About
East Warrnambool Bombers AFL logoFormed in 1907 as the East End Football Club, the club has gone through a number of name changes over the years.
Nicknamed the Stars, the club commenced its competitive career in 1907 when it took part in both Wednesday and Saturday competitions.
After Word War I East Warrnambool was renamed Hopkins Ward, and competed with considerable success in the Ward Football Association, which was the forerunner of today’s Warrnambool and District Football League. Between 1924 and 1929 Hopkins Ward qualified for every grand final, winning flags in 1924-25 and 1928. The club enjoyed two more grand final successes in the 1930s, overcoming Russell’s Creek in both 1934 and 1938.
When the WDFL was formally established in 1946, East Warrnambool Stars were among the 5 foundation members.
The Bombers (as they are now known) have won two senior flags in the WDFL, most recently in 1995 when they defeated Merrivale by 143 points. Final scores were East Warrnambool 33.10 (208) defeated Merrivale 10.5 (65)
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East Warrnambool Bombers
Home Ground
Reid Oval, Albert Park, Cramer Street, Warrnambool
Location
Warrnambool is a city on the south-western coast of Victoria, located 265 km southwest of Melbourne. Situated on the Princes Highway, Warrnambool marks the western end of the Great Ocean Road and the southern end of the Hopkins Highway. The word Warrnambool originates from the local Aboriginal name for a nearby volcanic cone. It is interpreted to mean many things including land between two rivers, two swamps or ample water.
Premierships
1907, 1924-25, 1928, 1934, 1938, 1967, 1995
