reserve. Source: There are list of past and present Southport players who have played at AFL /VFL: The Southport Sharks club song
2016-486: The Sherwood Magpies AFC draws much of its culture, identity, heritage and following from them. The current club has been playing in Division Two of the AFL Queensland State League since 2004, but is being promoted into Division One from the commencement of the 2009 season under the guidance of President Brian Knight, Senior Coach Paul Grentell and Club Development Manager Anthony McDonald. The club aims to provide
2072-562: The Sherwood juniors into the senior club. The Sherwood Junior AFC' s aim is to produce quality players to graduate into football with the Western Magpies, and eventually to the AFL . The official website of the Sherwood Junior AFC is located at www.sherwoodafc.com . The Kenmore Australian Football Club are a separate club who play in the QFA South competition . The Kenmore Bears and
2128-525: The Western Magpies as the pathway into the AFL for young players in the western suburbs. In a similar way, the club also relates closely with the surrounding senior clubs, as they also provide a pathway for players to play at a standard of football that best suits their ability. In particular, the Western Magpies work closely with the Sherwood Junior Australian Football Club and the Kenmore Australian Football Club . The junior clubs within
2184-605: The Western Magpies enjoy a close relationship that sees players transfer between the two clubs in order to play the best possible level of football. The two clubs' grounds are situated next to each other in Chelmer , with Kenmore playing out of the Queenscroft st grounds that were once those of the Western Districts Australian Football Club . In 2008 these grounds were closed for redevelopment, and Kenmore played their all of their home games for that season on
2240-630: The Western Magpies field. The official website of the Kenmore Bears is located at www.kenmore.aflq.com.au . The Western Magpies Australian Football Club competed in the Pineapple Hotel Cup in 2008, the Division Two competition of the AFL Queensland State League . The president for 2008 was Matthew Vowles, who entered the position in 2007, and the captain Chris Mihalopolous, a junior of the Sherwood Junior AFC . Paul Grentell, who took over
2296-476: The Western Magpies were relegated to the newly created Division Two. Paul Grentell was appointed the club's senior coach, and the Magpies set about strengthening every aspect of the football club in the hopes of returning to Division One. The senior team narrowly missed out on a place in the 2005 Division Two grand final, but were successful in reaching the grand final in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The Western Magpies defeated
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2352-440: The breach had an immaterial effect on the game, Southport would retain its score and the only penalty would be a free kick and fifty metre penalty, resulting in one Sydney goal. Southport went on to win 14.6 (90) to 5.5. (35). Following the cessation of the NEAFL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic , Southport was granted entry into an expanded Victorian Football League for the 2021 season ; along with Brisbane's Aspley , it
2408-513: The end of 1997 reformed in 1999 under the name of the Western Magpies Australian Football Club and in 2001 re-entered the QAFL which had merged with its Gold Coast equivalent to become the AFL Queensland State League . After four years of mediocre on-field performances and financial struggles, when the AFLQ decided to undertake a major re-shuffling of the leagues in 2004 to create a two tier State League competition
2464-453: The first ever Gold Coast Australian Football League premiership with a 13-point victory over Ipswich on 25 September 1961. With the expansion of the Gold Coast Australian Football League starting in 1962, Southport moved their home ground to Owen Park, Southport . Southport won back-to-back premierships in the first two years of the Gold Coast Australian Football League, defeating Currumbin by 53 points to win their second premiership. Following
2520-450: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Southport_Football_Club&oldid=468986626 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Southport Australian Football Club The Southport Australian Football Club , nicknamed
2576-548: The newly formed Southport Sharks were given little chance of success against the predominantly Brisbane based competition. In their first game of the 1983 season, the Sharks walked away winners with a victory over the Western Districts. They would compile a 12–6 win–loss record during the home and away season. The Sharks going undefeated through the 1983 finals series and would win the Grand Final by 13 points over Morningside . The Sharks would continue to prove themselves through
2632-541: The position as senior coach in 2004, was to coach the senior team in 2008, assisted by Peter McClennan (reserves coach), Hadyn Dowley, Quentin Johnson and Brian Millar. After being defeated by the Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Football Club in the 2007 grand final, the Western Magpies went through the 2008 home and away season with fifteen wins out of eighteen games to sit second on the ladder to
2688-565: The rivalry not continuing at the senior level. Matches between Southport and the Gold Coast Suns are often referred to as the Coast Clash and have occurred on a regular basis since 2011 when both teams entered the North East Australian Football League . The first ever competitive match that the Suns competed in took place in March 2009 against a reigning 2008 QAFL premiership Southport team and
2744-430: The season, and were unable to secure a place in the finals. The following awards were presented at the Western Magpies Australian Football Club presentation night on 18 October. It was announced at the end of 2007 that the Western Magpies would be returning to Division One of the AFL Queensland State League from 2009. After achieving successful results, it was felt that the Magpies had made enough progress to warrant
2800-528: The under 18 and women's teams both continued to participate in Division One of their competitions. As of the beginning of Season 2020 in the Queensland Australian Football League The Western Magpies enjoy close relationships with all of the junior and senior clubs within Brisbane 's western suburbs in their role as the focal point for football ball in the area. All junior clubs within the area are encouraged to promote
2856-561: The western suburbs that the Western Magpies work with include; The senior Western Magpies club is based out of the same grounds and facilities as the Sherwood Junior AFC. The Sherwood Junior AFC was founded in 1956. It is also now known as the Magpies. Both are affiliated with the Sherwood Football social club, and Sherwood Junior AFC acts as one of the many local feeder clubs to the Western Magpies, with many juniors moving up from
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#17328838038622912-574: Was formed and six days later the first training session was held at Labrador Sports Oval. It was revealed on 7 June 1961 that the club would be known on as the Southport Magpies and would wear a black and white vertical striped jumper similar to the Collingwood Football Club . In front of 1,000 spectators, Southport played their first ever game against Centrals Football Club on 25 June 1961. Southport came out victorious in their first outing 8.10.58 to Central's 6.11.47. They would then go on to win
2968-493: Was formed as the State League representative of Brisbane 's western suburbs, incorporating the history of the previous clubs to compete in the AFL Queensland State League . A Taringa Football Club competed in the QFL (an early form of the AFL Queensland State League ) in the 1920 season. The club only appeared in the State competition for that single season, but resurfaced by entering the newly titled QANFL in 1931. The club's emblem
3024-521: Was moved to ruck and would go on to kick two goals in the Sharks Grand Final victory. The four consecutive premierships would be Southport's last taste of success for five years as the club entered a rebuilding phase. Former AFL player Paul Dimattina pulled on the Sharks guernsey in 2005 and would lead the team to their first premiership in five years. The Sharks would continue their success with another three Grand Finals between 2006 and 2008 in which
3080-405: Was one of two standalone non-Victorian teams without a reserves affiliation to an Australian Football League club; and after Aspley's departure after one season, Southport remains the only such club. The Sharks found quick success in the VFL, and has three second placed finishes inside its first four seasons: in 2021, it was positioned second with a 9–1 record before the season was curtailed due to
3136-487: Was the bulldog , and the club colours were maroon and white. Despite making it to five grand finals Taringa was unable to secure a premiership, but it produced three De Little Medalists in Bill Nunn (1936), C.K. 'Pat' Vidgen (1939) and Doug Pittard (1940). Taringa changed its name to the Western Districts Australian Football Club in 1946. The Western Districts Australian Football Club came into existence in 1946 when
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