About
Formed in 1919, the South Rovers Football Netball Club competes in the Warrnambool & District Football Netball League, fielding teams across all levels in Football and Netball.
Prior to winning their first senior grade premiership in 1975 the Rovers had been losing grand finalists on 4 occasions: in 1948 against West End, 1956 against Old Collegians, 1957 against Russells Creek, and 1960 against Grassmere.
The 1975 flag was achieved at the expense of Russells Creek, South Rovers winning by 4 straight kicks, 15.11 (101) to 11.11 (77). The club emerged triumphant from each of its next 4 grand finals, giving it an overall record of 5 senior grade premierships.
Website
Official website
Home Ground
Walter Oval, Coulstock 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
1975, 1985-86, 1993, 2007
